The Surgeon Of St Helena is a serial true crime podcast hosted by Luke Jones and produced by Always True Crime for Acast. It investigates allegations of harm caused by orthopedic surgeon Dr Sergio Villatoro Bran after his 2015 arrival on St Helena. The show has 20 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Serious serial true crime with a loyal audience following the Pitcairn Trials series
- Weekly serial episodes average about 32 minutes, giving host-read spots room to land.
- Apple Podcasts shows 212 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, a strong engagement signal.
- Follows the critically acclaimed Pitcairn Trials, so listeners already trust the host.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, serial investigation, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 27 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Lawfare' and 'Courtroom Drama' point to serious harm and legal conflict, and the feed carries an explicit flag, so the show is not family-friendly.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | alwaystruecrime.komi.io/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1766068544 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/675735667205a5bc68e… |
Benchmark score: 4 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What Next? | 2026-07-20 | 42 min |
| Hostile | 2026-07-13 | 29 min |
| Lawfare | 2026-07-06 | 33 min |
| Courtroom Drama | 2026-07-06 | 31 min |
| Landing | 2026-06-29 | 27 min |
| Driftwood | 2026-06-29 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 91 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
What happens when a dangerous surgeon arrives on one of the world’s most remote islands? How much damage can he do before he is stopped? St Helena is a small British island in the South Atlantic, over 1000 miles from the nearest landmass. It is famous for hosting Napoleon in exile, and boasts the world's oldest living land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, as one of its residents. But this tiny…
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About The Surgeon Of St Helena
The Surgeon Of St Helena is a serial true crime podcast hosted by Luke Jones and produced by Always True Crime. It investigates the harm caused by orthopedic surgeon Dr Sergio Villatoro Bran after he arrived on the remote British territory of St Helena in 2015, and asks whether the island's government has tried to block residents' pursuit of justice. The show is a follow-up to The Pitcairn Trials, according to the feed description.
The feed lists 20 episodes released roughly weekly since September 2024, with a median episode length of about 32 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 212 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the show is most likely to appeal to adult true crime and documentary fans in the United Kingdom and beyond. No sponsors were seen in the feed. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits legal, travel and consumer-rights brands seeking a serious, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Surgeon Of St Helena can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Surgeon Of St Helena
How much does The Surgeon Of St Helena charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is The Surgeon Of St Helena about?
The show is a serial true crime investigation by Luke Jones into harm caused by surgeon Dr Sergio Villatoro Bran on the remote island of St Helena. It is a follow-up to The Pitcairn Trials.
How do I contact The Surgeon Of St Helena about sponsoring an episode?
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