The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Robin Warder, examining unsolved murders and missing persons cases from different countries and eras. It has 564 episodes, typically 45 to 50 minutes long, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Host-read rate range is $90 to $630 per episode. Each episode ends with the host's own theories.
A 564-episode weekly true crime show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,056 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a strong engagement signal for a long-running show.
- Weekly episodes of 45 to 50 minutes across more than ten years give a stable, long-tail catalogue.
- The host-led analysis format gives sponsor reads a conversational, trusted setting.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, case narrative, host theory and analysis
- Tone
- serious, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 43 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to a Patreon page and a store.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes cover murders and mutilation, for example the Howard Green and Carol Marron case in episode 504, and the feed flags the show as explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.trailwentcold.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1084020770 |
| RSS feed | www.trailwentcold.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 504 - Howard Green & Carol Marron | 2026-10-14 | 46 min |
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 503 - Dwayne McCorkendale and Trevor Ang | 2026-10-07 | 47 min |
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 502 - Robert Kope | 2026-09-30 | 43 min |
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 501 - Jamie Fraley | 2026-09-23 | 47 min |
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 500 - The Lauterbach Hardware Axe Attack | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 5 min |
| The Trail Went Cold - Episode 499 - Patty Chesher | 2026-09-09 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast which explores baffling unsolved mysteries and cold cases. On each episode, host Robin Warder examines a new murder or missing persons case, tackling a wide variety of mysteries from different countries and time periods. After sharing all the details about each case, Robin offers his own personal analysis and theories about what happened. The…
About The Trail Went Cold
The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast that examines unsolved murders and missing persons cases from different countries and time periods. According to the show's website, host Robin Warder shares case details and then offers his own analysis and theories about what happened. The podcast is produced and edited by Magill Foote, with music composed and performed by Vince Nitro.
The show has published 564 episodes, usually released weekly, with episodes typically running 43 to 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 3,056 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars. Listener figures are not published; Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on rating volume and show age, and the audience is likely to skew toward adults interested in true crime, mainly in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed, although the website links to a Patreon page. Based on the estimate, an episode sponsorship typically costs $90 to $630 for a host-read mid-roll spot. The show suits consumer brands with an adult audience that can accept true crime content.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Trail Went Cold can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Trail Went Cold
How much does The Trail Went Cold charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is The Trail Went Cold about?
The Trail Went Cold is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Robin Warder. Each episode covers an unsolved murder or missing persons case and ends with the host's own analysis and theories.
How do I contact The Trail Went Cold about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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