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The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

Hosted by Paul

The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, hosted by Paul, is a solo true crime show that recounts in-depth UK and worldwide cases, mostly lesser known and obscure ones. It has 346 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 70 to 75 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

Weekly UK true crime listeners who follow obscure cases episode after episode

  • Consistent weekly releases across 346 episodes give a predictable sponsor slot.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 777 ratings signals a committed listener base.
  • Long-form episodes of about 73 minutes allow a host-read mid-roll with room to breathe.
Best forsubscription appstrue crime books and audiostreaming services
Watch forViolent and sexual content runs through much of the catalogue, so brands needing a family-friendly context should look elsewhere.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime95%
History5%
Formats
solo monologue, multi-part narrative, bonus episode
Tone
matter-of-fact, straight-talking
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
70 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 777 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average, 346 episodes, weekly cadence on Acast, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9; shifted within the 200 to 1,000 ratings band.
Audience asks aboutWhich obscure UK cases are covered nextDetails of multi-part cases such as The DefilerHow to support the show through Patreon
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
28%35-44
27%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom60%
🇺🇸 United States15%
Other25%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The feed description links a Patreon page for extra content and offers, and no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles such as 'The Defiler - Part 2: A Monster Unmasked' and 'Undressing Jack The Stripper' cover murder and sexual violence, and the feed is flagged explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
The Defiler - Part 3: A Monster On Trial2026-10-151 h 16 min
The Defiler - Part 2: A Monster Unmasked2026-10-081 h 10 min
The Defiler - Part 1: The Beast Of The Bedsit2026-10-011 h 13 min
Introducing - Rough Diamond2026-09-3029 min
Judge, Jury - And Executioner2026-09-051 h 32 min
Voices - Part 22026-08-201 h 12 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and soon made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and worldwide - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones. Follow…
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About The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast is a solo show hosted by Paul that recounts in-depth true crime cases, mainly from the UK and worldwide, with a focus on lesser known and obscure stories. The feed and the show's website describe it as starting as a weekly blog in 2016 before becoming a podcast. Its 346 episodes are released roughly weekly on Acast, with a median length of about 73 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 777 ratings with a 4.8 average. Audience figures are not published, so the estimate of 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode is inferred from ratings count, cadence and hosting, and listeners are likely based mainly in the UK. No sponsors were seen in the feed, and the show links a Patreon page for extra content.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would typically cost $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits brands in subscription audio, true crime publishing and streaming that accept mature content.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

How much does The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact rates are set by the show and depend on the placement and the campaign.

What is The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast about?

The show is a solo true crime podcast hosted by Paul that recounts in-depth cases, mostly UK and often lesser known or obscure ones. Episodes run about 70 to 75 minutes and are released roughly weekly.

How do I contact The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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