The Crew Reviews
The Crew Reviews (@thecrewreviews), a US-based YouTube channel run by Mike Houtz, Sean Cameron and Chris, makes long-form thriller author interviews and book blurbs. It has about 2,400 subscribers and a median of roughly 340 views per video. Uploads are sporadic, about five a year. Estimated sponsored integration rate: $150 to $250 per video.
Thriller readers who sit through hour-long author interviews
- Median of about 340 views per video on 2,400 subscribers, a small but focused base
- Interviews run 50 to 80 minutes, giving long watch time per viewer
- Recent guests include New York Times bestselling thriller authors
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form author interview podcast, short book blurb, promo clip
- Tone
- conversational, knowledgeable
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 50 to 80 minutes for interviews, under 60 seconds for blurbs
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- publishing
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Recent videos are author interviews and publisher-supplied blurbs with no sponsorship disclosures; the channel metadata lists affiliate links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Thriller interviews discuss violent crime plots, for example 'Midnight Black' and 'The Big Empty' (crime and violence themes).
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent videos
▶Gregg Hurwitz | THE DELIVERY · 295 views
▶Matt Goldman | LIAR'S CREEK · 186 views
▶Bill Schweigart | DIRTY 20 · 257 viewsLast three uploads, latest 96 days ago.
Grab a drink and pull up a chair as Mike, Sean, and Chris go behind the scenes with the world's greatest storytellers. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media Twitter | https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/ #greatstory , #thrillerbooks , #writingadvice
About The Crew Reviews
The Crew Reviews is a US-based booktube channel run by Mike Houtz, Sean Cameron and Chris. It publishes long-form interviews with thriller and crime fiction authors, along with short book blurbs and promo clips. Recent guests include New York Times bestselling writers such as Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz and Brad Taylor. The channel has about 2,400 subscribers and uploads roughly five videos a year.
The audience is estimated to be mostly American adults in their 25 to 45 range who read thrillers and enjoy writing craft. Viewers tend to watch interviews in full and comment on the books discussed. Per the rate rule, median views of about 340 imply roughly $150 to $250 per sponsored video, which is a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Paid ads usually run $10 to $30 CPM, so this channel is priced above that range, though the audience is niche.
Publishers and authors launching thrillers are the best fit for this channel. The Crew Reviews suits direct promotion of a single title to an engaged reader base rather than broad reach.
Written from The Crew Reviews's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Crew Reviews can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The
How much does The Crew Reviews charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 340 views per video, the estimated rate is $150 to $250 per sponsored video. That equals roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views. Rates are estimates and not confirmed by the creator.
What does The Crew Reviews post about on YouTube?
The channel posts long-form interviews with thriller and crime fiction authors, plus short book blurbs and promo clips. Episodes often run 50 to 80 minutes and discuss the writer's latest novel and craft. Guests have included several New York Times bestselling authors.
How do I contact The Crew Reviews for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. The channel's own contact page invites advertising inquiries and bookings. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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