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They're Not Shadows is an episodic fiction podcast by Chris that brings radio drama to paranormal, supernatural and unexplained tales with cinematic sound design. It has 103 episodes, released about every 12 days, with a median length of roughly 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS

Atmospheric paranormal radio drama with 100-plus episodes and a loyal Apple following

  • Over 100 episodes released steadily since February 2024, giving sponsors a long runway
  • Cinematic sound design and music give host-read spots an immersive, attentive listening context
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 165 ratings signals an engaged, satisfied audience
Best forStreaming and entertainment launchesAudio gear, headphones and smart speakers
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings; confirm actual reach with the host before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Fiction85%
Horror15%
Formats
narrative, episodic fiction, radio drama
Tone
atmospheric, eerie
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 165 (50 to 200 band) on a show under five years old, shifted per the rule to the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000) only partly, weighed against 103 episodes, weekly-to-biweekly cadence, Acast hosting and no sponsors seen; range set conservatively.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the next episode aboutWhich stories are the most unsettlingWill there be more episodes in a series
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description lists a contact email and no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0) and recent titles are numbered episodes with no mature markers; paranormal content is typically mild.

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: 72 / 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 marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
EPISODE 2372026-10-1525 min
EPISODE 2362026-10-0229 min
EPISODE 2352026-09-2033 min
EPISODE 2342026-09-0929 min
EPISODE 2332026-08-2735 min
EPISODE 2322026-08-1927 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 12 days.

They’re Not Shadows brings modern storytelling to the classic radio drama format. With smooth narration, character dialogue, immersive sound effects and music that feels more like a cinematic soundtrack than background music, each episode delivers gripping, atmospheric tales on the paranormal, the supernatural and the unexplained that linger long after the story ends. notshadowspodcast@gmail.com…
THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS's own show description from the podcast feed

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About THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS

They're Not Shadows is an episodic audio drama podcast by Chris that adapts the classic radio drama format to paranormal, supernatural and unexplained stories. According to the show's feed and description, each episode combines smooth narration, character dialogue, sound effects and cinematic music. The feed lists 103 episodes since February 2024, released roughly every 12 days, with a median running time of about 29 minutes.

The show is hosted on Acast and carries a 4.7 average on Apple Podcasts from 165 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, and the estimates suggest a mostly English-speaking audience of a few thousand listeners per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show appears to be unsponsored today.

A sponsor is likely to be a fit for audio gear, streaming services or entertainment launches. Host-read placements are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS

How much does They're Not Shadows charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's own terms.

What is They're Not Shadows about?

It is an episodic audio drama that adapts radio drama to paranormal, supernatural and unexplained stories, with narration, dialogue, sound effects and original music.

How do I contact They're Not Shadows 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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