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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Podcast · www.thingspolicesee.com · US · EN
Hosted by Steven Gould, Ken Roybal

Things Police See, hosted by Steven Gould, is a true crime and society podcast where law enforcement officers from across the United States and Canada recount their most intense, humorous and bizarre calls. The show has 306 episodes on a weekly cadence, typical length about 55 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Long-running weekly true crime show with firsthand police accounts and a loyal 4.9 rating

  • 306 episodes since 2018 with a weekly release cadence and a steady archive.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,276 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Interviews with officers across the United States and Canada give a credible, story-driven context for host-read ads.
Best forsecurity and personal protection productslaw enforcement and public safety trainingtrue crime or mystery book and media launches
Watch forThe show is explicit and violent in content, so brands need strict suitability review and a host-read approach.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime70%
Careers15%
Society15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, news commentary
Tone
candid, gritty
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,276 Apple Podcasts ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), 306 episodes on a weekly cadence since 2018, Libsyn hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9 and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat was the most dangerous call an officer has taken?How do officers cope with trauma and PTSD?How did a specific infamous case unfold from the officer's perspective?
Age
12%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
33%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other5%
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 website links to a donation page and a Patreon-style patron call to action, and sells merchandise.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencehigh
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and episode titles reference homicide, SWAT operations and murders, such as 'Homicide & Heartbreak' and 'Boston Marathon Bombing: SWAT - Full Account of the Manhunt'.

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: 22 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks2 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 45 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn't make these stories up if you tried. **new…
Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Things Police See is a true crime and society podcast in which former Massachusetts police officer Steven Gould interviews law enforcement officers about their most intense, humorous and terrifying moments on the job. The show's website describes the format as real stories from real officers, and recent episodes feature detectives, sheriffs and FBI agents from across the United States and Canada.

The show has 306 episodes on a weekly cadence, according to the feed and the Libsyn hosting platform. Typical episodes run 55 to 65 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,276 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews American, male and aged 35 or older. These figures are estimates, not published data.

No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website, which instead promotes donations and merchandise. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll sits at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits security, public safety training and true crime brands that can accept an explicit, violent tone.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

How much does Things Police See charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Things Police See about?

Things Police See is a true crime podcast in which former police officer Steven Gould interviews law enforcement officers about their most intense, humorous and terrifying calls and experiences on the job.

How do I contact Things Police See about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, so sponsors can start a conversation with the host from there.

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