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True Crime & Cocktails

Hosted by Lauren Ash, Christy Oxborrow

True Crime & Cocktails is hosted by Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow, who cover famous murders, serial killers and unsolved mysteries in a lighthearted co-hosted format. The show has 277 episodes released weekly since September 2020, typically 7 to 8 minutes of content per episode. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), with a mid-roll rate range of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor True Crime & Cocktails

Long-running true crime comedy show with 2,596 Apple ratings averaging 4.8

  • 277 weekly episodes since September 2020 give a long, stable publishing record.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 2,596 ratings signals a highly engaged listener base.
  • Co-hosted format with warm, irreverent tone suits brands seeking a loyal, conversational audience.
Best forSubscription or streaming servicesMystery and thriller content tie-ins
Watch forViolent crime subject matter and an explicit flag limit suitability for family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime90%
Comedy10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, case profile
Tone
irreverent, warm
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
115 to 145 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,596 Apple ratings, a 4.8 average and a popularity bucket of 9, on an established weekly show with 277 episodes on Art19.
Audience asks aboutWhich unsolved murders are covered this seasonDetails of specific serial killer casesWhen new series like Missing and Prosecutor Profiles start
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
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
Patreon membership (funding, not a brand sponsor)
Affiliate links
Yes

Episode titles reference Taste of Patreon episodes, indicating a Patreon funding channel; no brand sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Feed carries an explicit flag and episodes cover murders, serial killers and abuse-related cases such as 'A Toxic Love Story' and 'Maternal Instinct'.

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: 91 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
275 - Taste of Patreon 7 featuring Darcy Michael!2026-10-132 h 8 min
273 - Long Island Serial Killer Part 22026-10-062 h 15 min
272 - Long Island Serial Killer Part 12026-09-292 h 10 min
271 - Girl In The Picture2026-09-222 h 22 min
270 - Port Hope 82026-09-081 h 57 min
269 - A Toxic Love Story2026-09-012 h 19 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Cohosts Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow are back with season 4 of the multi award-winning TRUE CRIME AND COCKTAILS! This season, the gals are gonna keep digging deep into the famous mysteries and deaths that left you wanting answers, while still bringing the laughter and heart you’ve come to love them for! Season 4 will be full of unsolved murders, serial killers, pop culture crimes as well as…
True Crime & Cocktails's own show description from the podcast feed

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About True Crime & Cocktails

True Crime & Cocktails is a weekly true crime comedy show hosted by Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow, covering famous murders, serial killers and unsolved mysteries. According to the show's Art19 feed, the podcast has published 277 episodes since September 2020, with a weekly cadence and episodes typically running between two and two and a half hours.

The show holds a 4.8 average rating from 2,596 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers, and the audience is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 34 in the United States. No brand sponsors are named in the feed; the show is funded through a Patreon membership.

Brands seeking a loyal true crime audience, particularly subscription services and mystery-themed products, may find the show a fit. Sponsorship is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

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

Questions about True Crime & Cocktails

How much does True Crime & Cocktails charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads.

What is True Crime & Cocktails about?

The show covers famous murders, serial killers, unsolved mysteries and pop culture crimes in a comedic, co-hosted format by Lauren Ash and Christy Oxborrow.

How do I contact True Crime & Cocktails 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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