True Crime Historian, hosted by Richard O Jones, retells classic scandals, scoundrels and murders drawn from vintage newspaper accounts of the yellow journalism era. The show has 446 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically around 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-running historical true crime with a loyal, archive-minded audience
- 446 episodes since 2016 on a steady weekly schedule
- Typical episodes run about 55 minutes, giving room for a full host-read spot
- 686 Apple ratings with a 4.4 average indicate an engaged listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- dramatic, archival
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show carries a Spreaker support link for listener funding.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'The Axeman Of New Orleans' and 'The Walk Of Death' indicate murder-focused content, and the feed carries the explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.truecrimehistorian.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1071140651 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/2909311/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 30 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The House On Second Street | 2026-09-06 | 54 min |
| The Devil on 63rd Street | 2026-08-31 | 60 min |
| The Axeman Of New Orleans | 2026-08-24 | 57 min |
| The Walk Of Death | 2026-08-16 | 56 min |
| The Footprints That Led In | 2026-08-10 | 47 min |
| I Merely Shot Him | 2026-08-03 | 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 43 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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About True Crime Historian
True Crime Historian is a long-running podcast by Richard O Jones, who presents tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges taken from vintage newspaper accounts of the golden age of yellow journalism, according to the show feed and its website. The show has released 446 episodes since January 2016, with a weekly cadence and typical episodes of around 55 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 686 ratings with a 4.4 average.
Listeners are likely drawn to historical true crime and archival storytelling. Audience figures are not published; Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode from the rating count and show age, so this is an estimate and not a verified number. The show currently shows no visible sponsors, relying on a Spreaker support link for listener funding.
A host-read mid-roll spot at the estimated audience range would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits history-adjacent publishers, subscription services and brands comfortable with violent subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. True Crime Historian can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about True Crime Historian
How much does True Crime Historian charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is True Crime Historian about?
The show retells classic scandals, scoundrels and murders from vintage newspaper accounts of the yellow journalism era, hosted by Richard O Jones with weekly episodes of about 55 minutes.
How do I contact True Crime Historian 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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