True Crime Reporter, hosted by investigative reporter Robert Riggs, covers crime, online predators, cults, cold cases and hidden dangers. The show has 131 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Investigative true crime with a Peabody-winning reporter and a 4.8 Apple rating
- 255 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, with 228 of them five-star.
- 131 episodes since 2020 give a long, searchable back catalog.
- Episodes run about 35 minutes, enough room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show links to a Keep Me Safe page and books but names no sponsors.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episodes cover murder, cults and child exploitation, such as 'The Sadistic 764 Online Blood Cult Blackmails Girls Into Self-Mutilation'; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.truecrimereporter.com/episodes/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1507003806 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/2Xii1zE665T81POOjfITAu |
| RSS feed | feeds.podcastmirror.com/true-crime-reporter |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Stranger Danger in Your Child’s Online Game | 2026-09-22 | 18 min |
| The Sadistic 764 Online Blood Cult Blackmails Girls Into Self-Mutilati | 2026-09-01 | 14 min |
| Can We Still Trust What Sounds Human? Former FBI Spy Catcher Robin Dre | 2026-06-02 | 44 min |
| Game of Drones – Iran’s Threat Choking The World’s Oil Lifeline | 2026-04-28 | 35 min |
| Armed Forces Radio DJ Wounded And Hunted Behind Enemy Lines In Vietnam | 2026-04-21 | 52 min |
| Brotherhood of Brutality Unchecked Fraternity Hazing | 2026-03-31 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 27 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Follow Investigative Reporter Robert Riggs into the darkest corners of the criminal mind.
About True Crime Reporter
True Crime Reporter is hosted by investigative reporter Robert Riggs, whose website describes him as a Peabody Award-winning author and podcaster covering crime, AI crime and hidden dangers. The show publishes episodes about every two weeks, with a median length of about 35 minutes, and covers cults, online predators, cold cases and organized crime.
The show has 131 episodes in its feed and holds 255 ratings on Apple Podcasts, averaging 4.8 stars. Listener numbers are not published. Based on the rating count, episode count and cadence, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the audience mostly in the United States and skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44. These figures are estimates.
The feed and website name no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll would cost an estimated $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits online safety, home security and investigative media brands that can handle dark subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. True Crime Reporter can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about True Crime Reporter
How much does True Crime Reporter charge for a podcast sponsorship?
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode, based on 5,000 to 25,000 estimated downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the agreed scope and placement.
What is True Crime Reporter about?
True Crime Reporter, hosted by Robert Riggs, covers murder cases, online predators, cults, cold cases and hidden dangers. Episodes run about 35 minutes and are released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact True Crime Reporter about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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