True Crime This Week is hosted by journalist and true crime author James Renner. The weekly show covers recent crime stories, cold cases, true crime pop culture and book picks. It has 190 episodes since October 2021, typically 15 to 20 minutes, with occasional longer interviews. Estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, rate about $90 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly true crime briefing with a loyal, book-reading audience of crime enthusiasts
- 190 episodes since October 2021 with a steady weekly cadence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 251 ratings
- Host is an award-winning journalist and author with a established true crime reputation
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news roundup, interview, deep dive
- Tone
- informative, engaging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 20 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website promotes the host's own book and a signed-books page.
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Violent crime and murder cases are the core subject matter, as in the episode 'Deep Dive: 11 Scientists Missing or Murdered', though the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | jamesrenner.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1589688715 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6281375388e07d0012e… |
Benchmark score: 12 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| True Crime This Week - August 21, 2026 | 2026-08-21 | 16 min |
| True Crime This Week - August 14, 2026 | 2026-08-14 | 17 min |
| True Crime This Week - August 7, 2026 | 2026-08-07 | 18 min |
| True Crime This Week - July 17, 2026 | 2026-07-17 | 18 min |
| True Crime This Week - June 12, 2026 | 2026-06-12 | 20 min |
| True Crime This Week - June 5, 2026 | 2026-06-05 | 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 59 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Dive deep into the shadows of the crime world with "True Crime This Week," your essential half-hour rendezvous into the intriguing, the unresolved, and the downright chilling facets of criminal endeavors. Spearheaded by acclaimed journalist and true crime author, James Renner, this weekly podcast peels back the layers of the latest crime stories you've likely overlooked. James doesn't just rehash…
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About True Crime This Week
True Crime This Week is a weekly podcast hosted by journalist and true crime author James Renner, as stated on his website and in the show description. Each episode runs about 15 to 20 minutes and covers recent crime stories, cold case updates, true crime pop culture and book recommendations. The feed shows 190 episodes since October 2021 and a weekly release cadence. The Apple Podcasts listing carries a 4.1 average from 251 ratings.
According to the show's own description, listeners are true crime enthusiasts who follow new developments and reading recommendations. Audience figures are estimates only, based on the Apple rating count and show age, roughly 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors so far, and the website promotes the host's own books.
Brands in books, reading, streaming and true crime entertainment may suit this show. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size typically sits in a range of about $90 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. True Crime This Week can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about True Crime This Week
How much does True Crime This Week charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is True Crime This Week about?
True Crime This Week covers recent crime stories, cold case updates, true crime pop culture and book picks. Host James Renner, a journalist and author, delivers a weekly episode of about 15 to 20 minutes.
How do I contact True Crime This Week 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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