True Scary Story, part of the Scary FM family of shows, features listeners sharing first-hand paranormal and haunting experiences. Host Edwin Covarrubias, per the website contact page, oversees the show. It has 234 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 27 to 36 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly paranormal storytelling with a loyal, highly rated Apple audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,687 ratings with a 4.7 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- 234 episodes released weekly since September 2021 give a long, consistent back catalogue.
- Episodes run about 27 to 36 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- listener-submitted story, narrative, multi-story episode
- Tone
- eerie, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 27 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show has no funding links, and the website lists only a Scary + subscription newsletter.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'The Final Breath' and 'Shadows Near the Mortuary' indicate horror themes with death and grief, though no explicit flag is set and explicit=0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | truescarystory.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1587518345 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5190470/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Vacant Home, Witchcraft Consequences, and A Song that Lingers (3 E | 2026-10-15 | 31 min |
| The Final Breath: A Strange Presence Before a Family Death | 2026-10-08 | 27 min |
| Until We Meet Again: A True Story of Grief and the Unknown | 2026-10-01 | 27 min |
| Monster in the Kitchen & The Hanging Figure (Two True Paranormal Stori | 2026-09-23 | 35 min |
| Something is Following Me: The Disturbing Sequel to a Family Haunting | 2026-09-17 | 37 min |
| The Pattern of Fear: An Abandoned Doll, Haunted Homes, and the Unknown | 2026-09-09 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
True scary stories shared by those who experienced them. These are real-life horror stories about strange and unexplained paranormal encounters.
About True Scary Story
True Scary Story is an audio podcast in which listeners share first-hand paranormal, haunting and bizarre experiences. The show is part of the Scary FM family, and the website names Edwin Covarrubias as the host on its contact page. The feed and website describe a team that includes a story editor, producer and sound editors behind each episode.
The show has released 234 episodes, with a weekly cadence and typical episodes between 27 and 36 minutes long. Apple Podcasts lists 1,687 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listeners are estimated, not measured, at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and they are likely to skew toward adult fans of horror and true-crime-adjacent storytelling.
No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits horror-adjacent streaming, gaming and consumer brands. Sources: the RSS feed, the truescarystory.com website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. True Scary Story can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about True Scary Story
How much does True Scary Story charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed with the show before booking.
What is True Scary Story about?
True Scary Story is a weekly podcast where listeners share real paranormal experiences, such as hauntings, apparitions and unexplained events, in their own words.
How do I contact True Scary Story about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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