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True Weird Stuff

Podcast · trueweirdstuff.com · EN
Hosted by Sheri Lynch

True Weird Stuff, hosted by Sheri Lynch, tells true stories of history, medical oddities, killers, cryptids and the unexplained. The show has 187 episodes, released weekly, with a median episode length of about 76 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor True Weird Stuff

Weekly true-story listeners who stay through 75-minute episodes and rate the show 4.9 on Apple

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 690 ratings, with 660 five-star reviews.
  • 187 episodes since January 2023, released weekly with a consistent format.
  • Award-winning production, with 13 awards cited on the website.
Best forSubscription and streaming servicesBooks and documentary releasesCuriosity-driven consumer products
Watch forContent is violent and graphic at times, so family and wellness brands may not fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History45%
True Crime25%
Science15%
Documentary15%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, revisited archive episodes
Tone
curious, morbid
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
60 to 95 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 episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 690 Apple ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), supported by a Podcast Index popularity of 9, a 187-episode back catalogue, weekly cadence and a professional production.
Audience asks aboutWhich serial killers or mysteries are coveredWhether the stories are documented and trueWhich episodes are the award-winning ones
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
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
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and the website lists merch as the only commercial link.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as 'The Serial Killer Who Lured Men to Her Murder Farm' and 'Shock Doc - Inside Bellevue's Horrific Child Psychiatry Experiments' indicate graphic violence and mature subject matter; the explicit flag is 0.

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: 94 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

True Weird Stuff is the award-winning podcast hosted by Sheri Lynch. Surprising, odd, bizarre - and sometimes insane. Always true. Let us tell you a story…
True Weird Stuff's own show description from the podcast feed

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About True Weird Stuff

True Weird Stuff is a weekly podcast of true stories about history, medical oddities, killers, cryptids and the unexplained, hosted by Sheri Lynch according to the show's website. Episodes run about 76 minutes at the median and the feed holds 187 episodes since January 2023. The website describes an award-winning production team that includes director Max Sweeten and producer Kary Bowser.

Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 690 ratings, with most reviews at five stars. Listener figures are estimates: the show is likely reaching around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and catalogue depth. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is currently unsponsored.

Brands in streaming, books, documentary releases and curiosity-driven consumer products are the best fit. The estimated rate is $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, depending on audience size.

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

Questions about True Weird Stuff

How much does True Weird Stuff charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed episode and placement.

What is True Weird Stuff about?

The show tells weekly true stories of history, medical oddities, killers, cryptids and mysteries. Episodes are about 76 minutes long and are hosted by Sheri Lynch.

How do I contact True Weird Stuff 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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