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Unresolved: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast

Hosted by Micheal Whelan

Unresolved, hosted by Micheal Whelan, covers cold cases, unidentified serial killers, unsolved disappearances and other unresolved mysteries. The show has 460 episodes released roughly every five days, with full episodes typically running 35 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Unresolved: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast

Long-running true crime show with a loyal, highly rated, investigative audience

  • 460 episodes since 2015 with a steady cadence of about one episode every five days.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,500 ratings averaging 4.5 stars across the listener base.
  • Multi-part case series hold attention across episodes, supporting repeat exposure for sponsors.
Best forsubscription or streaming servicescrime and mystery merchandisesecurity and personal safety products
Watch forThe content covers homicides and disappearances, so brand fit needs careful review.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
History10%
Society & Culture5%
Formats
narrative, solo monologue, multi-part case series, trailer and bonus updates
Tone
investigative, serious
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 2,500 Apple ratings for a show launched in 2015 with a 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band, Podcast Index popularity 9, five-day cadence and 460 episodes, with no sponsors named.
Audience asks aboutWho was responsible for the unsolved case?What new evidence has emerged in the case?How can listeners follow or support unresolved investigations?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 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
Yes

A listener support link on Spreaker is present in the description and funding links, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Episode titles cover serial killers and homicide cases such as the Long Island Serial Killer and the Sherman deaths, and the feed carries an explicit flag.

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: 80 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence30 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

Some stories have no ending. Some questions never get answered. Since 2015, Micheal Whelan has made it his mission to ask them anyway. Unresolved is the podcast for those who believe every story is worth following, no matter where it leads. Join us as we dive into the cases that keep investigators up at night... cold cases, unidentified serial killers, unsolved disappearances, and other mysteries…
Unresolved: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Unresolved: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast

Unresolved is a true crime podcast hosted by Micheal Whelan, according to the show's description, which says he has made it his mission since 2015 to pursue unanswered questions. The show covers cold cases, unidentified serial killers, unsolved disappearances and other mysteries, and recent episode titles include multi-part series on the Sherman deaths and the Vela Incident. The feed lists 460 episodes released about every five days, and full episodes typically run 35 to 50 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 2,500 ratings with an average of 4.5 stars, and the publisher is Unresolved Productions. Listener figures are estimates: the show is likely reaching roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode based on its rating count, age and popularity signal. No sponsors were named in the feed, though a listener support link appears in the description.

The show suits brands in streaming, crime-related merchandise and personal safety products that want a serious, investigative audience. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, depending on verified download data.

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

Questions about Unresolved: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast

How much does Unresolved charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates for Unresolved run from about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the verified audience and the placement.

What is Unresolved about?

Unresolved is a true crime podcast hosted by Micheal Whelan that covers cold cases, unidentified serial killers, unsolved disappearances and other unresolved mysteries. It has released 460 episodes since 2015.

How do I contact Unresolved about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be made once the contact is unlocked.

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