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UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, dramatizes true stories of transformation and hope. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

Weekly faith-based audio drama with a 70-year broadcast history and loyal listeners

  • Apple Podcasts shows 369 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with 336 five-star reviews.
  • Over 1,000 episodes released on a steady weekly schedule, with the series running since 2003.
  • Stories are dramatized true accounts with a consistent, earnest tone suited to faith-minded audiences.
Best forfaith-based consumer productscharitable or ministry-adjacent campaignsfamily and home goods
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings; the show has no sponsor history in the feed, so response is untested.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Arts & Entertainment10%
Formats
narrative, audio drama, dramatized true story
Tone
earnest, dramatic
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
29 to 31 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple ratings_count of 369 (50 to 200 band, shifted up one band is not applied since the show is over five years old and listed since 2020), 1,000 episodes, weekly cadence, Subsplash hosting, and a Christianity niche with a ministry sponsor.
Audience asks abouthow did this person change their lifewhat happened in the story after faithhow to find hope in hard circumstances
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other10%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles and description cover true stories of hardship and faith with no explicit flags; the feed is marked not 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

Benchmark score: 87 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
3953 A Voice Above the Waters2026-10-1731 min
3952 Stephen McPherson Part 22026-10-1030 min
3951 Stephen McPherson Part 12026-10-0329 min
3950 "Nicky"2026-09-2629 min
3949 Paul Licciardi2026-09-1929 min
3948 Fannie Beiler2026-09-1230 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Real people, real stories, stirring dramatic accounts of hopelessness…and the hope that changes everything. These are UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, with the award-winning storytelling that's been unique to UNSHACKLED! Ministries for more than 70 years -- but this time, with a behind-the-scenes look. So join us as we dramatize true stories of transformation and share lesser-known details that have…
UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas's own show description from the podcast feed

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About UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas is a long-running Christian audio drama produced by Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, according to the show feed and the UNSHACKLED website. Each episode dramatizes a true story of hopelessness and transformation, often in two-part arcs, with episodes numbered past 3,900 and released weekly. The website describes the program as the award-winning radio drama of UNSHACKLED! Ministries, with more than 70 years of storytelling.

The typical episode runs about 30 minutes according to the feed. Apple Podcasts shows 369 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the show has been listed there since December 2020. The listener base is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age, and is likely weighted toward older, faith-based listeners.

No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits faith-based and family-oriented brands looking for a dedicated, religiously engaged audience.

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

Questions about UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

How much does UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas about?

The show is a weekly Christian audio drama from Pacific Garden Mission that dramatizes true stories of transformation, hope, and faith. Episodes run about 30 minutes.

How do I contact UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas 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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