Urban Legends, hosted by Luke Mordue, retells famous folklore tales as short stories, then examines their history, cultural significance and origins. The show has 55 episodes, released roughly biweekly, with a median length of about 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, implying a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Atmospheric folklore storytelling with a strong, loyal Apple Podcasts rating base
- Apple Podcasts shows 204 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Each episode retells a legend as a short story, then examines its history and cultural origins.
- About 55 episodes released roughly biweekly, with episodes typically 30 to 55 minutes long.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, storytelling retelling
- Tone
- atmospheric, informative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to buymeacoffee.com/lukemordue in the feed and no sponsor mentions found in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'The Satanic Panic' and 'Poisoned Halloween Candy' cover frightening and violent folklore; the feed's 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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lukemordue.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1535553989 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2328999.rss |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Black-Eyed Children | 2026-10-15 | 27 min |
| Boo Hag | 2026-09-30 | 29 min |
| Corpse Light | 2026-09-16 | 19 min |
| The Kraken | 2026-05-01 | 45 min |
| Jersey Devil | 2026-05-01 | 53 min |
| Skinwalkers | 2026-05-01 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago.
Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins.
About Urban Legends
Urban Legends is a podcast hosted by Luke Mordue that retells famous legends as short stories and then explores their history, cultural significance and factual origins. According to the show website, Mordue presents the stories as journeys through tales that have captivated cultures for generations. The feed lists 55 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with typical episodes running 30 to 55 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 204 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, which points to an engaged following. Audience size and demographics are estimates only, based on rating counts and show characteristics, and suggest roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking listeners in the United States and United Kingdom. The feed lists a Buy Me a Coffee support link and shows no visible sponsors so far.
Brands in history, travel, books, streaming or seasonal Halloween categories may find the show a fit for a host-read mid-roll. Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on the Starbooked rate rule.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Urban Legends can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Urban Legends
How much does Urban Legends charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's terms and the episode scheduled.
What is Urban Legends about?
Urban Legends, hosted by Luke Mordue, retells famous legends as short stories and then examines their history, cultural significance and origins. The show has 55 episodes.
How do I contact Urban Legends about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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