Valley of Shadows, produced by Pushkin Industries, is a true crime serial hosted by investigative reporters Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd. It investigates the 1998 disappearance of Los Angeles County deputy Jon Aujay and alleged corruption and meth trafficking in the Mojave Desert. The feed lists 11 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Premium true crime serial with an engaged, high-production audience from a major network
- Eight-plus weekly full episodes averaging about 43 minutes give sustained listening time.
- Investigative reporting with exclusive interviews and buried police files attracts attentive listeners.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 360 ratings suggests a committed listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, investigative reporting, interview
- Tone
- serious, investigative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Pushkin+CBCPushkin Industries
- Categories promoted
- subscription audio service
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes the show's own Pushkin+ subscription, and the episode 'Introducing: Agent Layla from CBC's Personally' names another network's show, but no third-party sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is flagged explicit and the content covers murder investigation, a meth epidemic and outlaw biker gangs, as the description and episode 'Tweaker Talk' show.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pushkin.fm/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1858046983 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing: Agent Layla from CBC’s Personally | 2026-10-15 | 41 min |
| Examined: The Backfire Effect | New Podcast | 2026-09-14 | 33 min |
| Episode 8: The Finish Line | 2026-02-23 | 53 min |
| Episode 7: The Trial | 2026-02-16 | 51 min |
| Episode 6: The Big Takedown | 2026-02-09 | 43 min |
| Episode 5: The Legend of Bigfoot | 2026-02-02 | 43 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
How the search for a missing deputy uncovered the Mojave Desert's meth epidemic, the outlaw bikers supplying it, and the corrupt police force covering it up. On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park. A long-distance runner and former military, Aujay felt at home in the rocky terrain, but when he didn’t return…
About Valley of Shadows
Valley of Shadows is a true crime serial produced by Pushkin Industries and hosted by investigative reporters Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd, according to the show's feed and website. The series examines the 1998 disappearance of Los Angeles County deputy Jon Aujay in California's Devil's Punchbowl park, along with alleged meth trafficking and police corruption in the Mojave Desert.
The feed lists 11 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 43 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.5 average rating from 360 ratings. The audience is estimated at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate rather than a published figure. Sponsorship would cost an estimated $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on a host-read mid-roll rate. It suits premium consumer brands and subscription services.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Valley of Shadows can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Valley of Shadows
How much does Valley of Shadows charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Valley of Shadows about?
Valley of Shadows is a true crime serial that investigates the 1998 disappearance of deputy Jon Aujay in the Mojave Desert and alleged corruption and meth trafficking around the case.
How do I contact Valley of Shadows about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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