Very Special Episodes
Very Special Episodes, hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett and Jason English, tells one stranger-than-fiction true story each week, covering history, crime and unusual pop culture. The show has 93 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 46 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly stranger-than-fiction history stories with a 46-minute narrative format
- Consistent weekly releases across 93 episodes with an established iHeartPodcasts network presence
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 295 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
- Long-form narrative episodes of about 46 minutes suit mid-roll host-read placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, co-hosted banter, mini-mailbag
- Tone
- curious, witty
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- iHeartPodcasts
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts with no funding links listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles cover crime and a 1994 sporting violence reference, such as 'The White Death' and 'The Case of the Missing Novelist', with no explicit flag set in the feed.
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.iheart.com/podcast/1119-very-special-episode… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1727423228 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 17 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Joyride: Amelia and Eleanor's Excellent Adventure [Re-Release] | 2026-09-19 | 44 min |
| The Case of the Missing Novelist [Re-Release] | 2026-08-19 | 39 min |
| Nicolas Cage, Y2K, and History's Most Unlikely Art Heist | 2026-08-06 | 49 min |
| North by North Korea [Re-Release] | 2026-07-29 | 1 h 8 min |
| Spies and Dolls [Re-Release] | 2026-07-22 | 50 min |
| The Dog Who Saved the 1966 World Cup [from Ridiculous Crime] | 2026-07-15 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 30 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
On the Very Special Episodes podcast, we tell one incredible story each week. Stranger-than-fiction tales about normal people in extraordinary situations. Stories that make you say, “this should be a movie.” Follow Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett, and Jason English down a different rabbit hole every Wednesday.
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About Very Special Episodes
Very Special Episodes is a weekly narrative podcast hosted by Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett and Jason English, as described on the show's page at iHeart. Each episode tells one true, stranger-than-fiction story about ordinary people in extraordinary situations, spanning history, crime and pop culture. The feed lists 93 episodes released every seven days, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.4 average rating from 295 ratings, with the show listed under History, Podcasts and Education. Listener figures are estimates: based on the ratings volume, the show likely reaches roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show is currently unsponsored in the data reviewed.
Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll placement would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits consumer brands and entertainment launches seeking a broad, history-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Very Special Episodes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Very Special Episodes
How much does Very Special Episodes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own terms.
What is Very Special Episodes about?
The show tells one weekly true story about normal people in extraordinary situations, covering history, crime and pop culture. Hosts are Dana Schwartz, Zaron Burnett and Jason English.
How do I contact Very Special Episodes about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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