What I Survived, hosted by Australian podcaster Jack Laurence, tells first-hand stories of kidnapping, hostage situations, disasters and extreme survival. The show has 67 episodes, released on a roughly weekly cadence, with a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Serialized survival stories with a dedicated, emotionally invested listener base
- Feed of 67 episodes on a roughly weekly schedule, with a median episode of about 31 minutes.
- Apple Podcasts shows 343 ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5, with most ratings at five stars.
- Recent serials such as Getting Jnr Home and Undercover in The Real Soprannos give sponsors sustained presence.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, first-hand account, serialized episodes
- Tone
- intense, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the host's other podcasts and no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference kidnapping, terrorist captivity, and a man who ate his dog to survive, so violence and distressing content are present throughout.
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 | shows.acast.com/what-i-survived |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1876387218 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6949fc463aa794d3c62… |
Benchmark score: 30 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Langdon: Seven Years in an Afghan Prison P2 | 2026-10-13 | 47 min |
| Rob Langdon: Sentenced to Death in Afghanistan P1 | 2026-10-06 | 31 min |
| Benedict Allen: Becoming a Crocodile Man P3 | 2026-09-29 | 34 min |
| Benedict Allen: He Ate His Dog to Survive P2 | 2026-09-22 | 29 min |
| Benedict Allen: Lost and Dying in the Amazon | Lost in the Amazon P1 | 2026-09-15 | 32 min |
| Undercover in The Real Soprannos P4 | 2026-09-08 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago.
What I Survived is a true survival podcast featuring extraordinary first-hand stories from people who survived kidnapping, hostage situations, disasters, accidents and other extreme life-or-death ordeals. Each story takes you back to who these people were before everything changed, then inside the moment their lives were pushed to the edge — shipwrecked at sea for weeks, held captive by…
About What I survived
What I Survived is a true survival podcast hosted by Australian podcaster Jack Laurence, according to the show's feed and its Acast page. Each episode follows a first-hand account of kidnapping, hostage situations, disasters and extreme life-or-death ordeals, then covers the physical and psychological recovery that followed. The show runs 67 episodes on a roughly weekly cadence, with a median length of about 31 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 343 ratings averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars, and the feed names Jack Laurence as the author and owner. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers: the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings volume and hosting signals. Its audience is most likely adults interested in true crime and survival stories.
No sponsors were visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. The show suits brands in streaming, travel and resilience-related categories that want to reach engaged listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. What I survived can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about What I survived
How much does What I Survived charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the rate agreed with the show.
What is What I Survived about?
What I Survived is a true survival podcast featuring first-hand accounts of kidnapping, hostage situations, disasters and other life-or-death ordeals, followed by stories of recovery and rebuilding.
How do I contact What I Survived about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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