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Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Hosted by Ben Gibson

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast, hosted by Ben Gibson, is a husband and wife true crime show that retells murders, mysteries and sinister historical tales in a light-hearted tone. It has 433 episodes, released about every 3 days, with a median length of roughly 61 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Weekly true crime with a lighthearted co-hosted style and 433 episodes

  • 433 episodes with a release roughly every three days and a median length near one hour
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 351 ratings, with 299 five-star reviews
  • Named hosts give a personal, conversational read suited to host-read sponsor messages
Best forstreaming and entertainment subscriptionstrue crime merchandise and books
Watch forEpisodes are graphic and explicit, so brands with strict family-friendly standards should avoid this show.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
History15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, narrative, multi-part case retelling
Tone
lighthearted, dark
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 351 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 ratings = 5,000 to 25,000), shown at the same band as the show is over five years old is not the case, so no shift applied; 433 episodes, weekly-plus cadence, Spreaker hosting and no sponsors support the middle of the band.
Audience asks aboutWho was the killer and what was their motiveWhat happened in the unsolved or strange casesHow did the case unfold in multi-part episodes
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Titles such as "The Murder of Elyse Pahler - Satanic Sacrifice" and "The Vampire Clan Murders" indicate graphic violent crime content; the feed is flagged 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

Murders, mysteries and laughter. Wicked and Grim is a podcast created and hosted by a husband and wife duo with an affinity for true crime. We tell the stories of victims and explore the world of sinister tales, all while keeping things light hearted to take away the power and fear mongering from the perpetrators.This is Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast.
Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast is a true crime show created and hosted by Ben Gibson and his wife. The show retells murders, mysteries and unusual historical stories, keeping the tone light to reduce the power of the perpetrators, according to the show description on Spreaker.

The show has 433 episodes in its feed, released roughly every three days, with a median episode length of about 61 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.6 average rating from 351 ratings and a weekly update schedule. Episode titles from the last 20 releases cover multi-part cases, cult and satanic crimes, and historical con artists.

Listeners are estimated to number 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on Apple rating counts, so this is an estimate and not a published figure. The show carries no sponsors in the feed, and a host-read mid-roll would be estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. It suits true crime, streaming and entertainment brands willing to accept explicit content.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast

How much does Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. These are estimates from public signals, not published rates.

What is Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast about?

The show retells murders, mysteries and strange historical tales, such as cult killings and famous cons, in a lighthearted style hosted by Ben Gibson and his wife.

How do I contact Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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