Wife of Crime is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Jess and Russ, a married couple who cover murder cases, trials and notorious criminals with inside jokes and New York attitude. The show has 208 episodes, released roughly every nine days, with a median length of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate range of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Loyal true crime listeners in a 2,000-plus-rating show with a 4.9 Apple average
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,159 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong sign of an engaged audience
- 208 episodes since 2019 give a long, consistent archive that keeps attracting new listeners
- Hosts Jess and Russ run a conversational couple format that suits host-read reads
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, narrative, multi-part case episodes
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover murders and kidnappings (for example 'The Freeway Killer - William Bonin'), and the feed carries an explicit flag; 'Sex Guru - The Rajneesh Movement' indicates adult themes.
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.instagram.com/wifeofcrimepod |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1473849363 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/JRUSS7009122072 |
| www.instagram.com/wifeofcrimepod/ |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| [PART 2] Sex Guru - The Rajneesh Movement | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 32 min |
| [PART 1] Sex Guru - The Rajneesh Movement | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 7 min |
| The Crime Capsule- The Chicago Tylenol Murders | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 3 min |
| "And all that Jazz..." - The murder of Vivian Gordon | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 17 min |
| Jess's Final Thoughts - The Lindsay Clancy Trial | 2026-09-05 | 49 min |
| [PART 2] The Lindsay Clancy Trial | 2026-08-24 | 1 h 5 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
A true crime podcast hosted by a married couple with a whole lot of NYC attitude and inside jokes!
About Wife of Crime
Wife of Crime is a true crime podcast hosted by Jess and Russ, a married couple who discuss murder cases, trials and criminals with humor and inside jokes, according to the show's feed and its Instagram page. The feed lists 208 episodes released about every nine days, with a median episode length of roughly 75 minutes, and Apple Podcasts shows 2,159 ratings with a 4.9 average.
Listeners are estimated, not measured: the show's Apple ratings volume points to roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing American, adult and majority women. No sponsors appear in the feed, Instagram handle or funding links, so the show's commercial history is unknown from this data.
Brands that suit adult entertainment, streaming services or consumer products aimed at 25 to 44 year olds may find the show a fit. Estimated rate is $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, and that buys access to a loyal, adult true crime audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wife of Crime can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Wife of Crime
How much does Wife of Crime charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and not published in the feed.
What is Wife of Crime about?
Wife of Crime is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Jess and Russ, a married couple who discuss murder cases, criminal trials and notorious figures with humor and inside jokes. It has 208 episodes.
How do I contact Wife of Crime about sponsoring an episode?
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