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Within the Trenches

Podcast · www.withinthetrenches.net · EN
Hosted by Ricardo Martinez II

Within the Trenches, produced by Code 7 Podcast Network and hosted by Ricardo Martinez II, shares true stories from 9-1-1 dispatchers. The feed lists 676 episodes, released about every six days, with a median length near 77 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $80 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Within the Trenches

Long-running 9-1-1 dispatcher stories with a loyal, engaged listener base

  • 676 episodes since 2013, with a weekly release rhythm and 77-minute median episodes
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 193 ratings, most of them five stars
  • Audience built around first-responder and true crime interest
Best forpublic safety and emergency-preparedness brandshiring and career-focused campaigns for public safety employers
Watch forNo sponsor history is visible, and violent crime content may limit some categories.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime60%
Careers25%
Society15%
Formats
narrative, first-person storytelling, short story
Tone
serious, candid
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 193 Apple ratings (band 2,000 to 8,000) on a show with 676 episodes and a 13-year history, with the 4.5 average and weekly cadence used as adjusters.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a 9-1-1 dispatcher actually handle on a shift?What are the hardest calls dispatchers take?How do dispatchers cope with trauma?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
28%35-44
27%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
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
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Crime and emergency-call stories, including violent incidents, as implied by episode titles and the show's true crime category; the feed does not set the explicit flag.

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: 84 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Within the Trenches Ep 6752026-10-131 h 2 min
Within the Trenches Ep 6742026-10-091 h 25 min
Within the Trenches Short Story - I Just Hear Fire2026-10-0610 min
Within the Trenches Ep 6732026-10-021 h 22 min
Within the Trenches Ep 6722026-09-241 h 27 min
Within the Trenches Ep 6712026-09-161 h 25 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

A podcast based on the experience of being a 9-1-1 dispatcher.
Within the Trenches's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Within the Trenches

Within the Trenches is a true crime and public safety podcast produced by Code 7 Podcast Network and hosted by Ricardo Martinez II, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Its website describes the show as true stories shared by 9-1-1 dispatchers, with #IAM911 stories shared daily. The feed lists 676 episodes released about every six days, with a median episode length of around 77 minutes.

The show has been listed on Apple Podcasts since 2013 and holds 193 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listener counts are not published, so estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on the rating count and show age. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the show's audience of first-responder and true crime listeners is an estimate.

At an estimated $80 to $200 per episode, a host-read spot would suit public safety, emergency preparedness, and first-responder employers. Some violent crime content may limit fit for other categories.

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

Questions about Within the Trenches

How much does Within the Trenches charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $80 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the show's own terms, which are not published in the dossier.

What is Within the Trenches about?

Within the Trenches shares true stories from 9-1-1 dispatchers, covering emergency calls and the dispatchers who handle them. It is hosted by Ricardo Martinez II and produced by Code 7 Podcast Network.

How do I contact Within the Trenches about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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