World's Greatest Con, hosted by Brian Brushwood, tells the hidden stories behind famous cons, swindles and heists in history. The show has 36 episodes on a roughly six-week cadence, with typical episodes of 40 to 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged history and true crime listeners who finish long, carefully researched episodes
- Rated 4.9 across 1,193 Apple Podcasts ratings, with 1,125 five-star reviews
- Long-form episodes of roughly 46 minutes give a host-read spot room to land
- Five years of consistent publishing builds a back catalogue that keeps earning listens
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- curious, entertaining
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description links a Patreon page as a funding link and asks listeners to support the show directly.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Feed is not flagged explicit, but true crime and historical con stories can include violent crimes, as in the 'Crazy Eddie' episodes.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | worldsgreatestcon.fireside.fm |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1572307941 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/630fb274cbfa1300122… |
Benchmark score: 55 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Part 2: How Did Mary Baker Become Princess Caraboo? | 2026-08-24 | 39 min |
| Project Alpha LIVE at CSICon 2026 | 2026-07-03 | 58 min |
| Who Is the Mysterious Princess Caraboo? | 2026-04-24 | 46 min |
| Do Rainmakers Believe They Make The Rain? | 2026-02-09 | 48 min |
| Why Do We Call It A Ponzi Scheme? | 2025-11-27 | 41 min |
| Crazy Eddie - Part II | 2024-11-27 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 56 days ago, a new one about every 41 days.
Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About World's Greatest Con
World's Greatest Con is a history and true crime podcast hosted by Brian Brushwood, who is named on the show's website alongside Scam School, Modern Rogue and Scam Nation. Each episode traces the hidden stories behind famous swindles, cons and heists, including multi-part investigations such as Project Alpha and the Crazy Eddie story. The feed lists 36 episodes, released roughly every six weeks, with a median episode length of about 46 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,193 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5, and the feed is hosted on Acast. Audience estimates are inferred from these signals, not published by the show: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adult listeners in the United States. The show is supported through a Patreon funding link. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits brands selling books, streaming, education or curiosity-driven products to an engaged history audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. World's Greatest Con can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about World's Greatest Con
How much does World's Greatest Con charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and on what the show agrees to.
What is World's Greatest Con about?
It covers the hidden stories behind famous cons, swindles and heists in history, hosted by Brian Brushwood. Episodes are long-form and often run in multi-part series.
How do I contact World's Greatest Con 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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