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Wrong Station is an award-winning horror and weird fiction anthology podcast, produced independently and funded through Patreon. It has 265 episodes published roughly every two weeks, with full episodes typically running 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Wrong Station

Award-winning horror anthology with a loyal, long-running audience

  • Nine years of episodes, 265 in total, with a 4.7 average rating from 665 Apple ratings
  • Biweekly full episodes of roughly 35 to 45 minutes give sponsors a stable release rhythm
  • Patreon-supported independent production suits brands seeking an engaged, fan-driven audience
Best forhorror and genre entertainment brandsstreaming or audio drama promotionsbrands targeting dark fiction fans
Watch forThe content is explicit and graphic, so mainstream family brands should avoid it.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Fiction70%
Science Fiction20%
Horror10%
Formats
narrative anthology, scripted audio drama, bonus episodes
Tone
dark, unsettling
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 45 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 50%: 665 Apple ratings across a show over nine years old (one band shift is not applied), with 4.7 average rating, biweekly cadence and a Podcast Index popularity of 9, indicating a well-established niche show.
Audience asks aboutWhich episode should I start with?When is the next season or episode released?How can I access bonus episodes on Patreon?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
Yes

Funding is through Patreon (www.patreon.com/thewrongstation), with ad-free listening and bonus episodes offered to subscribers, and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

The show is flagged explicit in the feed and the description states it is not suitable for anyone, with horror episodes such as 'Horsehead Jack' and 'Zagreus' indicating graphic 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

Benchmark score: 75 / 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 marks12 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Wrong Station is an award-winning podcast anthology of original horror and weird fiction. Drawing on the tradition of The Twilight Zone and the classic radio serials that inspired it, Wrong Station transports the listener into the darkest corners of appalling new worlds with each episode. Wrong Station is not suitable for anyone. It may however be enjoyed by viewers of David Cronenberg, by…
Wrong Station's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Wrong Station

Wrong Station is an independent audio anthology of original horror and weird fiction, released as full episodes roughly every two weeks since 2017. Its website at www.wrongstation.com and the podcast feed describe the show as award-winning and modelled on The Twilight Zone and classic radio serials. Full episodes typically run 30 to 45 minutes, and the show is flagged explicit.

The show has 665 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.7 average, according to Apple Podcasts data. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 44, mainly in the United States, though these figures are estimates rather than published data. The production is funded through Patreon, and no sponsors appear in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated to cost $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. This suits horror and genre brands willing to reach a mature, engaged fiction audience.

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

Questions about Wrong Station

How much does Wrong Station 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 $90 to $625. Exact rates should be confirmed with the show directly.

What is Wrong Station about?

Wrong Station is an audio anthology of original horror and weird fiction, with 265 episodes released roughly every two weeks since 2017. Full episodes typically run 30 to 45 minutes.

How do I contact Wrong Station about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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