Zodiac Speaking is a true crime podcast hosted by Mike Morford and Richard Grinell, covering the unsolved Zodiac Killer case through a different piece of the mystery in each episode. The show has 66 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged true crime listeners following one of America's most famous unsolved cases
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 186 ratings, with most reviews at five stars
- Episodes run about 56 minutes on average, giving host-read spots room to land
- Interview episodes with investigators and a former FBI profiler add credibility to the show
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted analysis, narrative
- Tone
- investigative, serious
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 90 minutes for full episodes, 2 to 10 minutes for trailers
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Flagged for violence: the show covers murders, including the Zodiac Killer case and episodes on campus killings and Texas true crime, though the feed's explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | Zodiacspeaking.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1554911287 |
| RSS feed | rss.libsyn.com/shows/601780/destinations/5236955… |
Benchmark score: 13 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Interview with Geoffrey Loftus PHD | 2026-09-19 | 48 min |
| Introducing Campus Killings Season 5 premiere; Episode 79 The case of | 2026-09-12 | 10 min |
| Interview with 'Sketch Cop' Michael W. Streed | 2026-09-05 | 1 h 3 min |
| Introducing DNA ID Episode 205 The case of Eileen Zarlenga | 2026-08-31 | 6 min |
| The CON in the Code Part 3 | 2026-07-04 | 1 h 30 min |
| The CON in the Code Part 2 | 2026-06-27 | 2 h 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 30 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Zodiac Speaking explores the infamous Zodiac Killer case which is one of America's greatest unsolved Mysteries. Hosts Mike Morford and Richard Grinell have spent thousands of hours analyzing every aspect of the Zodiac case, and in each episode of Zodiac Speaking, they explore a different piece of the mystery. Whether you are new to the Zodiac case, or well-versed in its lore, listeners are bound…
About Zodiac Speaking
Zodiac Speaking is a true crime podcast hosted by Mike Morford and Richard Grinell, according to the feed and the show description. Each episode explores a different piece of the Zodiac Killer case, one of America's best-known unsolved mysteries, and the show also features interviews with investigators such as former FBI profiler Julia Cowley and sketch artist Michael W. Streed. The show is published by AbJack Entertainment and has 66 episodes in its feed, released about every 14 days.
Episodes are typically between 55 and 90 minutes, with short trailers for related series in between. The show has 186 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.5 stars, listed since February 2021. Audience figures are estimates only: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly US listeners interested in true crime, with a male-leaning split. No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show appears to be unsponsored so far. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, and the show suits brands targeting true crime fans rather than general consumer audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zodiac Speaking can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Zodiac Speaking
How much does Zodiac Speaking charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show directly.
What is Zodiac Speaking about?
Zodiac Speaking is a true crime podcast hosted by Mike Morford and Richard Grinell that explores different pieces of the unsolved Zodiac Killer case in each episode, with interviews and analysis.
How do I contact Zodiac Speaking 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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