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Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum is a true crime show where investigator Sheryl McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, works through cold case files with guests to look for clues in unsolved murders and missing person cases. It has 308 episodes released weekly, typically 33 to 40 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 25,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $450 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Engaged true crime listeners following 308 weekly cold case investigations

  • Weekly cadence with a 793-rating Apple Podcasts base averaging 4.7 stars
  • Episodes of about 33 minutes give room for a host-read mid-roll ad
  • Investigative tone suits brands that value serious, detail-driven audiences
Best forinvestigation or security productssubscription services and audiobook or streaming trialsbrands targeting adults 25 to 54
Watch forViolent and child-related subject matter means brands need strict suitability controls.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime85%
Law Enforcement10%
Health and Medicine5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, narrative
Tone
investigative, serious
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode25k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts shows 793 ratings, which sits in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000) shifted up one band for a show under two years old, supported by Podcast Index popularity 9 and an iHeartPodcasts publisher, while the 308-episode weekly cadence is consistent with that band.
Audience asks aboutWhat new evidence has surfaced in a particular cold case?How do investigators approach unsolved murders and missing persons?What is the current status of cases discussed in past episodes?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
🇦🇺 Australia3%
Other3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcastsCrimeOnline
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published under iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline as network and publisher, with no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicslow

Explicit flag is set in the feed and episode titles cover murders, missing children and trafficking, such as 'Trafficked at 14 by the Dixie Mafia'.

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: 96 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Work a cold case alongside investigator Sheryl “Mac” McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. Every week, Sheryl dives into her cold case files alongside accomplished guests to look for clues into unsolved murders, missing people, and more. This ain’t just a podcast but a war room. Sheryl opens her cold case files, her heart and her little black book! You will quickly…
Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum is a true crime podcast in which investigator Sheryl McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, works through cold case files alongside guests. The feed describes episodes that look for clues in unsolved murders and missing persons cases, with recent titles covering retrials, trafficking and the Nancy Guthrie ransom note.

The show has 308 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 793 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, and the show is published under iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 25,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States.

No sponsors appear in the recent feed. At an estimated 25,000 to 80,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll ad would be priced at roughly $450 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits true crime-adjacent brands such as security products, investigation tools and streaming services aimed at adults.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum

How much does Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are roughly $450 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 25,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing must be confirmed with the show.

What is Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum about?

It is a true crime podcast where investigator Sheryl McCollum works through cold case files with guests to look for clues in unsolved murders and missing persons cases, releasing a new episode each week.

How do I contact Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum 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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