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Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

Hosted by Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, Andrew Gillis

Buckeye Talk, published by cleveland.com, covers Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting with hosts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. The show has about 1,000 episodes, released almost daily, typically around 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

Daily Ohio State coverage with a 1,650-rating Apple audience averaging 4.5 stars

  • Publishes nearly every day, with 20 recent episodes covering game previews, recaps and recruiting.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,650 ratings and a 4.5 average, indicating a loyal, engaged fan base.
  • Backed by cleveland.com, a regional news brand, which lends editorial credibility.
Best forRegional automotive, insurance and dealership campaignsOhio fan merchandise and food and beverage brandsTicketing and local hospitality promotions
Watch forAudience is concentrated around Ohio State fandom and skews male, so generic national brands may see weaker fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
News15%
Formats
match preview, post-game instant reaction, co-hosted analysis, coach press conference recap
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,650 ratings, a band that maps to roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, supported by daily cadence, a 1,000-episode back catalog and a mid-tier production with news-network backing.
Audience asks aboutOhio State's upcoming game outcome and score predictionsHow Ohio State's roster and transfer class lookWhat the head coach said about team preparation and problems
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
🇨🇦 Canada2%
Other3%
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
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover game previews, recruiting and coaching remarks with no explicit flags.

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: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 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 4 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

The latest analysis on Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting from cleveland.com's Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis. Usually, quite a good time.
Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

Buckeye Talk is a daily podcast from cleveland.com covering Ohio State football, basketball and recruiting. Hosted by Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis, according to the feed and the cleveland.com show page, it publishes game previews, post-game instant reactions and analysis of head coach Ryan Day's comments. The show has about 1,000 episodes, and recent episodes typically run 50 to 75 minutes.

The show carries a 4.5-star average from 1,650 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which lists it under Football and Sports News. Its audience is estimated, not published, at roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and it skews toward Ohio State fans in the United States. No sponsors are named in the feed or on the website.

Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll ad runs about $360 to $2,000 per episode, buying placement in a daily show with a loyal regional sports audience. Regional automotive, insurance, hospitality and Ohio-focused consumer brands are the strongest fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

How much does Buckeye Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Buckeye Talk about?

Buckeye Talk is a daily podcast from cleveland.com covering Ohio State football and basketball, recruiting and coaching news. Episodes include game previews, instant reactions and analysis.

How do I contact Buckeye Talk 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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