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Cardboard Wars

Podcast · sites.libsyn.com/591245 · EN
Hosted by Ben Rippin', Dave Weldon

Cardboard Wars, hosted by Ben Rippin' and the Rippin' crew, covers sports card collecting, market trends, rookie card predictions and sports history. It has 31 episodes released roughly every 17 days, typical length about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Cardboard Wars

Engaged sports card collectors with a positive, history-rich weekly-style listen

  • Over 150 Apple Podcasts ratings, all five stars, signaling a loyal listener base
  • Episodes average about 40 minutes, giving room for detailed host-read messages
  • Covers rookie cards, vintage treasures and market analysis for active collectors
Best forcollectibles and card suppliessports apparel and memorabiliagrading and storage products
Watch forListener counts are estimates from ratings, and the show has no sponsorship history yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Hobbies & Interests30%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, narrative history, market analysis
Tone
enthusiastic, positive
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 156 Apple Podcasts ratings (50 to 200 band, 2,000 to 8,000 downloads) on a show under two years old, which shifts it up one band; episode count, Libsyn hosting and a Podcast Index popularity of 1 were considered.
Audience asks aboutWhich rookie cards are worth collectingHow the sports card market is movingWhat makes a vintage or error card valuable
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover sports history and cards with no concerning content.

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: 65 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 17 days.

Join Ben Rippin' and the Rippin' crew as they dive deep into the world of sports cards with positive vibes and a passion for the hobby. Cardboard Wars isn't just another sports card podcast. It's your front-row seat to the industry's most fascinating stories, trends, and insights. From rookie card predictions to market analysis, vintage treasures to modern hits, we'll cover it all with the…
Cardboard Wars's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Cardboard Wars

Cardboard Wars is a sports card podcast hosted by Ben Rippin' and the Rippin' crew, according to the show feed and its Libsyn website. Each episode covers rookie card predictions, market analysis, vintage treasures and the history of athletes and teams, with a positive tone aimed at collectors. The show has 31 episodes released about every 17 days, with a median length near 40 minutes.

The show has 156 Apple Podcasts ratings with an average of 5.0, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates, not published download numbers. Based on ratings and the show's age, the audience is likely US-based sports card collectors, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.

No sponsors were visible in the feed at the time of review. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode, suiting card supply, grading and sports memorabilia brands seeking a focused hobbyist audience.

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

Questions about Cardboard Wars

How much does Cardboard Wars charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final rates depend on the show's agreement with the sponsor and the placement chosen.

What is Cardboard Wars about?

Cardboard Wars is a sports card podcast that covers rookie card predictions, market trends, vintage cards and the history of sports stars and teams. It is hosted by Ben Rippin' and aimed at collectors of all levels.

How do I contact Cardboard Wars about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, which lists the available sponsorship options.

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