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Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Podcast · www.nbcsports.com · EN
Hosted by Chris Simms

Chris Simms Unbuttoned, hosted by Chris Simms, offers unfiltered NFL analysis, weekly picks, game recaps and player access. The show runs daily with 945 episodes since March 2019, typically 53 to 56 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Daily NFL analysis from a former quarterback with a large, engaged Apple audience

  • Publishes new episodes every day during the NFL season, with 945 episodes in the archive.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,417 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5.
  • Owned by NBC Sports, with the host's on-field background shaping the analysis.
Best forfantasy and betting-adjacent brandssports apparel and fan merchandisefootball equipment and training products
Watch forHeavy game-week focus means audience and listening attention cluster around the NFL season.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports90%
Football85%
Gambling20%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, game recap, predictions segment
Tone
opinionated, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
50 to 56 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple ratings_count of 1,417 maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), supported by daily cadence, NBC Sports network ownership and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWho wins this week's NFL gamesWhat is going wrong with a given teamWhat do player injuries mean for the season
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
28%35-44
27%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
🇨🇦 Canada4%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is owned by NBC Sports per the feed owner field.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit (explicit: 0) and titles cover football results and recaps without flagged 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: 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 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Chris Simms takes an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football.
Chris Simms Unbuttoned's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Chris Simms Unbuttoned

Chris Simms Unbuttoned is a daily NFL podcast hosted by Chris Simms, covering game picks, weekly recaps, injury news and interviews with coaches and players. The feed lists 945 episodes since March 2019, with recent episodes typically running 53 to 56 minutes. The show is owned by NBC Sports and is distributed through Omny Studio.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,417 ratings with an average of 4.7 out of 5, which we treat as a strong signal of an engaged audience. Listener estimates are based on these signals rather than published download figures, and the audience is likely dominated by American football fans in the United States. No sponsors were identified in the feed.

Brands in sports apparel, fan merchandise and football equipment may find the show's daily cadence and season-long reach useful. Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode.

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

Questions about Chris Simms Unbuttoned

How much does Chris Simms Unbuttoned charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Chris Simms Unbuttoned about?

The show covers NFL analysis, weekly picks, game recaps, injury news and interviews with players and coaches. Episodes run daily during the season, typically 53 to 56 minutes.

How do I contact Chris Simms Unbuttoned 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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