Crushing Iron is a triathlon podcast hosted by coach Mike Tarrolly and co-host Robbie, covering training, racing and life from Sprint to Ironman. It has 975 episodes released Mondays and Thursdays, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its mental-health and mindset conversations set it apart.
Sponsor a loyal triathlon audience that has listened for nearly a decade
- 975 episodes released twice weekly since 2016, with 702 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 stars.
- Hosts describe a laid-back, two-friends conversational style that listeners trust.
- Long episodes of 45 to 65 minutes give a host-read spot room to be heard in full.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, race recap, listener Q&A, technical deep dive
- Tone
- conversational, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- C26 Triathlon
- Categories promoted
- coaching services, triathlon apparel
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the About Us page states the hosts have never had advertisers, and the Podcasts page promotes the hosts' own coaching site C26Triathlon.com.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode #950 is titled 'Wake That Sh*t Up', and the About page notes the hosts discuss addiction openly.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | crushingiron.com/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1176278502 |
| RSS feed | crushingiron.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #962 – KONA Men's Recap 2026 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 5 min |
| #961 – KONA Women's Recap 2026 | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 6 min |
| #960 – Ironman World Championship Preview and Predictions | 2026-10-08 | 44 min |
| #959 – The Secret To Triathlon Training | 2026-10-06 | 54 min |
| #958 – Be Faster Next Year | 2026-09-29 | 55 min |
| #957 – Small Things That Lead To Big Gains | 2026-09-24 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Crushing Iron is an age grouper and his coach talking and learning about triathlon. Together they explore the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual side of training and racing everything from a Sprint to an Ironman. Great for beginners and intermediates triathletes. Released every Monday and Thursday.
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About Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Crushing Iron is a triathlon podcast hosted by coach Mike Tarrolly, a former corporate worker who started running in 2012 and went on to finish ten Ironman races, according to his bio on the show's website. Co-host Robbie joins him to discuss training, racing and life, from Sprint distance to Ironman, in a laid-back conversational format. The show has released 975 episodes on a Monday and Thursday schedule, typically running 45 to 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 702 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Listener figures are not published; based on ratings volume and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be weighted toward experienced age-group triathletes in the United States. The website states the show has never carried advertisers and the hosts promote their own coaching service, C26 Triathlon.
For a host-read mid-roll spot, the estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode, based on a $18 to $25 CPM applied to the estimated audience. Triathlon gear, nutrition and recovery brands looking for a dedicated endurance audience are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
How much does Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode and a $18 to $25 CPM, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. The rate is an estimate, not a published price.
What is Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast about?
The show covers triathlon training, racing and mindset, from Sprint to Ironman distance. Hosts Mike Tarrolly and Robbie talk through training, race recaps and listener questions in a conversational format.
How do I contact Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast 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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