DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast, hosted by James Darnell and John Blud, is an off-the-rails retrospective on pro wrestling's highest and lowest moments, revisiting WWF, WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA episodes. The show has 371 episodes on a weekly cadence, with typical episodes running about 110 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 50,000 (estimated). Estimated rate range is $360 to $1,250 per episode. One distinctive detail: each episode revisits a specific broadcast from years past.
Long-running wrestling retrospective with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 371 episodes on a weekly cadence since September 2019 build a deep, consistent archive
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,524 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong signal of engaged listeners
- Episodes average roughly 110 minutes, giving sponsors room for multiple host-read placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, episodic retrospective
- Tone
- irreverent, nostalgic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 100 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Explicit flag is 0 in the feed, and episode titles reference wrestling storylines and violent angles, such as 'Cactus Jack Is Back!' and 'Scott Steiner Attacks A Duck', with no adult content flagged.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spreaker.com/show/deadlock-a-pro-wrestling-p… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1478660220 |
| RSS feed | www.spreaker.com/show/5810608/episodes/feed |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 2000 - The MTV Debut | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 42 min |
| Revisiting WWF RAW Is War 2001 - Stone Cold's First "What?" | 2026-10-06 | 2 h 28 min |
| Revisiting WWF SmackDown 2000 - Cactus Jack Is Back! | 2026-09-29 | 2 h 9 min |
| Revisiting WWE SmackDown 2008 - The MyNetworkTV Debut Episode | 2026-09-22 | 2 h 6 min |
| Revisiting WWF Sunday Night Heat 1999 - Triple H Becomes The Game | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 46 min |
| Revisiting TNA iMPACT 2008 - The Formation Of The Main Event Mafia & T | 2026-09-09 | 2 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The DEADLOCK Podcast is an off-the-rails retrospective look at pro wrestling's highest & lowest points hosted by James Darnell & John Blud. Formerly the present, currently the past, sometimes the future - this podcast has seemed to do it all when it comes to the landscape of professional wrestling. If you enjoy wrestling, you'll like it here. If you don't enjoy wrestling, you'll probably like it…
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About DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast is hosted by James Darnell and John Blud and published by DEADLOCK LLC. The show revisits pro wrestling broadcasts from WWF, WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA, mixing irreverent commentary with retrospective analysis, according to the show feed and its Spreaker page.
The podcast has 371 episodes on a weekly cadence, and typical episodes run between roughly 100 and 110 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,524 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listener figures are estimates, and the audience appears predominantly male and centered in the United States, according to the estimate.
No sponsors were seen in the feed or the show description. Based on the estimated audience of 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, host-read placements would fall roughly between $360 and $1,250 per episode, suited to wrestling and sports entertainment brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast
How much does DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on placement and deal terms agreed with the show.
What is DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast about?
The podcast is an irreverent retrospective on pro wrestling, revisiting specific WWF, WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA broadcasts. Hosts James Darnell and John Blud have released 371 episodes weekly since 2019.
How do I contact DEADLOCK: A Pro Wrestling Podcast 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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