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Dirty Sports

Hosted by Andy Ruther, Joe Praino

Dirty Sports is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by comedians Andy Ruther and Joe Praino, covering sports discussion, personal stories and impersonations. It has 900 episodes since 2017, released about every 3.6 days, with a median length near 100 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Dirty Sports

Long-running sports comedy show with nearly 900 episodes and a loyal listener base

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,781 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, a strong signal of an engaged audience.
  • Episodes run about 100 minutes and publish roughly every 3.6 days, giving frequent sponsor placements.
  • Hosts Andy Ruther and Joe Praino deliver sports commentary and comedy in a consistent, personality-driven format.
Best forsports betting and fantasy appssports apparel and fan merchandisemen's grooming and lifestyle brands
Watch forContent is crude and irreverent, so brands needing family-friendly settings should look elsewhere.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Comedy30%
Formats
co-hosted banter, comedic commentary, personal stories, impersonations
Tone
irreverent, playful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
90 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 1,781 places the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000), supported by 900 episodes, daily-updated Apple listing, and a Substack hosting platform with a Podcast Index popularity of 5.
Audience asks aboutWhich NFL and NBA storylines are being covered this weekWhat the hosts think about specific coaches and playersWhich sports figures are being mocked in the impersonations
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
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; funding_links are empty and the website page offers only a Substack subscribe prompt.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Titles such as 'Dirty Sports' and 'Mike McCarthy is Still a Boob' suggest crude humor; the feed is not flagged explicit (explicit=0), so profanity is rated medium.

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: 94 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence44 / 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 4 days.

Dirty Sports is a weekly podcast hosted by comedians Andy Ruther & Joe Praino. Every episode includes in depth sports discussions, comedy, personal stories, impersonations & everything in between. www.dirtysports.com
Dirty Sports's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Dirty Sports

Dirty Sports is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by comedians Andy Ruther and Joe Praino, according to the show's feed and its Substack page. Each episode mixes in-depth sports discussion with comedy, personal stories and impersonations, with 900 episodes released since 2017 and a typical length of about 100 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 average from 1,781 ratings, which places it among the more reviewed sports comedy shows listed. Listener figures are estimates only: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that skews male and American.

No sponsors were found in the feed or on the website. Based on estimated reach, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to sports betting, sports apparel and men's lifestyle brands.

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

Questions about Dirty Sports

How much does Dirty Sports charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Dirty Sports about?

Dirty Sports is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by Andy Ruther and Joe Praino. It mixes sports discussion, personal stories, impersonations and general comedy across about 900 episodes.

How do I contact Dirty Sports about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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