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Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

Hosted by Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson

Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast, published by The Athletic, covers the Oklahoma City Thunder with a rotating group of six hosts including Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith and Alex Speers. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, publishes about every two days, and runs roughly 65 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a sponsor rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

Engaged Thunder fans with a 1,603-rating Apple audience and a 4.9 average

  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,603 ratings with a 4.9 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base.
  • Publishes about every two days from The Athletic, with episodes around 65 minutes in length.
  • Six hosts provide a roundtable format that suits sustained mid-roll reads during the NBA season.
Best forsports betting appssports apparel and fan merchandisestreaming or subscription services
Watch forThe feed shows no sponsor history, so the first integration is unproven and the download estimate is inferred.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Hobbies & Interests15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, roundtable discussion, mailbag Q&A, listener questions
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
50 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,603 Apple ratings points to the 1,000 to 5,000 band, the show is more than five years old, and it is a high-cadence Athletic network show with 1,000 episodes, so the band is not shifted.
Audience asks aboutHow will the Thunder's rotation and roster change this season?Which players will have bigger roles or scoring bumps?Which NBA bets or predictions are worth making?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by The Athletic, a network brand, and the titles reference betting content ("10 Best NBA Bets") without a visible sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover basketball roster and game topics such as "Clippers are in SHAMBLES" and "10 Best NBA Bets"; no explicit flag is set in the feed.

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: 75 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence25 / 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 2 days.

Official Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast of the Athletic Podcast Network featuring Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson, Michele Berra and Alex Speers. Follow us on twitter @DownToDunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast is an official Oklahoma City Thunder show published by The Athletic Podcast Network, according to the feed and the Apple Podcasts listing. Six hosts, including Andrew Schlecht, Jay Smith, Luke Stephens, Taylor Dickerson, Michele Berra and Alex Speers, discuss roster moves, game previews, bold predictions and listener mailbags. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a new episode about every two days and a median length of roughly 65 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,603 ratings with a 4.9 average, the bulk of them five stars. Listeners are likely Thunder fans and NBA followers, estimated at about 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, so the audience estimate and rate are inferred from the signals above rather than from any advertising history.

Brands that sell to sports fans, such as betting apps, apparel and streaming services, are the natural fit. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Source: the show feed and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast

How much does Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. This is a Starbooked estimate, not a published rate card.

What is Down to Dunk OKC Thunder Podcast about?

It is an official Oklahoma City Thunder podcast from The Athletic that covers roster moves, game previews, predictions and listener mailbags with six hosts.

How do I contact Down to Dunk OKC Thunder 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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