ESPN College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay Podcast, hosted by Rece Davis with senior writers Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel, debates the biggest stories and key matchups in college football. The show has 370 episodes, releases two to three times a week, and runs about 68 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Weekly college football debate from ESPN's GameDay team, reaching engaged fans each season
- 370 episodes since August 2022, published two to three times a week during the season.
- Apple Podcasts shows 470 ratings, a meaningful signal of an engaged core audience.
- Episodes run about 68 minutes, giving host-read spots room to land during debate segments.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted debate, weekly roundup, pick segments
- Tone
- energetic, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ESPN
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published under the ESPN network with no named third-party sponsors in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles discuss coaching changes, games and conference politics in a sports context with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1640569138 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ESP1734756820 |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The KEY To Making a 24-Team CFP Work + Mike Norvell One Loss Away From | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 25 min |
| Big 12 To Get TWO CFP bids?! + Should Arch Stay One More Year? | 2026-10-12 | 56 min |
| Stockton Sensational vs BAMA + More Week 6 CFB Reaction | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 8 min |
| Time for USC to Move On From Lincoln Riley? + Week 6 Picks | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 23 min |
| Michigan’s DYSFUNCTION & The Kyle Whittingham Question + PSU’s Slow St | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 2 min |
| Jeremiah Smith Breaks Records & Makes His Heisman Case + Week 5 Reacti | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 9 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writers Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the must-watch games in college football. With episodes Sundays/Mondays/Wednesdays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence, this is the place to be for the college sports fan.
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About ESPN College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay Podcast is hosted by Rece Davis with senior writers Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show debates the biggest stories and breaks down must-watch matchups in college football, with episodes released on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays during the fall and a year-round weekly presence. The feed lists 370 episodes, with a median length of about 68 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 470 ratings with an average of 3.1 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers: roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, based on the ratings count and network hosting. The dossier names no third-party sponsors. Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll are about $360 to $1,250 per episode.
The show suits sports brands, apparel companies, betting and fantasy apps, and advertisers who want to reach college football fans during the season. Source: the show feed, the Apple Podcasts listing and the Podcast Index.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. ESPN College GameDay can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about ESPN College GameDay
How much does ESPN College GameDay Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is ESPN College GameDay Podcast about?
The show features Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel debating the biggest college football stories and previewing key games. It publishes two to three episodes a week, with a year-round presence and heavier output during the fall season.
How do I contact ESPN College GameDay 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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