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Football For Kids

Hosted by Darren Rees

Football For Kids, hosted by Darren Rees, is a screen-free football podcast for children and families covering footballers, clubs, tournaments and major moments in the game. The show has 488 episodes, releases roughly daily, and episodes run about 19 to 20 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor Football For Kids

A screen-free football show for kids, with a loyal family listenership

  • Daily episodes across 488 episodes build a long-running habit for young football fans
  • Family listening during car journeys, bedtime and school runs suits relaxed, trusted reads
  • Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 194 ratings
Best forkids sports equipment and apparelfamily brands and kids snacksfootball merchandise and experiences
Watch forAudience is children and parents, so offers must respect kids' advertising norms and parental consent.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports80%
Children's Content20%
Formats
narrative storytelling, player profile, quiz segment, tournament coverage
Tone
upbeat, educational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 28 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 194 (50 to 200 band, 2,000 to 8,000) with a 2022 start and daily cadence, a Megaphone host, and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich footballers have the most exciting career storiesHow do the Guinness World Records football editions workWhich clubs and players have won the biggest trophies
Age
0%18-24
15%25-34
55%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom60%
🇺🇸 United States20%
Other20%
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
Yes

Funding link to a Patreon page offering an ad-free version of the show appears in the feed description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Show is marked non-explicit and is aimed at children and families, covering sports stories with no flagged themes.

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: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast for children and families. Hosted by Darren Rees, it tells fun, exciting and easy-to-follow stories about footballers, clubs, tournaments and the biggest moments in the game. Perfect for car journeys, bedtime, breakfast, school runs and football-mad kids who want to learn more without another screen. Email us at Darren@Footballforkidspodcast.com…
Football For Kids's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Football For Kids

Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast hosted by Darren Rees, according to the show's RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It tells stories about footballers, clubs, tournaments and major moments in the game for children and families, with 488 episodes in the feed and a weekly-updated release pattern alongside near-daily episodes. Typical episodes run from about 15 to 28 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings with a 4.7 average, and the show is positioned for car journeys, bedtime and school runs. Audience figures are estimates only: the show is likely to reach UK and US families, with a weighting toward parents aged 35 to 44. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show promotes an ad-free Patreon subscription.

Brands in kids sports, family food and football merchandise should consider sponsoring. Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $40 to $200 per episode.

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

Questions about Football For Kids

How much does Football For Kids charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and volume, and the show's contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

What is Football For Kids about?

Football For Kids is a screen-free football podcast for children and families. Hosted by Darren Rees, it tells stories about footballers, clubs, tournaments and major moments in the game.

How do I contact Football For Kids about sponsoring an episode?

Contact details for the show unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot from the show's listing.

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