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Football Weekly
Football Weekly, hosted by Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning with guest journalists, is The Guardian's football podcast covering the Premier League, European competitions, the World Cup and international football. The feed lists 184 episodes with a cadence of about every two days, typical length around 51 minutes. Estimated downloads are 50,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode.
Premier League audience of football fans from a flagship Guardian show
- Over 2,400 Apple ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal a committed listener base
- Episodes arrive about every two days and run around 50 minutes, giving frequent sponsor exposure
- Coverage spans Premier League, Champions League and the World Cup, so placements can align with major tournaments
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, panel discussion, news roundup
- Tone
- analytical, lively
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 55 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
Family friendly
Titles cover match results, transfers and disciplinary rulings with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theguardian.com/football/series/footballweek… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id188674007 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/football/series/footballweek… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| PSG pummel Manchester City while Villa and Liverpool hit six: Football | 2026-10-15 | 53 min |
| Martínez mouths off as Manchester United miss the mark in Madrid – Foo | 2026-10-14 | 54 min |
| Triumphant Manchester City unfazed by Liverpool and Anfield hostility | 2026-10-12 | 55 min |
| Manchester City’s trip to Anfield and is Eckert’s Spygate ban too leni | 2026-10-08 | 51 min |
| Kane makes more England history and Ronaldo claps back – Football Week | 2026-10-07 | 45 min |
| England hammer Croatia and Manchester City get their appeal on: Footba | 2026-10-05 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the…
About Football Weekly
Football Weekly is The Guardian's football podcast, hosted by Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning with rotating guest journalists and writers. The show covers the Premier League, European competitions, the World Cup and international football, with episodes landing about every two days. The feed lists 184 episodes, typically running around 51 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,460 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, and the show has been listed there since 2006. Listeners are estimated to be mostly UK-based football fans, with an audience of roughly 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode (estimated). No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show appears to rely on its publisher rather than paid placements.
A host-read sponsorship would typically cost around $900 to $2,000 per episode, which suits sports-focused brands seeking engaged, match-going and fantasy audiences. Sports betting, apparel and travel brands are the most natural fits.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Football Weekly can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Football Weekly
How much does Football Weekly charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would fall around $900 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates should be confirmed directly with the show.
What is Football Weekly about?
Football Weekly is The Guardian's football podcast covering the Premier League, European competitions, the World Cup and international football, with hosts Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning and rotating guests.
How do I contact Football Weekly 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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