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Former Action Guys Podcast, hosted by Justin Cramer, is a conversational show where veterans and first responders share their military and service stories. It has 294 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median episode length near 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Former Action Guys Podcast

Long-form combat veteran stories with a loyal, high-trust military audience

  • Episodes average over an hour and a half, giving sponsors extended listener attention.
  • 294 episodes since 2019 with a consistent weekly-to-biweekly release rhythm.
  • Apple rating of 4.9 from 183 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
Best forveteran-focused brandsoutdoor and tactical gearveteran hiring and benefits services
Watch forGraphic combat content makes this unsuitable for family or general-audience brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Military70%
Careers10%
History10%
Society10%
Formats
interview, guest storytelling, co-hosted conversation
Tone
candid, sober
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
80 to 130 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 183 Apple ratings places the show in the 50 to 200 band, with weekly-to-biweekly cadence, long episodes, a 2019 start, a Spreaker host, and Podcast Index popularity 9 pointing to the upper half of the band.
Audience asks aboutwhat combat deployments were likehow veterans transition to civilian lifemilitary units and specialty roles
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
15%women
85%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
None yet
Categories promoted
apparel, military merchandise
Affiliate links
Yes

The website promotes the host's own merchandise store and the description links to a Patreon page for support.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencehigh
Politicsmedium

The description explicitly warns that some content is not appropriate for children because of graphic descriptions of combat and traumatic events, and the feed is flagged explicit.

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: 63 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks9 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO,…
Former Action Guys Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Former Action Guys Podcast

Former Action Guys Podcast is hosted by Justin Cramer, a former Marine JTAC evaluator who deployed five times to Iraq and Afghanistan and served aboard the USS Makin Island, according to the show description on the feed. The show gives veterans and first responders a casual, conversational platform to tell their stories, with guests from many units and specialties. Recent guests include MARSOC operators, Army Rangers and Special Forces soldiers, and combat camera personnel.

The feed shows 294 episodes since August 2019, released roughly every 14 days, with a median episode length of about 110 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 183 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the show is categorized under Government, Podcasts and Society and Culture. Audience estimates, not published figures, suggest 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly older men in the United States.

The feed contains no host-read sponsorships; the show instead links to a Patreon page and the host's merchandise store. A host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Best suited to veteran-facing brands, outdoor and tactical gear makers, and veteran hiring services. Source: the show feed, the host's website and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Former Action Guys Podcast

How much does Former Action Guys Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated audience of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads. Exact pricing is not published, so contact the show for a quote.

What is Former Action Guys Podcast about?

It features conversations with veterans and first responders about their careers, deployments and lives. Guests cover a range of military roles, from Marine infantry and special operations to aviation and combat camera work.

How do I contact Former Action Guys Podcast 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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