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Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

Podcast · www.gettinsalty.com · US · EN
Hosted by Lou Rufrano, Kevin Kubler

Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast is hosted by Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler, former FDNY firefighters with over 20 years of service each. The show interviews firefighters from the FDNY and other departments about their careers and firehouse experiences. It has 452 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 109 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

Loyal FDNY firefighter audience hearing from veterans of the job weekly

  • Over 450 episodes with a steady weekly release schedule
  • 785 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with the large majority at five stars
  • Hosts are former FDNY firefighters, giving the show strong credibility with its niche
Best forfirefighter gear and workwearfire safety and training productsveteran and first responder brand campaigns
Watch forExplicit language is frequent, so ads should suit a high-profanity environment.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society70%
Careers20%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, storytelling
Tone
candid, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
about 90 to 130 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 785 Apple ratings (band 2,000 to 8,000 per episode), 452 episodes, weekly cadence, Spreaker hosting, and a long-running independent show with a Podcast Index popularity of 6.
Audience asks aboutWhat was it like working in the FDNYHow firefighters handle the job's hardest callsWhat firehouse life is really like
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇮🇪 Ireland3%
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
firefighter apparel
Affiliate links
Yes

Funding link to a Spreaker supporter page and a linked firefighter apparel website (gettinsaltyapparel.com) that sells the show's merchandise.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The show is flagged explicit in its feed, and the description references drinking and ball breaking.

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: 93 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

If you like fires, drinking and ball breaking you will absolutely love our podcasts. We interview some of the greatest firefighters to ever work in the FDNY and across the country. We get them to tell us their stories and experiences through out their careers. You will feel like you are back in the kitchen. Join our hosts Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler (former 20+ year FDNY firefighters).. we are…
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About Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast is hosted by Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler, former FDNY firefighters with more than 20 years of service each, according to the show description. The show interviews firefighters from the FDNY and other departments about their careers, stories and firehouse life. It has released 452 episodes since January 2020, roughly every seven days, with a median episode length of about 109 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 785 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars, and the show's Podcast Index popularity is 6 out of 9. Based on these signals, the audience is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The estimate is ours and not published by the show. Listeners appear to be largely firefighters and people interested in the profession, mostly in the United States.

The show carries no visible sponsor mentions in its feed. Its funding link goes to a Spreaker supporter page, and the hosts' apparel website sells firefighter merchandise. A host-read ad would typically be priced at $40 to $200 per episode, which suits firefighter gear and training brands.

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

Questions about Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast

How much does Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad would typically be priced between $40 and $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast about?

The show features interviews with FDNY and other firefighters about their careers and firehouse experiences. Hosts Lou Rufrano and Kevin Kubler are former FDNY firefighters. Episodes run about 90 to 130 minutes and release roughly weekly.

How do I contact Gettin' Salty Experience Firefighter Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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