Hand In The Dirt
Hand In The Dirt, hosted by Michael Felder, Stephen Hartzell and Michael Surber, is a gardening podcast about football. It has 343 episodes released roughly weekly since February 2020, with episodes typically running about 110 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
A loyal, highly rated football and gardening audience hears every episode
- Apple Podcasts shows 296 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong signal of engaged listeners
- Weekly episodes since February 2020 build a long, consistent back catalogue
- Long-form episodes of roughly 110 minutes give sponsors extended airtime
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview
- Tone
- conversational, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 120 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
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The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1 (explicit), so it is not suitable for family-safe placements.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | rss.com/podcasts/hand-in-the-dirt |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1500150078 |
| RSS feed | media.rss.com/hand-in-the-dirt/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 343 | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 49 min |
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 342 | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 50 min |
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 341 | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 27 min |
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 340 | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 26 min |
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 338 | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 58 min |
| Hand In The Dirt | Episode 337 | 2026-09-02 | 1 h 57 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Hand in the Dirt: A Gardening Podcast About Football
About Hand In The Dirt
Hand In The Dirt is a gardening podcast about football, hosted by Michael Felder, Stephen Hartzell and Michael Surber, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show publishes weekly episodes and has reached 343 episodes since February 2020, with the latest-episode titles in the feed running about 110 minutes each.
The podcast is listed in the Leisure and Home & Garden categories on Apple Podcasts and carries a 4.9 average from 296 ratings. Its audience is estimated, not published: the show appears to draw listeners who follow both football and gardening, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Garden equipment and football merchandise brands are the most natural fit for a show with this niche and listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hand In The Dirt can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hand In The Dirt
How much does Hand In The Dirt charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. The show does not publish its rates, so the final price should be confirmed directly with the hosts.
What is Hand In The Dirt about?
Hand In The Dirt is a gardening podcast about football, hosted by Michael Felder, Stephen Hartzell and Michael Surber. It publishes weekly episodes of roughly 110 minutes and has released 343 episodes since 2020.
How do I contact Hand In The Dirt about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, which handles the sponsorship request directly with the show.
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