Hardwood Hustle is a basketball coaching podcast from HardwoodHustle.com, hosted by TJ Rosene, Sam Allen and Lisa O'Meara. It covers coaching culture, practice design, game strategy and guest interviews with coaches. With 575 episodes released weekly and typical episodes of about 42 minutes, it draws an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Host-read sponsor rate is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach basketball coaches who listen weekly to improve their programs
- 575 episodes with a steady weekly release since 2017
- Average Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 601 ratings
- Guest interviews with recognized coaches build an engaged, professional audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, guest interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- educational, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- PGC Basketball
- Categories promoted
- basketball coaching services, basketball training
- Affiliate links
- No
The description names PGC Basketball as the brand behind the show, and the website names PGC Coaching; a free video series offer is promoted as a listener bonus.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover coaching strategy, culture and recruiting with no explicit flag in the feed.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hardwoodhustle.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id658885222 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/hardwoodhustle |
Benchmark score: 92 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 675 - Do They Need You, or Do They Own It? | 2026-10-13 | 43 min |
| Episode 674 - Emotional Intelligence for Coaches with Duane Jourdeans | 2026-10-06 | 55 min |
| Episode 673 - Building a Winning Preseason | 2026-09-29 | 48 min |
| Episode 672 - Choosing Your Style of Play | 2026-09-22 | 41 min |
| Episode 671 - Permission to Fail | 2026-09-15 | 41 min |
| Episode 670 - Coach Chris Kreider, Georgia Tech | 2026-09-08 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Hardwood Hustle is a basketball podcast brought to you by PGC Basketball seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches around the world. Your hosts, TJ Rosene, Sam Allen, and Lisa O'Meara share their experiences and perspectives centered around the game of basketball. Guest interviews from the biggest names in basketball and beyond, provide keen insights into how coaches can achieve a high…
About Hardwood Hustle
Hardwood Hustle is a basketball coaching podcast produced by HardwoodHustle.com and hosted by TJ Rosene, Sam Allen and Lisa O'Meara. According to the website, the show seeks to educate, empower and encourage coaches, with discussions on practice design, team culture, game strategy and guest interviews with coaches. The feed shows 575 episodes released weekly, with typical episodes of about 42 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 601 ratings with an average of 4.6 stars, and no download figures are published. Based on those ratings and the show's age, listenership is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking basketball coaches in the United States. These figures are estimates and not verified by the publisher.
The show promotes PGC Basketball and a free coaching video series as a listener bonus. Sponsorship rates are estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read episode, a range that reflects the audience estimate. Brands in basketball equipment and coaching education should consider the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hardwood Hustle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hardwood Hustle
How much does Hardwood Hustle charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.
What is Hardwood Hustle about?
Hardwood Hustle is a basketball coaching podcast that covers practice design, team culture, game strategy and interviews with coaches. Hosts TJ Rosene, Sam Allen and Lisa O'Meara share their perspectives.
How do I contact Hardwood Hustle about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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