Hawk Central Hour, hosted by Des Moines Register columnist Chad Leistikow, covers Iowa Hawkeyes football, men's and women's basketball with beat writers and guests. The show has 100 episodes, releasing about every 2.6 days, with a median length of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Iowa Hawkeyes fans hear this twice a week from a Des Moines Register columnist
- Twice-weekly episodes with a median length of about 43 minutes keep the show in front of fans through the season.
- 244 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Pre- and postgame episodes around Iowa games give sponsors high-attention placements tied to game days.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, game preview and postgame analysis
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Gannett MediaDes Moines RegisterHawkCentral.com
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only the publisher's own site and app.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and the titles cover only sports game previews and results.
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 | www.hawkcentral.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1041083121 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/a858b0a5-e5e6-4a1… |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Midseason report on Iowa football, season preview for Hawkeye women's | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 5 min |
| 47 minutes of Iowa men's basketball: How good can this team be? | 2026-10-12 | 47 min |
| Iowa football puts on offensive clinic in commanding road win vs_ Wash | 2026-10-10 | 32 min |
| 5 Big Questions to preview Iowa vs. Washington football | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 2 min |
| POSTGAME PODCAST: Ohio State 31, Iowa 14 | 2026-10-04 | 33 min |
| Iowa-Ohio State preview: Can Tim Lester's offense keep up at Kinnick? | 2026-09-30 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Des Moines Register Hawkeyes columnist Chad Leistikow leads the conversation with our beat writers and frequent special guests to discuss the latest in Iowa football, men's and women's basketball and more. Follow coverage from the entire Hawk Central team at hawkcentral.com or with the Hawk Central app .
About Hawk Central Hour
Hawk Central Hour is a sports podcast covering the Iowa Hawkeyes, with a focus on football and men's and women's basketball. Chad Leistikow, a columnist for the Des Moines Register, leads the conversation with the Hawk Central beat writers and frequent guests, according to the show's feed description. The show has 100 episodes and releases about every 2.6 days, with a median episode length of about 43 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 244 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode. These are estimates, not published download numbers. The feed shows no current sponsors, so the show is open to first sponsors.
The show suits regional sports brands, ticketing and merchandise companies, and Iowa local businesses that want to reach fans around game days. Per-episode rates are estimated at $90 to $625, depending on audience size.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hawk Central Hour can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hawk Central Hour
How much does Hawk Central Hour charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the publisher's terms and the number of episodes booked.
What is Hawk Central Hour about?
Hawk Central Hour is a podcast from the Des Moines Register covering Iowa Hawkeyes football and men's and women's basketball. Chad Leistikow hosts with beat writers and guests, releasing episodes about every 2.6 days.
How do I contact Hawk Central Hour about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly from the listing.
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