Heavy Hands is a combat sports podcast hosted by Connor Ruebusch, focused on technique, training and technical analysis of fights. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released weekly, with a median length of about 73 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Weekly technique-focused combat sports show with a loyal, highly rated audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 429 ratings, with 397 five-star reviews
- Weekly episodes with a 13-year archive, averaging about 73 minutes each
- Technical fight analysis suits gear, training and sports nutrition brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, technique breakdown, listener mail
- Tone
- irreverent, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 65 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the episode description refers to face-punching and fight violence.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | heavyhands.libsyn.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id700326799 |
| RSS feed | heavyhands.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 644 - Glue Factory Eliminator | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 14 min |
| 643 - Murder in the Pumpkin Patch | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 21 min |
| 642 - RIP Valentina | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 10 min |
| 641 - The Age of Van | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 31 min |
| 640 - Get in the Van | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 14 min |
| 639 - Debutante Ball | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 11 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Heavy Hands is a combat sports podcast with a focus on technique, training, and all the finer points of face-punching. Find us in the iTunes store, or on heavyhandspodcast.com
About Heavy Hands
Heavy Hands is a combat sports podcast hosted by Connor Ruebusch, according to the show's feed and the Heavy Hands website. The show focuses on technique, training and technical analysis of fights, including UFC and boxing events, and is listed on Apple Podcasts under Sports.
The feed contains 100 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 73 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 429 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, the show is estimated to reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
The show has no sponsors visible in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode, which would suit combat sports equipment, training and fitness brands seeking a dedicated, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Heavy Hands can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Heavy Hands
How much does Heavy Hands charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. Final pricing depends on the agreed placement and terms.
What is Heavy Hands about?
Heavy Hands is a combat sports podcast covering fight technique, training and analysis of UFC and boxing events. It releases episodes weekly, typically around 73 minutes long.
How do I contact Heavy Hands 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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