Hit The Books, hosted by Joey Knish and Brad Powers, covers college football and college basketball betting, with picks, best bets and weekly recaps. The show has 305 episodes, releases roughly every four days, and runs about 55 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Weekly college football betting show reaching engaged sports bettors, sponsored by FanDuel
- Apple Podcasts shows 188 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of an engaged listener base
- Over 300 episodes with a steady four-day cadence and a consistent FanDuel presenting partnership
- Each episode runs about 55 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll during peak college football season
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, analysis, weekly preview and recap
- Tone
- analytical, energetic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- FanDuelThe Hammer Betting Network
- Categories promoted
- sports betting
- Affiliate links
- No
Every recent episode title carries the 'Presented By FanDuel' tag, and the description opens with 'presented by FanDuel'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thehammer.bet/show/hit-the-books |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1643019628 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/HAMMR1605208379 |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| CFB Week 7 Full Breakdown & Best Bets! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 4 min |
| CFB Week 6 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 7! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 3 min |
| CFB Week 6 Full Breakdown & Best Bets! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 1 min |
| CFB Week 5 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 6! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-10-05 | 57 min |
| CFB Week 5 Full Breakdown & Best Bets! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-10-02 | 59 min |
| CFB Week 4 Recap + Early Look Ahead To Week 5! | Presented By FanDuel | 2026-09-28 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Welcome to Hit The Books presented by FanDuel. This is your source for NCAA sports betting content powered by The Hammer Betting Network. This channel looks to provide you with the highest quality college football and college basketball betting content across multiple divisions from bets and picks to insight and analysis. On this feed, we house a multitude of shows with creators such as Joey…
About Hit The Books
Hit The Books is a college sports betting podcast hosted by Joey Knish and Brad Powers and produced under The Hammer Betting Network. The show covers college football and college basketball, with weekly previews, best bets, predictions and recaps. The feed lists 305 episodes released roughly every four days, and the typical episode runs around 55 minutes.
According to the Apple Podcasts listing, the show has 188 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars and has been listed since September 2022. Its audience is estimated, not published: based on the ratings count and show age, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a majority of listeners likely to be male sports bettors in the United States.
Every recent episode is presented by FanDuel, so the show suits sports betting, sports media and fan-facing sports brands. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode based on the estimated audience range. The show's contact details are available on Starbooked.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hit The Books can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hit The Books
How much does Hit The Books charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Actual pricing depends on placement and the terms of the booking.
What is Hit The Books about?
Hit The Books is a college sports betting podcast covering college football and basketball, with weekly best bets, predictions, previews and recaps. It is hosted by Joey Knish and Brad Powers and presented by FanDuel.
How do I contact Hit The Books about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.
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