Hurdle with Emily Abbate is a health and fitness interview podcast hosted by veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate. It features conversations with women in sports and wellness about their careers, mindset and setbacks. The show has 982 episodes, released on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a median length of about 32 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of roughly $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll. Its Friday 5-minute solo episodes give sponsors a short, recurring slot.
Engaged women's sports audience hearing from Olympic and world champions weekly
- Nearly 1,000 episodes with a consistent Tuesday and Friday schedule
- Interviews with Olympic medalists and world champions drive long listening sessions
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 1,362 ratings signals a loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- inspirational, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes for interviews, about 10 minutes for the Friday solo episodes
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
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles cover running, mindset and recovery with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | hurdle.us/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1330434098 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Choosing How We Show Up, Gratitude in Hard Weeks & Ra | 2026-10-16 | 13 min |
| Confessions of a HYROX World Champion: Alyssa McElheny On How Strength | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 1 min |
| 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: I've Run 16 Marathons. Here's What First-Timers Need | 2026-10-09 | 12 min |
| Progress Over Perfection: Olympic Medalist Jess Hull On Grit, Mindset, | 2026-10-06 | 57 min |
| 5-MINUTE FRIDAY: The Magic of the Mundane | 2026-10-02 | 11 min |
| ‘I Refuse To Lose’: Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross On the 90% Me | 2026-09-29 | 58 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Hurdle is where real stories meet next-level ambition. Host, veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, interviews the most inspiring women in sports and wellness, peeling back the curtain on their journeys through vulnerable, deep conversation. Learn the secrets to their success, including the grit, glory, and crucial mindset lessons that help her level-up. Each conversation, a powerful reminder…
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About Hurdle with Emily Abbate
Hurdle with Emily Abbate is an interview podcast in the health and fitness category, hosted by veteran journalist and coach Emily Abbate, according to the show feed and its website at hurdle.us. Episodes feature women athletes and wellness figures discussing training, mindset and comebacks, with interviews typically running about 32 minutes and a short Friday solo episode each week. The show has 982 episodes and is updated every Tuesday and Friday.
The show is rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts from 1,362 ratings, and it is distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Audience size is estimated rather than published: based on rating volume, the show likely reaches 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward women aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no current ad history to report.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode, based on the estimated download range and a $18 to $25 CPM. This suits running, fitness apparel, recovery and wellness brands that want to reach an engaged women's sports audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Hurdle with Emily Abbate can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Hurdle with Emily Abbate
How much does Hurdle with Emily Abbate charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode and an $18 to $25 CPM, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $1,250. Exact rates are set by the show and its representatives.
What is Hurdle with Emily Abbate about?
Hurdle is a health and fitness interview podcast hosted by Emily Abbate. It features women in sports and wellness discussing their careers, mindset and setbacks, with a short solo episode each Friday.
How do I contact Hurdle with Emily Abbate about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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