Kap & J. Hood, a daily Chicago sports talk show from ESPN Chicago, covers the Bears, White Sox, Cubs and Chicago sports culture with interviews and recurring segments. The feed lists 200 episodes, published daily in three morning slots, typically 40 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with host-read rates of about $140 to $620 per episode.
Daily Chicago sports talk from ESPN Chicago with a loyal regional audience
- Publishes daily in three morning slots, giving frequent sponsor exposure across a 200-episode catalog.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.0 from 325 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Interviews with local beat reporters and Chicago sports figures keep episodes topical and timely.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, recurring segment
- Tone
- energetic, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 37 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ESPN Chicago
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles reference sports controversy such as a player suspended for PED use, with no explicit flags set 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 | www.espnchicago.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482802816 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/good-karma/kap_and_com… |
Benchmark score: 36 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16 8AM: Shot Or No Shot, Picks, and Friday Folder | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| 10/16 7AM: Cortney Cronin | 2026-10-16 | 39 min |
| 10/16 6AM: Caleb William's Presser Making Noise | 2026-10-16 | 50 min |
| 10/15 8AM: Shot or No Shot/Jesse Rogers | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| 10/15 7AM: Tom Thayer | 2026-10-15 | 41 min |
| 10/15 6AM: Chicago Bears: Is Caleb Williams Back? | 2026-10-15 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
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About Kap & J. Hood
Kap & J. Hood is a daily Chicago sports talk podcast produced by ESPN Chicago. Per the feed and its description, the show covers Chicago sports with a focus on the Bears, White Sox and Cubs, mixing interviews with recurring segments such as Shot or No Shot. The feed lists 200 episodes, published daily in three morning slots, with episodes typically running 37 to 50 minutes.
Hosts Kap and J. Hood appear by first name in the feed; the feed does not list full bios. The show holds a 4.0 average rating from 325 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: based on rating volume and cadence, the show likely draws roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and its audience skews toward Chicago sports fans. No sponsors are visible in the feed.
At an estimated $140 to $620 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits local Chicago businesses, sports apparel brands and ticketing or event sellers seeking regional sports fans.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Kap & J. Hood can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Kap & J. Hood
How much does Kap & J. Hood charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $140 to $620 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's confirmed numbers and the ad slot.
What is Kap & J. Hood about?
Kap & J. Hood is a daily Chicago sports talk show from ESPN Chicago covering the Bears, White Sox, Cubs and local sports news, with interviews and recurring segments like Shot or No Shot.
How do I contact Kap & J. Hood about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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