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KSR, hosted by Matt Jones, is a sports talk show from iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM) covering Kentucky and wider sports news. The feed holds 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with typical episodes running about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor KSR

Daily Kentucky sports talk with a large, loyal audience of local fans

  • Publishes daily hour-long sports talk episodes, with 1,000 episodes in the feed.
  • Carries a 4.7 average Apple rating from 4,047 ratings, a sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Backed by the iHeartPodcasts network and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM) for broad distribution.
Best forregional sports sponsorsfootball season promotionslocal dealer and restaurant campaigns
Watch forSponsor inventory and mid-roll placement are not visible in the feed, so confirm availability directly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports90%
Event10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, call-in and commentary, game recap
Tone
conversational, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 4,047 Apple ratings fall in the 1,000 to 5,000 band (20,000 to 80,000 downloads), supported by a 2017 listing date, a daily cadence, the iHeartPodcasts network and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich college football games and team results are being discussedWhat the weekly NFL previews and recaps predictWhat the hosts think about recent coaching and roster decisions
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcastsSports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM)
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published under the iHeartPodcasts network and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM) as its author.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Sports talk and game coverage titles such as 'KSR Postgame UK FB vs LSU 10/11/26' carry no flagged content; the feed has no explicit flag.

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

Benchmark score: 50 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
2026-10-16- KSR - Hour 22026-10-1642 min
2026-10-16- KSR - Hour 12026-10-1643 min
2026-10-15- KSR - Hour 22026-10-1543 min
2026-10-15- KSR - Hour 12026-10-1542 min
NFL Cover Zero: Week 6 Previews2026-10-1448 min
2026-10-14- KSR - Hour 22026-10-1443 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.

Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon.
KSR's own show description from the podcast feed

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About KSR

KSR is a daily sports talk show from iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM), hosted by Matt Jones, according to its feed and iHeart page. It covers sports news, college football and NFL previews and recaps, and the crew's commentary, with episodes typically running about 43 minutes. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, and the show is updated daily.

Apple Podcasts shows 4,047 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume, daily cadence and network backing. The audience is likely to skew male and toward Kentucky sports fans in the United States.

The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll would be estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. This show suits regional sports brands, football season campaigns and local businesses seeking a Kentucky audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. KSR can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about KSR

How much does KSR charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. These figures are estimates and final pricing depends on the show's rate card.

What is KSR about?

KSR is a daily sports talk show from iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM), hosted by Matt Jones. It covers sports news, college football and NFL previews, with hour-long episodes.

How do I contact KSR 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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