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MMA Junkie Radio

Podcast · mmajunkie.usatoday.com · US · EN
Hosted by George Hartle

MMA Junkie Radio, hosted by Gorgeous George and Goze, covers mixed martial arts, boxing, pro wrestling and combat sports with interviews and event previews and recaps. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released about every 3.5 days, with a median length of roughly 85 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor MMA Junkie Radio

Long-running MMA show with a loyal, highly rated combat sports audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 691 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
  • Semiweekly episodes running around 85 minutes give repeated exposure across the season.
  • Coverage spans UFC, PFL, boxing and pro wrestling, reaching fans of the wider combat sports calendar.
Best forSports nutrition and supplementsFitness apparel and gearBetting and fantasy sports promotions
Watch forThe feed is flagged explicit and covers violent sports, so suitability needs review before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Wrestling15%
News15%
Formats
interview, news recap, event preview
Tone
informative, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment65/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 691 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000 per episode), supported by a 100-plus episode count, semiweekly cadence, multi-year listing since 2008, and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich fighters are next in line for title shots?What happened at the latest UFC event?What do fighters and promoters say in recent interviews?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Gannett MediaUSA TodayMMA JunkieMandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is owned by Gannett Media and broadcasts from Mandalay Bay's Race & Sports Book.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and the content covers violent combat sports, so caution is advised.

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: 87 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Go in depth with MMA’s most prominent fighters, promoters, trainers and managers from the UFC, Bellator and the other top promotions in the world of #MMA. MMA Junkie Radio is the official radio show and podcast of MMA Junkie (five-time World MMA Awards “Best Media Source” winner). The show broadcasts from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book in Las Vegas with hosts, “Gorgeous”…
MMA Junkie Radio's own show description from the podcast feed

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About MMA Junkie Radio

MMA Junkie Radio is a combat sports podcast covering mixed martial arts, boxing and pro wrestling. Hosted by Gorgeous George and Goze, the show broadcasts from the Race & Sports Book at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, according to the feed and the show's description. It is the official radio show and podcast of MMA Junkie, a publication owned by Gannett Media.

The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released roughly every 3.5 days, with episodes typically running 70 to 100 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 691 ratings averaging 4.5 stars. Listener figures are estimates: based on these signals, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that is mostly male and United States based.

No sponsors are named in the feed. For estimated reach, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode. Brands in sports nutrition, fitness gear and sports entertainment should consider sponsoring the show.

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

Questions about MMA Junkie Radio

How much does MMA Junkie Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship package and is agreed with the show.

What is MMA Junkie Radio about?

MMA Junkie Radio covers mixed martial arts, boxing and pro wrestling. Episodes include event previews, results recaps and interviews with fighters, promoters and trainers.

How do I contact MMA Junkie Radio 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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