Nightcap
Nightcap, hosted by Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, offers nighttime sports talk on the NFL, NBA and college football, with instant reactions to games. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, updated several times a week, with a median length of about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated), a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Nightly NFL and NBA debate with a 1,000-episode archive and a large Apple ratings base
- Over 2,000 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong signal of an engaged listener base
- Daily cadence across NFL, NBA and college football during the season keeps sponsor reads recurring
- Hosts known from sports television give reads a personality-led, conversational context
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup, post-game reaction
- Tone
- unfiltered, energetic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
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
The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles use strong language and aggressive headlines such as "SOUNDS OFF" and "CALLS OUT".
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.iheart.com/podcast/1119-nightcap-with-unc-an… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1706534198 |
| RSS feed | www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432… |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Best of NFL News Part 1: Jalen Hurts OUT + 49ers DT Gracen Halton JOIN | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 8 min |
| Best of NFL News Part 2: Caleb Williams Injury DRAMA + Alaric Jackson | 2026-10-17 | 1 h 8 min |
| Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Seahawks FOLD vs. Broncos + JuJu Smith-Schuster | 2026-10-16 | 43 min |
| Deebo & Joe - Part 2: When Deebo Lost His Hair + Cowboys Season Over A | 2026-10-16 | 43 min |
| Nightcap Hour 1: Unc SOUNDS OFF on Bo Nix + Jalen Hurts OUT with BLOOD | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 1 min |
| Nightcap Hour 2: Caleb Williams Calls INJURY REPORT FALSE + Bradley Ch | 2026-10-16 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago.
No more waiting until morning. Nightcap is the new nighttime sports talk destination with legends Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Hang out with Unc and Ocho as they give their unfiltered takes on the latest headlines from the NFL, NBA, and college football, and give their instant reactions to the biggest games moments after they end.
About Nightcap
Nightcap is a nighttime sports talk podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, distributed through iHeartPodcasts and Omny. According to the show's iHeart page, it offers unfiltered takes on NFL, NBA and college football headlines, plus instant reactions to games. The feed lists 1,000 episodes, with updates several times a week and a median episode length of about 54 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 2,004 ratings with a 4.8 average. Audience size is an estimate: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, based on rating count and feed signals. Listeners are likely sports fans, predominantly men, mostly based in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll costs about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits sports-adjacent brands that can accept explicit language.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Nightcap can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Nightcap
How much does Nightcap charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on package terms and placement.
What is Nightcap about?
Nightcap is a nighttime sports talk show covering NFL, NBA and college football headlines, with hosts Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson giving reactions to games and news.
How do I contact Nightcap 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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