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Out the Mud

Hosted by Zach Randolph, Tony Allen

Out the Mud, hosted by former NBA players Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, interviews retired and active basketball players about their careers, teammates and locker-room stories. The show has 62 episodes with a weekly cadence and a median episode length of about 83 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $560 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Out the Mud

Former NBA players share unfiltered locker-room stories every week

  • Guests include former NBA champions and players across several eras of the league
  • Interviews run about 80 minutes, giving sponsors long-form attention
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 192 ratings indicates a loyal listener base
Best forsports apparelsports nutritionsports betting-adjacent brands with compliance review
Watch forFrequent discussion of fights and controversies may not suit family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports95%
Careers5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter
Tone
candid, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
70 to 90 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 192 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band shifted up one band for a show under two years old, with 4.9 average rating and iHeart hosting)
Audience asks aboutWhat happened during a specific player's NBA careerWhich teammates or coaches were the most influentialHow players deal with money, injuries and being cut
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcasts
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; iHeartPodcasts is listed as publisher and network.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles reference fights and fines (for example 'Malice in the Palace', '$50K Fines') and the feed is not flagged explicit, but the show is a sports talk program with adult themes.

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: 11 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 24 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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Out the Mud's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Out the Mud

Out the Mud is a basketball interview podcast hosted by former NBA players Zach Randolph and Tony Allen, according to the show feed and its Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode features a current or former player discussing career moments, teammates and coaches. The show has 62 episodes, releases roughly weekly and runs a median of about 83 minutes per episode.

The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 192 Apple Podcasts ratings. Based on those signals, listeners are likely basketball fans, mostly men aged 25 to 44 in the United States. These audience figures are estimates and are not published by the podcast. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would likely sit between $90 and $560 per episode.

No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the show is published through iHeartPodcasts. Brands in sports apparel, nutrition and similar categories that can accept a candid, adult-themed tone are the most natural fit.

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

Questions about Out the Mud

How much does Out the Mud charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $560 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.

What is Out the Mud about?

Out the Mud is a basketball interview podcast hosted by former NBA players Zach Randolph and Tony Allen. Guests are current and former players who discuss their careers, teammates and locker-room stories.

How do I contact Out the Mud 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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