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Payne & Pendergast

Podcast · www.audacy.com/podcast/all · US · EN
Hosted by Seth Payne, Sean Pendergast

Payne & Pendergast, published by Audacy, is a Houston sports talk show hosted by former NFL player Seth Payne and radio voice Sean Pendergast. It covers the Texans, Astros, Rockets and wider sports with analysis and banter. The feed lists 500 episodes, released Monday to Friday, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Payne & Pendergast

Daily Houston sports debate reaching loyal, opinionated fans of the Texans and Astros

  • Five episodes a week, with 500 episodes in the feed since 2014
  • Hosts include a former NFL player and a longtime Houston radio voice
  • Apple Podcasts shows 218 ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5
Best forlocal Houston sports fan brandsautomotive, food and beverage, and betting-adjacent campaigns
Watch forAudience figures are estimates; the show's Audacy and radio simulcast reach may differ from podcast downloads.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports90%
Football60%
Baseball20%
Basketball10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, panel discussion, call-in and guest analysis
Tone
opinionated, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 45 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%: 218 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band, shifted for a long-running daily show with Audacy distribution and a daily release cadence.
Audience asks aboutWhat do the Texans need to do to win this week?How will Marvin Harrison Jr. perform with the Texans?What is the outlook for the Astros coaching search?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States97%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
AudacySportsRadio 610
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only the show's own radio simulcast on SportsRadio 610.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Sports debate with unfiltered takes and no explicit flag in the feed; no problematic content in the recent titles.

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: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 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 2 days ago.

Houston’s go-to sports talk podcast. Former NFL player Seth Payne and longtime Houston radio voice Sean Pendergast team up on Payne & Pendergast to bring listeners sharp analysis, strong opinions, and unfiltered takes on the Texans, Astros, Rockets, and all things H-Town sports. With a mix of insider insight and relatable banter, Sean and Seth tackle the biggest stories in Houston and beyond.…
Payne & Pendergast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Payne & Pendergast

Payne & Pendergast is a Houston sports talk podcast published by Audacy and hosted by former NFL player Seth Payne and longtime Houston radio voice Sean Pendergast, according to the feed. The show covers the Texans, Astros, Rockets and wider sports with analysis, opinions and banter, often featuring guests such as NFL analyst Ross Tucker and Texans GM Nick Caserio. Episodes are released Monday to Friday, with a median length of about 38 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 218 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5, and the feed contains 500 episodes. Listeners are estimated to be mostly Houston-area sports fans, though audience figures are estimates, not published download counts. The feed shows no sponsors, and the show is simulcast on SportsRadio 610 weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. CT.

The show suits local brands targeting Houston sports fans and campaigns in automotive, food and beverage, or betting-adjacent categories. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, and a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

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

Questions about Payne & Pendergast

How much does Payne & Pendergast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is Payne & Pendergast about?

Payne & Pendergast is a Houston sports talk podcast covering the Texans, Astros, Rockets and wider sports. Hosts Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast offer analysis, opinions and banter with frequent guests.

How do I contact Payne & Pendergast 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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