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PokerNews Podcast

Hosted by Chad Holloway, Kyna England, Mike Holtz

The PokerNews Podcast, hosted by Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz, covers poker news, stories, debates and industry gossip. The weekly show has 100 episodes in the feed and typical episodes run about 35 to 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll host-read.

Why brands sponsor PokerNews Podcast

Weekly poker news show reaching an engaged gambling-focused audience

  • Hosted by WSOP bracelet winners and established poker media figures
  • Weekly cadence with consistent episodes across a 100-episode back catalog
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 232 ratings signals a loyal listener base
Best foronline poker and gambling operatorspoker equipment and media brands
Watch forGambling-related sponsors may face regulatory limits, and the explicit flag and strong language suit adult audiences.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Gambling70%
Sports15%
News15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, news roundup, interview
Tone
candid, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 232 sits in the 50 to 200 to 200 to 1,000 range, moved to the 200 to 1,000 band as a 100-episode show with weekly cadence, Libsyn hosting and a popularity score of 9 supports the upper part of that band.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest poker news and cheating controversy?What happened at the World Series of Poker this year?Which poker pros are featured as guests?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States55%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other25%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
PokerNewsPokerStars888pokerPartyPokerFanDuel
Categories promoted
online poker, gambling
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website references PokerStars and 888 Poker as news sections of the parent publisher, not as episode sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is flagged explicit and an episode title contains a strong expletive ('F*** the Markup Police').

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: 85 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 6 days.

The PokerNews Podcast, the longest-running news show in the poker world with over 800 episodes, releases new episodes every Friday! Each episode includes the latest news, stories, debates, and gossip from the community. From Poker Hall of Famers to World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champions, the PokerNews Podcast has welcomed the biggest guests in the industry. WSOP bracelet winner Chad…
PokerNews Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About PokerNews Podcast

The PokerNews Podcast covers the latest news, stories, debates and gossip from the poker world. Hosted by Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz, according to the show's website, the weekly show runs about 35 to 40 minutes per episode and has 100 episodes in its feed. It carries an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 232 ratings, as listed on Apple Podcasts.

Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, most likely poker players and gambling-news followers in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. No sponsors were seen in the feed; the website references PokerStars and 888 Poker only as news sections of its publisher.

Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, buying placement in a niche, engaged poker audience. The show suits gambling operators, poker equipment brands and media companies, subject to regulatory limits and an explicit rating from the feed.

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

Questions about PokerNews Podcast

How much does PokerNews Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and agreed terms.

What is PokerNews Podcast about?

The PokerNews Podcast is a weekly show covering poker news, stories, debates and industry gossip. It is hosted by Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz, and features guests including poker hall of famers and WSOP champions.

How do I contact PokerNews Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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