Press Box Chronicles
Press Box Chronicles, hosted by sports writer Jeff Pearlman, covers the stories behind athletes, teams and sporting events, often focusing on forgotten figures and scandals. The show has 81 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-form sports storytelling with a loyal, engaged baseball and football audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 357 ratings signals strong listener approval.
- Weekly episodes of about 28 minutes give sponsors a consistent, predictable slot.
- Deep-dive stories on athletes and scandals attract listeners who follow sports history closely.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, long-form storytelling
- Tone
- candid, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 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
Titles reference drugs and alcohol, such as 'Alcohol, Drugs, Strippers & Dingers' and 'Chain Smoking & Alcoholism Led David Woodley To A Super Bowl', and the explicit flag is 0 in the feed while the content is frequently crude.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/press-box-chroni… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1801103628 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/vs8Grvn4 |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Way Down: How Pearl Washington Went From College Phenom To NB | 2026-10-12 | 27 min |
| Gary Carter And The Trade That Gave Birth To A Mets World Series | 2026-10-05 | 27 min |
| Lyman Bostock Signed One Of The Richest Deals In MLB History ... 6 Mon | 2026-09-28 | 41 min |
| Walter Payton's Best Friend Showed Up When It Mattered Most | The Matt | 2026-09-21 | 29 min |
| America's Worst D-I Athlete Of All-Time! | 2026-09-14 | 35 min |
| The GREATEST Sporting Event Of My Life - Mets vs Braves 10 Days After | 2026-09-07 | 25 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Welcome to Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman—the show where a cranky middle-aged sports writer who has seen it all takes you behind the scenes and into the stories. Bringing Journalism back. I’m your host, Jeff Pearlman
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About Press Box Chronicles
Press Box Chronicles is a sports history podcast hosted by Jeff Pearlman, a sports writer whose website describes him as the author of several sports books. The show publishes weekly episodes of about 28 minutes covering athletes, teams and scandals, with 81 episodes in the feed since March 2025, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 357 Apple Podcasts ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on the rating count, the show's estimated audience is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to skew male and over 35, which is an estimate and not confirmed data.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which buys access to a sports-focused audience. Sports apparel, collectibles and men's lifestyle brands are the most likely fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Press Box Chronicles can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Press Box Chronicles
How much does Press Box Chronicles charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and the placement requested.
What is Press Box Chronicles about?
Press Box Chronicles is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Jeff Pearlman that tells stories behind athletes, teams and scandals in baseball, football and basketball history, with episodes of about 28 minutes.
How do I contact Press Box Chronicles 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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