Raw Room is hosted by former NFL players Daren Bates and Jalen Collins, covering sports, culture and current events with guests, many of them former athletes. The show has 341 episodes released weekly, typically running about two hours. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Former NFL players reach a loyal weekly sports and comedy audience
- Hosted by two former NFL players with a 4.9 average Apple Podcasts rating from 324 ratings
- Weekly two-hour episodes with recurring former pro athletes as guests
- Six years and 341 episodes build sustained listener loyalty
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, guest conversation
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles are playful and the show is marked non-explicit, but comedic sports talk with NFL veterans suggests moderate language; no explicit flag is set.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/raw-room/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1527075053 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/3Reqvf96 |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Splash | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 5 min |
| Blue Cloud | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 41 min |
| Zamoza | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 60 min |
| Velvet Vortex (ft Jordan Matthews) | 2026-09-30 | 2 h 18 min |
| The Cure | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 52 min |
| White Gushers | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
NFL Vets Daren Bates and Jalen Collins talk Sports, Culture and Current Events with Special Guests
About Raw Room
Raw Room is a sports, culture and current events podcast hosted by former NFL players Daren Bates and Jalen Collins, according to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed. Each episode features co-hosted banter and guest conversations, often with former professional athletes, and runs about two hours. The show publishes weekly and has released 341 episodes since August 2020.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 324 Apple Podcasts ratings. Based on that rating count and its publishing history, listeners are estimated to number 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, mostly men in the United States. These audience figures are estimates, not published download numbers.
No sponsors were found in the feed. Estimated rates run about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, a fit for sports, apparel and grooming brands seeking a male sports audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Raw Room can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Raw Room
How much does Raw Room charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor's terms.
What is Raw Room about?
Raw Room is a weekly sports, culture and current events podcast hosted by former NFL players Daren Bates and Jalen Collins. Episodes feature comedic conversation and guests, often former athletes.
How do I contact Raw Room about sponsoring an episode?
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