Red Eye Radio, hosted by Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, is a syndicated overnight talk show from Cumulus Podcast Network aimed at long-haul truckers and night-shift workers. It publishes daily, with about 1,000 episodes in the feed and typical episodes of roughly 35 to 75 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily overnight talk reaching long-haul truckers and night-shift listeners
- Publishes daily with about 1,000 episodes, giving repeated exposure over time.
- Audience of truckers and shift workers is a direct fit for fleet, fuel, and road-service products.
- Existing Shell Rotella relationship and website sponsor page show a track record with trucking brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news commentary, weather segment
- Tone
- opinionated, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Shell Rotella
- Categories promoted
- motor oil, trucking services
- Affiliate links
- No
The website sponsor page and the Shell Rotella T Hotline and SuperRigs mentions indicate sponsorship, but no sponsor mention appears in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as "Hollywood Democrats Abandon Ship" and "The Left's Nose is Growing" show heavy partisan political commentary, though no explicit content is flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.redeyeradioshow.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id284675702 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO3198340993 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10-16-26 Part One - Katie's Credentials | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 16 min |
| 10-16-26 Part Two - The Midterms Are Looking Blue | 2026-10-16 | 38 min |
| 10-15-26 Part One - Major Banks Discriminate Conservatives | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 16 min |
| 10-15-26 Part Two - The Left's Nose is Growing | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
| 10-14-26 Part One - Investigating Ilhan Omar's Family Tree | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 16 min |
| 10-14-26 Part Two - James Talarico Emerges | 2026-10-14 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Red Eye Radio is the pre-eminent syndicated overnight radio show hosted by radio vets Gary McNamara and Eric Harley airing Monday through Friday, Midnight to 5am Central. Targeted at long haul truckers, Red Eye Radio has broadened its mission to include virtually everyone living and working non-traditional hours. The audience includes shift workers, travelers, truck drivers and others who embrace…
About Red Eye Radio
Red Eye Radio is a daily syndicated overnight talk show hosted by Gary McNamara and Eric Harley and produced by Cumulus Podcast Network. According to the show's website, it targets long-haul truckers and people working non-traditional hours, covering headlines, policy, popular culture and national weather forecasts. The feed lists about 1,000 episodes, updated daily, with typical episodes of roughly 35 to 75 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,126 ratings with a 4.4 average. Listener estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with the audience skewing toward truck drivers and shift workers aged 45 and older (estimated). Shell Rotella is named as a sponsor on the show's website and in the trucking-focused programming.
Host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. This suits trucking, fleet and motor oil brands seeking a daily overnight audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Red Eye Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Red Eye Radio
How much does Red Eye Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Actual pricing depends on the sponsor package.
What is Red Eye Radio about?
Red Eye Radio is an overnight talk show hosted by Gary McNamara and Eric Harley. It covers news, politics, popular culture and weather, aimed mainly at long-haul truckers and night-shift workers.
How do I contact Red Eye Radio about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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