Road Dog Podcast, hosted by Luis Escobar with producer Kevin Lyons, interviews trail runners, ultramarathoners, climbers and endurance athletes about extreme sports and adventure. The show has 320 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically 55 to 75 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 3,000 to 9,000 per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $50 to $230 per episode.
Engaged trail and ultra running audience across 320 weekly episodes
- Weekly interviews with ultrarunners and race directors build an engaged endurance audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 5.0 from 154 ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Each episode runs about an hour, giving room for a full host-read integration
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation
- Tone
- candid, upbeat
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 75 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- running apparel and merchandise (show's own store)
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Website links to a Patreon subscription page and the Road Dog Store, but no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover races, training and a breast cancer recovery story with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | roaddogpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1507975080 |
| RSS feed | roaddog.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 81 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 419: Honor Flight Part One | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 8 min |
| 418: Jeremy Plaza is Smoking the Trails | 2026-10-05 | 55 min |
| RERUN 360: Scotty Kumer Got That on Vinyl | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 22 min |
| 417: Ron MacKenzie Paces His Carbon Footprint | 2026-09-21 | 58 min |
| 416: Brad Parnell Makes Magic Happen on the Trails | 2026-09-14 | 58 min |
| 415: John Waters Sacrificed for Leadville 100 | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We'll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.
About Road Dog Podcast
Road Dog Podcast is an adventure and endurance sports show hosted by Luis Escobar, a trail running figure, race director and photographer, with Kevin Lyons as producer. According to the show's website, each episode features conversations with athletes and public figures about trail and ultra running, rock climbing, mountain biking and triathlons. The feed lists 320 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about one hour.
Listeners appear to be trail runners and endurance athletes, but this is an estimate, not reported data. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 154 ratings with an average of 5.0. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the website promotes the show's own merchandise store and a Patreon subscription.
Based on an estimated 3,000 to 9,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $50 to $230 per episode. Brands in running gear, nutrition and outdoor travel are the most natural fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Road Dog Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Road Dog Podcast
How much does Road Dog Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 3,000 to 9,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $50 to $230 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Road Dog Podcast about?
Road Dog Podcast interviews trail runners, ultramarathoners, climbers and other endurance athletes about extreme sports and outdoor adventure. Episodes run about an hour, released weekly.
How do I contact Road Dog Podcast 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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