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Sessions, hosted by poker veteran DGAF, is a serial documentary following his attempted comeback after financial collapse and a poker career marked by highs and low points. The show has 87 episodes released roughly every eight days, with a median length of about 43 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Sessions

A serial poker comeback documentary with a loyal, engaged listener base

  • Episodes run roughly 43 minutes on a steady cadence of about eight days.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 269 ratings with a 4.8 average, a strong sign of listener loyalty.
  • Serial format means listeners follow the story across many episodes, supporting recall for sponsors.
Best forgaming and poker accessoriesonline poker or gaming platformsmental wellness or self-improvement brands
Watch forContent is personal and emotionally raw; sponsors should review episode themes before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests45%
Gaming25%
Personal Journals30%
Formats
serial documentary, solo monologue, narrative
Tone
candid, introspective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 269 (band 200 to 1,000, 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), with the show older than five years and a steady biweekly-to-weekly cadence, an Acast host and no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutHow does the poker comeback progress and what bankroll is left?How is he handling debt and homelessness?What is life like as a single dad during this period?
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
30%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed is not flagged explicit, though the description references brutal honesty and personal hardship; titles such as 'What My Stepdad Did' suggest difficult personal content.

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: 81 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

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Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

High Stakes poker vet DGAF hit rock bottom in 2017, after twice rising to the top of the poker world. He embarks on his "3rd Rise" homeless, buried in debt, with no bankroll, and with bills piling up by the day. He also has "Poker PTSD" after too many years in the game and one entire year filled with coolers and bad beats... Ride along as he attempts to do the impossible--make one last comeback…
Sessions's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sessions

Sessions is a serial documentary podcast hosted by poker veteran DGAF, as described on the show's Acast page and website. The show follows his attempt to rebuild after falling from the top of the poker world, covering debt, homelessness, poker-related stress and parenting. It runs roughly 87 episodes on a cadence of about every eight days, with a median episode length of around 43 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 269 ratings with a 4.8 average, according to the Apple Podcasts listing. Listener figures are estimates, not published data: the show is likely reaching roughly 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode, with an audience that appears to skew toward adults interested in poker, comeback stories and personal documentaries.

The feed shows no sponsors, so the show's commercial history is limited to none seen. Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $90 to $630 per episode. Brands in poker, gaming or self-improvement are the most natural fit.

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

Questions about Sessions

How much does Sessions charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener estimates, not a published price list.

What is Sessions about?

Sessions is a serial documentary by poker veteran DGAF about his attempted comeback after financial collapse, covering poker, debt, homelessness and single parenting in personal, candid episodes.

How do I contact Sessions about sponsoring an episode?

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

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