Some Work, All Play is hosted by David Roche and Megan Roche, a running coaching duo, and covers training science, races, and running culture. The show has 336 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 91 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged running audience hearing weekly science-backed training discussion from two coaches
- 336 episodes with a weekly release schedule build a long-running, habitual listener base
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 1,993 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction
- Episodes run around 90 minutes, giving room for detailed host-read segments
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, science discussion, race recap
- Tone
- enthusiastic, science-minded
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 80 to 100 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is through a Patreon page linked from the website, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover training, races, and science with no explicit flag set; the episode 325 title references doping in age group sport, which is a topical reference rather than a content concern.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | swaprunning.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1521532868 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/9abbbe4/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 332. The Ultimate Carb Study, Chicago Marathon Hot Takes, The Shoe of | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 30 min |
| 331. The Training Episode! 10 Lessons from Pro Road Runners, Vinny Mau | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 29 min |
| 330. Carbs Before Short Efforts, Why Bicarb May Cause Long-Term Adapta | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 21 min |
| 329. Why You May Not Need Much Intensity, Running Economy v. Power, Th | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 29 min |
| 328. Mysteries of Fatigue Resistance, New Science on the Lactate Shutt | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 26 min |
| 327. How to Improve Fatigue Resistance, Weekly Mileage, Aerobic v. Ana | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Five to ten topics, sometimes about running, with lots of love and enthusiasm and science. We dig deep into training, races, studies, pop culture, and much more! With Megan Roche, M.D. and David Roche!
About Some Work, All Play
Some Work, All Play is a running podcast hosted by David Roche and Megan Roche, who also run a coaching business through the SWAP team. Each weekly episode covers training science, race analysis, and running culture, with a median length of around 91 minutes. The show's website describes its coaching philosophy as science-based, with a focus on speed and long-term development.
The show has 336 episodes since June 2020 and holds 1,993 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.8 average, according to the Apple listing. The audience is estimated rather than published, and the show is funded through a Patreon page linked from its website. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed.
Based on the Apple ratings band, the show's estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which implies a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Running footwear, nutrition, and recovery brands looking to reach engaged endurance athletes are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Some Work, All Play can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Some Work, All Play
How much does Some Work, All Play charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates run about $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Some Work, All Play about?
The show is a running podcast hosted by David and Megan Roche, covering training science, race analysis, and running culture in weekly episodes of about 90 minutes.
How do I contact Some Work, All Play 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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