Sources Say Podcast, hosted by Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio with Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country, covers Kentucky men's basketball, recruiting and roster news. It has 461 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically around 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive feature is a recurring Q&A mailbag segment.
Kentucky basketball fans hear recruiting and roster intel weekly from two dedicated hosts
- 461 episodes on a weekly cadence give sponsors a long, consistent run
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 397 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for host-read ad placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, mailbag Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the funding links list is empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent episode titles cover basketball recruiting and roster news only.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | kentuckysportsradio.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1478296139 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/ePxSVwzO |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Ford joins the show! Plus, Aboya hired, UK picked 7th | Sources | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 0 min |
| Ousmane N’Diaye SHINES at Kentucky Pro Day + NBA Scout Intel | Sources | 2026-10-08 | 55 min |
| Kentucky Basketball Injury Updates + What We Learned at Media Day | So | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 6 min |
| Milan Momcilovic RETURNS! Kentucky's Biggest Practice Takeaways | Sour | 2026-09-23 | 1 h 0 min |
| Kentucky Gaining Ground With 5-Star Lewis Uvwo? + Recruiting Board Upd | 2026-09-16 | 43 min |
| Mark Mitchell Fallout; Can Kentucky Still Be a Contender? | Sources Sa | 2026-09-03 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
KSR’s Jack Pilgrim is joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country to break down all things Kentucky basketball and the latest in recruiting. In their weekly show, the duo will discuss the latest with the team, talk to high-level prospects, update listeners on the recruitments of UK's top targets, and analyze their respective games.
About Sources Say Podcast
Sources Say Podcast is a weekly basketball show from Kentucky Sports Radio, hosted by Jack Pilgrim, joined by Shawn Smith of Go Big Blue Country. The feed lists 461 episodes since August 2019, with a cadence of roughly every 7.8 days and a median length of about 60 minutes. Recent episodes focus on Kentucky men's basketball recruiting, roster changes, practice intel and interviews with prospects.
Apple Podcasts shows 397 ratings with an average of 4.6, and the show is listed under Basketball, Podcasts and Sports. Audience figures are estimates only: based on the rating count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode. The feed shows no sponsors, so the rate of $90 to $625 per host-read episode reflects standard CPM pricing rather than past deals.
The show suits regional sports brands, apparel and merchandise companies, and local businesses in Kentucky that want to reach engaged college basketball fans. Sources: the podcast RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Sources Say Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Sources Say Podcast
How much does Sources Say Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Final pricing depends on placement and the agreed deal.
What is Sources Say Podcast about?
It is a weekly show about Kentucky men's basketball, covering recruiting, roster news, practice intel and interviews. Hosts Jack Pilgrim and Shawn Smith break down the team and its prospects each week.
How do I contact Sources Say Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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