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Sports In America with David Greene

Hosted by David Greene

Sports in America, hosted by David Greene, features in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, writers and public figures about how sports shape lives and communities. The show has 50 episodes released weekly, typically about 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Sports In America with David Greene

Long-form sports conversations from a public media newsroom with a loyal, engaged audience

  • Weekly 50-minute interviews with athletes and sports figures give sponsor messages unhurried attention.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.2 from 311 ratings signals an engaged, committed listenership.
  • WHYY and PRX production brings a quality, trusted editorial environment that suits premium brands.
Best forsportswear and athletic equipmentfinancial services and wellness brands
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from Apple ratings, and the commercial audience is undisclosed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
interview, long-form conversation
Tone
thoughtful, reflective
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
48 to 51 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 311 Apple ratings, which falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted for a show with about five years of listing, a public-media producer (WHYY | PRX) and weekly cadence.
Audience asks aboutHow did this athlete overcome adversity?What is the story behind this career turnaround?How does sports shape American society?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by WHYY and distributed by PRX, with no funding links listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover sports careers, adversity, and recovery, with no explicit flags in the feed; the 'Darryl Strawberry Lost it All' title refers to a personal history of substance problems discussed in a recovery context.

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: 82 / 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

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game. From WHYY and PRX .
Sports In America with David Greene's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Sports In America with David Greene

Sports in America is a weekly public media podcast produced by WHYY and distributed through PRX, hosted by David Greene. Each episode runs about 50 minutes and features in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, writers and others whose lives intersect with sports, from championship moments to personal reinvention. The show's website describes it as exploring stories that shape athletes and fans alike.

The show has released 50 episodes in the feed on a weekly cadence, and its Apple Podcasts listing shows 311 ratings with an average of 4.2 out of 5. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, though this is an estimate because podcasts do not publish download figures. The audience appears to skew toward adult sports fans interested in culture and personal stories.

No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show is best suited to brands that value a public media context and long-form storytelling. An estimated rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad may suit sportswear, athletic equipment, and wellness brands. Source: the show feed, WHYY program page, and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Sports In America with David Greene

How much does Sports in America with David Greene charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Sports in America with David Greene about?

The show features weekly, in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, writers and public figures about how sports shape lives, careers and communities.

How do I contact Sports in America with David Greene about sponsoring an episode?

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

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