Stab Podcasts, the audio arm of STAB Magazine, covers professional surfing, surf filmmaking, competition controversies and surfboard design through The Drop, StabMic and Unplugged with Mick Fanning. The feed holds 434 episodes, updated about every 3 days, typically 50 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 1,000 to 3,000, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged surf-culture audience in a long-running, explicit-flagged sports show
- 434 episodes since December 2017, with a 4.5 average Apple Podcasts rating from 174 ratings
- Recent episodes run 50 to 70 minutes, giving host-read reads room for a full segment
- Audience skews 25 to 34 and male, a fit for surf, travel and outdoor gear brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- candid, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website links to Stab Premium but the feed shows no funding links or named sponsors in the last 20 episodes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is flagged explicit and the episode 'Cocaine Spoons & Raw Cowabunga Spirit' and 'Hossegor Beach Cocaine Ep 1' cover drug topics, alongside allegations coverage.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | stabmag.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1323896062 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:3627… |
Benchmark score: 71 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Surfer allegations update + our Portugal Picks | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 10 min |
| How A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Is Changing Surfboard Design | StabMi | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 1 min |
| "I'm the best shaper in the world... it's not an ego thing" | 2026-10-09 | 49 min |
| DEFECT: In Conversation | StabMic Ep. 33 | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 13 min |
| The Ethics Of Surf Filmmaking | 2026-10-01 | 53 min |
| The Day Greg Long Drowned | StabMic Ep. 32 | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Your one stop shop for all Stab Podcasts including: The Drop, Stab MIC, CUSP, and Unplugged with Mick Fanning
About Stab Podcasts
Stab Podcasts is the audio companion to STAB Magazine, a surf media outlet whose website describes its team as writers, video editors and photojournalists. The feed covers professional surfing, surf filmmaking, competition judging and surfboard design across shows including The Drop, StabMic and Unplugged with Mick Fanning. Hosts are not named in the dossier.
The feed holds 434 episodes, with a new one about every three days. Episodes typically run 50 to 70 minutes, and Apple Podcasts lists a 4.5 average rating from 174 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly men aged 25 to 34, with an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode (estimate, low confidence).
No sponsors are named in the feed, so the show has no visible advertising history. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $90 per episode. Surf, outdoor and travel brands 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. Stab Podcasts can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Stab Podcasts
How much does Stab Podcasts charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $90. Rates are estimates derived from public signals, not a published price list.
What is Stab Podcasts about?
Stab Podcasts covers professional surfing, surf filmmaking, competition controversies and surfboard design. It is the audio arm of STAB Magazine and includes shows such as The Drop and StabMic.
How do I contact Stab Podcasts 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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