Starting Strength Radio, hosted by Mark Rippetoe, covers strength training, health, current events and economics, often with guests such as Karl Denninger and Jim Steel. The show has 500 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 74 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Estimated rate is $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running strength training show with a loyal, highly engaged lifting audience
- 500 episodes with a steady biweekly cadence build a deep back catalog.
- 721 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.5 stars, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Episodes run about 74 minutes, giving room for detailed host-read segments.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- Q&A episode, interview, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- direct, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links list is empty.
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The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles touch on political and economic topics such as 'Bonds, Medi-care/-caid, & Data centers with Karl Denninger'.
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 | startingstrength.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id687932160 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:3822… |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Training, Competing, and Life with Eva T | Starting Strength Radio #36 | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 9 min |
| Q&A Episode - Inserts, Ostomy Bag, & Wraps | Starting Strength Radio # | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 2 min |
| Q&A Episode - The Return, the Groove, and Boxing | Starting Strength R | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 26 min |
| Bonds, Medi-care/-caid, & Data centers with Karl Denninger | Starting | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 26 min |
| Q&A Episode - Weight, Height, and Ice Cream | Starting Strength Radio | 2026-08-14 | 1 h 22 min |
| Science is Catching Up | Starting Strength Radio #355 | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 8 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
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About Starting Strength Radio
Starting Strength Radio is a long-running podcast hosted by Mark Rippetoe, author of the book Starting Strength. According to the show's feed and description, episodes discuss strength training and related topics that interest the host, often in Q&A formats and interviews with guests such as Karl Denninger and Jim Steel. The show has released 500 episodes, roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 74 minutes.
The show has 721 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 4.5 stars, according to Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: based on the ratings band, the show likely reaches around 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and listeners are likely lifters interested in barbell training, primarily in the United States. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Estimated rate is roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, which suits brands selling strength training equipment, nutrition, or recovery products to a committed fitness audience. Brands in those categories should consider sponsoring.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Starting Strength Radio can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Starting Strength Radio
How much does Starting Strength Radio charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode, using an $18 to $25 rate per 1,000 downloads.
What is Starting Strength Radio about?
Starting Strength Radio, hosted by Mark Rippetoe, covers strength training, health and related topics, with Q&A episodes and interviews. Episodes run about 74 minutes and are released roughly every two weeks.
How do I contact Starting Strength Radio 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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