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Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

Podcast · mcadampod.com · EN
Hosted by John McAdam

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a history-focused wrestling podcast that reviews classic promotions, matches and personalities, mainly the NWA territories of the 1980s. The show has 100 episodes, releases weekly and typically runs 65 to 120 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 1,000 to 3,000, with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

Weekly deep dives into 1980s NWA wrestling history for a dedicated fan audience

  • Weekly episodes of 65 to 120 minutes cover NWA events in detail, giving sponsors long listening sessions.
  • The show has 202 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.6 average, a sign of a committed listener base.
  • Every episode is a full-length retrospective, so host-read spots sit within an engaged, focused listening context.
Best forwrestling merchandise and collectiblesstreaming or sports entertainment servicesretro and hobby product brands
Watch forAudience is a niche fan base and the explicit flag means brands should check fit before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
History25%
Movies & Television5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, episode-by-episode review, narrative
Tone
nostalgic, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
65 to 120 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 202 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band, shifted up one band for a show under two years old in the feed), 100 episodes, weekly cadence, no visible sponsors, and niche wrestling history audience.
Audience asks aboutWhich NWA events and matches are covered in each episodeWhat happened to wrestlers' careers in the 1980sWhich bookings and storylines were behind major rivalries
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
Other20%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag set to 1, and episode descriptions reference a gang beat down and a violent 1980s angle, which is consistent with a mature rating for wrestling content.

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: 84 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Episode 435: Rubbed The Wrong Way2026-10-161 h 54 min
Episode 434: One Town Per Fan2026-10-091 h 13 min
Episode 433: Nothing Happened Today2026-10-021 h 60 min
Episode 432: Buddy Rose Is Immature2026-09-251 h 41 min
Episode 431: My Pure Strength2026-09-181 h 17 min
Episode 430: Seinfeld’s Nutshell2026-09-111 h 5 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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About Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam is a wrestling history podcast that reviews classic promotions and matches, with a strong focus on the NWA territories of the 1980s. According to the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing, it has 100 episodes, releases weekly and usually runs 65 to 120 minutes per episode. Apple Podcasts shows 202 ratings with an average of 4.6.

The show is published by Arcadian Vanguard and hosted by John McAdam, who presents the episodes on mcadampod.com. Recent episodes review NWA events month by month, with discussion of wrestlers, storylines and backstage events. The feed shows no sponsors in the recent episodes.

Listeners are estimated to be mostly adult wrestling fans, with an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Brands in wrestling merchandise, collectibles and sports entertainment may find the audience a good fit. Sponsorship rates are estimated at $40 to $90 per episode, based on these download estimates.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

How much does Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the spot and the booking terms agreed with the show.

What is Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam about?

The show is a wrestling history podcast that reviews classic promotions and matches, with a focus on the NWA territories of the 1980s. Episodes run weekly and typically last 65 to 120 minutes.

How do I contact Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam about sponsoring an episode?

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

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