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Strong Opinion Sports, hosted by Zac Shomler, is an independent sports podcast covering NFL and college football news, opinions and weekly previews. It has 720 episodes with a cadence of roughly one every 8 days and a median length of about 40 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate range of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Strong Opinion Sports

Long-running NFL opinion show with a highly rated, loyal listener base

  • 720 episodes since 2017 with a near-weekly cadence keeps sponsor exposure steady.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 863 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Episodes run about 40 minutes, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Best forsports apparel and fan merchandisesports betting or fantasy football toolsstreaming and sports media subscriptions
Watch forAudience estimates are inferred from ratings, not published download data.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Football70%
News15%
Formats
solo monologue, listener Q&A, episode previews and recaps
Tone
opinionated, analytical
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
40 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings count of 863 (band of 200 to 1,000 ratings, 5,000 to 25,000 downloads), 720 episodes and nine years of history, Megaphone hosting, median episode length near 40 minutes, Podcast Index popularity 2.
Audience asks aboutWhich NFL teams are contenders this seasonHow to evaluate quarterbacks and contractsWhat to expect from the NFL draft and free agency
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other10%
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

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries no explicit flag, and titles show sports commentary with no flagged content; the explicit field is 0.

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: 86 / 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 marks18 / 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 8 days.

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About Strong Opinion Sports

Strong Opinion Sports is an independent sports podcast hosted by Zac Shomler, covering the NFL and college football through opinion, weekly previews and recaps. Per the RSS feed and website, the show has run since August 2017 with 720 episodes, releasing about every eight days, and typical episodes run around 40 minutes. The show is hosted on Megaphone and listed on YouTube.

Apple Podcasts shows 863 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Listeners are estimated to be mostly American sports fans aged roughly 25 to 44, and the estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, the description or the recent titles.

Based on that estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. The show suits sports apparel, fantasy and betting tools, and sports media brands looking for a dedicated football audience.

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

Questions about Strong Opinion Sports

How much does Strong Opinion Sports charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Strong Opinion Sports about?

Strong Opinion Sports is a sports podcast hosted by Zac Shomler that covers NFL and college football through opinion, weekly previews, recaps and listener questions. It has released more than 700 episodes since 2017.

How do I contact Strong Opinion Sports 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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