The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic FC Podcast, hosted by Emma Paton with reporters David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, covers major stories in world football. It has 1,000 episodes in its feed and publishes almost daily, typically 35 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily football analysis from The Athletic's reporters, reaching engaged UK sports fans
- Near-daily episodes with a 42-minute median length keep the show in regular rotation
- Hosted by experienced football reporters, with a loyal 447-rating Apple Podcasts base
- Clean, analytical content that suits sports, betting-adjacent and fan-lifestyle brands
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, interview, news roundup, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, informed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover football finances, managers and match previews with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1488521447 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6818be7d1d28d62313a… |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Wilshere meets David Ornstein | 2026-10-17 | 18 min |
| Weekend Preview: Leeds vs Man United + Spurs vs Coventry | 2026-10-16 | 34 min |
| Why are Man City and PSG's financial scandals different? | 2026-10-15 | 39 min |
| Are Man United already in crisis again? | 2026-10-14 | 40 min |
| Palmer's new Chelsea deal + are Everton for sale again? | 2026-10-13 | 53 min |
| The Premier League has a serious Man City problem | 2026-10-12 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
The Athletic's flagship football podcast is with you six days a week, bringing unrivalled analysis from the biggest stories in world football. New host Emma Paton is joined by the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle. The show takes you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s…
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About The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic FC Podcast is The Athletic's flagship football show, published in the feed as an episodic series hosted on Acast. It covers the biggest stories in world football through analysis and interviews, with recent episodes examining Manchester City's finances, Premier League trends and managerial changes. The show features host Emma Paton alongside reporters David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle, according to the feed and the show's website.
The feed lists 1,000 episodes, with recent cadence close to daily and a median episode length of about 43 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 447 ratings with an average of 4.3 out of 5. Listeners are likely football fans in the United Kingdom and United States; this is an estimate based on the show's subject and platform, not measured data.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits sports brands, fan merchandise and fintech companies targeting football audiences.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Athletic FC Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Athletic FC Podcast
How much does The Athletic FC Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. These figures are estimates derived from Apple Podcasts ratings and show signals, not published rates.
What is The Athletic FC Podcast about?
The show covers major football stories, including Premier League news, club finances, managers and match previews. It is hosted by Emma Paton with reporters David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and James Horncastle.
How do I contact The Athletic FC Podcast 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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