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The Big Podcast with Shaq

Hosted by Shaquille O'Neal, Adam Lefkoe

The Big Podcast with Shaq, hosted by Shaquille O'Neal with co-host Adam Lefkoe, covers basketball, sports news, comedy and celebrity conversations. The show has 260 episodes released roughly every two days, with a median length of about 10 minutes for bonus episodes and longer full episodes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Big Podcast with Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal's NBA-focused show reaching sports fans through a network-backed feed

  • Hall of Fame host with a weekly-plus publishing cadence across 260 episodes
  • High Apple rating of 4.8 from 261 ratings, with most ratings at five stars
  • Network distribution through iHeartPodcasts and Playmaker supports broad reach
Best forsports apparel and equipmententertainment and streaming launchesevent and ticketing promotions
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings and network context, not published, so confirm figures before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Comedy20%
Celebrity10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, celebrity interview, panel discussion
Tone
energetic, irreverent
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
8 to 12 minutes for bonus episodes, about 35 to 80 minutes for full episodes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 261 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000 mapped to 5,000 to 25,000, shifted up one band for a show under two years old) combined with iHeart and Playmaker network distribution, weekly-plus cadence, and high Podcast Index popularity.
Audience asks aboutNBA trade and roster debatesbehind the scenes stories from comedians and athletesShaq's opinions on current players
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
35%women
65%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
iHeartPodcastsPlaymakerFanatics Fest
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Playmaker and Big Podcast Network as network affiliation and one title references Fanatics Fest as an event.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles reference comedy roasts and Jackass-style humor but no explicit flag is set in the feed; language risk is moderate.

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: 33 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 44 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

NBA Hall of Famer & 4x Champion, Shaquille O'Neal aka SHAQ, goes on the record from Shahookah Studios with co-host Adam Lefkoe to bring you nonstop laughter and unfiltered thoughts on sports, life, entertainment, and more. Along the way, they will be joined by a host of VIP guests for a high energy show you won't soon forget.New episodes every Thursday on YouTube at THE BIG PODCAST WITH SHAQ.…
The Big Podcast with Shaq's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Big Podcast with Shaq

The Big Podcast with Shaq is a sports and comedy show hosted by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal with co-host Adam Lefkoe. It features basketball analysis, celebrity guests and high-energy conversation, published on YouTube and through the Omny-hosted RSS feed with new episodes roughly every two days. Episodes run a median of about ten minutes for bonus content and longer for full episodes.

The show is distributed through iHeartPodcasts and the Playmaker and Big Podcast Network, as listed in the feed. Its Apple Podcasts page shows 261 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates: based on the ratings count and network context, the show likely reaches around 20,000 to 80,000 listeners per episode, mostly US sports fans and comedy audiences. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed.

Estimated mid-roll host-read pricing runs about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Sports apparel, equipment and entertainment brands seeking basketball-focused reach should consider this show. Sponsorship inquiries can be made through the show's contact details, which unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

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

Questions about The Big Podcast with Shaq

How much does The Big Podcast with Shaq charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Exact pricing must be confirmed with the show.

What is The Big Podcast with Shaq about?

The show features Shaquille O'Neal and co-host Adam Lefkoe discussing basketball, sports news, comedy and celebrity guests. New episodes arrive roughly every two days.

How do I contact The Big Podcast with Shaq about sponsoring an episode?

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

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