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The Bill Barnwell Show

Podcast · www.espn.com/podcenter · EN
Hosted by Bill Barnwell

The Bill Barnwell Show, published by ESPN, features Bill Barnwell and guests discussing sports and beyond, with a strong focus on the NFL. The show has 200 episodes with a weekly cadence and typical runs of 45 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Bill Barnwell Show

Weekly NFL analysis from ESPN with a sizeable Apple rating base

  • Published by ESPN with 200 episodes and a weekly release cadence
  • 652 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5 signal an engaged listener base
  • Episodes run around 50 minutes, giving sponsors room for host-read mid-rolls
Best forsports betting and fantasy platformssports apparel and fan merchandise
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, and ESPN's sales terms may restrict independent sponsorships.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports90%
Business10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, mailbag, predictions and rankings
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 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 episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 652 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted up one band for the show's recent ESPN-backed rollout, with 200 episodes, weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhich NFL players and teams are rising or fallingHow to win fantasy football draftsWhich trades and offseason moves were best
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; ESPN is the publisher and network.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover NFL rankings, predictions and trades with no explicit flag; the feed is marked non-explicit.

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 marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Bill Barnwell and friends talk all things sports and beyond.
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About The Bill Barnwell Show

The Bill Barnwell Show is a sports podcast published by ESPN and hosted by Bill Barnwell, who is joined by friends to discuss sports and beyond. The feed lists 200 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 55 minutes. Recent episodes focus heavily on the NFL, including season predictions, quarterback tiers, trade ideas and fantasy draft strategy.

Apple Podcasts shows 652 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5, which suggests a sizeable but still modest audience. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be predominantly American and male, with the age and gender splits being estimates only. No sponsors appear in the feed, and ESPN is the sole named publisher.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated to cost $360 to $2,000 per episode based on estimated downloads. The show suits sports betting, fantasy sports and sports merchandise brands seeking a football-focused audience.

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

Questions about The Bill Barnwell Show

How much does The Bill Barnwell Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on ESPN's terms and the sponsorship package.

What is The Bill Barnwell Show about?

The Bill Barnwell Show is a weekly sports podcast from ESPN hosted by Bill Barnwell and friends. It covers the NFL, fantasy football, predictions and wider sports topics in roughly one-hour episodes.

How do I contact The Bill Barnwell Show 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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