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The Crappie Connection, hosted by pro fisherman Brad Chappell, covers crappie fishing techniques, gear, lakes and manufacturers. The show has 100 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 37 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000 (estimated), a rate of $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive detail is a long-form interview format with fishing guides and gear makers.

Why brands sponsor The Crappie Connection

Reach engaged crappie anglers who buy the gear they hear about on air

  • Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings averaging 4.8 stars, a strong signal of loyal listeners
  • Episodes run roughly 25 to 50 minutes, giving room for detailed product explanations
  • Guests include tournament anglers and gear manufacturers, so sponsors fit naturally into the content
Best formarine electronicsfishing tackle and luresboat accessories
Watch forEpisodes are every two weeks, so reach is tied to a smaller, niche audience.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Hobbies & Interests20%
Automotive10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, tactical how-to
Tone
informative, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 194 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band) for a show under five years old, with a 14-day cadence, medium-length episodes and a Podcast Index popularity of 6.
Audience asks aboutWhich lures and rigs work best for crappieHow to use electronics like LiveScope on a boatWhere to fish crappie in lakes and during which season
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

30%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Hammerhead Sonar
Categories promoted
marine electronics, fishing equipment, boating accessories
Affiliate links
No

The episode 'Installing Electronics on your boat: Do's and Don'ts' has a site page linking to hammerheadsonar.com, indicating a manufacturer tie-in on the website episode list.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles and descriptions cover fishing techniques and gear with no flagged content; the feed is not marked 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: 46 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence29 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 20 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Pro fisherman, Brad Chappell puts it all out on the table and gives you everything you need to know about the sport of Crappie fishing. He sits down to talk with some of the best to ever wet a line and some of the manufacturers that help make the sport possible. Brad goes above and beyond to give you the best information available. The Crappie Connection is perfect for those long road trips to…
The Crappie Connection's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Crappie Connection

The Crappie Connection is a fishing podcast hosted by pro angler Brad Chappell. According to the show's website, it covers the sport of crappie fishing, including techniques, seasonal tactics, boat electronics and interviews with well-known anglers and tackle manufacturers. The feed lists 100 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median episode length of roughly 37 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 194 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, though the platform lists the release frequency as monthly. Listener figures are not published. Based on the rating count and show age, this profile estimates 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. The audience is likely crappie and freshwater anglers, mostly in the United States.

The feed and show website show a sponsor link to Hammerhead Sonar in the electronics episode. At the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll ad would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode, with the rate reflecting the estimated download range. This show suits marine electronics, tackle and boat accessory brands seeking anglers.

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

Questions about The Crappie Connection

How much does The Crappie Connection charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Crappie Connection about?

The Crappie Connection is a podcast by pro angler Brad Chappell covering crappie fishing techniques, gear, boat electronics and interviews with anglers and manufacturers.

How do I contact The Crappie Connection about sponsoring an episode?

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