The Dumbbells, hosted by comedians Erin McGown and Ryan Stanger, is a comedy fitness podcast covering training, nutrition and mindset, with guest interviews. It has 499 episodes released weekly, typically about 84 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Established comedy fitness show with nearly 500 weekly episodes and a loyal listener base
- Nearly 500 episodes released weekly since 2016 build sustained recall
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating across 604 ratings
- Guest-driven format with comedians and fitness figures suits host-read integrations
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, listener Q&A
- Tone
- funny, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 70 to 105 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Headgum
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the network Headgum, with no funding links listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is marked non-explicit, but episode titles reference adult and body-image topics such as 'Ozempic' and sexual-health-adjacent comedy guests, so content is not fully family-oriented.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | headgum.com/the-dumbbells |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1169289521 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/the-dumbbells |
Benchmark score: 19 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| A Classic Rewind: No Cardio (w/ D'Arcy Carden) | 2026-08-05 | 1 h 43 min |
| A Classic Rewind: Erin McGown's First Dumbbells!! | 2026-07-29 | 1 h 33 min |
| A Classic Rewind: Punching and Kicking (w/ Kulap Vilaysack) | 2026-07-22 | 1 h 8 min |
| A Classic Rewind: A 10 Minute Workout and Kid Food (w/ Betsy Sodaro) | 2026-07-16 | 1 h 32 min |
| A Classic Rewind: Workout Variations (w/ Allan McLeod) | 2026-07-08 | 1 h 40 min |
| A Classic Rewind: Intermittent Fasting in Everyday Life (w/ Michael Ca | 2026-07-01 | 1 h 31 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 75 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A funny fitness podcast where comedian/hosts Erin McGown and Ryan Stanger guide your life towards Training Dirty, Eating Clean and Living In-Between.
About The Dumbbells
The Dumbbells is a comedy fitness podcast hosted by comedians Erin McGown and Ryan Stanger, published by the network Headgum. According to the show's RSS feed and its listing on Apple Podcasts, the show covers training, nutrition and mental health in a humorous format, with guest interviews. It has released 499 episodes since October 2016, with a weekly cadence and typical episodes of 70 to 105 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 604 ratings with an average of 4.9. Listener numbers are not published; based on these signals, estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. The audience is estimated to be mostly English-speaking, with the United States as the main market. These are estimates, not measured figures.
No sponsors are named in the feed, and the show has no funding links. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. This suits fitness, nutrition and athletic brands seeking a comedy-led audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Dumbbells can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Dumbbells
How much does The Dumbbells charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated pricing for a host-read mid-roll is about $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final rates are set by the show.
What is The Dumbbells about?
The Dumbbells is a comedy fitness podcast hosted by Erin McGown and Ryan Stanger. It covers training, nutrition, mental health and guest interviews in a humorous format.
How do I contact The Dumbbells 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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