The Dunker Spot is a Yahoo Sports basketball podcast hosted by Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones. The feed lists 521 episodes, published about twice a week, at roughly 95 minutes each. Estimated downloads run 8,000 to 22,000 per episode, implying a rate of $140 to $550. It offers X's and O's analysis of the NBA and WNBA.
Twice-weekly NBA and WNBA analysis with a dedicated, highly rated basketball audience
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 rating from 508 ratings, with 486 five-star reviews, suggesting strong listener loyalty.
- Over 520 episodes since 2021, published about every three days, give brands many placement opportunities in long, engaged episodes.
- Yahoo Sports publishes the show, and it covers both NBA and WNBA, reaching fans of each league.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, team previews
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 85 to 105 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Yahoo Sports
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
The feed credits Yahoo Sports as author and publisher, and no third-party sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles such as 'Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview' show sports analysis only, and the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | wondery.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1547857052 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/E6_xetdE |
Benchmark score: 90 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 27 min |
| Southeast Division Preview, WNBA Semifinals Recap + Liberty/Aces offse | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 51 min |
| Pacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 35 min |
| Northwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 32 min |
| Jalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Libert | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 39 min |
| NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA & WNBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.
About The Dunker Spot
The Dunker Spot is a basketball podcast in which Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones analyze the NBA and WNBA, according to the feed description. The feed credits Yahoo Sports as author and publisher. Recent episodes cover division previews, WNBA playoffs, trades and guest team conversations, with an emphasis on X's and O's analysis.
The feed lists 521 episodes since January 2021, released about every three days, with a median length near 95 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average from 508 ratings. Starbooked estimates 8,000 to 22,000 downloads per episode, with low confidence because podcasts do not publish download numbers. No third-party sponsors were found in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $140 to $550 per episode. The show suits sports apparel, consumer apps and subscription brands that want to reach engaged NBA and WNBA fans through long-form episodes.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Dunker Spot can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Dunker Spot
How much does The Dunker Spot charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $140 to $550 per episode, based on an estimated 8,000 to 22,000 downloads per episode. Actual rates are set by Yahoo Sports or the show and may differ.
What is The Dunker Spot about?
It is a Yahoo Sports podcast where Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give in-depth, X's and O's analysis of NBA and WNBA teams, players and stories, in episodes of roughly 95 minutes twice a week.
How do I contact The Dunker Spot about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Because Yahoo Sports publishes the show, inquiries may also route through the network.
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