The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit covers sports technology news, product releases and interviews with industry experts, focusing on fitness watches, bike tech and performance tools. Hosted by Ray Maker (DC Rainmaker) alongside DesFit, the show has 148 episodes, releases roughly every 25 days, and runs about 40 minutes per episode. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged sports tech audience rating the show 4.9 stars on Apple Podcasts
- 346 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average, 323 of them five stars
- 148 episodes since 2015 with a weekly-updated feed and a long archive
- Episodes of about 40 minutes covering watches, bike tech and fitness products
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, product news roundup, expert interview
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website's about page links to a Backcountry.com and Competitive Cyclist discount for the blog, not the podcast.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover watches, bikes and company disputes such as 'Strava Sues Garmin' with no explicit flag or mature content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id988577732 |
| RSS feed | dcrainmaker.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Finally Did It? Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 with Readiness | 2026-09-25 | 32 min |
| Garmin CIRQA...Let's Chat! | 2026-08-04 | 34 min |
| Garmin Price Drops, Apple WatchOS 27, and Google's Obsession With Ques | 2026-06-17 | 41 min |
| Fitbit Air: Should Whoop Worry? | 2026-05-10 | 44 min |
| The Watch We Wanted To Love... | 2026-05-03 | 33 min |
| COROS and Wahoo Partnership…A Complicated Collaboration? | 2026-04-28 | 35 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 24 days ago, a new one about every 25 days.
DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about all the latest sports tech news and product releases along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders - everything that you need to know to level up your health, fitness, and sports performance.
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About The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit is a podcast about sports technology, covering product releases, industry news and interviews with experts in fitness and performance tools. Ray Maker, known online as DC Rainmaker, co-hosts with DesFit, and the show's website describes him as a triathlete and runner who writes about his training and gear. The feed lists 148 episodes since April 2015, released about every 25 days, with episodes typically running 35 to 45 minutes.
The show has 346 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.9 average, according to the Apple listing. Its audience is estimated, not reported, at 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States and other English-speaking markets. No sponsors appear in the feed, description or episode titles.
Brands in running, cycling and wearables may consider a host-read mid-roll placement, which at the estimated audience would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits fitness watch, bike computer and endurance gear campaigns, as the feed and website name no sponsors.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
How much does The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from audience signals, not a published price card.
What is The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit about?
The show covers sports technology, including new fitness watches, bike computers and wearables, plus interviews with industry insiders. Ray Maker and DesFit host it, releasing episodes roughly every few weeks.
How do I contact The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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