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The Flank

Hosted by Tommy Paparatto

The Flank Podcast, hosted by Tommy "ZooMaa" Paparatto with co-host Ben, covers the Call of Duty League and other competitive Call of Duty action, with rotating guests including pro players and broadcast talent. It has 508 episodes, released roughly every two days, with a median length near 79 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Flank

Dedicated Call of Duty league audience with a daily-to-biweekly competitive gaming habit

  • 508 episodes since April 2021 with a steady two-day cadence builds a loyal recurring audience.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 191 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
  • Long episodes around 79 minutes give a host-read spot room for sustained listener attention.
Best forgaming hardware and peripheralsenergy drinks and snacks for gamersesports and gaming subscription services
Watch forExplicit flag and monthly Apple update listing mean audience size is modest and the show is esports-specific.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video Gaming90%
Sports10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guest interview, match analysis
Tone
energetic, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
55 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 191 Apple ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), 508 episodes over five years, steady two-day cadence, mid-length episodes, no named sponsors in the feed.
Audience asks aboutWho is winning the Call of Duty League and which teams are in troubleRoster changes and free agent moves across CDL teamsResults and analysis from recent majors and championships
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Feed carries an explicit flag and episode titles use strong language such as "THE FLANK" banter with competitive rivalry tone; no adult or drug content seen in titles.

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: 18 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 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 30 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

Former champion and professional Call of Duty player Tommy "ZooMaa" Paparatto and his co-host Ben discuss the day's action in the Call of Duty league along a rotating set of guests, including professional CoD players, broadcast talent and other VIPs!
The Flank's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Flank

The Flank Podcast is an esports show focused on the Call of Duty League and related competitive Call of Duty action. Hosted by Tommy "ZooMaa" Paparatto, a former champion and professional player, with co-host Ben, the show brings in rotating guests including professional players, broadcast talent and other VIPs. Source: the show's RSS feed and Spotify for Podcasters page.

The show has published 508 episodes since April 2021, typically every two days, with a median episode length of about 79 minutes. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 191 ratings with a 4.9 average. Listener figures are not published; based on these signals, estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the show is tagged with an explicit flag in the feed. The feed shows no current sponsors.

The show suits gaming hardware, energy drink and esports brand campaigns aimed at competitive Call of Duty fans. A host-read mid-roll at an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode fits brands targeting that niche.

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

Questions about The Flank

How much does The Flank charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Actual rates depend on the terms agreed with the show.

What is The Flank about?

The Flank is an esports podcast hosted by Tommy Paparatto and Ben that covers the Call of Duty League, with rotating guests including pro players and broadcast talent. Episodes are released about every two days.

How do I contact The Flank about sponsoring an episode?

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

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