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The Grey Nato

Hosted by James Stacey, Jason Heaton

The Grey NATO, hosted by James Stacey and Jason Heaton, covers travel, adventure, diving, driving, gear and watches. The show has 404 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a sponsorship rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Grey Nato

Long-running watch and adventure show with a loyal, high-rated audience

  • Ten years and 404 episodes of weekly watch, travel and gear discussion.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 838 ratings, with 788 five-star reviews.
  • Hosts review new releases and trips in detail, suited to lifestyle and gear brands.
Best forwatch and horology brandsoutdoor and travel gearadventure and driving products
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published, and the audience skews older.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Hobbies & Interests55%
Travel25%
Automotive10%
Sports10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, new product review
Tone
conversational, knowledgeable
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 838 (band 200 to 1,000 mapping to 5,000 to 25,000), 404 episodes over ten years, weekly cadence, no network sponsors named, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhich new watch releases are worth buying?How do watches perform on adventures and dives?What gear do the hosts use on their trips?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇨🇦 Canada15%
🇬🇧 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
Yes

A Substack funding link ('Support this Podcast') is listed in the feed, with no sponsor mentions found in the recent episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover watches, diving, driving and travel with no explicit flags.

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: 92 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

A loose discussion of travel, adventure, diving, driving, gear, and most certainly watches! Hosts Jason Heaton and James Stacey break down their love for adventure, their addiction to watches, and the many forms both can take. Have a question? Let us know at thegreynato@gmail.com.
The Grey Nato's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Grey Nato

The Grey NATO is a weekly podcast hosted by James Stacey and Jason Heaton, covering travel, adventure, diving, driving, gear and watches. According to the show's feed and website, the podcast has released 404 episodes since February 2016, with episodes typically running 50 to 60 minutes.

The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 838 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which suggests a loyal listener base. Listeners are most likely watch enthusiasts and adventure travellers, though these audience figures are estimates rather than published data.

The show carries no sponsors in its recent feed and links to a Substack subscription for support. Estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode put a host-read mid-roll at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Watch, travel and outdoor gear brands are the most natural fit.

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

Questions about The Grey Nato

How much does The Grey NATO charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll spot is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is The Grey NATO about?

The Grey NATO is a weekly podcast hosted by James Stacey and Jason Heaton that covers travel, adventure, diving, driving, gear and watches, with episodes typically running 50 to 60 minutes.

How do I contact The Grey NATO about sponsoring an episode?

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

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