the morning shakeout podcast
The Morning Shakeout Podcast, hosted by Mario Fraioli, gleans insight from athletes, coaches and personalities in running, with frequent guest Simon Freeman. The show has 282 episodes released roughly every 38 days, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
A loyal running audience of 1,000-plus Apple ratings and a 4.9 average
- Host Mario Fraioli has published 282 episodes since 2017, with a 4.9 Apple Podcasts average from 1,022 ratings.
- Guests include Boston Marathon champion Des Linden and Olympian Shalane Flanagan, drawing serious runners and coaches.
- The show's newsletter and website have a combined audience with a 66% average open rate on the newsletter.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, ask me anything
- Tone
- conversational, insightful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- New BalancePrecision Fuel & Hydration
- Categories promoted
- running footwear, sports nutrition and hydration
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show's partners page lists New Balance and Precision Fuel & Hydration as podcast and newsletter sponsors, while no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent episode titles cover running, training, teamwork and interviews with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | themorningshakeout.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1320788737 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/61bb951645cc6900145… |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 253 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on the Work That Happens | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 15 min |
| Episode 252 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Resetting Expectation | 2026-06-01 | 1 h 3 min |
| Episode 251 | Matt Taylor on Brand Building, Storytelling, and Creativ | 2026-05-11 | 1 h 20 min |
| Episode 250 | Raziq Rauf on Running Crews, Culture, and Community | 2026-03-30 | 1 h 16 min |
| Episode 249 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Like the Wind U.S., F | 2026-03-09 | 1 h 32 min |
| Episode 248 | Devin Kelly on His New Novel, Exploring His Obsessions, | 2026-02-03 | 1 h 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 48 days ago, a new one about every 38 days.
Host Mario Fraioli gleans insight and inspiration from top athletes, coaches, and personalities in the sport of running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About the morning shakeout podcast
The Morning Shakeout Podcast is a running show hosted by Mario Fraioli, who according to his website is a athlete, coach and journalist who launched the companion newsletter in November 2015. The show features interviews with athletes, coaches and creatives in the sport, along with conversations with frequent guest Simon Freeman. Episodes run about 70 to 90 minutes and the show has released 282 episodes since December 2017, with a new episode roughly every 38 days.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.9 average rating from 1,022 ratings. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be serious runners and coaches, with an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Sponsors seen on the show's partners page include New Balance and Precision Fuel & Hydration.
Based on the dossier, a host-read sponsorship at an estimated $90 to $625 per episode suits running footwear, nutrition and hydration brands that want access to an engaged endurance audience. The show is a fit for brands aiming at committed runners rather than casual listeners.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. the morning shakeout podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about the morning shakeout podcast
How much does The Morning Shakeout Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the dossier.
What is The Morning Shakeout Podcast about?
The Morning Shakeout Podcast features conversations with athletes, coaches and creatives in running, hosted by Mario Fraioli. Recent episodes cover training, running culture and sustainability in the sport.
How do I contact The Morning Shakeout Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's sponsorship page also invites sponsorship inquiries directly.
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