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The Rick Burgess Show

Podcast · rickandbubba.com · US · EN
Hosted by Rick Burgess, Greg Burgess

The Rick Burgess Show, hosted by Rick Burgess with his brother Greg Burgess and producers, mixes comedy, news commentary and guest interviews on weekday mornings. It has 1,000 episodes with near-daily cadence and typical episodes of about 1.5 to 3 hours. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, with a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Rick Burgess Show

Daily Alabama talk radio with a large, loyal regional audience and syndication reach

  • Over 1,000 episodes and near-daily releases keep the show consistently in listeners' feeds.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,492 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, with most ratings at five stars.
  • Broadcast on 70+ U.S. radio stations, extending reach beyond podcast downloads.
Best forregional brands and local servicestalk radio sponsors seeking Southeast audiences
Watch forPolitical content is polarizing; test brand fit before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Comedy30%
Religion and Spirituality15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, guest interview, bible study segment
Tone
irreverent, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
1 hour 40 minutes to 3 hours (episode feed median about 1 hour 42 minutes)

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 2,492 maps to the 1,000 to 5,000 band, shifted for a show with 1,000 episodes and broadcast syndication across 70+ radio stations; the show is also a syndicated radio program, so podcast downloads may understate total reach.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the latest political news in Alabama and the US?What are the weather and storm updates for the Southeast?What are the funniest moments from the show?
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States95%
🇨🇦 Canada2%
Other3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by iHeartPodcasts and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Politically charged commentary and comedy segments on current events, with episode titles referencing political figures and violence such as animal attacks and tragedies; the feed explicit flag is 0.

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: 50 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 0 days.

The Rick Burgess Show is where bold talk meets big laughs every weekday morning. Hosted by Rick Burgess, alongside Head Producer Calvin “ Speedy ” Wilburn, Content Producer Eddie “Van” Adler, and Rick’s brother, Greg Burgess, this crew has been shaking things up for over 30 years. Together, they bring humor, insight, and a refreshing voice of reason into a sometimes unreasonable world. Airing…
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About The Rick Burgess Show

The Rick Burgess Show is a weekday morning talk program hosted by Rick Burgess alongside his brother Greg Burgess, producers and guests. According to the show's RSS feed and website, it blends comedy, news commentary, guest interviews and a daily Bible study segment, with episodes often running between one and three hours. The show has published 1,000 episodes and updates almost daily, with 2,492 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars.

The show's website describes Rick Burgess as a longtime host of Rick and Bubba radio, and the feed lists the program as airing live across more than 70 U.S. radio stations. Listener reach is an estimate: based on the ratings volume, the show likely draws roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing older and concentrated in the United States.

Sponsors are not visible in the feed or episode titles, and the show is published by iHeartPodcasts. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, which buys access to a large, regional, politically engaged audience. Brands seeking regional reach or talk radio audiences should consider it.

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

Questions about The Rick Burgess Show

How much does The Rick Burgess Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show and must be confirmed directly with the sponsor contact.

What is The Rick Burgess Show about?

The Rick Burgess Show is a weekday morning program mixing comedy, news commentary, guest interviews and a daily Bible study segment. Hosted by Rick Burgess with his brother Greg Burgess, it has aired for more than 30 years.

How do I contact The Rick Burgess Show 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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