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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Podcast · theringer.com · US · EN
Hosted by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show, hosted by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly and Craig Horlbeck, covers NFL news, fantasy football strategy, waiver wire picks and weekly recaps. The show has 840 episodes, updated daily, with a median length of about 96 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000 (estimated), implying a host-read rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Daily fantasy football show from The Ringer reaching engaged NFL audiences each week

  • Publishes daily during the NFL season, keeping sponsors visible across the full week
  • Episodes average about 96 minutes, giving host-read spots sustained attention
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 1,753 ratings signals a loyal listener base
Best forsports betting and fantasy appsfantasy-adjacent consumer brandssports apparel and gear
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, and the explicit flag may limit some family-oriented brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports80%
Fantasy Sports15%
Comedy5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, weekly preview and recap, waiver wire analysis
Tone
playful, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
75 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode50k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,753 ratings, placing the show in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, with a 2020 start, daily cadence, Megaphone hosting and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhich players to add or drop on the waiver wire this weekHow to adjust fantasy rosters after injuriesWhat the weekly NFL results mean for playoff and fantasy outlooks
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

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

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed and the description names only the network.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries the explicit flag (explicit=1), and episode titles are sports-focused with playful wording such as 'Fantasy Court' and 'Laxative Max'.

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 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is a daily NFL and fantasy football podcast from The Ringer, hosted by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly and Craig Horlbeck. Each episode mixes weekly recaps, previews, waiver wire picks and fantasy strategy, with a median run time of about 96 minutes. The feed lists 840 episodes, and the show is named differently across seasons.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,753 ratings with a 4.5 average. Listeners are likely fantasy football players and NFL fans, mostly based in the United States; these audience figures are estimates and are not published by the show. The feed names no sponsors, and the network is The Ringer.

At an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate would be roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, suited to sports betting, fantasy and sports gear brands. Sources: the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

How much does The Ringer Fantasy Football Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 50,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall roughly between $900 and $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing depends on the placement and terms agreed with the show.

What is The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about?

The show covers NFL news, weekly recaps and previews, fantasy football strategy and waiver wire picks. It is hosted by Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly and Craig Horlbeck and publishes daily during the season.

How do I contact The Ringer Fantasy Football Show about sponsoring an episode?

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

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