The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
The Strenuous Life Podcast, hosted by Stephan Kesting, explores how people push past their limits through conversations with fighters, adventurers, coaches and firefighters. The show has 450 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 57 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged martial arts audience with a 450-episode archive and 4.8 Apple rating
- Over 450 episodes since 2009 give sponsors a long, searchable back catalogue.
- The Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 across 378 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
- The host runs Grapplearts.com, whose free BJJ guide has been downloaded over 10,000 times.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- earnest, instructive
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes the host's own Grapplearts.com site, instructionals and free BJJ guide.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles discuss combat sport, fighting and survival situations, such as 'Discipline, Fear Management & Survival Lessons' and 'The Science of Fighting and Training MMA'; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.grapplearts.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id320705565 |
| RSS feed | kesting.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 10 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 450 - Save the Fear for Later; Discipline, Fear Management & Survival | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 28 min |
| 449 - Why Jiu-Jitsu is NOT for Everyone, with James Deirmendjian | 2026-07-08 | 48 min |
| 448 - The Forgotten Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Who Taught Maeda (and Ultim | 2026-06-17 | 40 min |
| 447 - Making Your BJJ Training Safer and Much More Effective with Chri | 2026-06-01 | 59 min |
| 446 - Building a Community BJJ Dojo in Kenya with Just Shiggi! | 2026-04-07 | 49 min |
| 445 - The Most Dangerous Day of My Arctic Journey and What It Taught M | 2026-03-19 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 39 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
What is it that allows some people to push themselves beyond their limitations? Why can some people survive situations others do not? On this podcast we try to find out the answers. Stephan Kesting, is a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter, and outdoorsman. Join us as he talks to fighters, adventurers, competitors, coaches, firefighters, trainers and other people living…
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About The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
The Strenuous Life Podcast, hosted by Stephan Kesting, is a long-running interview show about what allows people to push beyond their limits. Guests include fighters, adventurers, coaches and firefighters, with a strong focus on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, according to the feed and the show description. Kesting is described on the show's website as a lifelong martial artist, BJJ black belt, career firefighter and outdoorsman.
The show has 450 episodes in the feed, released roughly every 14 days, with a median episode length of about 57 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 378 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly men aged 25 to 44 in the United States and Canada, and the show carries no sponsors in the feed. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost $40 to $200 per episode. It suits martial arts, outdoor and fitness brands that want a dedicated niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting
How much does The Strenuous Life Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the sponsor's needs.
What is The Strenuous Life Podcast about?
The show features conversations with fighters, adventurers, coaches and firefighters about what lets people push past their limits, with a strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focus. It is hosted by Stephan Kesting.
How do I contact The Strenuous Life Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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