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The Struggle Climbing Show

Hosted by Ryan Devlin

The Struggle Climbing Show, hosted by Ryan Devlin, covers rock climbing, training, self-improvement and athlete interviews. It has 218 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 65 to 110 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 2,000 to 8,000, with a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Struggle Climbing Show

Engaged climbing listeners hearing long-form training and athlete conversations weekly

  • 218 episodes released roughly weekly since February 2022, with a 4.7 average Apple rating from 178 ratings.
  • Recent episodes feature well-known climbers such as Adam Ondra, Hazel Findlay and Michaela Kiersch.
  • Median episode runs about 80 minutes, giving sponsor reads room for depth and recall.
Best forclimbing gear and apparelfitness and recovery products
Watch forNo sponsors are currently visible, and download figures are estimates from ratings, not published numbers.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Health and Fitness20%
Personal Growth10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, narrative
Tone
motivational, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
65 to 110 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 178 ratings with a 4.7 average, a show over four years old, weekly cadence, 218 episodes, long episodes, and a Podbean host; the description claims 2M+ total downloads.
Audience asks aboutHow do I train to climb harder?How did top climbers reach their hardest sends?How do I recover from climbing injuries?
Age
15%18-24
40%25-34
30%35-44
15%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description cites a Climbing Magazine mention and 2M+ downloads but names no sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed carries no explicit flag (explicit=0) and recent titles cover climbing performance, training and athlete stories, including a pregnancy-related training episode.

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: 81 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.
The Struggle Climbing Show's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Struggle Climbing Show

The Struggle Climbing Show is a rock climbing podcast hosted by Ryan Devlin, according to the feed and the show's website. It covers climbing training, self-improvement and interviews with climbers, with 218 episodes released roughly weekly since February 2022 and a median episode length of about 80 minutes.

The show holds a 4.7 average rating from 178 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates: about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, based on the rating count and show age. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits climbing gear brands, apparel companies and fitness or recovery products that want to reach an engaged outdoor audience.

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

Questions about The Struggle Climbing Show

How much does The Struggle Climbing Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode and an $18 to $25 rate per 1,000 downloads. Actual pricing depends on the sponsor and the placement.

What is The Struggle Climbing Show about?

The show covers rock climbing, training, self-improvement and interviews with climbers. Recent episodes include conversations with Adam Ondra, Hazel Findlay and Michaela Kiersch.

How do I contact The Struggle Climbing Show 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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