The Zach Lowe Show, hosted by Zach Lowe and published by The Ringer, covers NBA news, game breakdowns and roundtables with guests including league insiders and former players. The feed holds 159 episodes released twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, typically about 100 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 50,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of roughly $900 to $2,000 per mid-roll read.
Weekly NBA analysis from The Ringer reaching a strongly rated, engaged basketball audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 2,077 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
- Twice-weekly episodes of roughly 100 minutes give a sponsor repeated placements across the season.
- Coverage centers on the NBA season, so sports apparel, fan products and basketball-adjacent services fit naturally.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted roundtable, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 85 to 115 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover NBA trades, extensions and team outlooks with no explicit flags.
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.theringer.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1805478723 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/zach-lowe |
Benchmark score: 99 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Roundtable Preview With Stan Van Gundy! Plus, How Good Are the Lakers? | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 57 min |
| The Most Confusing Teams in the NBA! | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 26 min |
| Haliburton on His Return, Preseason Thoughts, and Most Intriguing Play | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 53 min |
| LeBron Injury Update and Giannis Fit! Big Questions With Steve Nash! | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 40 min |
| The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 50 min |
| Media Day Headlines, X Factor Players, All-Stars, and More! | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
About The Zach Lowe Show
The Zach Lowe Show is a basketball podcast from The Ringer that covers the NBA with game breakdowns, news roundups and roundtable discussions. Zach Lowe hosts the show, and the feed lists The Ringer as the publisher. The show has released 159 episodes in its feed on a Tuesday and Thursday schedule, with episodes usually running about 100 minutes, according to the feed.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 2,077 ratings, which places the show among well-regarded sports podcasts. Based on these signals, the team estimates 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Those figures are estimates, not published numbers. The listener base is likely weighted toward men aged 25 to 44 in the United States who follow the NBA closely.
No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll at the estimated audience size would cost roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode, according to Starbooked's rate guide. This suits sports apparel, fan products and season-long awareness campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Zach Lowe Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Zach Lowe Show
How much does The Zach Lowe Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at roughly $900 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Zach Lowe Show about?
The Zach Lowe Show covers the NBA with game breakdowns, news roundups, roundtable discussions and interviews with guests, including league insiders and former players.
How do I contact The Zach Lowe 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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