Thinking Basketball
Thinking Basketball, hosted by Ben Taylor with co-host Cody Houdek, covers NBA analysis, basketball history, coaching theory and GOAT debates with journalists and former players as guests. The show has 387 episodes, released roughly every 6.8 days, with a median length of about 75 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $620 per mid-roll read.
Engaged NBA analysis audience with a 4.8 Apple rating and 387 episodes
- 908 Apple ratings average 4.8 stars, indicating a loyal, engaged listener base.
- Weekly-plus cadence with roughly 75-minute episodes gives long, attentive listening time.
- Episodes cover playoffs, draft analysis and player rankings, giving sports brands natural context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, guest interview, solo breakdown
- Tone
- analytical, detailed
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 70 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Patreon link appears in the feed and website field, but no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover playoffs, rookies and player rankings with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/ThinkingBasketball |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1428290303 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/86b2b318/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #390: 21st century Thinkies Ep 4 | Perimeter Helper, Motor | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 36 min |
| #389: Redrafting the last 3 drafts, Cody’s Odyssey! | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 25 min |
| #388: Summer moves (from the summer) | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 3 min |
| #387: Top-4 rookie thoughts, MJ with another star | 2026-10-03 | 1 h 10 min |
| #386: 21st century Thinkies Ep 3 | Ball Screens, Post Defense and Hand | 2026-09-30 | 1 h 44 min |
| #385: 21st century Thinkies Ep 2 | Most Versatile Defender | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 23 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players. Ideal for fans interested in Xs and Os, stats & analytics, coaching and team strategy and adjustments, in-depth breakdowns…
About Thinking Basketball
Thinking Basketball is an NBA analysis podcast hosted by Ben Taylor, creator of the YouTube channel of the same name and author of the book Thinking Basketball, with co-host Cody Houdek. The show covers Xs and Os, stats and analytics, coaching strategy, player breakdowns and GOAT debates, often with journalists and former players as guests, according to the feed and the show description.
The show has 387 episodes as of the feed and has released about one episode every 6.8 days, with a median length of roughly 75 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 908 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listener figures are estimates derived from the rating count and the show's age, not published numbers. Listeners likely include NBA fans and basketball analysts in the United States and Canada.
No sponsors are named in the feed. Estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $620 per episode, suited to sports apparel, fitness and streaming brands. The Patreon page is the show's listed funding link.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thinking Basketball can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thinking Basketball
How much does Thinking Basketball charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would range from about $90 to $620 per episode. Final pricing depends on what the show agrees to on Starbooked.
What is Thinking Basketball about?
Thinking Basketball is an NBA analysis podcast covering strategy, stats, player breakdowns, coaching and GOAT debates. Ben Taylor and Cody Houdek host it, often with journalists and former players.
How do I contact Thinking Basketball 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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