Toucher & Hardy is a daily sports talk show from Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, published by Beasley Media Group. It covers New England teams, the NFL, Bruins and Celtics coverage, and guest interviews with reporters. The feed carries 1,000 episodes at one-hour segments, updated weekdays, with a typical length of about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Daily Boston sports audience during morning commute, with a loyal, high-engagement fan base
- Weekday broadcast from 98.5 The Sports Hub, a Beasley Media Group property with a long Apple Podcasts history
- 744 Apple ratings with a 4.3 average, indicating an engaged, opinionated listenership
- Hour-long segments with interviews from NFL and Boston beat reporters create natural product tie-ins
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener call-in
- Tone
- irreverent, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 38 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Samsung TV+
- Categories promoted
- consumer electronics
- Affiliate links
- No
The episode title 'Samsung TV+ & Adolfo's Book Club' names Samsung TV+, which suggests a segment or promotion, but no sponsor is confirmed in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The title '"Horny As F*ck!" | The Email Bit' shows strong language, and the Election Season segment signals political talk, though the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/toucher-and-hardy |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id373784645 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/toucher-and-hardy |
Benchmark score: 45 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Lucy Burdge Joins Toucher & Hardy | The Email Bit | The Stack - 10/16 | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| Who’s Posting in Your Neighborhood? | The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt J | 2026-10-16 | 38 min |
| Albert Breer Joins Toucher & Hardy | Should Owners/GMs Trust Analytics | 2026-10-16 | 40 min |
| “You Can See Everything” Spoiler Free Movie Review| What Happened Last | 2026-10-16 | 44 min |
| Samsung TV+ & Adolfo’s Book Club | The Email Bit | The Stack - 10/15 ( | 2026-10-15 | 37 min |
| Election Season! | Mark Daniels Joins Toucher & Hardy | Uhm, I think t | 2026-10-15 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Full show podcasts in one-hour segments, of Toucher & Hardy, updated weekdays. Listen to Toucher & Hardy live every weekday from 6am-10am ET on Boston's Home for Sports, 98.5 The Sports Hub.
About Toucher & Hardy
Toucher & Hardy is a weekday sports talk show from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, published by Beasley Media Group and hosted on Art19. The feed lists 1,000 episodes in one-hour segments, updated weekdays, with recent episodes running about 41 minutes. Coverage centers on the New England Patriots, Boston pro teams and NFL analysis, with frequent guests such as NFL and local beat reporters.
The show's feed does not publish listener figures. Based on its 744 Apple Podcasts ratings and daily cadence, listenership is estimated at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely concentrated in the Boston region and skews male and older. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.3 average rating across the listed ratings.
No sponsor is clearly named in the feed beyond a Samsung TV+ mention in one episode title. Host-read placements at $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode, which suits regional brands targeting New England sports fans.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Toucher & Hardy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Toucher & Hardy
How much does Toucher & Hardy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Rates are an estimate from public signals, not a published price.
What is Toucher & Hardy about?
Toucher & Hardy is a weekday sports talk show from Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub, covering the Patriots, Boston pro teams and the NFL, with guest interviews and listener segments.
How do I contact Toucher & Hardy about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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