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Two Writers Slinging Yang

Podcast · www.jeffpearlman.com · EN
Hosted by Jeff Pearlman

Two Writers Slinging Yang is hosted by Jeff Pearlman, a sports writer and author, and features weekly in-depth conversations with writers about their craft. The show has 489 episodes since 2017 on a weekly cadence, with typical episodes running about 56 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Two Writers Slinging Yang

Weekly writer interviews reaching an engaged, book-buying audience of working writers

  • 489 episodes since 2017 with a steady weekly cadence and a consistent format
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 362 ratings signals a loyal listener base
  • Guests include beat writers, authors and editors, a reader base that values craft and books
Best forbook launcheswriting software and toolsjournalism and publishing services
Watch forAudience is niche, and the show carries no existing sponsors, so expect a host-read pilot first.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Books and Literature60%
Sports30%
Careers10%
Formats
interview, long-form conversation
Tone
candid, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 60 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 362 falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted down one band for the 2,000 to 8,000 range given the show's long run, weekly cadence and 4.8 rating average; no sponsors seen.
Audience asks abouthow working writers develop their crafthow journalists and authors build careerswhat the writing process looks like for specific books and columns
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other15%
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 show lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed is not flagged explicit, but episode titles and the 'no-holds-barred' description suggest occasional strong language.

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: 87 / 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 marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Jeff Pearlman's weekly in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation with a writer on writing. Available here and on iTunes
Two Writers Slinging Yang's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Two Writers Slinging Yang

Two Writers Slinging Yang is a weekly podcast hosted by Jeff Pearlman, a sports writer and author, according to the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode is an in-depth, candid conversation with a writer about the craft, covering sports journalism, book authorship and columnists. The show has 489 episodes since June 2017 with a typical length of about 56 minutes.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 362 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the feed shows no sponsors or funding links. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly adults in the United States who follow sports and books.

The show suits publishers, book launches and writing tools seeking an audience of working writers. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, which buys one spoken read to a listener base focused on the craft of writing.

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

Questions about Two Writers Slinging Yang

How much does Two Writers Slinging Yang charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is Two Writers Slinging Yang about?

The podcast features weekly in-depth conversations between host Jeff Pearlman and other writers about their craft, covering sports journalism, authorship and columnists. Episodes run about 56 minutes.

How do I contact Two Writers Slinging Yang 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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