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Unfiltered Waters, hosted by Olympic medalist Katie Hoff, goes deep into the stories of elite athletes, mostly swimmers, covering triumphs and setbacks. The feed lists 156 episodes on a weekly-to-biweekly cadence, typically 30 to 45 minutes. Estimated 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a host-read mid-roll rate of about $140 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Unfiltered Waters

Elite swimming stories with an Olympic medalist host and a loyal sports audience

  • 156 episodes since late 2023 with a weekly update rhythm, giving steady placement.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 293 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
  • Guests are current and former elite swimmers, a natural fit for performance and recovery brands.
Best forsports nutrition and hydrationathletic apparel and swim gearrecovery and wellness products
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings and may be overstated or understated; confirm with the host.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Health & Fitness15%
Formats
interview, guest profile
Tone
candid, inspiring
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode8k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 293 Apple ratings falls in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), shifted cautiously for a show under three years old, with weekly cadence and Buzzsprout hosting.
Audience asks abouthow athletes train for major meetswhat it takes to reach elite levelhow athletes handle setbacks and pressure
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇦🇺 Australia25%
🇨🇦 Canada15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
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 invites partners but names none.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles are athlete names and general descriptors such as 'Hot Takes Only'; no explicit flag and no adult or drug themes visible.

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: 86 / 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 marks17 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Summer McIntosh2026-10-1427 min
Lani Pallister2026-10-071 h 4 min
Luka Mijatovic2026-09-3049 min
Cam McEvoy2026-09-231 h 17 min
Kaylee McKeown2026-09-161 h 0 min
Sam Short2026-09-0953 min

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

Welcome to the Unfiltered Waters Podcast, where we dive deep into the untold stories of athletes. Our podcast is led by the wisdom, experience, and perspective of Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff. Join us as we journey through the lives of athletes, showcasing their triumphs, challenges, and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to become a champion. We invite you to partner with us on this…
Unfiltered Waters's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Unfiltered Waters

Unfiltered Waters is a sports interview podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Katie Hoff, as stated in the show description in its RSS feed. It focuses on the stories of elite athletes, with recent episodes featuring swimmers and profiles of their triumphs and challenges, and it is published on Buzzsprout with a companion YouTube channel.

The feed lists 156 episodes, updated roughly every five days in recent months, with a median episode length of about 34 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 293 ratings. Based on those signals, the audience is estimated at 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode; this is an estimate, not a published figure, and the listener profile is inferred.

No sponsors appear in the feed, titles or description. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $140 to $630 per episode, which suits sports nutrition, swim gear and recovery brands looking for a dedicated athletics audience.

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

Questions about Unfiltered Waters

How much does Unfiltered Waters charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $140 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.

What is Unfiltered Waters about?

Unfiltered Waters is a sports interview podcast hosted by Olympic medalist Katie Hoff. It profiles elite athletes, mostly swimmers, and their triumphs, challenges and training realities.

How do I contact Unfiltered Waters 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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