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Up On Game

Hosted by LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Plaxico Burress

Up On Game, hosted by former NFL players LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress, covers football news, sports topics and interviews with guests from sports and entertainment. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed, updates roughly every two days, and typical episodes run about 41 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Up On Game

Daily NFL talk from former players, with a 4.6 Apple rating

  • Three former NFL players host daily sports discussion with a candid, analytical style.
  • The feed holds 1,000 episodes, with new episodes roughly every two days.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 173 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
Best forsports apparel and fan merchandisefitness and recovery productssports betting or fantasy football tools (subject to compliance)
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings, not measured, and the show is distributed through iHeartPodcasts' national network.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports85%
Careers5%
Entertainment10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, daily sports talk
Tone
candid, opinionated
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
35 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 173 Apple ratings places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 band, with a high episode count, daily cadence and iHeartPodcasts distribution supporting the upper half, though the rating band is only a proxy for downloads.
Audience asks aboutWhich NFL teams and players are in the news this weekHow injuries and roster moves will affect upcoming gamesHow former players view current league controversies
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
20%women
80%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles focus on sports results, injuries and team news, though the hosts' candid debate style may include mild 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: 81 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence47 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

NFL greats LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh & Plaxico Burress take on the latest hard-hitting sports topics for athletes, while welcoming guests from the world of sports and entertainment. Utilizing their vast knowledge of football, the hosts aim to educate, inspire and entertain listeners and athletes of all ages, sharing their real-life experiences and stories, teachable moments and candid…
Up On Game's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Up On Game

Up On Game is a daily sports podcast from Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts, hosted by NFL veterans LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress. According to the show's feed and website, it covers football news, injuries, roster moves and sports topics, and welcomes guests from sports and entertainment. The show has published 1,000 episodes, updates about every two days, and typical episodes run around 41 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.6 average rating from 173 ratings. Based on that rating count and the show's distribution, listener estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. These figures are estimates, not measured downloads. The feed shows no sponsors in its recent episodes, so brands have not been observed in the show's current advertising.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode from the estimated download range. The show suits sports apparel, fitness and fan-focused brands that want a daily football audience.

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

Questions about Up On Game

How much does Up On Game charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the show's current rate card.

What is Up On Game about?

Up On Game is a daily sports podcast covering NFL news, injuries, roster moves and sports topics. Hosts LaVar Arrington, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Plaxico Burress are former NFL players who also bring in guests from sports and entertainment.

How do I contact Up On Game 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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