Waddle & Silvy, hosted by former Chicago Bears player Tom Waddle and sports reporter Marc Silverman, covers Chicago sports including the Bears, White Sox and wider league news. The show runs 250 episodes with daily releases across several weekday slots, typically about 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a host-read rate of roughly $90 to $620 per episode.
Daily Chicago sports talk from a network-backed show with 446 Apple ratings
- Publishes new episodes daily across several weekday slots with a 250-episode archive.
- Holds a 4.4 average Apple Podcasts rating across 446 ratings.
- Features former Bears players, local reporters and national analysts as recurring guests.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, call-in segment
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- ESPN ChicagoGood Karma Sports
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by the network ESPN Chicago, operated by Good Karma Sports.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles include 'Quick Bitch', indicating occasional strong language.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | espnchicago.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482801842 |
| RSS feed | rss.amperwave.net/v2/feed/good-karma/waddle_silv… |
Benchmark score: 39 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16 5 PM: Aki's A-List | 2026-10-16 | 46 min |
| 10/16 4 PM: Quick Bitch | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| 10/16 3 PM: Tom Thayer | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| 10/16 2 PM: Bears Friday! | 2026-10-16 | 46 min |
| 10/15 5 PM: Courtney Cronin | 2026-10-15 | 45 min |
| 10/15 4 PM: Caleb responds to the critics | 2026-10-15 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.
About Waddle & Silvy
Waddle & Silvy is a daily Chicago sports talk podcast hosted by former Chicago Bears player Tom Waddle and sports reporter Marc Silverman, according to the feed and the show's Apple Podcasts listing. Episodes cover the Bears, the White Sox and wider Chicago sports, with guests including local reporters and former players. The show has 250 episodes, releases updates daily and runs about 45 minutes per episode.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 446 ratings with a 4.4 average, published by ESPN Chicago. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and show scale. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show sits within the Good Karma Sports network described on the ESPN Chicago website.
A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $90 to $620 per episode. Brands seeking Chicago sports fans, including local consumer and hospitality companies, are the best fit for this show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Waddle & Silvy can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Waddle & Silvy
How much does Waddle & Silvy charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are roughly $90 to $620 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Waddle & Silvy about?
Waddle & Silvy is a daily Chicago sports talk show hosted by Tom Waddle and Marc Silverman. It covers the Bears, the White Sox and local and national sports news, often with guests.
How do I contact Waddle & Silvy about sponsoring an episode?
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