Wheel Bearings
Wheel Bearings is a car and transportation podcast hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin. It has 480 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 105 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a host-read rate of $90 to $620 per episode.
Long-form car talk with a 4.5-star Apple rating across 195 ratings
- Weekly episodes since 2016 give a sponsor a long, consistent presence with 480 episodes in the archive
- Median episode runs about 105 minutes, giving host-read spots room for an extended mention
- Automotive audience with a high share of listeners who are engaged with vehicle purchasing decisions
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news discussion, reader-question segments
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 85 to 135 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Tracked By Flock' and 'Will Chinese Cars Be Made In America' touch on surveillance and trade politics, but no explicit flag is set and content is largely vehicle-focused.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/wheel-bearings |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1174442079 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/9cb493d7-0c9e-4c64-90c9-fc8c… |
Benchmark score: 75 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Sedans Are Still Great | 2026-10-11 | 2 h 1 min |
| Welcome Jill Of Many Places | 2026-10-04 | 1 h 43 min |
| Drop The Battery | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 24 min |
| Reading Comprehension | 2026-09-20 | 2 h 17 min |
| Will Chinese Cars Be Made In America | 2026-09-13 | 1 h 48 min |
| Can They Sell 100K | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin
About Wheel Bearings
Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation, hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin, as described in the show's RedCircle feed and Apple Podcasts listing. The show has published 480 episodes, with a new episode roughly every seven days and a median running time of about 105 minutes. Recent episodes cover new vehicle launches, electric and hybrid cars, and industry trends.
Apple Podcasts lists 195 ratings with a 4.5-star average, and the show is updated on a daily release frequency setting. Listener figures are estimates: based on the rating count, we estimate 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward adult car enthusiasts and buyers, primarily in the United States. No sponsor mentions appear in the recent feed.
The show suits automotive, insurance, financing and EV-related brands. Based on estimated downloads, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $620 per episode. The estimate uses an $18 to $25 rate per 1,000 estimated downloads.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Wheel Bearings can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Wheel Bearings
How much does Wheel Bearings 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 $90 to $620 per episode. Exact rates depend on the show's own pricing and are not published in the dossier.
What is Wheel Bearings about?
Wheel Bearings is a podcast about cars and transportation, hosted by Sam Abuelsamid, Nicole Wakelin and Roberto Baldwin. Episodes cover new vehicles, electric and hybrid cars, and industry news.
How do I contact Wheel Bearings 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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