Zac Jackson and Friends, hosted by Zac Jackson of The Athletic with a rotating cast, covers Cleveland Browns football plus Ohio State, the NFL, college sports and local Cleveland teams. The show has 245 episodes with a cadence of roughly every two days and a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Daily Browns and Ohio State talk from a Cleveland sports columnist's regular audience
- 245 episodes with a new episode roughly every two days during the season
- Median episode length of about 35 minutes gives room for a host-read integration
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 690 ratings signals an engaged, loyal listener base
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, guest interview, game preview
- Tone
- conversational, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Athletic
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the host is associated with The Athletic in the show description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover game preparation and team performance with no flagged content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | zac-jackson-and-friends.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id917644285 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/b0sVieML |
Benchmark score: 60 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Getting You Ready For Browns - Ravens | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| Do The Browns Have Enough Offense (And Enough Healthy Bodies)? | 2026-10-15 | 50 min |
| Just One Bad Day? Or Were The Browns Exposed? | 2026-10-12 | 54 min |
| Getting You Ready For Browns - Jets | 2026-10-09 | 25 min |
| Favorable Schedules + Browns Urgency With Anthony Moeglin | 2026-10-08 | 51 min |
| Am I An Idiot? Maybe I'm An Idiot | 2026-10-04 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Zac Jackson from The Athletic and a rotating cast of his friends talk ball. Yes, a lot of Cleveland Browns -- but also the Ohio State Buckeyes, the NFL as a whole, the changing landscape of college sports and probably some Cavs and Guardians, too.
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About Zac Jackson and Friends
Zac Jackson and Friends is a sports podcast from Blue Wire, hosted by Zac Jackson of The Athletic alongside a rotating group of friends. The show covers the Cleveland Browns in depth, with added coverage of Ohio State football, the NFL, college sports and the Cavaliers and Guardians. Per the feed, it has 245 episodes and releases roughly every two days, with a typical length of about 35 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 690 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, with 604 five-star ratings, which suggests a committed listener base. Listener estimates are based on rating counts and show metrics rather than published downloads, and indicate roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors were visible in the feed, so no sponsor history is available.
Brands seeking to reach Cleveland and Ohio sports fans may suit this show. At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, a single episode placement would fit a regional campaign budget.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Zac Jackson and Friends can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Zac Jackson and Friends
How much does Zac Jackson and Friends charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing depends on placement and agreement terms.
What is Zac Jackson and Friends about?
The show covers the Cleveland Browns in depth, along with Ohio State football, the NFL, college sports and local Cleveland teams. Episodes run about 35 minutes and release roughly every two days.
How do I contact Zac Jackson and Friends about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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