Rephonic
Artwork for The Sports-Casters

The Sports-Casters

Steve Bennett
NFL
Sports Media
Hulk Hogan
New Orleans Saints
NHL
Baseball
Wrestling
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Sabres
Italian Football
Major League Baseball
Super Bowl
Pearl Jam
World Series
AC Milan
Aaron Schatz
WWE
Atlanta Braves
Bob Costas
Mike Tyson

Steve Bennett is the host of this podcast about sports, sports media, and the way sports and sports media intertwine in the world around us.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes500Founded16 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Sports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Sports-Casters

Latest Episodes

Steve interviews Andrew Marchand (00:25:39) from The Athletic and Marchand Sports Media. Andrew and Steve discuss the fallout from CBS's decision to suspend Tony Rome, the promotion of JJ Watt, and the rest of the booths for the upcoming NFL season. ... more

Steve interviews Stewart Mandel (00:32:04) from The Athletic to discuss the upcoming college football season. (NOTE: audio issues for the first 2 minutes and then it's resolved) Stewart summarizes some of the off-field news from the offseason like th... more

Steve interviews Stephen J. Nesbitt (00:34:53) from The Athletic to discuss the winners and losers of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Nesbitt gives his take on a disappointing day for Atlanta Braves fans, the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal, a... more

Steve interviews Aaron Schatz (00:28:19) from FTNFantasy to discuss the annual football almanac. Steve and Aaron discuss the 2026 NFL Season. The simulations hate the New Orleans Saints. Why? Was Tyler Shough bad last season? Who do the simulations t... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Stewart Mandel
Guest, writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Season 16 Episode 15- Stewart Mandel
Stephen J. Nesbitt
Senior baseball writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Season 16 Episode 14- Stephen J. Nesbitt
Sal Licata
Host of The Sal Licata Show, former WFAN/SNY contributor
The Sal Licata Show
Episode: Season 16 Episode 12- Sal Licata
Ken Davidoff
Author and former New York Post columnist
Author, 101 Lessons from the Dugout
Episode: Season 16 Episode 10- Ken Davidoff
Tim Brown
Author of Nolan, The Singular Life of an American Original
Author (Hachette)
Episode: Season 16 Episode 9- Tim Brown
Chad Bishop
Beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Episode: Season 16 Episode 7- Chad Bishop
Mike Vaccaro
Author of The Bosses of the Bronx
Author, The Bosses of the Bronx
Episode: Season 16 Episode 6- Mike Vaccaro
Jimmy Traina
Host of the SI Media Podcast, columnist for SI, known for Hot Clicks/Traina Thoughts
Sports Illustrated (SI)
Episode: Season 16 Episode 5- Jimmy Traina
Greg Wyshynski
Senior writer for ESPN and podcaster known for his work on hockey
ESPN
Episode: Season 16 Episode 3- Greg Wyshynski

Host

Steve Bennett
Host of The Sports-Casters

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Late to the game

    How has it taken this long for me to find this??

    I’m a sportscaster. I’m a fan of all things sportscasting.

    I mentor young sportscasters.

    Better late than never.

    Can’t wait to spread the word.

    Love to come on as a guest, Steve!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich Hollenberg
    United States7 months ago
  • My Favorite Sports Podcast

    This podcast has changed the way I consume sports media. I realized after listening to Steve’s show that much, if not all, of what I was listening to was cookie cutter. He has a knack of bringing out of his guests things that you don’t get anywhere else. He also does a great job of interjecting things from his life, past and present, into the conversation and I enjoy that as much as I think the guests enjoy it. He asks questions that are so different from the norm. You get the sense from each gu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UGA_Dawgs☝🏻
    United Statesa year ago
  • 24

    Great guys and a great cast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lucasc1980
    United States3 years ago
  • 24 Inch Podcast is BACK BABY!!!

    So glad to have the guys back and healthy. Been missing the podcast. Listening to it right now and great job as always. Hulkster Rules Brother!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hulkster01
    United States4 years ago
  • Welcome back!

    A great podcast that covers a vast variety of sports subjects. Steve definitely does his research and puts in the work. Whether it’s Sportscasters or the 24 Inch Podcast (for my fellow wrestling fans), you won’t be disappointed. Glad to have you back!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dino Bravo's Side Suplex
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host asks distinctive questions that elicit candid insights from guests.
Audience appreciates the blend of analytics, storytelling, and industry insider views.
Listeners praise the show for getting unique guests and fresh perspectives in sports media.

Top Sports Podcasts

Pardon My Take
Pardon My TakeBarstool Sports
Collector Nation
Collector NationCollector Nation
Fantasy Focus Football
Fantasy Focus FootballESPN, Field Yates, Stephania Bell, Mike Clay, Daniel Dopp

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 16 Episode 12- Sal Licata
Q: How has the chemistry with longtime colleagues helped in this new format?
Steve and Sal discuss how their long-standing rapport translates well to podcasting, with their back-and-forth feeling natural and engaging, helping attract a national audience beyond local radio fans.
Season 16 Episode 12- Sal Licata
Q: What has it been like for you transitioning to an independent media guy doing The Sal Licata Show?
Sal describes the transition as challenging yet rewarding, noting the freedom and control of running his own show while acknowledging the effort required to adapt from traditional radio, especially in terms of scheduling, production, and audience building.
Season 16 Episode 11- Kenny Albert
Q: What stood out most about the Olympics for you personally, beyond the calls?
He highlighted the scale of the event, the personal emotional responses from teammates and family, and the unique pressure of delivering a national broadcast that resonates across borders.
Season 16 Episode 11- Kenny Albert
Q: Was the gold-medal call entirely off the cuff, or did you have some lines prepared ahead of time?
He described a strategy of having key words or phrases ready rather than scripting out the entire ending, allowing a natural yet pointed finish to the historic moment.
Season 16 Episode 11- Kenny Albert
Q: Hey Kenny, how are you doing after the Olympic flood of events and the adrenaline of calling those gold-medal games?
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity, reflected on the grind of Olympic prep, and shared how fulfilling it is to call landmark moments, while acknowledging the emotional lift of a successful broadcast.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Sports-Casters

What is The Sports-Casters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sports media–focused show that blends analysis of current sports events with deep dives into how media shapes coverage, careers, and the business of broadcasting. Episodes frequently feature analysts, authors, and former broadcasters who discuss league narratives, data-driven projections, and behind-the-scenes aspects of reporting, branding, and podcasting. Noteworthy moments often come from deep interviews with industry insiders, long-form conversations about media strategy, and spirited debates across football, hockey, and baseball. The show stands out for its conversational, guest-driven format and a willingness to unpack how media ecosystems influence fan experience and sports storytelling, making it a strong pick for listeners who wa... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Sports-Casters?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Sports-Casters. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Sports-Casters and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Sports-Casters get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Sports-Casters, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Sports-Casters?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Sports-Casters, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Sports-Casters have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Sports-Casters has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Sports-Casters?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Sports-Casters:

1. SI Media With Jimmy Traina
2. Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
3. Greetings From Allentown
4. The Press Box
5. Stick To Wrestling with John McAdam

How many episodes of The Sports-Casters are there?

The Sports-Casters launched 16 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Sports-Casters?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Sports-Casters?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Sports-Casters from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Sports-Casters?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Sports-Casters. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Sports-Casters?

Recent guests on The Sports-Casters include:

1. Stewart Mandel
2. Stephen J. Nesbitt
3. Sal Licata
4. Ken Davidoff
5. Tim Brown
6. Chad Bishop
7. Mike Vaccaro
8. Jimmy Traina

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days