Unnecessary Roughness
by Barstool Sports
Is this your podcast?Barstool Sports is a well-known media company recognized for its irreverent and humorous approach to sports coverage, particularly focusing on engaging young adults. It has carved out a niche in the sports media landscape by providing unfil…
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Audience Interest
- college football analysis
- sports commentary
Podcast Focus
- college football discussions
- unfiltered takes
Publishing Consistency
- active for 8 years
- weekly episode release
Platform Reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 16 chart positions in 16 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Football#10300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Football#16300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Football#42100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Football#1435K to 30K
- 🇳🇱NL · Football#8710K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
452K to 1.5M🎙 Weekly cadence·574 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
904K to 3.0M🇺🇸34%🇨🇦34%🇬🇧10%+13 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
271K to 888K73K real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
5 HOT TAKES FOR THE 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON + A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
Jul 15, 2026
1h 40m 05s
BRANDON WALKER AND KAYCE SMITH DELIVER A THROWBACK EPISODE
Feb 12, 2026
57m 15s
THE OFFSEASON IS HERE, MIKE KATIC TALKS NEW ERA OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, & IS ALABAMA A TOP 5 SEC JOB?
Feb 3, 2026
55m 12s
MIAMI INDIANA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP INSTANT REACTION
Jan 20, 2026
1h 10m 32s
MIAMI INDIANA PREVIEW - 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan 15, 2026
57m 11s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/26 | college footballhot takes+3 | — | Barstool Sports | — | college footballhot takes+3 | Wayfair | 1h 40m 05s | ||
| 2/12/26 | College Footballoff-season+3 | — | Twisted TeaBarstool Sports | — | College FootballBarstool Sports+3 | Wayfair | 57m 15s | ||
| 2/3/26 | College Footballoffseason+3 | Mike Katic | Alabama Football | — | College Footballoffseason+3 | DraftKingsGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER | 55m 12s | ||
| 1/20/26 | College FootballNational Championship+3 | — | Barstool Sports | — | MiamiIndiana+3 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 1h 10m 32s | ||
| 1/15/26 | College FootballNational Championship+3 | — | Barstool Sports | OregonIndiana+1 | College FootballNational Championship+4 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 57m 11s | ||
| 1/10/26 | college footballplayoff recap+3 | — | Barstool Sports | OregonIndiana | college footballOregon+3 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 41m 01s | ||
| 1/9/26 | college footballplayoff recap+3 | — | Barstool Sports | MiamiOle Miss | college footballMiami+3 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 53m 22s | ||
| 1/7/26 | College FootballPlayoff Semifinals+3 | — | Barstool Sports | Montana StateIllinois State+6 | College FootballPlayoff Semifinals+3 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 1h 06m 09s | ||
| 1/2/26 | College FootballPlayoff Recap+3 | — | Barstool Sports | Ole MissGeorgia+6 | College FootballPlayoff+5 | Twisted Tea | 1h 18m 29s | ||
| 12/29/25 | College FootballPlayoff Preview+4 | — | Barstool Sports | — | College FootballPlayoff+5 | DraftKingsGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER | 1h 17m 44s | ||
| 12/21/25 | College FootballPlayoff Recap+3 | — | Barstool Sports | MiamiTexas A&M+2 | College FootballPlayoff+5 | DraftKingsGAMBLER | 1h 22m 12s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Barstool Sports is a well-known media company recognized for its irreverent and humorous approach to sports coverage, particularly focusing on engaging young adults. It has carved out a niche in the sports media landscape by providing unfiltered commentary and entertaining content that resonates with a diverse audience. "Unnecessary Roughness" stands out as a unique college football podcast that delivers raw and unfiltered takes on the national landscape of the sport. Hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith, along with co-hosts JackMac and Katie Stats, the show covers a wide range of topics related to college football, featuring lively discussions and candid opinions. New episodes are released weekly, ensuring that listeners stay up-to-date with the latest in college football. The podcast attracts a dedicated audience of college football enthusiasts who appreciate its authentic and straightforward commentary. Listeners gain value from the hosts' insights and the engaging banter, making it a go-to source for fans seeking both entertainment and in-depth analysis of the sport. With an estimated reach of 1.5 million to 4.6 million listeners, "Unnecessary Roughness" has established itself as a prominent voice in the college football podcasting space.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 73K
- Total plays: 20M
- Total reviews: 3.3K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 96
Castbox
- Followers: 42
- Plays: 936
YouTube
- Subscribers: 69K
- Views: 20M
- Videos: 2.6K
Podcast App
- Followers: 3.3K
- Reviews: 3.3K
Audience
teens
Key insights
What the show covers
- college football discussions
- unfiltered takes
- weekly game analysis
- hosted by Barstool Sports
Audience interests
- college football analysis
- sports commentary
- raw opinions
- national football landscape
Platform reach
- available on Apple Podcasts
- available on Spotify
- available on YouTube
- ad-free on Amazon Music
Publishing consistency
- active for 8 years
- weekly episode release
- 574 episodes total
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Unnecessary Roughness
Peaked at #3 in Finland, top 10 in 2 of 20 tracked markets, currently #3 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| United States | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Canada | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Finland | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| NG | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| SG | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| CZ | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| United States | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| TW | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Ireland | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #87 | #87 | — |
| AT | — | #119 | #119 | — |
| CH | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| Canada | — | #138 | #138 | — |
| Australia | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| NG | — | #162 | #162 | — |
| Spain | — | #182 | #182 | — |
| Norway | — | #195 | #195 | — |
Chart Positions
20 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
20 placements across 16 markets.