Great Shot Podcast [Tennis Podcast] Podcast Advertising - Audience, Sponsors & Contact

Overview

Great Shot Podcast offers an extensive and analytical deep dive into the world of college and professional tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, the podcast provides detailed game breakdowns, player profiles, and expert commentary on the latest matches, trends, and tournament results, including comprehensive recaps of events like the ITA Regional Championships. Featuring industry guests, it caters to both casual tennis observers and dedicated enthusiasts seeking in-depth understanding, strategic insights, and informed predictions. This show distinguishes itself by its meticulous analysis, offering a highly informed perspective on the evolving landscape of competitive tennis, making it an essential listen for anyone passionate about the sport's collegiate and professional circuits.

Show Impressions

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Est. Total Impressions

2,262

Est. Podcast Downloads

2,100

Av. Youtube Views

162

Instagram

125k

YouTubers Subscribers

15k

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Direct Response

Brands with CTAs

GREAT

82%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

BAD

4%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 2.3K audience size, runs 4% host read ads and promotes 82% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

Dalton Freeman

Cracked Racquets operates as a digital-first media house that has transformed American college tennis coverage through its signature CrossCourt Cast format. This whip-around broadcast style allows viewers to track multiple concurrent NCAA matches, effectively serving as a specialized RedZone for the sport. Led by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, the team produces the weekly recap series The Deciding Point and hosts The Mini-Break podcast, providing granular analysis of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association circuit. As an official broadcast partner for the NCAA and ITA, the company delivers high-production streaming for national championships and ATP Challenger Tour events. Their influence is evident in long-standing collaborations with organizations like CourtReserve and Wilson Tennis, which support their efforts to bridge the gap between collegiate play and the professional ATP and WTA tours. Recent coverage of the 2026 ITA Division I Men’s and Women’s Team Indoor Championships further solidified their role as the central hub for grassroots tennis media.

Age: 32 years
Nationality: American
Education: Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan

Age: 32 years
Nationality: American
Education: Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan

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Recent Campaigns

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Demographics

Location

Fans by country:

United States 88%

Canada 4%

United Kingdom 3%

Germany 3%

Australia 2%

Age Distribution

18-24

12.0%

25-34

28.0%

35-44

26.0%

45-54

18.0%

55-64

11.0%

65+

5.0%

Income Brackets

$10k-20k

4.0%

$20k-30k

7.0%

$30k-40k

9.0%

$40k-50k

11.0%

$50k-60k

13.0%

$60k-70k

12.0%

$70k-80k

11.0%

$80k-90k

10.0%

$90k-100k

9.0%

$100k-150k

8.0%

$150k-200k

4.0%

$200k+

2.0%

Gender

Male · 58.0%

Male58.0%
Female37.0%
Other5.0%

Education

Bachelor's

42.0%

Graduate

28.0%

High School

18.0%

Post Graduate

12.0%

Occupation

Professional

32.0%

Student

18.0%

Management

14.0%

Other

13.0%

Sales

12.0%

Technical

11.0%

Family Status

Single · 42.0%

Single42.0%
Married35.0%
Parents23.0%

Ethnicity

White

68.0%

Hispanic

14.0%

Black

11.0%

Asian

7.0%

Engagement Style

Active listener

46.0%

Background listener

32.0%

Binge listener

22.0%

Language

English

94.0%

Spanish

4.0%

French

2.0%

Religion

Christianity · 52.0%

Christianity52.0%
Non-Religious48.0%

Brand Safety

Overall content risk rate

Low risk

35.0%

Risk breakdown

Share of content flagged by category

Explicit Language28.0%
Political Content5.0%
Violence2.0%

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Top Advertisers

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