West Coast XC Podcast Advertising - Audience, Sponsors & Contact

Overview

West Coast XC is the definitive podcast for enthusiasts of competitive cross country running, offering in-depth weekly coverage of high school, collegiate, and professional meets across the West Coast. Each episode features comprehensive race recaps, detailed event previews, and insightful interviews with athletes and expert commentators like Todd Tokubo and Albert Caruana. The podcast provides granular analysis of race dynamics, athlete performances, and divisional breakdowns, making it an essential listen for runners, coaches, parents, and fans seeking to stay informed and deepen their understanding of the sport. It stands out for its hyper-regional focus and commitment to detailed, expert-driven commentary, catering to a dedicated audience passionate about the West Coast cross country scene.

Show Impressions

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Est. Podcast Downloads

100

Instagram

13k

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Direct Response

Brands with CTAs

GREAT

86%

Host Read %

% of host read ads

GREAT

100%

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The Bottom Line

This show has an estimated 100 audience size, runs 100% host read ads and promotes 86% of ads for direct response advertisers.

Creator Influence

David James

Dave James serves as the creative lead for West Coast XC, a media entity documenting the distance running circuit across Washington, Oregon, and California. The platform operates as a primary archival resource for high school and collegiate athletics, providing high-resolution imagery and stats-driven commentary that local athletes use for recruiting and personal milestones. James hosts The West Coast XC Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, featuring recurring analysis from regional experts such as Coach Matt Ellis to breakdown major events like the Nike Twilight Relays and the Arcadia Invitational. His recent South Sound Classic coverage provided a comprehensive preview and post-race meet record analysis, showcasing his commitment to hyper-local journalism. By collaborating with Russell Moore Photography and RunnerSpace, James delivers professional-grade visuals through a unique freemium model on SmugMug. His work bridges the gap between amateur competition and professional sports media, making him a central figure in the Pacific Northwest running community.

Age: 44 years
Nationality: American
Education: University in the Pacific Northwest

Age: 44 years
Nationality: American
Education: University in the Pacific Northwest

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Recent Campaigns

	Advertisers	Week2/23	Week3/9	Week6/1
Wildwood Runningwildwoodrunning.org	Wildwood Running	3			Test run 0%
PR Bicarbprbicarb.com	PR Bicarb			1	Test run 0%
RunnerSpacerunnerspace.com	RunnerSpace		1		Test run 0%

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%

65-99

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-1000k

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

Top Spenders	Est. Spent	Change	Host Read %	DR %	# of ads	Frequency
Wildwood Running	$4	0.0%	100%	100%	3.0ad units	Test run
Russell Moore Photography	$1	0.0%	100%	100%	1.0ad units	Test run
PR Bicarb	$1	-100.0%	100%	0%	1.0ad units	Test run

Northwind Foods ConsumerRetail	$120,000	+4.0%	62%	38%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S
Blue Canoe Finance ConsumerRetail	$129,000	+5.0%	63%	37%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
SignalPath Labs ConsumerRetail	$138,000	+6.0%	64%	36%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Oak & Anchor ConsumerRetail	$147,000	+7.0%	65%	35%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Core Performer	S S
Brightline Health ConsumerRetail	$156,000	+8.0%	66%	34%	3.20/mo	2.1ad units	Test run	S S

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Ads and Episodes

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