Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 129
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 7.5M subscribers
Instagram: 4.0M followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcasts@usatoday.com
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Host
Joe Rivera - USA TODAY Sports journalist covering and analyzing major sports storylines.
Chris Bumbaca - USA TODAY Sports journalist covering professional sports and leading league-focused discussions.
Blake Toppmeyer - Sports journalist focused on college football coverage and analysis.
Matt Hayes - Sports journalist and college football analyst.
John Brice - Sports journalist and college football analyst.
Jacob Camenker - Sports journalist covering the NFL and professional football.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Tristan Wirfs - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers And The NFC South Outlook.
Sydney Colson - Broadcasting, Stand-up Comedy, WNBA Growth And Expansion, Player Priorities, And The Possibility Of A Future Houston Franchise.
Recent Topics
Episodes
WNBA FINALS PREVIEW: Golden Staten Valkyries vs. Atlanta Dream
October 12, 2026
The stage is set for a championship showdown between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream! On this episode of USA TODAY Studio IX, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Callie Fin, and Meghan L. Hall break down the Dream vs. Valkyries matchup, discussing key players, examining what each team brings to the court, and sharing the storylines worth watching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who's to blame for Texas NIGHTMARE: Arch Manning or Steve Sarkisian?
October 12, 2026
College Football Unfiltered, presented by Sports Seriously, is back with another episode! Join USA TODAY Sports' Blake Toppmeyer, Matt Hayes and John Brice as they debate who's to blame for Texas' struggles: Arch Manning or Steve Sarkisian? Plus, did controversial officiating cost Alabama against Georgia? Is UCLA emerging as a legitimate College Football Playoff sleeper? And what's behind Texas A&M coach Mike Elko's latest comments? Catch more episodes of College Football Unfiltered for t...
Fantasy Football Week 5: MUST-STARTS and Players to BENCH
October 07, 2026
In our latest episode Adam and Jacob welcome Dave Kluge from Footballguys as they try to make sense of this crazy NFL season. We go around the league with our start/sits, then we try to make sense of our fantasy lineups with our panic meter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Sports Seriously?
Sports Seriously is hosted by Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@usatoday.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Sports Seriously?
The publicly listed email for Sports Seriously: podcasts@usatoday.com.
How many listeners does Sports Seriously have?
Podseeker estimates Sports Seriously reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Sports Seriously?
Sports Seriously typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established professional athletes, coaches, broadcasters, league figures, or sports analysts with authoritative insight into current football, basketball, or other major sports storylines. Common among recent guests: Professional league experience; Championships or major competitive accomplishments; Established broadcasting or sports media roles. Recent guests include Tristan Wirfs and Sydney Colson.
How hard is it to get booked on Sports Seriously?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Sports Seriously cover?
Recent episodes cover Football, Basketball, College Sports, Baseball, and Sports Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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