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Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect

Hosted by Garrett Hilbert

A sports-adjacent talk show from the Dude Perfect crew, mixing athlete interviews with behind-the-scenes stories and recurring game segments.

The brief

A conversational podcast that leverages the massive Dude Perfect brand to offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at their world. While framed around sports, the show is primarily an extension of the Dude Perfect universe, using sports topics as a launchpad for banter, games, and life updates. Episodes often revolve around recurring segments or interviews with athletes who are themselves fans of the Dudes.

The show's primary distinction is its direct connection to the Dude Perfect ecosystem, giving it access to a huge built-in audience and a unique interview angle where prominent athletes are often fans of the hosts. The tone is relentlessly upbeat, family-friendly, and chaotic, setting it apart from more analytical or cynical sports commentary podcasts.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Almost Athletes is a video podcast co-hosted by Dude Perfect co-founder Garrett Hilbert and Kevin "Sparky" Sparkman. The show features other members of the Dude Perfect collective, their families, and the DP crew, who join to discuss sports headlines, interview athletes, and share stories from their lives and careers. It's presented as "(almost) a sports podcast," emphasizing a casual, personality-driven approach over hardcore sports analysis.

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Credentials & credits

  • Co-founder of Dude Perfect
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design, Texas A&M University
  • Master's degree in Architecture, University of Texas

Other ventures

  • Dude Perfect (YouTube Channel)
  • Dude Perfect Outdoors (YouTube Channel)
  • Dude Perfect Gaming (YouTube Channel)
  • Dude Perfect Plus (Streaming Service/App)
  • Dude Perfect Live Tours
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
438
Last episode
5 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Cooper Flagg & Ace Flagg on the Pain of Losing, Love of Anime, & Being a Mav for Life

    An interview with the #1 basketball recruit and his twin brother that showcases the show's access to rising stars and its focus on personality and sibling dynamics.

  2. 02
    Cody Jones Gets ROASTED

    A prime example of the show's signature 'Newlywed Game' format, featuring a Dude Perfect member and his father sharing hilarious and embarrassing childhood stories.

  3. 03
    Who is Cooper Flagg’s All-Time Duke Starting 5?

    This episode highlights a recurring segment where guests participate in a fantasy draft, demonstrating the show's blend of sports talk and interactive games.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Garrett Hilbert interviews

The format is a multi-host video podcast, typically anchored by Garrett Hilbert and Kevin "Sparky" Sparkman, with other Dude Perfect members like Tyler Toney and Cody Jones frequently rotating in. Episodes blend topical sports discussion with signature games like fantasy drafts or "The Newlywed Game." The style is loose and unscripted, with a group-hangout vibe that includes inside jokes and frequent interruptions.

Questions Garrett Hilbert keeps coming back to

  • Who would you pick for your all-time starting five in [league/college]?
  • What's a guilty pleasure you have?
  • Who is your favorite member of Dude Perfect?
  • What's the biggest trouble you got into as a kid?
  • What's the most expensive thing you ever broke or destroyed?
  • What is your biggest pet peeve?
  • Have you and your sibling(s) ever gotten into a real fist fight?
  • What's your go-to trick shot in a game of HORSE?

Signature segments

  • · Fantasy Draft Game (e.g., All-Time Duke vs. All-Time NBA)
  • · The Newlywed Game (often adapted for other relationships, like 'Dadleywed')
  • · Two-Minute Warning (Rant Segment)
  • · Pound it, Noggin, See Ya (Sign-off)

Topics covered repeatedly

Fantasy Sports DraftsNBA & College BasketballDude Perfect Behind-the-ScenesChildhood stories & family dynamicsSibling RivalryAnime & MangaReality TV showsPet PeevesNFL & College FootballWorld Cup Soccer
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are typically high-profile professional athletes (like Cooper Flagg or Tim Tebow) and rising stars, many of whom grew up watching Dude Perfect. The show also regularly features other Dude Perfect members and their family, such as Cody Jones's father, Steve, for special segments.

Recent guests
  • Cooper Flagg
    on Who is Cooper Flagg’s All-Time Duke Starting 5?
  • Ace Flagg
    on Cooper Flagg & Ace Flagg on the Pain of Losing, Love of Anime, & Being a Mav for Life
  • Steve Jones
    on Cody Jones Gets ROASTED
  • Cody Jones
    on Cody Jones Gets ROASTED
  • Tyler Toney
    on Tyler WANTED To Get Bit By A PYTHON?!
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
167K
167,000
Avg views / video
74.7K
Trailing window
Total views
37M
36,956,597
Videos published
438
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsors are primarily direct-to-consumer brands targeting a young, family-friendly, and sports-interested demographic. Based on episode evidence, sponsors include BodyArmor, Cash App, Apple Sports, and Shady Rays, alongside promotions for Dude Perfect's own tours and merchandise.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

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Who are the main hosts of Almost Athletes?
The primary hosts are Garrett Hilbert, a co-founder of Dude Perfect, and Kevin 'Sparky' Sparkman. Other members of Dude Perfect frequently co-host as well.
Is this a serious sports podcast?
Not exactly. The show's tagline is "(almost) a sports podcast." It uses sports as a starting point for conversations, games, and interviews, but the focus is more on entertainment and personality than deep sports analysis.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, based on the recent episode dates from June 2026, the podcast releases new episodes weekly.
What is the show's format?
It's a multi-host video podcast that mixes discussion of recent sports headlines, interviews with athletes and celebrities, and recurring segments or games.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
How can I interact with the show?
The show encourages fans to call a hotline or visit their website to submit questions, hot takes, or their own 'Almost Athlete' moments, which may be featured on an episode.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

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