Les Bowen

Les Bowen

@LesBowen

Shameless dad-joke inflicter. Recovering Southerner. Covered #Eagles @ Philly DN & Inquirer for 19 yrs. Now, Bowen on the Birds pod on @a2dradio, 3pm Fridays

I'm rockin Haddon Twp., N.J. Joined 2009-08-12 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

80,026

Followers

1,287

Following

224,233

Tweets

288.9

Avg Engagement

2,332

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @LesBowen's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-08-12
  • Verification:No
  • Location:I'm rockin Haddon Twp., N.J.

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:28.0
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:260.8
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

LesBowen's tweets receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. His content is both informative and entertaining, driving consistent engagement.

28.0

Avg Likes/Tweet

260.8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

90,934

Total Likes

846,709

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

70

75th Percentile

49,465

Top Tweet

3.61

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

13.9%

Original

2.6%

Replies

48.7%

Retweets

34.9%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

66.0%

With Links

8.1%

With #Tags

52.1%

With @Mentions

4.6%

With Emojis

139

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.18

Reply/Original Ratio

0.72

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

78.2%

Weekday Posts

21.8%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#eagles (147) #flyeaglesfly (23) #nfl (15) #49ers (9) #chiefs (9) #panthers (6) #falcons (4) #jalenhurts (4) #nfldraft (4) #lions (4)

Most Mentioned

@lesbowen (73) @jeff_mclane (39) @zberm (33) @cfranklinnews (33) @ejsmith94 (27) @adamschefter (26) @jclarknbcs (23) @phillyinquirer (23) @eagles (19) @dzangaronbcs (19)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 450 (14%)
Replies 83 (3%)
Retweets 1,580 (49%)
Quote Tweets 1,133 (35%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 1,580 retweets (49% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,246 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

His audience includes sports fans, especially Eagles supporters, and individuals interested in sports journalism. The mix of humor and analysis appeals to both casual and dedicated followers.

Average

Audience Quality

29.9%

Suspicion Index

39.0%

Low-Quality %

18

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

52.8%

Empty Bio

34.9%

<10 Tweets

10.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

63.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.0%

No URL

25.1%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

25,056,097

Total Potential Reach

18

Median Follower Reach

95

75th Percentile Reach

4.5%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.4%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

43.7%

Creators

4,367 accounts

21.4%

Consumers

2,141 accounts

34.9%

Dormant

3,492 accounts

100

Verified Followers

1.0% of total

4.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.06

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Philadelphia, PA (551) United States (126) Pennsylvania, USA (108) New Jersey, USA (77) Philadelphia (59) Philly (42) Los Angeles, CA (34) USA (27) New York, NY (23) West Chester, PA (23)

100

Verified Followers

1.0% of total

768

Protected Accounts

7.68% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,884 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@RexChapman 1,252,741 Commentator Basketball, Horse racing, Commentary
@solalexasch 681,166 Musician Music, Travel, Tattoos
@OccupyDemocrats 559,750 Political Activist Progressive, Grassroots, Politics
@IamMzilikazi 552,844 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@PalmerReport 521,138 Political Analyst -
@charlesyeo 353,550 Publisher publishing, entrepreneur, technology
@ProFootballHOF 316,341 Sports Organization Football, Hall of Fame, History
@davenewworld_2 289,338 Reporter Racism, Reporting, Media
@KimMangone 249,862 Engineer Single Mom, USAF Vet, Engineer

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

sports (658) philly (474) eagles (362) love (314) life (205) flyeaglesfly (185) philadelphia (179) father (178) husband (158) football (132)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#flyeaglesfly (181) #ringthebell (49) #eagles (29) #brotherlylove (28) #fueledbyphilly (18) #phillies (18) #1 (15) #blm (14) #gobirds (14) #sixers (14)

4,719

Followers With Bio

5,281

Followers Without Bio

47.19%

% With Bio

52.81%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed

157,934

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

157,934

Total Retweets

31,587

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

40%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Sports Commentary Humor Journalism Eagles Podcasting Nfl Analysis
Les Bowen
@LesBowen

RT @1kalwaysopen_: First off congratulations. Y’all deserve it .This is lame. You was on the way out the league before mahomes resurrected your career on your 1 year deal Tik-Tok boy . He admitted that he grabbed you but don’t act like your like that or ever was. But congratulati

2023-02-14
Retweets: 49,465 Likes: 0 Engagement: 49,465
Les Bowen
@LesBowen

RT @MeidasTouch: On the left, Republican Senator Mike Lee feigns outrage during the State of the Union when President Biden suggests that some Republicans want to cut Social Security and Medicare. On the right, Mike Lee says he wants to get rid of Social Security, Medicare, and

2023-02-08
Retweets: 38,541 Likes: 0 Engagement: 38,541
Les Bowen
@LesBowen

RT @MickJagger: I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her. https://t.co/TkG5VrdxXO

2023-05-24
Retweets: 25,588 Likes: 0 Engagement: 25,588
Les Bowen
@LesBowen

RT @Victorshi2020: This an image you haven't seen today because mainstream media has been covering Donald Trump's motorcade &amp; plane all day long. These are Nashville students walking out today, sick and tired of the NRA and Republican inaction. The youth WILL save us, once ag

2023-04-04
Retweets: 22,288 Likes: 0 Engagement: 22,288
Les Bowen
@LesBowen

RT @CarterCenter: https://t.co/1auzIG0yqy https://t.co/JJQMWgg8DW

2023-02-18
Retweets: 22,052 Likes: 0 Engagement: 22,052

Key Insights & Takeaways

LesBowen's content often includes personal opinions and humor, which sets him apart from purely journalistic accounts. He frequently references his past work in sports media, adding credibility and depth to his current commentary. His tweets often spark discussions about game strategies and player performances, showing his influence in the sports community.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 80,026
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @LesBowen reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 80,026 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 288.9 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025