Field notes from podcast outreach.
Podcast outreach strategies, pitch writing guides, and platform updates from the PitchCentric team.
How to Get on Podcasts as a Guest: A 2026 Complete Guide
Getting on podcasts requires a system, not luck. This guide walks through every step: finding the right shows, writing pitches that convert, following up without being annoying, and turning a single appearance into a lasting media presence.
12 Podcast Pitch Examples That Actually Work (And Why)
Drawing on industry research and best practices in podcast outreach, these 12 examples illustrate the patterns that separate responses from silence.
The Best Time to Pitch Podcasts: A Data-Backed Answer
When should you send a podcast pitch? Based on industry benchmarks for podcast outreach, here is what is known about reply rates by day, hour, and season.
Pod Score Explained: How PitchCentric Ranks Podcasts
Pod Score is PitchCentric's primary ranking metric. Here is a complete explanation of how it works, what goes into it, and how to use it to prioritize your outreach.
How to Write a Podcast Guest One-Sheet That Books Shows
A one-sheet is the most underrated tool in podcast outreach. When a host asks for more information, the quality of your one-sheet determines whether you book the show or lose the slot to someone else.
Podcast Outreach ROI: How to Measure Whether It Is Working
Most podcast guests cannot tell you whether their appearances are generating business results. This guide explains how to set up tracking, attribute conversions, and make data-driven decisions about where to focus your outreach.
Podcast Follow-Up Email Templates: When and How to Use Them
The follow-up email is where most podcast outreach dies. Hosts do not respond to first emails because of busy schedules, not lack of interest. These templates and timing guidelines help you recover those missed opportunities.
How AI Changes Podcast Pitch Writing (And What It Cannot Do)
AI can generate a strong first draft of a podcast pitch in seconds. But there are things it consistently gets wrong that a human needs to fix. Here is the honest picture of what AI pitch generation helps with and where you still need to do the work.
What Is Booking Probability? How PitchCentric Estimates Your Chances
Booking Probability is the number in PitchCentric that tells you how likely a specific podcast is to book you given your current profile. Here is exactly how it is computed and how to improve yours.
The Startup Founder's Guide to Podcast Outreach in 2026
Founders have some of the most compelling stories for podcast audiences. This guide covers the specific strategies, show selection criteria, and pitch frameworks that work for founders at the seed, Series A, and growth stages.
Running Podcast Outreach for Clients: The Agency Playbook
Agencies managing podcast outreach face unique challenges: multiple clients, different voice and expertise profiles, separate tracking, and the need to demonstrate ROI. This playbook covers the systems and tools that make it work at scale.
Podcast Audience Quality vs. Size: Which Matters More for Guests?
A podcast with 2,000 passionate listeners in your exact target niche is often more valuable than a show with 200,000 general consumers. Here is how to evaluate audience quality, not just size.