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May 27, 2025 12 mins

Most pitches from podcast guests wanting to be interviewed get ignored by hosts. Thankfully, there is a way you can create a pitch that gets hosts to say "yes" to having you on the show! In this episode, Suzanne Culberg shares how to personalize your pitch, avoid common mistakes, and craft a message that makes hosts want you on their podcasts. Get ready to make your guesting pitches impossible to ignore!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Podcast Pitching
01:27 Researching Your Target Podcast
03:20 Personalizing Your Pitch
04:46 Focusing on the Host's Audience
06:34 Making It Easy for the Host
08:27 Demonstrating Preparedness and Quality
10:39 Transparency in Representation
11:08 The Importance of Follow-Up

Takeaways

There's no one right way to pitch a podcast.
Research how the host wants to be pitched.
Use a personal greeting in your pitch.
Make the pitch relevant to the host's audience.
Suggest relevant topics for discussion.
Demonstrate that you have quality audio equipment.
Include examples of previous podcast appearances.
Thank the host for their consideration.
Be transparent if someone else is pitching for you.
Follow up thoughtfully after your initial pitch.

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