Step 2: Write
Personalized podcast pitches for every host
A personalized podcast pitch is an email written for one specific show and its host, not a template sent to everyone.
After matching, PodPitch writes a personal pitch for the host of each show it picked. You read and approve each one, or let PodPitch run on autopilot. Either way, every host receives a pitch written for their show, sent from your own email.
Quick answers
Questions about personalized podcast pitches
Does PodPitch use one template for every host?
No. It writes a personal pitch for each host of each matched show.
Can I read a pitch before it is sent?
Yes. Approve each pitch yourself, or choose autopilot if you would rather not review every one.
Who does the pitch appear to come from?
From you. PodPitch sends each pitch from your own email address.
Why not write pitches myself?
You can. Writing a different email for every show is slow, which is the part PodPitch takes off your hands.
Why template pitches get ignored
Podcast hosts often receive guest requests, and a message that could have been sent to any show gives the host no reason to pick you. It reads as a mass mailing, because it is one.
A pitch written for one show reads differently. It speaks to that host, explains why your topic suits their listeners and suggests what you could talk about together. That is the kind of message PodPitch writes for every host it pitches on your behalf.
What goes into a good podcast pitch?
Most strong guest pitches share a simple shape:
- A greeting to the host by name.
- Why you are a fit for this show and its listeners.
- One or two things you could talk about on an episode.
- A short line on who you are, and an easy way to say yes.
Keep it brief enough to read in a moment. This is general guidance; use it to judge any pitch, including the ones PodPitch writes for you.
Template pitches vs. PodPitch personalized pitches
| One template for all | PodPitch personalized pitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is written for | Any show. | One host and their show. |
| Why you fit | Usually left out. | Built on a show matched to your topic. |
| Your review | Write once, send everywhere. | Approve each pitch, or use autopilot. |
| Sent from | Varies. | Your own email. |
Personal pitches, without the blank page
See how matching, writing, approval and sending fit together in PodPitch.