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The 2026 State of Podcast Guesting Report
We analyzed 142,000 guest appearances across 8,400 shows to reveal the trends reshaping podcast bookings this year.
Maya Chen
Apr 10, 2026 · 12 min
Podcasting Blog
Stories, tactics, and research from the podcast frontier.
Weekly dispatches for hosts, guests, and producers building shows that compound.
Pitching
How to Write a Cold Pitch That Actually Gets Replies
A teardown of 37 pitches that booked six-figure podcasts - plus the exact templates you can copy.
Rahul SinghApr 07, 2026 · 8 min
Promotion
The Post-Episode Promotion Checklist (48 Items)
Every lever to pull the week your episode drops - from audiograms to LinkedIn carousels.
Jenna ParkApr 03, 2026 · 10 min
Strategy
Why Niche Shows Out-Convert Celebrity Podcasts
Conversion rates from 2M listener hours suggest audience intimacy beats audience size. Here is the data.
Dr. Amelia FordMar 29, 2026 · 6 min
Gear
Remote Recording Setups Under $400
We rebuilt three guest setups on a shoestring budget and A/B tested the audio quality.
Diego AlvarezMar 25, 2026 · 7 min
Craft
The Interview Questions That Make Hosts Book You Again
After 800 surveys, the top 12 questions guests asked that led to repeat invitations.
Sarah LiuMar 21, 2026 · 9 min
Tools
Booking Calendars: Best Tools Compared (2026)
Calendly vs Cal.com vs SavvyCal vs PodMatch Native - a deep-dive for podcast hosts.
Marcus WebbMar 18, 2026 · 11 min
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