The short version: the easiest way to get booked as a podcast guest in 2026 is to start on a matching platform like PodMatch or MatchMaker.fm, then pitch a handful of shows directly using their own guest application form or contact page. Below are 54 podcasts and platforms that take guests, grouped by niche, with the route in for each one. I checked every page live on 29 September 2026.
I've been a guest on podcasts for years and I've learned the hard way that a show's guest form beats a clever cold email every time. Hosts build those forms because they want pitches. So this directory gives you the route in, not just the name. I've left the links off on purpose; type the domain into your browser and look for the guest or contact page.
If you're after other ways to get your name in front of an audience, my free list of 5,000 websites that accept guest posts and the directory of newsletters that accept sponsors work the same way.
Guest-matching platforms (start here)
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| PodMatch | A matching platform that pairs podcast hosts with guests based on topic and audience. Useful if you want a steady trickle of bookings without cold pitching. | Create a guest profile and let the matching do the first pass. | podmatch.com |
| MatchMaker.fm | A marketplace where shows and guests find each other. Hosts post what they're looking for and guests browse shows by topic. | Sign up as a guest, fill in your topics, then request shows that fit. | matchmaker.fm |
| Podcast Guests | A long-running directory that connects podcasters with guests, plus an email of shows currently looking for people. | Join as a guest and reply to the host requests that fit you. | podcastguests.com |
| Radio Guest List | Free daily emails of interview requests from radio shows and podcasts, plus a featured guest directory. | Subscribe to the free interview offer emails and answer the requests that match. | radioguestlist.com |
| PitchPodcasts | A directory of podcasts sorted into lists so you can find shows to pitch by niche. | Browse the lists and pitch the shows directly. | pitchpodcasts.com |
| Podchaser | The big podcast database with host and guest credits, so you can see who a show has had on before you pitch. | Research tool rather than a booking route. Use the guest credits to shape your pitch. | podchaser.com |
Marketing, AI and search podcasts
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Explored (Michael Stelzner) | A weekly show from Social Media Examiner about putting AI to work in marketing and business. | Pitch through the contact form on the Social Media Examiner site. | socialmediaexaminer.com |
| Leveraging AI (Isar Meitis) | AI for business owners and leaders, with regular guest interviews. | Get in touch through the Multiplai site or the host on LinkedIn. | multiplai.ai |
| The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast (John Jantsch) | Long-running small business marketing interviews. | Use the contact form on the Duct Tape Marketing site. | ducttapemarketing.com |
| Do This, NOT That (Jay Schwedelson) | Quick-fire marketing tips show with a guest on most episodes. | Use the contact page on Jay's site. | jayschwedelson.com |
| Marketing Speak (Stephan Spencer) | Interviews with marketing and SEO experts. | Use the contact page on the show's site. | marketingspeak.com |
| The Agile Brand (Greg Kihlström) | Near-daily show on marketing technology, customer experience and AI. | Fill in the podcast guest inquiry form on the site. | agilebrandguide.com |
| Marketing B2B Technology (Mike Maynard) | B2B tech marketing interviews from the agency Napier. | There's a dedicated podcast guests page with the route in. | napierb2b.com |
| Voices of Search | Search and SEO interviews, published most weekdays. | Fill in the speaker application on the site. | voicesofsearch.com |
| Search with Candour | UK SEO podcast with weekly interviews. | Use the contact page on the Candour site. | withcandour.co.uk |
| The Digital Marketing Podcast (Target Internet) | UK digital marketing show that's been running for years. | Use the contact page on the Target Internet site. | targetinternet.com |
| The Marketing Meetup Podcast | The podcast from the UK marketing community of the same name. | Use the contact page on The Marketing Meetup site. | themarketingmeetup.com |
| Exposure Ninja Podcasts | Digital marketing shows from the UK agency Exposure Ninja. | Use the contact page on the site. | exposureninja.com |
| What's the BUZZ? AI in Business (Andreas Welsch) | Each episode features a different guest sharing how they've put AI and automation to work. | Contact the show through its site or the host on LinkedIn. | intelligence-briefing.com |
| Using AI at Work | AI adoption and workflows for business leaders. | Get in touch through the show's site. | usingaiatwork.com |
| Marketing Happy Hour | Weekly conversations with marketing industry guests, plus a community. | Get in touch through the show's site. | marketinghappyhr.com |
| Creator Science (Jay Clouse) | Evidence-backed strategies for creators, with guest conversations. | The contact form takes guest suggestions. | creatorscience.com |
Business, founder and side-hustle podcasts
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Sinclair's Business Broadcast | UK business show for owners who want to grow. | Fill in the application form on the podcast page. | jamessinclair.net |
| The UpFlip Podcast | Business breakdowns with owners who share how they make money. | Apply through the podcast questionnaire on the site. | upflip.com |
| Mixergy (Andrew Warner) | Thousands of founder interviews since 2009. | Use the Suggest an Interview page, and you can suggest yourself. | mixergy.com |
| Millionaire University | Everyday business builders telling how they did it, published almost daily. | Apply on the Be a Guest page. | millionaireuniversity.com |
| The How of Business (Henry Lopez) | Small business owners and experts on the practical side of running a business. | There's a podcast guests page with the route in. | thehowofbusiness.com |
| Grow A Small Business (Troy Trewin) | Twice-weekly interviews with business owners. | Get in touch through the site. | growasmallbusiness.com |
| Built to Sell Radio (John Warrillow) | Founders who've sold their businesses explain how. | Get in touch through the site. Best fit if you've sold a company. | builttosell.com |
| Tropical MBA | Location-independent founders comparing notes. | Use the contact page on the site. | tropicalmba.com |
| Startups For the Rest of Us (Rob Walling) | Bootstrapped SaaS founders and the MicroConf crowd. | Get in touch through the site. | startupsfortherestofus.com |
| The SaaS Podcast (SaaS Club) | Interviews with SaaS founders. | Read and follow the Suggest a Guest page. | saasclub.io |
| My Wife Quit Her Job | Ecommerce and online business interviews. | Use the contact page on the site. | mywifequitherjob.com |
| The Product Boss | For product-based business owners. | Get in touch through the site. | theproductboss.com |
| The Life-First Solopreneur | For solo business owners. Formerly The Aspiring Solopreneur. | The show page invites guests with something to teach to reach out. | lifestarr.com |
Women in business podcasts
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dear FoundHer (Lindsay Pinchuk) | Women founders and the stories behind their businesses. | Fill in the featured guest application form linked from the site. | dearfoundher.com |
| The Entreprenista Podcast | Interviews with accomplished women founders. | The contact page explains how to submit through the intake form. | entreprenista.com |
| Startups in Stilettos | Sister show to Entreprenista for women building businesses. | Same intake route as Entreprenista, explained on the contact page. | entreprenista.com |
| Superhuman Selling (Elyse Archer) | For women who want to sell more and play bigger. | Use the Apply to be a Guest link on the podcast page. | elysearcher.com |
| The Jasmine Star Show | Business and marketing for small business owners. | The contact page has a form for guest ideas. | jasminestar.com |
| Imagine If with Doone Roisin | The show that used to be Female Startup Club, about health, wealth and wisdom. | There's a Be a guest link on the site. | femalestartupclub.com |
| HerBusiness | Long-running show for established women business owners. | Get in touch through the site. | herbusiness.com |
| Wickedly Smart Women | For women 45 and over reinventing their work. | Get in touch through the site. | wickedlysmartwomen.com |
Freelance and creative podcasts
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Being Freelance (Steve Folland) | Story-first interviews with freelancers, plus a community. | Use the Get In Touch page. | beingfreelance.com |
| Doing It For The Kids | For freelance parents, with a community attached. | Get in touch through the site. | doingitforthekids.net |
| The Creative Boom Podcast (Katy Cowan) | Honest conversations with people in the creative industries. | Get in touch through Creative Boom. | creativeboom.com |
Career change, midlife and reinvention podcasts
| Name | What it is and who it's for | How to get in | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Relaunch (Joseph Liu) | Career change stories. | Apply on the Be a Guest page. | josephliu.co |
| Happen to Your Career | Career pivots and finding work that fits. | Get in touch through the site. | happentoyourcareer.com |
| Second Act Stories | Narrative stories of people who started over. | Use the contact page. | secondactstories.org |
| Reinvention Rebels (Wendy Battles) | For women betting on themselves later in life. | Use the contact page. | reinventionrebels.com |
| Aging With Purpose and Passion | Reinvention after 50, career change and life transitions. | Get in touch through the site. | agingwithpurposeandpassion.com |
| Boomer Banter (Wendy Green) | Warm conversations about life after 50, with a guest most weeks. | Use the contacts page. | heyboomer.biz |
| Postcards From Midlife | UK midlife podcast with Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin. | The contact page lists the route for guest enquiries. | postcardsfrommidlife.com |
| Women Entrepreneurs Over 50 (Patricia Drain) | Second-act income for women over 50. | Get in touch through the site. | patriciadrain.com |
How to pitch a podcast so the host says yes
1. Listen to two episodes first. Mention one of them in the first line. Hosts can spot a copy and paste pitch in a second.
2. Pitch one episode, not your whole life story. Give the host a title, three things listeners will walk away with, and one line on why you're the person to say it.
3. Match the angle to the show. The same person can be an AI guest on one show and a comeback story on another. Pick the angle that fits their audience.
4. Make the host's life easy. Send a short bio, a headshot link and your availability in the same email. Don't make them ask twice.
5. Squeeze the episode dry once it's live. I've written up how to turn one podcast appearance into a month of content, and if you run your own show, here's how I write podcast show notes.
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Frequently asked questions
Do podcasts pay their guests?
Almost never. Guests appear for the reach, the authority and the link in the show notes. A few big shows charge guests to appear. I haven't included pay-to-play shows in this directory.
How many podcasts should I pitch?
Start with five a week and follow up once after seven days. A few well-matched pitches beat a big blast.
Is a matching platform better than pitching direct?
Use both. Platforms bring hosts to you, while direct pitches land the shows you most want to be on.
Can I get on podcasts with no audience of my own?
Yes. Hosts want a guest who can teach their listeners something useful. A clear topic and a good story matter more than your follower count.
