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Why Your Podcast Pitch Gets Ignored (and How to Fix It!)
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- Your Mic
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- Jun 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 845
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Download free Speke resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Think about the last time you tried to get on a podcast. Maybe it was a cold email, or you spent hours crafting a pitch and still ended up with silence. Today, we'll break down what makes a podcast guest pitch stand out and the mistakes that send it straight to the rejection pile. You’ll hear: What happens when a pitch misses simple details about a show Why building relationships matters more than a templated email How to make sure your pitch adds value to a host Subscribe to Your Mic on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Shoot Freddy an email: [email protected] Key Takeaways 1. A poor podcast guest pitch fails when it's generic, irrelevant, or shows a lack of research. Freddy Cruz breaks down an example highlighting classic mistakes—such as pitching after a show’s season has ended, failing to align with the show’s theme, and not establishing a local (Houston) connection. The main point: Do your homework and ensure your pitch is relevant and timely. 2. Effective outreach to podcast hosts goes beyond just sending a pitch. Cruz stresses building genuine relationships—interact on social media, comment on posts, follow up genuinely, and don’t immediately ask to be on the show. The concept: Networking and authentic connections increase your chances more than a cold, impersonal pitch ever will. 3. Aspiring guests shouldn’t expect to jump straight onto the biggest shows. Cruz advises starting on smaller podcasts that are a good fit, getting “reps” in as a guest, and gradually working your way up to larger audienc…