PodcastGuests.com

PodcastGuests.com is a web service for matching podcast hosts with guests and helping experts find appearance opportunities. It suits hosts seeking guests at no charge and experts prepared to pitch shows themselves. Its main strength is low-friction discovery; it does not handle outreach or booking for guests.

Overview

Podcasters can submit shows for newsletter features and invite directory guests for free. Guests receive two weekly emails with podcasts seeking appearances, while paid profiles give hosts a page of information to review before contacting an expert. That makes the service useful for finding potential matches, but guests must decide which opportunities fit and make their own pitches.

Shows featured in the newsletters are expected to have an Apple Podcasts or Spotify listing; hosts can invite directory members even if their shows do not meet that condition. Hosts and guests may not charge each other for appearances.

Key features

Profiles and visibility

Profiles can include a bio, discussion topics, ten sample interview questions, a photo, social links, websites, and previous media appearances. This gives hosts material for assessing a guest before reaching out. Premium profiles appear above Basic profiles, and Premium members receive a rotating newsletter feature. Those perks improve exposure, but the service does not promise a booking.

Do-it-yourself matching

The newsletter and directory provide routes to discover opportunities and experts, not a managed booking process. Guests need to review the emails and pitch relevant shows themselves. This suits people comfortable with direct outreach; it is a weaker fit for anyone seeking the platform to arrange introductions or secure appearances.

The service is operated by Podcast Media, LLC, whose ownership changed on December 1, 2022. Its privacy policy says data is stored on servers behind firewalls and that payment transactions and form submissions are encrypted using SSL, while cautioning that security cannot be guaranteed. The contact page asks users to consult the FAQs first and says the team will respond quickly through its contact form.

Pricing

The free plan provides the twice-weekly newsletter with podcast guest opportunities. It is a useful starting point for guests willing to search and pitch, but does not include a directory profile.

Basic costs $20 a month, billed monthly, and includes one category, one website link, and a directory profile. It suits a guest who wants a public profile without paying for Premium exposure, though it lacks the additional category, links, and newsletter feature.

Premium costs $45 a month, billed monthly. It includes two categories, up to three website and social links, a rotating newsletter feature, and placement above Basic profiles. It is the better fit for guests seeking more profile detail and visibility; those features still leave outreach to the guest.

Agencies with five or more active Premium client profiles can receive a 15% discount. The FAQ also describes a one-time Platinum Featured Expert placement, but the service provides no usable terms for it here, so it is not a plan to compare on price or inclusions.

Platforms

PodcastGuests.com is available on the web.

Who it's for

It is a practical choice for podcast hosts who want to invite directory guests for free, and for experts who are willing to sift opportunities and pitch shows themselves. Guests seeking greater directory visibility may prefer Premium; those wanting managed booking rather than DIY outreach should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Hosts can submit shows and invite directory guests without paying, making it accessible to podcasters at any budget.
• Pro: Two weekly opportunity emails give guests a recurring way to find shows seeking appearances.
• Pro: Premium combines richer profile links with higher directory placement and rotating newsletter exposure.
• Con: Guests must identify suitable shows and pitch them, so the service requires ongoing self-directed outreach.
• Con: The free plan has no directory profile, while Basic lacks Premium's newsletter feature and higher placement.
• Con: Newsletter-featured shows are expected to be listed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, narrowing that route for some newer shows.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of Podcast Guest Booking Software, use the category list. Choose DM-Mi if Android or iOS access matters alongside web access; it offers a free contributing guest profile and a podcast creator plan at £30 a month after the first 90 days or 5 book.

Guestio is a better fit for guests or hosts who want messaging, booking tracking, and up to five pitches a month in its free plan. Let's Make A Podcast suits users seeking free in-app messaging, scheduling with calendar invites, and the ability to browse and pitch shows or invite guests.

Choose show.fm if you need podcast production workflow features such as episode tracking and automation, with its free plan capped at one show and two episodes per month. Airlist is a fit for managing a guest pipeline, with up to 15 guests, follow-up reminders, and an episode tracker on its free plan.

Codie Dog is another free web option. Guest.Market offers basic services free during its public beta. GuestLoop suits guests who want profile pages, show discovery, booking management, appearance tracking, and unlimited applications on its free plan.

Verdict

PodcastGuests.com is best for hosts who want free guest discovery and experts willing to pursue appearances themselves. Its useful combination of weekly opportunity emails, directory profiles, and optional Premium exposure makes discovery straightforward; look elsewhere if you want the service to handle pitching, introductions, or booking.