Pitch Your Pod

A live podcast pitch competition at Forward Fest 2025

Event Info

Location: SPEAK.STUDIO HQ — 2352 S. Park Street, Madison, WI

Event Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 | 6–8 PM

Submission Deadline: July 31 at 11:59 PM

Prize: $10,000+ in podcast gear, services, and a featured platform launch

What is Pitch Your Pod?

This is your chance to pitch your podcast live—on mic, on stage, and in front of a Forward Fest audience. Finalists will receive:

  • Studio-quality gear
  • Production & editing services
  • Cover art + trailer support
  • Strategy coaching
  • Platform spotlight & distribution help

How It Works

  1. Apply online by July 31 — written, audio, or video.
  2. Finalists are notified in early August.
  3. Pitch live at the event — 3-minute on-mic presentation.

Apply Now

Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Submit Your Pitch

Questions?

Email us at hello@speak.studio or follow @speakdotstudio