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
- Apply online by July 31 — written, audio, or video.
- Finalists are notified in early August.
- Pitch live at the event — 3-minute on-mic presentation.
Apply Now
Deadline: July 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Submit Your PitchQuestions?
Email us at hello@speak.studio or follow @speakdotstudio