Pod Idol - Pitch Your Podcast

20 May 2026
The Creator Stage

Got a podcast idea? This is where you can put it to the test.

In this fast-paced live session, emerging creators have just 60 seconds to pitch their ideas to a panel of leading development execs.  What follows is honest, constructive feedback in real time, offering a rare window into how ideas are assessed, shaped, and either elevated or picked apart.

You’ll hear what cuts through, what holds an idea back, and what it really takes to stand out in a crowded market.  Whether you’re pitching or watching from the room, you’ll come away with a sharper understanding of how to develop and position a podcast that gets commissioned.

One mic. One Idea. One minute. Expert feedback.

Chairperson
Chris Baughen
Chris Baughen, Director - Audio UK
Speakers
Charlotte Mason
Charlotte Mason, Head of Production - Insanity Studios
Stuart Morgan
Stuart Morgan
Selina Mehta
Selina Mehta, Director of Development - Novel Audio