Welcome to Feral, where we keep it raw, real, and just a little dangerous. In this special episode, “Stop Pitching Like This! with Seth Goldstein,” your host Annie teams up with podcasting veteran Seth Goldstein for an unfiltered dive into the art of pitching yourself — and why most people are doing it wrong.

Seth has spent over 15 years championing voices in the podcasting world, building his own popular shows and networks, and seeing so many pitches flood his inbox that he now only accepts a tiny 1% of them. Today, he and Annie break down exactly why your pitch probably isn’t working, what makes for a standout introduction, and the biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to actually land that coveted guest spot.

Whether you’re an experienced podcaster, an aspiring guest, or just someone trying to get their ideas heard, Seth shares his real talk rules on how to stand out, be genuine, and make connections that count. Plus, you’ll hear anecdotes, pitch pet peeves, and simple strategies for turning missed opportunities into real conversations.

So grab your favorite headphones, get ready to stop pitching like everybody else, and jump into this FERAL Festival exclusive that’s equal parts tough love, actionable advice, and all the fun you’d expect from Annie and Seth.

Let’s get feral and start the show!

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What is the perfect amount of time for a podcast episode? There isn’t one. But for me they tend to be around 20-30 minutes.

My take on the podcast pitching industry and why you should do it on your own and not use an agency.

Sometimes you have to just hit record to get a project started.

That’s what I’m talking about in this episode.

Here comes the episode to your ears!

My introduction of the podcast to all of you.