Fastest Way to Get Podcast Contact Information

Introduction

As a PR professional, you’re always juggling a million tasks—research, outreach, relationship-building, and more. So when your client wants to land a spot on a high-profile podcast, time is precious. How do you streamline your process and quickly get the podcast contacts you need? In this guide, I’ll share my go-to methods, starting with the free (yet sometimes time-consuming) routes and ending with a super-speedy alternative.

1. The Free Way

1.1. Google

• Use Specific Search Terms:
  • Type the podcast name + “podcast” + “website.”
  • Usually, the top result is the podcast’s official website.
• Check the Contact or About Page:
  • Look for “Contact” or “Contact Us” pages.
  • You might find an email or a contact form.
• Pro Tip: Fast-Search Within a Page:
  • Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) to search “contact” right on the page.

Possible Outcome: You might land an email or a form in under 15 minutes. Great if it’s straightforward. But if forms don’t yield a response, you’re stuck waiting—who knows if that submission even goes to the right person?

1.2. Forms: The Uncertainty Factor

• No Guarantee of a Response:
  • The form might be routed incorrectly or sent to an old email address.
  • It could also end up in a spam folder if the website is bombarded by bots.
• Lack of Control:
  • Forms don’t always let you present your client in the best way.
  • You’d rather send a well-crafted email with your own outreach templates.

1.3. Getting Emails from Google (Again)

• Try Combining Keywords:
  1. Podcast title + “email”
  2. Podcast hosts + “email”
• Cross-Check Sources:
  • Emails might appear on social media pages, blog posts, or YouTube descriptions.
  • Verify each link—sometimes you’ll find the right address, sometimes it’s outdated.

Time Spent: Another 15 minutes, bringing you to around 30 minutes total.

2. Diving into the Podcast RSS Feed

Every podcast has an RSS feed. This is how platforms like Apple Podcasts or Spotify know when there’s a new episode. Sometimes, you can find a contact email in the RSS feed, but getting there takes a few extra steps.

2.1. Locating the RSS Feed via iTunes

1. Go to the Podcast’s iTunes Web Page (Example:
   https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/fresh-air/id214089682?l=en-GB)
2. View Page Source
   • In Chrome or Microsoft Edge: Right-click > “View Page Source” (or press Ctrl + U).
   • In Safari: Enable Developer Tools under Safari > Preferences > Advanced.
3. Search for "feedUrl"
   • Use Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) to find “feedUrl.”
   • Copy the link that follows—it should be the RSS feed.
4. Open the RSS Feed in Your Browser
   • It may look like a wall of code, but you can search for emails using “@”.

Potential Findings:

• Look for <itunes:owner> or <podcast:person> tags

• Watch out for masked emails like info+b19ac1f5-6adf-4c8b-aa1a-2af2160f99e4@mg-eu.acast.com

Time Spent: Another 15 minutes, putting you at ~45 minutes. And if the RSS feed doesn’t reveal a usable email? On to social media.

3. Leveraging Social Media

If you’ve tried contacting someone via their website or RSS feed without luck, social media might be your best friend.

• Google Searches to Find Social Handles:
  1. “Podcast name” + Instagram/Twitter/X/LinkedIn/Facebook
  2. “Podcast host” + Instagram/Twitter/X/LinkedIn/Facebook
• Direct Messaging:
  • Once you find them, send a concise but friendly DM.

Time Spent: Another 15 minutes, bringing your total to ~1 hour and 15 minutes just to chase down contact information.

4. The Real Fastest Way to Get Podcast Contact Information

If you’re tired of spending hours on manual searches, Podseeker is here to help. We designed it specifically for PR pros who need quick, reliable podcast contacts without the hassle.

How Podseeker Saves Time

1. Sign Up
2. Search for the Podcast
3. Get All the Info You Need: Emails from the RSS feed, website contact details, and social media links—all in one place.

Time Spent: 1–5 minutes, tops. That’s a game-changer when you’re constantly on deadline.

The Cost

• $49/Month with a 3-Day Free Trial
• ROI on Time Saved: Priceless when you consider how much an hour of your work is worth.

Conclusion

Yes, you can find most podcast contacts for free—but at the expense of your time and energy. Manually combing through websites, RSS feeds, and social media could take up to 1 hour (or more) for each show. Alternatively, you can invest in Podseeker to dramatically speed up the process, giving you more bandwidth for strategic pitching and client relationship-building.

So, if you’re serious about getting your client booked on the right podcasts, consider the value of your time. A tool like Podseeker might be the best investment you’ll make to level up your PR outreach.

Try Podseeker Today and see how much time and peace of mind you can save.

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