Casting Call

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Casting Call is like a Hollywood singing competition, but for people who are pros at audio interviews and non-fiction storytelling. On the show, an esteemed panel of judges will join host Jonathan Goldstein to vet submissions from aspiring podcast hosts across the country, and select three finalists to travel to Gimlet HQ to make a pilot of their show. One talented hopeful will have their pilot turned into a mini-series, produced by Gimlet, and maybe even get a Squarespace sponsorship of their...

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Are you the next great podcast host?

Apr 25th, 2018 5:17 PM

Casting Call is looking for the next great podcast host. Is it you? Submit your application before May 21st by visiting castingcallshow.com. Then, stay subscribed to this feed. Casting Call officially launches in September.

The deadline is approaching!

May 18th, 2018 3:58 PM

Some Inspiration for your Casting Call Application. These days, it seems like everyone has an idea for a podcast. In this clip Jorge Just, Editor at Gimlet Media tells host Jonathan Goldstein about his many ideas. Tell us about your idea at castingcallshow.com. Apply by May 21st for your chance to be the next great podcast host.

Announcing: The Casting Call Series

Sep 5th, 2018 1:02 PM

The Casting Call competition launched in May. Over five thousand aspiring hosts sent us their podcast ideas. Only one will win their own miniseries produced by Gimlet. Here’s a preview of the competition.

Episode 1: I Have This Idea For A Podcast...

Sep 12th, 2018 9:30 AM

5,000+ aspiring podcast hosts pitched their ideas to the Casting Call competition. But only three can become finalists. Host Jonathan Goldstein documents the vetting process and seeks counsel from his friend and colleague, Gimlet CEO Alex Blumberg.Casting Call is a reality competition podcast brought to you by Squarespace and Gimlet Creative. We’re on a mission to find America’s next top podcaster, and we need your help. After listening to the series, vote on your favorite pilot at CastingCallShow.com. The winning host will get their very own Gimlet miniseries. The winner will be announced in Casting Call's final episode on October 3rd.

Episode 2: Bring In The Judges

Sep 12th, 2018 9:45 AM

We narrowed down 5,000+ entries to six semi-finalists. Which three will become finalists? To decide their fates, host Jonathan Goldstein brings in an esteemed panel of judges: Aminatou Sow, Nazanin Rafsanjani, and Anthony Casalena. Hear their opinions and find out which contestants will make pilots of their shows. Casting Call is a reality competition podcast brought to you by Squarespace and Gimlet Creative. We’re on a mission to find America’s next top podcaster, and we need your help. After listening to the series, vote on your favorite pilot at CastingCallShow.com. The winning host will get their very own Gimlet miniseries. The winner will be announced in Casting Call's final episode on October 3rd.

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