guests for Mike (And a Podcast Promotion Update)
guests for Mike (And a Podcast Promotion Update)  
Podcast: Bad Podcast Pitches
Published On: Mon Dec 15 2025
Description: This pitch comes to me from my friend Mike Wilkerson of 2GuysTalking.com and PodcastGauntlet.com (and many other places online). Listen as we examine this rather questionable pitch.Oh... and a quick update on whether the incredible increase from our friendly neighborhood podcast promoter has continued.2 Guys Talking NetworkPodcast GauntletEpisode 7 (Will This Promotion Get Your Podcast Booted?)Episode 9 (What Really Happened After 3 Days of Professional Podcast Promotion?)Subscribe & FollowFountain | TrueFans | Podcast Guru | Other apps Download the Podcast Promotion Stress TestMy friend and cohost, Mike Wilkerson, received a vague email promising “8–15 qualified guests every four weeks” using a “pay for performance” model, without advertising. While I appreciate short and sweet, brevity isn't enough. This email was missing some critical information to know whether it was worth pursuing. I share my thoughts on what's missing, what you might want to do first if you receive a pitch like this and want to know more, and one thing that should be a non-negotiable.If you're sending pitches, you will also find some valuable information about what you should do before sending a pitch.Support & ConnectSupport with traditional currencySupport with Bitcoin/Lightning: bdentzy@getalby.com Send in your bad pitches: pitches@badpodcastpitches.comMastodon @BadPitches@mastodon.socialListen Live in the Pitch RoomThe Pitch Room (Live) | ChatCreate Your Own Show:How I create this show, including tools, software, and the gear I use.https://badpodcastpitches.com/tools/ Chapters:(00:00) Opening and premise: dissecting a short pitch(00:29) Context: Mike Wilkerson and the email setup(00:50) Reading the pitch: promises and ambiguities(01:33) Interpreting the offer and potential models(02:42) Marketplace vs. middleman and dual-sided payment concerns(03:42) Advice: define terms like pay for performance and qualified guest(04:56) Audience fit matters: what qualifies a guest?(06:01) Do your homework: tailoring pitches to the show(06:29) Follow-up on prior promotion: results and takeaways(07:44) Call for submissions and closing notices