🔍 How to Search & Browse Databases in PodPitch
You can explore all databases, but pitching is limited to the services included in your plan.
📍 Where to Find Search in the New Dashboard
- Click the Databases icon in the left-hand menu
- Select My Databases
- Choose the database that matches your plan:
- Podcast Pitching
- Journalist Pitching
- Newsletter Pitching
From here, you can start searching and building lists.
🔓 Browsing vs Pitching Access
- ✅ You can search and browse all databases
- 🚫 You can only pitch from the databases you’re actively paying for
This allows you to research freely while keeping outreach aligned with your subscription.
🎙️ The Podcast Database (Overview)
The Podcast Database is your all-in-one podcast discovery tool.
You can search through millions of podcasts using advanced filters such as:
- Topic or niche
- Monthly listeners
- Location
- Audience relevance
- Guest preferences
Each podcast result includes detailed insights into reach, engagement, and fit — so you can make informed outreach decisions.
🧠 Smart Search & Recommendations
Our search engine uses advanced algorithms to match your criteria with the most relevant podcasts.
You can:
- Search by keywords
- Browse by category
- Describe what you’re looking for in plain English
- Upload a list of dream podcasts to find similar shows
The database is continuously updated, so you always have access to new opportunities.
🗂️ Save, Organize & Reuse Lists
💾 Save & Organize
Save your searches as lists to revisit later or reuse across campaigns.
📋 Flexible Lists
Add results from multiple searches into the same list.
🚀 Easy Campaign Import
Add saved lists directly into campaigns for immediate outreach.
📤 Export & Share
Export lists or share them with teammates as needed.
🔍 How to Start a New Search
Click New Search to begin.
Choose Your Search Style
- Search by Ideas → Describe what you want in plain English
- Search by Keywords → Exact matching for titles, names, or topics
🧭 Step-by-Step: Finding the Right Media
Step 1 of 5: Select Media Type
Choose between Podcasts or Journalists depending on your outreach goal.
You can switch media types anytime using the purple Switch button.
Step 2 of 5: Describe Your Perfect Match
Tell us what you’re looking for.
Examples:
- “Tech podcasts about AI”
- “Finance journalists covering crypto”
Step 3 of 5: Refine Your Search
Use filters to narrow results:
- Monthly audience size
- Location
- Category
- Other relevance signals
Step 4 of 5: Avoid Duplicate Outreach
Exclude contacts you’ve already pitched in previous campaigns to prevent duplicate emails.
Step 5 of 5: Review & Save Results
Save results to a Media List, export them, or add them directly to a campaign.
🔁 Find Similar Podcasts
After selecting a podcast, click Find Similar Podcasts to expand your list with shows reaching similar audiences.
You can:
- Add them directly to a campaign
- Save them to a new list (e.g. “Similar to Amy Porterfield”)
🎯 Why This Matters
Using smart search, saved lists, and “Find Similar” helps you:
- Build highly targeted outreach lists
- Improve campaign performance
- Save time versus manual research
📹 Visual Walkthrough
👉 How to Use Search & Lists in PodPitch | Scribe
✅ That’s it! With My Databases, you can now search, organize, and launch outreach faster — all from one unified place.
Updated on: 17/08/2026
Thank you!