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🔍 How to Search & Browse Databases in PodPitch

In PodPitch, Search & Lists is no longer a separate button. Instead, search is now fully integrated into My Databases, giving you one powerful place to browse podcasts, journalists, and newsletters.

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Written by Mandy
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You can explore all databases, but pitching is limited to the services included in your plan.

📍 Where to Find Search in the New Dashboard

  1. Click the Databases icon in the left-hand menu

  2. Select My Databases

  3. 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.

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