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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.

Written by Mandy

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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