Got a podcast idea? SBS Audio opens annual pitch season

Three-time Australian Podcast Publisher of the Year, SBS, invites the public to submit stories – in any language – to boost its collection of award-winning podcasts which champion Australia’s diverse and original storytelling.

Got a great podcast idea that’s been bubbling away? Whether you’re an aspiring creator or an experienced podcaster, SBS Audio wants to hear from you. Submissions are now open for fresh and original podcast pitches across broad topics – from news and sport, language and culture, to First Nations, food, and beyond.

SBS Director of Audio and Language Content, David Hua, said: “SBS Audio is committed to discovering exciting new and underrepresented voices, giving all Australians the chance to listen, connect, and better understand one another. As the three-time Australian Podcast Publisher of the Year, we’re proud to be a home that fosters belonging and invites everyone to share their stories. We look forward to hearing from podcasters across the country and to supporting the next wave of talented storytellers shaping our nation’s shared story.”

SBS Podcast Commissioning Editor, Joel Supple, said: “Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or picking up the mic for the first time, the award-winning SBS Audio podcast team is ready to nourish your budding ideas. Shortlisted entries will receive guidance and production support to help develop their podcast from pitch to publication.”

This year, SBS Audio is particularly interested in pitches exploring ideas around the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ and Indigenous languages. But all themes and genres – big or small – are welcome.

Last year’s national call-out attracted more than 200 submissions, leading to standout series like Love without Limits, Fallout: Spies on Norfolk Island, and How Humans Talk among others. These now sit alongside SBS’s award-winning slate of original podcasts from previous call-outs, including Grave Matters, Should You Really Eat That?, Bad Taste, The Idiom, and Grand Gestures.

SBS Audio is open for submissions from today until 14 September 2025. Pitches can be made through the online form on the SBS Audio website here.

Listen to all of SBS Audio’s podcasts on the SBS Audio App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, LiSTNR or wherever you stream podcasts.

For a pdf copy of this media release, click here.