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The Pitch

Podcast · www.thepitch.show · EN
Hosted by Josh Muccio, Lisa Muccio

The Pitch, hosted by Josh Muccio with Lisa Muccio, records early-stage founders pitching venture capitalists for real money, with the conversation unedited. The show has 213 episodes since 2017, released weekly, with a median length of about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor The Pitch

Reach investors and founders during real, unscripted venture capital pitches

  • Weekly episodes with about 48-minute median length keep ad slots in an engaged, business-minded audience
  • 1,473 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.6 stars signal a loyal, committed listener base
  • Vox Media network affiliation and 30M+ lifetime downloads lend credibility to brand placements
Best forfintech and investment platformsB2B software and productivity tools
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Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Business60%
Technology25%
Personal Finance15%
Formats
live pitch recording, interview, panel discussion
Tone
candid, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 70%: Apple Podcasts shows 1,473 ratings, a band of 1,000 to 5,000 ratings that maps to 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, narrowed by a weekly cadence, a network affiliation and a 2015 start, though the show's age pulls the estimate down slightly.
Audience asks abouthow to pitch investors successfullywhich startups secured fundinghow venture capital deals are negotiated
Age
15%18-24
40%25-34
28%35-44
17%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

5%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
Vox Media Podcast Network
Categories promoted
investment platforms, fintech
Affiliate links
No

The description names the Vox Media Podcast Network, and the feed lists no funding links, so no visible sponsor mentions were found in the last 20 episodes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is marked non-explicit and the episode titles cover business topics such as startup funding and AI deals.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 93 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Where startup founders raise millions and listeners can invest. Host Josh Muccio takes listeners behind closed-doors and into the room where deals are made. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
The Pitch's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Pitch

The Pitch is a startup podcast hosted by Josh Muccio and Lisa Muccio, according to the show's website and the RSS feed. It records real founders pitching real venture capitalists, with the conversations presented unedited. The show runs weekly with a median episode length of about 48 minutes, and the feed lists 213 episodes since June 2017.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,473 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, which places the show in a band where listenership is estimated at roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers, and the listener profile is likewise estimated, skewing toward business-minded adults in the United States. The feed and website name the Vox Media Podcast Network as the show's network, and no visible sponsor mentions appeared in the recent episodes.

At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll slot, the show suits fintech, investment and B2B software brands that want to reach founders and investors. Its business focus and clean suitability profile make it a fit for brands seeking a credible, professional environment.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Pitch can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Pitch

How much does The Pitch charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not a published rate card.

What is The Pitch about?

The Pitch is a startup podcast where founders pitch venture capitalists for real investment, with the conversations recorded unedited. Episodes cover business, technology and investing, and the show releases weekly.

How do I contact The Pitch about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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