Got a podcast idea? SBS wants to hear it

Aspiring and veteran podcasters take note: SBS Audio wants to hear your ideas.

It’s looking for more exciting podcasts to share with its national multicultural, multilingual and First Nations audiences.

It’s keen to hear ideas across news, entertainment, society and culture, language, food and more.

SBS is also seeking podcast ideas for new migrants settling in Australia, adult English language learners, and soccer fans with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™.

This is the fourth year SBS is inviting podcast pitches from the public which have led to the creation of award-winning series like Should You Really Eat That?, The Idiom, Bad Taste and My Bilingual Family.

Acting Director of Audio and Language Content Pamela Cook says “SBS Audio lives and breathes the stories of multicultural, multilingual and First Nations Australia, and we’re the perfect home for podcasts that celebrate diversity and bring new voices and talent to the fore.”

SBS Digital Audio and Podcast Manager Caroline Gates says “We’re looking for stories that only SBS is able to tell, which means more distinctive voices and perspectives that connect with our audiences.”

“It’s been wonderful to see podcast ideas incubated through SBS’s annual call-out become award-winning series and even grow into second seasons.”

Pitches are shortlisted and workshopped with the SBS Audio podcast team before the next stage, which involves creating a pilot episode.

Pitches can be made through the online form on the SBS Audio website and close Friday 30 August 2024.

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