# Podcast Host Competitions Radiotopia's 'Podquest' Brings Entertaining Competition to Podcasting By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcast-host References: [fastcocreate](http://www.fastcocreate.com/3057967/an-american-idol-for-podcasters-introducing-radiotopias-podquest-competition) & [blog.prx.org](https://blog.prx.org/2016/03/cue-the-trumpets-announcing-podquest-radiotopias-open-call-for-new-show-ideas/) Described as the American Idol of podcasts, podcast network Radiotopia is hosting a competition to find the [next great podcast host](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podman). Podquest is alternatively being referred to as an "open call for new show ideas." Radiotopia is looking for other podcasts to join the network that share the same vision: "to support motivated, independent producers and original shows that champion creativity, rich narratives and high production value." Pitches are being accepted until April 17. The winner will become a new show on the network. The top three finalists will receive $10,000 as well as tech and marketing help. There are also prizes for the 10 semi-finalists. Both the [popularity of podcasts as a medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-casts) and the entertainment aspect of competition can be seen in this podcast host competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Podcast Host Competitions:** Opportunities for podcast networks to find new talent and innovative show ideas through competition. - **Supporting Independent Producers:** Potential for networks to champion creativity and support independent producers through hosting competitions. - **Rising Popularity of Podcasts:** Disruptive potential for competitions to capitalize on the growing popularity of podcasts as a medium. ### Where This Applies - **Podcast Networks:** Podcast networks can benefit from hosting competitions to discover and cultivate new talent in the podcasting industry. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to explore the intersection of podcasts and competitions to create engaging content. - **Tech and Marketing Services:** Potential for tech and marketing service providers to offer their expertise and support to podcast host competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Audio Content Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podquest.md) - [Fan-Powered Reality Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretzel-crust-island.md) - [Social Podcast Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podiscover.md) - [Social Podcast Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podopolo-app.md) - [Podcast Automation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcas.md) - [Post-Production AI Podcast Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/listenerfm.md) - [AI Podcasting Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-podcasting.md) - [Newsletter-Converting Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podify.md) - [AI-Powered Podcast Production Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recast-studio-podcast-maker.md)