Pitch Party Podcast Launch: Resonate & Tink Media Spotlight Independent Creators
The world of narrative audio is expanding, and independent creators are getting a powerful new platform. Resonate Podcast Festival has partnered with Tink Media to launch Pitch Party, a dedicated podcast feed designed to spotlight emerging talent and connect them with production companies and audiences worldwide.
This initiative promises to empower independent podcasters, offering a curated platform for pilot episodes and providing opportunities for funding, development deals, and industry recognition.
Pitch Party is built on the success of the annual Resonate Pitch Party competition, organized by the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University and presented by VPM Media.
Each year, three creators pitch their story-driven podcast ideas live at the festival.
Winners receive $10,000 to produce their pilot episodes.
Past finalists have leveraged the platform to secure production contracts and industry partnerships, highlighting Pitch Party as a proven launchpad for new talent.
By turning these live pitches into a weekly podcast feed, Pitch Party provides a new way for listeners and industry professionals to discover innovative narrative audio projects without attending the festival in person.
What Listeners Can Expect from the Pitch Party Podcast
Every episode of the Pitch Party podcast features:
A new pilot episode from an independent producer.
Bonus content including interviews with the creators behind each show.
Insights into narrative storytelling techniques and creative processes.
This format allows production companies to access a curated selection of fresh audio talent while offering listeners a behind-the-scenes view of how professional-quality podcasts are developed.
Industry Support and Collaboration
Chioke I’Anson, founder of Resonate, emphasized the importance of supporting independent creators:
“Resonate has become known for its belief in narrative audio. We’ll put indie pilots into one feed and send it to the companies we’ve connected with. It’s a public initiative to connect creators with opportunity and show our support for artistic storytelling.”
Tink Media, partnering with the VPM+ ICA Community Media Center, is equally committed to fostering talent. Founder Lauren Passell stated:
“Pitch Party could not be more aligned with Tink’s passion—supporting indie creators who are making some of the best work in audio.”
The collaboration ensures that Pitch Party reaches a wide audience of industry professionals, potential funders, and storytelling enthusiasts, offering a real opportunity for independent creators to shine.
Launch Details
Podcast Launch Date: 10 October 2025
Release Schedule: Weekly episodes
Platforms: All major podcast platforms
This regular release schedule provides emerging podcasters consistent exposure and helps listeners stay engaged with the latest independent audio projects.
Why Pitch Party Matters
In an era where podcast discovery is often limited by algorithms and platform gatekeeping, Pitch Party serves as a bridge:
Connecting independent creators with audiences and industry decision-makers.
Showcasing innovative storytelling techniques.
Highlighting the value of narrative audio as an art form.
By centralizing these pilots into one feed, Pitch Party democratizes access to industry opportunities and allows creative voices to reach a global audience.
