Talks.co, the platform dedicated to connecting podcasters and guests, is aiming to change that narrative. The company has officially rolled out a powerful Advanced Search feature, introducing intent-based discovery designed to help podcast hosts and guests find better-aligned matches faster — and with far less friction.
Podcast guesting has grown into a major strategy for:
Yet the systems supporting discovery haven’t evolved at the same pace.
Across the industry, creators face recurring issues:
This disconnect has led to what many creators describe as outreach fatigue, reducing the effectiveness of podcast guesting for everyone involved.
Talks.co’s newly launched Advanced Search aims to tackle these pain points head-on.
Rather than relying on basic keyword matching, the platform now integrates real-world intent signals — information that typically takes multiple messages or emails to uncover.
The result is faster, warmer, and more relevant connections between podcast hosts and guests.
Intent-based search goes beyond surface-level keywords and focuses on readiness and alignment.
Instead of asking:
“Does this podcast mention marketing?”
It asks:
These signals dramatically reduce wasted outreach and improve match quality.
One of the most requested features is now live: show activity visibility.
Users can filter podcasts by their most recent episode publication date, with options including:
This helps guests avoid pitching shows that are no longer publishing — a common frustration in podcast outreach.
Advanced Search also allows filtering by experience level, based on the number of episodes recorded.
Available ranges include:
This makes it easier for:
The feature encourages better alignment rather than mismatched expectations.
Audience size is often one of the least transparent aspects of podcasting.
Talks.co now enables filtering by mailing list size, providing clearer insight into potential reach. Filters range from:
This replaces guesswork with data, helping both sides make informed decisions before connecting.
One of the most sensitive issues in podcast guesting is payment — and it’s often not discussed until late in the process.
Advanced Search introduces upfront payment transparency, allowing users to filter opportunities as:
This clarity saves time, prevents misunderstandings, and supports more professional collaborations.
For hosts interested in appearing on other podcasts, Talks.co has introduced a Guest Swap filter.
This highlights opportunities where:
It’s a feature designed specifically for creators who value collaboration over cold outreach.
Another standout feature is Quick Connect.
This option surfaces podcasts and guests who:
Instead of sending cold pitches into the void, users can initiate near-instant conversations with creators who are ready to engage.
While Talks.co already uses AI to recommend relevant matches, the company emphasizes that Advanced Search does not replace AI recommendations — it enhances them.
“The Talks AI is designed to surface relevant matches automatically, but people still want control,”
said Liam Austin, co-founder of Talks.co.
“Advanced Search lets hosts and guests filter intentionally using real signals like activity, reach, and responsiveness, without replacing the recommendations they already rely on.”
This hybrid approach balances automation with intentional decision-making.
At its core, the new feature reflects Talks.co’s broader mission: to eliminate cold, generic outreach in podcasting.
By focusing on opt-in signals and real readiness indicators, the platform aims to:
This represents a shift from volume-based pitching to signal-driven matchmaking.
As podcasting matures, creators are demanding more professional tools — not just directories.
Advanced Search signals a broader industry trend toward:
For independent podcasters, brands, PR professionals, and thought leaders alike, these tools can dramatically improve outcomes.
This update is particularly valuable for:
With the launch of intent-based Advanced Search, Talks.co is positioning itself not just as a matchmaking platform — but as an infrastructure layer for modern podcasting.
By replacing guesswork with signals and cold emails with clarity, the platform is redefining how creators connect on both sides of the microphone.
As podcasting continues to grow into a mainstream media channel, tools like this may soon become the industry standard.
