Podseeker API

The podcast contact and outreach API. Built for automation.

Podseeker provides programmatic access to a curated database of 700,000+ active, high-quality podcasts with verified contact emails, booking difficulty ratings, host information, and audience data. Dormant and low-quality shows are filtered out so agents only work with podcasts worth pitching.

Get API Key View Endpoints

Base URL

https://app.podseeker.co/api/v1

Authentication

All requests require a Bearer token in the Authorization header.

Authorization: Bearer ps_your_api_key_here

Get your API key by signing up and selecting the API plan. You can manage your keys at any time in Account Settings → API.

Pricing & Credits

$99

per month

2,000

credits included

$0.05

per overage credit

1 credit = 1 API call, any endpoint. Usage headers are included in every response.

# Response headers
X-Credits-Used: 142
X-Credits-Included: 2000
X-Credits-Remaining: 1858
X-Overage-Credits: 0
X-Overage-Charge: 0.0

Rate Limits

60 requests per minute per organization. Exceeding this returns 429 Too Many Requests with a Retry-After: 60 header.

GET

/podcasts/search

Search for podcasts matching a query with optional filters. Returns up to 50 results per page.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Description
query	string	Search term, e.g. "health", "entrepreneurship", "AI"
active	boolean	Filter for active podcasts (episode within last 2 months)
has_guest	boolean	Filter for podcasts that accept external guests
has_email	boolean	Filter for podcasts with verified contact emails
topic	string[]	Filter by topic tag. Top topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, wellness, coaching, parenting, finance, real estate. Use `query` for discovery — topic is for narrowing by exact tag.
location	string[]	Filter by location: usa, uk, au, ca, ie, sg, nz, za
booking_difficulty	string[]	Filter by difficulty: very_low, low, medium, high, very_high
gender_skew	string[]	Filter by audience gender: male, female, neutral
listener	string[]	Filter by listener range: <100, 100-1k, 1k-10k, 10k-100k, 100k-1m, >1m
sort	string	listeners_desc, listeners_asc, latest_episode_desc, latest_episode_asc, youtube_subscribers_desc, instagram_followers_desc
page	integer	Page number (0-99). 50 results per page, max 5,000 results.

Example Request

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer ps_your_key" \
  "https://app.podseeker.co/api/v1/podcasts/search?query=entrepreneurship&active=true&has_guest=true&has_email=true"

Example Response

{
  "podcasts": [
    {
      "id": 625373,
      "title": "Highest Self Podcast",
      "publisher": "Sahara Rose",
      "description": "A wellness and personal growth show...",
      "artwork_url": "https://...",
      "topics": ["Wellness", "Entrepreneurship", "Mindset"],
      "location": "USA",
      "estimated_listeners": 48000, // rounded estimate per episode
      "episode_count": 520,
      "episode_frequency": "weekly",
      "latest_episode_date": "2026-05-10T07:00:00.000Z",
      "rating": 4.89,
      "has_guests": true,
      "has_email": true,
      "booking_difficulty": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "total": 5000,
  "page": 0,
  "per_page": 50,
  "total_pages": 100
}

GET

/podcasts/:id

Get full details for a single podcast, including verified contact emails, official website, RSS feed, host bios, guest caliber requirements, and social stats.

Example Request

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer ps_your_key" \
  "https://app.podseeker.co/api/v1/podcasts/625373"

Example Response

{
  "podcast": {
    "id": 625373,
    "title": "Highest Self Podcast",
    "publisher": "Sahara Rose",
    "description": "A wellness and personal growth show...",
    "website_url": "https://sahararose.com",
    "rss_url": "https://...",
    "topics": ["Wellness", "Entrepreneurship", "Mindset"],
    "categories": ["Health & Fitness", "Self-Improvement"],
    "location": "USA",
    "estimated_listeners": 48000, // rounded estimate per episode
    "episode_count": 520,
    "episode_frequency": "weekly",
    "rating": 4.89,
    "booking_difficulty": "medium",
    "hosts": [
      {
        "full_name": "Sahara Rose",
        "role": "Host",
        "professional_bio": "Bestselling author and wellness expert..."
      }
    ],
    "guest_caliber": {
      "prominence_level": "established_expert",
      "booking_difficulty": "medium",
      "typical_credentials": "Authors, coaches, and wellness practitioners...",
      "typical_achievements": ["published books", "coaching practice"]
    },
    "contacts": {
      "primary_email": "[email protected]",
      "all_emails": ["[email protected]"],
      "has_contact_form": true
    },
    "social": {
      "youtube_subscribers": 185000,
      "instagram_followers": 1420000
    }
  }
}

Typical Agent Workflow

1

Search for podcasts matching your client's niche
GET /podcasts/search?query=leadership&has_email=true&active=true
2

Select best fits based on booking difficulty, audience size, and guest caliber

Match your credentials to the podcast's typical guest profile for higher success rates
3

Get full details for selected podcasts
GET /podcasts/:id
4

Use contacts and host information to craft personalized pitches

Reference the host by name, mention relevant recent topics, and match your client's credentials to the show's guest caliber

Error Codes

Code	Meaning
401	Invalid or missing API key
403	API key is inactive or revoked
402	Credit limit or max spend cap reached
404	Podcast not found
429	Rate limit exceeded (60 req/min)