Pitch to Pilot

The opportunity

Your idea. Expert support. A real podcast.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or developing something new, this is your chance to work with experienced audio professionals, shape your idea and create a pilot that’s ready to share with listeners.

Five shortlisted applicants will pitch live to an industry panel in Glasgow in February 2027. One winning idea will receive the full prize package.

£3,000+Value of development & production package

£1,000Package includes £1,000 to get your idea off the ground

5Shortlisted to pitch live in Glasgow

1Winning idea made into a pilot

How it works

From first pitch to finished pilot.

Apply

Tell us about the podcast you’d love to make. Applications close Sunday 10 January 2027.

Get shortlisted

Five applicants will be invited to take their idea to the next stage.

Pitch live

Present your idea to an industry panel in Glasgow in February 2027.

Make your pilot

The winning idea gets the full package — and a professionally produced pilot.

The prize

What could you win?

Everything you need to turn a great idea into a podcast people can actually listen to.

£1,000 cash prize

Money in your pocket to help get your idea off the ground.

10 hours of support

Executive and production support to develop your idea.

Studio production

Full studio production and editing support for your pilot.

Industry mentoring

Guidance from experienced podcast professionals.

Brand identity

A professional podcast brand identity from Maven.

Get published

Your finished pilot on Bespoken Media’s Made in Scotland podcast feed.

Awards night spotlight

An invitation to the 2027 Scottish Podcast Awards, including a special onstage spotlight.

About Audiotrain

Audiotrain is AudioUK’s skills and training platform, helping podcast and audio creators and professionals develop their creative, business and technical skills. Led by industry experts, its practical training covers everything from production and storytelling to marketing and monetisation. With three-year funding from the BBC, Audiotrain delivers online and in-person training to address skills gaps across the UK.

Learn more about Audiotrain: www.audiotrain.co.uk

About Bespoken Media

Bespoken Media is a multi-award-winning podcast and audio production company. Founded in Edinburgh in 2020, it makes programmes for BBC Radio 4, Radio 3, Radio Scotland and the World Service, with recent brand clients including UNICEF, the University of St Andrews and the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Bespoken also runs the Scotland Audio Network (SAN), a free-to-join collective of more than 200 producers from across the industry, with regular in-person and online events designed to support and grow Scotland’s podcast and wider creative sectors.

Learn more: www.bespoken.media

About the Scottish Podcast Awards

The Scottish Podcast Awards recognise, showcase and celebrate talent and creativity within Scotland’s growing podcast industry.

The inaugural Awards took place at Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket in June 2026, attracting more than 400 entries across 24 categories and bringing together more than 500 creators and industry professionals.

The Scottish Podcast Awards is now developing a year-round programme designed to bring Scotland’s podcast community together, create new connections and opportunities, and support the continued development of the sector, including SPA Creator Sessions, industry collaborations and initiatives such as Pitch to Pilot.

Learn more: scottishpodcastawards.scot

About Maven

Maven is a UK-based brand, marketing and digital consultancy supporting businesses, charities and community organisations. They specialise in strategic consultancy, brand development, customer journey planning, website design and digital application development. Combining creative thinking with practical delivery, they help clients strengthen their identity, improve customer experiences and connect with their audiences to support growth.

Learn more: www.mavenmedia.co.uk

Got a podcast idea? Let’s bring it to life.