A good number of crypto podcasts take guests, and these publish a clear way in: The Defiant, Web3 with Sam Kamani, BlockHash, Crypto Altruists, Bitcoin Audible, Unchained, The Bitcoin Breakout and Bad Crypto Podcast. Most take free pitches by email or form, one states a production fee, and all of them want a guest with something real to teach.
Below is what each show covers, how to reach it, which ones charge, and the rules on disclosure and token talk worth knowing before you pitch. Details come from each show's own pages and can change, so open the link and check before you send anything.
What kinds of guests do crypto podcasts want?
Crypto shows fall into a few groups, and each wants a different guest.
- News and DeFi shows want builders and researchers who can explain a protocol, a hack or a market shift in plain words.
- Founder and investor shows want people building companies in web3 and nearby fields like AI and fintech.
- Bitcoin shows often lean toward ideas, history and long-form reading, so a guest with a strong argument fits better than a product.
- Impact shows want people using blockchains for public goods, science or climate work.
Work out which group you fit before you pitch. A DeFi researcher and a ReFi founder are both good guests, just for different shows.
Which crypto podcasts accept guests?
Here is the short version, then a note on each show.
| Show | Focus | Pitch route | Fee stated |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Defiant | DeFi and web3 news | Editorial email | None stated |
| Web3 with Sam Kamani | Web3, AI and fintech founders | Apply to Be a Guest form | None stated |
| BlockHash | Blockchain projects and builders | Contact form | None stated |
| Crypto Altruists | Impact, ReFi, DeSci, public goods | Guest contact form | None stated |
| Bitcoin Audible | Bitcoin ideas and readings | Guest Requests and Booking form | None stated |
| Unchained | Crypto interviews and news | Contact form, Pitches option | None stated |
| The Bitcoin Breakout | Bitcoin | Guest application | None stated |
| Bad Crypto Podcast | Crypto news and interviews | Featured Guest Application | 2 ETH production fee |
"None stated" means the page we checked did not mention a fee. It does not promise there is none, so ask if you are unsure.
The Defiant
Camila Russo founded The Defiant, which covers DeFi and web3. Its contact page asks readers with an idea, a tip or guests they would like to hear from to write to the editorial email listed there. Sponsored content is handled as a separate category on the same page, so keep an editorial pitch apart from any ad inquiry. It fits builders and researchers with a clear story about a protocol or a trend.
Web3 with Sam Kamani
The show's homepage has an Apply to Be a Guest form for founders and investors in web3, AI, fintech and GameFi. No fee is mentioned. It suits founders who can talk about building and raising money in these markets.
BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain
Brandon Zemp hosts BlockHash. Its contact form invites guest suggestions. It fits founders and teams who can explain what their project does and why it matters, without turning the episode into an ad.
Crypto Altruists
Drew Simon's show covers impact, ReFi, DeSci and public goods. Its contact page asks if you want to join as a guest and gives a form. It fits people using crypto for social or environmental work, with results they can point to.
Bitcoin Audible
Guy Swann runs Bitcoin Audible. The contact page has a Guest Requests and Booking section with a form. Listen to a few episodes first. The show leans toward ideas, so pitch an argument, not a product.
Unchained
Laura Shin hosts Unchained. There is no dedicated guest page, but the contact form has an inquiry type for pitches. This is a weaker route than a guest form, so make the pitch short and specific and do not expect a fast reply.
The Bitcoin Breakout
Jack Spirko's show has a guest application that asks for a third-person bio, your topic and eight suggested questions. The latest episode we saw when checking was from July 2025, so confirm the show is still publishing before you put time into the form.
Bad Crypto Podcast
Joel Comm and Travis Wright host Bad Crypto Podcast. Its Featured Guest Application states a 2 ETH production fee for a 20 to 25 minute interview if you are invited. That is a paid spot, and the show says so up front. General questions go through the contact page.
A show that does not fit
The Investor's Podcast Network looks like a natural target, but its Be a Guest page only takes guests who want to talk about stock investing. Skip it for crypto topics.
For more shows, browse our crypto podcasts hub, which lists each show's own pitch route.
Do crypto podcasts charge guests to appear?
Some do, and it is worth being clear about which. Of the shows above, Bad Crypto Podcast is the one whose own page states a fee. The others did not mention one when we checked.
Paid appearances are a known issue in crypto media. In July 2025, Protos reported a founder's claim that he was offered a $20,000 podcast appearance. The host said the outreach was for a clearly labeled sponsorship and that the show does not charge guests for editorial segments. Either way, the lesson is the same. Know whether you are buying an ad or earning an interview.
A paid spot can be a fair deal if it is labeled. Before you pay:
- Ask what you get. Length, format, where it is published and whether it is marked as sponsored.
- Ask how it is disclosed. Listeners should hear that the spot was paid for.
- Judge it as advertising. Compare the price with what an ad on the same show would cost.
Our guide on whether podcasts pay guests covers how sponsored appearances work in more detail.
What are the disclosure rules for crypto podcast guests?
If money or anything of value changes hands, tell listeners. In the US, the FTC's Endorsement Guides FAQ says a material connection that listeners would not expect, such as a payment, should be clearly disclosed. For audio, that means saying it out loud where people will hear it. Free tokens, an advisory role or equity in the project you are discussing are worth disclosing too.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ by country, so check the ones that apply to you and your listeners.
Can you talk about your token on a podcast?
Be careful here. A guest who uses an episode to push a token puts the host in a bad spot, and many shows will not book you again.
- Do not promote your token. Talk about the problem you solve, the design choices and what went wrong.
- Do not give investment advice. Do not tell listeners what to buy, sell or hold, or predict prices.
- Disclose your holdings. If you hold or were given tokens in a project you mention, say so.
- Check with your lawyer if your project has a live token, a raise or a listing coming up.
Hosts notice guests who handle this well. It tells them the episode will not cause trouble after it goes out.
How should you pitch a crypto podcast?
Keep it short and specific:
- One topic, in plain words. "What we learned after our bridge exploit" beats "the future of interoperability."
- Why you. What you built, shipped or researched, with a link.
- Proof. A talk, a repo, an audit, an article or a past interview.
- A nod to the show. Name a recent episode and say how your idea connects.
- No token pitch. Say up front that you will not ask listeners to buy anything.
For a starting draft, use our podcast guest pitch template, then cut it to fit the show. If you hear nothing back, our guide on how to follow up after a podcast pitch covers timing and wording.
Pick two shows from the table that match your group, listen to one recent episode of each, and send your first pitch this week.