Best Audition Podcasts by Category (2026)

Actor Audition Story Podcasts

Actors and performers share honest, funny and unforgettable stories from the audition room and the lessons each one taught them.

1. That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

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Film/Television Actress, Producer, Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur Alyshia Ochse hosts an honest, humorous and inspirational podcast with your favorite on-screen storytellers and Hollywood influencers who reveal their most life changing audition tales as well as the survival skills they've collected along the way.MORE Host Alyshia Ochse
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 377Facebook 450Twitter 162Instagram 105.3K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Audition

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Best friends and theater insiders Stellene Volandes and William Li explore Broadway's bedrock, talking to today's most fascinating stage actors about their most critical and transformative audition. It's a job interview like no other! So mix a martini and settle in for high-stakes drama like only Broadway's brightest stars can deliver. MORE Producer/Network FreeTime Media
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 53Instagram 110 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Thanks For Coming In

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Thanks For Coming In is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by actor/director Jillian Clare. Each episode features a new guest who shares their journey as an actor and one or two memorable audition stories.MORE Host Jillian Clare
Producer/Network Realm
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 285Twitter 46Instagram 1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. I Hope I Get It

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Tales from the audition room.Actress and Singer Tarryn Steyn chats to guests about their experiences in the audition room.They talk about the good, the bad and the "Oh my god , did that just happen"The Podcast is produced by Citizen Femme ProductionsTheme Music created by Steven SteynPodcast art designed by Tarryn SteynMORE Host Tarryn Steyn
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 35Instagram 137 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Audition Tips and Advice Podcasts

Practical audition tips, self-tape guidance and real talk to help actors prepare, stand out and book more roles.

1. Slate It Till You Make It

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The only commercial acting podcast dedicated to sharing industry insight, captivating stories and audition tips.
Producer/Network Catherine Donnelly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 48 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Audition Helper

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Interviews with Broadway actors about the reality of being a professional actor in the American Theatre. The Audition Helper podcast is ranked in the Top 15 Audition Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/audition_podcasts/MORE Host Ken Kaissar
Email ****@theauditionhelper.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 269Twitter 496 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Audition Hell

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Audition Hell is a bold, brutally honest audio series that calls out the absurdity of modern casting. From laughable self-tape requests to unpaid "opportunities," we break it down with wit, heat, and a whole lot of “did they really just ask for that?”Against garbage disguised as opportunity.Against being treated like we should be grateful for scraps.Against silence when the system is broken.It’s not just a rant...MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Snap Audition

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The Snap Audition Podcast features leaders from the arts and education communities who advise on auditions, interviewed by Eric DeGrove, founder of Snap Audition. Together, we can make auditions easier and more fun!MORE Producer/Network Snap Audition
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Casting Insider Audition Podcasts

Casting directors and industry pros reveal what really happens in the room and how casting decisions get made.

1. The Acting Podcast from The BGB Studio

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The Acting Podcast with Risa Bramon Garcia (director, casting director, producer) & Steve Braun (acting coach, communication consultant), founders of The BGB Studio, takes you inside the craft, the casting room, and the business- and bringing other Industry experts into the conversation- we dig into the work, pull back the curtain of the Industry, and show you how much power you really have as an artist.MORE Hosts Risa Bramon Garcia, Steve Braun
Producer/Network Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 333 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Casting Confidential

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Welcome to Casting Confidential —the #1 podcast for actors, hosted by ROSE ROSEN . Each week, Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by a featured co-host casting director and celebrity guests to reveal behind-the-scenes industry secrets from beyond the curtain of casting. Together, they explore the dynamic relationship between actors and casting directors, offering practical insights and expert tips. You just might leave with a game-changing audition strategy...MORE Host Rose Rosen
Producer/Network Rose Rosen, CSA
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 200 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Casting Actors Cast

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Welcome to ”CASTING ACTORS CAST ” the podcast with an inside look at acting as a profession from master teacher and casting director, Jeffrey Dreisbach, a casting partner for McCorkle Casting Ltd in New York City. This podcast is for talent wanting to know more about casting, acting and the business of show!MORE Host Jeffrey Dreisbach
Producer/Network Jeffrey Dreisbach & Broadway Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 91 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station

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Join us for a deep dive into the world of auditions and casting for film and television as we talk with industry professionals about the process of finding those actors who become our storytellers, the subjective landscape of production and what really goes on - in the room.MORE Producer/Network IN THE ROOM - The Cast Station
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Be Scene: Director's Cut

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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to demystifying the audition process and uncovering the art of directing in Film, TV, and Theatre. I'm your host, Marion Githegi, and this show is an immersive experience into the world of storytelling and the art of casting. Whether you're an aspiring actor, film enthusiast/buff, or just curious about the industry, this podcast offers something for everyone. In each episode I delve deep into the minds of directors, unravelling the intricacies of their decision-making process when choosing actors...MORE Producer/Network Marion Githegi
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Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

College Audition Podcasts

Guidance for students and parents navigating college, conservatory and drama school audition and admissions processes.

1. Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA Podcast

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This podcast is an exploration of the daunting College Theater (+ Musical Theater) Audition process led by an expert in the field, as well as an exploration of the paths to success from college to beyond. We talk with Colleges about their training programs and Artists about their unique careers fostered by their training. Join Charlie Murphy, actor & Director of Musical Theatre College Auditions (MTCA) as he chats with Broadway performers, college faculty members and industry pros about navigating the college audition process, earning a performing arts degree, and the role education plays in pursuing a career in the arts...MORE Host Charlie Murphy
Producer/Network Broadway Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 6.5KTwitter 953Instagram 19.5K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Music School Matchmaker: Flute Edition

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Music School Matchmaker: Flute Edition is a podcast hosted by Julie McGough that helps flutists, parents, and music teachers navigate the college audition and application process with clarity and confidence.Each episode takes listeners inside college flute studios at leading conservatories and universities around the world...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The College Audition Pros Podcast

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Welcome to the College Audition Pros Podcast!You're looking for a college that will help train you for the professional world of theatre without breaking the bank? You're in the right place. With the guidance of founder Drew Boudreau & his guests from college theatre programs around the world, you'll maximize your admissions without losing your marbles. Pop in your earbuds and learn the tools that's helped students into acting & musical theatre programs including Syracuse, Boston Conservatory, Texas State, Baldwin Wallace, Missouri State, and many many more!MORE Producer/Network Drew Michael Boudreau
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4. The Drama School Podcast

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The Drama School Podcast, hosted by John Richmond, is the essential resource for anyone preparing for drama school auditions. Each episode, John speaks with a student from a different drama school about the school's training, audition process and day-to-day life. These are honest, inside perspectives from real students, designed to help you decide which school is right for you. If you’re getting ready for auditions or researching where to apply, The Drama School Podcast is your go-to guide as you take the next step in your performing arts journey.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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5. PROCESSING THE PROCESS - Auditioning for College Musical Theatre Programs, A Parent’s Perspective

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Giving insight, from parent’s perspective, to the College Musical Theater Program Audition Process. Small group and one-on-one conversations sharing how we support our children through this exciting and involved process. Having been through it THREE times now with my sons (2014-15, 2018-19 and 2023-24), I know how overwhelming it can be. Hoping to help give you peace of mind and a sense of community. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Tick-Tock @processingtheprocessptp or message me with any comments, questions or suggestions of conversation topics you’d like to know more about.MORE Host Lisa Thams
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Music Audition Podcasts

Coaching and strategies for musicians and singers preparing for orchestra, vocal and conservatory auditions.

1. The Confident Musicianing Podcast

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Want to get better at your music auditions? You CAN transform the way you audition and The Confident Musicianing Podcast guides you through it. I’m Eleanor, and together we dive into concrete strategies for the before, during, and after of your audition process so that you can be better prepared and crush that performance! If you’re a music student ready to revolutionize your auditioning, let’s jump in. Tune in every Tuesday for another insight-filled episode; see you there!MORE Producer/Network Eleanor
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

2. the auditionhacker podcast

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hi, i’m rob. i'm a percussionist in the met opera in new york city, and my goal is to help you win an orchestra audition quicker and easier than i did.during my decade-long career of (mostly) failed auditions, i've struggled through disappointment, rejection, intense nerves, and hopelessness. but i've personally overcome each of these to win my job. i've also helped musicians all over the world break through their struggles to get to finals and win auditions. with the right work ethic and preparation methods, i truly believe that anyone can win an orchestra job like mine.MORE Producer/Network rob knopper
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 63 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical Theatre

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Welcome to Studying the Song, a podcast for musical theatre actors who want to take their vocal artistry to the next level by going deep into the music of musical theatre. For the past 15 years of being a voice coach and music director, playing auditions and teaching at the collegiate level, I noticed the same two questions coming up over and over again from singers.“What should I sing? “ and “How should I sing it?”There’s often a third question (unspoken) that haunts many performers, “How will I stand out from other performers?”In this podcast we’ll be answering those quest..MORE Host Korrie Yamaoka
Producer/Network studyingthesong
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Voice Over Audition Podcasts

Voice over audition reads critiqued by industry pros so voice talent can sharpen their skills and win more jobs.

1. Voice Acting Mastery: Become a Master Voice Actor in the World of Voice Over

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Do you want to learn how to voice act? Does getting paid to work in voice over sound appealing? Is it your dream to play characters in animation, video games or anime? You've come to the right place! The Voice Acting Mastery podcast is your source for insider information, tips and tricks on how to become a master voice actor in the world of voice over...MORE Host Crispin Freeman
Producer/Network Crispin Freeman | Voice Actor
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 670Facebook 1.7KTwitter 3.1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. VO School Podcast

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Welcome to the VO School podcast. In collaboration with Backstage Magazine, we will be interviewing some of the brightest lights of the voiceover industry. Voice talent, engineers, agents, casting directors, buyers, covering all areas of the business. Subscribe to receive a comprehensive education in the art, craft and business of voiceover!MORE Hosts Jamie Muffett, Carin Gilfry
Producer/Network Jamie Muffett
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 85Facebook 2KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Mission Audition

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Auditioning for voice over jobs can be daunting. Mission Audition can help! In this podcast, the team at Voices.com exposes what exactly makes a good (and not so good) voice over audition. In each episode, voice talent on Voices.com audition for a specific category of voice over job that we’ve posted, and a selection of reads are critiqued before the job is actually awarded! Packed with highlights of problem areas, and tips for solving them, Mission Audition will expand your knowledge of the way that clients hire, common pitfalls to avoid, and the extra touches you can add to ensure your a..MORE Hosts Vanessa Bucci, Tara Parachuk
Producer/Network Voices.com
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4. Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton

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Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton is a bi-weekly podcast about voice actors, directors, actors, animators, producers and more. Be sure to listen to all of our shows on our YouTube Channel at Behind The Audition with Curt Hilton.This podcast is made possible by Hilton Productions. Hilton Productions is a professional voice over service. Hilton Productions, "Let our voices do the selling". www.hiltonproductions.comMORE Host Curt Hilton
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