Press Coverage & Media

The Jasmine Star Show

Jasmine Star interviews Josh Muccio about the origin and growth of The Pitch. Josh candidly shares his journey of accidentally starting his first company in college and the early failed podcast that eventually led to The Pitch.

Jan 9, 2024

RealityBlurred

TV critic Andy Dehnart interviews Josh and Lisa Muccio about The Pitch's relaunch as an independent show. Andy describes The Pitch as one of his 'favorite nonfiction podcasts' that emerged from 'the rubble of Gimlet Media.'

Feb 8, 2023

Hustle Fund

Kera DeMars interviews Josh Muccio on launching The Pitch Fund I and using the SEC's 506(c) rule to publicly raise a venture fund.

Oct 4, 2023

Podcast News Daily

Industry trade coverage from Inside Radio's podcast vertical on The Pitch's new partnership with the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Nov 17, 2022

Vox Media

Vox announces that The Pitch podcast has joined the Vox Media Podcast Network for sales, marketing, and distribution.

Nov 14, 2022

The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter reveals The Pitch's new distribution deal with Vox Media, remaining independently owned while Vox handles advertising, marketing, and distribution.

Nov 14, 2022

Bloomberg

Bloomberg reported that The Pitch was leaving Spotify as host Josh Muccio bought his show back from Gimlet Media/Spotify for an undisclosed sum.

Jul 27, 2022

Inside Radio

Reports on Spotify's decision to sell The Pitch podcast back to its original creator, allowing Muccio to regain ownership and creative control.

Jul 28, 2022

Variety

Major entertainment trade publication covering Spotify's $340M acquisition of Gimlet Media and Anchor, with The Pitch mentioned as part of the Gimlet portfolio.

Feb 14, 2019

CNN Business

CNN's coverage of Spotify's landmark $230M acquisition of Gimlet Media noted The Pitch among Gimlet's well-known podcasts included in the sale.

Feb 6, 2019

Fortune

Fortune names The Pitch as the best business podcast on startup life, calling it a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of startups and venture capital.

Sep 11, 2018

Knowledge at Wharton

In-depth feature from Wharton's editorial arm covering The Pitch's live event at Penn, where Philadelphia startups competed for real venture capital.

Dec 2018

Wharton Magazine

Wharton's alumni magazine covers The Pitch's first-ever live recording event at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.

Dec 2018

Clear Admit

MBA admissions site coverage of Wharton hosting The Pitch's first live recording event, calling it a 'renowned podcast.'

Dec 2018

Venture Evolved

VC Jason Heltzer writes about The Pitch podcast and its unique window into the founder-investor dynamic.

Dec 16, 2018

The Business Method

In-depth interview covering how Josh started The Pitch, the 55 episodes with zero investments before the breakthrough, the Gimlet acquisition, and the Spotify deal.

2018

Penn Today

A recap of The Pitch LIVE! recorded at the University of Pennsylvania, featuring Katherine Sizov's pitch for Strella Biotech.

Dec 13, 2018

The Bridge

Coverage of Gimlet Media's inaugural festival GimletFest at BRIC House in Brooklyn, featuring a live pitch competition from The Pitch.

Jun 15, 2018

CNN Money

An in-depth look at The Pitch podcast's efforts to promote diversity among startup founders, with five founders of color and seven women on cofounding teams.

Nov 1, 2017

Hack the Entrepreneur

A podcast interview with Josh Muccio about the journey of The Pitch podcast and its acquisition by Gimlet Media.

Sep 12, 2017

Adweek

An overview of The Pitch's integration into Gimlet Media's lineup and its authentic experience of real startup pitches.

Jun 6, 2017

Gimlet Media

Official announcement that The Pitch was acquired by Gimlet Media for its second season, welcoming the 'hit independent podcast' into its roster.

Jun 6, 2017

Technical.ly Brooklyn

Covers Gimlet's acquisition of The Pitch, which came about via a cold email from Josh Muccio to Gimlet co-founders Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber.

Jun 15, 2017

Business Insider

A feature on investor Jillian Manus and her desire for The Pitch to provide a realistic look at startup deals, as opposed to TV theatrics.

Feb 23, 2017

Product Hunt

The Pitch's Product Hunt launch page. The show originally launched on Product Hunt in 2015 and credits the PH community as its initial audience.

Jun 6, 2017

Quill Podcasting

A dedicated podcast review calling The Pitch 'required listening for any aspiring or budding entrepreneur.'

2017

Inc. Magazine

Neil Patel recommends The Pitch as a 'must-listen business podcast' for listeners who like Shark Tank but are less keen on the reality TV drama.

Jul 7, 2016

The Hustle

Tech writer Tam Pham describes how The Pitch delivers a raw, authentic look at founder-investor conversations, in contrast to the dramatized 'false reality' of Shark Tank.

Feb 25, 2016

Forbes

Forbes roundup listing The Pitch as a top podcast for entrepreneurs, praised for its honest portrayal of early-stage investment.

Oct 12, 2015

The Next Web

The Next Web introduces The Pitch as a new show merging Shark Tank, podcasting, and startup funding.

Jul 22, 2015

BetaList

An in-depth Q&A with co-hosts Josh Muccio and Sheel Mohnot, published on launch day of The Pitch.

Jul 22, 2015

Product Hunt

The Pitch launched on Product Hunt and hit #1 Product of the Day, #2 of the Week, and #4 of the Month with 493 upvotes and 81 comments.

Jul 22, 2015