Membership in Hub & Spoke

Thank you for your interest in joining the collective. We are looking for idea-driven narrative nonfiction podcasts that champion diverse voices and emphasize curiosity, compassion, and excellence of craft. 

Benefits of membership

  • Cross-promotions on all other Hub & Spoke shows

  • Promotion via Hub & Spoke’s website, bimonthly newsletter, quarterly anthology podcast, and social channels

  • Participation in our community forums, skillsharing sessions, committee meetings, and annual meetings

  • Access to creative and professional advice

  • Nonprofit fiscal sponsorship (enabling your show to accept tax-deductible donations)

  • Affiliation with a strong, established industry brand

  • Guaranteed full IP ownership and editorial independence

Responsibilities of membership

  • Shows must feature the Hub & Spoke Sonic ID in their pre-roll or post-roll

  • Shows must feature the Hub & Spoko logo in their show art and websites

  • Producers promote another H&S show in each episode

Criteria for membership

When we evaluate podcasts and producers for potential membership, we are looking for shows that: 

  • Are exceptionally  well made

  • Are narrative nonfiction in style

  • Are driven by ideas (For example, your show might be about neurodivergent athletes, but on a deeper level, it’s about how humans find belonging)

  • Emphasize curiosity, compassion, and craft

  • Would advance Hub & Spoke’s goal of championing diverse voices and perspectives

  • Have an established track record and audience

  • Are produced by someone who would be an enthusiastic, supportive member of the collective

  • Are produced by a person with specific skillsets that would benefit the collective

Regular members of Hub & Spoke make ongoing/open-ended podcasts. But we also have a category of membership for limited-run series—it’s called the Hub & Spoke Expo. We’re always looking for great Expo shows that fit the criteria above.

The application process

If you would like to explore becoming a member of Hub & Spoke, please click the button below to begin filling out our application form. If there’s a potential match, we will follow up to arrange a an interview with members of the collective.

Apply for membership