Our content includes news and reviews from New Zealand, Australia and Asia as its focus. Podcasts reviewed for Close to the Mic must be from these regions only.

All podcast reviews submitted must be respectful of the content and inform potential listeners as to ‘why we should listen.’

Include the basics: What is the podcast about? Why does it matter, and who is the target audience?

If there are missed opportunities, explain what they are and how it might have lifted the content.

We want you to show off your personality and your writing style, and give us an insight into your tastes and preferences.

Feel free to inject your sense of humour, if that is your strength.

Be as descriptive as you like.

We’re interested in engaging content that will help the industry and podcast community to grow.