Two meanings of podcast tours
Live podcast tours vs guest podcast tours
A live podcast tour is a show performing on stage in several cities; a guest podcast tour is an expert appearing as an interview guest on many shows.
People who search podcast tours 2026, podcast live tours, or podcast tours chicago are often looking for tickets. People who search podcast tours as a PR tactic want to be booked as a guest. Ace Branding books guest tours, and this page helps you find the right thing either way. Back to the podcast tours overview.
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Which kind of podcast tour are you looking for?
If you want to watch a favorite show recorded in front of an audience, you want a live podcast tour. Those dates are announced by the shows themselves and listed by venues and ticketing sites, so check the show's own website or social channels first, then your local venue listings.
If you want to be heard on podcasts to grow your reputation, you want a guest podcast tour. That is what Ace Branding books, through its Niche Targeted Podcast Tour.
Live podcast tours and guest podcast tours, side by side
| Criterion | Guest podcast tour (Ace Branding) | Live podcast tour |
|---|---|---|
| Who is on tour | You, as a guest expert | A show's hosts |
| Where it happens | On other people's podcasts, often recorded remotely | Theaters and venues in several cities |
| Audience | Each show's listeners in your niche | Ticket buyers in each city, plus later listeners |
| How to get involved | Book a consultation with a booking agency | Buy a ticket from the venue or show |
| Goal | Reputation, credibility, and reach for the guest | Entertainment and fan connection |
Finding podcast tours 2026 dates near you
Practical
If you came here for tickets
Ace Branding does not sell tickets or list live show dates. For podcast live tours in your city, the most reliable sources are the show's official channels and the venue's own calendar. Event discovery sites also list live podcast recordings by city.
Live shows draw on a large listening base: about 158 million Americans listen to podcasts monthly, according to iHeartMedia.
If you want to be the guest
A guest tour puts a thought leader in front of listeners one conversation at a time. Ace Branding starts with a strategy session with its head of podcasting, then builds a tour map of shows aligned with your message. Read the podcast tour process or the guide to niche podcast tours.
How we chose
This page was written by Ace Branding, which publishes this site and lists its own podcast tour service first as its own pick. Every option above was described on the same criteria:
- Who is on tour
- Where it happens
- Who the audience is
- How to take part
- What the goal is
Facts about Ace Branding come from its own website. Facts about other options come from their own published pages, cited where used. No independent audit was performed. Read the full methodology.
Want to be on the podcasts, not in the audience?
Book a free consultation with Ace Branding to plan a guest podcast tour around your expertise.
Common questions
- Is a podcast tour the same as a live podcast tour?
- No. A live podcast tour is when a show's hosts perform on stage in several cities, and tickets are sold through venues and event listings. A guest podcast tour, which Ace Branding books, puts you on other people's shows as an interview guest. Ace Branding does not sell tickets to live shows.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- What is a podcast tour?
- A podcast tour is a planned series of guest interviews on podcasts, booked over a set period so one expert can reach many audiences in a short window. Ace Branding offers a Niche Targeted Podcast Tour that places thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and businesses on shows that align with their brand and message.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- How many people listen to podcasts?
- About 158 million Americans, or 55% of the US population, listen to podcasts monthly, according to iHeartMedia's State of Podcasting 2026. Globally, Searchlab's 2026 roundup cites 672 million listeners. That is the audience pool a podcast tour draws from, one niche at a time.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- Can podcast interviews be recorded remotely?
- Often, yes. Many podcasts record guests over video or audio calls, though the setup is decided by each show. Confirm the recording format for every show on your tour map with Ace Branding before your first interview, so you can test your microphone and space in advance.More in the podcast tour FAQ
- Who publishes this website?
- This website is published by Ace Branding, the digital PR firm whose podcast tours it describes. It is one of a small number of sites Ace Branding publishes. It is not independent, and its main business site is acebranding.com.More in the podcast tour FAQ