When Trust Turns Toxic: What to Do When a Podcast Booking Agency Crosses the Line
If you're a podcaster, you know the difference between a great pitch and an inbox full of noise. There was a time when I looked forward to hearing from this particular agency.
Their pitches were on point, their guests well-prepared, and the process respectful. For a long time, they were one of the few booking teams I trusted to send real value to Your Partner In Success Radio.
But then something changed.
Nepotism crept in. You could feel it — the professionalism slipped, the systems broke down, and suddenly I was getting daily repeat emails for guests I had already interviewed or already scheduled. Sometimes I’d respond politely to let them know. No acknowledgment. No tracking. The same pitches would roll in again a day later… and the day after that.
So I did what any reasonable host would do: I asked to be removed from their list. Repeatedly.
They ignored every request.
Even marking them as spam didn’t help — I was somehow re-added to their system, again and again. And it wasn’t just poor coordination — it was a clear lack of respect for my time, my platform, and my boundaries.
This isn’t just bad PR. It’s harassment.
It was frustrating. It was disappointing. And it was wrong.
Here’s what you can do if you’re dealing with the same
✅ Mark them as spam
✅ Block the sender or set filters
✅ Report abuse to their email provider (e.g. abuse@sendgrid.com)
✅ File a complaint with the FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov)
You’re not being difficult. You’re setting professional boundaries.
Thank you to the agencies who do it right — we remember you.
And for those who don’t? Just know, podcast hosts have long memories… and good networks.
– Denise Griffitts
Host, Your Partner In Success Radio