Podcasting is having an identity moment. The industry has never been more visible, more adopted, more legitimate—and yet it's also never felt more uncertain. Old assumptions are being questioned. New questions don't have easy answers. At Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW 2026, we're dedicating three days to the conversations that matter most right now. And we want your voice to help shape them. We're looking for 10-minute talks that will kick off panel discussions across our programming. These aren't product pitches or show promos—they're provocations, perspectives, and hard-won insights meant to set the table for deeper conversation. The Themes