# Podcast & Newsletter Prospector (`enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector`) Actor Find podcasts and newsletters for B2B outreach - sponsorhips, guest posts, and partnerships. Search Substack and Apple Podcasts by keyword. - **URL**: https://apify.com/enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector.md - **Developed by:** [Enos Melo](https://apify.com/enosgb) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, News, Lead generation - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $5.00 / 1,000 prospect founds This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Podcast & Newsletter Prospector Find podcasts and newsletters for B2B outreach. Search Substack and Apple Podcasts by keyword to discover potential sponsorship opportunities, guest post targets, and partnership leads. ### What does it do? This Actor searches two platforms to find relevant podcasts and newsletters for your B2B outbound campaigns: - **Substack** — Searches for newsletters and publications by keyword - **Apple Podcasts** (iTunes Search API) — Finds podcasts by keyword The Actor enriches results with contact information where available, including email addresses from RSS feeds and author profile links. Perfect for sales teams, marketing agencies, and users of tools like Clay.com who need to build prospect lists for podcast sponsorships, guest posts, and strategic partnerships. ### How to use it 1. Open the Actor in Apify Console 2. Enter keywords in the input (e.g., "saas", "b2b marketing", "devtools") 3. Choose platforms to search (Substack, Apple Podcasts, or both) 4. Set max results per keyword 5. Run the Actor ### Input parameters | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | keywords | array | Yes | List of keywords to search | | platforms | string | No | Which platforms to search: "substack", "apple_podcasts", or "both" (default: both) | | maxResultsPerKeyword | integer | No | Maximum results per keyword (default: 100, min: 10, max: 500) | | country | string | No | ISO country code for Apple Podcasts (default: us) | ### Output example ```json [ { "type": "newsletter", "platform": "substack", "keyword": "saas", "name": "Lenny's Newsletter", "url": "https://www.lennysnewsletter.com", "description": "Weekly deep dives on product, growth, and strategy.", "authorName": "Lenny Rachar", "authorProfileUrl": "https://substack.com/@lenny", "postCount": 150, "episodeCount": null, "lastPublishedDate": "2024-01-15T10:00:00.000Z", "contactEmail": "hello@lennysnewsletter.com", "twitterHandle": "@lennyra", "websiteUrl": "https://www.lennysnewsletter.com", "category": "Weekly", "country": null, "feedUrl": null }, { "type": "podcast", "platform": "apple_podcasts", "keyword": "saas", "name": "The SaaS Podcast", "url": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-saas-podcast", "description": "Your weekly source for SaaS insights.", "authorName": "Jigar Mehta", "authorProfileUrl": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jigar-mehta", "postCount": null, "episodeCount": 250, "lastPublishedDate": "2024-01-14T06:00:00.000Z", "contactEmail": "contact@thesaaspodcast.com", "twitterHandle": null, "websiteUrl": "https://thesaaspodcast.com", "category": "Technology", "country": "us", "feedUrl": "https://rss.art19.com/the-saas-podcast" } ] ```` ### Use with Clay The output is ready to import directly into Clay or any CRM: 1. Run the Actor 2. Download the dataset as JSON 3. Import into Clay using the import feature 4. Use the contactEmail field for outreach ### Tips - Search multiple related keywords to maximize results (e.g., "saas", "b2b", "startup", "AI") - Set `maxResultsPerKeyword` to 100+ for comprehensive lists - For podcasts, the Actor fetches RSS feeds to extract contact emails when available ### Disclaimer This Actor uses public APIs (Substack search API and iTunes Search API) to find content. Always verify contact information before reaching out and respect the platform terms of service. # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `array`): List of keywords to search (e.g. \['saas', 'b2b marketing']) ## `platforms` (type: `string`): Which platforms to search ## `maxResultsPerKeyword` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of results per keyword per platform ## `country` (type: `string`): ISO country code for Apple Podcasts results (default: us) ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": [ "saas" ], "platforms": "both", "maxResultsPerKeyword": 100, "country": "us" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `results` (type: `string`): List of podcasts and newsletters found by keyword search # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = {}; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = {} # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{}' | apify call enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=enosgb/podcast-newsletter-prospector", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Podcast & Newsletter Prospector", "description": "Find podcasts and newsletters for B2B outreach - sponsorhips, guest posts, and partnerships. Search Substack and Apple Podcasts by keyword.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "8PyuRyC8IcPz3RCm8" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/enosgb~podcast-newsletter-prospector/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-enosgb-podcast-newsletter-prospector", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/enosgb~podcast-newsletter-prospector/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-enosgb-podcast-newsletter-prospector", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/enosgb~podcast-newsletter-prospector/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-enosgb-podcast-newsletter-prospector", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "keywords" ], "properties": { "keywords": { "title": "Keywords / Niches", "type": "array", "description": "List of keywords to search (e.g. ['saas', 'b2b marketing'])", "default": [ "saas" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "platforms": { "title": "Platforms to scrape", "enum": [ "substack", "apple_podcasts", "both" ], "type": "string", "description": "Which platforms to search", "default": "both" }, "maxResultsPerKeyword": { "title": "Max results per keyword", "minimum": 10, "maximum": 500, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of results per keyword per platform", "default": 100 }, "country": { "title": "Country (for Apple Podcasts)", "type": "string", "description": "ISO country code for 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