Network reach · Q1 2026
Content impressions across every surface
15
Network shows
weekly cadence
15%
Growth
Month on month
40k
Monthly listeners
across AU / NZ
80%
Avg. completion rate
per episode
Applications open · 3 spots remaining this quarter
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What's in the network
Six content pillars. One trusted voice per topic.
01
Startup journey
Candid stories from founders across seed to scale — failures, exits, scars and all.
02
Investment & funding
Deep dives into CapTables, term sheets, IPOs, funding rounds and market cycles.
03
Technology & AI
Conversations for anyone building with AI, infra, data or deep tech in 2026.
04
Strategy & decisions
Frameworks, post‑mortems and boardroom bets from operators running teams of 10 to 10,000.
05
Fintech & climate
The two frontiers Australia and NZ are quietly dominating — from payments to parametric.
06
AU & NZ ecosystem
Weekly pulse on capital, policy, news and the people stitching the ecosystem together.
02
The roster
15 innovation shows. One network.
Welcome to Day One
MONTHLY
Stories of Aussie founders and startup ecosystem builders.
Fintechfun
FORTNIGHTLY
Conversations with Australian fintech founders and leaders.
Unfunded
FORTNIGHTLY
Bootstrapped founder war stories from the VC‑free zone.
The New Script
SEASONS
Rewriting how we think about women’s health.
Diaspora
SEASONS
How early‑stage investors craft and refine theses.
First Cheque
FORTNIGHTLY
The flagship interview show. 50+ founders a year. One hour with the builders.
History of Australian Startups
LIMITED
Deep dives into Australia’s startup ecosystem history.
The Startup Retro
SEASONS
Weekly insider recap of Australian startup and VC news.
Oversubscribed
WEEKLY
In‑person deep dives with sought‑after founders and investors.
Mumbition
FORTNIGHTLY
Motherhood and ambition stories from Australian women in business.
Pick My Brain
FORTNIGHTLY
Fix your startup pitch with coach Alan Jones.
In The Blink of AI
WEEKLY
Candid interviews on AI’s impact and ethics.
Perspective X
FORTNIGHTLY
Exploring how big choices shape leaders and businesses.
Investment Thesis
FORTNIGHTLY
How early‑stage investors craft and refine theses.
Secured
FORTNIGHTLY
Australian AppSec experts on software security in practice.
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The audience
The people scaling AU & NZ.
8%
Investors
Angels, GPs and family office operators across AU / NZ.
51%
Founders & executives
Pre-seed through Series C, running teams of 1 to 1,000.
10%
Ecosystem
Advisors, press, policy and the people who build the map.
39%
Operators
Product, growth, design and ops leaders inside scaleups.
Audience categories may overlap. Percentages reflect observed audience segments, not a mutually exclusive breakdown.
04
How your show grows
How your show shows up.
FEATURED BENEFIT
Host-read sponsorships.
Once your show has been part of the network for six months, it becomes eligible for host-read sponsorship opportunities.
Our sponsor desk handles prospecting, pitching, contracts, sponsor briefs, and campaign coordination. You approve the sponsor fit and read a short, pre-approved ad script in your own voice.
$400,000
Forecasted sponsorship dollars network wide 25/26
Negotiated
Revenue split
6 months
Minimum network tenure
✓
Cross-promotion
Your show is promoted across the Day One Network on a campaign-by-campaign basis using a select group of shows, with a minimum of four six-week campaigns per year.
Campaigns may include host reads, episode mentions, newsletter placements, social support, or “show of the week” features, depending on the campaign plan.
✓
Production lift
Our producers handle editing, show notes, publishing, and asset kits — so you show up to record.
✓
Sponsor desk
After six months on the network, your show becomes eligible for sponsorship sales support.
Our sponsor desk can package your show into relevant campaigns, pitch aligned sponsors, manage the deal process, and coordinate approved host-read placements. Revenue is split once sponsorships are secured.
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The process
From application to episode one in 6 weeks.
01
Day 0
Apply
Tell us about your existing show, audience, cadence, and goals. We review every application to make sure there’s a strong fit for the network.
02
Week 1
Fit call
A 30-minute call with the Day One team to align on format, expectations, production needs, and whether the network is the right home for your show.
If you haven’t launched yet, we’re not the right fit for this offer, but you can still work with W2D1 on strategy and launch.
03
Weeks 2–4
Onboard
We set up your show for the network: branding, feed access, publishing workflow, production process, dashboard, and launch plan.
04
Week 4-6
Publish
Your first episode goes live once the show setup, assets, and publishing workflow are ready. From there, we move into a regular production rhythm.
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PACKAGES
Production . Two ways to join.
No tiers, no usage fees, no hidden line items. Pay monthly for production support and access to the network or annual for access to the Day One network's distribution — $34,000+ in value either way.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT + NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
Flexible, month-to-month
For shows that already have an active podcast or YouTube feed.
$1,650
/ month
Plus a one-off setup fee of $2,000.
AUD · excl. GST · month to month · no lock-in
✓
2 × fully edited video podcast episodes per month
✓
2 × hyper-edited episode trailers
✓
2 × short-form promo clips
✓
Publishing to Day One channels
✓
Metadata, descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and uploads handled
✓
Cross-promotion across the Day One Podcast Network
✓
Featured in the Day One newsletter
✓
1 round of reputational revisions per episode
Note: Episodes up to 45 minutes each. Extra revisions and longer episodes are charged separately.
MOST POPULAR
LIMITED TIME OFFER
NETWORK MEMBERSHIP
The full benefit stack, day one
Designed for existing podcasts and video shows (not for pre‑launch concepts).
$6,000
/ year
$12,000
Plus a one-off setup fee of $2,000.
AUD · excl. GST · 12-month term
✓
Your show listed on the Day One Podcast Network
✓
Cross-promotion across the network
✓
Featured in the Day One newsletter monthly
✓
Eligible for sponsorship opportunities after 6 months
✓
Access to Day One audience and partner visibility
✓
Bring your own edited episodes and assets
✓
10% discount on all W2D1 Media services
Note: Production, editing, clips, publishing, and thumbnails are not included.
The math
What you'd pay à la carte
Distribution stack
$12,000
Weekly cross-promotion
$12,000
Sponsor desk retainer
$10,000
Access to a network of likeminded creators
Priceless
Total annual value
$34,000
5.6× return
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Apply
Tell us about your show.
Six fields, two minutes. The Day One team reads every application personally and replies within 48 hours.
This network membership offer is for shows that are already publishing episodes. If you’re pre‑launch, check out our podcast course and production services instead.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from us about the services we provide. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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Reviews
Real words from the people we work with.
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The team
The humans behind your show.
10
FAQ
Before you ask.
Still curious? Book a 30-minute call with a Day One team member. We actually reply.
Book a call →
Can we track performance?
Who owns the podcast and content?
How long does it take to launch?
Where will the podcast be published?
What do I handle?
What if none of the packages fit what we need?
Do I need podcasting experience?
What is the Day One network?
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Join the network
Day One is where the best founders, operators and investors in AU + NZ come to listen, learn and be heard. If you already have a show, membership starts at $1,650/month.
