Welcome to the Podcast Book Club
We're a Discord-based community of podcast fans and creators that spend our days sharing and enjoying audio fiction. Affectionately shorthanded to "the PBC", our work most often takes the form of various server projects that serve to encourage creativity and foster community online.
Projects
About Us
Podcast Book Club is, at heart, a community made up of podcast fans, creators, and all those that fall somewhere in-between. It was founded in the spring of 2023 following interest in a centralized space dedicated to enjoying podcasts together, and has since expanded to include adjacent projects like the Podcast Jam, Coffee Shop Chats and Audio Fiction Convention. The bookclub is primarily based within a Discord server, reaching global audiences in the audio drama and actual play spaces through a variety of community events and outreach. At any given time we're choosing or listening to an audio fiction podcast or two, coming together in Listening parties and text-based discussions to talk about various shows.The server and all associated projects are maintained by a small moderation team that is always looking for more staff members! If you're interested in joining the Bookclub staff, check out our Staff Information page, or reach out to [email protected] for more information.
Podcast Jam
The PBC’s Podcast Jam is a collaborative event running from early February to May for anyone interested in creating an audio drama, both prior creators and newcomers to podcasting. Inspired by game jam events, teams of writers, voice actors, editors and artists will collaborate to create the pilot episode of a fiction podcast from start to finish within one month. A week each is dedicated to planning, writing, recording and editing of the episodes.We know that, while the barrier of entry for podcasting is low, it can still be intimidating to jump into a show alone without any experience in the field. Thus, we hope this event will encourage new folks to try their hand at creating in a relatively low-stress, community-based environment, alongside giving current podcasters a fun change of pace from their ongoing shows. Though only a pilot will be created for the jam, participants are welcome and encouraged to continue their show beyond the event if so desired (we would love to have some new shows to keep up with!)
Participant Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Check here to see if it’s already answered! This will be updated as-needed throughout the event.What exactly is a “Podcast Jam”?
A podcast jam is an event in which participants are tasked with creating a pilot episode of an audio drama, with the added challenge of the episode done over the course of one month. If you’re familiar with game jams, this concept was modeled after that!How do I sign up?
Sign-ups are done via the Participant form, which you can find here.I want to join a team.
We can help with that! The help-wanted channel in the Discord was created specifically for this purpose; feel free to pitch a project, or find one already there that catches your interest. Once you’ve found a team, or if you already have an offsite group you wish to work with, have one member fill out the Team Submission form.How much experience in writing/voice acting/editing do I need to take part?
None! We are open to all skill levels. If you’re new to podcasting, this event is a great way to test out the audio drama watersHow long does my podcast have to be?
Any length, but keep in mind it has to be completely written, recorded and edited during the duration of the Jam Month. (We recommend a runtime no longer than 15 minutes.)I don’t know how to edit!
That’s okay! Audacity, a recording/editing software, is free, and has a resource manual you can access here.What if I signed up to participate, but can’t complete my project by the deadline?
Fill out the Withdraw form before April 20th to drop from the event. Failure to submit a pilot at the end of the jam without prior notice via this form will result in being blacklisted from future PBC events.If I have different roles on each team, can I participate in multiple projects?
No. Participants are restricted to working on one project for the jam. If you would like to participate in multiple roles, they all must be within one project.What if I have a question that hasn’t been answered?
You’re welcome to post it in a Jam channel on the Discord and ping the mod-team, open a ticket, or email directly for assistance.
Participant Information
Participants are allowed to enter the jam as an individual, and handle all aspects of creating the pilot on their own, but we do heavily encourage folks to collaborate with a team! If you don’t already have teammates going into the event, we’ve set up the help-wanted channel, where participants can pitch their projects and find collaborators throughout the sign-up period. Teams are responsible for facilitating their own means of communication through the event, i.e. by creating a group DM with your teammates, though if you have trouble contacting someone who has already agreed to work on your project, please feel free to open a ticket in the server or send a message through the website contact form.If you’ve formed your own team, either prior to joining or via the help-wanted channels, please have one member of your team fill out and submit the Jam Team Submissions Form by March 30th. For participants who want to participate in a team but haven’t found a team/submitted the form, you will be randomly matched with a group. As soon as you establish your team, you’re welcome to start discussing project details and delegating the work, though we ask that nothing concrete – i.e., scriptwriting, voice acting and sound designing – begin until Team Announcements are officially posted on April 5th.After teams are announced, projects can begin working on their pilot! Planning the episode, writing the script, creating cover art, and everything except recording/editing! As this event is adapted from game jams, we wanted to introduce an element of challenge colloquial of those events. All planning and writing for the pilot will take place during the former half of the “Jam Month” while recording and editing for the pilot will take place during the latter half. The Jam Month is from April 7th to May 5th, with episode submissions due at the end of the day on May 5th. At the end of the month, everyone’s pilots will be posted to the Jam feed, with a closing ceremony event & listening party marathon the following weekend.
General Guidelines
Pilots created as part of the event must be new, not previously published work on any podcasting site.
Any writing, recording or editing for your pilot must be completed between April 7th and May 5th, during the Jam period.
Scripts can be any length, but we recommend no longer than 10-15 minutes due to the time constraints.
Any and all themes are allowed, within reason (there is a difference between a racist podcast and a podcast that tackles racism, for example)
Participants are restricted to creating one pilot for this event. Additionally, participants may only join as a member of one team, though they may participate in as many roles on that project as desired.
Team Guidelines
If utilizing the help-wanted channels to create a team, please ensure your DMs are open so potential collaborators can get in touch with you. (If you wish to only turn on DMs from members for this server: Right-click the PBC icon in the left sidebar > Select “Privacy Settings” > Toggle on the “Direct Messages” feature in the pop-up box)
Be in regular contact with your teammates throughout the duration of the jam. This is a team-focused event, & it’s important to be collaborative and meet the expectations set for your part in the project.
You may participate in as many roles as you’d like on a team, but please keep your own limits in mind & avoid overcommitting!
If you commit to collaborating on a project, you must deliver unless your teammates also agree to drop your project before the April 20th deadline. Failure to finish your pilot by the episode submission deadline, without prior notice given to the jam moderators via the withdraw form, will result in being reviewed for future PBC events.
When withdrawing during the Jam Month, ensure that your team has all necessary information and resources to complete the project without you. For any questions, feel free to reach out and open a ticket. Withdrawing from PodJam before the withdraw deadline will have no consequences.
All members of a team must be signed up to the jam as a participant prior to the March 23rd deadline. While teams are more than welcome to put out public casting calls on social media, deadlines need to be prior to the 23rd so accepted cast/crew can be approved to join the event. (This includes minor one-off voice lines/background roles, etc. We recommend utilizing your existing team as much as possible, and if your show requires a variety of extras, potentially having one VA responsible for most/every minor role.)
If you plan to source voice actors via the help-wanted channels, we ask that you allow for any voice type when pitching your request.
PodCamp
The PBC’s PodCamp is a virtual collaborative event taking place in September 2025.Pack your bags and get ready to be placed in a cabin team with fellow creatives for a whirlwind weekend of podcast-making. Your cabin will have 96 hours from event start to write, record, and edit a one-off episode following a randomly chosen theme. Think, stories to be told around the campfire on a weekend in the woods. This event is inspired by game jams and our annual Podcast Jam for newcommers and seasoned podcast creators to have some fun telling stories.Follow the PodCamp tumblr for updates from your camp counsellors!
Listen to recording of the presentation slides above to recieve all the important information! Voiced by Jesse Peng.
Transcript for Video[Various clips of forest scenery set to outdoor ambience and a cheery theme tune.]COUNSELLOR There’s a connection forged here that’s unique. The life-altering experiences that people have here is what sets PodCamp apart from other camps.CAMPER 1 Everyone here has one thing in common. Podcasts.CAMPER 2 I just love to create and share, man. And the ambience here at PodCamp? Unmatched foley.CAMPER 3 This forest isn’t like other forests. I can feel it.CAMPER 2 You just have to experience it, man. The heartbeat of the woods. I got it on recording, wanna listen?CAMPER 2 Dude, what the…COUNSELOR From the PBC who brought you PodJam and AuFiCon, we now bring you an experience you’ll never forget. No matter how hard you try.CAMPER 1 You arrive at the camp and you’re randomly allocated a cabin with people you’ve never met before. And that’s where the magic happens.CAMPER 2 There’s this countdown? For 96 hours. I don’t know what happens when the clock reaches zero.CAMPER 3 And like… there were these… cassettes… I don’t know where they came from…COUNSELLOR Okaaaay! Thank you, campers, for sharing the wonderful time you had! PodCamp is an unmissable experience coming to the PBC this September! Check out the Tumblr @podcast-bookclub and the Discord server to find out more.
Coffee Shop Chats
Coffee Shop Chats is the “podcast about podcasts,” and is a series of interviews with podcast creators across the audio drama & actual play space. Questions asked in each episode are submitted by members in the Discord server, covering a range of topics such as crowdfunding for shows and minority representation in podcasting, to things like what your favorite smell would be if you were a dog.Listen to Coffee Shop Chats at your podcatcher of choice!If you are involved in the production of a podcast and would like to sit down with our team in a future episode of Coffee Shop Chats, please submit the application form available at the bottom of this page. Any inquiries and questions can be directed to [email protected], or via server tickets in the Discord.
Crew
Tesh (any)
Azazel (he/him)
Quills (she/her)
Interview Application Form
Thank you for your interest in guesting on Coffee Shop! Interviews are scheduled in monthly slots, so scheduling availability may vary. After you’ve submitted an application, you can expect to hear back from us within a week to discuss your slot. If one is open, we’ll confirm a month, and will be in contact again before the month of your interview to work out dates/times. If a scheduling conflict occurs, we're more than happy to reschedule or put you on a waitlist for future availability. If you have any questions, feel free to include them at the end of your application, or email us directly at [email protected], or on Discord via our ticketing system.
PBC Events!
Audio Fiction Convention
January 30th - Febuary 1st 2026
Virtual Convention to celebrate all things Audio Fiction. Find out more here.
Podcast Jam
Febuary - May 2026
Audio Fiction creation event - create a pilot episode in one month. Find out more here.
PBC Server Anniversary
April 27th 2026
Celebrate three years of the Podcast Book Club on Twitch with us!
Staff Information
The team behind the Bookclub and related projects! Staff introductions coming soon.ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Hiring isn’t done externally for these positions, but the admins are responsible for any “final calls” that need to be made regarding the server and associated projects, delegating tasks to the moderators as necessary, and general overhead management.MODERATION TEAM
Moderators are responsible for day-to-day tasks, chat monitoring, server upkeep and maintenance. Beyond this, they may also be part of a specific project or serve in a further individual capacity, listed under the “Project subteams” tab.STAFF TEAM
Staff members are exclusively concerned with server shows. They are responsible for running a specified podcast, hosting semi-regular listens and events, and engaging with other members in show discussions.PROJECT SUBTEAMS
Subteams are groups of admins and mods working on additional projects for or connected to the server, along with individual management roles.
PodJam team: Responsible for communicating with participants, sending out deadline reminders, running the Jam blog, etc.
Website team: Responsible for website maintenance and upkeep, along with the ongoing directory project.
Coffee Shop Chats team: Responsible for editing interviews, tracking listener questions, etc.
Social Media team: Responsible for running social media pages (Tumblr, Instagram etc.)
Audio Fiction Convention team: Responsible for organizing and helping to run the virtual PBC Audio Fiction Convention.
Staff manager: Individual responsible for general staff delegation, creating teams to run shows, maintaining consistent listens etc.
Channel manager: Individual responsible for setting up categories, info channels, etc for new shows.
STAFF APPLICATIONThank you for your interest in joining the Bookclub moderation team! Please note that all positions are currently unpaid, and we are only looking at applicants over 18 (so if you are a minor, please do not apply as your application will not be considered at this time.) If you are selected as a potential candidate, you will receive a follow-up message from our team about next steps within 1 week.
Answer these questions in the message field of the form above:
Were you a member of the server prior to submitting a staff application?
What timezone are you located in?
Age (only 18+ applicants)
If you're interested in joining a subteam, please indicate which one(s): Audio Fiction Convention, PodJam, PodCamp, Coffee Shop Chats, Social Media, Website
What is your past experience with Discord, with respect to any previous moderation experience?
What skills would you add to our moderations team & to the server as a whole?
Favorite podcast? Why?
Listening Party History
This is a history of all shows we have listened to as part of the Podcast Bookclub - Official server listens, marathons, or one-off listening parties.
Book Club Shows
Listening Parties
Support the Book Club
Help us continue our work! By making a contribution or joining a membership tier, you're directly supporting our efforts to share and support the audio drama community, one show at a time.
Review the Server
Community is foundational both to the work of Podcast Book Club and to the audio drama space at large, and we wish to uplift our members at every opportunity. If you wish to review our server, projects, and work to be used in future promotional material, the below form is the way to do so. We appreciate your input; thank you for being here.
Connect with us!
Questions, comments, just want to say hello?Feel free to reach out via the form or through socials below, we’d love to hear from you!
Bluesky: @podcast-bookclub
Instagram: @podcast.bookclub
Tumblr: @podcast-bookclub
Twitch: @podcastbookclub
YouTube: @podcastbookclub
Email: [email protected]
Member Resource & FAQ
Welcome to the Bookclub! Due to the scope of our work, we know the server can be slightly overwhelming for newcomers (and longtime members!), so we hope this documentation will be useful to reference during your time here as a member!