Vox Media and South by Southwest® today announced they’re partnering on an official podcast stage at the 2026 conference. Running from March 13-15th at the Hilton Austin, this will mark Vox Media’s third annual podcast stage at SXSW, bringing fan-favorite shows to the stage including Pivot (hosted by journalist Kara Swisher and entrepreneur Scott Galloway), On with Kara Swisher (hosted by Swisher), Prof G Markets (hosted by Galloway and research analyst Ed Elson), Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast (hosted by tech reviewers Marques Brownlee, Andrew Manganelli, and David Imel), Networth & Chill (hosted by Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu), Tefi Talks (hosted by comedian and content creator Tefi Pessoa), research professor Brené Brown, and more, with many shows including special guests to be announced in the coming weeks. Odoo is the premier sponsor of the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW.
“We’re thrilled to bring our podcast stage to SXSW for a third consecutive year,” says Ray Chao, Vox Media’s SVP and general manager for audio and video. “It’s always special to bring so many of our shows onto the same stage during a single weekend and meet thousands of fans in person. It showcases the power of podcasting and our podcast network.”
“Podcasting has become one of the most influential storytelling formats of our time, and Vox Media has been a key force in that evolution,” said Greg Rosenbaum, SVP of Programming at SXSW. “Bringing the Vox Media Podcast Stage back to SXSW for a third year underscores the podcasts play in shaping conversations across technology, culture, business, and media—and gives our community a rare opportunity to experience those voices live.”
One of the top 10 largest U.S. podcast publishers (currently at #7 according to leading industry tracker, Podtrac), Vox Media is home to the most influential digital franchises and podcasts. With programming that reaches consumers across audio and video platforms alike, Vox Media’s shows cover every major content category, from news, politics, and technology, to sports, culture, and entertainment. At SXSW, Vox Media will cater to conference and festival attendees with programming that complements the festival’s tracks and engages with its global community of digital creatives, professionals, and consumers.
About the Vox Media Podcast Network The Vox Media Podcast Network is one of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, home to some of the most popular and influential shows. Reaching a monthly audience of tens of millions across audio, video, and social platforms, our podcasts spark conversations and shape culture, covering everything from politics, technology, and business to sports, entertainment, and more. The Vox Media Podcast Network is powered by Vox Media, the leader in modern media, and home to a prestigious portfolio of editorial brands including New York Magazine, Vox, The Verge, Eater, SB Nation, and more. Learn more about the network at podcasts.voxmedia.com.
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is known worldwide for conferences and festivals that celebrate the convergence of technology, film and television, music, education, comedy and culture. The annual event serves global professionals through sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and networking that consistently generates unexpected discoveries when diverse communities come together. SXSW 2026 runs March 12-18 in downtown Austin, preceded by SXSW EDU March 9-12. Learn more at sxsw.com.
