Ahead of the 2026 South by Southwest® conference, Vox Media announced the talent lineup and schedule for its third annual podcast stage. Featuring interviews with Governor Gavin Newsom, Mark Cuban, director Spike Jonze, actress Lisa Kudrow with director Michael Patrick King, and more, the Vox Media Podcast Stage will take place March 13th-15th at the Hilton Austin. In addition to a full weekend of live podcast recordings, Vox Media’s executives and talent will be participating in panel conversations and Eater will be hosting a Dinner Party presented by Wisconsin Cheese.
Vox Media Podcast Stage Programming
Friday, March 13
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Keith Lee Live
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Today, Explained hosted by Astead Herndon
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Project Swagger with Robin Arzón featuring Mark Cuban
Time: 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Saturday, March 14
Prof G Markets with Scott Galloway and Ed Elson
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Good One with Jesse David Fox featuring Eric André
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel featuring Spike Jonze
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Grand Ballroom, Salon HJK
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Time: 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Tefi Talks with Tefi Pessoa featuring Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Sunday, March 15
On with Kara Swisher featuring Jonathan Glazer and Billy Magnussen
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Networth and Chill hosted by Vivian Tu featuring Governor Gavin Newsom
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Grand Ballroom, Salon HJK
Brené Brown Live with Adam Grant
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Hilton Downtown Austin, Salon C
Additional Vox Media Programming
Raging Moderates: Conversations that Matter
Speakers: Scott Galloway, Jessica Tarlov
Date and Time: Saturday, March 14 3:30pm – 4:00pm
Location: The Female Quotient’s FQ Lounge at Waller Creek Boathouse
From Shorts to Shows: Why Creators Are Flocking to Podcasts
Speakers: Ray Chao (Vox Media), Tefi Pessoa (host, Tefi Talks), Brandon Feldman (YouTube), Kaya Yuieff (Scalable)
Date and Time: Sunday, March 15 10:00am -11:00am
Location: Austin Marriott Downtown – Waller Ballroom F
Whether it’s the Golden Globes introducing a “podcast” category, celebrities and politicians turning to podcasts to promote their work or shape public opinion, or video platforms like YouTube becoming the #1 TV streaming service, podcasts are an increasingly significant part of the creator economy. Hear from creators and industry leaders about the opportunity they see in podcasting, and how they’re using podcasts to launch and grow their own multi-platform media businesses.
From Headline to Streamer: How Publishers Adapt Stories for TV
Speakers: Dana J. Olkonnen (Vox Media Studios), Karolina Waclawiak (BuzzFeed Studios), Linzee Troubh (The Atlantic), Max Tani (Semafor)
Date and Time: Sunday, March 15 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Omni Downtown – Pennybacker
What makes a piece of journalism ripe for adaptation? As headlines spark conversations across social and in everyday life, studios are attuned to how audiences respond—often using that response to guide their next project. But it’s publishers that are uniquely positioned to bring these stories to the screen, thanks to their unparalleled access to journalists and sources.
Eater Dinner Party Presented by Wisconsin Cheese
Date and Time: Sunday, March 15 at 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: Paperboy
Join Eater and Wisconsin Cheese for an intimate dinner with James Beard Award–winning Chef Tory Miller, where storytelling meets the plate. Over the course of a thoughtfully crafted, multi-course menu, Chef Miller will showcase Wisconsin Cheese in creative, surprising forms—celebrating its range, richness, and versatility through the lens of his award-winning culinary perspective. Expect a warm, convivial evening of exceptional food, engaging conversation, and the kind of meal that lingers long after the last course.
