Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW Announces Star-Studded Lineup of New Talent Including Maya Hawke and Andy Grammer
Podcast Movement and Sounds Profitable today announced new talent performing at Podcast Movement Evolutions during SXSW. The expanded lineup now also includes Maya Hawke, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, appearing as a special guest for a live recording of the Broken Record podcast.
On Saturday, March 14, Companion Podcasts will take over the stage for a full evening of live performances and reflective storytelling, headlined by an intimate acoustic set from multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. The showcase transforms Companion’s podcast programming into a live experience that cuts through the SXSW chaos, creating space for curiosity, creativity, and connection. Full lineup to be announced on the Podcast Movement and SXSW websites.
These announcements build on an already robust weekend of live podcast recordings, conversations, and performances, featuring previously announced talent including MrBallen (aka John Allen), host of the popular “The MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories,” Emmy-nominated Kensington Tallman, Allison Dunbar, and Shaan Sharma.
Also new to the programming, Friday evening will feature a Red Seat Ventures sponsored cocktail hour where SVP of Sales Jeremy Price and VP of Business Development Chris Peterson will sit down with Audiochuck CEO Matt Starker for a conversation about building and monetizing creator-led media businesses beyond podcasting.
“We’ve built Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW to bring together creators, platforms, and audiences in the same room, at the exact moment audio is colliding with every other form of media,” said President of Podcast Movement and Partner at Sounds Profitable Bryan Barletta. “This lineup is a testament to the way that podcasting is culture, entertainment, and business today.”
Taking place March 13–15, 2026 in the Skybox, Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW will transform downtown Austin into a hub for creators, platforms, advertisers, and media executives. Programming spans live shows, keynote conversations, and industry discussions exploring podcasting’s growing influence across business, fandom, and pop culture.
The event is supported by a roster of leading sponsors across media, technology, and advertising, including Acast, Adopter Media, Airwave Media, Amazon Music, ART19, Audacy, Castbox, Colture, Companion Network, Display.io, ESPN, Locked On Podcast Network, Magellan AI, Mynt Agency, Nielsen, Nomono, NPR, Oxford Road, Red Seat Ventures, Right Side Up, Soundstack, and Supporting Cast.
More talent announcements and programming details will be released in the coming weeks.
How to be there
Admission to PME at SXSW is free with pre-registration and no tickets are required to attend. But, to ensure the safety of all attendees, the venue operates under a 400 person capacity limit and may reach capacity during peak hours.
As part of official SXSW partnership, SXSW badge holders receive priority entry. You can purchase a SXSW badge on the official SXSW website.
Non-SXSW badge holders may experience longer wait times during peak hours to gain entry. Registration does not guarantee admittance to the event when the building is at max capacity.
About Podcast Movement
Podcast Movement began in 2014, when four podcasters and entrepreneurs had an idea. With a Kickstarter campaign and a positive attitude, they set out to create a vibrant event “for podcasters, by podcasters.” In the years since, PM has grown with the community's support to become the ultimate annual destination for diverse speakers, education, networking, and groovy parties.
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