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PodcastOne has set its panel of judges to select the winner of_ Self Made Podcast Edition_, an audio competition to find the next podcast star for the network. The panel, which includes long-time podcaster Adam Carolla, will use criteria ranging from sound quality to host relatability to show promotion paired with download numbers, to determine the grand prize winner. Here’s the full panel…
- **Kailtyn Bristowe, **creator and host of_Off the Vine_, one of the most successful and downloaded podcasts for women. Bristoweis also current Co-host of T_he Bachelorette and recently was crowned champion of Dancing with the Stars_;
- Adam Carolla, host and Guiness World Record holder for the world’s most downloaded podcast, _The Adam Carolla Show. _Additionally,Carolla is the former host of the iconic radio and television series Loveline;
- Emmy Award-winner **Doug Ellin **who created the smash HBO series_Entourage_and host of two podcast series, _Hollywood Wayz _and the _Victory Podcast _which garnered more than 5 million downloads in its first 12 months;
- Internationally recognized broadcast journalist Jillian Hamiltonwho hosts the podcast Cheating: When Love Lies;
- Barbara Schroederwho will also serve as a mentor in addition to her judging duties. Schroeder who created the Netflix hit documentary _Evil Genius_and whose podcast _Bad Bad Thing _catapulted onto the top True Crime genre charts will provide expert insight with each of the finalists to help them hone their storytelling skills.
Rounding out the group are:
James Ingrassia, Head of Client Services, Oxford Road.
DeSha Runnels, Vice President of Media, Ad Results.
**Sarah Cotenoff, **Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, Podsights.
John Goforth, Chief Revenue Officer, Magellan AI.
**Kit Gray, **Co-Founder and President of PodcastOne.
**Norm Pattiz, **Founder of PodcastOne and WestwoodOne.
_Self Made Podcast Edition_is driven by fans as well as the panel of judges, all listening to see who will take the top prize: a podcasting contract with PodcastOne, and a total package worth over $100,000 including promotion across the network.
The competition will culminate in episodes submitted by each of the five finalists via LaunchpadOne.