Day One® Network · Membership + Production support
Day One is the podcast network for the people building, backing and running Australian startups. Membership opens your existing show up to 24 network shows, ~40,000 monthly podcast plays and a production team that handles the lift — from $12,000 a year, or $2,450 a month with production included. All +GST.
Network reach · verified May 2026
Applications open · we onboard 3 shows a quarter
Sponsors, partners & institutions across the network
What's in the network
Candid stories from founders across seed to scale — failures, exits, scars and all.
Deep dives into cap tables, term sheets, IPOs, funding rounds and market cycles.
Conversations for anyone building with AI, infra, data or deep tech in 2026.
Frameworks, post-mortems and boardroom bets from operators running teams of 10 to 10,000.
The two frontiers Australia and NZ are quietly dominating — from payments to parametric.
Weekly pulse on capital, policy, news and the people stitching the ecosystem together.
The roster
Founder-led, independently produced, publishing weekly to fortnightly, and distributed everywhere your audience listens — Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more.
Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter
Open-sourcing conversations with experienced investors globally.
Georgie Healy
Your weekly front-row seat to the AI revolution.
Brendan Hill
For the builders everyone wants to back.
Pauline Fetaui
The power of choice. The impact of action.
Alan Jones
Founders learn to pitch better, with Australia's best startup pitch coach.
Will Richards & Gemma Clancy
Your insider view on Australian startups and venture capital.
Kali Norman
Building an investment thesis from the ground up, one conversation at a time.
James MacDonald
How Australia hires, builds and leads tech teams in the age of AI.
Zachary King
The real stack, not the hype.
Emily Casey
The people, companies and ideas shaping the future of health.
Megan Luttrell & Geo George
Origin. Career. Launch. And three lessons that stick.
Thea Ngo
The real decisions, trade-offs and mechanics behind building a company.
Carrie Kwan & Lucy Kippist
Unapologetically blending motherhood and ambition.
Joan Westenberg
A rally point for bootstrappers. A VC-free zone.
The people building, powering and reshaping the Hunter.
Could crypto become Australia's fifth economic pillar?
Chris Titley
One part fintech, one part fun.
Mick Liubinskas
Australian climate tech, powered by Climate Salad.
Galah Cyber
Australian software security, in practice.
Frances Goh & Makenzie Thomas
Rewriting the future of women's health.
David Booth
The founders, innovators and leaders of the great Kiwi expat community.
Adam Spencer
Back to day one, where the story begins.
Where it all started.
An oral history of Australian startups, across 102 conversations.
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The audience
Role and location are measured separately, so these percentages describe the same audience from two angles rather than dividing it into parts. Figures set May 2026.
How your show grows
Once your show has been part of the network for six months, it becomes eligible for host-read sponsorship opportunities. Our sponsor desk handles prospecting, pitching, contracts, sponsor briefs and campaign coordination. You approve the sponsor fit and read a short, pre-approved ad script in your own voice.
Your show is promoted across the Day One Network on a campaign-by-campaign basis using a select group of shows, with a minimum of four six-week campaigns per year. Campaigns may include host reads, episode mentions, newsletter placements, social support, or “show of the week” features.
Our producers handle editing, show notes, publishing, and asset kits — so you just show up to record.
After six months on the network, your show becomes eligible for sponsorship sales support. Our sponsor desk packages your show into relevant campaigns, pitches aligned sponsors, manages the deal, and coordinates approved host-read placements. Revenue is split once sponsorships are secured.
Member story
Brendan Hill · in-person founder & investor interviews
DayOne took over the entire post-production and distribution engine, so Brendan could focus on the guests across from him. Sitting alongside shows like First Cheque, In the Blink of AI and Pick My Brain gave Oversubscribed leverage it wouldn't have had alone — and the sponsor desk integrated Vanta into the show so naturally the reads felt like part of the conversation.
The process
Tell us about your existing show, audience, cadence, and goals. We review every application to make sure there's a strong fit for the network.
A 30-minute call with the Day One team to align on format, expectations and production needs. If you haven't launched yet, we're not the right fit for this offer — but you can still work with W2D1 on strategy and launch.
We set up your show for the network: branding, feed access, publishing workflow, production process, dashboard, and launch plan.
Your first episode goes live once setup, assets and publishing workflow are ready. From there, we move into a regular production rhythm.
Packages
No tiers, no usage fees, no hidden line items. Pay annually for distribution across the Day One network, or monthly to add a full production team on top of it.
Flexible, month-to-month — for shows that already have an active podcast or YouTube feed.
$2,450/ month
Plus a one-off setup fee of $2,000.
AUD · excl. GST · month to month · no lock-in
Episodes up to 45 minutes each. Extra revisions and longer episodes are charged separately. Need more than 2 episodes a month? Reach out for a custom package.
The full benefit stack, day one. Designed for existing podcasts and video shows (not pre-launch concepts).
$12,000/ year
AUD · excl. GST · 12-month term
Production, editing, clips, publishing and thumbnails are not included.
The math
≈ 2.8× the value of the annual membership.
We onboard 3 shows a quarter
Six fields, two minutes. The Day One team reads every application personally and replies within 48 hours.
This membership offer is for shows that are already publishing episodes. If you're pre-launch, check out our podcast course and production services instead.
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Reviews
"The Day One Team have always given me the perfect blend of support and autonomy to create exactly what I believe the ecosystem needs, while having the technical know-how and experience to educate me about the podcasting medium along the way. This has felt like a true partnership since day one, and has evolved into something really special. I wouldn't be here without Adam and the team."
"Without W2D1, I wouldn't be able to run Wild Hearts."
"DayOne stepped in and took over the entire post-production and distribution engine — so I can focus entirely on the guests across from me. If you're serious about building a show that rivals the top US podcasts, DayOne is the partner that clears the path for you to do your best work."
"I owe a lot to Adam and the team at W2D1, they have made it easy for my co-host and I to do our best work on the show and not have to worry about the production."
"Adam's insights and suggestions on podcasting best practices have made a significant difference and his extensive knowledge and experience make him the perfect partner to build a podcast with."
"W2D1 Media has been instrumental in helping us identify our strengths and articulate the purpose of our podcast."
The team
A specialised studio based in Sydney and Melbourne. Producers, editors, a dedicated sponsor desk, and a Head of Partnerships who's spent 15 years commissioning radio — all dedicated to tech content.
Still curious? Book a 30-minute call with a Day One team member. We actually reply.
If there's a fit, we'll send a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing within a week. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you directly and — where we can — point you somewhere better. No drip sequences, no "just checking in" follow-ups you didn't ask for.
You don't need to. One sentence about what you're trying to achieve is plenty. If you have rough audience numbers, current channels, or a budget range handy, they help us give you more useful answers — but nothing is required.
Whoever makes media decisions — founder, head of marketing, or both. We're happy with one attendee or three. If a decision-maker can't join, we'd rather reschedule than do the call twice.
Yes, honestly. This is the first conversation when you're considering working with us. We don't do high-pressure pitches or fake-urgency closes — it's a back-and-forth to understand your situation and see if we can genuinely help. If timing or fit isn't right, we'll say so on the call.
Day One is where the best founders, operators and investors in AU + NZ come to listen, learn and be heard. If you already have a show, membership starts at $12,000 a year.
Join the Day One® Network · production + distribution from $12,000/yr · we onboard 3 shows a quarter
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