This months Meeting will be focused on AI-Powered Podcasting:
From Idea to Audience Growth
Mike McAllen and Cliff Dunning will be talking about how to AI power your podcast. This is for new and established podcasters!
San Francisco
Monthly: 2nd Wednesday each Month | In-Person(except this month as mike is travelling)
The California Podcast Association hosts monthly in-person meetups in San Francisco for podcasters, video podcasters, YouTubers, TikTok creators, and all creators, and podcast industry businesses.
These community-driven events are designed to connect creators and the companies that support them across podcasting, video, AI, and digital media, all in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Each meetup takes place at Bare Bottle Brewing Company Lounge and blends beginner-friendly education, informal networking, and real conversations about growing audiences, building trust, and creating sustainable creative businesses.
### What to Expect
Podcasting 101 (Optional Pre-Session) 5:30 pm
A short, practical session for new and early-stage podcasters covering the basics, common mistakes, and what actually matters when starting a show.
6:00 (main meeting starts) Casual Networking Over Drinks
Unstructured time to meet fellow creators, producers, and podcast industry professionals.
6:30 Main Talk, Panel, or Q&A
A focused 30-minute conversation featuring a creator, industry expert, sponsor, or platform partner.
Community Spotlight or Live Podcasting
7:30 The final segment may include short member talks, a live local podcast recording, sponsor giveaways, or extended networking.
### Who Attends
Podcasters, video podcasters, TikTok Creators and YouTubers
Podcast producers, editors, engineers, and studios
Podcast networks, hosting platforms, analytics, and ad-tech companies
Artists, authors, musicians, and storytellers
Coaches, consultants, and course creators
AI companies and marketing professionals supporting creators
### Sponsors & Giveaways
Sponsors and partners support the community through giveaways, product access, and hands-on engagement.
These meetups are designed to build real relationships, not sales pitches.
Special Thank you to Bare Bottle Brewery and Lester Koga!
Great beers, wine, coffee and specialty beverages. Also a food truck onsite!
**https://www.barebottle.com/**
