Three badges, three checklists. Nothing self-reported counts. Verification is free and usually finishes inside 48 hours.
Verified host
Anyone running a video podcast in India
Channel ownership proved by posting a one-time code in a video description or story
At least three published episodes on the linked channel
Public follower and view numbers pulled from the channel, never typed in by hand
Working phone number and email confirmed
Guests can see the verified badge, reach band and request the audience breakdown.
Verified guest
Founders, operators, doctors, athletes, artists — anyone going on camera
Identity confirmed with a government ID (stored encrypted, never shown to hosts)
Expertise proof: a company page, publication, licence or portfolio link
One sample clip or recording so hosts can judge camera comfort before booking
Working phone number and email confirmed
Hosts see the verified badge and are 3x more likely to accept the pitch.
Verified studio
Studio owners renting rooms by the hour
Address confirmed and a walkthrough video or on-site visit completed
Equipment list checked line by line: cameras, lights, mics, backup power
Business details and GST number on record for invoicing
Cancellation and reschedule terms published on the listing
The listing appears in studio search with a verified badge and can take bookings.
What is never public
ID documents, phone numbers, GST numbers and exact audience demographics are never shown on a profile. Hosts and guests exchange contact details only after a match is accepted, inside the collaboration thread.