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Should you pitch it?

Guest activity
Often has guests
100% of recent episode titles look like interviews
Episode length
66 min
Median of recent episodes. That is the commitment you would be asking for.
Publishing
Monthly
37 episodes · last 2026-07-17
Language
English
The feed says "en" without a region, so the country is unknown.
Where it's from
Not established
No .uk domain and no region in the feed language. Apple reports the storefront, not the show, so we do not guess.
Reach
51
Percentile among shows you could realistically get on. Not a download count.
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Worth a pitch. This show publishes its own contact, sits outside the national chart, is independently published, and its recent episodes show it books guests.

How this show compares to other tech general podcasts

This show features a guest in almost every episode. That is rare in Tech General, and it makes this one of the more realistic bookings in the field.

Measured against every tech general podcast in the directory that has published in the last year.

This show Category average
Episodes featuring a guest 100% 20%
Episodes in the last 90 days 3 8
Typical episode length 66 min 37 min
Episodes published in total 37 97
Reach percentile 51 50

Reach is a percentile among shows you could realistically get booked on, built from chart history, longevity, activity and cadence. It is not a download figure. Nobody outside a show can see those.

What the show says about itself

It's a Controls Problem is a specialized building automation (BAS) exploring high-level industry strategy and real-world technical execution. Hosted by industry veteran Charles Johnson and produced by industry marketing pro Matthew Vanberg, the show appeals to both grizzled veterans and those newer to the field. Each episode dives deep into the technical complexities of controls systems, such as Niagara 4 frameworks and specialized HVAC for indoor agriculture, while maintaining a conversational tone that includes laughs and a look at the epic fails that happen in the trenches.

Recent episodes

Straight from the feed. The quickest way to judge whether your angle fits.

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  2. Be Honest with Jacob Jackson
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  4. The Next Generation Brings Tenacity to Building Tech with Diana Vargas
  5. Stop Reacting, Start Controlling with Nick Gayeski
  6. Grow Your Experience with Matt Oliver
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Common questions

Does It's a Controls Problem accept guests?

Often has guests. This show interviews people regularly. This is our reading of the show's recent episode titles, not a statement from the show itself.

How do I contact It's a Controls Problem?

Yes. It's a Controls Problem publishes a contact address in its own RSS feed, and it is the show's own inbox rather than a shared network desk. We hold it and release it to people on a plan. We never invent an address and never send a pitch on your behalf.

How often does It's a Controls Problem publish?

It publishes about once a month. There are 37 episodes in the feed. Episodes run about 66 minutes.

Is It's a Controls Problem still active?

Yes. It has published within the last 90 days.

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