AI Podcast Idea Generator – Podcast Topic Generator [Start for Free]

Turn one topic into a full list of episode ideas, angles, and formats in seconds.

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What Is StoryLab.ai’s AI Podcast Idea Generator?

StoryLab.ai is an online AI Tool that helps you write better content. Fast.

Next to writing content, we also help you come up with great ideas for your YouTube Videos, Podcasts, Blog Content, Social Media Posts, and More.

Recording your Podcast takes a lot of time and effort. Don’t settle for the first idea you have. Create a long and short list of ideas before you select the best one.

With our AI Podcast Idea Generator, all you need to do is explain the topic and our AI tool will come up with effective ideas in seconds.

Get started for free with the Podcast Idea Generator.

You don’t need more motivation. You need a running list of solid podcast episode ideas that actually fit your show.

Drop in a topic, pick a style, and let StoryLab.ai generate episode concepts, angles, and hooks you can record next. No more “What should we talk about this week?” panic.

Use the ideas as-is, mix and match the best parts, then add your voice and real stories so your episodes sound like you, not a robot reading Wikipedia.

More than just an AI Podcast Topic Generator

StoryLab.ai is a complete Content Creation Platform. Create Ads, Blog Posts, Social Media Posts, and more in seconds. Check out the video intro to learn more.

Benefits of AI-Powered Podcast Idea Generator

Get a 24/7 AI Buddy to help you come up with effective ideas for your Podcast whenever you need it. It’s there in your pocket, ready to help whenever you have an inspiring idea and want to have some back-and-forth discussions to perfect the idea.

Our AI Podcast Idea Maker can help improve your creativity by coming up with ideas from different angles. We’ll show you how the AI Idea Generator works later in this article. Here are some benefits at a glance:

Top benefits of the AI Podcast Idea Creator

  🤖 AI modes  13 writing styles
 ✍️ Improves  Ideas, creativity, and more
 📖 Support  17+ Languages
 💲 Price  Free and Premium

Benefits of AI Powered Podcast Idea Generator

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How to start with the AI Podcast Idea Generator

Here’s how you can get started with the AI Podcast Topic Generator for free.

  1. Head over to the Content Idea Generator;
  2. Select Podcast;
  3. Enter the topic of your broader Podcast idea;
  4. Click inspire me;
  5. Get your ideas;
  6. Save the best ones;
  7. Better define your prompt (input) and get more detailed ideas;
  8. Select the best ones for your next Podcast Episode.

Let’s run the Podcast Idea Maker a couple of times and see how it works. For this example, we’ve used the input ‘How to improve your Podcast Marketing’. Here’s what the AI Tool came up with:

AI Podcast Idea Generator Output Example

Podcast Idea Generator Output example

  • 1. Mastering the Art of Podcast Marketing – A Guide for Newbies
    In this episode, we aim to provide valuable insights to those new to the world of podcast marketing. Topics discussed will include understanding the basics of podcast marketing, the importance of high-quality content, and how to effectively use social media platforms for promotion. The episode will feature expert insights, real-world examples, and practical steps to help beginners make their mark in podcast marketing.
  • 2. The Science of Successful Podcast Marketing – Leveraging SEO and Analytics
    We will delve deeper into the technical aspects of podcast marketing in this episode. We’ll discuss how to optimize your podcast for search engines and how to interpret data from your podcast analytics to improve your marketing strategy. Our guests will include SEO experts and marketing gurus who have achieved success in the field.
  • 3. Storytelling in Podcast Marketing – A Game Changer
    This episode will focus on the importance of story-driven content in podcast marketing. We’ll explore how compelling storytelling can captivate your audience, enhance your brand’s message, and increase listener engagement. Leading content creators and marketing specialists will join us to share their unique stories and enlightening tips on how to craft an engaging narrative in your podcast marketing.

Pretty cool, right? Now let’s make it even more exciting. Let’s choose the style ‘Comedic‘ and see what the AI Podcast Topic Generator comes up with:

  • 1. Pod-versations: Marketing Mishaps and How to Un-Mishap Them
    Humorously delve into the world of mistakes made by podcasters while trying their hand at marketing. Share hilarious instances of podcast marketing blunders and talk about how to avoid these pitfalls. Each episode can feature a segment called ‘Mishap of the Week’, which recounts a recent marketing goof-up and how it was resolved or what could have been done differently.
  • 2. The Shy Podcaster’s Guide to Shameless Self-promotion
    Tackle podcast marketing by urging podcasters to get out of their comfort zones and embrace more aggressive forms of marketing. This can include fun, lighthearted challenges that encourage podcasters to promote themselves and their shows in different ways. A comedic twist can be weaved into each episode, like discussions on the funniest and most cringe-worthy marketing exercises and competitions in ‘So Bad, It’s Good’ segment.
  • 3. From Pod Zero to Hero: Marketing Makeovers
    Renovate podcasts that are struggling to get off the ground. Each episode could select a podcast that’s failing in the marketing department and give it a total ‘makeover.’ Sprinkle in some humor by incorporating hilarious anecdotes

Now let’s have a look at what happens when we select the ‘Storytelling‘ style:

  • 1. The Magical Journey from Podcast Novice to Marketing Genius
  • This content idea will have a fairy-tale format that revolves around the story of a novice podcaster who has great content but struggles to get any listeners. As our protagonist begins to delve deeper into the realm of podcast marketing, he discovers various tools and strategies that help him transform his once obscure podcast into one of the most sought-after channels. Through the story, listeners will not only be entertained but also learn practical tips on how to effectively market their podcasts.
  • 2. The Podcast Marketing World Cup: Strategies that Score
  • In this thrilling sport-themed podcast, we take the listeners into a world cup of podcast marketing strategies. Different marketing techniques will be represented as teams vying for the championship. Each episode focuses on one match-up i.e., a comparison between two strategies. Through heated discussions and expert commentaries, listeners will understand the strengths, weaknesses, tactics, and best scenarios to use each strategy, developing an instinct to “play” the marketing game better.
  • 3. Detective Marketer: Solving the Mystery of Podcast Success
  • This is a detective-themed podcast narrative. In each episode, ‘Detective Marketer’ will delve into the secrets of successful podcasts,

Pretty cool, right? Your main idea was to record a podcast about improving podcast marketing, you played around with the AI Tool for a couple of seconds and you’ve already got inspired in how you can structure your podcast episode.

AI Podcast Idea Generator Styles

AI Podcast Idea Topics Generator Styles

As you have seen in the example above, you can select different styles for your Podcast Ideas which adds new dimensions to the creativity of ideas and helps you engage your audience even better. You can sprinkle in some professional videos, some comedic ones, and some that tell a story for instance.

AI Podcast Topic Idea Styles:

  • Professional;
  • Witty;
  • List;
  • Storytelling;
  • Bold;
  • Adventurous;
  • Friendly;
  • Persuasive;
  • Empathetic;
  • Sassy;
  • Classy;
  • Casual;
  • Comedic.
Promote your Podcast with our AI Tools

Promote your Podcast with our AI Tools

We’re not done yet! StoryLab.ai has more goodies in its toolbox.

After creating and publishing your Podcast, it’s time to promote it! You can use the following AI Tools to create promotional content faster than ever before. Be sure to check them out:

These tools are all included in the plan!

Let’s have a look at the AI Social Media Caption Generator and more specifically, the AI LinkedIn Caption Generator and create a couple of cool LinkedIn posts to promote your Podcast.

Our input for the LI Caption Generator was:

“Mistakes made by podcasters while trying their hand at marketing”

Which was one of the idea the AI Generator provided earlier.

We chose the writing style Comedic and here’s what the LinkedIn Caption Generator came up with:

AI LinkedIn Caption Generator to promote Podcast Example

LinkedIn Caption Generator output examples:

  • Podcasters doing marketing is like a cat doing ballet – it’s all attention-grabbing jumps, occasional screeching and lots of falling over. Tag a friend who needs a laugh (or a marketing plan) today! 😹 #PodcastingMistakes #MarketingHumor
  • Ever seen a podcaster toss marketing tactics around like a juggler with buttered fingers? It’s equal parts hilarious & alarming! Let’s dissect where things tend to go off the airwaves and sling some life-lines to our podcaster peeps! 🎙️🤣 #PodcastMarketing #LearningCurve
  • Ready to add ‘Podcast Marketing Blunders’ to your resume? Join the club! We’re all navigating this exciting yet chaotic world of podcasting, one facepalm moment at a time. P.S. Did you know that screaming your podcast title at the top of your lungs in a public place is not an effective marketing strategy? 😅 #Podcasting #MarketingMishaps

And on the second run:

  • Who ever said learning had to be as exciting as reading the phone book in the dark? Dive into our educational content and let’s spice up the monotonous world of learning together. Enrich your mind and tickle your funny bone all at once!
  • Uh-oh, looks like our topic for today was hit by the infamous ‘null’ bug! We promised you some mind-blowing content, but it seems we’ve forgotten what it is…🤔 But hey, this is a great opportunity to teach about handling unexpected situations and the beauty of unpredictability. Stay tuned for the actual content revelation!
  • Guess what’s more mystifying than the concept of quantum mechanics?…A LinkedIn post with ‘null’ as the content! 🤔But hey, we always learn something new every day, don’t we? Today’s lesson: Always double-check your posts. Tomorrow, we tackle quantum physics. Stay tuned!

AI Podcast Idea Generator Pricing

Our pricing is set up as followed:

  • Free – get 3 runs a month to try our tools out for free;
  • Pro – $15 a month – 100 runs a month;
  • Unlimited – $19 a month – unlimited runs a month;

You can also opt-in for the yearly membership and receive a 20% price reduction.

You can check out our full pricing here.

How the AI Podcast Idea Generator works

  1. Describe your topic (and optionally your audience + vibe).
  2. Pick a style to explore different angles and formats.
  3. Generate ideas, then combine the best parts into your next episode plan.

Prompt Playbook: Copy-paste prompts that generate better podcast ideas

Goal Copy-paste prompt template
Beginner-friendly episodes “Give me 15 podcast episode ideas about [topic] for beginners. Include 5 ‘common mistakes’, 5 ‘how-to’, and 5 ‘myth-busting’ episodes. Add a 1-sentence hook for each.”
Higher retention “Create 10 episode ideas for [topic] with a strong 15-second opening hook and a curiosity gap. Add 3 bullet talking points per episode.”
Series ideas “Turn [topic] into a 6-part podcast series. For each episode: title, what listeners will learn, and a memorable story angle.”
Trend + evergreen mix “Give 12 podcast episode ideas for [topic]. 6 should be evergreen, search-friendly problems; 6 should be timely, trend-reactive angles. Label each as ‘evergreen’ or ‘timely’.”
Differentiation “Give 10 angles competitors don’t cover for a podcast about [topic]. Avoid generic tips. Focus on specific scenarios, hot takes, and real-world examples.”

Episode formats you can rotate (so your show never feels repetitive)

Format Best for Example hook
Solo deep dive Teaching + authority-building “If you only fix one thing about [topic], fix this…”
Interview Fresh perspectives + credibility “What do most people get wrong about [topic]?”
Case study breakdown Practical learning “Here’s exactly what happened when…”
Myth-busting Contrarian angles “Everyone says [belief]. It’s not true. Here’s why.”
Listener Q&A Community building “A listener asked a spicy question…”
Debate / hot take Engagement + shares “I know this is unpopular, but…”
Roundtable Energy + multiple viewpoints “We all disagree on this. Let’s unpack it.”
Behind the scenes Trust + relatability “Here’s what we changed this month and why.”

Idea Scorecard: pick winners before you hit record

Score (1-5) What to check Quick test
Search intent Will someone actively look for this topic? Type it into Spotify/Apple/YouTube and check suggestions + existing episode titles
Click potential Would the title stand out next to similar shows? Write 3 title options and pick the one with the clearest promise
Listen-through Can you keep it moving with structure? Draft a 6-bullet outline in 2 minutes
Proof/credibility Do you have examples, stories, or data? List 3 stories, stats, or real situations you can reference
Series potential Can it become multiple episodes? Write 3 follow-ups that listeners would also want

From idea to episode plan in 10 minutes

  1. Pick one idea and write the promise in one sentence.
  2. Outline in 6 beats: Hook, problem, why it matters, 3 key points, example/story, recap + next step.
  3. Create 3 titles (clear benefit, curiosity angle, “mistakes” angle).
  4. Draft show notes with bullets, links, and a short summary.
  5. Repurpose into 3–5 social posts to promote the episode.

Niche idea packs (steal these and adapt)

Business & Marketing

  • “The 3 levers that move growth (and which one you’re ignoring)”
  • “A teardown of a campaign that worked and why”
  • “Audience research: questions that reveal buying intent”
  • “What we’d do if we had to start from zero today”
  • “Mistakes we made so you don’t have to”

Personal Finance

  • “The simplest plan for paying off debt without suffering”
  • “Budgeting myths that keep people stuck”
  • “What to automate so money stress drops fast”
  • “How to avoid lifestyle creep (real examples)”
  • “A beginner’s guide to investing: the boring way”

Health & Fitness

  • “The habit stack that makes workouts stick”
  • “Why you’re not recovering (and how to fix it)”
  • “Fitness myths that sound smart but don’t work”
  • “Training plan breakdown: what to do each week”
  • “Meal prep that doesn’t taste like sadness”

Tech & AI

  • “The 5 AI workflows that actually save time”
  • “Tool teardown: what it does well and where it fails”
  • “How to evaluate AI output without being fooled”
  • “Automation ideas for creators and small teams”
  • “AI headlines that sound human (and why)”

Turn episode ideas into promotion fast

FAQ

What is an AI Podcast Idea Generator?
An AI Podcast Idea Generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to suggest creative and relevant topics or themes for podcast episodes, based on trending topics, user interests, and specific niches.

What are the benefits of using AI for generating podcast ideas?
Benefits include time-saving in brainstorming, accessing a wider range of ideas, overcoming creative block, and ensuring the podcast content remains fresh and appealing to the target audience.

Can AI Podcast Idea Generators customize ideas for different podcast genres?
Yes, many of these generators can tailor their suggestions to specific genres by analyzing successful content in those areas and incorporating industry-specific trends and language.

How do AI generators ensure the originality of podcast ideas?
AI generators combine existing data and trends in unique ways to produce original podcast ideas, though creators often add their own personal twist to ensure distinctiveness.

How user-friendly are AI Podcast Idea Generators?
Our AI idea generators are designed to be user-friendly, enabling podcast creators to easily generate and refine ideas without needing extensive technical expertise.

How do AI tools handle different podcast themes or niches?
Our AI generators are often capable of handling a variety of themes and niches by learning from a vast array of podcast content and user inputs specific to those areas.

What should podcasters consider when using AI for idea generation?
Podcasters should consider their target audience, personal interests, and the overall tone and direction of their podcast to ensure the AI-generated ideas align with their content strategy and brand voice.

How do AI Podcast Idea Generators keep up with evolving podcast trends?
AI tools continuously analyze popular podcast platforms and social media trends, ensuring the ideas they generate are current and engaging.

Are AI-generated podcast ideas suitable for all types of audiences?
AI tools can be customized to generate ideas for different audience types, whether for general listeners or niche, specialized groups.

Can AI generators help in creating serialized podcast content?
AI tools can suggest overarching themes or story arcs for serialized content, aiding in the development of multi-episode narratives.

How can podcasters use AI to brainstorm guest-related topics?
AI generators can suggest trending topics or prominent figures in a given field, which can be useful for planning guest interviews or discussions.

Do AI Podcast Idea Generators assist with scriptwriting or episode outlines?
While primarily focused on topic generation, some advanced AI tools may also offer assistance in drafting initial episode outlines or scripts.

How does AI handle diverse podcasting genres like fiction or education?
AI generators are equipped to handle various genres by analyzing successful podcasts in each category and generating appropriate ideas accordingly.

What are the limitations of using AI for podcast idea generation?
The main limitations include a lack of deep understanding of very niche or complex subjects and the need for human creativity and judgment in finalizing topics.

How do I get better podcast ideas from AI?

Add context: your audience, the problem you help with, and the style you want (interview, solo deep dive, myth-busting, case study). The more specific you are, the better the ideas get.

Can I use these ideas for any podcast niche?

Yes. The generator works for business, health, true crime, education, comedy, interviews, and more. Just describe your niche and audience.

How many podcast episode ideas can I generate?

Generate as many batches as you need. Create a shortlist, then combine the strongest angles into a simple episode calendar.

Will the ideas sound like every other podcast?

Not if you add specifics. Include your point of view, real examples, and the exact listener situation you’re speaking to. That’s where your show becomes memorable.

Can I use this for interview questions too?

Yes. Take a generated idea and ask for “10 interview questions that lead to stories, not one-word answers.”

How do I choose the best episode idea?

Use the Idea Scorecard above. Pick ideas with a clear promise, a tight structure, and a story or example you can bring to the table.

Can AI help with episode titles and show notes?

Absolutely. Use AI for title variations, a clean outline, and show notes, then edit so it matches your voice and your audience.

Should I avoid adding sensitive information?

Yes. Treat prompts like public text. Keep personal, confidential, or client-sensitive details out of your inputs.

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