AI Podcast Prompts

Ready-to-Use Prompts for Every Stage

Concept and Planning

Podcast Concept Generator

Help me brainstorm a podcast concept.

My expertise: [what you know well]
My interests: [what you enjoy discussing]
My goals: [build authority, grow business, creative expression, network]
Time I can commit weekly: [hours]
Format preference: [solo, interview, co-hosted, narrative, unsure]

Please suggest:
1. 5 podcast concepts with names, niches, and unique angles
2. Target audience for each
3. Sustainability assessment (can this run for 100+ episodes?)
4. Competitive landscape for each
5. Your top recommendation and why

Episode Idea Generator

Generate 20 episode ideas for my podcast.

Podcast: [name and niche]
Format: [solo/interview/co-hosted]
Episodes already published: [list or describe covered topics]
Audience: [describe]
Current events relevant to my niche: [if any]

Generate ideas across these categories:
- 5 foundational/evergreen topics
- 5 trending/timely topics
- 5 contrarian/surprising angle topics
- 5 practical how-to topics
Include a one-sentence hook for each.

Production

Interview Question Generator

Create interview questions for my podcast guest.

Guest: [name and role]
Their expertise: [what they're known for]
Their recent work: [book, project, achievement]
My audience: [describe]
Episode angle: [what I want to explore]
Episode length: [minutes]

Please create:
1. An opening question that's engaging but not generic
2. 8-10 substantive questions ordered for natural flow
3. Follow-up probes for each question
4. One unexpected question that could create a memorable moment
5. A closing question that leaves a strong impression

Solo Episode Script

Write a detailed outline for a solo podcast episode.

Topic: [title]
Key message: [one sentence takeaway]
Episode length: [minutes]
My expertise level: [how much I know about this]
Audience knowledge level: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]

Please create:
1. A hook that grabs attention in the first 30 seconds
2. Section-by-section outline with talking points
3. Specific examples, stories, or data to include
4. Natural transitions between sections
5. A memorable closing with a specific listener action
6. Time estimates for each section

Post-Production

Show Notes Generator

Generate comprehensive show notes from this transcript.

[Paste transcript]

Include:
1. SEO-optimized episode title
2. 2-3 sentence summary
3. 5 key takeaways
4. Timestamps for major sections
5. Links and resources mentioned
6. Guest bio and links (if applicable)

Blog Post from Episode

Convert this podcast transcript into a 1,200-word blog post.

[Paste transcript]

Requirements:
- Restructure for reading (not listening)
- Add subheadings and formatting
- Remove conversational filler
- Keep key insights and examples
- Include a CTA to listen to the full episode
- Optimize for keyword: [target keyword]

Social Media Package

Create a full social media package for this podcast episode.

Episode: [title]
Key topics: [list]
Best quotes: [list 3-5 standout moments]
Target platforms: [list]

Create:
1. 5 Twitter/X posts (standalone value)
2. 2 LinkedIn posts (professional angle)
3. 3 Instagram captions with hook lines
4. 2 short-form video script concepts (30-60 seconds)
5. A publishing schedule across the week

Newsletter from Episode

Write a newsletter email promoting this podcast episode.

Episode: [title]
Key insight: [the most valuable takeaway]
Audience: [describe your email subscribers]
Tone: [match your brand voice]

Write a brief email (150-200 words) that:
1. Opens with a hook related to the episode's topic
2. Shares one valuable insight from the episode
3. Creates curiosity to listen to the full episode
4. Includes a clear link to listen
5. Feels personal, not promotional

Growth

Guest Outreach Email

Write an email pitching me as a podcast guest.

Target show: [name and topic]
Host: [name]
My podcast: [name and niche]
My expertise: [what I bring]
Topic I'd discuss: [specific to their audience]

Write a concise, non-generic pitch that:
1. Shows I've actually listened to their show
2. Offers specific value to their audience
3. Suggests 2-3 episode topics
4. Includes a brief bio
5. Is under 200 words

Review Request Script

Write a short, natural in-episode script asking listeners for reviews.

My podcast: [name]
Tone: [casual/professional/warm]
Where I want reviews: [Apple Podcasts, Spotify, both]

Make it:
1. Under 30 seconds when spoken
2. Specific about what to do and where
3. Explain briefly why reviews matter
4. Not desperate or annoying
5. Something I can say naturally, not read robotically

Strategy

Quarterly Review

Help me review my podcast's performance this quarter.

Stats:
- Average downloads per episode: [number]
- Download trend: [growing/flat/declining]
- Total episodes published: [number]
- Best performing episode: [title, downloads]
- Worst performing episode: [title, downloads]
- New subscribers: [if known]
- Reviews received: [number]
- Revenue: [if monetizing]

What I tried this quarter: [new strategies, changes]
What felt challenging: [struggles]

Please analyze:
1. Overall health assessment
2. What's working and what isn't
3. Why the top episode succeeded
4. 3 priorities for next quarter
5. One thing to stop doing
6. One new experiment to try