So you’ve got a podcast idea brewing, but you’re stuck staring at a blank page wondering how to shape it into something binge-worthy. That’s where this prompt comes in.
Think of it as your backstage producer—helping you turn raw ideas into fully fleshed-out show concepts that grab attention, speak directly to your audience, and keep them coming back week after week.
Here’s How to Use This Prompt Effectively:
Pick your topic first: Drop in what you’re passionate about (e.g., productivity, true crime, startups, wellness).
Add context about your goals: Is this for brand building, community growth, monetization, or just a creative side project?
Define your audience: Be specific: are you targeting beginners, pros, or a niche community? The clearer you are about who you want listening, the sharper the recommendations will be.
Experiment with formats: Ask the AI to give you variations (e.g., “make one an interview show, one a narrative show, one a hybrid”).
Iterate & refine: Once you see an outline you like, you can run follow-ups eg: “Expand episode #2 into a full script breakdown” or “Suggest 10 more titles in the same vibe.”
This way, you won’t just have an idea—you’ll have a fully structured, professional-level show blueprint that you can actually start producing.
Here’s the prompt:
You are an expert podcast strategist. Help me create detailed outlines for potential podcast shows on [TOPIC]. For each idea, include:
1. Show Title & Tagline: Something catchy and memorable that instantly tells listeners what the show is about.
2. Target Audience & Why They’d Care: Define who the show is for, what they value, and why they’ll tune in.
3. Recommended Format: Choose the best style (interviews, solo, storytelling, panel, hybrid, etc.) that fits the concept.
4. Episode Structure Breakdown: Map out the flow (e.g., intro, recurring segments, guest Q&A, outro).
5. 3 Episode Examples: Each with a title and short description so I can visualize the show in action.
Provide 3–5 distinct podcast show outlines.
Also:
1. Suggest ways to differentiate each concept from other podcasts in
the same niche.
2. Recommend potential themes, recurring segments, or creative hooks that make the show more engaging.
3. Highlight opportunities for audience interaction, partnerships, or future growth (like spinoff newsletters or live shows).