50+ creative podcast topic ideas for you to try on your show

The popularity of podcasts is skyrocketing right now, reaching a third of all adults in the UK every month. So choosing the right topic to discuss on your podcast is key for ensuring its success and building an engaged following. If you can choose a topic that interests you, then this will keep you motivated and your enthusiasm will come across in each of your episodes. To help you we’ve drawn up a list of more than fifty podcast topic ideas for you to consider for your show.

What is a podcast?

A podcast is an audio programme which can be downloaded or streamed via the internet. Listened to by millions across the world, they are an accessible way for individuals, brands and organisations to share their story or explore topical issues. Podcasts aren’t limited to one topic area, covering everything from fictional stories, to current affairs, to pop culture, and cooking. 

What is a podcast topic?

When you’re chatting to friends or colleagues, your discussion will be focused around a particular topic or topics. Maybe you’ll be catching up, discussing something you saw in the news or debating the ending of a movie. This is the same for podcasts which focus on a particular topic and give the speakers something to hang their discussion on.

Choosing the right topic for you and your podcast is incredibly important. Choose the wrong topic and you risk becoming bored, losing enthusiasm and stumping the growth of your audience. Your topic should be broad enough that it allows you to explore whatever interests you or reflects your brand, but focused enough that your podcast has a clear identity which will allow it to stand out against the many other podcasts that already exist.

Topic ideas for your podcast

1. History

Focus on a specific point in history or keep things broad and dip into anything which interests you. Perhaps you have a fascination with the Roman Empire, First World War or Dinosaurs. Whatever the period in history, take your pick and see where it will take you!

2. Tutorials

Do you have a skill that you could share with others? Most people searching online are looking for solutions to problems or ways to carry out tasks, so why not produce a podcast offering tutorials all in one place in an area in which you’re an expert.

3. Technology

Help your listeners keep up to date with the latest in technology or give them advice as to what they should think about buying. Technology touches almost every part of our lives, so your potential audience could be huge.

4. Nutrition

Do you have expertise in nutrition which could benefit others? Share your insights, nutrition advice and knowledge with listeners who are looking to improve their diets to live a healthier life.

5. Exercise

Maybe you’re a personal trainer, love completing challenges like Ironman, or are into quick home workouts. Give listeners guidance, suggested training plans or encouragement for achieving their goals. Is there anyone else you know who is an expert in this field who you could interview or co-host alongside?

6. Cooking

If you’ve got a passion for cooking, then share it with the world! Introduce listeners to new cuisines, guide them through recipes or answer cooking related questions sent in by your audience. 

7. Interior design

Just finished redesigning your home and now looking for a new outlet? Share your passion for interior design with others. Explain how you approach projects, interview other designers and offer listeners helpful tips to save money when designing their homes. 

8. Movies or TV

Are you always talking about the latest films or TV shows you’ve watched to anyone who will listen? Or maybe you work in the movie or TV production industry? Channel that passion into a podcast. Let your listeners know which movies and shows you love, break down scenes and explore how they were made, or interview key people in the industry.

9. Gardening

Most of us have access to some kind of green space. Whether that’s a garden, patio or plants inside our homes. Help other amateur gardeners learn about plant species, what will work in their gardens and how to deal with pests and diseases. 

10. DIY

Love doing DIY around the house? Help others complete DIY tasks by providing guidance, explaining which tools to use for which project or advice for saving money on supplies.

11. Music

We all have our favourite genre of music. What’s yours? Could you produce a podcast talking about the latest music, concerts and news.

12. Travel

Do you love travelling the world? There are lots of options if you’d like to produce a podcast focusing on travel. You could offer advice about how to save money when travelling and booking trips. You could focus each episode or series on a different location and highlight all the things you could do there. Or you could document your travels, interview locals and give listeners a taste of what they could experience. 

13. Economics

Whilst economics is not something that everyone will be able to get their head around, is it something that you can explain in an accessible way? Or maybe you’d like to focus on only building an audience made up of experts and so can dive deeper into how the economy works.

14. Business, startups or entrepreneurship

Some of the most successful podcasts have focused on business and involve the host interviewing guests who have been successful in launching their own venture. Could you add a new twist to this tried and tested format? 

15. Weddings

Planning your wedding can take up alot of time and by the end of it you might feel like an expert in wedding planning. Or perhaps you work as a full time wedding planner. Either way, use your knowledge to help others prepare for their big day.

16. The environment

The natural world is full of amazing animals and plants. Share your passion for nature with others as you explore different subjects related to the environment, its protection and discoveries being made around the world.

17. Self-help

Help people by motivating them to change their lives and provide others with advice for overcoming challenges.

18. Writing

There are thousands of budding and professional writers out there who are looking for advice to improve their style. Whether they’re writing for clients, as part of their job or creating fictional stories for fun. Provide listeners with helpful tips and exercises for becoming better writers.

19. Pop-culture

An ever changing topic to focus your podcast on, if you like talking to your friends about the latest in pop-culture news then maybe this is a good topic for you.

20. Art

Whatever your medium, whether that’s oil paint, watercolour, acrylic, charcoal or sculpture, there will be others who will want to learn from you and develop their skills. Give other artists advice or interview other artists and explore how they approach their work.

21. Science

A podcast focused on science could take many forms. You could conduct fun and silly experiments to see what reaction you get, interview leading scientists about their work or explore how science has changed and continues to change how we live our lives.

22. Education

Teach students how to do something or help other teachers by sharing insight and advice.

23. Comedy

Lighten up your listeners day and give them something to smile about. Host a panel led podcast where guests bounce jokes off one another or write sketches and perform them.

24. Behind the scenes

Take listeners behind the scenes and show them how something is made or produced. Pull back the curtain on your brand, organisation or production and share exclusive interviews or tours with your audience.

25. Books

Love reading books? Talk to a panel or co-host about books you’ve read recently, your thoughts and what you liked and disliked about them. Or interview authors and learn about their writing process.

26. Short stories

If you love writing and want to see your stories brought to life, then maybe consider producing a podcast for them. Find a narrator to read your story (or read it yourself) or source voice over actors to really bring it to life with different voices for each character. Don’t forget to add some atmospheric sound if it suits your story!

27. Crafts

Not everyone is going to be the next Picassio, but many kids and adults alike enjoy doing arty things at home. Help listeners make things out of waste products, knit their first scarf or design decorations for an event.

28. Advice

Ask listeners to send in problems and questions which you can then respond to and give advice for.

29. Life hacks

Explore different life hacks which help speed up listeners' workflows or everyday tasks.

30. Politics

The decisions made by politicians is something that affects everyone across society. Interview politicians, policymakers or commentators, discuss topical issues with guests or provide listeners with a summary of recent events. 

31. Running

Each year hundreds of thousands of people complete 5K, half marathon and marathon running races. Many of them will be novice runners looking for advice as to what shoes and kit to buy, what training programme to follow and how they should fuel their bodies on race day.

32. Board games

The number of board games now available for people to play is huge. Help your listeners decide which games they should try out next.

33. Investigation

Is there an issue, story or topic that you’ve been itching to do a deep dive on? Take listeners on a journey with you as you interview experts, visit locations and try to piece everything together. 

34. Parenting

Help guide parents through the first few months and years of being a mother or father to their children. Share your advice, top tips and must-have products. 

35. Survival skills

Fancy yourself as the next Bear Grylls? Share your skills with listeners for surviving in the outdoors. Tell them how to make a fire, cook food and find a good place to camp.

36. Current affairs

The world is a busy place and sometimes it is hard to keep up with everything that’s going on. Help your audience stay on top of the latest in current affairs by providing them with a weekly summary or discuss topical issues with guests who are experts in their field.

37. Riddles

Are you a master of riddles? Share regular riddles with your listeners and tell them how to solve them.

38. Myths and legends

If you have a passion for ancient myths and legends from history, maybe it’s time you created a podcast to explore them in greater detail. Speak to historians, read extracts from books and try to decipher where these stories came from.

39. Foreign languages

There are around seven thousand languages in the world today. Teach others how to speak and understand your native language or a language you’ve mastered.

40. Sustainable living

Many of us are trying to reduce our impact on the environment by making more sustainable choices. Help guide others by taking them on a journey to sustainable living. Share insights into renewable energy, tips for reducing waste or advice for creating a more biodiverse garden.

41. Fashion

Chat with guests about the latest fashion, what outfits you’re currently wearing and what trends are coming up on the horizon. Maybe focus this subject down even further and pick something like mens clothing, sustainable clothing or adventure clothing. 

42. Beauty

Always checking out what the latest beauty products and trends are? Help others by sharing insider knowledge, interviewing experts or talking through your favourite tips. 

43. Animals

Whether you have a passion for dogs and cats, dolphins and turtles, or farm animals, share it with others by producing your own podcast. Explore how certain species have evolved, share advice for caring for animals or explore the history of humans and their pets. 

44. Marketing

Brands, businesses and organisations are all looking for ways to market themselves to their target audiences and customers. Help them by providing marketing advice which sets them apart and positions you as an expert in the industry.

45. Space

Have you heard? We’re going back to the moon! Take listeners on a journey as you explore the final frontier. Visit the different planets in our solar system, try uncovering whether there is life elsewhere in the universe or examine how another planet could one day be our new home.

46. Q&As

Don’t focus on one topic or subject area, but instead opt for a podcast based around questions and answers. Find people who interest you who you’d like to interview and ask them questions about their work, life and passions.

47. Conservation

Climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity today. Are you at the front of the conservation movement or do you care deeply about protecting the planet? Channel this passion into a podcast and inspire listeners to take action.

48. Adventurers

If you look back through history, are there adventurers who stand out to you? Someone who climbed a mountain first, discovered a new jungle or species, or went on incredible expeditions. Why not explore their stories, what they did and the impact they had.

49. Location

Do you live somewhere that you’d like to share with the rest of the world? It could be a major city, region or country. Talk to people who live there, highlight why you like it so much and encourage listeners to visit. 

50. Relaxation

Help others destress by leading meditation sessions, breathing exercises or giving advice to help listeners relax.

51. Software

Are you an expert in a particular software or technology that others would like to learn? Share that knowledge with listeners and help them keep up to date with the latest developments.

52. Saving money

Have you developed your own unique ways to save money which you think others could benefit from? Share your spending and saving tips with listeners.

We’re Sheeran Media

You might have reached the end of this article and thought that you’d like some help from the professionals to create your podcast. 

We’re Sheeran Media. An all in one content production company with expertise in video, podcasts, animation and design. If you have a podcast you need support with, then get in touch. We’d love to help!