So, you’ve decided to start a podcast. Now you may be thinking “I need a few good podcast topic ideas!” Whether you’re starting a podcast with a co-host or you’re going with a solo podcast format, a good podcast idea is a big decision.
Luckily there are 101 great podcast topic ideas for you to consider. Be sure to read them all because some will make you chuckle and some may make you blush. Share the podcast topic you’re considering in the comments.
1. Christian Podcast
A Christian podcast can be a podcast where you discuss religious topics. Of course, this could also be modified to include a podcast for any religion.
2. ASD Podcast
What is ASD? ASD is Autism Spectrum Disorder and it impacts millions of people worldwide. According to Autism Speaks, 1 in 54 children is diagnosed with ASD. You will surely find an audience appreciative of relevant discussions surrounding ASD.
3. Legal Podcast
In a legal podcast, you could talk about crimes past and present. Law enforcement and victims of crime would make great guests.
4. Pet Podcast
Who doesn’t love talking about their pets? Dogs, cats, lizards, pigs, the more exotic the better. Who says you have to stick with traditional house pets?
5. Television Podcast
Reality shows and lend themselves to podcasts and they have a loyal following. If you’re one of them consider crafting a fun show talking about the episodes.
6. Business Podcast
Whether you discuss entrepreneurship or full-time employment, discussions surrounding the hardships of starting a business or working with a boss from hell could make interesting banter.
7. Personal Finance/Investing Podcast
Savings and personal finance are huge topics for lots of people. Discussions about saving, budgets, debt, credit, retirement planning are all fair game in this podcast topic idea.
8. Cryptocurrency Podcast
Cryptocurrency is a hot topic right now and it’s not going anywhere. If you’re interested in cryptos or trading in general a show covering trends would be a huge asset for people looking for guidance in the market.
9. Marketing Podcast
For anyone starting a business, this could be a big help. Learning how to market a business is a challenge and having a resource (you) to break it down would be a huge asset to any new entrepreneur.
10. Grief Podcast
Grief is hard to get through and unfortunately, some people go through it alone. Be a source of strength when your audience needs you the most.
11. Adoption Podcast
Discuss adoptions, maybe even feature parents seeking children to adopt and reps from adoption agencies. Could be a great way to make a much-needed connection.
12. Infertility/Surrogacy Podcast
Much like adoptions, hopeful parents in search of a surrogate could benefit from a connection with potential surrogates. This is also a good opportunity to educate your audience about the process.
13. Sports Podcast
A sports podcast can be a fun way to celebrate a win or get over a loss. Use your sports podcast to discuss teams in your region, one particular sport, or all of them.
14. History Podcast
History buffs who love talking about everything from world wars to past presidents would eat up a discussion that covers different events from week to week. Dust off your history book and get going!
15. Movie Podcast
What a fun one. A movie podcast would be awesome for lovers of the cinema. You could focus on campy horror flicks or talk about romcoms. Whatever you like there’s a following out there waiting.
16. Music Podcast
A music podcast is broad and can include discussions in one genre or them all. It could include interviews with musicians or cover the top albums from any particular decade.
17. Obscure Hobbies Podcast
There are some very obscure hobbies out there, quidditch, stone skipping, and extreme ironing are all real hobbies. Yes, you read that right. Wouldn’t it be cool to interview the extreme ironing champ? I know I’d listen.
18. Technology Podcast
A tech podcast is perfect for techies. Are you one? If so there are so many people who would love to hear your take on the newest gadgets and holiday gift ideas.
19. Conspiracy Podcast
There’s no shortage of ideas for a conspiracy podcast. Maybe you can help find out whether Elvis is still alive or invite Bigfoot to your show.
20. Mystery Podcast
Mysteries are natural cliffhangers. Imagine a show where you discuss various mysteries in every episode and give the conclusion at the beginning of the next show? What a way to get repeat listeners. One of my favorite podcast topic ideas.
21. Gossip Podcast
I heard this one is for people who love talking about celebrity rumors and unverified stories. It doesn’t have to be true, it only has to be juicy.
22. Etiquette Podcast
It may seem old-fashioned but with the disappearance of charm schools and lessons by Emily Post this could be a great substitute. Who sits first during an interview and how does one shake hands with the Queen? Wouldn’t it be interesting to find out in an etiquette podcast?
23. Child Rearing Podcast
Raising children is hard. If you have a child or know someone who does you could offer good advice on everything from birth to high school graduation. This podcast topic idea is a treasure trove of content.
24. Military Podcast Podcast
Discussions about the armed forces, past and present could include everything from thoughts on the draft to experiences of real vets. Proud veterans appreciate the opportunity to talk about their experiences in wartime or peace.
25. Genealogy Podcast
A show discussing the genealogy and bloodlines of celebrities or us average joes is intriguing. Maybe you’re related to someone famous. How cool would it be to reveal who in your podcast?
26. Ancient Ruins Podcast
If you know anything about ancient civilizations this could be a fascinating topic.
27. Archeology Podcast
I actually wanted to be an archaeologist as a child so I would definitely be interested to hear about fossils and evidence of prehistoric life.
28. Space Podcast
Space has been thrust to the forefront lately with the creation of SpaceX and the anticipated start of commercial space travel.
29. UFO Podcast
UFOs have been a hot topic of discussion since the rumored area 54 and beyond. Interviews with witnesses could be awesome.
30. Chronic Illness Podcast
Unfortunately, many of us experience some type of chronic illness. A podcast could serve as therapeutic support for other sufferers.
31. Sex Podcast
What can I say, sex sells. Topics could include fetishes, porn, relationships, or its evolution over time. There’d be no shortage of listeners with a sex podcast.
32. Geriatric Podcast
There are so many topics to cover, from ageism to seniors who are living their best lives in their golden age.
33. Divorce Podcast
Topics related to divorce, child custody, and child support are great for instructional episodes with attorneys as guests.
34. Crime Podcast
If you love trying to resolve unsolved mysteries or like hearing about notorious criminals, this could be really interesting to other crime buffs.
35. Automobile Podcast
Old cars, new cars. Car aficionados love talking about and learning about cars. I can think of so many episodes covering everything from car reviews to the best leather cleaner.
36. Aircraft Podcast
Model planes, private planes, or military planes. Anything is fair game if you’re a pilot at heart.
37. Home Decor Podcast
Home decor is a hot niche in general. This podcast topic idea is broad enough to give you lots of material.
38. Crafting Podcast
Crafting is a huge category and if you’re a crafter I’m sure you can think of plenty off the top of your head. Teach how to use design software or techniques for handmade crafts.
39. Travel Podcast
Do you love to travel? How about a podcast where you talk about the places you’ve been and the experiences you’ve had?
40. Wildlife Podcast
Animal lovers of all kinds would appreciate topics covering the habits, diet, and habitats of wild animals.
41. Gardening Podcast
Listeners with a green thumb would appreciate hearing your tips about plant life. Connect with home decor podcasts for great cross-promotional content.
42. Psychology Podcast
The inner workings of the mind is a great topic if you’re interested in what makes us tick. Professionals and professors can give an insightful view into our psyches.
43. Food Podcast
A foodie’s paradise is a food podcast. This is a podcast topic idea that would pair well with a food blog or Youtube channel.
44. Wine or Spirits Podcast
So would you drink during this podcast or talk about drinks during this podcast? It’s up to you.
45. Poetry Podcast
Sharing poetry with an audience could be a beautiful experience and a great way to get your work out to the public.
46. Education Podcast
How to get into college, how to study for standardized tests and the best laptops are all topics that you could cover.
47. Gaming Podcast
Whether you love playing them or creating them, you could share your passion for gaming with other aficionados.
48. Anime Podcast
Whether you draw anime or love anime movies there are lots of things to talk about. If you visit the anime conventions coverage for your listeners would be awesome.
49. Fishing Podcast
How to fish, the best way to clean fish, where to fish…There are lots of things to talk about if fishing is your jam.
50. Hunting Podcast
Do you hunt or are you against hunting? You could cover this topic from either perspective and find interesting things to talk about.
51. Designing Podcast
Talk about the latest fashions and the newest designers in a fun podcast.
52. Blogging Podcast
Blogging is popular and a show talking about the best ways to get started and grow would be extremely helpful for new bloggers.
53. Podcasting Podcast
Why not a podcast about podcasting? Once you get started you can invite everyone on the journey with you.
54. Writing Podcast
Both fiction and non-fiction writers alike could benefit from hearing tips to make writing better and easier.
55. Baking Podcast
If you love to bake you could cover topics about techniques, different ingredients, and favorite bakeries. Yum!
56. Animal Breeding Podcast
Breeders unite! On your podcast, that talks about the joys, struggles, and successes experienced by breeders of all types.
57. Dating Podcast
Relationships and dating make for a fun podcast. Connect people or talk to or about interesting couples.
58. Antiques Podcast
If you know about antiques and can talk about valuable antiques, this may be a great fit for you.
59. Dance Podcast
If you’re a lover of dance this is a huge topic, whether you stick with one genre or not. Aspiring dancers would be thrilled to hear about opportunities in the field as well as hear from other dancers.
60. Singing Podcast
Have you ever wanted to learn how to sing or teach others how to sign? Are you fascinated with the field? Why not talk about it?
61. Film Making Podcast
Who’s your favorite director? Which movie do you think should’ve won an Oscar for best picture last year? Tell me in your podcast.
62. Acting Podcast
Discuss topics related to the thespians of the world. Listeners who love to act, want to act, or just love actors will tune in to hear what you have to add to the world of acting.
63. Animation Podcast
Retro animation, advancements in animation, and its future are just a few of the topics you could cover with an animation podcast.
64. E-commerce Podcast
E-commerce is huge now and there are tons of online businesses. Cover the topics to help them succeed and you’ll have a winner on your hands.
65. Homeschooling Podcast
Homeschooling is more common than ever and a podcast discussing techniques, tips, and resources for parents would be huge for homeschooling families.
66. Gambling Podcast
Whether you’re helping gambling addicts or talking with the newest millionaires, a gambling podcast could be very enlightening and fun for those of us with hopes of hitting it big.
67. Reading Club Podcast
Reading clubs are popular but what about a podcast where you interview the authors behind the books you read with your audience? You could review the books or just give your take on them.
68. Hair Care Podcast
Hairstyling, hair replacement, hair loss, whatever the topic you’ll find an audience. You could collab with someone with a hairstyling or beauty podcast to grow your audience.
69. Beauty Podcast
Speaking of beauty podcasts, this could cover makeup reviews, tutorials, or trends related to hair, skin, and nails. The sky is the limit with a beauty podcast.
70. Comics/Cosplay Podcast
How cool would it be for people all over the world to be able to hear about cosplay conventions? If you get involved or are just interested, this could be a fun topic.
71. Knitting Podcast
A podcast about knitting could be a nice chance to connect with other people who love knitting beautiful creations.
72. Alcohol/Cocktails Podcast
A podcast discussing the most popular new drinks or the history of classic drinks could educate your audience or help them prepare for their next shindig.
73. Professional Careers Podcast
A job hunting podcast can help prepare people for interviews, resumes, and can connect job seekers with employers. What a great service for people needing work or promotions.
74. Comedy Podcast
Who doesn’t love to laugh? You don’t have to be a comedian to share topics related to comedy, the health benefits of laughing, and tips on how to get involved in this field. You could connect with an entertainment podcast for an interesting episode or series.
75. Grilling Podcast
Are you a grillmaster? You may not want to share your secret barbeque sauce recipe but can you share your tips to get those beautiful grill marks?
76. Journalism Podcast
If you love journalism or love to write news articles, this may be a great podcast topic idea for you. You could cover the history of journalism and some of the little-known stories of our time.
77. Inventors Podcast
If you’re an inventor you know how important it is to be supported by others who believe in your ideas. Provide encouragement and tips on getting new inventions patented.
78. Weight Training Podcast
Do you have dreams of winning the next strong man competition? It’s okay, it’s not required to share the challenges and rewards that come with weight training and lifting.
79. Belly Dancing Podcast
Belly dancing is popular as an art form and even a type of exercise. What’s the best technique and how has it impacted our culture? Let us know in your podcast.
80. Gymnastics Podcast
If you’re a gymnast or former gymnast you have real practical advice and insight to share with an audience of present or future gymnasts.
81. Paranormal Podcast
Spooky or informative. You decide. A paranormal podcast with discussions about spirits and the afterlife would be compelling for both believers and skeptics.
82. Wicka Podcast
Wicka is the practice of witchcraft and nature worship. I can’t imagine this podcast being boring.
83. Coffee Podcast
People who love coffee, love coffee. From the best beans to the best coffee shops, a coffee podcast may be the one for you.
84. Celebrity Podcast
They’re making a sequel? She’s nominated for best actress again? If you love celebrity news this may be a great podcast for you.
85. Green Living Podcast
Green living is popular now and rightfully so. We’re learning more and more about the importance of clean living. If you’re in the practice of living green, this could be the podcast for you.
86. Coding Podcast
If you love coding you know how important this topic is, especially for the next generation. Maybe this could encourage more young people to get involved in this field.
87. Astrology/Astronomy Podcast
The stars, the galaxy, and the zodiac are fascinating topics for astrology and astronomy aficionados. You could discuss the traits of people born under different signs, talk about horoscopes, and more.
88. Healing Podcast
Discussions surrounding healing can reveal some interesting treatment options. This could be especially helpful for people looking for alternatives to modern western medicine.
89. Farming Podcast
Learning how to start a farm or hearing about the challenges all farmers face could be a great addition to the farming community.
90. Photography Podcast
People who love photography, love photography! Cameras, tripods, filters, all that good stuff. A photography podcast will never run out of topics or potential guests.
91. Public Speaking Podcast
Public speaking is one of the most feared things, right after dying (really!) Why not teach people how you got over the fear or how to get ahead in the workplace with this skill?
92. Scuba Diving Podcast
From the best equipment to the best places to dive, this podcast topic idea would pair well with a website or blog that shows pictures of the places you’ve been or would like to visit.
93. Rock Climbing Podcast
Rock climbing podcasters can share the best rock climbing shoes, hiking trails, and techniques. There is a large audience that you could tap into.
94. Thrill Rides Podcast
Rollercoasters, fast rides, and crazy-scary excursions could be exciting to discuss. Where is the fastest wooden rollercoaster? How steep is the scariest single-track coaster? I don’t know, but if you do, this may be the podcast for you.
95. Taxidermy Podcast
This is one of those less commonly known hobbies and professions but if you were to reach out to them with a podcast, they may appreciate the opportunity to hear someone else discussing it.
96. Collectibles Podcast
This broad podcast topic can run the gamut. People collect everything imaginable and they love talking about their prized possessions. You’ll never run out of things to talk about.
97. Home Brewing Podcast
If you like to brew beer at home or just like finding friends who brew beer at home, try a home brewing podcast. I know I’d love to know how people do this.
98. Scrapbooking Podcast
Are you someone who loves creating scrapbooks to show off some of your most memorable moments in a beautiful and creative way? Share your techniques and ideas with the design-challenged.
99. Mechanics Podcast
If you’re the type of person who can repair a car no matter what the issue, you’re sitting on a gold mine of information. Help those of us who can barely manage to check the tire pressure. Hook up with someone with an automobile lover’s podcast.
100. Upcycling Podcast
This podcast topic idea is all about turning someone else’s trash to treasure. The things people can do with an old tire. What other tricks can you share with your audience?
101. Home Remodeling Podcast
Who doesn’t want to learn how to improve their curb appeal? Collab with someone with a home decor podcast for a great episode or series.
Anchor Podcast
If you’re thinking about starting a podcast but don’t want to spend any money upfront, try an Anchor podcast. With an Anchor podcast on Anchor.fm, you can use whatever you choose to record your episodes, even your phone if you like.
When I first started my podcast I started with an Anchor podcast and I still use Anchor.fm. I did invest in a very reasonably priced mic and stand, but that was under $100. So if you want to start a podcast, don’t let the cost hold you back because you can start for free!
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So there you have it. 101 podcast topic ideas for you to consider. The bottom line is, no matter what you’re interested in, there’s a podcast audience waiting to hear from you. So why not go for it?
Which ones do you think are the most interesting? Share in the comments below.