Running Out of Podcast Topic Ideas? Here Are 5 Ways to Never Have That Problem Again.
If you’ve ever sat down to plan your next episode and thought, “I have no idea what to talk about,” you’re not alone.
Most podcasters hit this wall eventually.
But here’s the thing: you don’t have a content problem. You have a system problem.
Here’s how to solve it:
1. Create a Content Bank (10 minutes, saves you hours)
Start a running list of episode ideas. Add to it anytime inspiration hits.
Where to find ideas:
Questions people ask in your DMs
Topics you teach your clients
Your most-liked social media posts
Comments on your content
Problems you see in your industry
Keep this list in your Notes app, Google Doc, or Notion.
When it’s time to record? Just pull from the bank.
2. Use the Pillar Content Method
Choose 3-5 main topics your podcast covers.
Example for a business coach:
Marketing
Sales
Mindset
Systems & Operations
Client Success
Every episode falls under one pillar.
When you’re stuck, pick a pillar and brainstorm:
Common questions about this topic
Mistakes people make
Your unpopular opinion
Step-by-step how-to
Behind-the-scenes of your process
This gives you endless episode angles.
3. Ask Your Audience What They Want to Hear
Your audience will literally tell you what to create.
Post on Instagram/LinkedIn: “I’m planning next month’s podcast episodes - what do you want me to cover?”
Or create a poll: “Which topic should I cover next?”
Option A
Option B
Option C
Let them choose. They’ll tell you exactly what they need.
4. Repurpose Your Best Content
Look at your analytics. Which episodes got the most downloads?
Make more like those.
Turn your top episode into a series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Go deeper on subtopics
Update it with new information
Answer follow-up questions
Your audience already loved it once. Give them more of what works.
5. Interview Guests
Running out of solo content? Bring someone else on.
Guest episode ideas:
Interview another expert in your niche
Interview a client about their transformation (with permission)
Collaborate with a friend in a complementary niche
Host a Q&A with your audience
Guest episodes give you a break AND bring fresh perspectives.
Bonus Tip: Batch Your Content Planning
Don’t plan episodes week-by-week. Plan a month at a time.
Block 1-2 hours per month for content planning:
Review your Content Bank
Check your Pillar topics
Plan 4-6 episodes
Create outlines (3-5 bullet points each)
Now you’re never scrambling for ideas.
The bottom line:
You’ll never truly “run out” of ideas if you have a system for capturing and organizing them.
Start your Content Bank today. You’ll thank yourself later.
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