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Apr 6, 2025 4 min

What makes a bad podcast idea?

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Not all podcast ideas are created equal, especially when you’re just starting out. In this episode, I answer a listener question about what makes a podcast idea bad and share the one mistake many new podcasters make when choosing a concept for their show. If you want people to press play on your podcast, your idea needs to be more than just “talking to interesting people.” What you'll learn: Why vague podcast ideas don’t work (especially if no one knows you) The common pitch that sounds good… but isn’t How to think about your show from your audience’s perspective What makes a podcast idea truly valuable and worth listening to EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Rachel Corbett Editing Assistance: Josh Newth LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: Download my free podcasting guide Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool Check out the full show notes for this episode. Click here to submit a question to the show Email me: [email protected] Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out the PodSchool website. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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