A podcast is a great way to create content that educates and engages your target audience. It's especially great for those who are not fans of being on camera.
Often times, figuring out what to talk about can be the most daunting part of creating content.
With this in mind, we wanted to put together a list of a few podcast ideas & topics in 2022 to (hopefully) motivate you to finally pick up the mic and start recording!
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Before you jump into buying equipment and setting up your podcast channel, take some time to first consider the following 5 questions.
Having these answered will help you get more focused, and make your podcast a reality!
Who are your potential listeners?
How passionate are you about the topic?
What makes your take on your topic unique?
Does your podcast have the potential to be monetized?
What can you do to help yourself commit to actually recording your podcast?
In 2021, the most popular podcast categories were:
Storytelling
Finance
Comedy
Motivation
In addition to marketing your website, your podcast can result in sponsors. These can pay you for reading an ad, or offer your listeners a special promotion.
Podcast Categories & Topics
Alcohol
Astrology
A day in the life
Advice
AMA (ask me anything)
Art
Behind the scenes
Business & Entrepreneurs
Comedy
Critique books & movies
Dating
DIY
Education
Finance & Money
Fitness
Fun facts
Generational
Guilty Pleasures
Health & Wellness
Hobbies
Interviews
Kids & Family
Lifestyle
Motivational
Music
News
Outdoors
Pets & Animals
Politics
Relationships & Sex
Sports
Storytelling
Technology
Travel & Specific Locations
True Crime
Make Progress > Chasing Perfection
When you first get started with your podcast, there will probably be some kinks that you'll work out as you go.
Don't feel like you have to buy the latest equipment, or fixate on getting everything "just right." You'll see improvements as you go, the most important thing is making it happen!
If you're feeling anxious about creating content, or feel like you've been putting it off, click here to learn about overcoming your fears of creating content.
