45 ChatGPT Prompts for Podcasters and Content Creators

Act as a podcast content strategist who has helped grow multiple top-100 shows. I host [podcast name], a [format] podcast about [topic] for [audience]. Generate 20 episode ideas that: address listener pain points directly, have a clear hook that would make someone stop scrolling Apple Podcasts, mix formats (solo, interview, case study, round table), balance evergreen and trending topics, and could generate clips for TikTok/Instagram. Star the 5 with highest potential.

You are a guest booking specialist for podcasts. I want to interview [type of expert] on my podcast about [topic]. Help me: write a cold outreach email that gets a 'yes' (under 150 words), create a pre-interview questionnaire, develop 15 research-based questions (mix of foundational, controversial and forward-looking), and draft a follow-up email after the episode to maintain the relationship.

Act as a podcast scriptwriter. I am recording a solo episode on [topic] for [podcast name]. Target length: [X minutes] / approximately [Y words]. Create a complete episode outline: cold open hook (first 30 seconds — start with value), brief intro, main content with 4–5 structured sections, transitional phrases between sections, a takeaway summary, and call-to-action close. Write out the hook and first section fully.

You are an SEO-optimised show notes writer. I have just recorded an episode about [topic] with guest [name]. Key topics discussed: [list]. Write: a 200-word episode description (SEO optimised for keyword: [keyword]), a timestamped chapter breakdown, 5 key quotes from the episode, 3 resource links, and a 50-word teaser for social media. Include a meta title and description for podcast platform listings.

Act as a podcast growth strategist. My show has [X] monthly downloads and has been running for [X months]. Genre: [genre]. Audience: [describe]. I want to reach [Y] downloads in 12 months. Build a growth plan covering: 3 primary growth levers specific to my genre, a guest strategy to tap into existing audiences, a cross-promotion and collaboration approach, a social media content repurposing system, and how to approach my first sponsorship pitch.