Enter what the episode is about and who the guest is, pick the episode format, and get title ideas built from proven formulas. Choose a numbering style like Ep. 12 or S2E12 and check each title's length before you publish.
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Episode format
A short noun phrase works best.
Adds quote-hook titles built around a memorable line from the episode.
Episode numbering
Enter your values to see the result.
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How to use the Podcast Episode Title Generator
Choose the episode format: interview, solo, co-hosted, storytelling or Q&A.
Enter the topic as a short phrase, and for interviews the guest's name and credential.
Add a key takeaway (optional) to get quote-hook titles, and set the number used in list titles.
Pick a numbering format and enter the episode (and season) number if you number episodes in the title.
Press Generate titles, compare the lengths and copy the one you like. Press again for a new mix.
Episode title formulas
The generator combines your details with these patterns. Each one suits a different kind of episode.
Formula
Pattern
Example
Best for
Guest + topic
[Guest] on [Topic]
Dana Ruiz on Marathon Training
Well-known or searchable guests
Guest credential
A [Credential]'s Guide to [Topic]
A Running Coach's Guide to Marathon Training
Experts the audience does not know yet
Curiosity gap
What Nobody Tells You About [Topic]
What Nobody Tells You About Remote Work
Episodes with a surprising angle
Listicle
[N] [Topic] Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
5 Budgeting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Practical, skimmable episodes
How-to / guide
The Beginner's Guide to [Topic]
The Beginner's Guide to Sourdough Baking
Evergreen, searchable content
Question
Is [Topic] Worth It?
Is Remote Work Worth It?
Debates and decision episodes
Story
The Untold Story of [Topic]
The Untold Story of the Lost City of Petra
Narrative and history shows
Quote hook
"[Quote]" | [Guest] on [Topic]
"Rest Is Part of the Training" | Dana Ruiz on Marathon Training
Episodes with one memorable line
Numbering formats compared
Format
Example
Extra characters
No number
Marathon Training 101
0
#12
#12 Marathon Training 101
4
Ep. 12:
Ep. 12: Marathon Training 101
8
S2E12:
S2E12: Marathon Training 101
7
Suffix
Marathon Training 101 (Ep. 12)
10
Every character spent on numbering pushes the topic further to the right, where it is more likely to be cut off. If you number episodes, the suffix format keeps the topic first; padding (012) helps when episodes are sorted as text.
Tips before you publish
Write the title after recording, when you know the best moment of the episode.
Use the words a listener would type into a podcast app search, not inside jokes.
Keep titles consistent in style across the show so the episode list looks tidy.
Make the title and the first line of your show notes say the same thing in different words.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good podcast episode title?
A good episode title tells a listener what they will get from this episode in particular: the topic, the guest or the payoff. Put the most important words first, keep it specific, and make it readable on a phone, where long titles are often shortened.
Should I put the episode number in the title?
It depends on your show. Podcast feeds have separate episode and season number fields, and Apple's podcast guidelines ask creators to use those fields instead of putting numbers in the title. Numbers in titles can still help serialized shows and listeners who refer to episodes by number. If you do add them, use one format consistently.
How long should a podcast episode title be?
There is no single rule, but shorter titles are safer. Many apps and search results show roughly the first 60 characters on small screens, so this tool flags titles above 60 characters. Put the topic or guest name near the start so the important part is never cut off.
Should the guest's name be in the title?
For interviews, yes when the guest is known to your audience or searchable by name: listeners often search for people. For lesser-known guests, lead with the topic or the guest's credential, such as "A Running Coach's Guide to Marathon Training", and add the name after.
What is a curiosity gap title?
A curiosity gap title hints at information without giving it away, for example "What Nobody Tells You About Marathon Training". It works best when the episode really delivers on the promise; overpromising leads to listeners skipping the next episode.
Which numbering format should I use?
Ep. 12 and #12 are the most compact. S2E12 suits shows organised in seasons. A suffix like (Ep. 12) keeps the topic first, which is better for search. Padding to three digits (012) keeps episodes sorted correctly in file lists.
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