Hey, welcome to PodTools—the quick-hit podcast that helps you plan, produce, promote, and profit from your show with the help of AI. I’m Andrew McGivern, and in just a few short minutes, I’ll show you how to make that blinking cursor your best friend instead of your worst enemy.
Let’s face it—we’ve all been there. You sit down to plan your next episode… and nothing. No title. No outline. Just the haunting glow of a blank Google Doc or Notion Page.
But here’s the good news: with ChatGPT, you never have to start from scratch again.
🧠Brainstorming !!!
Start with your topic—just a rough idea. Let’s say it’s “mental health for entrepreneurs.”
Type this into ChatGPT:
“Give me 10 catchy podcast episode titles about mental health and entrepreneurship.”
Seconds later, you’ve got:
Burnout and Breakthroughs: Surviving the Startup Rollercoaster
MInd over Metrics: Mental Fitness for Founders
Anxiety, Ambtion and the Art of Balance
And more...
Boom—no more title or topic block.
🔀 Next > Finding your Angle
To find a fresh take. Ask:
“What are five unique angles or episode formats I could use for this topic?”
ChatGPT says:
Founder Therapy Sessions - Mini Documentary Format
Burnout Diaries - Transformation stories
Mental Health Toolkit - expert interview format
Invisible Costs - a roundtable with guests format
You’re not just getting one idea—you’re getting options. Fast.
🧩Build the Outline
Now bring it home with structure.
Prompt:
“Give me a podcast episode outline for an episode titled ‘The Founder’s Mental Game.’ Include a hook, three main talking points, and a takeaway.”
In seconds, you’ll get a blueprint that includes:
A punchy intro
Logical flow between topics
Smooth transitions
And even call-to-action ideas
That’s half your prep work—done.
🎯 Make it your own
Now you have something to work with. Work your outline or script into your own words and style. Add any personal insights or anecdotes you have have on the topic. Write down an example from your own experience.
The seal is broken and your creativity is now flowing and you have the foundation for a great podcast episode!
So next time you’re staring down a blank page, don’t panic—just prompt. ChatGPT is like having a tireless, idea-generating assistant who never runs out of coffee or creativity.
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Until next time—keep your mic hot, your workflow tight, and your ideas flowing.