What's In a Name? How to Name Your Podcast

The right name clicks. The perfect name sticks. In this episode, we break down exactly how to name your show so it gets found, gets remembered, and builds a brand worth growing.

Episode Overview
You might already have a name floating around. Maybe it's a brilliant pun, maybe you're stuck in blank-page paralysis, or maybe you just want to call it "The Podcast" and move on. Whatever your situation, this episode walks you through the four qualities that make a great podcast name, the common traps to avoid, a brainstorming framework to get unstuck, and a smart subtitle strategy to round it all out.

What You'll Learn

• The four essential qualities of a great podcast name.
• The most common naming mistakes and how to sidestep them.
• A three-list brainstorming exercise to spark ideas.
• How to use a subtitle strategically for clarity, SEO, and emotional punch.
• Tools to check name availability before you fall in love with one that's already taken.

Bonus Tools Mentioned

• Namecheckr.com — Check name availability across domains and social platforms simultaneously.
• Spotify and Apple Podcasts — Search your name directly to see what already exists.
• AI chatbots — Ask for variations or alternatives when your perfect name is already taken.

Up Next: Episode 7
We're talking gear. And I know what you're thinking. "Oh great, another podcaster about to tell me I need to spend $500 before I record a single word." Nope. Not even close. We're talking about what you actually need, what you absolutely don't, and why your phone might be the best microphone you own right now. That's next time on Let's Start a Podcast. Don't miss it.