Podcast Subject Lines: 5 Examples (and a Free Tester)

Episode emails compete with the listener's queue. Tease the single most surprising thing the guest said — curiosity beats 'new episode is live'.

5 podcast subject line examples that work

• 'I fired my whole team' — this week's guest43 chars
• the take that got us in trouble31 chars
• why {guest} quit at the top27 chars
• new ep: the money conversation30 chars
• 10 minutes that'll change how you hire38 chars

Rules for podcast subject lines

• Quote the sharpest moment, not the episode number.
• Name a recognizable guest if you have one.
• 'New episode' alone is skippable — add the hook.
• Keep it conversational; podcast audiences reward personality.