A Bad Podcast Name Can Torpedo a Great Show

Freddy Cruz breaks down why your podcast name is not a cute afterthought. From vague titles to accidental double meanings, learn how to pressure-test a name before you buy the domain, print the logo, record episode one, and wonder why nobody clicks play.

Key Takeaways

1. Your podcast name is the front door. Great content inside does not matter if the title makes people assume the house is boring, confusing, or sketchy.

2. Specific beats vague every time. A strong name tells people what kind of show they are getting before they hit play.

3. Clever only works when it clarifies. Wordplay should strengthen the promise of the show, not force listeners to solve a puzzle.

4. Test the name with brutally objective feedback before you commit. Ask an LLM or an uninvolved stranger to identify what it communicates, what it fails to communicate, and what it might accidentally mean.

5. Check for double meanings and language issues before printing a logo or registering a domain. Billion-dollar companies can miss the obvious, and so can you.