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56. Why Your Podcast Titles Aren’t Working (and How to Fix Them)

56. Why Your Podcast Titles Aren’t Working (and How to Fix Them)

Update: 2025-10-15
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Your podcast titles might be the reason people aren’t clicking play. In this quick Espresso Shot, Hayleigh Hayhurst breaks down the biggest mistakes podcasters make with their episode titles and exactly how to fix them so your show stands out in search and gets more listens.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • The 3 biggest mistakes podcasters make with their titles

  • Why your title is essentially an ad for your episode

  • How to write titles that are clear, searchable, and scroll-stopping

  • My 5-step title formula:

  • Real-world examples you can adapt for your niche


Want a professional eye on your podcast?
Send me a DM on Instagram with your podcast title ideas — she’ll send back a quick voice note with feedback on how to make them more clickable.


Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:

Apply to work with us: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6521a4cc8fdeed003a859a44

Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠

Website: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction⁠

My favorite podcast tool, Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=KkInCQ 

Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com

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56. Why Your Podcast Titles Aren’t Working (and How to Fix Them)

56. Why Your Podcast Titles Aren’t Working (and How to Fix Them)

Hayleigh Hayhurst