Podcasts have slowly become the new books for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who believe in getting their nuggets of knowledge while finishing their chores or commuting on that long, boring journey back home. They are available 24/7, they are on the go, and you can pause them anytime you want a moment to let a new piece of information sink in.
And if you feel like you want more out of your high school life than just class assignments, submission deadlines, and keeping an eye out for potential colleges, and you have a talent for striking up easy conversations, starting a high school podcast can be an excellent way to nurture that hidden talent (as well as earn a few extra credits on your college application).
50 Engaging High School Podcast Ideas for Students
Starting a high school podcast requires the right mix of curiosity, a temperament to analyse the world around you, a topic worth talking about, and the ability to hit the record button.
Presenting you with an engaging list of 50 high school podcast ideas for you to go through to select your first High school podcast idea, because we are sure you have all the other ingredients for a successful podcast recipe.
Academic and Educational
- Study tips and Exam strategies
- Science Explainers to unravel the mysteries of the world
- History Chronicles for the history buffs
- Book and author discussions
- Debates on incidents currently in the news
- Personal finance for young adults
- Career Advice
- Tips on developing entrepreneurship skills
- Keeping up with artificial intelligence
- Emerging Tech trends explained simply
- Scholarship tips and financial aid explained (See High School 504 Plan Accommodations for a few pointers on this topic)
Personal Growth
- Time management skills
- Importance of Mental Health and Stress Management
- Hobbies spotlight
- Interview with alumni on life after graduation and survival tips
- Tips on developing life skills required for independent living, like basic cooking and cleaning
- How to make friends in a Dale Carnegie-inspired podcast
- Tips on how to go about your college applications in an organized manner
- Long-distance friendships after moving school
- Student athlete stories and training routines
School life and Culture
- Advice for incoming freshman
- Cafeteria reviews
- A take on School clubs and After school Clubs(Here is a List of After school clubs to help you)
- Behind-the-scenes of various cultural events
- Teacher’s interviews and various ‘memory segments’.
- Interviews with student toppers and prefects
- Any Student issues are being ignored for a long time
- The unwritten social rules of high school explained
Community and Social issues
- Environmental initiatives at schools
- Covering any local cleanliness drive events
- Volunteer spotlights
- Social justice topics relevant to students
- Interviews with local business owners
- Interview with residents of Old age homes
- Ways to give back to society
Entertainment
- Reviews of popular movies and plays
- Book to Movie adaptation and which was better
- Music recommendations (Here is a list of High school songs),and artist breakdowns
- Fan theories
- Gaming discussions
- This week in entertainment
Lets Go creative
- Local town or city history deep dives
- Gap year experiences and whether they are worth it
- Faith and spirituality in teen life
- Immigration stories from student families
- LGBTQ+ voices and stories in high school;
- Social media and its real effect on teen confidence
- Body shaming and unrealistic beauty standards in media
- Fake news and how to spot it
- The psychology behind peer pressure
How to Choose Your First High School Podcast Idea
Choosing your first topic from our high school podcast ideas may seem overwhelming, especially if you have tons of ideas like the ones we have provided above.
However, here are a few points to guide you in the right direction:
- Know Your Passion: Your first topic should be something you feel truly passionate about. This will help you get that third episode started once the novelty wears off. It should preferably be something you believe you have an adequate amount of knowledge about, or are willing to put in the research work for.
- Visualise Your Target Audience: Knowing your listener is your greatest asset. Since these podcast ideas are targeted at a high school audience, it is important to choose a topic they will feel instantly connected to and will be willing to share with their friends.
- Give it a Test Run: It is good sense to give your high school podcast idea a test run. Try speaking impromptu about it for ten minutes and see if you have enough angles to get a few episodes out of it.
- Consider Your Access: Some ideas require specialised equipment, guests, and resources, which may feel a little heavy for your first podcast. Make sure you choose an idea that can be sustained with basic equipment and resources.
- Don’t Overthink It: If you keep waiting for all the stars to align and the perfect idea to pop up, it will never happen! So follow our guidelines and get ready to record your first podcast.
Wrapping Up
Now that you have narrowed down your first high school podcast ideas, let us help you get prepared to become a mini high school celebrity.
Signing off with these 10 Perfect High School Hairstyles and 10 Classy High School Outfits to help you get your look together.
An Engineer, Maths expert, Online Tutor, and animal rights activist. I have more than 5 years of teaching experience and have worked closely with students with learning disorders. I have worked with special educators, counselors, and experts in dealing with common issues that students face during their academic journey.