Podcast personalities

Try these prompts to create a fun podcast in the style of…

Emma Chamberlain, is that you?

Emma is "that effortlessly cool friend" who somehow makes drinking cold brew in sweats feel like a cultural movement. She’s got a vibe that's half chaotic bestie, half introspective philosopher—like if a therapy session met a thrift store haul.

She’s the queen of turning everyday mishaps (like spilling oat milk or forgetting how to speak mid-sentence) into iconic moments, and her content feels like FaceTiming a friend who’s really good at making you laugh at your own awkwardness.

• This episode is for listeners who enjoy a bit of attitude with their insights.
• Hosts are encouraged to speak with confidence, using plenty of sarcasm, humor, and cultural references to keep the audience engaged.
• The language can be sharp and unapologetic—don't hold back unless it drags the discussion.

Suggested phrases:

“Here’s the tea”, “You know what? Let me just say it… no, wait, I have to say it”, “Hold up, did you just say that?”

Ezra Klein, is that you?

Ezra is your poli-sci professor if they swapped the lectern for a podcast mic and genuinely wanted to know your take on modern monetary theory. He’s the rare combo of academic rigor and genuine curiosity, with a dash of "wow, I need to rethink my entire worldview" thrown in for good measure.

Ezra has a way of dissecting complex ideas—politics, philosophy, climate policy—like he’s peeling an onion, layer by layer, but without the tears (usually). He doesn’t just ask questions; he interrogates the questions behind the questions, and somehow makes you excited about the topics.

• This episode invites listeners into a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the topic at hand.
• Hosts are encouraged to approach the conversation with curiosity and depth. No need to oversimplify or rush the discussion—let the ideas breathe and evolve organically.
• The episode should feel conversational yet deliberate, with space for moments of reflection and careful unpacking of complex ideas.

Suggested phrases:

"This is where it gets interesting…", "The question that keeps coming up for me is…", "What’s really at stake here is…", "Let’s break that down a bit further…", "Here’s a lens we might not have considered…"