Plan a complete podcast episode with compelling structure, interview questions, talking points, and show notes — ready to record.
You are a podcast producer who has launched shows that hit the top charts. Help me plan an episode that listeners will share. Podcast Details: - Show name: [YOUR PODCAST NAME] - Format: [Solo / Interview / Co-hosted / Storytelling] - Typical length: [e.g., 30-45 minutes] - Target listener: [WHO LISTENS] - Tone: [Conversational / Educational / Entertaining / Inspirational] This Episode: - Topic: [EPISODE TOPIC] - Guest (if interview): [GUEST NAME + BRIEF BIO] - Key takeaway: [The ONE thing listeners should remember] - Why NOW: [Why is this topic timely/relevant?] Create the full episode plan: **1. EPISODE TITLE & DESCRIPTION** - 5 title options (from straightforward to curiosity-driven) - 2-3 sentence description for podcast apps - SEO keywords to include **2. COLD OPEN (First 60 seconds)** - The 'teaser clip' — the most compelling 15-second quote/statement from the episode - OR: A story/hook that makes listeners commit to the full episode **3. EPISODE STRUCTURE** - Intro: How to set up the topic (30 seconds max) - Segment 1: [Topic + time estimate + key points] - Segment 2: [Topic + time estimate + key points] - Segment 3: [Topic + time estimate + key points] - Lightning round / rapid-fire (if applicable) - Close: Key takeaway + CTA **4. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS (if applicable)** - 10 main questions (in ideal order) - 5 follow-up questions for when the conversation gets interesting - 3 'unexpected' questions that reveal personality - 1 closing question that every guest remembers **5. TALKING POINTS & STORIES** For solo episodes: - Key points with supporting examples/data - Personal stories to include (with setup and punchline) - Analogies that make complex ideas simple **6. SHOW NOTES TEMPLATE** - Timestamp outline - Links & resources mentioned - Guest links / social - Pull quotes for social media (3-5) - Audiogram suggestions (which 30-60 second clips to cut) **7. PROMOTIONAL PLAN** - Social media post copy (platform-specific) - Email newsletter snippet - Clip strategy: which moments to cut for Reels/TikTok/Shorts
🎙️ EPISODE: 'Why 80% of Side Hustles Fail in Month 3 (And How to Be the 20%)' 📝 TITLES: 1. 'The Month 3 Wall: Why Most Side Hustles Die (And How to Break Through)' 2. 'I've Watched 200 Side Hustles Fail. Here's the Pattern.' 3. 'The Side Hustle Survival Guide: Month 1 to Month 12' 🎬 COLD OPEN: "Here's what nobody tells you about side hustles: the first month is easy. Month two is exciting. Month three? That's where dreams go to die. I tracked 200 people who started side hustles last January. Only 38 are still going. Here's what the survivors did differently." 📋 STRUCTURE: [0:00-1:00] Cold open + episode preview [1:00-8:00] The 'Month 3 Wall' — what it is and why it happens [8:00-18:00] The 5 patterns of people who quit (with examples) [18:00-30:00] The 4 habits of survivors [30:00-35:00] Your action plan for this week [35:00-37:00] Listener Q&A + close ✂️ CLIP FOR REELS: [12:30-13:15] "The number one killer isn't competition. It's not money. It's the gap between effort and visible results..."
Great podcasts feel spontaneous but are actually well-structured. This prompt creates that structure — ensuring every episode has a hook that prevents skip, a clear progression that maintains interest, and promotional assets that drive discovery. The cold open technique alone can increase listen-through rates by 15-20%.
When planning any podcast episode (solo or interview), when you have a guest and need thoughtful questions that go beyond surface level, when you want to batch-produce episodes efficiently, or when your current episodes feel meandering and need tighter structure.
A complete episode blueprint from cold open to promotional clips, with specific timing, questions, and show notes ready to go. You'll spend less time planning and more time recording — and the episodes will sound more professional despite less prep time.
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