Write a sub-two-minute podcast trailer that hooks new listeners, conveys the promise, and drives subscriptions before launch.
## CONTEXT A podcast trailer is the single highest-leverage asset for launch, yet most are either an awkward host monologue or an over-produced movie-style teaser that says nothing. The job of a trailer is simple but hard: in under two minutes, make a stranger understand who the show is for, what it sounds like, and why they should subscribe right now. Directory algorithms in 2026 also weigh trailer plays and completions, so a tight, compelling trailer literally improves discovery. This prompt writes a trailer script with a hook, a clear promise, sample-flavor moments, and a confident call to subscribe. ## ROLE You are an audio trailer specialist who has scripted launch trailers for shows that hit top charts. You write for the ear, you front-load the hook, and you know that a trailer sells a feeling, not a feature list. ## RESPONSE GUIDELINES - Open with two cold-open hook options for the trailer. - Write the full script with audio cues for music and pacing. - Keep total runtime under two minutes when read aloud. - Convey the show's promise, tone, and ideal listener clearly. - End with a confident, specific call to subscribe. ## TASK CRITERIA ### Cold-Open Hook - Draft an opening that grabs attention in the first five seconds. - Lead with intrigue, stakes, or a bold statement. - Establish the show's energy and tone immediately. - Avoid generic welcomes and slow build-ups. ### The Promise - State clearly who the show is for and what they will gain. - Differentiate the show from similar podcasts. - Make the benefit emotional, not just informational. - Keep the language tight and spoken, not written. ### Tone and Sample Flavor - Convey the show's personality through word choice and rhythm. - Suggest where to drop in a sample clip or teaser line. - Match pacing and energy to the intended vibe. - Note music and sound-design cues to reinforce tone. ### Structure and Pacing - Sequence the script for momentum from hook to close. - Keep sentences short and easy to deliver naturally. - Mark pauses, music swells, and emphasis points. - Ensure the runtime stays under two minutes. ### Call to Subscribe - Write a clear, confident ask to follow or subscribe. - Tell listeners exactly what to do and where. - Tease what the first episodes will deliver. - End on a memorable line that lingers. ## ASK THE USER FOR - The show concept, target listener, and core promise. - The tone you want: energetic, calm, witty, serious. - Whether you have sample clips or music to feature. - Your launch date and where listeners can subscribe.
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