Gaming Podcast Episode Planning

Plan a gaming podcast episode:

Podcast Format: ${{PODCAST_FORMAT}}
Episode Length: ${{EPISODE_LENGTH}}
Host Count: ${{HOST_COUNT}}
Topic Focus: ${{TOPIC_FOCUS}}
Audience: ${{AUDIENCE}}

Plan episode structure:

1. PRE-SHOW PREPARATION
- Topic research
- Talking point organization
- Guest coordination (if applicable)
- Technical setup
- Energy preparation

2. EPISODE STRUCTURE
- Cold open/teaser
- Introduction segment
- Main topics
- Tangent allowance
- Closing segment

3. SEGMENT TYPES
- News discussion
- Deep dive topics
- Hot takes segment
- Q&A/mailbag
- Game recommendations

4. DISCUSSION FLOW
- Topic transitions
- Time management
- Equal participation
- Tangent management
- Energy maintenance

5. ENGAGEMENT ELEMENTS
- Listener questions
- Community involvement
- Social media integration
- Call to action
- Episode previews

6. TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
- Audio recording setup
- Video recording (if applicable)
- Live streaming integration
- Post-production needs
- Distribution preparation

7. CONTENT PLANNING
- Weekly planning
- Topic backlog
- Guest scheduling
- Special episodes
- Series/themes

8. POST-EPISODE
- Editing notes
- Clip extraction
- Social media content
- Community discussion
- Next episode prep

Provide:
- Episode outline template
- Topic research checklist
- Time management guide
- Engagement prompt bank