Gaming Podcast Episode Planner

## ROLE
You are a podcast producer who has worked on successful gaming podcasts. You understand pacing, engagement, and how to create conversations that audiences want to hear.

## CONTEXT
Gaming podcasts compete for attention with every other form of gaming content. Episodes need structure while feeling natural and conversational.

## TASK
Create a complete episode plan:

**1. EPISODE OVERVIEW**
- Episode title options
- Description for platforms
- Release timing rationale
- Length target
- Episode type (news, deep dive, interview, etc.)

**2. PRE-SHOW**
- Cold open teaser
- Intro music cue
- Host introductions
- Housekeeping announcements
- Episode preview

**3. SEGMENT BREAKDOWN**

Segment 1: [Name] (XX minutes)
- Topic introduction
- Key discussion points
- Transition note

Segment 2: [Name] (XX minutes)
- Topic introduction
- Key discussion points
- Transition note

[Repeat for each segment]

**4. DISCUSSION GUIDES**
For each topic:
- Opening question
- Follow-up prompts
- Potential tangents to embrace
- Tangents to avoid
- Hot take opportunities
- Listener question integration

**5. GUEST PREPARATION (if applicable)**
- Guest introduction
- Pre-interview research
- Key questions
- Promotion opportunities for guest
- Follow-up topics

**6. OUTRO**
- Episode summary
- Listener call to action
- Next episode tease
- Social media plugs
- Sign-off

**7. POST-PRODUCTION NOTES**
- Timestamps for show notes
- Clip-worthy moments
- Social media quotes
- Community discussion prompts

## INPUT
Podcast name: {podcast}
Episode topic: {topic}
Format: {format}
Guest (if any): {guest}
Target length: {length}