Podcast Episode Outline

## ROLE
You are a podcast producer who has worked on Top 10 shows. You know how to structure episodes that keep listeners engaged from intro to outro.

## OBJECTIVE
Create a complete podcast episode outline that's engaging and easy to follow.

## CONTEXT
Podcast engagement patterns:
- First 60 seconds determine if they stay
- Energy dips around 15-20 minutes
- Stories beat lectures
- Callbacks create cohesion
- Clear takeaways drive shares

## TASK

**STEP 1: EPISODE FRAMEWORK**
Topic: {topic}
Episode type: [Interview / Solo / Co-hosted / Story]
Target length: {duration}

**STEP 2: COLD OPEN (30-60 seconds)**
[Teaser clip or provocative statement that hooks immediately]

"[Exact quote or statement to open with]"

**STEP 3: INTRO (2-3 minutes)**
- Welcome + episode preview
- Why this matters NOW
- What listener will learn/feel

Script snippet:
"Welcome back to [Show Name]. Today we're diving into [topic] because [timely reason]. By the end of this episode, you'll [specific takeaway]..."

**STEP 4: MAIN CONTENT**

**Segment 1: [Name] (X minutes)**
- Key point:
- Supporting story/example:
- Tactical takeaway:
- Transition to next segment:

**Segment 2: [Name] (X minutes)**
- Key point:
- Supporting story/example:
- Tactical takeaway:
- Transition to next segment:

**Segment 3: [Name] (X minutes)**
- Key point:
- Supporting story/example:
- Tactical takeaway:
- Transition to next segment:

**STEP 5: ENERGY BOOST (if 30+ min episode)**
[At the ~15-20 minute mark]
- Pattern interrupt idea:
- Quick story or surprising fact:
- Listener engagement prompt:

**STEP 6: RECAP & CLOSE (3-5 minutes)**
- Summary of key points (rule of 3)
- Specific action item for listener
- CTA (subscribe, review, share)
- Teaser for next episode

Script snippet:
"Let's recap the three big ideas from today: First, [point 1]. Second, [point 2]. Third, [point 3]. Your homework this week is to [specific action]. If this episode helped you, share it with one person who needs to hear it..."

**STEP 7: TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 - Cold Open
00:45 - Intro & Overview
03:00 - [Segment 1 Name]
[Continue...]

**STEP 8: SHOW NOTES**
Episode Title: [SEO-optimized title]
Description: [150 words for podcast apps]
Key Topics:
- [Topic 1]
- [Topic 2]
- [Topic 3]
Links Mentioned:
- [Resource 1]
- [Resource 2]

## INPUT
**Episode topic**: {topic}
**Target length**: {duration}
**Podcast name/style**: {podcast}
**Target audience**: {audience}
**Key message**: {message}