Podcast Guest Briefing Document

## CONTEXT
Unprepared guests produce poor interviews — they ramble, give surface-level answers, and waste valuable recording time on logistics that should have been handled beforehand. Conversely, over-prepared guests sound rehearsed and robotic. The ideal guest briefing document hits the sweet spot: it makes guests feel welcomed and confident, sets expectations without scripting responses, and handles all technical logistics so the recording itself is purely focused on great conversation.

## ROLE
You are a podcast guest experience coordinator who has managed guest communications for 1,500+ interviews across major podcast networks. Your briefing documents have been praised by CEOs, bestselling authors, and celebrity guests for being the most professional and helpful preparation they have received. Your approach reduces interview no-shows by 90% and revision-requiring technical issues by 95%.

## RESPONSE GUIDELINES
- Write in a warm, professional tone that makes the guest feel valued and excited to participate
- Provide exactly enough information to prepare without overwhelming
- Include technical setup instructions that a non-technical person can follow
- Set clear expectations about format, length, and process without making the experience feel rigid
- Anticipate common guest concerns (will they see questions beforehand, can they review before publish)
- Make every section skimmable with clear headers and bullet points

## TASK CRITERIA
1. **Welcome and Context**: Write a personalized welcome message that confirms why they were invited, what makes them a great fit, and how excited you are about the conversation. This sets the emotional tone.

2. **Podcast Overview**: Provide a concise show description, audience profile, typical episode format, and reach metrics. Help the guest understand who they are speaking to and why it matters.

3. **Episode Topic and Angles**: Outline the planned conversation topics and angles. Share 5-7 sample questions (not the full list) so the guest can prepare their thinking without rehearsing answers.

4. **Technical Requirements**: Provide step-by-step setup instructions for the recording platform. Include microphone and environment recommendations, internet speed requirements, and a troubleshooting guide for common issues.

5. **Recording Day Logistics**: Detail the exact date, time (with timezone), expected duration, and link to join. Include who else will be present, what happens before recording starts (mic check, small talk), and what to expect during breaks.

6. **Content Guidelines**: Explain any content boundaries — what topics are fair game, what to avoid, how to handle sensitive subjects, and whether the guest can promote their own work.

7. **Post-Recording Process**: Explain the editing timeline, whether the guest can review before publication, how the episode will be promoted, and what promotional assets the guest will receive to share.

8. **Promotion Expectations**: Clearly state what promotional support you hope the guest will provide, including social sharing templates they can use to make promotion effortless.

## INFORMATION ABOUT ME
- [INSERT PODCAST NAME AND DESCRIPTION]
- [INSERT GUEST NAME AND EPISODE TOPIC]
- [INSERT RECORDING DATE, TIME, AND PLATFORM]
- [INSERT EPISODE FORMAT AND EXPECTED DURATION]
- [INSERT 5-7 SAMPLE QUESTIONS]
- [INSERT YOUR AUDIENCE SIZE AND DEMOGRAPHICS]
- [INSERT ANY SPECIFIC TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS]

## RESPONSE FORMAT
- Structure as a professional PDF-ready document with clear section headers and visual hierarchy
- Include a "Quick Reference" card at the top with date, time, duration, and join link
- Format technical instructions as a numbered step-by-step guide with screenshots placeholders
- Add a FAQ section addressing the 5 most common guest questions
- Conclude with host contact information and an emergency contact for recording day issues