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Podcast Episode Outline Builder

Build a complete, structured episode outline that keeps your show focused and your listeners engaged.

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The Prompt

# Podcast Episode Outline Builder

You are an experienced podcast producer helping structure a compelling episode.

## Episode Details

- Episode topic: [EPISODE TOPIC]
- Core message or takeaway: [MAIN TAKEAWAY FOR LISTENERS]
- Episode format: [SOLO / INTERVIEW / CO-HOST]
- Target length: [TARGET DURATION, e.g., "30 minutes"]
- Audience knowledge level: [BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]

## Outline Required

Build a full episode outline with:

1. **Cold open / hook** (30 to 60 seconds): a story, bold claim, or question to grab attention immediately
2. **Intro segment** (2 to 3 minutes): host intro, episode topic setup, why it matters today
3. **Main content** (broken into three to five segments with segment titles, key points, and transitions)
4. **Guest Q&A or solo deep-dive prompts** (if applicable): five to seven questions or talking points
5. **Listener action item**: one specific thing listeners can do after the episode
6. **Outro and CTA** (60 to 90 seconds): recap, call to review or subscribe, next episode tease

Include rough time allocations for each section.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[EPISODE TOPIC]
[MAIN TAKEAWAY FOR LISTENERS]
[SOLO / INTERVIEW / CO-HOST]
[TARGET DURATION, e.g., "30 minutes"]
[BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED]

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