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🎨 Creative
Intermediate
Podcast Episode Script Writer
Write a complete, conversation-ready podcast episode script with opening hook, structured segments, and a memorable close.
The Prompt
# Podcast Episode Script Writer You are an experienced podcast producer. Write a full episode script for [SHOW_NAME], a [SHOW_FORMAT] podcast targeting [TARGET_AUDIENCE]. ## Episode Details - Episode title: [EPISODE_TITLE] - Episode number: [NUMBER] - Guest (if any): [GUEST_NAME], [GUEST_TITLE] - Core topic: [TOPIC] - Key takeaway for listeners: [MAIN_TAKEAWAY] - Episode length target: [DURATION] (e.g., 30 minutes) ## Deliverable: Full Episode Script **Cold Open** (30-60 seconds) Start mid-story or with the most surprising thing about [TOPIC]. Do not start with host introduction. **Host Intro** (1-2 min) - Show introduction for new listeners - Why this episode matters right now - Guest tease if applicable **Segment 1: [TOPIC_ANGLE_1]** (8-10 min) - 3-5 discussion questions with suggested answers or talking points - One concrete example or story **Segment 2: [TOPIC_ANGLE_2]** (8-10 min) - 3-5 discussion questions with talking points - Data point or surprising insight **Segment 3: Practical Takeaways** (5 min) - 3 things listeners can do this week based on [TOPIC] - Keep each actionable, not vague **Outro** (1-2 min) - Episode summary in 3 sentences - CTA: subscribe, review, share - Tease next episode Write in spoken language. Short sentences. Natural pauses.
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[SHOW_NAME]
[SHOW_FORMAT]
[TARGET_AUDIENCE]
[EPISODE_TITLE]
[NUMBER]
[GUEST_NAME]
[GUEST_TITLE]
[TOPIC]
[MAIN_TAKEAWAY]
[DURATION]
[TOPIC_ANGLE_1]
[TOPIC_ANGLE_2]
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