I like to err on the side of shorter as you always want to be respectful of your audience’s time. It sets the tone for your podcast. As a rule of thumb, this should be between 3 – 10 seconds. This is the music or drop that is the first thing that a listener hears. Near the end: Call to action/opportunity for engagement/upcoming episodes.Body/main section/key points of your podcast (which you can then break down even further with specific bullet points or a list of questions).Give a preview of what you will talk about in episode (aka your episode topic or main point).

Intro: Podcast Name + Host Name + Guest Name (if applicable).

Let’s start with creating the initial podcast script workflow. Preparation is the key when you write a podcast script and talking points for each episode. That way you can be in podcast flow more often. The stronger the foundation you have when creating your podcast the better it will be, and the easier it will be to consistently publish episodes. This comes from 700+ episodes of podcast experience, and is the same process I teach with my coaching clients.īONUS: If you want to take things to the next level here is a podcast launch checklist that I use. In the post below I share podcast script templates I use for every episode, give podcast script examples, and a list of ideas to help you start your own podcast. A podcast script is what will give your show a cohesive feel, and by adding more structure it will allow you to be confident and in control.

It might not sound as glamorous as, say, interviewing an athlete or celebrity, but a podcast script is the key to a successful podcast. Do you want to know what separates the professionals from the amateurs? Writing a good podcast script.

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