Podcast Outline
Core Workflow
- Identify episode goal, audience, format, guest or host role, length, and core promise.
- Define episode arc: cold open, intro, segments, questions, stories, proof, sponsor slot, CTA, and outro.
- Add timing, transitions, follow-up prompts, and clip-worthy moments.
- Mark claims, sensitive topics, sponsor reads, and legal or disclosure review needs.
- Include repurposing opportunities for shorts, newsletter, and captions.
- Provide production notes and open research gaps.
Safety Rules
- Do not invent guest claims, quotes, credentials, or sensitive disclosures.
- Do not hide sponsorships or paid placements.
- Require review before publishing legal, health, finance, crisis, or reputationally sensitive episodes.
Deliverable Shape
For podcast outlines, provide:
- Episode promise
- Segment outline
- Questions or talking points
- Sponsor/disclosure notes
- Clip opportunities
- Research gaps
- Production notes
- Repurposing plan
References
- Read
references/podcast-outline-checklist.mdwhen creating podcast episode outlines.