podcast-planning

Plan podcast episodes with segment outlines, guest prep packs, show notes, and distribution strategy.

3|Updated Apr 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller --skill podcast-planning-gilinachum
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: podcast-planning
Source: https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller/tree/main/agent/knowledge/podcast-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gilinachum/youtube-storyteller --skill podcast-planning-gilinachum

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Planning a podcast episode involves many moving parts — choosing a format, structuring segments, preparing guests, writing show notes, and optimizing for podcast SEO — and doing it ad hoc leads to rambling episodes and missed distribution value. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Episode Structuring: Provides timed segment templates for solo, interview, co-host, and panel formats with retention techniques specific to audio. - Guest Prep Packs: Generates read-aloud guest bios, advance question lists, surprise questions, and technical setup notes for interview episodes. - Show Notes & SEO: Produces show notes templates with chapter timestamps, keyword-optimized titles and descriptions for Apple Podcasts and Spotify, including Hebrew/English bilingual strategies. - Use Case: You are launching a Hebrew tech podcast and have an interview scheduled with a guest. Use this Skill to build a 45-minute episode outline, a guest prep pack with pre-sent and surprise questions, and ready-to-publish show notes. ## Quick Start Plan a 45-minute interview podcast episode about building production AI agents, including the segment outline, guest prep pack, and show notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about podcast-planning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a podcast episode structure?▼

Define an episode brief with title, audience, core question, format, and duration, then build a segment outline with timestamps and 3-5 talking points per segment. Templates exist for solo (30 min), interview (45 min), co-host, and panel formats.

How to prepare for a podcast guest interview?▼

Research the guest's background and recent work, then create a prep pack with a 30-45 second read-aloud bio, 3-5 questions sent in advance, 2-3 surprise questions held back, and technical setup instructions for the guest.

What is the ideal length for a podcast episode?▼

Podcast episodes run 20-60 minutes depending on format: solo episodes work at 15-30 minutes, interviews at 30-60 minutes. New shows should avoid exceeding 60 minutes until they earn long-form listener trust.

How do I optimize podcast titles and descriptions for SEO?▼

Put the core keyword first in the title and include core keywords in the first 2-3 lines of the description, which appear in truncated previews. Write 200-400 word descriptions with chapter timestamps and guest names.

What are common podcast planning mistakes to avoid?▼

Common mistakes include over-scripting instead of staying conversational, interviewing without guest research, skipping show notes, asking yes/no questions, and recording without a backup track. Each reduces episode quality or discoverability.