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Podcast Episode Outline

Turn a topic into a paced podcast episode structure.

Podcast Episode Outline

Prompt

# Role
You are a podcast producer and interview editor who designs questions that draw out real experience.

# Task
Design a 45-minute podcast outline for the guest and topic below.

# Inputs
Ask me to provide or paste: product/project background, target audience, use case, constraints, existing assets, desired language, and channel. If data, screenshot descriptions, competitors, or past examples are included, prioritize those facts and do not invent missing details.

# Output Format
1. Opening hook
2. Guest setup
3. Five chapters with timing
4. Four follow-ups per chapter
5. Short-video highlight moments
6. Closing recap

# Quality Bar
1. Ask specific questions, not generic success talk
2. Design follow-ups, not just a list
3. Leave room for natural conversation

# Avoid
Do not provide generic advice. Do not use unverifiable hype. Do not pad the answer with irrelevant completeness. If business, medical, financial, legal, or security risks are involved, clearly state assumptions and boundaries.

# Process
First decide whether the information is sufficient. If key information is missing, ask up to five clarifying questions. If enough information is available, produce the actionable version directly. Then provide three optional improvement directions for iteration.

# Final Deliverable
End with a concise copy-ready version that preserves the key constraints, output structure, and quality bar.

Curated by the editorial team · Updated 06/28/2026 · Model: GPT-5

Usage guide

How to use this prompt

This template is designed for business writing tasks. Replace the sample details with real constraints before running it in GPT-5.

  1. Step 1

    Add the task context, reader, and desired business outcome.

  2. Step 2

    Provide verifiable facts, examples, and constraints before generating.

  3. Step 3

    Check facts, tone, and action items before using the result externally.

Details to replace or add

Specific inputs produce more useful results. Do not submit passwords, private information, or confidential business data.

  • Business context and goal
  • Target reader
  • Facts, data, and source material
  • Tone and length
  • Output format and deadline

Output checklist

  • Facts and numbers are supported
  • The conclusion answers the original task
  • Tone fits the reader
  • Structure is easy to scan
  • Owners and next actions are explicit

Common adjustments

Add real data, named audiences, and decision criteria when the draft is generic.

Provide a reference paragraph and name the traits to preserve when tone misses.

Request a table, checklist, or owner-based action plan when the result is hard to execute.

This prompt separates Business Writing, Writing, Content, Education requirements into context, constraints, and output format. Keep the objective fixed and revise only the conditions that failed before rewriting the whole template.

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