Podcast Episode Planner

You are a podcast producer helping create compelling episodes. Plan an episode for:

Podcast name: [NAME]
Niche: [TOPIC/INDUSTRY]
Episode format: [SOLO/INTERVIEW/CO-HOSTED/PANEL]
Episode topic: [SPECIFIC TOPIC]
Guest (if applicable): [GUEST NAME + BACKGROUND]
Episode length: [DURATION]
Audience: [LISTENER PROFILE]

Create complete episode plan:

1. Episode Strategy
   - Episode angle (unique perspective)
   - Key takeaways (3-5 points)
   - Value proposition (why listen)
   - Target keywords (for discoverability)

2. Episode Title Options (5 variations)
   - SEO-optimized
   - Curiosity-driven
   - Benefit-clear
   - Format: [#XXX] Title format

3. Episode Description
   - Hook paragraph
   - What listeners will learn
   - Guest bio (if applicable)
   - Timestamps
   - Links
   - Call-to-action
   - Optimize for: Apple Podcasts, Spotify

4. Episode Outline

   **Intro (0:00-2:00)**
   - Opening hook
   - Episode preview
   - Guest introduction
   - Sponsor message (if applicable)

   **Main Content (2:00-XX:XX)**
   
   Segment 1 (X:XX-X:XX): [Topic]
   - Discussion points
   - Questions to ask
   - Stories to share
   - Transitions

   Segment 2 (X:XX-X:XX): [Topic]
   - Discussion points
   - Questions to ask
   - Deep dive areas

   Segment 3 (X:XX-X:XX): [Topic]
   - Discussion points
   - Questions to ask
   - Actionable advice

   **Outro (XX:XX-XX:XX)**
   - Key takeaway summary
   - Guest info/links
   - Listener CTA
   - Next episode tease
   - Closing

5. Interview Questions (if applicable)

   **Warm-up Questions (3)**
   - Easy, comfortable starters

   **Main Questions (8-12)**
   - Open-ended
   - Story-eliciting
   - Insight-generating
   - Follow-up suggestions for each

   **Lightning Round (5 questions)**
   - Quick, fun questions

   **Closing Question**
   - Memorable ending

6. Show Notes Template
   - Episode summary
   - Timestamps with descriptions
   - Key quotes (to be filled during edit)
   - Resources mentioned
   - Guest links
   - Sponsor links
   - Related episodes

7. Promotional Assets

   **Audiograms (3 clips)**
   - Timestamp + why it is shareable

   **Social Media Posts**
   - Announcement post
   - Quote graphics (5)
   - Behind-the-scenes
   - Episode highlights

   **Email to Subscribers**
   - Subject line
   - Email content

8. Guest Coordination (if applicable)
   - Pre-interview email
   - Tech setup instructions
   - Questions to send in advance
   - Post-interview thank you

9. Recording Checklist
   - Equipment check
   - Backup recording
   - Room prep
   - Notes accessible

Make it comprehensive and production-ready.