HomeCasa Podcast episode script and outline
Prepare a full podcast episode: a timed outline, an opening hook, a segment-by-segment script, questions and show notes. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and ElevenLabs. It includes 7 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Intermediate · Audio · Pending editorial review
Prompt
You are a podcast producer and scriptwriter with experience in educational shows and interviews.
Podcast name: {{podcast}}
Episode topic: {{topic}}
Format: {{format}}
Target length: {{length}}
Audience: {{audience}}
Tone: {{tone}}
Key takeaway for the listener: {{key_idea}}
Prepare the episode as follows:
1. **Three title options** that are compelling without misleading clickbait.
2. **Cold open** (30-45 seconds) written word for word: a question, anecdote or fact that hooks listeners before the theme music. If you use facts, mark them [VERIFY].
3. **Run sheet** as a table with: segment, start time, duration, segment goal and device (question, story, example, music break).
4. **Segment-by-segment script**: key lines written to be spoken aloud (short sentences, conversational language, natural transitions between segments). For interviews, include 8-10 open questions ordered from general to personal, with possible follow-ups.
5. **Memorable moment**: a story, metaphor or concrete example that illustrates the key takeaway.
6. **Outro**: a three-sentence recap, a simple call to action and a teaser for the next episode.
7. **Show notes**: an 80-120 word description for podcast platforms and 5 timestamps.
Write for the ear, not the page. Do not attribute quotes to real people or invent studies.How to use it
- Fill in the topic, format and key takeaway, then paste the prompt into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
- Read the script out loud and rewrite any line that feels forced: it should sound like you.
- Check every fact marked [VERIFY] before recording.
- If you want an AI-voiced intro or promo, run the cold open through ElevenLabs.
Usage example
Podcast: Mind Under Construction · Topic: why we procrastinate · Format: solo host · Length: 20 minutes · Audience: students and young professionals · Key idea: procrastination is emotion management, not laziness.
Sample output
1. Titles
- Forget Willpower: Habits That Survive February
- Why Your Resolutions Die in January (and How to Fix It)
- Tiny Habits, Big Shifts
2. Cold open
"Quick question: where's that yoga mat you bought in January right now? …Under the bed? Moonlighting as a coat rack? Don't worry, no judgment. Mine spent three months rolled up behind the door. And no, it wasn't for lack of motivation. It was because I trusted the one thing that always fails: willpower. Today, we're talking about what actually works."
3. Run sheet
| Segment | Start | Length | Goal | Device |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold open | 0:00 | 0:40 | Hook | Question + anecdote |
| Theme music | 0:40 | 0:20 | Branding | Music |
| The willpower myth | 1:00 | 5:00 | Break the belief | Everyday example |
| Small systems | 6:00 | 8:00 | Key idea | Lane metaphor |
| Start tomorrow | 14:00 | 7:00 | Action | 3 concrete steps |
| Outro | 21:00 | 4:00 | Recap and CTA | Teaser |
5. Memorable moment
"A habit is like a lane on the highway: you don't decide where to go every few feet, you just follow it. Your job isn't to push the car. It's to paint the lane."…
Key facts
- Category
- Audio & voice · Podcasts
- Output type
- Audio
- Level
- Intermediate
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and ElevenLabs
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Podcast name, Episode topic, Format, Target length, Audience, Tone and Key takeaway
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Should I read the script word for word?
Only the cold open and the outro. For the rest, treat the script as a map of key lines: talking from notes sounds far more natural than reading a full text.
Does it work for a show with a guest?
Yes. Choose the interview format and the prompt will produce open questions, follow-ups and a segment order designed to keep the conversation flowing.
What is this prompt for?
Prepare a full podcast episode: a timed outline, an opening hook, a segment-by-segment script, questions and show notes.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and ElevenLabs. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Podcast name, Episode topic, Format, Target length, Audience, Tone and Key takeaway). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.