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Podcast Episode Outline Template

Plan a focused solo or interview episode with a strong promise, useful sections, and a clear close.

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Working title
[Specific outcome or tension]

Episode promise
By the end, the listener will understand or be able to [outcome].

Cold open
[Question, result, story, or surprising claim]

Why this matters
[Context and stakes]

Section 1 — Foundation
- [Point]
- [Example]

Section 2 — Process
- [Step]
- [Common mistake]

Section 3 — Application
- [Case, story, or demonstration]
- [Action the listener can take]

Closing summary
[Three concise takeaways]

Call to action
[One next step]