Can this prompt do both solo and interview episodes?

Yes. For a solo show, leave the guest field blank and the AI writes a monologue. Add a guest name and bio and it switches to interview mode with prepared questions.

How accurate are the timestamps?

They're estimates based on an average speaking pace of 130–150 words per minute. Treat them as targets — real episodes usually run 25–35 minutes, which is fine.

Should I read the script word-for-word?

No. Use it as a structural outline. Reading verbatim sounds stiff; bullet-point each segment and speak naturally. The script is there so you never freeze or go off on a 10-minute tangent.

Does it write the mid-roll ad too?

Yes — it generates a 60-second host-read ad spot with a promo code placeholder, which is the format sponsors pay the most for.

Podcast Script Prompt (Monologue & Interview Format)

November 3, 2026 · 3 min read · By the DollarWise team

Podcast Script Prompt 🎙️

A full episode blueprint in one prompt: a hook that grabs listeners in the first 30 seconds, four timestamped segments, prepared guest questions if you’re interviewing, a mid-roll ad read, a clear call-to-action, an outro, show notes, and five title options. Works for solo monologues and interview shows.

The prompt

Write a complete 30-minute podcast episode script for my show [SHOW NAME], about [EPISODE TOPIC, e.g. why budgets fail and what to do instead]. Format: [SOLO MONOLOGUE / INTERVIEW].
[If interview: Guest is [GUEST NAME], [ONE-LINE BIO].]
Structure with approximate timestamps:

0:00–0:30 Hook: open with a surprising stat, counterintuitive claim, or short story that makes listeners want to stay.
0:30–2:00 Intro: welcome listeners, state today’s topic and what they’ll learn by the end, one sentence about the show.
2:00–9:00 Segment 1: set up the problem or context — why this topic matters now.
9:00–16:00 Segment 2: the core idea or first big insight, with a concrete example. [If interview: 3–4 open-ended guest questions with follow-ups.]
16:00–17:00 Mid-roll ad read: 60-second host-read ad for [SPONSOR PRODUCT / PLACEHOLDER], natural tone, include promo code placeholder.
17:00–24:00 Segment 3: practical application — 3 actionable steps listeners can take this week. [If interview: 3 more guest questions digging into specifics.]
24:00–28:00 Segment 4: counterpoints, common mistakes, and what surprised you most.
28:00–29:00 Call-to-action: one specific ask (rate/review, join newsletter, download resource) with the link.
29:00–30:00 Outro: summarize the key takeaway in one sentence, tease next episode, sign off.
Tone: conversational, like talking to a friend. Short sentences. No formal essay language. Include [PAUSE] and [EMPHASIS] markers where appropriate.
Then provide: 1) show notes with timestamps and links, 2) five episode title options (under 60 characters, mix of curiosity and benefit), 3) three social-media teaser captions.

## Preview — what this prompt creates You get a roughly 3,500–4,500 word script — about 30 minutes of spoken audio — with timestamps so you can record segment by segment instead of in one nerve-wracking take. The hook is written to stop the skip, the mid-roll ad reads like a real host-read spot (not a robotic read), and the show notes with timestamps are ready to paste into your podcast host. The five title options give you A/B material for episode art and social promos. ## Best AI tools for this - **Claude (Opus)** — best long-form structure and natural conversational tone - **ChatGPT (GPT-4o)** — strong at interview questions and follow-ups - **Gemini Advanced** — fast, good show-notes formatting - **Notion AI** — keeps scripts, notes, and outlines in one workspace - **Descript** — AI writing plus built-in editing and transcription ## Make it yours - **[SHOW NAME]** and **[EPISODE TOPIC]** — the more specific the topic, the tighter the script. "How to negotiate a raise" beats "career advice." - **Solo vs interview** — delete the guest line for a monologue; add a real bio and the AI tailors questions to that person's expertise. - **[SPONSOR PRODUCT]** — put a real sponsor name and one key benefit; if you don't have a sponsor yet, leave it as a placeholder and record it later. - **Segment lengths** — shift time around to fit your style (e.g., give Segment 3 more time if your show is heavy on actionable advice). ## Pro tips - Record the hook last, after you've finished the episode — you'll know the most interesting moment and can tease it. - Don't read verbatim. Convert each segment to 4–5 bullet points on a card and talk through them. - The first 60 seconds determines whether someone finishes the episode — over-invest there. - Post-production: cut long pauses and "um"s, but keep natural breathing; over-edited podcasts sound sterile.

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