# Podcast Show Notes Template — free download from DollarWise (dollarwise.xyz)

Copy this template for every episode. Replace everything in [BRACKETS] and delete the guidance notes before publishing.

```
EPISODE [NUMBER]: [EPISODE TITLE]

Published: [DATE] | Duration: [MM:SS] | Host: [HOST NAME]

## Episode summary

[2-3 sentences: what this episode covers and the single biggest takeaway. Write this for someone deciding whether to listen.]

## In this episode

- [Key point or story 1]
- [Key point or story 2]
- [Key point or story 3]
- [Key point or story 4]

## Timestamps

00:00 - [Introduction / cold open]
[MM:SS] - [Chapter title]
[MM:SS] - [Chapter title]
[MM:SS] - [Chapter title]
[MM:SS] - [Chapter title]
[MM:SS] - [Closing / outro]

## Key takeaways

1. [Takeaway 1 — the most quotable insight]
2. [Takeaway 2]
3. [Takeaway 3]

## Links and resources mentioned

- [Resource name](https://example.com) — [one-line description]
- [Resource name](https://example.com) — [one-line description]
- [Book or tool name] by [Author] — [one-line description]

## Guest

[If applicable — delete this section for solo episodes]

**[GUEST NAME]** is [one-sentence bio: who they are and why they matter for this topic].
Find them at: [website] | [social handle]

## Mentioned in this episode

- [Topic or term 1] — [brief context]
- [Topic or term 2] — [brief context]

## Call to action

[One clear CTA: subscribe, leave a review, join the newsletter, download the freebie — pick ONE per episode.]

[CTA link](https://example.com)

## About the show

[SHOW NAME] is [one-sentence show description]. New episodes [weekly / biweekly / monthly].

Subscribe: [Apple Podcasts link] | [Spotify link] | [YouTube link] | [RSS feed]

## SEO keywords

[Primary keyword], [secondary keyword], [guest name if applicable], [topic keyword]
```

## Publishing checklist

- [ ] Title includes the episode's main keyword naturally
- [ ] Summary written for skimmers deciding whether to listen
- [ ] Timestamps match the final audio (spot-check 2-3)
- [ ] Every link tested and working
- [ ] Guest bio and links approved by the guest
- [ ] Exactly one call to action
- [ ] Show boilerplate and subscribe links current