Job Aid

Podcast Episode Outline

There are no hard rules about how to create a good podcast, but it's important to start with an outline. An outline will help you organize your ideas and ensure that you include all of the information you wish to convey.

This job aid contains some suggested parts of a good podcast episode. Use this job aid to decide which parts you wish to include in your own podcast and then put your ideas on paper.

Episode Part Description Your Ideas
Intro Identify the show with a theme song, the name of the show and introduction of the host, the topic, and in-studio guests.  
Preview Promote the upcoming show with an upbeat overview of the content to come.  
Trivia Start on a lighter note with small stories that ...

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