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Podcast Script Template

Build an episode rundown segment by segment, write the script for each part, and see start times and the total runtime update as you go.

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Using a structure replaces the current segments.

Total runtime: 23:00 · 7:00 under target

  1. 1. 0:00–0:30
  2. 2. 0:30–1:30
  3. 3. 1:30–9:30
  4. 4. 9:30–10:30
  5. 5. 10:30–18:30
  6. 6. 18:30–21:30
  7. 7. 21:30–22:30
  8. 8. 22:30–23:00

How to use it

  1. Enter the show, episode title, hosts, guests and the length you are aiming for.
  2. Pick a structure (solo, interview, co-hosted or short) as a starting point.
  3. Rename, reorder, add or remove segments and set each duration as minutes:seconds.
  4. Write the script or talking points; the tool estimates how long each part takes to read.
  5. Export the rundown as a PDF to read from, Markdown for your notes app, or plain text.

How it works

Start times are the running total of the durations before each segment, and the total runtime is the sum of all durations, compared with your target. Durations accept 2:30, 1:02:00, a number of minutes (5 or 1.5) or 2m 30s.

The read-time estimate counts the words in each script and divides by your speaking pace, 150 words per minute by default, which is a common conversational podcast pace. If the script needs more time than you planned for the segment, it is marked. Ad libs, pauses and guests' answers are not counted, so treat it as a guide.

The PDF contains a running order table and the script for each segment under its own heading. Markdown export uses a table plus headings and works in most notes apps; the text export is plain UTF-8.

Examples

Solo episode of about 25 minutes

The solo structure gives a 30-second cold open, a 1-minute intro, two 8-minute segments around a 1-minute ad read, 3 minutes of listener questions, an outro and a call to action: 23:00 in total. Lengthen a segment by 2 minutes to hit 25.

Interview with a mid-roll ad

Use the interview structure, write your questions in the interview segments and the sponsor's talking points in the ad read.

Checking an ad read

Paste the sponsor copy into a 60-second ad read: about 150 words fits at 150 words per minute; more is marked as too long.

Frequently asked questions

How many words is a 30-minute podcast?

At about 150 words per minute, roughly 4,500 words of speech. Fully scripted shows are often shorter on paper because of pauses, music and ad libs.

What is a cold open?

A short, attention-grabbing moment played before the intro music, often a clip or line from later in the episode, to hook listeners.

Is my script saved?

No. Everything stays in this browser tab and is lost when you close it, so download the Markdown or text file to keep a copy.

Privacy

Your episode details and scripts stay in your browser. Exports are created on your device; only the PDF fonts are loaded from this site. Nothing is uploaded or stored.