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What Is a Podcast Script, and Why Use One?

When you think of a podcast script, you might think of a play or movie script-where every word is planned out in advance. You might be hesitant to adopt a script for this reason; won't scripting your podcast essentially rob it of its casual, free-flowing, and conversational feel? Won't reading off of a page make you sound stilted and monotone?

Not necessarily.

For one thing, a podcast script doesn't need to be a word-for-word transcript of your show. Podcast scripts, unlike stage or television scripts, can run the gambit from bare-bones to detailed, as long as they give you an outline and general idea of what should take place in your audio recording.

A podcast script is basically a roadmap for your episode -and you can decide how many details you need to make it from point A to Z.

A well-done script gives structure, direction, and conciseness to your podcast episode.Having an outline and a written direction for your show can help you feel more at ease and focus on the here and now, rather than being stressed about how you're going to fill the next 30-45 minutes of recording time.

It can also reduce mistakes, which can cut editing time significantly. When taking the editing time you'll save into account, writing an outline might actually save you time in the end.

How Long Is a Podcast Script?

The length and detail of your podcast script will vary based on your style. Some podcasters choose to write out every word that they plan to say, while others jot down a few bullet points to keep themselves on track while they freewheel the recording.

How to Write a Podcast Script

It's a good idea to use a podcast script template that stays consistent from episode to episode. It might have some flexibility to accommodate each episode's needs, but the basics will stay the same. That way, your audience will know what to expect.

Let's break down the main components of a good podcast script below.

1. Podcast Intro (Including Music)

If you've listened to many podcasts, you know that most of them have the same introduction each time. A good intro will be short, welcoming, and include some type of theme music or jingle.

The simplest intro template looks like this:

"Welcome to [podcast name], where we discuss [podcast topic or tagline]. I'm [host name], and with me is [co-host name]. Today, we'll be talking about [episode topic] with our special guest, [guest name]. Let's get started!"

Your audience will appreciate a simple outline of what to expect in the episode.

2. Welcome / Guest Introduction

Next, if your podcast interviews guests, you'll need to introduce them. It's important not to forget this step, since your guest is likely expecting to be shown the respect of a proper and correct introduction. That's yet another reason why having a script is a good idea.

Write out your guest's information so that you're sure you get it right. And be sure to include any contextual information about your guest that will help your audience understand why they should care what your guest thinks. This can be as simple as stating their profession, or as in-depth as giving a little backstory demonstrating their credibility.

Your guest introduction can look something like:

"Today on the show, we're excited to have [guest name], [insert their profession, role, or title]. She/he/they are going to share [their expertise on ____, their story, some advice about ____, etc.]. Hi, [guest first name], and welcome to [podcast name]!"

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3. Message from a Sponsor

Some podcast sponsors send word-for-word scripts that you simply need to read, then insert into your podcast episode. Other sponsors simply give you a set of talking points that you and your co-host are expected to discuss in a way that matches your show's style.

Either way, it's a good idea to make a plan for what you're going to say and how you'll make the ad sound natural (rather than a hostage video) so that your audience will trust your advice, purchase the products, and your sponsors continue to... well, sponsor you.

A good basic sponsor message might sound something like:

"[Podcast name] is brought to you by [sponsor name]. [Sponsor] is [explain the product being sold, why it's beneficial, and your positive personal experience with it. Explain why your audience should consider trying the product, and include your podcast's discount or promo code, if applicable]."

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4. Segue

Since your episode will likely have several different components, it's important to plan out your transitions to make the podcast flow naturally and cohesively.

You can approach these transitions (or segues) in several ways, including with a jingle, sound effect, or a spoken phrase. You might even choose to use a short clip of your podcast's theme music. Whatever matches your podcast's tone and your personal preferences!

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5. Outro and Call to Action

The outro is the conclusion of your podcast. Think of it as a way to summarize or recap what was discussed and how it might help your listeners. Make sure to thank your guests for joining you, as well as your audience for listening.

It's at this point that you can give your audience a teaser for future episodes or announce upcoming events. Many podcasters also mention that resources related to what was discussed in the episode are available in the show notes.

The end of your episode is also a great place to include some kind of call to action (CTA). Is there something you want your audience to do? Ask them! Common CTAs include:

And finally, it's a good idea to include credits at the very end of your outro. Anyone who had a hand in the production of the episode should be credited.

Here's a basic example of an outro script template:
"That brings us to the end of this episode! Thanks to [guest name] for joining us during that [adjective] discussion of [topic(s)]. We hope [the value brought to your audience by the episode] was beneficial to you. As always, thanks for listening to [podcast name]. "If you enjoy our show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts-and be sure to come back next week for a discussion of [next episode's topic]. Until then, this is [host name], and don't forget: [podcast slogan/catchphrase]! [Over outro music]: "This podcast was created by [name]. It was produced and recorded by [name], researched by [name], and edited by [name]. [Podcast name] is a product of [studio name]."
Podcast Script Examples

Now that you know the basic components of a podcast script, it's time to consider which type of template will work best for you. We've included five script examples differentiated by whether you're a minimalist, have a solo show, run an interview or conversational podcast, or want a word-for-word script.

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Minimalist

Many podcasters simply create a bullet-point outline for their episodes. They may have years of experience under their belt, or they may just be really good at talking eloquently off-the-cuff. Either way, minimalist hosts may need a template as simple as this one:

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Solo Show

If you're the sole host of your podcast, you may find it comforting to have a thoroughly thought-out script and outline for each episode. Since you'll be talking the entire time, you won't have time to gather your thoughts while another person is speaking.

You can either organize your thoughts into a full script (in which case, try to keep your wording conversational and casual) or a detailed outline with the topics, supporting points, and any quotes or stories you want to mention.

Intro: Brief summary of the episode's contents. Introduce yourself, your podcast, and any guests. (Duration: _____ )

[Sponsor message]

[Theme music]

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Conversation/Interview Show

The most popular podcast format is the conversational/interview show. Audiences love the easy-going nature of conversations, where listeners feel that they're simply sitting in on a talk between friends (whether the content is comedic, educational, or simply friendly banter).

These types of podcasts work best with a loose structure that supports the conversational element. It's key to give the hosts space to speak normally and let the conversation flow as it wills while providing the right amount of structure to keep it from going off the rails.

Interview:

Intro: Brief summary of the episode's contents. Introduce yourself, your podcast, and any guests. (Duration: _____ )

[Sponsor message]

[Theme music]

Guest introduction: include a guest bio, including their title, experience, and any relevant accomplishments. Thank them for joining the podcast.

Question 1 (Duration: ____ )

Question 2 (Duration: ____ )

[Sponsor message]

Question 3 (Duration: ____ )

Outro: _____ (Duration: ____ )

Recap

Call to action

[Closing theme music]

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Conversation with co-host:

Intro: Brief summary of the episode's contents. Introduce yourself, your podcast, and any guests. (Duration: _____ )

[Sponsor message]

[Theme music]

Topic 1: ________ (Duration: ___ )

[Segue] (sound effect, short musical clip, or phrase)

Topic 2: ________ (Duration: ___ )

[Segue]

Topic 3: ________ (Duration: ___ )

[Segue]

Outro: (Duration: ___ )

Recap

Call to action

[Sponsor message]

[Closing music jingle/sound effects]

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Word-for-Word Script

This type of script works best for newbies or hosts of highly informational podcasts. If you're inexperienced or need to get a lot of educational info into your episode, you probably need to write out exactly what you're going to say. Use this outline to fill in your entire podcast, from intro to outro:

Intro: Brief summary of the episode's contents. Introduce yourself, your podcast, and any guests. (Duration: _____ )

[Sponsor message]

[Theme music]

Segue (can be a sound effect, short musical clip, or a phrase)

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Bonus: Advanced Tips to Nail Your Podcast Script

Dictate your script. Many podcasters choose to use dictation software to get a natural phrasing and delivery for their script. That way, reading from it sounds more conversational and intuitive.

Annotate your script. Once you have your script ready, don't be afraid to print and annotate it with delivery notes. These types of notes indicate dramatic effects such as pauses, laughs, and emphasis. Underline words that you'd like to emphasize, and write a vertical line to indicate a pause. These types of details help your podcast feel more natural, even if you're reading a word-for-word script.

Be as minimal as possible. Keep your script as simple as you can while still delivering high-quality performance. Staying concise and simple in your written script gives you room for flexibility and natural delivery.

Practice before recording the episode. Regardless of if you've written a detailed script or a loose podcast outline, it's a good idea to rehearse your podcast episode before recording it. This helps you get the recording as close to perfect as possible on the first take, which avoids a long editing stage.

To get the most out of your podcast scripting journey, consider the following tips:

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Let Your Podcast Script Take You to New Heights

While creating a podcast script can have a varying process depending on your format and preferred style, the fact remains: a script will help you create an organized, structured, and efficient podcast recording.

If you're looking for a way to level up your remote podcasting game, consider writing podcasting scripts for your upcoming episodes. Whether you're a minimalist, a maximalist, a solo recorder, or a co-host, you'll find that your production will benefit in endless ways from a podcast script.

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Podcast Script: How to Write One [Free Templates & Examples]

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How to write a podcast script is one of the biggest questions new podcasters ask when recording their first episode. The best podcast episodes may sound like casual, free-flowing conversations, but that's due to the hours of preparation and planning the hosts do before hitting the record button.

Ahead, we offer some best practices to get your started, whether you plan to prepare a word-for-word script or want to leave room for ad libbing. We'll give you a high level view of what a podcast script looks like, go over some tips to help you write your first script, and discuss the three podcast formats that require scripting for cohesive episodes.

Podcast Script Outline Templates

When you write a podcast script, it helps to start with a bird's eye view of your show. This outline will create a guide that keeps you on track and ensures you hit all the right points. It will also help you prepare transitions and get everything in within the allotted time.

Here's a sample of a podcast script template. Notice how it includes all of the important segments we listed above. In the case of an interview podcast, replace each topic with a question for your guest.

1. Sponsor message

2. Introduction

3. Musical jingle/sound effects

4. Longer explanation of what's in store

5. Topic 1

1. Main point

2. Supporting point

3. Supporting data

4. Supporting quote

6. Segue

7. Topic 2

1. Main point

2. Supporting point

3. Supporting data

4. Supporting quote

8. Sponsor message

9. Topic 3

1. Main point

2. Supporting point

3. Supporting data

4. Supporting quote

10. Segue

11. Outro

12. Call to action

13. Sponsor message

14. Musical jingle/sound effects

Obviously your podcast script doesn't have to mirror that outline. Customize it to fit the needs of your show and your preferences.

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Podcast Script Tips for Beginners

We recommend all newbies prepare some kind of podcast script before they hit record. Talking intelligently, smoothly, and clearly is challenging without practice. During the recording, you can focus on your mechanics, like enunciating, removing filler words, and controlling your tone and volume. Over time, you'll be able to reduce your podcast script to a simple outline with notes.

Here are a few tips that will help you craft an engaging podcast script.

Keep it conversational

The biggest challenge of writing a podcast script is keeping it conversational. If you aren't careful, reading a podcast script can lead to a flat, monotone delivery.

A lot of podcasters find it useful to speak their script (like a rehearsal for their recording) with a speech-to-text tool open to dictate their words. This creates a natural pattern and puts your words on a page so you can read them during your recording. Just make sure to give it an edit to smooth out rough patches and include all your information. Google Docs has a free tool that comes in handy here. You can even use this as your podcast transcript.

Use delivery notes

Another trick every good podcast script includes are delivery notes. These are notes within your script that indicate pauses, emphasis, laughs, sighs, and other dramatic effects. These elements breathe life into your podcast script so it feels natural. Make sure to read your podcast script aloud with your delivery notes so they sound genuine.

Allow for some riffing

Just because you write a podcast script before your recording doesn't mean you are bound to it. It's quite alright to go off script during your recording if you think of something important or valuable on the spot. If you decide you don't like it, you can always edit it out later.

That said, be mindful about going off on irrelevant tangents. If you add a bunch of fluff content to your recording, you're just a waste of time in front of the microphone and you're editing software later.

Describe the scene

Podcasting is an audio medium, which means our audience doesn't have any visual cues. If you refer to something, like an image, person, or video, make sure to describe it well so your listeners can picture it in their mind. Your descriptions should be detailed and vibrant.

It sounds easy, but this is a hard skill to master. You may find it is odd to speak to people who aren't in the room who can't see what you see. It may help to think of recording a podcast like talking to someone on the phone.

This doesn't mean you need to give a detailed description of everything you say, but you'll want to be aware of any concepts, images, or topics that need extra description for your listeners who are effectively blind.

Maintain a reasonable pace

The best podcast episodes maintain a consistent space that keeps listeners engaged. A good pace is not too fast and not too slow. There shouldn't be any long, unexplained pauses. And there shouldn't be any moments where you talk too fast to be understood.

Use segments and transitions to keep your podcast script organized and help listeners understand where they are in your episode. For instance, you might divide your episode into chapters with their own titles, or turn your lessons into numbered steps or tips.

Write transition phrases into your podcast script to move between segments. For example, you might say, "Now that you understand the importance of user data, let's talk about the tools you need to collect it."

Be yourself

You are a unique person with your own personality. It's much easier and more natural to be yourself than to try to be someone else, even if that someone else is a successful podcast. While it's useful to take lessons from the pros, don't try to mimic them. Write a podcast script that serves your needs and shows off your personality.

Basic Podcast Script Segments With Templates

While every podcast script is different depending on which type of show you host, you'll want to prepare some standard segments ahead of time to make sure you hit all of your talking points. When it's time for your prepared content, simply read from your prepared segment, then dive back into your episode's unique podcast script.

Show introduction

A show's introduction has three key qualities: It's short, welcomes listeners to the episode, and includes a brief pitch about the podcast. Generally, you'll use the same script for each episode to consistently welcome listeners to your latest episode. The easiest intro to script follows this basic setup:

"Welcome to [podcast name], the show that [brief podcast pitch or tagline]. I'm [host name] and today we're talking about [episode topic] with [guest name]. We also have a surprise guest for you at the end of the show, so make sure you listen all the way through."

Guest introductions

If you interview guests on your podcast, you don't want to fumble their name or credentials as they're introduced to the show. Writing out a basic introduction script will ensure that you get it right the first time. This is also a great opportunity to provide context around why your listeners should care about your guest's expertise. The introduction can be as simple as:

"Now it's time to welcome [guest name] to [podcast name]. She/he/they are here to [purpose of guest: provide expertise, answer questions, tell their story, etc.]. Hi, [guest first name], thanks for joining us."

Sponsor ad messages

The scripts for your sponsor's messaging will depend on how much control the brand wants over their ad placements. A sponsor may provide a word-for-word script you need to follow while others will give talking points where you can add in conversational elements that are unique to your show. In either scenario, you'll want to chart out exactly what to say so your ads sound natural, your listeners buy their products, and your sponsors keep coming back.

"Today's episode is brought to you by [sponsor name]. [Sponsor name] is [launch into the benefits of the sponsor's product or service and why the listener should buy it].

Some sponsors will supply you with a pre-written segment that they expect you to read on your show. These save you the trouble of writing your own segment, but they may feel cold and unengaging. Work with your sponsor to come up with a message that's right for your audience.

Show outro

Your outro is your opportunity to thank your guests for participating, recap what you discussed (and the value you gave your listeners), and thank your audience for their time, and announce upcoming episodes, events, or promotions.

"Make sure to join our Facebook group [name] if you haven't already where we break down this episode throughout the week. Get your tickets to our live show in [place] at our website [url] before they sell out."

Calls to Action (CTAs)

Your calls-to-action are a chance to ask for more listener support, from subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts or writing a review. These are important for increasing podcast downloads.

The best CTAs sound authentic and emphasize how easy it is to do the action you're asking of your audience. Remember, your CTA priorities will shift over time as you start selling merchandise or offer premium subscriptions so you'll end up writing a few different scripts to fit each need. Here's a good place to start:

"Thanks for listening to [podcast name]. Before we go, show some love for your favorite podcast by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Then stay tuned for next week where we [next episode's topic]."

Types Of Podcast Scripts With Templates

The type of show you host is a big factor in whether you decide to write a podcast script. There are generally three types of podcast formats that are best served with a script.

1. Solo show podcasts

If you host a podcast by yourself, it helps to prepare at least a basic outline before you start recording. You may find it difficult to come up with things to say for 30 or 45 minutes if you don't plan ahead. But many solo shows write a complete word-for-word script of each episode. Once the script is finished, recording and editing are quick and painless.

If you decide to write only notes for your podcast script, organize them in a logical order that leads through your content. Start with a few section headers that include supporting data points and relevant anecdotes. Here's a sample of an outline from GothamCast.

Section headers represent the important topics or themes of your episode, helping you stay on track to avoid forgetting important points. Having this general outline also helps you speak in an active, conversational tone that listeners find engaging. As you gain experience recording from a basic outline, you'll find it creates some of the most natural sounding and authentic podcast episodes.

One of the biggest advantages of hosting a solo show is you can do a lot of post-production that other podcast formats can't. If you aren't happy with the way you said something, you can simply say it again and cut out the mistake later, repeating this process until you're satisfied.

2. Interview show podcast scripts

Interview-style podcast episodes generally require more podcast script preparation compared to other formats for both you and the interviewee. As the host, it's important to know exactly what you'll ask your guest for two main reasons.

Detailing a list of questions and main talking points will stimulate conversation, helping you avoid running out of things to say. If you cut the session short because you're unprepared, your guest may not arrange another time to record. Not only does this leave you looking unprofessional, but you'll also end up with a partial episode.

Second, your guest likely has less podcast experience than you, so they're not as comfortable thinking on their feet. Providing a list of questions and comments before the show allows them to prepare the thoughts and anecdotes they want to share during the recording. Essentially, the more comfortable the guest, the more conversational the interview so you create an amazing episode.

Create a list of questions and topics that you hope to address on your show. Send them to your guest a few days before the recording so they have some time to prepare their thoughts.

3. Co-Host show podcast script

When you work with a co-host, it's best to use a hybrid approach. You'll want to script some things, but leave other areas of your episode open for organic conversation.

Some organization beforehand will help you avoid some classic co-host mistakes, such as...

Interrupting one another. ("This is important and I want to mention it before you move on.")

Making the same argument your co-host made a moment ago.

Talking so long people forget your co-host is on the show.

Transitioning abruptly from one point to another.

Map out your episode with a basic outline (like you would for a solo show) and add supporting points, data, and anecdotes under each heading. Then tag each line item with someone's name so you distribute the talking smoothly. You'll want to script and note who will take care of the basic podcast segments of the episode too, like your show's introduction and CTAs.

Finally, add scripted transitions to your outlines. Questions are the easiest way to do this, sort of like you're interviewing each other. Here's an example:

Jim: "...and that's when the judge sends the jury to deliberate. How long would you say deliberation usually takes in a case like this?"

Mike: "It's tough to say, but I would expect at least three hours. First, the court has to re-explain the charges..."

Notice how this script with a podcast script written for co-hosts leave space for each person to enter smoothly, and how each is given enough speaking time to make a point without crowding out the other person.

With a co-host, it's important to remember to record each person on different tracks. This way you can edit your voices independently later on, saving you a few headaches and a lot of editing time.

Preparation Is Key

Preparation is a critical part of producing high quality podcast episodes. Writing a podcast script is a key way to ensure your audio is clear, tight, and valuable for your listeners. You don't have to write out every word you intend to say, but it's important to have notes for each episode to keep you on track, especially if you're new to podcasting.

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