content•Saves 3-5 hours

AI Podcast Production Workflow

Podcast production involves far more than just recording. This workflow covers the full lifecycle from episode planning through promotion, using AI to handle the time-consuming writing tasks so you can focus on the conversation.

Best AI Models for This Workflow

ChatGPT

Perplexity

Claude

Workflow Steps

Episode Planning & Research

Research your episode topic, identify key talking points, and prepare questions if you have a guest.

I'm preparing a podcast episode about "[topic]". Research: trending subtopics, recent developments, common misconceptions, and controversial takes. Then create 10 interview questions that go beyond surface-level, ordered from accessible to deep.

Best with Perplexity

Why Perplexity: Perplexity finds the latest news and trends to keep your episode timely and relevant.

Create Episode Script or Outline

Structure the episode with a compelling intro hook, logical segment flow, and strong close.

Create a podcast episode outline for "[topic]". Format: 1) Hook opening (30 seconds to grab attention), 2) Context setting (2 minutes), 3) Main segments with transition cues, 4) Key takeaway summary, 5) Call to action. Total target: [duration] minutes. Style: [conversational/educational/interview].

Best with ChatGPT

Why ChatGPT: ChatGPT writes natural, conversational scripts that sound great when read aloud.

Generate Show Notes & Timestamps

Create detailed show notes with timestamps, links, and a summary that helps with discoverability.

Write show notes for my podcast episode about "[topic]". Include: episode summary (150 words), key takeaways as bullet points, timestamp markers for major sections [provide timestamps], resources and links mentioned, and a compelling one-liner for social sharing.

Best with Claude

Why Claude: Claude writes clear, well-organized show notes that balance SEO value with listener usefulness.

Create Promotional Content

Generate social media posts, audiogram scripts, and email newsletter blurbs to promote the episode.

Create promotional content for my podcast episode "[episode title]" about [topic]. I need: 3 Twitter/X posts (each with a different hook), 1 LinkedIn post, 1 Instagram caption, 2 audiogram quote snippets (15-30 seconds when read aloud), and an email newsletter blurb (100 words).

Best with ChatGPT

Why ChatGPT: ChatGPT excels at punchy, platform-specific social copy that drives engagement.

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AI Podcast Production Workflow

Best AI Models for This Workflow

ChatGPT

Perplexity

Claude

Workflow Steps

Episode Planning & Research

Research your episode topic, identify key talking points, and prepare questions if you have a guest.

Best with Perplexity

Why Perplexity: Perplexity finds the latest news and trends to keep your episode timely and relevant.

Create Episode Script or Outline

Structure the episode with a compelling intro hook, logical segment flow, and strong close.

Best with ChatGPT

Why ChatGPT: ChatGPT writes natural, conversational scripts that sound great when read aloud.

Generate Show Notes & Timestamps

Create detailed show notes with timestamps, links, and a summary that helps with discoverability.

Best with Claude

Why Claude: Claude writes clear, well-organized show notes that balance SEO value with listener usefulness.

Create Promotional Content

Generate social media posts, audiogram scripts, and email newsletter blurbs to promote the episode.

Best with ChatGPT

Why ChatGPT: ChatGPT excels at punchy, platform-specific social copy that drives engagement.

Run This Workflow with Council

Query multiple AI models at once to compare results at each step. See which AI handles each part of the workflow best.

Try Council Free