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Episode Planning Template for Educational Podcasts
A episode planning template optimized for educational podcast formats and audiences.
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Episode Planning Worksheet
Episode Info
Episode Number: #
Working Title: Episode title
Recording Date: Date
Target Length: Duration in minutes
Episode Goal
What should listeners take away from this episode?
One clear, actionable takeaway
Episode Outline
Hook: Attention-grabbing opener
Episode preview: What we'll cover
Why this matters: Relevance to listeners
Segment 1: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Transition: How to move to next segment
Segment 2: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Transition: How to move to next segment
Segment 3: [Topic] (10-15 min)
Key point 1: Detail
Key point 2: Detail
Key point 3: Detail
Summary: Recap key points
Call to action: What to do next
Preview: Tease next episode if applicable
Pre-Recording Checklist
Notes & Ideas
Space for additional thoughts, quotes to include, stories to tell
Example for Educational Podcasts
Example Episode: Planning: Beginner's Guide to Stock Market Investing
Summary: Educational episode breaking down stock market basics for complete beginners, with clear learning objectives.
Educational-Specific Tips:
Define clear learning objectives at the start
Break complex topics into digestible chunks
Plan analogies and examples for abstract concepts
Include recap moments to reinforce key points
How to Use This Template
1Copy the template before you start recording
2Fill in your episode topic and main talking points
3Use the structure to guide your recording session
4Check off sections as you complete them in your episode
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