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True Crime
Show Notes Template for True Crime Podcasts
A show notes template optimized for true crime podcast formats and audiences.
Episode Title: [Episode Number] - [Guest Name/Topic]
Quick Summary
2-3 sentence overview of what this episode covers
Key Takeaways
First major insight or tip
Second major insight or tip
Third major insight or tip
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Topic 1
15:45 Topic 2
28:00 Topic 3
45:00 Closing thoughts
Resources Mentioned
Resource 1(link)
Resource 2(link)
About [Guest Name]
Brief bio if applicable
Connect With Us
Website: Your website
Twitter: @handle
Email: contact email
Support the Show
Call to action - subscribe, review, share
Example for True Crime Podcasts
Example Episode: Episode 56: The Disappearance of Sarah Mitchell - Part 1
Summary: We examine the 2019 disappearance of Sarah Mitchell, including never-before-heard witness accounts and new evidence.
True Crime-Specific Tips:
Include content warnings at the top
Link to official case resources and tip lines
Add trigger warning for sensitive content
Include victim support resources
How to Use This Template
1Copy the template and paste it into your episode description or show notes page
2Replace the placeholder text in [brackets] with your episode-specific content
3Add timestamps at natural break points in your episode
4Include relevant links to resources, guests, and your podcast channels
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