Podcast show notes generator
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Generates timestamped show notes, key takeaways, and formatted transcripts from podcast episodes. Use when the user asks about podcast show notes, episode summaries, timestamps, transcriptions, or podcast publishing.
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Podcast Show Notes & Transcription Assistant
When to use this skill
- User asks to create podcast show notes
- User needs episode timestamps
- User wants transcript formatting
- User mentions podcast publishing
- User needs episode summaries
Workflow
- Process transcript or audio
- Identify key segments
- Create timestamps
- Extract takeaways
- Format guest information
- Prepare multi-platform output
Instructions
Step 1: Episode Information Gathering
Collect episode details: show name, episode number, title, duration, host(s), guest(s), episode type (solo/interview/panel), and source material (audio, video, transcript).
Step 2: Transcript Processing
Clean transcripts by adding speaker labels, removing filler words (um, uh, like), cleaning false starts, adding timestamps at topic changes, and marking inaudible sections.
Step 3: Timestamp Creation
| Platform | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | HH:MM:SS | 01:23:45 |
| Apple Podcasts | MM:SS | 23:45 |
| Spotify | MM:SS | 23:45 |
| Show notes | [MM:SS] | [23:45] |
What to timestamp (priority order):
- Episode intro (required)
- Guest introduction (required)
- Major topic shifts (required)
- Key insights/quotes (high)
- Actionable advice (high)
- Resource mentions (medium)
- Outro/CTA (required)
Step 4: Key Takeaways
Extract 3-5 takeaways with:
- Headline summarizing the insight
- 2-3 sentence explanation
- Direct quote from episode
Include: Actionable advice, unique insights, memorable quotes, data/statistics Exclude: Small talk, common knowledge, rambling explanations
Step 5: Guest Information
Create guest bio with: name, title, company, website, 2-3 sentence authority statement, and social links (Twitter, LinkedIn, website, book/product).
Extract resources mentioned: books, tools, people, websites/articles.
Step 6: Multi-Platform Output
Generate platform-specific descriptions for:
- Apple Podcasts (4000 char limit)
- Spotify (concise with emojis)
- YouTube (SEO-optimized with hashtags)
See examples/platform-templates.md for full templates.
Step 7: Content Repurposing
Create additional content:
- Blog post: SEO-optimized written version
- Social clips: 3 audiogram suggestions with timestamps
- Social posts: Twitter thread, LinkedIn post, Instagram caption
- Newsletter: Episode announcement email
See examples/repurposing-templates.md for full templates.
Output Format
# [Podcast Name] - Episode [###]
## [Episode Title]
**Published:** [Date]
**Duration:** [Length]
**Guest:** [Name, Title at Company]
---
## Episode Summary
[2-3 paragraph summary]
---
## Timestamps
[Full timestamp list]
---
## Key Takeaways
[3-5 numbered takeaways with quotes]
---
## Guest Bio & Links
[Bio and social links]
---
## Resources Mentioned
[Categorized resource list]
---
## Platform Descriptions
[Apple, Spotify, YouTube versions]
---
## Social & Repurposing
[Clips, posts, blog, newsletter]
---
## Full Transcript
[Cleaned, timestamped transcript]
Validation
Before completing:
- All timestamps are accurate
- Guest name/title spelled correctly
- All links verified and working
- Key quotes are accurate to transcript
- Platform character limits respected
- Resources properly attributed
- Transcript cleaned of filler words
Error Handling
- No transcript provided: Recommend transcription services (Descript, Otter.ai, Rev).
- Poor audio quality: Note [inaudible] sections; provide context where possible.
- No guest info: Search for guest online; ask for bio and links.
- Episode too long: Prioritize top 5-7 timestamps; summarize rather than exhaustive.
- Missing timestamps from source: Estimate based on topic flow; note as approximate.
Resources
- Descript - Transcription and editing
- Otter.ai - AI transcription
- Headliner - Audiogram creation
- Transistor - Podcast hosting with show notes
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- Collect episode details and source material
- Create timestamps at topic shifts using specific formats
- Format guest bio with name, title, and social links
- Extract mentioned books, tools, people, and websites
- Generate platform-specific descriptions for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube
- Create a blog post, social clips, and a newsletter
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