Podcast Episode Planner

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Podcast episode planner board with Control Panel and Outline, Cut Marks, Assets, Distribution

Everything for one episode, in one place

This template helps creators plan and publish an episode without juggling tabs. Fill Episode Info, outline with indents, drop cut marks as you record, attach audio/art, and check off distribution when you ship.

  • Plan segments with clear indentation
  • Mark edits while recording
  • Keep assets and links together
  • Publish everywhere with confidence

Fill Episode Info

Add title, guest, record/publish dates, goals, and owners directly in the Episode list. Start Here explains the flow and stays title‑only for fast scanning.

Outline with indentation

Draft segments at level 0 and sub‑beats at levels 1–2. Keep headlines short so your eye tracks left→right quickly.

Drop Cut Marks as you record

Use the duplicate‑locked ‘00:00–00:00 —’ card to mark fixes in the moment. Add a short note so edits are obvious later.

Attach assets

Keep host/guest audio and artwork together. Use the file placeholders during planning, then replace with the real files when ready.

Distribute and track

Check off Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and your newsletter/blog with real URLs attached so you can find them later.

What’s inside

Control panel

Capture episode details and track work from prep to publish.

Workspace

Plan segments, mark edit spots, keep audio/art files together, and check off where you publish.

Quick edit note

While recording, drop a time note like 00:00–00:00 — what to fix so edits are easy later.

Episode info

Title, guest, record/publish dates, goals, and owners.

Outline

Write the main beats and short sub‑points so the show flows.

Sponsor read (optional)

Keep the read script, timestamps, and any reminders in one place.

Why this works

  • Plan segments with clear indentation
  • Mark edits while recording
  • Keep assets and links together
  • Publish everywhere with confidence

FAQ

Solo or interview?

Both. Episode Info covers guest/host details and owners, and Outline supports multiple speakers with indentation.

Do I need the calendar?

No. This board focuses on one episode. Add a calendar only when you have many dated items to visualize.