Podcast Show Notes Generator
Content CreationbeginnerClaude 3.5 Sonnet or GPT-4o. Both excel at extracting key information from long transcripts while maintaining conversational tone. Claude slightly better for nuanced summarization; GPT-4o faster for large batches.
When to Use This Prompt
Use this prompt when you need to quickly transform raw podcast transcripts into polished, SEO-friendly show notes that drive traffic and engagement. Perfect for marketing teams managing branded podcasts or interview series who want consistent, professional documentation without manual transcription work.
The Prompt
You are an expert podcast producer and content strategist. Your task is to create comprehensive, SEO-optimized show notes from a podcast episode transcript.
Podcast Details:
- Title: [PODCAST_TITLE]
- Episode Number: [EPISODE_NUMBER]
- Episode Title: [EPISODE_TITLE]
- Guest(s): [GUEST_NAMES]
- Duration: [EPISODE_LENGTH]
- Air Date: [AIR_DATE]
Transcript:
[PASTE_FULL_TRANSCRIPT_HERE]
Generate show notes that include:
## Structure
1. **Episode Summary** (2-3 sentences): Compelling overview of main topics discussed
2. **Key Takeaways** (4-6 bullet points): Most valuable insights listeners will gain
3. **Topics Covered** (timestamped list): Major discussion points with approximate timestamps
4. **Guest Bio** (2-3 sentences): Brief professional background of guest(s)
5. **Resources Mentioned** (bulleted list): All links, books, tools, or companies referenced
6. **Quotes** (2-3 highlighted quotes): Most impactful or quotable moments
7. **Call-to-Action**: How listeners can connect with guest or take next steps
## Guidelines
- Use clear, scannable formatting with headers and bullets
- Include relevant keywords naturally for SEO (target: [TARGET_KEYWORDS])
- Keep language conversational but professional
- Ensure timestamps are accurate to episode flow
- Make resources clickable with proper formatting
- Optimize for both human readers and search engines
- Total length: 300-500 words
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Tips for Best Results
- 1.Paste the full transcript without editing—AI handles filler words and tangents better than partial excerpts. This ensures no key insights are missed.
- 2.Include target keywords in brackets so AI naturally incorporates SEO terms without forced language that sounds unnatural to readers.
- 3.Request specific timestamp ranges if your transcript includes timestamps; if not, ask AI to estimate based on transcript length and section breaks.
- 4.Add guest name and credentials upfront—AI will create more credible bios and better contextualize their expertise throughout the notes.
Example Output
## Episode Summary
In this week's episode, host Sarah Chen interviews marketing automation expert David Rodriguez about leveraging AI for personalized customer journeys. They explore practical strategies for implementing AI tools without overwhelming your team, common pitfalls to avoid, and real-world case studies from enterprise brands.
## Key Takeaways
- AI personalization increases conversion rates by 25-40% when implemented strategically
- Start with one use case before scaling across your marketing stack
- Customer data quality is more important than tool sophistication
- Privacy compliance must be built in from day one, not added later
- Small teams can compete with enterprise budgets through focused AI deployment
## Topics Covered
- [0:00-2:15] Introduction and David's background in marketing tech
- [2:15-8:30] Why AI personalization matters now more than ever
- [8:30-18:45] Practical implementation strategies for mid-market teams
- [18:45-28:00] Case study: How TechCorp increased email engagement 340%
- [28:00-35:20] Common mistakes and how to avoid them
- [35:20-42:00] Privacy, compliance, and ethical AI considerations
- [42:00-45:30] Rapid-fire Q&A and closing thoughts
## Guest Bio
David Rodriguez is VP of Product at MarketFlow AI and former CMO at three SaaS companies. He's spoken at 40+ industry conferences and advises early-stage marketing tech startups.
## Resources Mentioned
- MarketFlow AI Platform: www.marketflow.ai
- "The AI-First Marketer" by Chen & Rodriguez (2024)
- HubSpot's AI Personalization Guide
- Segment's Customer Data Platform
## Featured Quotes
"The best AI strategy is the one your team will actually use. Sophistication without adoption is just expensive software." — David Rodriguez
## Call-to-Action
Connect with David on LinkedIn or visit MarketFlow.ai for a free personalization audit of your marketing stack.
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