TEMPLATE
Podcast outline generator
Turn a working title and topic into a complete episode outline with an intro, main discussion segments with talking points, and an outro, structured for natural conversation and ready to use as your recording guide.
Strengths
Why use the podcast outline template
- Structures the full episode in one output (intro with context, discussion segments with talking points per segment, and an outro) so you record with a clear roadmap rather than improvising the direction mid-episode.
- Guest name and host style inputs tailor the outline for interview episodes versus solo formats, shifting talking points from open discussion prompts to structured exploration of the topic.
- Episode number optional input helps maintain a consistent episode structure across a series, ensuring the outline format stays recognizable as your show grows rather than varying episode to episode.
Inputs
Required inputs
- working title
- topic
Optional inputs
- guest name
- host style
- episode number
- video length
Output structure
# [Episode Title]
## Intro
- [Welcome And Context]
- [Episode Hook]
## Segment 1: [Topic Area]
- [Talking Point]
- [Talking Point]
## Segment 2: [Topic Area]
- [Talking Point]
- [Talking Point]
## Segment 3: [Topic Area]
- [Talking Point]
- [Talking Point]
## Outro
- [Key Takeaway]
- [Call To Action]Output structure shown. Your inputs drive the actual content.
Available in
Use this template inside AresGen
AI Writer
Generate outlines for a full episode batch. Work through your planned episode topics and produce a distinct structure for each before recording week begins.
ExploreAI Chat
Expand a segment with more talking points, reorder the episode flow, or add a sponsor break placeholder interactively without regenerating the full outline.
ExploreTemplates library
Pair with the explainer script template for episodes that benefit from a more structured narration alongside conversation, or with YouTube video outline for video podcast formats.
ExploreFrequently asked
What inputs are required?
Does the outline work for both solo and interview episodes?
How many segments does the outline include?
Can I use this for video podcast episodes?
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