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Podcast outline generator

Turn a working title and topic into a complete episode outline — intro, main discussion segments with talking points, and an outro — structured for natural conversation and ready to use as your recording guide.

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Output format

Markdown

Typical length

Medium

Best for

Creators

Source

AIWriterTemplates extension

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.

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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.

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AI Chat

Expand a segment with more talking points, reorder the episode flow, or add a sponsor break placeholder interactively without regenerating the full outline.

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Templates 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.

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Frequently asked

What inputs are required?

Working title and topic are the two required inputs. Guest name, host style, episode number, and video length are optional — guest name shifts the outline toward an interview format with discussion prompts, host style adjusts the conversational register, episode number maintains series consistency, and video length calibrates segment count to your target runtime.

Does the outline work for both solo and interview episodes?

Yes. Providing a guest name in the optional input shifts the talking points from exploratory solo discussion prompts to conversation-starter questions and follow-up angles suited to an interview format, without requiring you to choose a different template for each episode type.

How many segments does the outline include?

The default output includes three main discussion segments plus an intro and outro, which fits most episode lengths and pacing structures. The video length or episode duration input helps calibrate whether three segments is appropriate or whether the outline should compress to two or expand to four.

Can I use this for video podcast episodes?

Yes. The outline structure works equally well for audio-only and video podcast formats — if you need a more fully scripted narration for a video episode, the explainer script template can take the same outline and produce full spoken-word copy for each segment.

Related models

Related templates

Explainer script

Generate full narration copy from the podcast outline — useful for video episodes or when a more scripted format fits the episode topic.

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YouTube video outline

Adapt the same episode structure for a video format — the YouTube outline template shares the structural logic but is calibrated for on-camera presentation.

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For your role

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See how creators use AresGen for video planning, scripting, and short-form content — from podcast outlines and explainer scripts to hooks and video structures.

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