# Plan the first season of my podcast episode by episode

An 8-12 episode season plan with titles, angles, guest ideas, and a recording schedule you can keep.

- Topic: Content & Social Media
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Plan, Fill-in Template, Step-by-step
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/plan-the-first-season-of-my-podcast-episode-by-episode

## Prompt

```text
Plan the first season of my podcast. This is step 2 of a podcast launch pack; it works on its own, but paste the concept, format, and promise from step 1 if you have them.

**Show promise and target listener:** [DETAILS]
**Format and episode length:** [e.g. 30-minute interviews]
**Season length:** [e.g. 10 episodes]
**Release cadence and launch date:** [e.g. weekly from DATE]
**Guests I can realistically get:** [names or types - or "solo only"]
**Questions my audience actually asks:** [LIST - from comments, customers, forums]

Rules:
- Recommend releasing 2-3 episodes on launch day so new listeners can binge; make those the strongest and most broadly useful.
- Mix episode types: foundational, tactical how-to, story or case study, contrarian take.
- Each episode answers one question the listener has; no vague "conversation with X" topics.
- Build in a buffer: at least 3 episodes recorded before launch.

Return:
1. **Season table:** # | Working title (searchable, specific) | Listener question it answers | Type | Guest or solo | Key takeaway | Release date.
2. **Season arc:** how episodes build on each other and the reason to keep listening.
3. **Guest shortlist:** for each guest slot, the type of person and why they'd say yes.
4. **Production calendar:** record, edit, and publish dates working back from launch.
5. **3 backup episodes** I can record solo if a guest cancels.
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS
- e.g. 30-minute interviews
- e.g. 10 episodes
- e.g. weekly from DATE
- names or types - or "solo only"
- LIST - from comments, customers, forums

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