# Write a short podcast or show intro from the episode transcript

Turns a full episode transcript into a punchy 20-60 second intro that teases the most surprising moments without spoilers.

- Topic: Content & Social Media
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Meetings, Write, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-a-short-podcast-or-show-intro-from-the-episode-transcript

## Prompt

```text
Write the intro the host reads at the start of my show.

**Show name and format:** [e.g. "weekly interview podcast", "YouTube panel show"]
**Host(s) and guest(s):** [NAMES and one line on who the guest is]
**Transcript or detailed notes:** [PASTE]
**Length:** [e.g. 20, 40, or 60 seconds read aloud]
**Tone:** [e.g. curious, warm, high-energy, dry]
**Usual intro pattern, if any:** [e.g. "always starts with a question"]

Steps:
1. List the 5-7 most interesting moments in the episode - surprising facts, strong opinions, personal stories, or practical takeaways - with timestamps if the transcript has them.
2. Pick the 2-4 strongest and write the intro around them, using concrete details rather than generic hype ("we talk about leadership").
3. Open with a hook in the first sentence, introduce the guest by why listeners should care, and close with a handoff into the episode.

Rules: tease, don't spoil the payoff of the best story. Only use facts and claims that appear in the transcript. Write for the ear - short sentences, no lists, easy to say aloud.

Return: the intro at the requested length, a shorter 15-second version, and 3 episode title options.
```

## What to fill in

- e.g. "weekly interview podcast", "YouTube panel show"
- NAMES and one line on who the guest is
- PASTE
- e.g. 20, 40, or 60 seconds read aloud
- e.g. curious, warm, high-energy, dry
- e.g. "always starts with a question"

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