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Podcast Season Planning Roadmap
Create a 12-week production calendar with themes and deadlines.
The Prompt
Act as a strategic podcast production manager developing a comprehensive season plan. Context: [PODCAST_NAME] is launching a [NUMBER]-episode season exploring [THEME]. Task: Create a detailed 12-week production calendar. Requirements: 1) Map weekly topics with ideal guest profiles (name 3 potential guests per episode) 2) Establish recording/edit/publish deadlines 3) Design 3 narrative arcs spanning 4 episodes each 4) Identify 5 promotional moments (e.g., teaser drops) 5) Schedule 2 buffer weeks for contingencies. Include: - Color-coded table with Episode # | Working Title | Guest Status | Key Talking Points | Production Deadlines - Resource checklist (equipment, budget line items) - Dependencies on [TEAM_MEMBERS] availability - Risk assessment for potential delays. Format: Multi-tab spreadsheet with visual timeline and written rationale for key decisions.
When to use this
When launching a new season or rebooting a podcast.
Pro tips
- →Plan holiday episodes early
- →Include audience engagement breaks
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