Podcast Automation Comprehensive skill for automating podcast production and distribution. Core Workflows 1. Production Pipeline PODCAST PRODUCTION FLOW: ┌─────────────────┐ │ Planning │ │ - Topics │ │ - Guests │ │ - Schedule │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Recording │ │ - Audio │ │ - Video (opt) │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Editing │ │ - Clean audio │ │ - Add intro │ │ - Mastering │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Production │ │ - Show notes │ │ - Transcript │ │ - Chapters │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Distribution │ │ - RSS │ │ - Platforms │ │ - Social │ └─────────────────┘ 2. Episode Configuration episode_config : metadata : title : "{{episode_title}}" episode_number : "{{number}}" season : "{{season}}" description : "{{description}}" audio : file : "episode_{{number}}.mp3" format : mp3 bitrate : 128kbps sample_rate : 44100 settings : explicit : false episode_type : full

full, trailer, bonus

chapters : - start : "00:00:00" title : "Introduction" - start : "00:02:30" title : "Main Topic" - start : "00:45:00" title : "Q&A" - start : "00:55:00" title : "Wrap Up" links : - title : "Show Notes" url : "{{show_notes_url}}" - title : "Guest's Website" url : "{{guest_url}}" Audio Processing Processing Pipeline audio_processing : input : format : wav channels : stereo processing : - step : noise_reduction threshold : - 30db - step : normalization target_lufs : -16 - step : compression ratio : 4 : 1 threshold : - 20db - step : eq preset : voice_enhance - step : add_intro file : "intro.mp3" fade_in : 2s - step : add_outro file : "outro.mp3" fade_out : 3s output : format : mp3 bitrate : 128kbps filename : "{{show}}_E{{number}}.mp3" Mastering Template mastering_config : loudness : target : - 16 LUFS range : 8 LU true_peak : - 1 dBTP eq_settings : high_pass : 80Hz presence_boost : +2dB @ 3kHz air : +1dB @ 12kHz dynamics : compressor : ratio : 3 : 1 attack : 10ms release : 100ms limiter : ceiling : - 1dB Show Notes Template Episode Notes show_notes_template : format : markdown structure : |

{{episode_title}}

Episode {{number}} | Season {{season}}

Published: { { publish_date } } Duration: { { duration } }

Summary

{ { summary } }

Guest

{ {

if guest}}

** { { guest.name } } ** - { { guest.title } } - Website : { { guest.website } } - Twitter : { { guest.twitter } } - LinkedIn : { { guest.linkedin } } { { /if } }

Timestamps

{ {

each chapters}}

- { { this.start } } - { { this.title } } { { /each } }

Key Takeaways

{ {

each takeaways}}

- { { this } } { { /each } }

Resources Mentioned

{ {

each resources}}

- [ { { this.title } } ] ( { { this.url } } ) { { /each } }

Subscribe

- [ Apple Podcasts ] ( { { apple_url } } ) - [ Spotify ] ( { { spotify_url } } ) - [ RSS Feed ] ( { { rss_url } } ) RSS Feed Management Feed Configuration rss_feed : channel : title : "{{podcast_name}}" description : "{{podcast_description}}" language : "en-us" copyright : "© 2024 {{company}}" author : "{{host_name}}" owner : name : "{{owner_name}}" email : "{{owner_email}}" image : url : "{{artwork_url}}" width : 3000 height : 3000 categories : - "Business" - "Technology" explicit : false itunes : type : episodic

or serial

complete : false items : - title : "{{episode.title}}" description : "{{episode.description}}" enclosure : url : "{{audio_url}}" length : "{{file_size}}" type : "audio/mpeg" pubDate : "{{publish_date}}" duration : "{{duration}}" explicit : false episode : "{{number}}" season : "{{season}}" Distribution Platform Distribution distribution_platforms : primary : - platform : apple_podcasts api : podcasts_connect auto_publish : true - platform : spotify api : spotify_for_podcasters auto_publish : true secondary : - google_podcasts - amazon_music - stitcher - overcast - pocket_casts - castbox video : - platform : youtube type : full_episode thumbnail : auto_generate - platform : youtube type : clips count : 3 - 5 duration : 60s Social Distribution social_promotion : on_publish : - platform : twitter posts : - type : announcement text : | 🎙️ New Episode! { { episode.title } } { { teaser } } Listen now : { { link } } - type : clip audio_clip : 60s timestamp : best_moment - platform : linkedin text : | Excited to share our latest episode! { { episode.title } } Key takeaways : { { takeaways } } Link in comments 👇 - platform : instagram type : carousel slides : - cover_image - quote_1 - quote_2 - cta Analytics Dashboard PODCAST ANALYTICS - LAST 30 DAYS ═══════════════════════════════════════ DOWNLOADS: 45,230 (+12%) UNIQUE LISTENERS: 28,450 BY EPISODE: ┌─────────────────────────────────────┬───────────┐ │ Episode │ Downloads │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┼───────────┤ │ E45: Interview with CEO │ 8,450 │ │ E44: Industry Trends 2024 │ 6,230 │ │ E43: Behind the Scenes │ 5,890 │ └─────────────────────────────────────┴───────────┘ BY PLATFORM: Apple Podcasts ████████████████ 52% Spotify ██████████░░░░░░ 32% Google ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% Other ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% LISTENER RETENTION: 0-25% ████████████████████ 100% 25-50% ██████████████████░░ 89% 50-75% ██████████████░░░░░░ 72% 75-100% ████████████░░░░░░░░ 58% GEOGRAPHY: United States ████████████████ 65% United Kingdom ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 12% Canada ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% Australia ██░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5% Guest Management Guest Workflow guest_workflow : outreach : template : | Hi {{guest_name}}, I'm the host of { { podcast_name } } , a podcast about { { topic } } . I'd love to have you on to discuss { { proposed_topic } } . Our audience is { { audience_description } } . Would you be interested ? scheduling : tool : calendly duration : 60_minutes buffer : 15_minutes pre_interview : send_days_before : 3 includes : - recording_guide - topic_outline - tech_requirements - consent_form post_interview : - send_thank_you - share_publish_date - provide_promotional_assets - request_share Monetization Revenue Streams monetization : sponsorships : placements : - pre_roll : 15 - 30s - mid_roll : 60s - post_roll : 15s pricing : cpm : 25

per 1000 downloads

premium_content

:

platform

:

patreon

tiers

:

-

name

:

"Supporter"

price

:

5

benefits

:

-

ad_free_episodes

-

bonus_content

-

name

:

"Premium"

price

:

15

benefits

:

-

all_supporter

-

exclusive_episodes

-

community_access

affiliate

:

programs

:

-

amazon_associates

-

product_partnerships

disclosure

:

required

Best Practices

Consistent Schedule

Same day/time each week

Quality Audio

Invest in good equipment

Show Notes

Detailed and SEO-optimized

Transcripts

Accessibility and SEO

Promotion

Multi-platform marketing

Engage Listeners

Respond to feedback

Analytics

Track and improve

Guest Prep

Well-prepared interviews