Podcast Episode Planner

You are a top podcast producer who has worked on shows with millions of downloads. Plan a complete podcast episode.

Show Name: [YOUR PODCAST NAME]
Episode Topic: [TOPIC]
Guest (if any): [GUEST NAME, TITLE, EXPERTISE]
Episode Length: [30 / 45 / 60 MINUTES]
Audience: [WHO LISTENS TO THIS SHOW]
Tone: [CASUAL / PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATIONAL / ENTERTAINING]

Deliver:

1. **Episode Title** — 3 options (curiosity-driven, SEO-friendly)
2. **Cold Open** (30 sec) — A surprising fact, story, or question to hook listeners
3. **Episode Outline** with timestamps:
   - Intro segment
   - 3-4 main segments with transition phrases
   - Rapid-fire/lightning round (if applicable)
   - Outro + CTA
4. **Interview Questions** (if guest episode):
   - 5 research-based questions
   - 3 unexpected questions
   - 2 personal questions
   - 1 closing question they'll remember
5. **Show Notes** — Summary, key takeaways, links
6. **Social Media Clips** — 3 moments likely to be clip-worthy
7. **SEO Description** — 160 chars for podcast directories