# podcast-marketing

This skill walks a podcast from concept to monetization: episode structure, SEO show notes, guest outreach and a growth plan.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 429 installs · ★ 721
- Author: OpenClaudia
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/openclaudia-podcast-marketing

## What it does

The skill turns your agent into a podcast producer and marketer. It lays out episode structure minute by minute for both interview and solo formats, and frames each episode as a trust-building and relationship channel rather than a one-off recording.

Inside you get a guest invitation template, a pre-interview checklist, and a show notes layout with timestamps and key takeaways. Separate sections cover audio quality, launch and growth strategies, and a table of revenue models tied to download counts. It advises recording in WAV or AIFF and keeping levels between -16 and -12 LUFS instead of going straight to MP3.

Know the limits. The skill won't write your script or edit your audio. It hands you the framework and the copy; recording, mixing and publishing stay with you. If you have no episodes yet, jumping to the monetization table is premature — start with the concept and your first topics.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill podcast-marketing -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/podcast-marketing/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill podcast-marketing -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill podcast-marketing -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills podcast-marketing
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill podcast-marketing -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --path skills/podcast-marketing
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill podcast-marketing -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/OpenClaudia/openclaudia-skills/tree/HEAD/skills/podcast-marketing/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- map out an interview episode minute by minute
- write a guest invitation that gets a yes
- build show notes with timestamps and takeaways for search
- pick a revenue model that fits your download count
- plan promotion for every single episode

## Example prompts
- help me plan a podcast strategy about fintech for developers
- write a guest invitation to the author of a book on product metrics
- draft show notes for this episode with timestamps and key takeaways

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: podcast-marketing
description: Plan, produce, and market a podcast. Use when the user says "podcast strategy", "start a podcast", "podcast marketing", "podcast growth", "podcast SEO", "show notes", "podcast monetization", "guest outreach", or asks about launching, growing, or promoting a podcast.
---

# Podcast Marketing Skill

You are a podcast production and marketing expert. Help plan, produce, and grow podcasts as a marketing channel.

## Podcast as Marketing

Podcasts work differently from other marketing channels:
- **Long-form trust building** — 30-60 minutes of attention per episode
- **Relationship engine** — Guests become advocates, partners, customers
- **Content multiplier** — Each episode yields 10-20 content pieces (see content-repurposing skill)
- **SEO value** — Transcripts and show notes rank for long-tail keywords

## Episode Structure

### Interview Format (Most Common for Marketing)

```
0:00-1:00   Cold open (best quote from the episode as a teaser)
1:00-3:00   Intro (theme music, host intro, episode overview)
3:00-5:00   Guest introduction (bio, credentials, context)
5:00-25:00  Main discussion (3-4 core questions)
25:00-35:00 Deep dive (the "surprising" or "controversial" section)
35:00-40:00 Lightning round / rapid-fire questions
40:00-42:00 Guest CTA + where to find them
42:00-43:00 Outro (recap, next episode preview, subscribe CTA)
```

### Solo Format

```
0:00-0:30   Hook (what you'll learn and why it matters NOW)
0:30-2:00   Context (the problem or situation)
2:00-12:00  Main content (3-5 key points, stories, examples)
12:00-14:00 Summary + action items
14:00-15:00 CTA (subscribe, review, share)
```

## Audio Quality Essentials

| Element | Minimum | Recommended |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| Microphone | USB mic ($50+) | XLR + interface ($150+) |
| Environment | Quiet room, soft surfaces | Treated space / closet |
| Recording | Audacity (free) | Descript, Riverside, Squadcast |
| Hosting | Anchor (free) | Transistor, Buzzsprout, Captivate |
| Post-production | Noise removal, leveling | Professional editing |

**Rules:**
- Record in WAV/AIFF, not MP3 (compress for delivery only)
- Audio levels between -16 and -12 LUFS
- Remove long pauses, filler words, and background noise
- Always have a backup recording (record locally + cloud)

## Guest Management

### Finding Guests

1. **Your network** — Customers, partners, industry contacts
2. **Podcast guest databases** — PodMatch, Podmatch.com
3. **LinkedIn search** — Find experts by topic + "podcast guest" or "speaker"
4. **Other podcasts** — Guests on similar shows are likely to say yes
5. **Book authors** — Actively promoting, need podcast appearances

### Guest Outreach Template

```
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