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

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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