Podcast Description Template
Write your show description once, then a fresh episode description every week.
Podcast Description Builder
Apple / Spotify listing (truncated)
0 / 4,000 characters
Apple Podcasts show description limit — Verified Sep 2026 against Apple Podcasts Connect.
A strong podcast description opens with a hook, names the audience, and states the format and cadence — for the show once, and for each episode again. Use the tabs below to build either, and preview how Apple and Spotify will truncate it.
Need the full show notes too?
The episode description above is the short version for the podcast app. For a full long-form page — summary, key takeaways, timestamps, resources, and guest bio — use the podcast show notes template, which exports as sanitized HTML for your host's editor.
Publishing to YouTube in the same sitting? Format that description with the YouTube description template or the channel description builder.
What's the difference between a show description and an episode description?
The show description sells the whole podcast — its premise, audience, and format — and rarely changes. The episode description sells this specific episode, so it needs a topic line, guest details, and timestamps that are different every week. Use the tabs above to write both.
How do you write a good podcast description example?
Lead with a hook that captures the show's premise in one line, name who it's for, then back it with format and cadence so a new listener knows what they're committing to. "Start from example" above fills in a full reference you can adapt.
How long can a podcast description be?
Apple Podcasts allows up to 4,000 characters for a show or episode description, though most directories truncate the visible preview to a couple of lines. The counter above tracks the full limit; the preview below shows what actually survives the truncation.
Why don't links work in my podcast description?
Most podcast apps display descriptions as plain text and don't turn URLs into clickable links — Apple Podcasts and Spotify both do this inconsistently across their own apps. A short, memorable handle ("DM me @yourshow") usually converts better than a raw link nobody can tap.