Podcast Intro Script Builder
Fill in the blanks, watch the read time, and copy the finished script.
Podcast Intro Script Builder Tool
A podcast intro should run 15–30 seconds: a hook, the show name, who you are, what this episode is about, and one thing to do. Build yours below and see the read time as you type.
Need the rest of the episode too?
Build the full segment-by-segment outline in the podcast script template, figure out your target runtime with how long should a podcast be, or script your mid-roll with the ad script builder.
After you record, check your clip captions against Instagram's Reels safe zone before you post.
What should a podcast intro say?
Five things, in order: a hook that earns attention, your show name, who's talking, what this specific episode covers, and one thing to do next (subscribe, keep listening, check the show notes). Skipping the hook is the most common mistake — leading with the show name first buries the reason to keep listening.
How long should a podcast intro script be?
About 15 to 30 seconds — roughly 40 to 75 words at a natural speaking pace. The counter above updates as you type so you can see exactly where you land.
Should every episode have the same intro?
The show name and host introduction can stay fixed, but the "what this episode is about" line should change every time — a generic intro that never mentions the episode's actual topic gives a new listener no reason to keep going.
What makes a good podcast outro?
A quick recap of what was covered, a specific ask (follow, review, check the link in the show notes), and a genuine sign-off. Outros that only say "thanks for listening, see you next time" waste the last moment you have someone's attention.
Do I need a different intro for every episode, or can I reuse one recording?
Most shows re-record the intro each episode since the "what this episode is about" line needs to change, but the opening hook and show-name lines can be scripted once and reused as a template — which is what this builder is for.