Podcast Script Template
Build a timed episode outline with pacing and segment math done for you.
Podcast Script Template Tool
31 min planned
Segments
An episode this long yields roughly 5 clips with Pod2Reels.
Try Pod2Reels — auto-cut clips from your podcastA podcast script template is a timed outline (intro, segments, ad breaks, outro) rather than a word-for-word script. Choose a format below to populate an editable starting structure.
Not sure how long your episode should run?
Use the episode length calculator first to get a target, then come back here to build the outline. If you just need the intro or an ad read scripted word-for-word, the intro script builder and ad script builder handle those separately, with a live read-time counter.
Once you've recorded and edited the episode, check your clip captions against Instagram's safe zone before you post, or let Pod2Reels cut and caption the clips for you automatically.
Is there a free podcast script template PDF I can download?
This planner replaces the static PDF — pick your format below, edit the segments, and export it as Markdown or plain text, or print it straight to PDF from your browser's print dialog. That way the template is already sized to your actual episode instead of a generic download.
What's the difference between a podcast script and an outline?
A full script is word-for-word — every sentence written out in advance. An outline is a timed structure — intro, segments, ad breaks, outro — with notes on what to cover in each, but not exact wording. Most podcasters use an outline like this one and script only the intro, outro, and ad reads word-for-word.
Do I need a full script for a solo podcast, or just an outline?
An outline is usually enough. Solo shows sound more natural when you're talking from bullet points rather than reading a script, which is why the Solo preset below breaks your episode into a setup and three main points rather than full paragraphs.
Can I use this as a fiction or true crime podcast script template?
Yes — pick the Narrative format. It's built around a cold open, three acts, and a credits/outro, which matches the structure most scripted fiction and true crime shows already use. You can rename any segment and adjust its notes to fit your story beats.
Can I export this to Google Docs or Word?
Download the Markdown or .txt export and paste it into Google Docs or Word — both accept plain text and Markdown headings cleanly. Nothing you enter here is uploaded anywhere; the file is generated and downloaded entirely in your browser.