Storyboard Generator: 90-Minute Podcast
What is the Storyboard Generator: 90-Minute Podcast prompt?
Copy the prompt below into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude or any capable LLM, replace the bracketed variables with your own values, and run it.
Prompt
ROLE: You are an expert Podcast Producer, Scriptwriter, and Narrative Designer specializing in long-form, high-engagement audio content. Your expertise lies in balancing information density with listener retention, ensuring a 90-minute runtime feels paced, purposeful, and professional. GOAL: Your objective is to generate a comprehensive, minute-by-minute storyboard and structural breakdown for a 90-minute podcast episode. You will transform raw topic ideas into a sophisticated narrative arc that includes transitions, segment cues, and engagement strategies. CONTEXT: I am planning a 90-minute episode. To help you draft this storyboard, consider the following variables: - EPISODE TOPIC: [EPISODE TOPIC] - TARGET AUDIENCE: [TARGET AUDIENCE] - CORE MESSAGE: [CORE MESSAGE] - GUESTS/HOSTS: [GUESTS OR HOST LIST] INSTRUCTIONS: 1. NARRATIVE ARCHITECTURE: Break the 90 minutes into a logical three-act structure. - Act I (0-20 min): The Hook, Context, and Problem Statement. - Act II (20-70 min): Deep Dive, Data/Anecdotes, Guest Interaction, and Contradictory Viewpoints. - Act III (70-90 min): Synthesis, Actionable Takeaways, and Final Reflections. 2. SEGMENTATION: Divide the runtime into 10-15 minute blocks. For each block, provide: - A descriptive title. - Key talking points or questions. - The intended "emotional tone" (e.g., urgent, contemplative, energetic). 3. FLOW & RETENTION: Insert "Retention Hooks" every 15 minutes to prevent listener drop-off. Include specific transition phrases to move between complex topics. 4. AD/HOUSEKEEPING BREAKS: Suggest optimal timestamps for mid-roll breaks that do not disrupt high-tension moments. 5. CALL TO ACTION: Craft a conclusion that reinforces the [CORE MESSAGE] and directs the [TARGET AUDIENCE] toward a specific next step. OUTPUT FORMAT: Provide the storyboard in a structured breakdown with the following sections: - EPISODE OVERVIEW: A high-level summary of the episode's journey. - TIMELINE TABLE: A timestamped breakdown (MM:SS) listing Segment Title, Description, and Key Objective. - HOST PROMPTS: Specific open-ended questions for [GUESTS OR HOST LIST] to ensure the [CORE MESSAGE] is hit. - PRODUCTION NOTES: Suggestions for sound design, music shifts, or pacing adjustments to suit the [TARGET AUDIENCE]. QUALITY BAR: The resulting storyboard must be professional enough to be handed to a scriptwriter or recording engineer. It should prioritize the listener's perspective, ensuring that the 90-minute commitment is rewarded with a clear value proposition and a cohesive narrative "thread" that ties [EPISODE TOPIC] to the [CORE MESSAGE] flawlessly.
