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Prompt Examples
Signal Hunting
Topic Detection
What are the most common frustrations physicians are experiencing in clinical practice today?
List 10 themes that would be appropriate for a long-form podcast discussion.
If you were programming a physician podcast six months ahead of the curve, what topics would you prioritize before they hit mainstream medical media?
For each topic, include the underlying system pressure driving it and the clinician most affected.
Guest Identification
Act as a podcast booker for a physician-focused show.
Identify 10 [Key Guest Type] known for strong opinions on [TOPICS DETECTED].
Prioritize guests who are thoughtful, plain-spoken, and not primarily influencers or marketers.
For each [guest] include their specialty, current role, social media accounts, contact information and why they’d be compelling on a long-form podcast.
Identify physicians who are trusted voices among other clinicians.
Prioritize people with strong opinions on [TOPICS DETECTED].
For each, explain what makes their perspective distinct.
Consider [Potential Guest] for an upcoming episode.
What are 3 possible story angles that could make for a compelling podcast episode?
Narrative Potential
Consider [Potential Guest] for an upcoming episode.
Analyze whether a conversation with this guest would produce a compelling narrative rather than just information.
Break down a potential narrative arc and assess whether it is strong enough to anchor a full episode.
Outreach
Write a concise, respectful outreach email inviting a physician to appear on a peer-to-peer podcast.
Emphasize why their perspective is relevant, what the time commitment is, and why the conversation would be intellectually meaningful.
Clearly explain why they are the right voice for this topic right now.
Avoid flattery.
Keep it under 150 words.
Draft a personalized outreach message to this guest that clearly explains why their perspective matters now and what kind of conversation the podcast is aiming to have.
Conversation Design
Deep Research
Research [GUEST NAME] in relation to the following topic: [INSERT TOPIC]
Review the following links related to this guest’s prior writing, interviews, or talks:[PASTE LINKS]
Summarize why they are a credible voice on this subject.
Identify their key viewpoints and any themes they repeatedly return to.
Organize everything so it can be prepared for an upcoming podcast recording.
Desired Outcomes
Help me define the desired outcome of this episode on [INSERT TOPIC].
By the end of the conversation, what should a [IDEAL LISTENER] understand, feel, or reconsider?
What are the key topics to discuss to reach that conclusion?
Using the research above, structure 2–3 moments in this conversation that could become highly shareable - without manufacturing controversy.
Prioritize moments that feel honest or surprising for [IDEAL LISTENER].
Insert those moments into the outcomes from above.
Utilizing the structure above build out a discussion guide for this episode.
First combine Sections {#+#] and remove section {#, #}.
For each remaining section draft 4-6 questions with appropriate potential follow-ups. Start the discussion guide with brief questions about the guest’s background and path to their current role.
End the discussion guide with a section of rapid-fire style questions.
Throughout the guide incorporate the previously identified highly shareable moments.
Discussion Guide
Remove the line of questions around [TOPIC]
Add further questions to better identify the key needs around [TOPIC]
Insert a thread around [TOPIC] throughout the conversation to better setup {Question#]
Streamline this conversation to get to [Question#] quicker
Production
Recording & Editing
Publishing
Attached is the transcript from a recent podcast episode with [Guest and Title]
Suggest 10 title options similar to recent episode titles of [Show Name] like the ones below. [LIST]
They should be attention grabbing for [IDEAL LISTENER] that are likely to listen to the episode.
Title
Suggest additional titles similar to [#]
Provide alternatives to option [#] with changes after the :
Write options that focus on [Topic]
Show Notes
Build out the show notes for this episode based on the attached transcript with a title of [Chosen Title].
Suggest an SEO optimized URL.
Write a 1 sentence promotional description that is less than 200 characters.
Write an episode description of 3 paragraphs.
First introduce the guest, second introduce the guest and episode topic, third summarize the top takeaways.
Create up to 5 bullets for a What You’ll Learn Section.
Provide links to social profiles for the guest and host.
Article
Now let's build out the article for this episode to publish on [URL]
Start with the Key Podcast Moments as a list of single sentence bullets.
Then write the main body of the article in a similar style and tone to the text below.
It should be 4 paragraphs that introduce the guest and the topics discussed.
Include relevant links as needed.
After the first mention, refer to the guest by their first name.
Avoid using overly scientific sentences, making the article approachable.
Then write the top 4 takeaways as a bullet list with a headline followed by 3-4 sentences that expands on the idea for each takeaway.
Finally add a list of additional resources and where to find [guest’s] writings, research and books.
Transcript
Create a transcript to add to the episode article on [URL].
Use the final transcript attached.
Insert SEO optimized section headers into the transcript as appropriate.
Apply additional formatting as necessary for optimal SEO effectiveness.
Aplification
Help me create a 60 second trailer for this episode.
It should open with the most interesting and audacious quote from [Guest].
Give me 3 different options for this.
Then transition to a question from [Host] followed by a short answer from [Guest].
Give me 4 options for these.
Then end on a cliffhanger where [Guest] starts to say something provocative but the script ends before they can answer.
Provide 2 options for this.
Provide verbatim quotes from the transcript attached for this script.
Provide the nearest timecodes for the selections.
Trailer
Focus more on [topic] for the opening line.
Suggest additional questions that a [IDEAL LISTNER] would stop scrolling to watch.
Identify where this trailer establishes credibility and suggest one additional element could be added without lengthening the script.
Reduce this trailer by 20% while preserving its core message and credibility. Explain what was removed and why.
Social Video
Using the episode’s key themes design a social clip strategy that includes:
which clips fit LinkedIn vs X vs Instagram and TikTok
suggested eye catching hook lines for each platform
ideal clip length and pacing
CTA options that don’t feel promotional
Review the first quote. Is it clear, compelling, and specific without context?
Suggest 3 alternative opening frames or lines that would make a [IDEAL GUEST] stop scrolling.
Rewrite this caption to be under 30 words while preserving its core insight.
Prioritize specificity over cleverness.
Suggest additional trending hashtags for LinkedIn
Thematic Article
Review the articles of the following episodes: [URLS]
Identify 3–5 recurring themes that emerge across these conversations.
Briefly explain why each theme matters to [IDEAL LISTENER].
Write an editorial-style article that positions this podcast as a credible voice on those themes.
Structure the article to:
synthesize, not summarize;
surface patterns clinicians may not have noticed;
invite ongoing engagement with the series.
Flag sections suitable for the newsletters and LinkedIn.
Identify gaps in knowledge that could be potential topics for future episodes.