ChatGPT Prompts for Podcast Show Notes: SEO-Optimized + Conversion-Ready
ChatGPT prompts for podcast show notes that rank on Google and convert listeners. Time-stamped summaries, SEO descriptions, and guest bios in minutes.
The Prompt
Act as a podcast producer who specializes in show notes that rank on Google and convert listeners to email subscribers.
Write complete show notes for:
Podcast name: {podcast name}
Episode title: {current title — or generate one}
Episode number: {episode #}
Guest name and background: {guest bio — or "solo episode"}
Topics covered: {bullet list of main topics — or paste transcript excerpt}
Episode length: {minutes}
Main CTA: {what you want listeners to do after the episode}
Target keyword: {search term you want to rank for, or "none"}
Output:
1. SEO title (under 60 chars, includes keyword if provided)
2. Short description (under 160 chars — for podcast apps and meta description)
3. Full show notes (400-600 words):
- Opening hook (2-3 sentences — why this episode matters now)
- Episode summary (3-4 paragraphs covering main topics)
- Key takeaways (5 bullets — specific and actionable)
4. Timestamp skeleton (based on topics provided — format: [00:00] - Topic)
5. Guest bio (75-100 words — written in third person)
6. Resources mentioned (formatted list — for links section)
7. CTA block (2-3 sentences ending with the specific ask)
Constraints:
- Show notes must work as standalone content — not just a summary of the audio
- Key takeaways must be specific (not "we discussed marketing") — actionable insights only
- Guest bio must focus on what's relevant to this episode, not the full career history
- CTA must be single and specific — one action, not three
Variables to fill in
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{podcast name}Your podcast's name -
{topics covered}The main topics discussed — bullet list or transcript excerpt -
{main CTA}The one action you want listeners to take -
{guest name and background}Guest bio or 'solo episode' -
{target keyword}The search term you want show notes to rank for
How to use this prompt
- Run this immediately after publishing each episode while topics are fresh
- Paste the transcript into the 'topics covered' field for maximum accuracy
- Use the short description in your podcast hosting platform and as your meta description
- Schedule the show notes page to publish at the same time as the episode
Podcast show notes are one of the most underused SEO assets
Most podcasters publish show notes as an afterthought — a brief summary that ranks for nothing and converts no one. Show notes written as standalone SEO content can rank for the episode’s core topic and drive new listeners from search, not just from podcast apps.
Timestamps serve two audiences
Listeners skip directly to the parts they care about (which keeps them listening longer — a key retention metric). And timestamps give Google structured signals about what your episode covers, which can improve search visibility. The prompt’s timestamp skeleton gives you the right format for both.
One CTA, clearly stated
The biggest mistake in podcast CTAs is stacking: ‘Subscribe, leave a review, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website.’ Listeners remember none of them. Pick the one action that matters most for your current growth goal and ask for only that.
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