--- name: Podcast Automation description: Automate podcast production workflows including recording, editing, publishing, and distribution version: 1.0.0 author: Claude Office Skills category: multimedia tags: - podcast - audio - content - distribution - marketing department: content models: - claude-3-opus - claude-3-sonnet - gpt-4 mcp: server: media-mcp tools: - podcast_publish - audio_process - rss_generate - distribution_sync capabilities: - Episode publishing - Audio processing - RSS feed management - Multi-platform distribution input: - Audio files - Episode metadata - Show notes - Distribution settings output: - Published episodes - RSS feeds - Analytics reports - Marketing assets languages: - en related_skills: - youtube-automation - transcription-automation - social-publisher --- # Podcast Automation Comprehensive skill for automating podcast production and distribution. ## Core Workflows ### 1. Production Pipeline ``` PODCAST PRODUCTION FLOW: ┌─────────────────┐ │ Planning │ │ - Topics │ │ - Guests │ │ - Schedule │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Recording │ │ - Audio │ │ - Video (opt) │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Editing │ │ - Clean audio │ │ - Add intro │ │ - Mastering │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Production │ │ - Show notes │ │ - Transcript │ │ - Chapters │ └────────┬────────┘ ▼ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Distribution │ │ - RSS │ │ - Platforms │ │ - Social │ └─────────────────┘ ``` ### 2. Episode Configuration ```yaml episode_config: metadata: title: "{{episode_title}}" episode_number: "{{number}}" season: "{{season}}" description: "{{description}}" audio: file: "episode_{{number}}.mp3" format: mp3 bitrate: 128kbps sample_rate: 44100 settings: explicit: false episode_type: full # full, trailer, bonus chapters: - start: "00:00:00" title: "Introduction" - start: "00:02:30" title: "Main Topic" - start: "00:45:00" title: "Q&A" - start: "00:55:00" title: "Wrap Up" links: - title: "Show Notes" url: "{{show_notes_url}}" - title: "Guest's Website" url: "{{guest_url}}" ``` ## Audio Processing ### Processing Pipeline ```yaml audio_processing: input: format: wav channels: stereo processing: - step: noise_reduction threshold: -30db - step: normalization target_lufs: -16 - step: compression ratio: 4:1 threshold: -20db - step: eq preset: voice_enhance - step: add_intro file: "intro.mp3" fade_in: 2s - step: add_outro file: "outro.mp3" fade_out: 3s output: format: mp3 bitrate: 128kbps filename: "{{show}}_E{{number}}.mp3" ``` ### Mastering Template ```yaml mastering_config: loudness: target: -16 LUFS range: 8 LU true_peak: -1 dBTP eq_settings: high_pass: 80Hz presence_boost: +2dB @ 3kHz air: +1dB @ 12kHz dynamics: compressor: ratio: 3:1 attack: 10ms release: 100ms limiter: ceiling: -1dB ``` ## Show Notes Template ### Episode Notes ```yaml show_notes_template: format: markdown structure: | # {{episode_title}} ## Episode {{number}} | Season {{season}} **Published:** {{publish_date}} **Duration:** {{duration}} ## Summary {{summary}} ## Guest {{#if guest}} **{{guest.name}}** - {{guest.title}} - Website: {{guest.website}} - Twitter: {{guest.twitter}} - LinkedIn: {{guest.linkedin}} {{/if}} ## Timestamps {{#each chapters}} - {{this.start}} - {{this.title}} {{/each}} ## Key Takeaways {{#each takeaways}} - {{this}} {{/each}} ## Resources Mentioned {{#each resources}} - [{{this.title}}]({{this.url}}) {{/each}} ## Subscribe - [Apple Podcasts]({{apple_url}}) - [Spotify]({{spotify_url}}) - [RSS Feed]({{rss_url}}) ``` ## RSS Feed Management ### Feed Configuration ```yaml rss_feed: channel: title: "{{podcast_name}}" description: "{{podcast_description}}" language: "en-us" copyright: "© 2024 {{company}}" author: "{{host_name}}" owner: name: "{{owner_name}}" email: "{{owner_email}}" image: url: "{{artwork_url}}" width: 3000 height: 3000 categories: - "Business" - "Technology" explicit: false itunes: type: episodic # or serial complete: false items: - title: "{{episode.title}}" description: "{{episode.description}}" enclosure: url: "{{audio_url}}" length: "{{file_size}}" type: "audio/mpeg" pubDate: "{{publish_date}}" duration: "{{duration}}" explicit: false episode: "{{number}}" season: "{{season}}" ``` ## Distribution ### Platform Distribution ```yaml distribution_platforms: primary: - platform: apple_podcasts api: podcasts_connect auto_publish: true - platform: spotify api: spotify_for_podcasters auto_publish: true secondary: - google_podcasts - amazon_music - stitcher - overcast - pocket_casts - castbox video: - platform: youtube type: full_episode thumbnail: auto_generate - platform: youtube type: clips count: 3-5 duration: 60s ``` ### Social Distribution ```yaml social_promotion: on_publish: - platform: twitter posts: - type: announcement text: | 🎙️ New Episode! {{episode.title}} {{teaser}} Listen now: {{link}} - type: clip audio_clip: 60s timestamp: best_moment - platform: linkedin text: | Excited to share our latest episode! {{episode.title}} Key takeaways: {{takeaways}} Link in comments 👇 - platform: instagram type: carousel slides: - cover_image - quote_1 - quote_2 - cta ``` ## Analytics Dashboard ``` PODCAST ANALYTICS - LAST 30 DAYS ═══════════════════════════════════════ DOWNLOADS: 45,230 (+12%) UNIQUE LISTENERS: 28,450 BY EPISODE: ┌─────────────────────────────────────┬───────────┐ │ Episode │ Downloads │ ├─────────────────────────────────────┼───────────┤ │ E45: Interview with CEO │ 8,450 │ │ E44: Industry Trends 2024 │ 6,230 │ │ E43: Behind the Scenes │ 5,890 │ └─────────────────────────────────────┴───────────┘ BY PLATFORM: Apple Podcasts ████████████████ 52% Spotify ██████████░░░░░░ 32% Google ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% Other ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% LISTENER RETENTION: 0-25% ████████████████████ 100% 25-50% ██████████████████░░ 89% 50-75% ██████████████░░░░░░ 72% 75-100% ████████████░░░░░░░░ 58% GEOGRAPHY: United States ████████████████ 65% United Kingdom ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 12% Canada ███░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 8% Australia ██░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 5% ``` ## Guest Management ### Guest Workflow ```yaml guest_workflow: outreach: template: | Hi {{guest_name}}, I'm the host of {{podcast_name}}, a podcast about {{topic}}. I'd love to have you on to discuss {{proposed_topic}}. Our audience is {{audience_description}}. Would you be interested? scheduling: tool: calendly duration: 60_minutes buffer: 15_minutes pre_interview: send_days_before: 3 includes: - recording_guide - topic_outline - tech_requirements - consent_form post_interview: - send_thank_you - share_publish_date - provide_promotional_assets - request_share ``` ## Monetization ### Revenue Streams ```yaml monetization: sponsorships: placements: - pre_roll: 15-30s - mid_roll: 60s - post_roll: 15s pricing: cpm: 25 # per 1000 downloads premium_content: platform: patreon tiers: - name: "Supporter" price: 5 benefits: - ad_free_episodes - bonus_content - name: "Premium" price: 15 benefits: - all_supporter - exclusive_episodes - community_access affiliate: programs: - amazon_associates - product_partnerships disclosure: required ``` ## Best Practices 1. **Consistent Schedule**: Same day/time each week 2. **Quality Audio**: Invest in good equipment 3. **Show Notes**: Detailed and SEO-optimized 4. **Transcripts**: Accessibility and SEO 5. **Promotion**: Multi-platform marketing 6. **Engage Listeners**: Respond to feedback 7. **Analytics**: Track and improve 8. **Guest Prep**: Well-prepared interviews