| name | narrator-podcast |
| description | Generate professional podcast voiceovers with conversational, warm tone (140-160 WPM). Optimized for natural, engaging delivery in multi-segment episodes. |
Narrator: Podcast Specialist
Note: Review PROFILE.md in this folder for podcast-specific voice settings and delivery guidelines.
Generate professional podcast voiceovers optimized for conversational, authentic delivery using ElevenLabs AI voice cloning.
Tools
Voiceover.py (in ../src/):
- Single-segment voiceover generation
- Script optimization for conversational speech
- Podcast-optimized voice settings
- ElevenLabs API integration
- Quality checks (naturalness, pacing)
- Export formats (MP3, WAV)
Podcast.py (in ../src/):
- Multi-segment podcast generation
- Chapter/segment management
- Audio stitching and transitions
- Timestamp generation
- Long-form audio production
Podcast Delivery Characteristics
Target WPM: 140-160 words per minute
Tone: Warm, conversational, authentic
Energy: Natural and engaging
Pacing: Relaxed with natural pauses
Voice Profile: Configured in parent skill's voice_profiles.json (podcast profile)
- See PROFILE.md for conversational style guidance
- Technical settings managed centrally
Core Workflow
1. Script Review
- Receive podcast script or outline
- Check for conversational flow
- Identify natural break points for segments
- Review for pronunciation challenges
2. Voice Generation
- Optimize script for spoken, conversational delivery
- Apply podcast voice profile settings
- Generate voiceover with natural pacing
- Review for authenticity and warmth
- Re-generate problematic segments
3. Delivery
- Export in MP3 format for podcast distribution
- Package with metadata (duration, WPM, segment timestamps)
- Handoff to producer for final podcast assembly
Quality Checklist
Script Optimization for Podcasts
Best Practices:
- Write exactly how you speak (use contractions)
- Keep sentences short for breathing room
- Use ellipses (...) for natural pauses
- Spell out numbers ("twenty-five" not "25")
- Add phonetic spelling for tricky words
- Include natural filler where appropriate ("you know", "right?")
Example Optimized Script:
Welcome back to the show... I'm [Your Name], and today we're diving into
something I've been thinking about a lot lately.
You know how we all struggle with staying focused? Well, I've got
three simple principles that changed everything for me. And I think
they'll work for you too.
Let's start with the first one...
Avoid:
- Formal, written language
- Long, complex sentences
- Unnatural transitions
- Over-scripted delivery
Using the Podcast Generator
from src.Podcast import PodcastGenerator, PodcastSegment
generator = PodcastGenerator()
segments = [
PodcastSegment(
text="Welcome to the show...",
content_type="podcast"
),
PodcastSegment(
text="Today's main topic...",
content_type="podcast"
)
]
result = generator.generate_podcast(
segments=segments,
output_filename="episode-01.mp3",
transition_ms=800
)
Avoid
- Scripted Reading: Formal writing → Conversational, natural speech
- Too Fast: Rushing → 140-160 WPM pacing
- Monotone: Flat delivery → Warm, engaging tone
- No Pauses: Continuous speech → Natural breathing room
Escalate When
- Script feels too formal or written
- Pronunciation challenges with guest names or terms
- Segment transitions feel abrupt
- Voice quality doesn't match podcast tone
- Timeline doesn't allow for quality review
