pod-cog

# Pod Cog - Podcast Production Powered by CellCog Create everything you need for your podcast - from scripts to show notes to audiograms. --- ## Prerequisites This skill requires the CellCog mothership skill for SDK setup and API calls. ```bash clawhub install cellcog ``` **Read the cellcog skill first** for SDK setup. This skill shows you what's possible. **Quick pattern (v1.0+):** ```python # Fire-and-forget - returns immediately result = client.create_chat( prompt="[your podcast request]", notify_session_key="agent:main:main", task_label="podcast-task", chat_mode="agent" # Agent mode for most podcast content ) # Daemon notifies you when complete - do NOT poll ``` --- ## What You Can Create ### Episode Scripts Full scripts or outlines: - **Solo Episodes**: "Write a script for a 20-minute solo episode on productivity" - **Interview Prep**: "Create questions and flow for interviewing a startup founder" - **Panel Shows**: "Write a structured outline for a 3-person discussion" - **Narrative Podcasts**: "Script a true-crime style narrative episode" **Example prompt:** > "Write a script for a 25-minute solo podcast episode: > > Show: 'The Indie Hacker Pod' - for bootstrapped founders > Topic: Why I stopped chasing product-market fit > > Structure: > - Hook (why this matters) > - Story (my journey with 3 failed products) > - Framework (what I do instead now) > - Actionable takeaways > - CTA (newsletter signup) > > Tone: Conversational, honest, like talking to a friend who's building something > > Include: Suggested timestamps for chapters" ### Show Notes Professional episode documentation: - **Standard Show Notes**: "Create show notes with timestamps and links" - **SEO-Optimized**: "Write show notes optimized for search" - **Newsletter Format**: "Convert episode into newsletter-style show notes" - **Chapter Markers**: "Generate chapter markers with timestamps" **Example prompt:** > "Create show notes for Episode 47: 'The Art of Cold Email' > > Episode summary: Interview with Sarah, who booked 50 meetings with cold email > > Include: > - Episode summary (2-3 paragraphs) > - Key timestamps (I'll add exact times later) > - Guest bio with links > - Resources mentioned > - Key quotes from the episode > - CTA to subscribe > > Format for both website and podcast app descriptions" ### Intros & Outros Consistent show branding: - **Show Intros**: "Write a 30-second podcast intro script" - **Episode Intros**: "Create a template for episode-specific intros" - **Outros**: "Write an outro with CTAs" - **Ad Reads**: "Create a host-read ad script template" **Example prompt:** > "Write a podcast intro script (30 seconds when spoken): > > Show: 'Build in Public' - weekly show about transparent entrepreneurship > Host: Jamie > > Should include: > - Show name and hook > - What listeners will learn > - Quick credibility (without being braggy) > - Energy: Enthusiastic but not cheesy > > Also create a short outro (15 seconds) with: > - Thank you > - Subscribe CTA > - Social media mention" ### Audiograms & Clips Social content from episodes: - **Audiogram Clips**: "Create 3 audiogram-worthy clips from this transcript" - **Quote Cards**: "Design shareable quote images from episode highlights" - **Video Clips**: "Generate short video clips for social promotion" - **Teaser Content**: "Create a 60-second teaser for the episode" ### Interview Preparation Be the best host: - **Research Briefs**: "Research this guest and prepare background notes" - **Question Lists**: "Generate 20 interview questions for this guest" - **Follow-up Questions**: "Create follow-up questions for these topics" - **Pre-Interview Guide**: "Create a pre-interview guide to share with guest" **Example prompt:** > "Prepare for interviewing Alex Chen, founder of TechStartup (acquired for $50M): > > Research: > - Their journey > - Key decisions that led to success > - Public content they've created > - Unique angles not often covered > > Generate: > - 15 main questions (mix of story, tactical, and personal) > - 5 rapid-fire questions for end of show > - Topics to avoid (if any obvious ones) > - Suggested episode structure > > My show focuses on the emotional journey, not just tactics" ### Podcast Planning Strategic content development: - **Content Calendars**: "Plan 12 episodes for next quarter" - **Series Planning**: "Outline a 5-part series on fundraising" - **Topic Generation**: "Generate 20 episode ideas for a marketing podcast" - **Season Planning**: "Plan Season 2 themes and episode flow" --- ## Podcast Formats | Format | Structure | CellCog Helps With | |--------|-----------|-------------------| | **Solo** | Just you, sharing expertise | Scripts, outlines, talking points | | **Interview** | Host + Guest | Questions, research, show notes | | **Co-Hosted** | Two regular hosts | Discussion outlines, segment ideas | | **Panel** | Multiple guests | Structure, moderation flow | | **Narrative** | Produced, story-driven | Scripts, story structure | | **News/Recap** | Current events | Research, summaries, takes | --- ## Content Types ### Pre-Production - Research briefs - Interview questions - Episode outlines - Guest prep materials ### Production - Full scripts - Talking points - Ad read scripts - Intro/outro scripts ### Post-Production - Show notes - Transcripts - Chapter markers - Summaries ### Promotion - Audiogram clips - Social posts - Newsletter content - Quote cards --- ## Chat Mode for Podcasts | Scenario | Recommended Mode | |----------|------------------| | Scripts, show notes, interview questions, individual episodes | `"agent"` | | Season planning, narrative series, comprehensive guest research | `"agent team"` | **Use `"agent"` for most podcast work.** Episode scripts, show notes, and interview prep execute well in agent mode. **Use `"agent team"` for deep work** - researching complex guests, planning multi-episode narratives, or developing comprehensive content strategies. --- ## Example Prompts **Full episode script:** > "Write a complete script for a 30-minute podcast episode: > > Show: 'Design Matters' - UX/product design podcast > Episode: 'Why most redesigns fail' > > Format: Solo episode with examples > > Cover: > 1. The redesign trap (why we love to redesign) > 2. Case study: 3 famous failed redesigns > 3. Framework: When to redesign vs iterate > 4. How to do a redesign right > 5. Listener action items > > Tone: Authoritative but conversational, include specific examples > Length: ~4,000 words spoken" **Interview preparation:** > "Prepare me for interviewing the CEO of a climate tech startup: > > Guest: Maya Williams, CEO of CarbonCapture.io > Company: Direct air capture technology, raised $30M Series A > > My podcast: Tech for Good - technology solving real problems > > I want: > - Background research summary > - 12 thoughtful questions (avoid generic founder questions) > - 3 questions about the science (for non-expert audience) > - 2 questions about the personal journey > - Suggested follow-ups > - Episode title options" **Show notes:** > "Create comprehensive show notes: > > Episode: Interview with productivity expert about deep work > Duration: 45 minutes > > Key topics covered: > - Why multitasking is a myth > - The 4-hour deep work day > - Digital minimalism in practice > - Building a distraction-free environment > > Include: > - Episode summary (SEO-friendly) > - Detailed timestamps > - Key quotes (I'll verify exact wording) > - All resources mentioned > - Related episodes to link > - Subscribe CTAs" --- ## Full Audio Production When you request a **full podcast episode with audio**, CellCog produces a complete, ready-to-publish file with this default structure: ``` [Intro Music] → [Dialogue/Conversation] → [Outro Music] ``` **CellCog generates all three parts automatically** — the multi-voice dialogue AND short intro/outro music tracks — then stitches them into one final MP3. ### Customizing the Music You can control the intro and outro music in your prompt: **Specific direction:** > "Intro music: 8 seconds of upbeat electronic, think tech podcast energy. Outro music: 6 seconds of the same theme but softer, winding down." **Genre/mood direction:** > "Use jazzy lo-fi intro music and a calm acoustic outro." **Let CellCog decide:** > "Choose intro and outro music that fits the topic." If you say nothing about music, CellCog will choose something appropriate for your topic and tone. ### What You Get | Component | What CellCog Produces | |-----------|----------------------| | **Intro music** | ~8 second original track matching your podcast vibe | | **Dialogue** | Full multi-voice conversation with natural delivery | | **Outro music** | ~6 second wind-down track | | **Final file** | Single MP3 with all three concatenated, ready to publish | ### Example with Music Direction > "Create a 10-minute podcast episode: > > Topic: Why startups should hire generalists first > Format: Interview between a host and a 3x founder > Tone: Casual, insightful, with some humor > > Intro music: Upbeat indie rock, 8 seconds, energetic but not overwhelming > Outro music: Same vibe but mellower, 6 seconds > > Or if you prefer: just say 'Choose music that fits' and CellCog will pick." --- ## Tips for Better Podcast Content 1. **Know your format**: "Conversational interview" vs "structured interview" changes the prep. 2. **Share your voice**: Give examples of your speaking style so scripts sound like you. 3. **Context on guests**: More background = better, more unique questions. 4. **Specify length**: "25 minutes spoken" helps calibrate script length. 5. **Include CTAs**: Tell us what actions you want listeners to take. 6. **Think about chapters**: Modern podcast apps support chapters. Plan for them.