narrator-podcast

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 sounds conversational (not scripted/robotic)
• Pacing feels natural (140-160 WPM)
• Tone is warm and authentic
• Natural pauses at appropriate points
• Emphasis on key points feels organic
• No awkward AI pronunciations
• Audio quality high (no artifacts)
• Segment transitions smooth

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