Best Ways to Write a Podcast Script?

Should you script your podcast? If so, what kind of script should you use? In this video, we explore the best ways to write a podcast script and the pros and cons of each method.

Here's to your podcasting journey! Love, Buzzsprout

[RadwellTV]

Scripting keeps episodes organized without a lot of wasted time. The host though needs to be able to communicate in a way that doesn't sound like it is being read

[fmcn]

I told my listeners from the rip that I'm not doing any editing. I told them I'm going to speak as if they were in from of me so I can't edit myself in person so I'm not going to do it behind the computer. Since my podcast is both informative with episodes that have storytelling, I will list bullet points for myself for the more informative episodes.

[MyTimeToReinvent]

Great tips. I script to make sure there's repurpose sound bites for social media. I am trying to find the balance between structure and very conversational.

[perswayssickradiounearthly]

Thanks so much for this. As my podcast is comedy, storytelling, I always script.
I incorporate many sound effects, recording on four tracks. I generally do one segment or script page at a time.
As I record, I always end up making changes in the dialogue and sound effects.
When I do, I write "Fix T" for "fix transcript" at the top of each page. I generally go to my transcript file and make the edits after finishing a page. (Better than trying to decipher my handwriting at 4 AM before I upload.)
Scripting works well for me with storytelling. I have done radio for decades and found that with interviews and just disseminating info, bullet points worked best for me.
I found that allowed me to concentrate less on what I was going to say or ask next, therefore letting an interview flow more naturally.

[jonathanrayne]

I write the bulk which keeps me on track and then I can stuff it with fillers in between.

I also run through it multiple times so I can just talk without looking at the screen so it sounds natural.
Of course I'm also a writer so I think that makes it a little easier for me.

I also get hammered on scotch. 🤣🤣🤣

[DelawareBlogger]

I have always scripted my shows, and use most of the content to repurpose for my blog post. BTW - it was great meeting you at BLK Pod Festival.

[radiator]

Great job, got right to point and lots of good info

[monilaninetynine]

I script my episodes, except for my most recent one. It was pretty impromptu. I prefer scripting, though, especially when the content is more in depth.

[TwitchRadio]

Thank you that was very helpful, think I'll do a combination of the outline and a script.. best of luck to you😎👍💯

[johnblair]

Good stuff. I'm trying to do an interview podcast that is pretty open floor, and I am wondering how to wrap the interview without being clunky.

[LongLiveBatArt]

I script my podcast word-for-word because I want to get every detail in, it being an art description podcast. I've never had trouble sounding natural because I'm a former theater kid, lol.

[Hydra]

loved your confidence. Nice presentation

[cultureclassicsofficial]

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[solsalas]

does anyone have a really good podcast that does what she says at the end ?

[boyfidelleon]

Is it racist…but i saw so many white videos and clicked yours😂…we blacks aren’t racist at all