Podcast Show Notes Generator
Enter an episode title, guest, and topics to generate structured show notes with timestamp placeholders and a links section.
Real timestamps matter more than almost anything else here, they're what let someone skip to the one part of a 45-minute episode they actually want, and podcast apps increasingly surface them directly in the player. Add them after editing, once you know exactly where each topic starts.
Frequently asked questions
Why do timestamps matter so much for a podcast specifically?+
They let someone skip straight to the one part of a long episode they actually want, and podcast apps increasingly surface them directly in the player as clickable chapters, the same way YouTube does for video.
Should show notes be written before or after recording?+
The structure (this template) can be drafted beforehand as an outline. The actual timestamps and final topic list should come after editing, once you know exactly where each topic starts and whether anything got cut.
Do show notes actually help a podcast get discovered?+
Yes, most podcast platforms index the show notes text for search, and a detailed, topic-specific description helps an episode surface for searches related to what it actually covers, not just the show's name.