Write and publish a short podcast episode with Claude Code (needed edits)

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May 7, 2026 by AI or DIY (@AIorDIY)

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Last checked

Oct 16, 2026

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Method:

How we verify

Evidence: Described by posterThe person describes what happened in words, without screenshots or video.

Outcome

Claude Code wrote a short podcast script that the poster voiced with ElevenLabs and published via Anchor; the narration was clear but the script missed nuance and needed manual tweaks, so the poster rated it useful for drafts only.

Agent

Claude Code

Strengthened by us to avoid the problem in the source. Not tested by the poster. It doesn't change what happened in the source.

Here's a task I'd like your help with. Read it all the way through before you start.

Goal: Write a short podcast script that's close to ready to record.

Check with me first: What's the topic, who's listening, and how long should the episode be?

What I'll give you:
- Topic ([TOPIC]) and my angle
- Audience and tone
- Length (e.g. 5 minutes, about 750 words)
- Any facts, examples or sources to include

Rules:
- Start with a one-paragraph outline and the 3 key points. Wait for my OK before writing the full script.
- Include specific examples, a counterpoint or caveat, and why it matters to this audience. Avoid generic filler.
- Write for the ear: short sentences and natural transitions.
- Mark any claim I should check with [CHECK].
- Don't publish anything. Give me the script to record.

Output: An outline, then a full script with a hook, the 3 points, a caveat and a close, plus a list of [CHECK] items.

If anything here is unclear or missing, ask me instead of guessing.

You'll know it worked when: I only need light edits before recording.

Write a short podcast script on this topic.

Here's a task I'd like your help with. Read it all the way through before you start.

Goal: Write a short podcast script that's close to ready to record.

Quick check first: tell me if anything below is missing or unclear.

Inputs (fill in or confirm):
- Topic and angle
- Audience and tone
- Length
- Facts and sources to include
- Recording setup (solo or co-host)

Rules:
- Outline first and confirm.
- Keep nuance: include caveats and counterpoints from sources.
- Write for the ear: short sentences, signposts.
- Cite facts in show notes.
- Mark places to pause or emphasize.
- Keep a 'claims to double-check' list for me.
- Mark facts that need checking.
- Read the script aloud for timing.
- Keep a list of edits made.
- Keep the script to the target length (about 150 words per minute).

What went wrong before, and how to avoid it:
- Last time the script missed nuance and needed manual edits: include caveats and have a review pass for nuance.

If you get stuck: If a fact can't be verified, cut it. If a login, CAPTCHA or two-step code appears, stop and ask me to handle it; never guess or store passwords.

Verify before you finish: Read aloud timing check.

Output: Script and show notes.

Done when: the script needs only light edits.

Source

https://x.com/AIorDIY/status/2052464770406854825