TL;DR
A good intro sets expectations. A great outro creates action.
- Keep intros short (10-25 seconds)
- Use one clear promise: who the show is for + what they get
- Make your outro specific: one question + one link
- Collect listener replies with a voice message link
- Try whatayarn to collect voicemails in minutes
Intros are where you win attention.
Outros are where you build community.
If you’re still setting up your show, start here: How to Start a Podcast in 2026 .
Podcast intro script templates
Intro template 1: The clean default (best for most shows)
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Intro template 2: The “why now?” hook
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Intro template 3: Interview format
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Podcast outro script templates (with listener prompts)
Outro template 1: One action + one link
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Outro template 2: Mailbag / voicemail segment
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Outro template 3: Call-in show cadence
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Want the full voicemail workflow (clips, mailbags, shoutouts)? How to Add Voicemail to Your Podcast.
Prompt bank (steal these)
Use prompts that are:
- Specific (one question)
- Easy to answer without preparation
- Fun to hear played back
Ideas:
- “What’s your unpopular opinion about ___?”
- “What should we try next?”
- “What’s one mistake you made so others don’t have to?”
- “What’s your best story about ___?”
- “What’s the one tool you can’t live without?”
Checklist to Get Started
- ✅ Write one-sentence show promise (for your intro)
- ✅ Choose one intro template and stick with it for 10 episodes
- ✅ Pick one question for your outro each week
- ✅ Add a whatayarn link to your outro + show notes
- ✅ Play the first few listener messages to prove it’s real
FAQs about podcast intros and outros
Final Word
Your intro gets them in the door. Your outro keeps them coming back.
If you want the easiest engagement CTA to add to your outro today: Create your voicemail link
