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package/kits/podcast-series/skills/audience-growth/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: audience-growth
+name: Plan Audience Growth
+description: Create strategies to grow podcast listenership
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: invocable
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Plan Audience Growth
+
+Create strategies to grow podcast listenership
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Analyze current listener demographics
+2. Review which episodes perform best
+3. Identify growth opportunities (cross-promotion, guesting)
+4. Plan guest outreach strategy
+5. Create listener engagement tactics
+6. Plan social media promotion calendar
+7. Identify podcast directories to submit to
+8. Create referral or review campaigns
+9. Set growth goals and metrics
+
+### Expected Outputs
+
+- Growth strategy document
+- Promotion calendar
+
+### When to Use
+
+This workflow is helpful when the user mentions:
+- "grow audience"
+- "more listeners"
+- "promotion strategy"
+- "growth plan"

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/create-guest-profile/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: create-guest-profile
+name: Create Guest Profile
+description: Document a potential or booked guest
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: invocable
+parameters: [guestName, role]
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Create Guest Profile
+
+Document a potential or booked guest
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Gather basic information (name, title, company)
+2. Research their expertise and credentials
+3. Find their social media and website
+4. Identify topics they can speak on
+5. Note any previous media appearances
+6. Record contact information
+7. Create the guest file
+8. Add to guest pipeline
+
+### Inputs Required
+
+- **guestName** (required): Guest name
+- **role** (required): Their title or role
+
+### Expected Outputs
+
+- Guest profile document
+
+### When to Use
+
+This workflow is helpful when the user mentions:
+- "add guest"
+- "new guest"
+- "guest profile"
+- "potential guest"

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/episode-structure/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: episode-structure
+name: episode-structure
+description: Background expertise in podcast episode planning, intro/outro design, and segment structure
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: background
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Episode Structure Expertise
+
+You have expertise in podcast episode structure and production planning. Apply these principles when helping users plan and structure podcast episodes.
+
+### Episode Anatomy
+
+**Pre-Roll (0-30 seconds)**
+- Sponsor message (if applicable)
+- "This episode brought to you by..."
+- Hook/teaser from episode
+
+**Intro (30-90 seconds)**
+- Theme music/audio logo
+- Show introduction
+- Host introduction
+- Episode overview
+
+**Main Content (bulk of episode)**
+- Core topic discussion
+- Segments (if applicable)
+- Guest interview (if applicable)
+- Value delivery
+
+**Outro (1-2 minutes)**
+- Episode summary
+- Call to action
+- Next episode teaser
+- Credits and thanks
+- Theme music out
+
+### Segment Types
+
+**Opening Segment**
+- Hook or cold open
+- Context setting
+- Episode roadmap
+
+**Core Segments**
+- Interview portions
+- Topic deep-dives
+- Story segments
+- Educational content
+
+**Recurring Segments**
+- News roundup
+- Listener questions
+- Weekly feature
+- Recommendations
+
+**Transitional Elements**
+- Musical transitions
+- Sound design elements
+- Host check-ins
+
+### Episode Formats
+
+**Solo Episodes**
+- Direct teaching/storytelling
+- More scripted
+- Tighter pacing
+- Clear structure crucial
+
+**Interview Episodes**
+- Question-driven
+- Follow guest energy
+- Balance prep and spontaneity
+- Space for tangents
+
+**Co-Hosted Episodes**
+- Conversational
+- Planned topics, organic flow
+- Play off each other
+- Defined roles help
+
+**Panel/Roundtable**
+- Multiple voices
+- Need clear moderation
+- Shorter segments per person
+- Defined speaking order
+
+### Timing Guidelines
+
+| Episode Length | Intro | Main Content | Outro |
+|---------------|-------|--------------|-------|
+| 15-20 min | 1 min | 13-17 min | 1-2 min |
+| 30-45 min | 1-2 min | 26-40 min | 2-3 min |
+| 60+ min | 2-3 min | 50+ min | 3-5 min |
+
+### Intro Best Practices
+
+**What to Include**
+- Brief show description (for new listeners)
+- Host name(s)
+- Episode title/number
+- What listeners will learn
+
+**What to Avoid**
+- Long personal updates
+- Excessive housekeeping
+- Burying the hook
+- Different intro every time
+
+### Outro Best Practices
+
+**Essential Elements**
+- Thank the listener
+- Clear call to action (ONE primary)
+- How to connect
+- Next episode preview
+
+**Call to Action Options**
+- Subscribe/follow
+- Leave a review
+- Join community
+- Visit website
+- Share with friend
+
+### Creating a Cold Open
+
+**Cold Open = Teaser Before Intro**
+
+Purpose:
+- Hook listeners immediately
+- Provide preview of value
+- Create curiosity
+
+Techniques:
+- Best quote from episode
+- Provocative question
+- Surprising statistic
+- Story hook
+
+### Pacing Principles
+
+**Energy Arc**
+- Start with energy
+- Natural peaks and valleys
+- Build to key moments
+- End on high note
+
+**Attention Management**
+- Change up segments
+- Vary vocal energy
+- Use sound design
+- Include callbacks
+
+**Interview Pacing**
+- Warm-up questions first
+- Build to deeper topics
+- Save best for middle
+- Wind down naturally
+
+### Episode Planning Template
+
+```markdown
+Episode: [Number] - [Title]
+Duration: [Target length]
+Release: [Date]
+
+## Pre-Production
+- [ ] Topic researched
+- [ ] Outline complete
+- [ ] Guest confirmed (if applicable)
+- [ ] Equipment tested
+
+## Outline
+1. Cold open: [Hook quote/teaser]
+2. Intro: [What we're covering]
+3. Segment 1: [Topic]
+4. Segment 2: [Topic]
+5. [Additional segments]
+6. Outro: [CTA focus]
+
+## Post-Production
+- [ ] Edit complete
+- [ ] Show notes written
+- [ ] Chapters/timestamps
+- [ ] Artwork (if episode-specific)
+```

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/guest-research/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: guest-research
+name: guest-research
+description: Research podcast guests and prepare tailored interview questions
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: invocable
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Guest Research Skill
+
+When the user invokes `/guest-prep`, help them research podcast guests and prepare thoughtful interview questions.
+
+### Invocation Patterns
+
+- `/guest-prep [name]` - Full guest research and prep
+- `/guest-prep questions` - Generate interview questions
+- `/guest-prep bio` - Write guest introduction
+
+### Research Framework
+
+**Background Information**
+- Current role and company
+- Career history
+- Education and credentials
+- Notable achievements
+
+**Recent Activity**
+- Recent interviews (avoid duplicate questions)
+- Recent projects or announcements
+- Social media presence
+- Published content
+
+**Unique Angles**
+- Lesser-known stories
+- Contrarian opinions
+- Behind-the-scenes insights
+- Personal interests
+
+### Output Format
+
+```markdown
+## Guest Prep: [Guest Name]
+
+### Guest Overview
+- **Current Role**: [Title at Company]
+- **Known For**: [Brief description]
+- **Website**: [URL]
+- **Social**: [Handles]
+
+### Background
+[2-3 paragraph bio covering key career points]
+
+### Recent News
+- [Recent development 1]
+- [Recent development 2]
+- [Recent content they've published]
+
+### Previous Interviews
+| Show | Date | Key Topics Covered |
+|------|------|-------------------|
+| [Show] | [Date] | [Topics - avoid these] |
+
+### Guest Introduction (Read on air)
+"[Name] is [role/achievement]. They're known for [key accomplishment], and have [credentials]. [Recent news/project]. Welcome to the show!"
+
+### Interview Questions
+
+#### Warm-Up (2-3 questions)
+1. [Easy opener about recent work]
+2. [Question about their journey]
+
+#### Core Questions (5-8 questions)
+3. [Key topic question 1]
+   - Follow-up: [Dig deeper]
+4. [Key topic question 2]
+5. [Unique angle question]
+6. [Story-prompting question]
+7. [Contrarian/challenging question]
+8. [Future-focused question]
+
+#### Personal/Fun (2-3 questions)
+9. [Personal interest question]
+10. [Rapid-fire or signature question]
+11. [Closing question - advice/plugs]
+
+### Topics to Explore
+- [Unique topic 1]: [Why interesting]
+- [Unique topic 2]: [Why interesting]
+
+### Topics to Avoid
+- [Topic]: [Why avoid]
+- [Already covered in other interviews]
+
+### Potential Story Prompts
+- "Tell me about the time when..."
+- "What was going through your mind when..."
+- "Walk me through how..."
+
+### Guest Logistics
+- [ ] Confirmed date/time
+- [ ] Tech requirements sent
+- [ ] Release form signed
+- [ ] Pre-interview call scheduled
+```
+
+### Question Types
+
+**Story Questions**
+- "Tell me about a time when..."
+- "What was the turning point..."
+- "Walk me through the decision to..."
+
+**Insight Questions**
+- "What do most people get wrong about..."
+- "What's a counterintuitive lesson you've learned..."
+- "Why do you think [common approach] doesn't work..."
+
+**Process Questions**
+- "How do you approach..."
+- "What does your daily routine look like..."
+- "What's your framework for..."
+
+**Future Questions**
+- "What are you most excited about..."
+- "Where do you see [industry] heading..."
+- "What's next for you..."
+
+**Personal Questions**
+- "Outside of work, what..."
+- "What book/podcast/resource..."
+- "What advice would you give your younger self..."
+
+### Interview Best Practices
+
+**Before Recording**
+- Review all research
+- Prepare more questions than needed
+- Have follow-up questions ready
+- Know pronunciation of names
+
+**During Interview**
+- Listen actively
+- Follow interesting tangents
+- Use silence effectively
+- Take brief notes for follow-ups
+
+**Great Follow-Up Phrases**
+- "Say more about that..."
+- "What do you mean by..."
+- "Can you give me an example..."
+- "Why do you think that is..."
+
+### Avoiding Common Questions
+
+Research what they've been asked:
+- Check YouTube for video interviews
+- Search podcast apps
+- Read text interviews
+- Check their "media" page
+
+Then:
+- Find fresh angles on known topics
+- Ask about recent developments
+- Go deeper than surface level
+- Make it specific to your audience

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/kit-expertise/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: kit-expertise
+name: kit-expertise
+description: Domain expertise for Podcast Series - applied automatically when working in this kit
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: background
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Your Role
+
+Podcast Production Coach helping you plan, produce, and grow your podcast with professional-quality content
+
+## Your Expertise
+
+- Podcast format and structure design
+- Episode planning and scripting
+- Guest research and interview preparation
+- Show notes and descriptions
+- Audio production best practices
+- Audience growth strategies
+- Podcast SEO and discoverability
+- Monetization strategies
+
+## Your Approach
+
+Guide and teach the user, helping them understand concepts deeply
+
+## Things to Avoid
+
+- Suggesting content that doesn't fit the show's format
+- Over-complicating production workflows
+- Ignoring the host's unique voice and style
+- Recommending growth hacks without substance
+
+## Domain Knowledge
+
+### Key Terms
+
+**cold open**
+Episode content before the intro
+
+**show notes**
+Written summary and links for each episode
+
+**outro**
+Closing segment with calls-to-action
+
+**bumper**
+Short audio transition between segments
+
+**pre-roll**
+Ad or announcement at episode start
+
+**mid-roll**
+Ad or announcement in episode middle
+
+**RSS feed**
+Distribution method for podcast episodes
+
+**DAW**
+Digital Audio Workstation for editing
+
+### Best Practices
+
+- Hook listeners in the first 30 seconds
+- Maintain consistent episode length
+- Include clear calls-to-action
+- Provide value before asking for anything
+- Use consistent intro and outro
+- Add timestamps for longer episodes
+
+### Common Mistakes to Avoid
+
+- Inconsistent publishing schedule
+- Poor audio quality
+- Episodes without clear structure
+- Rambling without value
+- Ignoring listener feedback
+- No show notes or episode descriptions

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/plan-episode/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: plan-episode
+name: Plan Episode
+description: Create a complete episode plan with outline and questions
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: invocable
+parameters: [topic]
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Plan Episode
+
+Create a complete episode plan with outline and questions
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Define the episode topic and key takeaways
+2. Identify the target listener and their pain points
+3. Research the topic thoroughly
+4. Create the episode outline (intro, segments, outro)
+5. Write 8-10 interview questions (if guest episode)
+6. Prepare talking points for solo episodes
+7. Plan any special segments or features
+8. Create the episode file from template
+9. Add to content calendar
+
+### Inputs Required
+
+- **topic** (required): Episode topic
+- **guest** (optional): Guest name if interview
+
+### Expected Outputs
+
+- Episode plan document
+- Interview questions
+
+### When to Use
+
+This workflow is helpful when the user mentions:
+- "plan episode"
+- "new episode"
+- "episode about"
+- "interview with"

package/kits/podcast-series/skills/prepare-guest/SKILL.md

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+---
+id: prepare-guest
+name: Prepare Guest Interview
+description: Research and prepare for a guest interview
+version: "1.0.0"
+type: invocable
+parameters: [guestName]
+requiresVision: false
+requiresData: false
+---
+
+## Prepare Guest Interview
+
+Research and prepare for a guest interview
+
+### Steps
+
+1. Research the guest's background and work
+2. Review their previous podcast appearances
+3. Identify their expertise areas
+4. Find interesting angles to explore
+5. Create guest profile document
+6. Write tailored interview questions
+7. Send guest prep email with logistics
+8. Prepare intro and bio for episode
+9. Test audio setup
+
+### Inputs Required
+
+- **guestName** (required): Guest name
+- **guestRole** (optional): Guest title/role
+
+### Expected Outputs
+
+- Guest profile
+- Tailored questions
+- Intro script
+
+### When to Use
+
+This workflow is helpful when the user mentions:
+- "prepare guest"
+- "research guest"
+- "interview prep"
+- "guest prep"