Fill in your show details and get a ready-to-read intro and outro script. Pick a tone from friendly to playful, choose a length, and see how long each script takes to read aloud. Press Generate another version until it sounds like you.
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This episode
Sponsor & call to action
Style
Tone
You can edit the scripts directly; the read time updates as you type. Changing a field above rewrites them.
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How to use the Podcast Intro Script Generator
Enter your show details: show name, host name(s) and a short tagline. Press Load example to see a filled-in version.
Describe the episode: number, topic, an optional hook and guest, and what listeners will learn.
Add a sponsor and call to action if you have them, plus a teaser for the next episode.
Pick a tone, length and speaking pace. The scripts and read times update instantly.
Press Generate another version for different wording, edit any line you like, then copy or download.
Anatomy of a podcast intro and outro
Part
Intro or outro
Purpose
Typical length
Hook
Intro
Grab attention with a question, surprising fact or clip
5-10 seconds
Welcome and show name
Intro
Tell new listeners where they are and who is speaking
5-8 seconds
Episode topic and guest
Intro
Explain why this episode is worth their time
8-15 seconds
Sponsor read
Intro or mid-roll
Thank the sponsor and share the offer
15-60 seconds
Thanks and recap
Outro
Close the loop on the episode
5-10 seconds
Call to action
Outro
Ask for one specific action
5-10 seconds
Next-episode teaser and sign-off
Outro
Give a reason to come back
5-10 seconds
Read time: words to seconds
Read time = words ÷ words per minute × 60. At an average conversational pace of 150 words per minute, that works out to 2.5 words per second:
Words
130 wpm (relaxed)
150 wpm (average)
170 wpm (brisk)
40
18 sec
16 sec
14 sec
75
35 sec
30 sec
26 sec
110
51 sec
44 sec
39 sec
150
69 sec
60 sec
53 sec
Music beds, pauses and emphasis add time, so record a test take and adjust. To find your own pace, read a 150-word paragraph aloud and time it.
Tips for recording your intro
Read the script aloud once before recording and rewrite anything that trips your tongue.
Pick one tone and keep it consistent across episodes; listeners notice when the voice of a show changes.
Put the hook first. The welcome and housekeeping can wait a few seconds.
Ask for one action in the outro, not three. A single clear request gets more people to act.
Smile while you record the welcome line; it really does change how your voice sounds.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a podcast intro be?
Most podcast intros run between 15 and 60 seconds. Listeners decide quickly whether to keep listening, so many shows open with a short hook and get to the content within the first minute. Save longer sponsor reads and housekeeping for after the hook.
What should a podcast intro include?
A strong intro usually has a hook (a question, fact or teaser from the episode), the show name and what it is about, the host's name, the episode topic, the guest and why they matter, and a quick transition into the content. A sponsor message can follow once the listener is hooked.
How is the read time calculated?
Read time is the number of spoken words divided by your speaking pace. Conversational speech is often around 130 to 170 words per minute, so a 75-word intro takes about 30 seconds at 150 words per minute. Text in square brackets, such as music cues, is not counted.
What goes in a podcast outro?
Thank the guest and the listener, briefly recap the episode, give one clear call to action (follow, review, share or visit your website), thank the sponsor, tease the next episode and sign off. Keep it under a minute so listeners hear the call to action before they drop off.
Should I record the same intro every week?
Many shows use a fixed recorded show intro with music plus a short episode-specific intro recorded fresh each time. This tool writes the episode-specific part; reuse the welcome line and tagline every week so listeners recognize the show.
Can I use these scripts on my podcast?
Yes. The scripts are generated from your own details and are free to use, edit and record. Nothing you type leaves your browser.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.