pod-cogA great podcast needs three things: compelling content, natural-sounding voices, and polished production. CellCog delivers all three — #1 on DeepResearch Bench (Feb 2026) for script depth, frontier multi-voice dialogue, and automatic music + editing. Podcast production, episode scripts, show notes, interview prep, audiograms — single prompt to finished MP3.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install nitishgargiitd/pod-cogA great podcast needs three things: compelling content, natural-sounding voices, and polished production. CellCog delivers all three.
This skill requires the cellcog skill for SDK setup and API calls.
clawhub install cellcogRead the cellcog skill first for SDK setup. This skill shows you what's possible.
Quick pattern (v1.0+):
# Fire-and-forget - returns immediately
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your podcast request]",
notify_session_key="agent:main:main",
task_label="podcast-task",
chat_mode="agent" # Agent mode for most podcast content
)
# Daemon notifies you when complete - do NOT pollFull scripts or outlines:
Example prompt:
"Write a script for a 25-minute solo podcast episode:
Show: 'The Indie Hacker Pod' - for bootstrapped founders
Topic: Why I stopped chasing product-market fit
Structure:
- Hook (why this matters)
- Story (my journey with 3 failed products)
- Framework (what I do instead now)
- Actionable takeaways
- CTA (newsletter signup)
Tone: Conversational, honest, like talking to a friend who's building something
Include: Suggested timestamps for chapters"
Professional episode documentation:
Example prompt:
"Create show notes for Episode 47: 'The Art of Cold Email'
Episode summary: Interview with Sarah, who booked 50 meetings with cold email
Include:
- Episode summary (2-3 paragraphs)
- Key timestamps (I'll add exact times later)
- Guest bio with links
- Resources mentioned
- Key quotes from the episode
- CTA to subscribe
Format for both website and podcast app descriptions"
Consistent show branding:
Example prompt:
"Write a podcast intro script (30 seconds when spoken):
Show: 'Build in Public' - weekly show about transparent entrepreneurship
Host: Jamie
Should include:
- Show name and hook
- What listeners will learn
- Quick credibility (without being braggy)
- Energy: Enthusiastic but not cheesy
Also create a short outro (15 seconds) with:
- Thank you
- Subscribe CTA
- Social media mention"
Social content from episodes:
Be the best host:
Example prompt:
"Prepare for interviewing Alex Chen, founder of TechStartup (acquired for $50M):
Research:
- Their journey
- Key decisions that led to success
- Public content they've created
- Unique angles not often covered
Generate:
- 15 main questions (mix of story, tactical, and personal)
- 5 rapid-fire questions for end of show
- Topics to avoid (if any obvious ones)
- Suggested episode structure
My show focuses on the emotional journey, not just tactics"
Strategic content development:
| Format | Structure | CellCog Helps With |
|--------|-----------|-------------------|
| Solo | Just you, sharing expertise | Scripts, outlines, talking points |
| Interview | Host + Guest | Questions, research, show notes |
| Co-Hosted | Two regular hosts | Discussion outlines, segment ideas |
| Panel | Multiple guests | Structure, moderation flow |
| Narrative | Produced, story-driven | Scripts, story structure |
| News/Recap | Current events | Research, summaries, takes |
| Scenario | Recommended Mode |
|----------|------------------|
| Scripts, show notes, interview questions, individual episodes | "agent" |
| Season planning, narrative series, comprehensive guest research | "agent team" |
Use "agent" for most podcast work. Episode scripts, show notes, and interview prep execute well in agent mode.
Use "agent team" for deep work - researching complex guests, planning multi-episode narratives, or developing comprehensive content strategies.
Full episode script:
"Write a complete script for a 30-minute podcast episode:
Show: 'Design Matters' - UX/product design podcast
Episode: 'Why most redesigns fail'
Format: Solo episode with examples
Cover:
1. The redesign trap (why we love to redesign)
2. Case study: 3 famous failed redesigns
3. Framework: When to redesign vs iterate
4. How to do a redesign right
5. Listener action items
Tone: Authoritative but conversational, include specific examples
Length: ~4,000 words spoken"
Interview preparation:
"Prepare me for interviewing the CEO of a climate tech startup:
Guest: Maya Williams, CEO of CarbonCapture.io
Company: Direct air capture technology, raised $30M Series A
My podcast: Tech for Good - technology solving real problems
I want:
- Background research summary
- 12 thoughtful questions (avoid generic founder questions)
- 3 questions about the science (for non-expert audience)
- 2 questions about the personal journey
- Suggested follow-ups
- Episode title options"
Show notes:
"Create comprehensive show notes:
Episode: Interview with productivity expert about deep work
Duration: 45 minutes
Key topics covered:
- Why multitasking is a myth
- The 4-hour deep work day
- Digital minimalism in practice
- Building a distraction-free environment
Include:
- Episode summary (SEO-friendly)
- Detailed timestamps
- Key quotes (I'll verify exact wording)
- All resources mentioned
- Related episodes to link
- Subscribe CTAs"
When you request a full podcast episode with audio, CellCog produces a complete, ready-to-publish file with this default structure:
[Intro Music] → [Dialogue/Conversation] → [Outro Music]CellCog generates all three parts automatically — the multi-voice dialogue AND short intro/outro music tracks — then stitches them into one final MP3.
You can control the intro and outro music in your prompt:
Specific direction:
"Intro music: 8 seconds of upbeat electronic, think tech podcast energy. Outro music: 6 seconds of the same theme but softer, winding down."
Genre/mood direction:
"Use jazzy lo-fi intro music and a calm acoustic outro."
Let CellCog decide:
"Choose intro and outro music that fits the topic."
If you say nothing about music, CellCog will choose something appropriate for your topic and tone.
| Component | What CellCog Produces |
|-----------|----------------------|
| Intro music | ~8 second original track matching your podcast vibe |
| Dialogue | Full multi-voice conversation with natural delivery |
| Outro music | ~6 second wind-down track |
| Final file | Single MP3 with all three concatenated, ready to publish |
"Create a 10-minute podcast episode:
Topic: Why startups should hire generalists first
Format: Interview between a host and a 3x founder
Tone: Casual, insightful, with some humor
Intro music: Upbeat indie rock, 8 seconds, energetic but not overwhelming
Outro music: Same vibe but mellower, 6 seconds
Or if you prefer: just say 'Choose music that fits' and CellCog will pick."
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Bootstrapped founders can create professional solo episodes on niche topics like productivity or product development. The skill generates complete scripts with hooks, stories, and actionable takeaways, saving time on content creation while maintaining a conversational tone.
Hosts can prepare for interviews by generating research briefs and question lists for guests like startup founders. The skill helps structure episodes, create show notes with timestamps, and produce polished MP3s with multi-voice dialogue for engaging discussions.
Creators can script true-crime or story-driven narrative episodes with automatic music and editing. The skill assists in outlining multi-part series, generating chapter markers, and producing audiograms for social promotion to build audience engagement.
Educational platforms can host panel shows with multiple speakers on topics like fundraising or marketing. The skill provides structured outlines, moderation flows, and SEO-optimized show notes, streamlining production for consistent, high-quality content.
Analysts can produce current events podcasts with deep research and summaries. The skill generates scripts, intro/outro music, and shareable clips, enabling quick turnaround on polished episodes that highlight key insights and trends.
Agencies can offer monthly podcast production services to clients, using the skill to automate scriptwriting, editing, and show notes. This reduces operational costs and allows scaling to multiple clients with consistent quality, generating recurring revenue.
Freelancers can provide end-to-end podcast production for individual creators or businesses. By leveraging the skill for tasks like interview prep and audiogram creation, they can increase output and charge premium rates for polished, turnkey episodes.
Platforms can integrate the skill to help users create and monetize podcasts through ads or subscriptions. Automated production lowers barriers to entry, attracting more creators and generating revenue from content sales or advertising shares.
💬 Integration Tip
Install the cellcog dependency first and use the fire-and-forget pattern with agent mode for efficient podcast creation without polling.
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