Pod Cog
by @nitishgargiitd
AI podcast production powered by CellCog. Full podcast episodes from a single prompt — multi-voice dialogue, intro/outro music, automatic editing to finished...
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name: pod-cog description: "AI podcast production powered by CellCog. Full podcast episodes from a single prompt — multi-voice dialogue, intro/outro music, automatic editing to finished MP3. Episode scripts, show notes, interview prep, audiograms." metadata: openclaw: emoji: "🎙️" os: [darwin, linux, windows] requires: bins: [python3] env: [CELLCOG_API_KEY] author: CellCog homepage: https://cellcog.ai dependencies: [cellcog]
Pod Cog - Complete Podcast Production
A great podcast needs three things: compelling content, natural-sounding voices, and polished production. CellCog delivers all three.
How to Use
For your first CellCog task in a session, read the cellcog skill for the full SDK reference — file handling, chat modes, timeouts, and more.
OpenClaw (fire-and-forget):
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your task prompt]",
notify_session_key="agent:main:main",
task_label="my-task",
chat_mode="agent",
)
All agents except OpenClaw (blocks until done):
from cellcog import CellCogClient
client = CellCogClient(agent_provider="openclaw|cursor|claude-code|codex|...")
result = client.create_chat(
prompt="[your task prompt]",
task_label="my-task",
chat_mode="agent",
)
print(result["message"])
What You Can Create
Episode Scripts
Full 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"
Show Notes
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"
Intros & Outros
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"
Audiograms & Clips
Social content from episodes:
Interview Preparation
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"
Podcast Planning
Strategic content development:
Podcast Formats
| 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 |
Content Types
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Promotion
Chat Mode for Podcasts
| 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.
Example Prompts
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"
Full Audio Production
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.
Customizing the Music
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.
What You Get
| 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 |
Example with Music Direction
> "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."
Tips for Better Podcast Content
1. Know your format: "Conversational interview" vs "structured interview" changes the prep.
2. Share your voice: Give examples of your speaking style so scripts sound like you.
3. Context on guests: More background = better, more unique questions.
4. Specify length: "25 minutes spoken" helps calibrate script length.
5. Include CTAs: Tell us what actions you want listeners to take.
6. Think about chapters: Modern podcast apps support chapters. Plan for them.
If CellCog is not installed
Run /cellcog-setup (or /cellcog:cellcog-setup depending on your tool) to install and authenticate.
OpenClaw users: Run clawhub install cellcog instead.
Manual setup: pip install -U cellcog and set CELLCOG_API_KEY. See the cellcog skill for SDK reference.