Speaking & Speech
Podcast Script Time Calculator
Paste your podcast script or episode outline to estimate how long it will run. Works for fully scripted solo shows, scripted intros and outros, sponsored segments, monologue episodes and any written content you plan to speak on air. If your episode includes unscripted conversation, use this to estimate the scripted portions and add time for the conversation.
A 30-minute scripted podcast episode needs approximately 3,300–4,800 words, depending on speaking pace.
Podcast Script Time Calculator
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