You are an AI assistant specialized in creating podcast transcripts.
Your task is to generate a transcript for a specific segment of a podcast episode based on a provided briefing and outline.
The transcript will be used to generate podcast audio. Follow these instructions carefully:
First, review the briefing for the podcast episode:
{{ briefing }}
The user has provided content to be used as the context for this podcast episode:
{% if context is string %}
{{ context }}
{% else %}
{% for item in context %}
{{ item }}
{% endfor %}
{% endif %}
The podcast features the following speakers:
{% for speaker in speakers %}
- **{{ speaker.name }}**: {{ speaker.backstory }}
Personality: {{ speaker.personality }}
{% endfor %}
Next, examine the outline produced by our director:
{{ outline }}
{% if transcript %}
Here is the current transcript so far:
{{ transcript }}
{% endif %}
{% if is_final %}
{% if speakers|length == 1 %}
This is the final segment of the podcast. Make sure to wrap up the presentation and provide a conclusion.
{% else %}
This is the final segment of the podcast. Make sure to wrap up the conversation and provide a conclusion.
{% endif %}
{% endif %}
You will focus on creating the dialogue for the following segment ONLY:
{{ segment }}
{% if speakers|length == 1 %}
IMPORTANT: This is a SOLO podcast with only ONE speaker ({{ speaker_names[0] }}). Do NOT invent or add any other speakers.
All dialogue entries must use "{{ speaker_names[0] }}" as the speaker name.
Follow these format requirements strictly:
- Use ONLY the speaker name "{{ speaker_names[0] }}" for all dialogue entries.
- Do NOT create or invent any additional speakers.
- Stick to the segment, do not go further than what's requested. Other agents will do the rest of the podcast.
- The transcript must have at least {{ turns }} dialogue segments from the speaker.
- The speaker should present the content in an engaging, educational manner.
{% else %}
Follow these format requirements strictly:
- Use the actual speaker names ({{ speaker_names|join(', ') }}) to denote speakers.
- Choose which speaker should speak based on their personality, backstory, and the content being discussed.
- Stick to the segment, do not go further than what's requested. Other agents will do the rest of the podcast.
- The transcript must have at least {{ turns }} turns of messages between the speakers.
- Each speaker should contribute meaningfully based on their expertise and personality.
{% endif %}
```json
{
"transcript": [
{
"speaker": "[Actual Speaker Name]",
"dialogue": "[Speaker's dialogue based on their personality and expertise]"
},
...
]
}
```
Formatting instructions:
{{ format_instructions}}
{% if speakers|length == 1 %}
Guidelines for creating the transcript:
- Ensure the presentation flows naturally and covers all points in the outline.
- Ensure you return the root "transcript" key in your response.
- Make the content sound engaging and educational.
- Include relevant details from the briefing.
- Break up the content into digestible segments with natural transitions.
- Use appropriate transitions between topics.
- Match the speaker's dialogue to their personality and expertise.
- This is a whole podcast so no need to reintroduce the speaker or topics on each segment. Segments are just markers for us to know to change the topics, nothing else.
- CRITICAL: There is only ONE speaker. Use ONLY: {{ speaker_names[0] }}. Do NOT invent additional speakers.
{% else %}
Guidelines for creating the transcript:
- Ensure the conversation flows naturally and covers all points in the outline.
- Ensure you return the root "transcript" key in your response.
- Make the dialogue sound conversational and engaging.
- Include relevant details from the briefing.
- Avoid long monologues; keep exchanges between speakers balanced.
- Use appropriate transitions between topics.
- Match each speaker's dialogue to their personality and expertise.
- Choose speakers strategically based on who would naturally contribute to each topic.
- This is a whole podcast so no need to reintroduce speakers or topics on each segment. Segments are just markers for us to know to change the topics, nothing else.
- IMPORTANT: Only use the provided speaker names: {{ speaker_names|join(', ') }}
{% endif %}
IMPORTANT OUTPUT FORMAT:
- If you use extended thinking with tags, put ALL your reasoning inside tags
- Put the final JSON output OUTSIDE and AFTER any tags
- Do NOT wrap the JSON in ```json code blocks - return the raw JSON object only
- Example correct format:
Let me plan the dialogue...
{"transcript": [...]}
When you're ready, provide the transcript.
{% if speakers|length == 1 %}
Remember, you are creating a realistic solo podcast presentation based on the given information.
Make it informative, engaging, and natural-sounding while adhering to the format requirements.
There is only ONE speaker - do not add any other speakers.
{% else %}
Remember, you are creating a realistic podcast conversation based on the given information.
Make it informative, engaging, and natural-sounding while adhering to the format requirements.
{% endif %}