What is this template?

A collection of ready-to-use email and message templates for every stage of the guest journey. Duplicate and personalise for each guest. No more starting from scratch or wondering what to say.

Template 1 — Initial Outreach

When to send: When inviting a potential guest

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Subject: Podcast Invitation — [Podcast Name]

Hi [Guest Name],

I'm reaching out on behalf of [Host Name], host of [Podcast Name], a podcast about [topic/audience]. We'd love to have you as a guest to talk about [specific topic].

Episodes are around [length] minutes and reach [brief description of audience]. We record via [platform] at a time that works for you.

Would you be open to this? Happy to share more details if so.

Best,

[Your Name] on behalf of [Host Name]

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Template 2 — Booking Confirmation

When to send: Once the guest agrees and the date is set

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Subject: You're confirmed — [Podcast Name] recording on [Date]

Hi [Guest Name],

We're confirmed for [Date] at [Time, Timezone]. Here's everything you need:

I'll send a briefing doc with topics and tech tips a few days before. Any questions in the meantime, just reply here.

Looking forward to it!

[Your Name]

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Template 3 — Pre-Recording Briefing

When to send: 2–3 days before recording

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Subject: Your briefing doc — [Podcast Name] recording on [Date]

Hi [Guest Name],

Here's everything for our recording on [Date]:

TOPICS WE'LL COVER

TECH TIPS

See you on [Date] at [Time].

Recording link: [link]

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Template 4 — Recording Day Reminder

When to send: Morning of recording

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Subject: See you today — [Time, Timezone]

Hi [Guest Name],

Just a quick reminder, we're recording today at [Time, Timezone].

Recording link: [link]

Looking forward to it!

[Your Name]

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Template 5 — Post-Recording Thank You

When to send: Within 24 hours of recording