Generator · 100% free, no signup · Updated May 2026
Podcast intros that don't lose 60% of listeners in 30 seconds.
A free podcast intro script generator. Outputs a 15-30 second intro that sets the show name, premise, today's topic, and frequency promise. Tuned for the "skip-button cliff" — listeners drop off if intros run over 30 seconds.
Type show name + niche + episode topic. The generator outputs a 30-second intro script structured as: 7-second hook, sponsor read placeholder (10s), episode tease (13s).
Inputs
30-second intro script
[0-7s · Hook] What if dropping 4 features doubled your MRR? [7-15s · Show ID] You're listening to The Indie Founder Show — the show for indie founders building SaaS. [15-30s · Episode tease] Today on the show: [what makes THIS episode different — the surprising thing they'll learn]. Sit tight, let's get into it.
Who this is for
Podcasters whose drop-off cliff sits at the 30-second mark because the intro is boring.
The problem this solves
The first 30 seconds of a podcast decide whether someone keeps listening. Most intros open with "Welcome to [show name]" — listeners bounce. The generator forces an episode-specific hook in the first 7 seconds, then handles sponsor + tease.
Podcast episodes with intros under 30 seconds retain approximately 30-45% more listeners through the first minute than podcasts with intros over 60 seconds — yet 38% of new podcasts ship 60+ second intros.
Source: Edison Research Podcast Listener Behavior Study 2024 + Buzzsprout Episode Drop-off Analysis 2024
How to use it
- 01
Show name + niche
Used once near end for branding, not the opener.
- 02
Episode-specific hook
One sentence about THIS episode's payoff. The first 7 seconds.
- 03
Sponsor placeholder?
Yes if you have one, no for solo / community-funded shows.
- 04
Get the 30s script
Word-counted to 75 words at 150 WPM = 30 seconds.
What you get
- ✓ 30-second intro script (75 words at 150 WPM)
- ✓ Episode-specific hook in first 7s
- ✓ Sponsor read placeholder (or skipped)
- ✓ Episode tease in final 13s
Frequently asked
How long should a podcast intro be?
15-30 seconds. Under 15 = under-developed. Over 30 = listener skip-button. Keep it tight: show name, premise, today's topic, brief CTA.
Should every episode have the same intro?
Use the same intro framework but vary the today-specific line. Identical intros across all episodes create skip-button reflex.
Should the intro mention sponsors?
Mid-roll for sponsor reads. Intros should be pure content positioning. Sponsor placement in intro reduces opt-in by 15-25%.
Is this different from the podcast trailer script generator?
Trailer = the launch trailer that introduces the entire show concept (one-time asset). Intro = the per-episode opener that runs at the start of every episode.
Should I record a new intro each week?
Yes — record a fresh today-specific intro per episode. Use the same boilerplate framework (show name + premise) and customize the topic line.
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Author + maintainer
Adrian Berisha — Founder of Clipflow. Indie SaaS builder shipping creator tools full-time since 2024. All tools and benchmarks on this page are reviewed quarterly. Last review: May 2026.
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