Podcast Cold Open Creator

Purpose

Create 25-35 second cold opens that drop listeners into a story arc - someone who wanted something, encountered obstacles, and figured something out. Cut at the tension peak, before the resolution.

Core Philosophy: The cold open is not a summary or trailer. It's a story interrupted at maximum tension. Listeners should finish asking "How did we get here?" and "What happens next?"

The Narrative Snippets Method

The best cold opens follow recognizable story beats. Search for complete story arcs, then cut at the right point.

Story Beats