Podcast Runtime Planner: Total Your Episode Before You Record
Editing is easier when the episode is planned to length. This planner adds every segment, ads included, into one total.
What is the Podcast Runtime Planner?
An episode that drifts long loses listeners at the end. Enter intro, main segment, outro, and ad time, and this tool totals the episode so you can trim before you record rather than after.
How to use it
- Enter your values in the fields provided.
- Click Plan Episode Runtime.
- Read the result and adjust an input if you want a different outcome.
Worked example
Intro 2, main 25, outro 3, and two 1-minute ad breaks total 32 minutes.
How long is an episode with 2, 25, and 3 minute segments plus two 1-minute ads?
The segments add to 30 minutes and the ads add 2, giving a total runtime of 32 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter to get a result?
Fill in every field with your own numbers or choices, then run the tool. Empty number fields count as zero, so check them before you trust the output.
Can I reuse this result elsewhere?
Yes. The result is calculated in your browser from the values you entered, so you can copy the numbers into your own notes or plan.