How to Write Your Podcast Outro (+ 3 Free Templates)

This blog post was originally published on 26/03/2023. It was updated on 25/01/2026.

Your podcast outro is is the part of your podcast episode that comes right at the very end, sort of like the sign-off credits in a movie.

Podcast outros come in many forms, but the important thing to remember is that they do matter.

Why?

Because whilst it might be easy to think that you can overlook your podcast outro (after all, it’s right at the end, you’ve already given your listener the good stuff, right?), you’re audience needs a clear anchor to let them know that your episode has now finished. Without this, your episode just finishes and your listener can be left feeling like they’ve been dropped or wondering if their audio has just cut out.

Does Anyone Listen to Podcast Outros?

This is a good question and one that’s worth exploring.

We’ve all been there, listening to a podcast, watching a YouTube video, etc, and as soon as we realise that the content we’ve come for has finished and the podcaster or presenter is wrapping the episode up, we click off because we don’t think there’s anything left for us there.

In fact, around half of your listeners will do just this and not listen to your outro.

But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t include a podcast outro in your episodes at all. After all, what about the other half of your listeners who will statistically listen to it?

You see, your podcast outro is real-estate gold, which is bursting with opportunities to leave your listener with one final impression of your episode. Whether this is a:

• Teaser to entice them to listen to the next episode
• A request for them to leave a review
• An invitation to connect on social media
• Instructions for signing up to your newsletter

These are all opportunities for your outro that are not to be missed.

In this post, we’ll cover some top tips for writing a script for your podcast outro that is worthwhile for your listeners and rounds out your episodes in a way that best suits you and your show.

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Summarise the Episode

One of the best ways to keep your listeners engaged at the end of your podcast episodes is to summarise the episode they have just listened to. This only needs to be a sentence or two and doesn’t need to go on for more than a few seconds.

But giving a quick recap helps your audience to remember the key points of your episode and provides a sense of closure. After all, there’s nothing worse than happily listening to a podcast episode that ends so abruptly that you’re unsure if your Wi-Fi suddenly cut out.

If you know what’s coming up in your next episode, you can also link how this episode’s topic might link to your next episode. There is no pressure to include information about what’s coming up on the next episode if you aren’t sure about that episode’s content yet. It’s better to not tell your audience what’s coming next than promise an episode, only to change your mind, record something else, and then leave your audience confused as to what they’re turning up to listen to.

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Call-To-Action (CTA)

Your outro is a great place to include a CTA that encourages your listeners to take action.

This could be anything from subscribing to your podcast, leaving a review, following you on social media, or signing up for your email list. However, make sure your CTA is clear and specific. And whatever you do, try and avoid more than one CTA per episode outro.

Why?

Because the more things you ask someone to do, the less they’ll actually do.

It’s better to have one, clear CTA that your audience follows than 3-4 that don’t get done.

If needed, there’s nothing wrong with having more than one outro with different CTA’s in them that you rotate between episodes if you have more than one thing that you’d like your audience to do.

When including a Call to Action, it’s important to remember to tell people what they’ll get from following that action.

For example, ‘Follow us on Instagram,’ is very loose and doesn’t tell your listener what’s in it for them. However, saying ‘Follow us on Instagram for daily tips to help you do X, Y, Z’ is far more appealing because the listener knows what they’re getting from you when they complete this action. Therefore, they are more likely to get your listener to follow that Call to Action.

Thank Your Listeners

Time is precious and your listener has just chosen to give you their time to listen to your episode. For this, it’s nice to show your appreciation and acknowledge their support.

After all, without them, you’re not talking to anyone.

A simple thank you can go a long way in building a connection with your audience.

Share Your Contact Information

Similar to your CTA, if you want someone to follow you or connect with you on social media, make sure that you give them your handle or username.

Put the information and a link in your show notes, but when people are listening to podcasts whilst driving or doing the dishes (for example), they don’t have time to click on a link and so telling them how to contact you can help plant the seed of where and how to look you up later.

Essentially, make it easy for your listeners to reach out to you by including your contact information in the outro. This could be your email address, social media handles, or website.

Encourage listeners to reach out and share their thoughts on the episode. And don’t forget to write back to them. Communication goes a long way in fostering relationships with listeners.

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How Long Should Your Podcast Outro Be?

Your outro should be no longer than 1-2 minutes, absolute maximum! And that is largely for shows that are 20+ minutes long per episode.

If your episodes are shorter than that, keep your outro shorter as well.

Remember, your listeners have already spent time listening to your podcast, so don’t take up too much of their time.

Keep it concise and to the point.

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Should I Use the Same Podcast Outro Everytime?

This is completely up to you.

Some podcasters will record an outro and insert it at the end of every episode. This can be useful if you want to ensure that you cover certain information within your outro.

Some podcasters will have several pre-recorded outros that they alternate between their episodes. This can be useful if you’re trying to get your audience to do multiple things, i.e. sign up for your newsletter, follow you on social media, and leave you reviews, but don’t want to overwhelm your audience by including all of those Calls to Action within one podcast outro.

Others (like me) won’t have a pre-recorded outro and will simply include their outro as part of their episode as they’re recording.

The choice is completely up to you.

I’ve done a bit of each, having had pre-recorded outros that I insert dynamically, I’ve had outros that I’ve rotated, and now I don’t have a pre-recorded outro and simply include my outro as I record my episode.

Experiment with your outro and see what works best for you.

Don’t be afraid to edit and revise your outro until you get it right.

Test different CTA’s and see which ones resonate with your audience.

Listen to other podcasts for inspiration and keep tweaking until you find the perfect outro for your show.

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Should I Include Music In My Podcast Outro?

This is a great question and one that is very personal to you and your show.

Many podcasters choose to include music within their podcast outro, often using the same music from their podcast intro.

If you do choose to include music in your podcast intro, you need to make sure that the music you use is royalty-free and that you’re legally allowed to use that music.

There are plenty of examples of royalty-free music that are very well priced available at Pond5.

Personally, I don’t bother including music in my podcast’s outro, but this is a personal choice and is not going to be the right choice for every podcaster.

Podcast Outro Template 1

This template covers a lot in just a few sentences. Here, you’re:

• Reminding your listener who they’ve listened to
• Thanked them for their time, and
• Directed them to a social media platform to further connect with you.

It’s simple, easy to follow, and would easily fit at the end of any podcast episode in any genre.

Thank you so much for tuning in for another episode of(insert podcast name here) with me, (insert podcast host’s name here).

Make sure that you’re following us on Instagram at (insert Instagram handle here) so that you can message us telling us your favourite takeaways from this week’s episode.

Until next time!

Podcast Outro Template 2

This second template is a little longer but:

• Demonstrates how you can summarise what your episode has covered
• Teases the next episode
• Encourages your listener to return
• Includes two CTA’s (follow on Instagram and subscribe). (Yes, I have said previously that multiple CTA’s can lead to listeners not doing anything you’ve asked of them, but in this example, you’re giving your listener a reason for each CTA. Because of this, you’ll likely get away with slightly deviating from the 1 CTA rule.)

Thank you so much for tuning in for another episode of (insert podcast name here) with me, (insert podcast host’s name here).

Make sure that you’re following us on Instagram at (insert Instagram handle here) so that you can message us telling us your favourite takeaways from this week’s episode.

In this week’s episode, we talked about (explain in 1-2 sentences what you covered in this episode).

Next week, we’ll be inviting(guest name) in to discuss (insert topic here). It’s going to be a killer episode, so make sure that you’re subscribed so that you’re the first to hear the episode when it lands.

See you next week!

Podcast Outro Template 3

This final template is short, sweet, and to the point. In it you’re:

• Reminding your listener of which podcast they’ve just listened to
• Asking your audience to rate your show, with a reason for doing so. (This CTA is great for boosting your review metrics, if this is something that is important to you. Although do remember that vanity metrics aren’t everything).

Thank you so much for tuning in for another episode of (insert podcast name here).

I would love it if you could take a minute to leave a 5-star review for the podcast. If you also leave a comment, you might hear me shout you out on the next episode.

I am looking forward to seeing you next week!

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Conclusion

Your podcast outro is a key part of your podcast episode. Whether it’s more formal and is the same pre-recorded outro that you include at the end of every episode, or a more dynamic sign-off, your podcast outro signals to your listener that the episode is over.

Your podcast outro is also a key opportunity for you to:

• Thank you listener
• Re-cap what you’ve talked about in the episode
• Let your audience know what’s coming up in the next episode or episodes
• Give a Call to Action, such as joining your newsletter, following your on social media, or subscribing to your show

However you decide to script and create your podcast outro, remember that there is no single correct way to do it, and like anything in podcasting, you’re allowed to experiment and change your outro up as you and your show grow and develop.