cold-open-creator
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. The cold open cuts at the tension peak, before the resolution.
Core Philosophy: The cold open is not a summary or a trailer. It's a story interrupted at the moment of maximum tension. They should finish the cold open asking "How did we get here?" and "What happens next?"
The Narrative Snippets Method (Primary Approach)
The best cold opens follow recognizable story beats. Instead of searching for "good moments," search for complete story arcs, then cut them at the right point.
The Story Beats
Every compelling story follows this pattern:
| Beat | What Happens | Cold Open Role |
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