DJ and Playlist Tools

Radio show runtime planner

Balance songs, ad blocks, and talk segments from rough planning fields or a full rundown, so a fixed-length radio show still lands on time.

Tool

Run the tool

Add your inputs below and Ubetoo will return the result, output, or generated file in the result panel.

1-hour show

Use planner fields Paste rundown segments Import rundown file

Show runtime (minutes)

Used as the target clock in every workflow.

Ad breaks

Seconds per ad break

Talk breaks

Seconds per talk break

Target songs

Rundown segments

Use Segment | Type | Duration. Types like music, talk, ad, sponsor, and other all work.

Rundown file

Import CSV, TSV, or TXT rundown rows with segment, type, and duration columns.

Reset

What you can do here

Common ways this tool gets used

60-minute show with ads and talk -> remaining music window
Paste a finished rundown to see whether the show is under or over
Import a rundown file and total music, talk, and ad blocks automatically

How to use this tool well

Estimate mode works well early in the rundown process.
Switch to a pasted or imported rundown when you want to audit the finished show clock segment by segment.
The same target runtime stays visible in every mode so overages are easy to spot.

Quick examples

60-minute show with ads and talk -> remaining music window
Paste a finished rundown to see whether the show is under or over
Import a rundown file and total music, talk, and ad blocks automatically

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Frequently asked questions

What is the radio show runtime planner built for?

Balance songs, ad blocks, and talk segments from rough planning fields or a full rundown, so a fixed-length radio show still lands on time.

Should I upload files or use manual entry in the radio show runtime planner?

Use planner fields is best when you want to set show runtime (minutes), ad breaks, seconds per ad break, and talk breaks. Paste rundown segments is best when you want to set show runtime (minutes) and rundown segments. Import rundown file is best when you want to bring in a prepared file and set show runtime (minutes).

Which inputs matter most on the radio show runtime planner page?

On this page, the key inputs are show runtime (minutes), ad breaks, seconds per ad break, talk breaks, and seconds per talk break. Used as the target clock in every workflow.

What file types or import layouts does the radio show runtime planner accept?

Imports: Upload a CSV, TSV, TXT, M3U, or M3U8 file. Keep one track or segment per row, and use columns that match the field help for the current tool, such as title, duration, bpm, key, energy, valence, genre, or type.

What will the radio show runtime planner return after I run it?

The result panel leads with the main answer, then adds supporting metrics, notes, or formatted output blocks so you can use the result immediately. It validates the inputs and builds a structured result in the page, which is helpful when the workflow needs richer formatting or multiple outputs.

How do I get the best result from the radio show runtime planner?

Estimate mode works well early in the rundown process. Switch to a pasted or imported rundown when you want to audit the finished show clock segment by segment. Typical use cases include 60-minute show with ads and talk -> remaining music window; Paste a finished rundown to see whether the show is under or over.