Episode runtime planner

Tool

Run the tool

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

Standard interview episode

Use planner fields Paste rundown segments Import rundown file

Intro length (seconds)

Main conversation (minutes)

Ad breaks

Seconds per ad break

Outro length (seconds)

Rundown segments

Use one row per line in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

Rundown file

Reset

What you can do here

Common ways this tool gets used

45s intro + 38m conversation + ad + outro -> total runtime
Imported rundown file -> full segment timeline

How to use this tool well

This is useful when ad insertion and music beds have to fit a target show length.
Rundown mode works best when each segment is listed as title, type, and duration.

Quick examples

45s intro + 38m conversation + ad + outro -> total runtime
Imported rundown file -> full segment timeline

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Frequently asked questions

What is the episode runtime planner built for?

Total full episode runtime from intro, interview, ads, and outro segments, or switch to rundown mode when you already have a segment-by-segment plan.

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

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

Which inputs matter most on the episode runtime planner page?

On this page, the key inputs are intro length (seconds), main conversation (minutes), ad breaks, seconds per ad break, and outro length (seconds). Use one row per line in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

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

Imports: Upload a TXT, CSV, or TSV file with one row per segment in the shape Segment title | type | mm:ss.

What will the episode 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 episode runtime planner?

This is useful when ad insertion and music beds have to fit a target show length. Rundown mode works best when each segment is listed as title, type, and duration. Typical use cases include 45s intro + 38m conversation + ad + outro -> total runtime; Imported rundown file -> full segment timeline.