Many podcasts are heavily scripted, almost like a television sitcom. There’s nothing wrong with this. It’s not the only approach. You can also have high level bullet points for your discussion or interview points, or if you’re feeling really wild, go completely unscripted. Some of the best content is produced when you are not reading a script but being present in the moment and speaking as the industry expert you are. Don’t be afraid to make a mistake or trip over your words. You can do some polishing in production but leaving the occasional mistake or stutter in also helps humanize you to the audience, creating a rich listener experience.