Teleprompter for podcasts

Keep your episode outline on screen, or read an intro or sponsor script word for word. You can pause the scrolling while your guest talks. Record the episode in your usual audio or video app.

Open LilPrompter

LilPrompter browser reading screen with script text, formatting and playback controls — Move the script near your camera and make the text large enough to read.

How to set up your reading screen

Choose script or outline
Use exact wording for a required read and bullets for discussion.
Put each section in a tab
Separate the intro, questions, approved sponsor copy and outro.
Open the recorder
Choose its microphone and test recording levels.
Pause for the guest
Stop the text during answers, then find the next question before resuming.
Save and export separately
Save the episode in your recording app, and keep a separate copy of your script.

Build an episode template

Introduce the topic and your guest. Keep your opening question and possible follow-ups nearby. Put the approved sponsor script in its own tab, followed by your closing notes.

Write full sentences for parts you want to read exactly. For interviews, a few questions and follow-up notes leave you room to respond to your guest. Pause the scrolling while you listen.

Place the screen for audio or video

For audio, put the screen where you can read without turning away from the microphone. For video, move the script near the camera while keeping your guest visible. Check a short recording for reflections and noticeable eye movement.

Test the sound and repeat lines when needed

Audacity’s recording guide explains how to select your microphone and check recording levels. Make a short test and listen for distortion or keyboard noise. If you stumble over a line, pause the script, go back to the start of the sentence and say it again. Leave a short gap so you can find the repeat when editing.

Spotify's recording and editing guide explains how to record and edit your episode before uploading the finished file.

Share the script with your co-host

Keep the original script in a separate document. LilPrompter saves scripts in the browser you're using, and they won't appear on another device. Clearing browser data or closing a private session can remove them.

Send your co-host a copy before recording, and make sure you're both reading the same version. If your browser supports voice commands, remember that the microphone may record them. The buttons or keyboard are less likely to interrupt the conversation.