Podcast Episode Rating Form
Grow your podcast audience with data-driven feedback. This comprehensive episode rating form captures listener reactions across multiple dimensions including content quality, host delivery, audio production, and topic relevance. Features emotional response tracking, topic preference chips, and intelligent follow-up questions based on ratings. Perfect for individual podcasters, podcast networks, and media companies looking to improve content and better understand their audience.
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export function podcastEpisodeSurvey(form: FormTs) {
// Podcast Episode Rating Form - Creative & Media Feedback
// Demonstrates: StarRating, EmojiRating, ThumbRating, Slider, SuggestionChips, RadioButton, dynamic styling
// ============================================
// HEADER
// ============================================
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
label: 'Rate This Episode',
computedValue: () => 'Your feedback helps us create content you love. Takes less than 2 minutes!',
customStyles: {
background: 'linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #f97316 100%)',
color: 'white',
padding: '28px',
borderRadius: '12px',
textAlign: 'center'
}
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 1: Quick Rating
// ============================================
const quickRating = form.addSubform('quickRating', {
title: 'Quick Rating',
customStyles: () => {
const rating = quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value();
if (rating !== null && rating !== undefined) {
if (rating >= 4) return { backgroundColor: '#dcfce7', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
if (rating >= 3) return { backgroundColor: '#fef9c3', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
return { backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
}
return { backgroundColor: '#fff7ed', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' };
}
});
quickRating.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('episodeRating', {
label: 'How would you rate this episode overall?',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'xl',
alignment: 'center',
showConfettiOnMax: true
});
});
quickRating.addRow(row => {
row.addEmojiRating('emotionalResponse', {
label: 'How did this episode make you feel?',
preset: 'mood',
size: 'lg',
showLabels: true,
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 2: Content Quality
// ============================================
const contentSection = form.addSubform('contentSection', {
title: 'Content Quality',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#f8fafc', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
contentSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSlider('contentRelevance', {
label: 'How relevant was the content to your interests?',
min: 1,
max: 10,
step: 1,
showValue: true,
defaultValue: 7
}, '1fr');
row.addSlider('episodeLength', {
label: 'How was the episode length?',
min: 1,
max: 5,
step: 1,
showValue: true,
defaultValue: 3
}, '1fr');
});
contentSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('lengthGuide', {
computedValue: () => {
const length = contentSection.slider('episodeLength')?.value();
if (length === 1) return '⏪ Way too short';
if (length === 2) return '📉 A bit short';
if (length === 3) return '✅ Just right';
if (length === 4) return '📈 A bit long';
if (length === 5) return '⏩ Way too long';
return '';
},
customStyles: {
textAlign: 'center',
color: '#6b7280',
fontSize: '14px',
marginTop: '-8px'
}
});
});
contentSection.addSpacer({ height: '12px' });
contentSection.addRow(row => {
row.addThumbRating('learnedSomething', {
label: 'Did you learn something new or gain valuable insight?',
showLabels: true,
upLabel: 'Yes!',
downLabel: 'Not really',
size: 'lg',
alignment: 'center'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 3: Host & Production
// ============================================
const productionSection = form.addSubform('productionSection', {
title: 'Host & Production',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#fdf4ff', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
productionSection.addRow(row => {
row.addStarRating('hostPerformance', {
label: 'Host delivery & presentation',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'center'
}, '1fr');
row.addStarRating('audioQuality', {
label: 'Audio quality & production',
maxStars: 5,
size: 'md',
alignment: 'center'
}, '1fr');
});
productionSection.addSpacer({ height: '12px' });
productionSection.addRow(row => {
row.addMatrixQuestion('productionMatrix', {
label: 'Rate specific aspects:',
rows: [
{ id: 'pacing', label: 'Episode pacing' },
{ id: 'clarity', label: 'Clarity of explanations' },
{ id: 'engagement', label: 'Kept my attention' },
{ id: 'guests', label: 'Guest quality (if applicable)', allowDeselect: true }
],
columns: [
{ id: 'needs-work', label: 'Needs Work' },
{ id: 'okay', label: 'Okay' },
{ id: 'good', label: 'Good' },
{ id: 'great', label: 'Great' },
{ id: 'excellent', label: 'Excellent' }
],
striped: true,
fullWidth: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 4: Topics & Preferences
// ============================================
const topicsSection = form.addSubform('topicsSection', {
title: 'Topics & Preferences',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
topicsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addSuggestionChips('favoriteTopics', {
label: 'What topics would you like more of? (Select up to 4)',
suggestions: [
{ id: 'interviews', name: 'Expert interviews' },
{ id: 'tutorials', name: 'How-to tutorials' },
{ id: 'news', name: 'Industry news' },
{ id: 'stories', name: 'Personal stories' },
{ id: 'debates', name: 'Debates & discussions' },
{ id: 'q-and-a', name: 'Q&A episodes' },
{ id: 'deep-dives', name: 'Deep dives' },
{ id: 'quick-tips', name: 'Quick tips' },
{ id: 'case-studies', name: 'Case studies' },
{ id: 'behind-scenes', name: 'Behind the scenes' }
],
max: 4,
alignment: 'left'
});
});
topicsSection.addSpacer({ height: '12px' });
topicsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('topicSuggestions', {
label: 'Any specific topics or guests you\'d like us to cover?',
placeholder: 'Share your ideas for future episodes...',
rows: 2,
autoExpand: true
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 5: Sharing & Loyalty
// ============================================
const loyaltySection = form.addSubform('loyaltySection', {
title: 'Would You Recommend?',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null
});
loyaltySection.addRow(row => {
row.addThumbRating('wouldShare', {
label: 'Would you share this episode with a friend?',
showLabels: true,
upLabel: 'Definitely!',
downLabel: 'Probably not',
size: 'lg',
alignment: 'center'
});
});
loyaltySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextarea('shareReason', {
label: () => {
const wouldShare = loyaltySection.thumbRating('wouldShare')?.value();
if (wouldShare === 'up') return 'What would you tell them about this episode?';
if (wouldShare === 'down') return 'What would make you more likely to share?';
return 'Any thoughts on sharing this episode?';
},
placeholder: () => {
const wouldShare = loyaltySection.thumbRating('wouldShare')?.value();
if (wouldShare === 'up') return 'Help us understand what makes this worth sharing...';
if (wouldShare === 'down') return 'Your feedback helps us create more shareable content...';
return 'Optional...';
},
rows: 2,
autoExpand: true,
isVisible: () => loyaltySection.thumbRating('wouldShare')?.value() !== null
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 6: Listening Context
// ============================================
const contextSection = form.addSubform('contextSection', {
title: 'About Your Listening',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null,
customStyles: { backgroundColor: '#f0fdf4', padding: '16px', borderRadius: '8px' }
});
contextSection.addRow(row => {
row.addRadioButton('listeningContext', {
label: 'When/where did you listen to this episode?',
options: [
{ id: 'commute', name: 'During commute' },
{ id: 'exercise', name: 'While exercising' },
{ id: 'work', name: 'While working' },
{ id: 'relax', name: 'While relaxing' },
{ id: 'chores', name: 'During chores' },
{ id: 'dedicated', name: 'Dedicated listening time' }
],
orientation: 'horizontal'
}, '1fr');
row.addRadioButton('listenFrequency', {
label: 'How often do you listen to this podcast?',
options: [
{ id: 'first-time', name: 'First episode' },
{ id: 'occasional', name: 'Occasionally' },
{ id: 'regular', name: 'Regularly' },
{ id: 'every-episode', name: 'Every episode' }
],
orientation: 'vertical'
}, '1fr');
});
contextSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('subscribed', {
label: 'I am subscribed to this podcast'
});
});
contextSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('discoverySource', {
label: 'How did you discover this podcast?',
placeholder: 'Select...',
options: [
{ id: 'recommendation', name: 'Friend/colleague recommendation' },
{ id: 'social-media', name: 'Social media' },
{ id: 'search', name: 'Podcast app search' },
{ id: 'guest', name: 'Guest appearance elsewhere' },
{ id: 'blog', name: 'Blog/article' },
{ id: 'charts', name: 'Podcast charts' },
{ id: 'other', name: 'Other' }
],
isVisible: () => contextSection.radioButton('listenFrequency')?.value() === 'first-time'
});
});
// ============================================
// SECTION 7: Summary
// ============================================
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: 'Your Feedback Summary',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summaryContent', {
computedValue: () => {
const episodeRating = quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value();
const emotional = quickRating.emojiRating('emotionalResponse')?.value();
const hostRating = productionSection.starRating('hostPerformance')?.value();
const audioRating = productionSection.starRating('audioQuality')?.value();
const wouldShare = loyaltySection.thumbRating('wouldShare')?.value();
const topics = topicsSection.suggestionChips('favoriteTopics')?.value() || [];
if (!episodeRating) return '';
const emotionLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'sad': '😢 Sad',
'down': '😔 Down',
'neutral': '😐 Neutral',
'happy': '😊 Happy',
'excited': '🤩 Excited'
};
let emoji = '🎙️';
if (episodeRating >= 5) emoji = '⭐';
else if (episodeRating >= 4) emoji = '👍';
else if (episodeRating <= 2) emoji = '💭';
let summary = `${emoji} Episode Feedback\n`;
summary += `${'═'.repeat(24)}\n\n`;
summary += `🎧 Episode Rating: ${episodeRating}/5 stars\n`;
if (emotional) {
summary += `${emotionLabels[emotional] || emotional}\n`;
}
if (hostRating) summary += `🎤 Host: ${hostRating}/5`;
if (audioRating) summary += ` | 🔊 Audio: ${audioRating}/5`;
if (hostRating || audioRating) summary += '\n';
if (wouldShare) {
summary += `\n${wouldShare === 'up' ? '📤 Would share' : '🤔 Might not share'}`;
}
if (topics.length > 0) {
summary += `\n🎯 Interested in ${topics.length} topic${topics.length > 1 ? 's' : ''}`;
}
return summary;
},
customStyles: () => {
const rating = quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value();
const baseStyles = {
padding: '16px',
borderRadius: '8px',
whiteSpace: 'pre-wrap',
fontFamily: 'monospace',
fontSize: '14px'
};
if (rating && rating >= 4) {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fef3c7', borderLeft: '4px solid #f97316' };
} else if (rating && rating >= 3) {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fef9c3', borderLeft: '4px solid #eab308' };
} else if (rating) {
return { ...baseStyles, backgroundColor: '#fee2e2', borderLeft: '4px solid #ef4444' };
}
return baseStyles;
}
});
});
// ============================================
// FORM CONFIGURATION
// ============================================
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Submit Feedback',
isVisible: () => quickRating.starRating('episodeRating')?.value() !== null
});
form.configureCompletionScreen({
type: 'text',
title: 'Thanks for Your Feedback!',
message: 'Your insights help us create better content. We read every response and use your feedback to improve future episodes. Keep listening!'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I ask for podcast feedback?
Best practices include: after highly engaging episodes, periodically (every 10-20 episodes), during audience growth pushes, or when testing new formats. Include a call-to-action in the episode and link in show notes.
What makes a good podcast rating system?
Effective podcast ratings combine quantitative metrics (star ratings, NPS) with qualitative insights (favorite moments, topic preferences). Balance quick ratings with optional deep-dive questions to respect listener time.
How do I improve my podcast based on feedback?
Focus on patterns rather than individual comments. Track which topics generate highest engagement, note audio quality concerns, and experiment with episode length based on listener preferences. Close the loop by mentioning improvements on air.
How can I increase podcast survey response rates?
Keep surveys under 2 minutes, offer incentives (shoutouts, early access), embed surveys in episode platforms where possible, and personally ask for feedback during episodes. Timing matters: send within 24-48 hours of episode release.
What metrics matter most for podcast growth?
Key metrics include: overall satisfaction, likelihood to recommend (NPS), topic interest scores, and engagement drivers. Also track completion rates and drop-off points to identify which episodes resonate best.