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# /prep — Show prep
> Full radio show prep with track context, talk breaks, social copy, and interview prep
The `/prep` command generates a complete radio show prep package for a given setlist. The agent researches each track, then outputs a `ShowPrepPackage` component with context cards, talk breaks, social copy, concert events, and — if a guest is listed — interview prep.
## Basic syntax
```
/prep [station]: [setlist]
```
Paste your setlist after the station name, one track per line in `Artist - Track` format.
## Stations
| Station | Voice and focus |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **88Nine** | Warm, eclectic, community-forward. Indie, alternative, world, electronic, hip-hop. Audience: Milwaukee music lovers who value discovery. Vocabulary: discover, connect, community, eclectic, homegrown. |
| **HYFIN** | Bold, culturally sharp, unapologetic. Urban alternative, neo-soul, progressive hip-hop, Afrobeats. Audience: young, culturally aware Milwaukee listeners invested in Black art and music. Vocabulary: culture, movement, lineage, vibration, frequency. |
| **Rhythm Lab** | Curated, global perspective, deep knowledge. Global beats, electronic, jazz fusion, experimental, Afrobeats, dub. Audience: dedicated music heads, DJs, producers, crate diggers. Vocabulary: lineage, crate, connection, thread, sonic, palette. |
## Example
```
/prep HYFIN:
Erykah Badu - On & On
D'Angelo - Brown Sugar
J Dilla - Won't Do
Sade - No Ordinary Love
Lauryn Hill - Ex-Factor
```
## What it produces
The agent outputs a `ShowPrepPackage` component — a single container holding all prep elements for the show:
| Component | What it contains |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **`TrackContextCard`** | One per track: origin story, production details, genre connections, influence chain, the detail listeners can't Google, why this audience cares now, Milwaukee connection if any, pronunciation guide, and album art |
| **`TalkBreakCard`** | One per transition: short (10–15 sec), medium (30–60 sec), and long (60–120 sec) versions, bold key phrases for on-air delivery, cue timing, and pronunciation guide |
| **`SocialPostCard`** | One per track or for the show overall: Instagram caption, X/Twitter line with hashtag, and a Bluesky community-oriented version |
| **`InterviewPrepCard`** | If a guest is specified: warm-up questions, deep-dive questions, Milwaukee connection question, and a note on which questions to avoid |
| **`ConcertEvent`** | Milwaukee-area upcoming shows from Ticketmaster, with venue, date, time, price, and ticket link |
## Structured form syntax
For more control, use the structured form with bracket metadata:
```
/prep [station=HYFIN|shift=evening|dj=Tarik|include=context,breaks]
Erykah Badu - On & On
D'Angelo - Brown Sugar
J Dilla - Won't Do
```
### Metadata fields
| Field | Description |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `station` | `HYFIN`, `88Nine`, or `Rhythm Lab` |
| `shift` | Time of day — `morning`, `afternoon`, `evening`, `overnight` |
| `dj` | DJ name, used in talk break copy |
| `guest` | Guest name, triggers `InterviewPrepCard` generation |
| `include` | Comma-separated list of sections to generate (see below) |
### `include=` options
Omitting `include` generates the full prep package. To request only specific sections:
| Value | What it generates |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `context` | `TrackContextCard` for each track |
| `breaks` | `TalkBreakCard` for each transition |
| `social` | `SocialPostCard` for each track |
| `events` | `ConcertEvent` entries from Ticketmaster |
| `interview` | `InterviewPrepCard` for the specified guest |
Use `include=context,breaks` for a focused prep session when you already have your social copy handled.
## Research strategy
The agent budgets tool calls based on setlist length:
* Up to 8 tracks are fully researched using `research_track` (Perplexity-powered) — one call per track returns origin story, production details, connections, and on-air hook
* Tracks beyond 8 are covered from the agent's general knowledge
* If the setlist has 4 or fewer tracks, the agent also fetches album art from iTunes
* After research, one Ticketmaster call fetches Milwaukee concert events (if `events` is included)
The agent outputs only the `ShowPrepPackage` OpenUI block — no narration before or after. All research context is embedded in the component fields.
## Related commands
Deep dive on a single track before adding it to prep
Daily music news segments to pair with your show
Full artist profile for a guest or featured artist
Narrative deep dive on an album in your setlist