Hey there! Jamie Kennedy here, podcast expert and executive podcast producer at Brave Moon Podcasts. Today, we're exploring how AI can revolutionize your podcasting process. A few years ago, I spent 12-18 hours a week on each podcast episode. Fast forward to now, and I’ve cut that time in half—all thanks to AI.
In this episode, I’ll share how tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini help with idea generation and scriptwriting, while Podcastle simplifies recording and editing. Plus, learn how Podcastmarketing.ai automates show notes and social media content, and how Canva and Headliner make creating visuals and clips effortless. Tune in to discover how AI can save you time and enhance your podcasting experience.
In This Episode, We Talk About...
How ChatGPT and Google Gemini can generate innovative ideas and create engaging scripts for your episodes.
The benefits of using Podcastle to streamline and simplify your audio production process.
The advantages of Podcastmarketing.ai in automating show notes and social media content to expand your podcast’s visibility.
Transcribed Podcast Episode
Three years ago, I would have spent 10-12 hours a week on creating my podcast. After all, you have to write your script, record your episode, edit your episode, write your show notes, schedule it to the various listening platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts and then promote it. There are a lot of boxes you have to check.
Flash forward to now, and I only spend 5 - 6 hours on my podcast week. I’ve cut in half the amount of time you need to spend on creating a podcast. This is not an un-humble brag about my skill set. In actuality, what this is about, what has changed dramatically over the past 3 years, is the power of AI.
And you absolutely can use it, too. What used to take hours is taking less and less time - giving you back time and freedom you deserve. Because if you didn’t know this by now, time is your most valuable asset. After all, every single one of us only has an allotted amount of hours here on earth. And at the end of this life, do you want to say you spent it sitting in front of a computer? Probably not. That said, at the end of this life, do you want to leave your footprint and be able to say you helped people? So that means there’s a fine balance to the amount of time you spend creating and producing? And living your life!
And podcasting, for one, is an amazing way to leave your footprint on the world. If you are passionate about something 10% more than the average person, that makes you an expert and that means the world has something to learn from you. And with a podcast, it’s hard to quantify the ripple effect you’ll have on the individual listener, the community, the country, the world.
So let me help you reduce the time you’re spending producing a podcast so you can spend more time doing the things you love. And the way to make that happen? Is by taking advantage of AI.
But first… you should know a little about what I do at Brave Moon Podcasts. I am a podcast expert and producer, and I help health & fitness coaches, small business owners and wellness ‘preneurs launch and build successful podcasts from home. And home is exactly where I am right now, in the little bedroom turned office tucked into the back corner of the apartment I share with my husband and puppy Riggs. Podcasting from home is 100% doable. Everything you’re hearing today is an accumulation of all of the equipment, recording and editing programs and software I recommend to you to get started podcasting from home. I basically take all the guesswork and research out of it, and set you up for success when starting and building your own podcast. To learn more about what I do, you can jump on my website AND be sure to download my free Start-a-Podcast guide, which houses my comprehensive start-a-podcast checklist plus my top recommendations for audio equipment, podcast host and recording platforms. In order to download, you’ll sign up for my emails where I send you fast, fun, free updates on the best podcast news and tips in the industry - which you can unsubscribe to at any time. In every episode, I provide a pretty impressive amount of information about products and software programs I recommend using. You will find all of these links to these helpful items in my show notes. So even if I breeze by it in the episode and don’t mention I’ll include the link in my show notes, there is a 99% chance you’ll find the link there! So visit the show notes for the information you’re looking for!
With this episode, I’m jumping straight into my 5 hacks because frankly, the AI programs are the hacks. So without further ado…
Hack AI Program #1 - ChatGPT and Google Bard (now Gemini)
ChatGPT has revolutionized the way I podcast - and I know it will for you, too. New to the scene is Google Gemini, which Google introduced after ChatGPT first went live.
So what is ChatGPT/Google Gemini? Well, they were designed to have interactive conversations with users and assist them in various tasks, providing helpful and surprisingly creative responses. It's like having a super smart assistant that helps you make awesome podcasts. So let me break it down for you.
Ask ChatGPT and Google Gemini anything. Yes there are limitations but, it’s pretty surprising how much they can help you and cut your time podcasting in half.
So here’s some quick ideas for how these AI programs can help you:
First, coming up with intriguing ideas for your podcast episodes is a breeze with these AI programs. All you have to do is talk to the AI and tell it what your podcast is about. Personally, I like to ask it for 25 episode topic ideas. This gives me a huge range of topics to choose from, and I get to hone in on the topic ideas that make the most sense for me and what I want people to get out of my podcast. It really will give you a bunch of unique and exciting topic ideas that will make your episodes stand out!
You can also ask it to generate show notes for you, create Instagram and other social media captions, idea generation for what to talk about and who your target audience should be. I mean really, the sky is the limit, because this is such a open, direct chat with AI, who technically has access to the entire internet of information.
Hack AI Program #2 - Podcastle
When I first started working in Podcastle, I didn’t even really think of it as an AI program. After all, you still have so much control over the final product. But that said, after seeing an Instagram post the other week from Podcastle, calling out their unique AI-driven characteristics, I realized just how good and easy their AI is making my podcasting.
If you haven’t heard, Podcastle.ai is the ultimate game-changer for your podcasting journey. At the forefront, Podcastle is a recording and multi-track editing solution for audio and video podcasts. Where it really elevates it’s AI game is what I’m going to share next.
It offers transcription services. When you upload your audio to Podcastle, it will automatically convert your audio content into accurate text transcripts. From there, you can actually edit your audio simply by editing your text - you can delete out umm’s, sentences you don’t actually want, words that don’t fit. All of this, simply by deleting your transcription text? Gone. It’s brilliant. Not only that but, Podcastle also has a silence remover again, with the touch of a button. So you can remove those awkward silences so easily.
Podcastle.ai also provides easy AI audio tools to enhance your audio. From noise reduction to equalization and mastering, Podcastle.ai is equipped with everything you need. You can polish your recordings, eliminate unwanted background noises, and achieve a studio-quality sound without the need for extensive audio engineering knowledge or expensive software. With Podcastle.ai, you can ensure that your podcast sounds fantastic with just a few clicks of a button. It’s so easy, my cute little 90 year old next door neighbor could do it.
Another thing I love is the text-to-speech feature in Podcastle. Just in case you want to add a co-host, or perhaps a professional sounding introduction to your podcast, there are 19+ AI voices in Podcastle that you can use, simply by typing in the text you want the AI voice to say, selecting which AI voice you like the best, and then hitting transcribe. You’ll hear the voice seconds later speaking the words that you wrote. I actually find a majority of these voices to sound pretty realistic. Just for fun, you can also find Santa Claus’ voice in there as well!
Hack AI Program #3 - Podcastmarketing.ai
Podcastmarketing.ai. This web-based program is a powerful AI tool that can help you make podcasting easier and more efficient. If you're looking for a way to save time and improve your podcast, I highly recommend checking it out.
What you do is upload the audio file of your episode directly to podcastmarketing.ai. Once it’s uploaded, the program then transcribes your episode. You can use this transcription to create blog articles based on your episode, or make your episodes accessible to listeners who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
But you could have transcribed in Podcastle! How does podcastmarketing.ai help you? Because you can do a lot more in terms of marketing copy for your podcast.
First, you can generate show notes providing listeners with a summary of your episode plus additional information. These show notes not only entice your listener to tune into the episode but also, they help listeners find your episode. Using key words and key phrases that potential listeners search for can boost your discoverable on the listening platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Using Podcastmarketing.ai, you can also generate social media posts, quotes that you can use in your blog articles or social media, plus you can even generate email copy to your email list of subscribers. It’s incredible.
But what I love the most, that I haven’t seen any other AI podcast-specific show notes solution, is that it actually lets you fine-tune every item it generates on the platform. Meaning, you can talk directly to its AI, and ask it to fix any issues or anything you don’t like that it generated. You can ask it to change tone of voice, you can fix naming errors, etc. It’s so good.
Hack AI Program #4 - Canva
First up, Canva's AI-powered design tools make it super easy to create awesome podcast cover art and promotional materials. No design skills needed! With Canva's user-friendly interface and tons of templates to choose from, you can customize and personalize your podcast's visual style. The AI algorithms even suggest cool design elements, layouts, and color schemes that match your brand and podcast theme. It's a time-saver for everyone, whether you're a newbie or a design pro. With Canva's AI solutions, you'll have eye-catching graphics that grab your audience's attention and bring in more listeners.
Canva's AI features also help you out with social media marketing. The AI algorithms analyze your podcast's content and give you smart suggestions for captions, hashtags, and the best times to post on social media. No more guesswork! With Canva's AI-powered social media tools, you can create stunning posts, videos, or animated graphics that stand out in the busy feeds. It's all about making your podcast look amazing and connecting with your audience in a big way.
Hack AI Program #5 - Headliner
First off, Headliner's AI-powered features are a game-changer for creating attention-grabbing social media clips. With Headliner, you can easily turn snippets of your podcast into eye-catching videos that stand out in the social media jungle. Add captions, animations, and even images to make your clips pop. The best part? You don't need to be a tech wizard. Headliner's user-friendly interface and AI algorithms do the heavy lifting, giving you the tools to create engaging visuals that will make your podcast shine on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Headliner's AI solutions also save you time and effort in the audio editing department. It automatically transcribes your podcast episodes, making it a breeze to search for specific sections of your episode. With Headliner's AI, you can quickly find those golden moments and share them with your audience. It's like having a personal assistant that knows your podcast inside and out.
Listen, I am so excited you’ve just listened to this episode. It means you are really taking steps toward building your podcast and that’s just amazing. I’m so glad I got to be a part of your journey.
If you have interest in working with me directly, via a consulting session or via my interactive Start a Podcast from Home interactive group training, please reach out to me today. Email me or visit www.bravemoonpodcasts.com to learn more about what my team and I do at Brave Moon Podcasts.
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Happy podcasting.
