Best AI Podcast Tools You Need to Know

Filming and editing a podcast, followed by creating clips, can be a time-consuming process. I’ve been doing this for the podcast and have found that using AI tools can significantly speed up the workflow.

In this article, I’ll walk you through some of the AI tools I use for podcast editing, and we’ll see if they’re worth it.

Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Setup

I had a busy day today, it was just me handling the podcast. We filmed in front of an LED wall with lighting all set up, but honestly, this setup isn’t even the hardest part of creating a podcast. A lot of work goes into the entire process.

Let’s dive into the first AI tool I’ve been using: AutoPod Podcast Editor.

Tool 1: AutoPod

AutoPod is one of the first tools we’ve been using for the podcast. You may have heard of it, and while it has some really nice features, I personally haven’t used it much because I have an editor for my podcast.

However, I did interview my editor to get more insights on the tool.

Interview with Podcast Editor on AutoPod

AutoPod is cool because it helps with switching camera angles automatically.

While it’s not going to cut for storylines, it does recognize which speaker is talking and switches to the corresponding camera. It’s great for saving time, but it doesn’t entirely replace watching the podcast to ensure everything flows well.

My editor notes that while AutoPod helps with some of the switching, it still requires human oversight for tasks like inserting B-roll and deciding which parts should be used for shorts.

It’s a good starting point, but it doesn’t take over the entire editing process. You still need to watch the entire podcast to make sure everything aligns.

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Tool 2: ChatGPT

The second AI tool I use is ChatGPT. This tool is commonly known, and while many people talk about using it for tasks like homework, I’ve found some great use cases for it in podcast production.

Exporting and Using Transcripts with ChatGPT

One of the ways I use ChatGPT is by exporting a transcript of the podcast and feeding it into the model.

Getting the transcript is simple: I take the audio or video file and transcribe it using software like Adobe Premiere.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Go to Captions and Graphics – In your editing software, go to the ‘Captions and Graphics’ section.
2. Hit ‘Transcribe’ – The transcription process will take a couple of minutes depending on the length of your podcast.
3. Export the Transcript – Once the transcription is ready, click on the three dots and export it as a text file.

After exporting the transcript, I copy and paste it into ChatGPT, and it generates useful content like episode titles, descriptions, and even potential YouTube tags.

Introducing the Podcast Assistant GPT

In fact, I’ve created my own Podcast Assistant GPT, which helps with creating content based on podcast transcripts. You can feed it the transcript along with the guest’s name, and it will generate titles, descriptions, and chapter markers.

While you’ll still need to guide it with prompts, it’s a fantastic place to start.

For example, I fed in a transcript where my guest was Mario Visions, and it instantly generated podcast titles like “Building the Creative Empire Inside the World of a Studio Owner.”

It also gave me chapter markers and YouTube tags, making the entire content creation process faster.

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Tool 3: Opus Clip

The next AI tool, Opus Clip, is probably my favorite. It’s an AI clipper tool that can take long-form content, such as podcasts or streams, and automatically generate multiple clips from it.

Opus Clip for Creating Shorts

Opus Clip is incredibly useful for creating shorts from long podcasts. The tool can generate around 100 clips from one long-form piece of content.

While it doesn’t replace human editors, it’s a very powerful tool for quickly producing content.

I’ve used it extensively and have been amazed by the results.

Comparing AI-Generated Clips with Edited Clips

For instance, I recently tested Opus Clip by comparing two different podcast clips—one created by the AI tool and one manually edited by my editor.

Interestingly, one of the AI-generated clips accumulated over 2 million views, although the human-edited version still garnered more engagement and subscribers.

While Opus Clip has viral potential, human editing still seems to win out in terms of storytelling and nuance.

Opus Clip Features and Customization Options

Using Opus Clip is simple:

1. Paste a video link – You can use any YouTube video or stream.
2. Select the customization options – Choose the genre, clip length, and even filter clips by specific keywords.
3. Generate clips – Opus will automatically generate multiple clips from your content, and you can fine-tune them as needed.

It also offers custom presets, allowing you to tailor clips to your brand’s look and feel.

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Conclusion: Are These AI Tools Worth It?

AI tools like AutoPod, ChatGPT, and Opus Clip can be incredibly helpful in streamlining certain aspects of podcast production. However, they don’t entirely replace human oversight. You still need to be involved in the creative process, ensuring that your content stays on point.

I hope this overview of AI tools has been helpful. Try them out for yourself and see how they can fit into your workflow.