AI-Powered Podcasting Tools to Simplify Content Creation

AI Powered Podcasting Tools to Simplify Content Creation

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 Riverside 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 Riverside 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 to 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's no ifs, ands, or buts about it. There are a lot of boxes you have to check. Flash forward to now, and I only spend five to six hours on my podcast a week.

I've cut in half the amount of time you need to spend on creating a podcast. This is not a brag about my skill set. In actuality, what this is about, what has changed dramatically over the past three 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 the freedom you deserve. Because if you don'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 editing 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 in 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, and 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.

First, you should know a little bit more about what I do here at Brave Moon Podcasts. I am a podcast expert and producer, and I help health and 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 for baby 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 of 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.

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 visit the show notes for the information you're looking for.

In every episode, I like to offer you five hacks. With this episode, I'm actually jumping straight into those hacks because frankly, the AI programs are the hacks. So without further ado, hack AI program number one, 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 GoogleBard, which Google introduced after ChatGPT first went live. I really enjoy elements of GoogleBard.

So what is ChatGPT in Google Bard? 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 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 you as a listener 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.

Not to mention, ChatGPT and Google Bard can also suggest catchy intros and pretty good endings for your podcast. You can also ask it to create Instagram and other social media captions, idea generations for what to talk about, and who your target audience should be. I mean, really, the sky's the limit because there is such an open, direct chat with AI who technically has access to the entire internet of information.

Hack AI program number two, Riverside. When I first started working in Riverside, 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 how seamlessly Riverside integrates AI into its recording and editing tools, I realized just how good and easy their AI is making my podcasting.

If you haven’t heard, Riverside.fm is the ultimate game-changer for your podcasting journey. At its core, Riverside is a high-quality recording and multi-track editing solution for audio and video podcasts. But where it really elevates its AI game is what I’m going to share next.

Riverside offers AI-powered transcription services. When you upload your audio, it automatically converts your content into accurate text transcripts. From there, you can edit your audio simply by editing the text—deleting filler words like “um,” removing sentences you don’t want, and tweaking your content effortlessly. Just delete the words from the transcript, and they’re gone from the audio. It’s brilliant. Not only that, but Riverside also has an auto-silence remover, so you can clean up awkward pauses with a single click.

Riverside also provides AI-enhanced audio tools to improve your sound. From background noise reduction to automatic leveling and mastering, Riverside ensures your recordings sound polished and professional—without requiring extensive audio engineering knowledge or expensive software. With just a few clicks, you get studio-quality sound. It’s so easy, my cute little 90-year-old next-door neighbor could do it.

Another feature I love is text-based video editing. This lets you edit your podcast just by editing the transcript, making it incredibly simple to fine-tune your content. Plus, Riverside’s Magic Clips feature automatically identifies and generates shareable highlights from your recordings—perfect for social media.

If you're looking for a powerful AI-powered podcasting platform with top-notch recording, editing, and transcription, Riverside is the way to go.

Hack AI program number three, 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. The program then transcribes your episode. That said, you could have transcribed in Riverside. So how does podcast marketing elevate your game? Because you can do a lot more in terms of marketing copy for your podcast using podcastmarketing.ai.

First, you can generate show notes providing listeners with a summary of your episode. These show notes not only entice your listener to tune into the episode, but also they help listeners find your episode. Using keywords and key phrases that potential listeners search for can boost your discoverability on the listening platforms like Spotify and Apple podcasts. Using podcastmarketing.ai, you can also generate social media posts, quotes that you can use on 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 in 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, et cetera. It's so good.

Podcastmarketing.ai is not the least expensive option out there for AI show notes generation, but from my experience, it is 100 % the best possible solution. And it's still extremely reasonable for the amount of time and energy it will save you.

Hack AI program number four, 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 with 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. With Canva's AI-powered social media tools, you can create stunning posts, videos, or animated graphics that stand out in busy feeds. That's the dream, right?

Hack AI program number five, 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.

It also automatically transcribes your podcast episodes, making it a breeze to search for specific sections of your episode that you want to promote on social media. With Headliner, you can quickly find those golden moments and quotes and share them with your audience. It's like having a personal assistant that knows your podcast inside out. I tested Headliner for the first time last week and I was so thrilled with the product that it produced in a very short amount of time.

It even adds captions which you might know is incredibly important for social media posts to have since 80 % of listeners view Instagram and TikTok without audio. Listen, I'm so excited you've just listened to this episode. It means you are really taking steps towards building your podcast and that's amazing. I'm so glad to be part of your journey. And as always, remember that consistency, authenticity, and promoting your podcast are key to your success.

Curious about how AI can streamline your podcasting process?

Download our free guide, Launch Your Podcast Fearlessly, and discover how to harness the power of AI to save time and enhance your podcast. This guide is packed with actionable tips and resources to help you get started and succeed. Grab your copy today!

Happy podcasting.

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