For podcasters

AI stack for podcasters

Podcasting has a lot of repetitive post-production. This stack handles research, editing, music, transcripts and promo clips so you can spend your time on the conversation itself.

The workflow, step by step

6 steps, in the order you use them.

  1. Step 1: Research topics and guests

    Sourced background makes for sharper questions.

    Perplexity

    Free + PaidEditor's pick

    Answer engine with live sources on every claim.

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    ChatGPT
    Free + Paid

    The general-purpose assistant that started the wave.

  2. Step 2: Edit the episode by text

    Removing filler words and mistakes from a transcript is much faster than a waveform.

    Descript

    Free + PaidEditor's pick

    Edit video by editing the transcript.

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  3. Step 3: Fix lines with an AI voice

    Patching a fluffed sentence in your own cloned voice saves a re-record; always with consent.

    ElevenLabs

    Free + PaidEditor's pick

    The most convincing AI voices available.

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  4. Step 4: Make intro music

    An original theme gives the show an identity without licensing fees.

    Suno

    Free + PaidEditor's pick

    Full songs with vocals from a single text prompt.

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    Free alternative

    Udio
    Free + Paid

    High-fidelity music generation with fine control.

  5. Step 5: Publish transcripts and show notes

    Transcripts make episodes searchable and accessible.

    Notta

    Free + Paid

    Multilingual transcription with bilingual output.

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    Free alternative

    Otter.ai
    Free + Paid

    Live transcription and automatic meeting notes.

  6. Step 6: Cut promo clips

    Short video clips are the main way new listeners discover podcasts.

    Opus Clip

    Free + Paid

    Turns long video into ranked short clips automatically.

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    Free alternative

    Kapwing
    Free + Paid

    A browser video editor with AI shortcuts for teams.

Free path vs pro path

An estimate from the lowest monthly price each tool lists. Plans, seats and usage limits vary.

Free path

$0/mo

Every step on a free plan or free alternative where one exists.

Pro path

from $68.17/mo

Every step on the main tool's entry paid plan.

Prices change often; check each tool's official site before you buy.

AI stack for podcasters: common questions

Can I clone a guest's voice to fix their audio?

Only with their explicit permission. Voice cloning someone without consent is unethical and may be illegal; most tools require you to confirm you have the rights.

Can I use AI-generated music commercially in a podcast?

Usually on paid plans. Free plans of tools like Suno and Udio have restricted usage rights, so check the current terms for the plan you use before publishing.

What is the minimum stack to start?

A free Descript or CapCut account for editing, a free transcription tool and a free clipping tool are enough to publish a polished first season.

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