5 Essential AI Tools for Podcasters
We’re living through an exciting revolution in AI, and those who embrace these innovations will be far ahead of the curve in the world of podcasting. From simplifying your editing process to enhancing audio quality, AI tools can streamline your workflow and give you more time to focus on what really matters: creating great content.
Here are some powerful ways you can use AI to help with your podcast:
1. Using Descript to Transcribe and Edit Your Podcast
If you haven’t heard of Descript, it’s time to get familiar. Descript allows you to edit both audio and video podcasts by simply editing text. It automatically generates a transcript, and from there, you can cut out unwanted sections, move things around, and tighten up your episode—all without having to fiddle with audio waveforms. This text-based editing makes podcast production incredibly intuitive. Descript is also great for cleaning up filler words and adding captions to videos. Whether you’re a solo podcaster or part of a larger production team, Descript can save you hours in post-production.
Pro Tip: Use the “Overdub” feature to seamlessly add missing words or phrases using AI-generated speech that mimics your voice.
2. Adobe Podcast Sound Enhancer for Clean Audio
Noisy background? Hollow-sounding recording? With Adobe Podcast’s Sound Enhancer, you can clean up rough audio in just a few clicks. The tool uses AI to automatically remove background noise, echo, and other imperfections to make your podcast sound more professional. However, like any AI tool, there’s a fine line—push it too far, and your audio could end up sounding robotic or overly processed.
Pro Tip: Use this tool as part of your audio clean-up process, but always give it a final listen to make sure it still sounds natural.
3. ChatGPT for Title and Description Ideas
Need help coming up with punchy episode titles or thoughtful descriptions? ChatGPT can be your creative assistant. Simply input key moments from your episode, along with any desired tone or style, and let the AI generate a few ideas. This can save you valuable time, but don’t rely solely on AI—be sure to review and tweak the text with a human eye before posting to ensure it resonates with your audience.
Pro Tip: Use ChatGPT not just for generating titles and descriptions, but also for brainstorming social media posts, newsletter content, or even interview questions for upcoming guests.
4. Vizard.ai for Pulling Video Snippets
Short-form video content is key to promoting your podcast on social media, but manually editing clips can be a time-consuming process. That’s where Vizard.ai comes in. Vizard allows you to quickly pull and edit snippets from your podcast episodes without the tediousness of traditional video editing. You can select key moments and tailor them for different platforms, like Instagram or TikTok, with minimal effort.
Pro Tip: Aim for videos that are under 60 seconds, and use Vizard’s built-in tools to add captions and resize videos for various platforms.
5. ElevenLabs for Realistic Voice Matching
Ever recorded an episode only to realize you need to add or change a few words? Instead of firing up your recording setup again, ElevenLabs offers a game-changing solution. Their AI can clone your voice and insert those changes seamlessly. This is a huge time-saver when you need to make minor adjustments, or even re-record sections that you weren’t happy with. The result is so realistic, most listeners won’t even notice the difference.
Pro Tip: Keep this tool for smaller corrections or updates, as overuse could make the episode feel less authentic.
These are just a few ways AI can make your podcast production grind a little easier, freeing you up to focus on creativity and strategy. Whether you’re looking to speed up editing, improve your sound quality, or enhance your promotion efforts, AI tools can help at every step.
What other ways can you think of to leverage AI in your podcasting journey?
By Mitch Bluestein
Founder/CEO of Modry Media