Cut Your Editing Time in Half Using AI Transcription Tools

05/02/23 • 8 min

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Many people think transcriptions are only for making it easy for the hearing impaired to consume your content (and that is ONE way you can use transcripts), but there are other ways to use transcriptions.

Topics Covered

• The use of robots in podcast production

• AI tools for podcasting

• Transcription services and their multiple uses

• Closed captions in podcasting

• Importance of proper use of transcripts and SEO

Different Uses of Podcast Transcripts

Transcripts can serve many different purposes in podcasting. Here are a few ways they can be used: 1. Closed captions: Transcripts can be used to create closed captions, which improves accessibility for hearing-impaired audiences. 2. Content editing: Transcripts can be used as a tool for editing podcast content. By reviewing the transcript, podcasters can identify areas of the episode that need improvement or clarification. 3. Quote pulling: Transcripts can also be used to pull quotes from the episode for promotional or marketing purposes. 4. SEO improvement: Transcripts can improve search engine optimization by providing text content that search engines can crawl and understand. 5. Alternative content consumption: Some listeners prefer to read transcripts rather than listen to the entire episode, so transcripts can provide an alternative way for audiences to consume the content.

It's important to note that unedited transcripts may not make sense and could actually hurt SEO if used for episode descriptions, so it's important to edit transcripts before using them for any purpose.

An Evolving Space

The one thing that is staying the same in this space is CHANGE. There were over 1000 tools based on AI released in April. So by the time you read this, the apps I'm mentioning will have added updates, and there will probably be updates in about 10 minutes. This makes it VERY hard (if not impossible) to pick a "Best one". Capsho has the highest price if you want all the bells and whistles, and CastMagic is the best deal right now with a lifetime deal on Appsumo.

How I Saved 40 Minutes Editing One Episode

I got permission to play a part of another podcast. I said, hey, can I take this clip from your show and play it in mine? And they're like, "Yeah, that's fine," except it was a 50-minute episode, and I couldn't remember where that clip was. I ran it up through Otter, had it, transcribed it, and I searched for the phrase I was looking for, and there it was.

And I could see where it was near the end of the show. So I saved at least 40 minutes looking for a certain part of the episode that I would use.

Show Edits In a Google Doc

You could take your transcript, and in the Google Doc there is a highlighter, and you could mark your edits on the screen and share the link with your editor.

Easier to Spot "Pull Quotes"

You can read an episode faster than listening to it, so when you are listening for pull quotes, you can spot these easier with transcripts.

Mentioned In This Episode

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Topics Covered

• The use of robots in podcast production

• AI tools for podcasting

• Transcription services and their multiple uses

• Closed captions in podcasting

• Importance of proper use of transcripts and SEO

Different Uses of Podcast Transcripts

An Evolving Space

How I Saved 40 Minutes Editing One Episode

And I could see where it was near the end of the show. So I saved at least 40 minutes looking for a certain part of the episode that I would use.

Show Edits In a Google Doc

You could take your transcript, and in the Google Doc there is a highlighter, and you could mark your edits on the screen and share the link with your editor.

Easier to Spot "Pull Quotes"

You can read an episode faster than listening to it, so when you are listening for pull quotes, you can spot these easier with transcripts.

Mentioned In This Episode

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Previous Episode

How to Avoid Sounding Stupid in a Podcast? Practice, Practice, Practice

In this episode, Dave Jackson, the podcast consultant, draws a parallel between learning how to drive a car and starting a podcast. He observes that some aspiring podcasters struggle to figure out what to talk about and advises them not to worry about it too much. Instead, he recommends that they start recording themselves, either on their phone or with a basic microphone, to get comfortable being behind the microphone. He argues that, like learning to drive, starting a podcast is a process of gradually gaining confidence and skill, and that it's okay not to know where you want to go initially.

It's OK TO Be Unsure

Starting a podcast can be a daunting task, especially if you're not sure what you want to talk about. Many people feel the urge to get their voice out there, but they don't have a clear direction. This can be frustrating, as it can be difficult to get started when you don't have a plan. However, I believe that you should still get behind the microphone, even if you don't know what you want to talk about.

Just like learning to drive a car, it's important to get comfortable behind the wheel before you hit the open road. To do this, you can record into your phone or buy a microphone like a Samson Q2U for less than $100. This allows you to get used to speaking and recording without having to worry about releasing what you record.

You can practice and delete recordings until you feel comfortable.

You Don't Have to Release Everything Your Record

It's also important to remember that you don't have to put out everything you record. You don't want to release boring content, and it's okay to delete something if it's not up to par. I've been podcasting for 18 years, and I still listen to my recordings before I make them public. I recently had an issue where the music was too loud and I couldn't hear what I was saying, so I had to go back and fix it.

Overall, you don't have to be perfect when you start podcasting. Everyone learns at their own pace, and it's important to focus on your own progress. If you're stuck, there are plenty of resources out there to help you. I offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you need help, and I'm here to be your podcast consultant. So don't be afraid to get behind the microphone and start podcasting confidently.

READY TO START YOUR PODCAST?

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Step-by-step tutorials

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Next Episode

What Podcasters Can Learn from the Band Queen

We've spoken about how ChatGPT can RUIN your integrity; well, it is stating that it is only going to get A LOT worse. This reminds me of the band Queen who made sure everyone who listened knew that what you were hearing was from a guitar, a piano, bass, drums and vocals. Their guitarist Brian May wanted people to know that the "outside the box" sounds were indeed his guitar.

What does this have to do with Podcasting?

A podcast hosting company today put out a blog post explaining how "Podcasting had a discoverability issue in the 90's..." I bet it did as podcasting didn't really exist until 2004 (the technology existed around 2000 when Dave Winer and Adam Curry merged RSS and an enclosure tag). So do I believe anything from this host? Not anymore. They hired a robot.

I'm Not Anti ChatGPT

I've used ChaptGPT to "brainstorm" a little or create a summary of an episode. For me (someone who doesn't have a hard time writing or coming up with content), it takes just as much time to rewrite a ChatGPT penned summary as it would to write it myself.

But chatgpt is going to get better, and I see this as the first drop of water from a giant flood that is going to drown us all in mediocre, long content that doesn't have any real takeaways.

So, in the same way that Queen had a "No Synths" line on their early albums, I may start putting "No AI Was Used During the Making of This Episode."

Why Are My Stat Numbers So Different?

When you look at your download numbers from your media host like Libsyn Captivate, Buzzsprout, Blubrry, etc (see free course that compares them), and then look at your number in Podcasts Connect from Apple or Spotify for Podcasters, you will see where your numbers are much lower. Why?

When you look at your numbers in your media host, you are seeing the activity from ALL the apps. When you login to Apple's dashboard, you are only seeing activity from the Apple Podcasts app. Likewise, Spotify's numbers will only show Spotify App listens/downloads.

In those portals, you get additional stats like how far people listen, the number of followers, and how far people have listened.

So to get the big picture, use your media host's numbers and to see how far people listen use the different app portals.

READY TO START YOUR PODCAST?

When you join the School of Podcasting you get:

Step-by-step tutorials

A private podcast mastermind filled with brilliant podcasters

Unlimited one-on-one consulting (not a typo)

A 30-day money-back guarantee

Join today at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener

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