AI for podcasting makes it possible for one person to produce a professional-sounding show. AI cleans up audio, lets you edit by editing a transcript, removes filler words, drafts show notes and titles, and cuts short clips for social media. Your ideas, guests, and conversation remain the heart of the show.
Part of AI for Content Creators. Last updated September 2026.
AI Across the Podcast Workflow
| Stage | How AI Helps | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | High-quality remote recording with local tracks | Riverside |
| Cleanup | Removes noise and echo | Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech, Descript Studio Sound |
| Editing | Edit by transcript; remove filler words | Descript |
| Show notes | Summaries, chapters, and titles from the transcript | ChatGPT, Claude |
| Clips | Short video clips with captions | Riverside, Opus Clip |
| Translation | Dubbed or subtitled versions | ElevenLabs, subtitle tools |
A Simple Weekly Workflow
- Record with Riverside, or locally with a good microphone.
- Enhance audio, then edit in Descript.
- Draft show notes, chapter markers, and three title options from the transcript.
- Cut three clips for social media with captions.
- Review everything, then publish.
Responsible Use
- Tell guests if you will use AI to edit or clip their words, and never alter meaning.
- Only clone voices with explicit consent, and disclose AI voices.
- Check AI show notes for accuracy, especially names and facts.
Prompts for Show Notes and Promotion
- “From this transcript, write a 120-word episode summary, five chapter markers with timestamps, and three title options under 60 characters.”
- “List the three most quotable moments with timestamps and a one-line reason each would work as a social clip.”
- “Draft a newsletter paragraph inviting subscribers to listen, in a friendly, conversational tone.”
- “List every person, company, book, and tool mentioned so I can add links.”
Always check names, spellings, and timestamps against the recording before publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AI tool for podcasters?
Descript is the most popular editor; Riverside for recording; Adobe Podcast for audio cleanup.
Can AI write podcast show notes?
Yes, from the transcript. Edit for accuracy and add links.
Can AI translate my podcast?
Yes. Tools like ElevenLabs can dub episodes into other languages; have fluent listeners check important episodes.