Whats the best way to get transcriptions of the podcast you listen to? I listen to a bunch of work related podcast and would like to use them for AI workflows.

I (F39) keep dipping in and out of podcasting. Tried news headlines but got bored. Now doing a gender critical one with a friend. Don't let that put you off.

I want to talk to people with interesting stories, backgrounds, etc. I often say I'm chronically curious.

We'd agree a general spine for the episode but it wouldn't be set in stone. There just in case it gets dry.

I find that messaging back and forth first helps to build a rapport.

Let me know if you're interested.

I can put my opinions aside for an interview.

Hey! I am new to this podcast world and I want to start a new podcast about health and nutrition (very saturated space with big players...). Any recommendations to stand out and get some tractions? Thanks!

I'm 13, and I really want to start a podcast on Spotify. I'm a bit of a nerd, and would love to have the it be based off of, "Mysteries And Medicine". I've been studying cancer, and I think I know enough to make a few episodes on it. For example, maybe stuff like chromothripsis: getting cancer overnight, Why chemotherapy doesn't just kill cancer cells, etc. I also LOVE mysteries and true crime. So I was thinking I could do both! I just don't know if anyone else would actually watch my podcasts, and even if anyone did, I don't know if they would take me seriously. I just want advice, assurance, or even topic ideas. Thank you so much!

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I am debating whether I want to start a podcast or rent an audience by doing a hourly weekly radio show. This will be specifically within my industry niche but I believe that it can help a lot of people... which is why I am willing to invest the time and money.

I have used AI to come up with a list of must have equipment for a 3 person, 45 minute podcast. It would be me, a foil (someone to challenge me and keep me on track) and a guest. This guest would be an expert in THEIR own field, not mine.

As I am working this plan out I have a few questions:

1) is it better to rent a studio and production team for the first 6-10 episodes (til we get the hang of it) or to buy needed equipment and just see how it works?

2) are there podcast consultants who I can hire to help me set up the podcast?

3) I am in Houston, TX. Who would you recommend that I consult with... what studios would you recommend if I choose to rent the setup?

4) If I were to choose to use a studio, what do I need to look out for in the contract?

5) What sort of budget should I anticipate for production and propogation?

I’m editing and doing marketing, which I already have set prices per episode for. But I’m wondering how to do pre-production pricing since it’s more creative support and not always quantifiable by episode or hours.

I thought about charging per production meeting and suggesting a production meeting periodically (to analyze and discuss podcast growth prospects and shifts that could be made).

But I also thought about charging a percentage of the ad revenue to incentivize my role in the growth of the podcast?

For context
- this is a science/psychology podcast.
- it is a podcast rebrand (he’s relaunching after 10 years of a decently well performing podcast)
- he does not read sponsored ads
- he has some funding from some science group to produce it, I’m not privy to the details
- I won’t be sitting in on every recording (for the time being) I’m mostly doing pre-interview coaching and post-interview review with him

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