Podcast Show Notes

Purpose

Transform podcast episodes into comprehensive show notes. Transcribe audio, identify key moments and timestamps, extract quotes and highlights, and create professional documentation with summaries, links, and promotional content.

When to Use

Use this Skill when you need to:

• Create show notes for a new episode
• Transcribe podcast conversations
• Extract key quotes and highlights
• Generate episode summaries
• Build promotional content from audio

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Gather Episode Information

Get details about the podcast episode.

Ask guiding questions:

• "What is the episode title?"
• "Do you have the audio file URL or can you upload it?"
• "Who are the hosts and guests?"
• "What topics are covered in this episode?"
• "Any specific moments you want to highlight?"
• "What format do you use for show notes?"

Context to gather:

• Episode title and number
• Audio file location
• Host and guest names
• Main topics discussed
• Episode length
• Show notes format preferences

Output Variable: episode_info

Step 2: Transcribe Audio

Convert the podcast audio to text.

Use replicate_transcribe_audio to:

• Transcribe the full episode
• Generate timestamps
• Identify speakers (if possible)

Process the transcription:

• Clean up any errors
• Format with timestamps
• Mark speaker changes
• Note unclear sections

Output Variable: transcription

Step 3: Extract Key Points

Identify the most important content.

Analyze transcription for:

• Main Topics: Major subjects discussed
• Key Quotes: Memorable or shareable statements
• Timestamps: When important topics begin
• Action Items: Advice or recommendations given
• Resources Mentioned: Books, tools, links discussed

Create a structured outline:

• Topic 1 (timestamp) - brief summary
• Topic 2 (timestamp) - brief summary
• Key quotes with attribution
• Resources and links

Use perplexity_research or web_search to find:

• Links to resources mentioned
• Guest information
• Related content

Output Variable: key_points

Step 4: Write Show Notes

Create comprehensive episode documentation.

Format show notes with:

Episode Summary (2-3 paragraphs)

• What the episode covers
• Why listeners should tune in
• Key takeaways

Guest Bio (if applicable)

• Guest background
• Credentials and achievements
• Social links

Timestamps

• [00:00] Introduction
• [05:30] Topic 1
• [15:45] Topic 2
• etc.

Key Takeaways

• Bullet point highlights
• Actionable insights

Notable Quotes

• Best quotes with timestamps

Resources Mentioned

• Links to everything discussed

Connect

• Guest social links
• Show links

Save to basile_create_document.

Output Variable: show_notes

Step 5: Create Promotional Content

Generate marketing materials from the episode.

Create:

• Episode Description: Short paragraph for podcast platforms
• Social Posts: Tweetable quotes and highlights
• Newsletter Blurb: Summary for email
• Blog Post: Long-form episode recap (optional)

Format social content:

• Quote graphics text
• Thread ideas
• Hashtag suggestions

Provide:

• All promotional copy
• Suggested posting schedule
• Engagement prompts

Output Variable: promo_content

Best Practices

• Verify transcription accuracy
• Include timestamps for easy navigation
• Link all mentioned resources
• Pull shareable quotes
• Optimize for SEO with keywords