Podcast
Generate podcast episodes with AI — solo narration, two-host dialogue, or debate format.
Generate podcast episodes from any topic, URL, or text. Choose between quick overviews, deep analysis, or debate formats with 1-2 AI speakers.
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Trigger
Invoke this skill with /podcast, or use any of these phrases:
| Phrase | Language |
|---|---|
make a podcast about... | English |
podcast | English |
discuss / debate / dialogue | English |
做播客 | Chinese |
播客 / 录一期节目 | Chinese |
Requires ListenHub Skills to be installed — see Getting Started.
Quick Example
Make a podcast about the latest AI developments, in English, go deepThe AI handles topic research, scripting, voice selection, and audio generation. You get a link to listen and download.
Modes
Short, concise overview of the topic. ~5 minutes.
Best for news summaries, brief introductions, and quick takes.
Thorough analysis with extended discussion. ~10-15 minutes.
Best for deep-dives, educational content, and detailed analysis.
Two speakers with opposing viewpoints. ~10-15 minutes. Requires 2 speakers.
Best for controversial topics, pros/cons analysis, and opinion pieces.
| Intent | Recommended mode |
|---|---|
| "Quick overview of X" | Quick |
| "Learn about X in depth" | Deep |
| "Pros and cons of X" | Debate |
| No preference stated | Quick (default) |
Parameters
| Parameter | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | quick, deep, debate | quick |
| Language | zh (Chinese), en (English) | Auto-detected |
| Speakers | 1 (solo) or 2 (dialogue) | 1 |
| References | URLs or text to include | None |
Speakers are fetched dynamically from the API — the AI presents available voices for your chosen language. Ask "what voices are available?" to browse the full list with demo audio.
Generation Methods
One-Step (Recommended)
Text and audio are generated together in a single pass. Faster and simpler.
"Make a podcast about quantum computing"Two-Step (Review First)
Text is generated first, allowing you to review and edit the script before audio generation.
"Make a podcast about quantum computing, let me review the script first"The two-step method:
- Generates the text script and saves it as a markdown file
- Pauses for your review — you can edit content, adjust length, or restructure
- Generates audio from the final script after your approval
This is useful when you want to condense a long script, adjust the tone, or ensure accuracy before committing to audio generation.
Supported Inputs
| Input type | Example |
|---|---|
| Topic description | "The future of renewable energy" |
| URL | A YouTube video, article, or blog post URL |
| Plain text | Paste or type the content directly |
Output
After generation completes, you receive:
- Listen link — stream directly on ListenHub
- Audio download — say "download audio" to save locally
- Transcript — available in the episode detail page
API Reference
See the Podcast API endpoints for technical details on the underlying API.