If you want an app that summarizes and organizes podcast material so you don't have to listen to every episode, Podwise is worth a look. Podwise is designed to help podcast fans by generating AI summaries, mind maps and outlines of each episode's main points. It also can link to knowledge management tools like Notion, Obsidian and Readwise so you can keep track of what's important. With several pricing levels, including a free version, it can accommodate different needs and budgets.
Another good option is Snipd. The app uses AI to help you find and save quotes from your favorite podcasts. It offers searchable transcripts, chapter markers, summaries and the ability to export highlights to notes apps. Snipd's AI summaries and highlight clips let you quickly skip over long episodes and focus on the most interesting moments. The service offers a premium option for unlimited use of the service with more than 500,000 podcasts indexed.
If you like a more conversational interface, Scribbler gives you quick access to the information in podcasts and YouTube videos. It can generate AI summaries, full transcripts with timestamp navigation and a natural language search. Scribbler also can send you curated email digests of podcast summaries, which can be a good way to stay current without having to listen to as many episodes.
Last, Swell AI converts audio or video into a variety of formats, including transcripts, clips, show notes, articles and summaries. It's got a transcript editor with AI suggestions and automatic speaker labeling that could be useful for podcasters and other content producers trying to speed up their workflow and create more optimized content. Swell AI's chatbot and API integration makes it useful for managing multiple shows and optimizing content strategy.