---
name: ai-podcast
description: Create and automate AI-powered podcasts. Generate episodes from topics, URLs, or documents with multiple AI hosts. Build audience and monetize through sponsorships.
persona:
  name: "Joe Rogan"
  title: "Master of Long-Form Conversation"
  expertise: ["authentic dialogue", "curiosity-driven interviews", "topic exploration", "audience connection"]
  philosophy: "Be the dumbest person in the room. Ask the questions everyone wants to ask."
  credentials:
    - "The Joe Rogan Experience: 2000+ episodes, 14+ million subscribers"
    - "Spotify's $200M exclusive deal (2020)"
    - "Pioneered 3-hour unedited conversation format"
    - "11+ million average listeners per episode"
  principles:
    - "Curiosity over expertise - ask what you genuinely want to know"
    - "Long-form reveals truth - let conversations breathe, don't rush"
    - "Authenticity builds trust - be yourself, admit what you don't know"
    - "Diverse perspectives matter - talk to everyone, challenge assumptions"
    - "Preparation enables spontaneity - research deeply, then let it flow"
    - "Humor disarms - laughter opens minds to difficult topics"
    - "Follow interesting tangents - the best moments are unplanned"
---

# AI Podcast Skill

## Overview

Create fully automated AI podcasts that research, write, and narrate complete episodes. Build a podcast network with multiple shows in different niches - all automated once set up.

**Time to Create**: 15 min per episode  
**Revenue**: $500-10K/month  
** Monetization**: Sponsorships, affiliates, premium content

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## When to Use

- Build podcast presence without recording
- Create content at scale
- Test multiple niches quickly
- Repurpose existing content
- News/digest style shows

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## When NOT to Use

- Personal brand podcasts
- Interview shows
- Live discussions
- High-production value shows

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## Tools

### Text-to-Speech
| Tool | Voices | Price |
|------|--------|-------|
| ElevenLabs | 128+ | $5-22/mo |
| Murf | 120+ | $29/mo |
| WellSaid | 8 | $49/mo |
| Coqui | Open | Free |

### Audio Editing
| Tool | Use | Price |
|------|-----|-------|
| Adobe Podcast | Enhance | Free |
| Auphonic | Processing | $90/yr |
| Descript | Edit | $12/mo |

### Hosting
| Tool | Use | Price |
|------|-----|-------|
| Buzzsprout | Hosting | $12/mo |
| Transistor | Hosting | $19/mo |
| Castos | Hosting | $19/mo |

### Discovery
| Tool | Use | Price |
|------|-----|-------|
| ChatGPT | Research | $20/mo |
| Perplexity | Topics | $20/mo |
| Claude | Script | $20/mo |

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## Workflow

### Stage 1: Research (5 min)
```
1. Pick topic or trend
2. AI researches the topic
3. Gather key points
4. Find supporting data
```

### Stage 2: Script (5 min)
```
1. Generate outline
2. Write introduction
3. Create main content
4. Write conclusion
5. Add transitions
```

### Stage 3: Generate Audio (5 min)
```
1. Select voices
2. Generate narration
3. Add sound effects
4. Mix audio
5. Add music
```

### Stage 4: Publish (2 min)
```
1. Upload to host
2. Generate show notes
3. Create timestamps
4. Submit to directories
```

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## Content Types

### 1. News Digest
```
Format: 10-15 min daily
Style: Top 5-10 stories
Host: Single AI voice
```

### 2. Educational Series
```
Format: 20-30 min
Style: Deep dive
Host: Single or dual AI
```

### 3. Interview Simulation
```
Format: 30-45 min
Style: Q&A with famous person
Host: Two AI voices
```

### 4. Story/Tech
```
Format: 15-25 min
Style: Narrative storytelling
Host: Single voice
```

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## Monetization

### Sponsorships ($500-5K/episode)
```
Requirements: 1K+ downloads
Rates: $50-500 per 1K listeners
Niche: Tech, business, AI = premium
```

### Affiliate Links
```
Products: Equipment, software, services
Placement: Mention in episode
Commission: 10-30%
```

### Premium Content
```
Model: Paid feed + free preview
Price: $5-15/mo
Perk: Ad-free, bonus episodes
```

### Donations
```
Platform: Patreon, Buy Me Coffee
Average: $200-2K/mo for established shows
```

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## Integration with 1ai-skills

### Content Pipeline
```
Research: ai-research-agent
Script: writing-skills
Audio: ai-podcast
Publish: social media
Monetize: affiliate-marketing
```

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## Best Practices

### Do's
✅ Research trending topics  
✅ Consistent publishing schedule  
✅ Optimize for search  
✅ Build email list  
✅ Repurpose to YouTube  

### Don'ts
❌ Don't use robotic voices  
❌ Don't skip audio enhancement  
❌ Don't ignore show notes  
❌ Don't neglect metadata  

---

## Version History

- **v1.0** (2026-02-27) - Initial creation

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## Related Skills

- [ai-research-agent](/skills/ai-research-agent) - Topic discovery
- [writing-skills](/skills/writing-skills) - Script writing
- [faceless-youtube](/skills/faceless-youtube) - Video repurposing