podcast-creator

name	podcast-creator
version	1.0.0
author	G-HunterAi
license	MIT
description	Create and distribute podcasts using AI audio generation and automated publishing to major platforms including Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.
homepage	https://notebooklm.google.com/
tags	["podcast","audio","distribution","content","ai-generation"]
platforms	["all"]
category	media
emoji	🎙️
metadata	{"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🎙️","requires":{"bins":[],"env":["NOTEBOOKLM_CREDENTIALS"]}}}

Podcast Creator Skill

Create professional podcasts using AI audio generation from NotebookLM, then distribute to Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and more automatically.

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When to Use

• Creating regular podcast episodes from written content
• Distributing audio content across multiple platforms simultaneously
• Generating podcast cover art and metadata
• Automating podcast publishing workflows
• Converting blog posts, articles, or notes into spoken audio

When NOT to Use

• Recording podcasts with a human voice (use audio recording skills instead)
• Detailed podcast editing and mixing (use ffmpeg-video-editor or audio DAWs)
• Writing podcast scripts from scratch (use content creation skills first)
• ElevenLabs-specific voice generation (use elevenlabs-music skill instead)

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Prerequisites

• Google Account — Access to https://notebooklm.google.com/
• Content Source — Text, document, or URL to convert to audio
• Distribution Platforms — Spotify for Podcasters, Apple Podcasts Connect, or YouTube Studio accounts
• RSS Hosting — For multi-platform distribution (optional but recommended)

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Overview: The NotebookLM Audio Workflow

NotebookLM is Google's AI notebook that can generate natural-sounding podcast audio from your content. This skill guides you through creating episodes and distributing them.

Content Input
    ↓
NotebookLM Audio Generation
    ↓
Optional: Audio Editing & Enhancement
    ↓
Platform Distribution (Spotify, YouTube, Apple, etc.)
    ↓
Cross-Platform Publishing

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Step 1: Prepare Your Content

Content types: Text files, Google Docs, PDFs, Web URLs, direct pasted text

Key principle: Write in conversational style for natural-sounding audio. Use first-person language and specific examples.

For detailed content structure templates, writing tips, and content guidelines, see references/content-guide.md.

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Step 2: Generate Audio with NotebookLM

Access NotebookLM

1. Go to https://notebooklm.google.com/
2. Sign in with your Google account
3. Click "Create new notebook"

Upload Content

1. Name your notebook (e.g., "Podcast Episode 5")
2. Add content via:
   • Upload: Drag and drop PDF or text file
   • Link: Paste Google Doc link or web URL
   • Paste: Copy and paste text directly
   • Add more: Include multiple sources for "Audio Overview"

Generate Audio Overview

1. Once content is uploaded, look for "Audio Overview" button
2. Click to start audio generation
3. NotebookLM generates a natural-sounding two-person conversation
4. Wait for generation (typically 2-5 minutes)
5. Preview the audio and transcript

Download the Audio

1. Click the download icon on the generated audio
2. Choose format: MP3 (recommended for podcasts)
3. Audio is saved to your Downloads folder

Audio Specifications

• Format: MP3 (mono or stereo)
• Bitrate: 128-192 kbps (podcast standard)
• Length: Typically 10-30 minutes depending on content
• Style: Two-speaker conversation (natural dialogue)

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Step 3: Optional Audio Enhancement

If you want to add intro/outro music, adjust levels, or remove silence, see references/content-guide.md for audio enhancement tools and music sources.

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Step 4: Platform-Specific Distribution

Distribute to Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and more. See references/distribution.md for detailed platform-specific setup instructions and multi-platform distribution strategies.

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Step 5: RSS Feed Hosting & Multi-Platform Distribution

Using an RSS host simplifies multi-platform distribution. See references/distribution.md for recommended services, distribution workflow, and RSS setup instructions.

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Content Templates & Publishing Strategy

For episode structure templates, cover art design guidelines, publishing schedules, distribution checklists, promotion strategies, analytics tracking, and workflow automation, see references/content-guide.md and references/distribution.md.

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Works Well With

• elevenlabs-music — Generate custom music for intros/outros
• ffmpeg-video-editor — Convert formats and edit audio
• upload-post — Announce new episodes on social media
• image-gen — Generate cover art automatically
• workflow-orchestrator — Automate entire publishing pipeline

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Audio sounds robotic	Rewrite content in more conversational style; try NotebookLM again
Too quiet	Normalize audio with ffmpeg or Audacity
Not showing on Apple Podcasts	Check RSS validity at podba.se; wait 48 hours for review
Uneven audio levels	Edit with Audacity; normalize before uploading
Missing from Spotify search	Ensure metadata (title, description) contains searchable keywords

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Links & Resources

• NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com/
• Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/
• Apple Podcasts Connect: https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/
• RSS Validation: https://podba.se/
• Cover Art Guidelines: https://help.apple.com/podcast-connect/?lang=en#/itc8df9b43c88

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Last updated: March 2026