In this episode of How to Start, Grow & Monetise Your Podcast, hosts Alex Chisnall and James Burtt break down the best AI tools for podcasters that can save time, boost discoverability, and help monetise your podcast.

They explore ChatGPT for research and show notes, Otter.ai for transcription, AutoPod for video editing, VidIQ for YouTube optimisation, and Opus Clip for short-form video content. Whether you’re looking to increase downloads, optimize SEO, or create engaging social media content, this episode gives you the tools to automate tedious tasks and scale your podcast faster.

If you’re a podcaster, entrepreneur, or content creator, you don’t want to miss this episode!

This show is sponsored by Pod School - your hub for information, education and expert support on starting, growing, scaling, monetizing and optimising your podcast to generate more reach, more impact and more revenue

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Best AI tools for podcasting – Save time and improve efficiency
• How to use ChatGPT for research, scripting & SEO-friendly show notes
• The power of Otter.ai for fast and accurate podcast transcriptions
• How AutoPod automates video editing for a professional look
• Optimising YouTube podcast growth using VidIQ
• Creating high-performing short-form content with Opus Clip
• How AI can help you promote your podcast on social media

Key Takeaways:

• AI is a game-changer for podcast production & promotion
• ChatGPT can create episode outlines, scripts & show notes in minutes
• Otter.ai makes transcription faster & easier for repurposing content
• AutoPod automates video edits to enhance production quality
• VidIQ helps podcasters optimise YouTube SEO & reach more viewers
• Short-form content using Opus Clip increases podcast discoverability
• Personalisation is key—AI can’t replace human creativity!

Recommended Tools & Resources:

• ChatGPT – AI-powered research, scriptwriting & show notes generation
• Otter.ai – Fast, accurate transcription for podcast episodes
• AutoPod – AI-based video editing for multi-camera podcast setups
• VidIQ – YouTube growth tool for SEO, tags, and analytics
• Opus Clip – AI-powered short-form video content creation
• Adobe Creative Cloud – Editing software for podcasters

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In this show, we discuss:

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