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AI Show Notes: How They Work

GeraCast automatically generates a full show notes package from your audio. Here is what you get, how accurate it is, and how to get the most from it.

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What the AI generates

For every episode you upload, GeraCast\'s AI produces five distinct content pieces automatically:

1

Episode summary

2–4 sentence plain-English summary of the entire episode. Written in present tense, engaging tone. Good for podcast directories and social posts.

Example output

In this episode, John discusses the three habits that transformed his morning routine...

2

Key points

5–8 bullet points covering the main arguments, takeaways, or story beats. Ordered by appearance in the episode.

Example output

• Why most people's morning routines fail by week 2 • The science behind habit stacking...

3

Timestamps

Clickable timestamps with topic labels, generated every 3–5 minutes or whenever a clear topic shift is detected. Listeners can jump to sections.

Example output

00:00 Introduction 04:22 The problem with alarm clocks 12:45 Habit #1: The 5-minute journal...

4

Notable quotes

3–5 verbatim quotes that are insightful, shareable, or summarise the episode's themes. Ideal for social media graphics.

Example output

"The goal isn't a perfect morning — it's a forgiving one." — 28:14

5

Topics covered

A flat list of topics and keywords mentioned in the episode. Used for internal search and can be published as tags on your podcast page.

Example output

morning routines, habit formation, sleep science, journaling, productivity...

Accuracy expectations

GeraCast achieves approximately 95% word accuracy for clear, single-speaker English audio. Here is how different factors affect that:

FactorHelps accuracyHurts accuracy
Audio qualityStudio-recorded, low background noise, clear speechHigh background noise, phone recordings, heavy echo
Number of speakers1–2 speakers with distinct voices5+ speakers, overlapping speech
Language / dialectStandard English, standard accentHeavy regional dialect, non-English (additional languages in development)
Technical vocabularyCommon terminologyHighly specialised jargon, acronyms, proper nouns
Recording environmentQuiet room or studioOutdoor, café, crowd noise

The AI also learns your show over time. After 5+ published episodes, it learns your guests' names, recurring topics, and your show-specific vocabulary — improving accuracy for your podcast specifically.

How to review and edit AI output

  1. 1Open the episode editor after transcription completes.
  2. 2Review the Episode Summary. The AI typically writes well, but check for any factual errors or awkward phrasing.
  3. 3Go through the Key Points. Verify they accurately represent the episode. You can add, remove, or reorder points.
  4. 4Check the Timestamps. Play back the episode at a few timestamps to verify they are correctly placed. Adjust any that are off.
  5. 5Review the Notable Quotes. These should be verbatim — if the AI slightly misquoted, correct it from the full transcript below.
  6. 6Add any domain-specific terms to the vocabulary list in your podcast settings. GeraCast will recognise them correctly in future episodes.
  7. 7Click "Save" to save your edits, then "Publish" when you are happy with the content.

The review-before-publish workflow

GeraCast requires a human review step before any episode can be published. This is intentional — AI-generated content should always be reviewed by a human before it represents your brand to listeners.

1

Upload

Upload your audio file. AI transcription starts automatically.

2

Review

Open the AI output in the episode editor. You must click "Mark as Reviewed" to confirm you have checked the content.

3

Edit (optional)

Make any corrections. The editor auto-saves as you type.

4

Publish

Click Publish to add the episode to your RSS feed. Cannot be done without completing the Review step.

Using show notes for SEO

Well-written show notes do more than describe your episode — they drive organic search traffic that compounds over time. Here is how to maximise SEO value from GeraCast's AI output:

  • Include your target keyword in the episode title (e.g. "Morning Routine Habits: 3 That Actually Work").
  • Use the AI-generated summary as your episode description on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — it is already keyword-dense.
  • Publish the full transcript on your podcast website. Google indexes every word, which dramatically increases organic search traffic.
  • Turn the "Notable Quotes" section into individual social posts. Each one can link back to the full episode.
  • Use timestamps in YouTube descriptions if you also post video — they become clickable chapter markers.
  • Add the "Topics Covered" list as tags on your podcast website to improve internal discovery.

Frequently asked questions

Can I edit the AI-generated show notes before publishing?
Yes, and we encourage it. The episode editor lets you edit every section of the AI output — summary, key points, timestamps, quotes, and topics. Changes are saved automatically. You cannot publish an episode without reviewing the AI output (by design — to avoid publishing unchecked AI content).
Does the AI work in languages other than English?
English is fully supported with ~95% accuracy. Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, and Arabic are in beta with ~85% accuracy. More languages are being added. If you record in a non-supported language, the AI will still attempt transcription but accuracy may be lower — you should review carefully.
Can I re-run the AI if the first output is bad?
Yes. In the episode editor, click "Regenerate AI Output". This re-runs the full transcription and show note generation. You can do this up to 3 times per episode on the free plan, and unlimited times on paid plans.
Are the timestamps always accurate?
Timestamps are accurate to within ±5 seconds for clear audio. For episodes with fast topic switching or no clear transitions, the AI may occasionally place timestamps slightly early or late. You can manually adjust timestamps in the editor by clicking on any timestamp.
Can I use the AI-generated content as a full transcript for accessibility?
The transcription output (available in the episode editor under "Full Transcript") can be published as an accessibility transcript. For legal accessibility compliance, we recommend human review of the transcript, particularly for medical, legal, or educational content where accuracy is critical.
Does the AI improve over time?
Yes. GeraCast's AI is continuously trained on podcast audio. Your edits help improve the model for your specific show — after 5+ episodes, the AI learns your show's specific vocabulary, guest names, and recurring topics. You will notice accuracy improving for your podcast specifically.

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