209 | Can AI Be Your Podcast Co-Host? A Real Conversation with ChatGPT

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This week on Podtastic Audio, I took on a wild experiment: what if you didn’t have a human co-host… but an AI one instead? Yep, in this episode, I actually had a full-on conversation with ChatGPT to find out if AI could pull it off as a podcast partner.

We cover a lot — from what a podcast even is (seriously, I told ChatGPT to pretend it didn’t know), to how indie podcasters like us can use AI tools to plan, edit, organize, and even improve our show’s workflow.

You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and why I think AI still has a long way to go before it can totally replace that real human connection — but man, it’s getting close.

🤖 In This Episode:

• Can AI really host a podcast?
• My recorded conversation with ChatGPT (including a funny moment about AM radio) 
• How to explain podcasting to someone who’s never heard one
• Smart ways to use AI for show planning and content discovery
• Editing tips for busy indie creators
• What to do when guests have bad audio
• Interview advice (especially for nervous or quiet guests)
• Audio vs. video podcasting: where should you focus?

This was one of the most unique episodes I’ve ever made — and honestly, it made me think about the future of podcasting in a whole new way. If you’re a solo podcaster or just AI-curious, give this one a spin. 🎧 Want to try your own AI co-host experiment? Let me know how it goes — I’d love to hear about it!

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00:00 - Can AI Replace Your Co-Host?

00:25 - Welcome to Podtastic Audio

00:40 - Meet Chris, Your Host

00:58 - Why Riverside is a Game-Changer

01:46 - AI Tools Built into Riverside

02:56 - The Rise of AI Content

04:00 - Viral AI Videos and Talking Babies

05:05 - The Cost of AI Tools for Creators

06:00 - The Scroll-Stopping Power of Real Humans

07:03 - Talking to ChatGPT: The Experiment Begins

08:05 - What’s a Podcast? Explained to “Dad”

10:15 - You Could Start a Podcast Too

12:17 - Podcasting’s Global Flexibility

14:05 - Mac vs. PC for Podcasters

15:33 - Editing Challenges with AI Voices

16:44 - Phase 2: ChatGPT as Full-On Co-Host

17:55 - Using AI to Plan Podcast Episodes

19:11 - AI for Show Notes and Content Discovery

21:10 - Advice for First-Time Podcasters

22:33 - Editing Yourself vs. Hiring Help

24:30 - Batch Recording: Pros and Pitfalls

26:10 - Are You Rusty After a Break?

27:24 - Interview Tips for Indie Podcasters

28:44 - Dealing with Dry or Nervous Guests

31:10 - What If a Guest Has Bad Audio?

33:10 - Best AI Tools to Fix Audio

34:50 - How to Market Your Podcast

35:54 - What Does “Value” to Your Audience Really Mean?

36:26 - Video vs. Audio Podcasting

37:09 - Final Thoughts on AI Co-Ho