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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
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