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Paste any public podcast URL. Podtyper downloads the audio, runs it through Deepgram Nova-3 AI (99%+ accuracy), and returns a formatted transcript with speaker labels.

Which platforms are supported?

Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. If the episode is publicly accessible, Podtyper can transcribe it.

How long does transcription take?

Typically 2–4 minutes regardless of episode length. A 1-hour podcast usually finishes in under 3 minutes.

Can it identify multiple speakers?

Yes. Speaker diarization is on by default. Each speaker is labeled (Speaker 01, Speaker 02…) and color-coded in the transcript.

Yes. Transcripts are stored encrypted. Audio files are permanently deleted from our servers immediately after processing.

What export formats are available?

You can export transcripts as plain TXT, SRT (subtitles with timestamps), or VTT (WebVTT captions).

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Does the transcript include speaker labels for How I Built This?

Yes. Podtyper automatically identifies and labels each speaker throughout the transcript — for example, Guy Raz and each guest are labeled separately.

What formats can I export the How I Built This transcript in?

You can export as TXT (plain text), SRT (timestamped subtitles), or VTT (WebVTT captions). All formats are available on the free tier.

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About How I Built This

How I Built This is a NPR podcast hosted by Guy Raz. Each episode tells the story of how a founder built an iconic company — covering the early days, the near-death moments, and the decisions that made the difference. Guests include founders of companies like Airbnb, Patagonia, Spanx, LinkedIn, and hundreds more. Essential listening for entrepreneurs and business students.

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Why Get a How I Built This Transcript?

Business students use these founder stories as primary source material for case studies
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Journalists writing about a company often reference How I Built This — transcripts aid accurate citation
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How to Transcribe a How I Built This Episode

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Podtyper downloads the audio and processes it through Deepgram Nova-3 AI. A typical How I Built This episode completes in 2–4 minutes.

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Your transcript includes speaker labels, an AI-generated summary, key takeaways, and best quotes. Export as TXT, SRT, or VTT.

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Topics Covered on How I Built This

Startup founding storiesOvercoming near-failure momentsFundraising and investor relationsProduct-market fit and pivotsScaling and operational challengesExit strategies and IPOs

Whatever the episode covers, Podtyper produces a full word-for-word transcript with speaker labels in minutes. Works with any publicly available episode.

What You Get With Every Transcript

Full word-for-word transcript

Every word, accurately transcribed using Deepgram Nova-3 (99%+ accuracy on clear audio).

Speaker labels

Each speaker labeled and color-coded — easily distinguish Guy Raz from guests throughout the episode.

AI summary & key takeaways

Auto-generated episode summary and bullet-point takeaways. Ideal for show notes or personal reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a How I Built This transcript for free?

Yes. Podtyper offers 30 minutes of free transcription per month with no credit card required. Paste any How I Built This episode URL and download the transcript.

How long does it take to transcribe a How I Built This episode?

Typically 2–4 minutes regardless of episode length. A 3-hour episode usually completes in under 4 minutes.

Does the transcript identify different speakers?

Yes. Podtyper automatically applies speaker diarization — each speaker is labeled (Speaker 01, Speaker 02, etc.) and color-coded throughout the transcript.

What formats can I export the transcript in?

TXT for plain text, SRT for timestamped subtitles (upload to YouTube or LinkedIn), and VTT for web video captions. All formats are available on the free tier.

Does this work with all How I Built This episodes?

Yes, for any publicly available episode. Podtyper works with links from Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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