Podcast Transcripts
for Research
Podcasts are full of primary source material. The problem has always been getting it out of audio and into something you can actually work with. Podtyper gives you the text in minutes.
Why researchers use Podtyper
Citable source material
Speaker labels and timestamps give you text you can actually cite from podcast interviews and panel discussions.
Searchable data
Search transcripts by keyword or speaker. Find the passages you need without re-listening to hours of audio.
Clean export for analysis
Export as plain text for coding in NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or any qualitative tool. No formatting to clean up.
Multiple sources, one workflow
Transcribe from YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts through a single interface. Consistent format every time.
How it works
Paste a podcast URL
Copy any episode link from YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
Audio is transcribed
Deepgram Nova-3 produces a full transcript with speaker labels and timestamps in 2-4 minutes.
Analyze the transcript
Search, highlight, and review the full text. Use the AI summary and chat to extract key themes.
Export for your research
Export as TXT for coding, PDF for citation, or keep it in Podtyper for reference.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Podtyper transcripts in academic research?
Yes. Podtyper produces timestamped transcripts with speaker labels. Export as plain text for coding and analysis, or PDF for citation. All exports include timecodes.
How accurate are the transcripts?
Podtyper uses Deepgram Nova-3. For clear English podcast audio, accuracy matches human transcription. Use the built-in editor to make corrections if needed.
Can I search across multiple transcripts?
Each transcript has full-text search. For cross-transcript analysis, export to TXT and use your preferred qualitative analysis software.
Does the transcript include speaker identification?
Yes. Speaker diarization is on by default. Each utterance is labeled by speaker and timestamped. You can rename speakers using the transcript editor.
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