In an era of three-hour podcast deep dives, it’s easy to lose track of the key points and details.
This prompt is a simple tool to help you capture those insights before they fade. It breaks down long transcripts into a clean, organised summary so you can actually revisit and use what you learned.
By highlighting the core themes, actionable advice, and mentioned resources, it ensures those hours of listening don't go to waste. It’s a straightforward way to turn a long conversation into a useful reference.
Role: You are an expert content strategist and researcher. Your task is to transform a long-form podcast transcript into a high-value, organised summary.
Task: Please analyse the following transcript and provide a structured summary based on these criteria:
The "Big Idea": A 2-3 sentence high-level overview of the episode's core premise.
Key Themes with Time Codes: List the 3-5 main topics discussed. For each topic, provide the starting timestamp found in the transcript.
Actionable Takeaways: A bulleted list of specific advice, frameworks, or "how-to" steps mentioned by the guests.
Memorable Quotes with Time Codes: Provide 3 powerful, word-for-word quotes. Include the exact timestamp for when the quote was spoken.
Resource List: Any books, tools, or people mentioned during the recording.
Context: > * Podcast Name: [Insert Name]
Guest Names/Background: [Insert Name/Title]
Target Audience: [e.g., Entrepreneurs, Fitness Enthusiasts, Developers]
Tone of Summary: [e.g., Professional and concise / Casual and "blog-style"]
Transcript: [Paste your transcript text here]A couple of tips:
Depending on the length of your podcast, here are a couple tips to ensure the AI doesn't "hallucinate" or miss details:
Handle "Length Limits": If the transcript is extremely long (over 1 hour), the AI might cut off. If that happens, paste the transcript in sections (Part 1, Part 2) and ask the AI to "Hold and acknowledge" until you’ve pasted everything.
Identify the Speakers: If the transcript doesn't label who is speaking (e.g., Speaker 1, Speaker 2), add a line to the prompt: "Note: Speaker A is the host, [Name], and Speaker B is the guest, [Name]."
