If you are new: Transcripts are optional for launch. Add them when you have time—they help deaf/hard-of-hearing listeners and people skimming at work.
Do this first
- Ship episodes 1–5 without a transcript if needed; focus on clear audio and titles.
- When ready, run your audio through an automatic transcript tool, then read it once for names and obvious errors.
- Paste the cleaned text under your show notes or link a Google Doc—both are valid.
Transcripts make episodes searchable, accessible, and quotable. They also create editorial work—raw ASR output is rarely publish-ready.
Human vs automatic
Human transcription costs more and wins on accuracy for accents, jargon, and crosstalk. Automatic services are fast and good enough for internal review or heavily edited publish versions. Many teams blend both: ASR first, human polish on key episodes.
Edit for reading, not literal speech
Remove filler, fix false starts, and standardize spellings of product names. Add speaker labels if multiple people talk. Break into short paragraphs; online readers skim.
Where to host transcripts
Common patterns: full text below show notes, a separate “Transcript” tab, or a linked Google Doc/PDF. Some hosts support transcript tags in RSS—use them when available so apps can surface text legally and consistently.
Legal and consent
If guests share sensitive stories, let them review quotes. For sponsored segments, ensure transcript matches approved claims. AI summaries should not invent facts—label generated summaries as such.
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