Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about creating podcasts with PodSights
PodSights is an AI-powered web application that transforms any text question into a complete podcast episode in under 30 seconds. Simply type a question, and our AI handles the research, script writing, voice generation, and publishing—delivering a professional-quality audio episode ready to share.
Creating and streaming episodes on our public shows is completely free. We're working on premium plans that will include custom shows, longer episode lengths, and advanced features. For now, enjoy unlimited free podcast creation!
Absolutely not! PodSights eliminates all the traditional barriers to podcast creation. No microphone, no editing software, no technical knowledge required. Our AI generates studio-quality narration using OpenAI's GPT-4o-mini-TTS technology—just type and let the magic happen.
Episodes are currently capped at approximately 500 words, which translates to about 3-4 minutes of audio. This length is optimized for quick, focused listening and ensures fast generation times. We're working on variable length options for premium users.
We offer five natural-sounding voices: Alloy, Echo, Fable, Nova, and Shimmer. Currently, voices are selected randomly for each episode to add variety. A voice picker feature is on our development roadmap and will be available soon.
Yes! Every episode receives a permanent MP3 download link and an embeddable player hosted on Transistor.fm. You can share episodes on any website, social media platform, or podcast directory. The audio files are yours to use anywhere.
Perplexity AI provides real-time research from reputable sources, ensuring your content is as accurate and current as possible at the time of generation. While we strive for the highest accuracy, facts can change quickly—so for critical or time-sensitive topics, we recommend independently verifying the information.
Currently, PodSights supports English content creation. We're actively working on multi-language support and expect to add additional languages soon. The AI research and voice generation will be optimized for each supported language.
Currently, episodes are generated as complete units. If you need to make changes, simply ask a new question and generate a new episode with your revised prompt.
When you're signed in, you can create playlists to organize your episodes by topic, theme, or any criteria you choose. Your recent queries are also saved for easy access. The sidebar provides quick navigation to all your content.
Absolutely! You are free to use your generated episodes for any purpose—including commercial, marketing, training, thought leadership, or other business applications. Many users create episodes for their companies, clients, or personal brands.
PodSights is specifically designed for audio content creation with a focus on speed and simplicity. Unlike general AI writing tools, we handle the entire podcast production pipeline—research, writing, voice generation, and publishing—in one seamless workflow. Plus, our episodes are optimized for audio consumption, not just text.
Ask specific, focused questions for the most engaging episodes. Questions that start with 'How,' 'What,' 'Why,' or 'When' tend to work well. Be specific about what you want to learn, and our AI will create more targeted, informative content.