AI Tools for Radio Hosts
AI tools that help radio hosts research guests, prep show topics, track trending audio, create show notes, and build audience engagement content.
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Guest research and interview prep
Build comprehensive research files on upcoming guests. Know their career history, key moments, public statements, and interesting angles so every conversation is informed, sharp, and engaging.
Research file: career timeline from open mics to Netflix, 3 key viral clips, memoir themes, 2 controversies with resolution, comedy influences, and 10 original questions covering their creative process, audience relationships, and the transition from club to special format.
Trending music and audio discovery
Track songs surging on TikTok and streaming before they hit mainstream radio. Identify crossover hits early to stay ahead of playlist trends and give listeners a sense you always know what's next.
Found 8 surging songs: "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter (2.1M TikTok videos, limited radio spins), a Latin crossover with 4M+ uses, and an indie-pop track with 3.4M videos and light streaming. 3 of these are likely format adds in the next 2 weeks.
Morning show topic research
Build a daily show prep brief with trending topics, celebrity news, viral moments, and interesting stories. Walk into every show with a full rundown of what audiences are talking about.
Morning brief: Trending: Taylor Swift surprise album announcement (5.2M mentions). Celebrity: Chris Pratt interview quote viral. Viral: Parrot called 911 in Ohio — breaking nationally. Offbeat: World record for most pool noodles on a car (Wisconsin). Sports: NBA trade deadline chaos.
Show promos and voiceover content
Generate professional-sounding promos, station IDs, and show teaser scripts. Convert written promo copy into broadcast-ready audio with natural-sounding AI voices across dozens of voice styles.
Script written and audio generated: "It's the drive home and we're giving it away — enter now to win VIP tickets to see the artist live Saturday. You're already on the right station — 97.3 The Beat." Delivered as MP3 with male and female voice options.
Interview transcription and show notes
Convert recorded interviews and show segments into text. Create show notes, highlight quotes, and build content for podcast distribution, website posts, and social media clips.
Transcription complete. Show notes: 200-word summary of key topics. 5 pull quotes formatted for Instagram and Twitter. Clip timestamps: 4:20 (funniest moment), 18:45 (most emotional), 34:10 (controversial take). Total highlight runtime: 6:30.
Artist and music industry research
Research artists, chart performance, and music industry developments. Stay informed about the business and culture of music to bring depth to artist conversations and playlist decisions.
Kendrick brief: world tour sold out in 6 cities, DAMN streaming 25M+ monthly on Spotify. GNX album at 1.2B streams. Instagram 22.4M followers, 3.1% engagement rate. Recent features: NPR Music, Rolling Stone. r/KendrickLamar community 380K members actively discussing.
Ready-to-use prompts
I'm interviewing a Grammy-winning jazz musician next week. Research their discography, major career milestones, key influences, views on the music industry, and give me 12 thoughtful interview questions that go beyond typical press junket questions.
What songs are trending on TikTok right now in pop and R&B? List the top 10 by video count with artist and song name, and indicate which have crossover radio potential.
Give me a complete morning show prep brief for today: top 5 trending topics on social, biggest celebrity news, a weird or funny viral story, and an interesting fact to open the show with.
Write a 15-second radio promo for a Top 40 station promoting a summer concert series. High energy, conversational, mentions the station brand "Hot 103.5" and uses the phrase "your summer soundtrack."
Generate a broadcast-quality voiceover for this station ID in a warm, authoritative male voice: "You're listening to 98.6 The River — the best classic hits from the 80s, 90s, and today. All day, all night."
Transcribe this recorded phone interview with a local politician. Identify both speakers, add timestamps every 3 minutes, and flag any factual claims I should verify before air.
Research the social media presence and engagement for this week's featured artist. Include follower counts across platforms, average engagement rate, top performing recent posts, and what their fans are discussing most.
Find events and interesting happenings this weekend within 50 miles of Chicago that would make good "things to do this weekend" content for a morning show audience.
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Daily show prep
Build a complete daily show prep brief: trending topics, music, celebrity news, and interesting stories.
Guest interview package
Prepare for an upcoming guest: research their work, develop interview questions, and create show notes for post-broadcast distribution.
Podcast content distribution
Convert radio show or podcast recordings into a full content package for digital distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early can I spot songs that will hit mainstream radio?
Trending Audio tracks songs currently surging on TikTok, often 2-4 weeks before they receive heavy mainstream radio rotation. The tool shows the number of videos using each track, a strong leading indicator of crossover potential. Consistently monitoring early-stage surges helps you identify future hits before they are everywhere.
Can I use AI voices for actual on-air promos?
Voice Generator produces broadcast-quality audio suitable for station IDs, show promos, and pre-recorded imaging. For live on-air content and commercial spot production, voice actor and union talent agreements may apply depending on your station's policies and market. Always check with your station management before using AI-generated audio in commercial spots.
How does guest research compare to reading Wikipedia?
Deep Research synthesizes from dozens of sources including interviews, press profiles, social content, and news archives — going well beyond Wikipedia. It surfaces specific quotes, controversies, and angles that make for more interesting interviews. You can request a specific output format: career timeline, list of questions, or talking points for a particular segment type.
Can I monitor what listeners are saying about my show online?
Social Media Search and Reddit Research can track mentions of your show name, host names, and related keywords across platforms. This is useful for monitoring listener sentiment, finding audience questions to address on air, and identifying which segments generate the most online conversation.
How does transcription help with podcast workflows?
Audio Transcriber converts recordings into text for show notes, episode summaries, searchable archives, accessibility transcripts, and social media pull quotes. It handles multi-speaker conversations with speaker identification, making it easy to attribute dialogue in published transcripts.
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