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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Career Start
Broke out at 14 with "Ocean Eyes" (2015) — overnight viral hit
Notable Controversy
Body image scrutiny after paparazzi photos in 2020 — addressed in documentary
Grammy Count
9 Grammys including Record, Album, Song of the Year in 2020
Talk Angle
Creative control with brother Finneas — ask about their process
Recent Work
"Happier Than Ever" world tour (2022), Bond theme Oscar winner

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.

I'm interviewing a comedian next week who just released a Netflix special. Give me their career background, stand-up themes, viral moments, and 10 interesting questions I can ask.

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.

ToolRouter research
Career Timeline
Open mics 2012 → Comedy Central 2018 → Netflix special 2024
Key Viral Moments
3 clips with 10M+ views identified
Controversy (resolved)
2021 tweet misread — addressed in AMA, fanbase moved on
Comedy Influences
Cites Pryor, Burnham, and Maria Bamford
Interview Questions
10 original questions drafted
ToolRouter get_profile
PlatformFollowersEngagement
Instagram4.2M3.8%
Twitter/X1.8M2.1%
TikTok6.1M5.4%
Data current · 24hr snapshot

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.

Find songs trending hard on TikTok right now that haven't been played heavily on CHR radio yet. I want to play them before they blow up.

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.

ToolRouter get_popular_songs
TrackArtistTik tok videos
EspressoSabrina Carpenter2.1M
Gata OnlyFloyyMenor4.2M
IndigoRema1.6M
Stumblin' InMorgan Wallen3.4M
8 total pre-radio tracks · 3 likely adds 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.

It's 5am. Give me today's show prep: biggest trending topics, celebrity news, a funny or viral story, and something genuinely surprising that happened overnight.

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.

ToolRouter get_trending
TopicPlatformVolume
Taylor Swift album announcementX5.2M mentions
Chris Pratt interview quoteX / Reddit1.1M mentions
Parrot calls 911 OhioReddit480K upvotes
Live data · updated 5:00 AM
ToolRouter search_news
HeadlineSourceAngle
NBA trade deadline: 4 big names movedESPNSports segment
World record: most pool noodles on a carAPOffbeat opener
Local school wins national robotics titleLocal ABCGood news finish
3 of 12 headlines selected · curated for show format

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.

Write and generate a 20-second evening drive promo: high energy, mentions tonight's artist giveaway, ends with our frequency 97.3 The Beat.

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.

ToolRouter generate_speech
Evening Drive Promo · 97.3 The Beat
0:20 · Male + female voice options · 20 sec · MP3 ready

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.

Transcribe this 45-minute interview and create: a 200-word show notes summary, 5 pull quotes for social media, and timestamp markers for 3 highlight 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.

ToolRouter transcribe
Duration
44:55 · Speaker A (host) + Speaker B (guest)
Clip 1
04:20 — Funniest moment (2:10)
Clip 2
18:45 — Most emotional (1:45)
Clip 3
34:10 — Controversial take (3:00)
Total highlight runtime
6:30 across 3 clips
ToolRouter repurpose_content
FormatLengthStatus
Show Notes Summary200 wordsReady
Pull Quote 1 (Instagram)148 charsReady
Pull Quote 2 (Twitter/X)210 charsReady
Pull Quote 3 (Facebook)280 charsReady
5 pull quotes total · 3 podcast platforms formatted

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.

Research everything newsworthy about Kendrick Lamar right now: tour details, streaming numbers, critical reception, and his social media presence.

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.

ToolRouter get_profile
PlatformFollowersEngagement rate
Instagram22.4M3.1%
Twitter/X14.8M2.4%
Reddit (r/KendrickLamar)380KHigh
GNX album · 1.2B Spotify streams · world tour sold out in 6 cities

Ready-to-use prompts

Research upcoming guest

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.

Find trending songs

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.

Build morning show brief

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 station promo

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 voiceover audio

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 interview

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 artist social reach

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 local events

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.

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Whats Trending On Social icon
Whats Trending On Social
Pull trending topics and viral content from social platforms
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Trending Audio
Identify trending and surging songs for playlist decisions
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News
Search entertainment and general news for show-worthy stories

Guest interview package

Prepare for an upcoming guest: research their work, develop interview questions, and create show notes for post-broadcast distribution.

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Deep Research
Research guest career, key moments, and talking points
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Social Profiles
Check guest's social presence and what fans are saying
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Audio Transcriber
Transcribe the finished interview for show notes and social clips

Podcast content distribution

Convert radio show or podcast recordings into a full content package for digital distribution.

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Audio Transcriber icon
Audio Transcriber
Transcribe the full episode recording
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Content Repurposer icon
Content Repurposer
Create show notes, episode summary, and social media clips
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Voice Generator
Generate audio promos for the episode

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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