---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/video-transcripts/use-cases/transcribe-podcast-episodes/chatgpt
---
# How to Transcribe Podcast Episodes with ChatGPT

ChatGPT combines transcription with editorial analysis in one conversation. Pull the podcast transcript and ask ChatGPT to format show notes, identify key takeaways, and suggest SEO-optimized titles. The natural language approach makes it easy to create listener-friendly show notes that go beyond basic timestamps.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Configure ToolRouter in ChatGPT
2. Ask: "Transcribe this podcast episode: [YouTube URL]"
3. ChatGPT extracts and cleans up the transcript
4. Request: "Create show notes with timestamps and key takeaways"
5. Ask for repurposed content -- blog post, social quotes, and newsletter excerpt

## Example Prompt

```
Transcribe this podcast and create comprehensive show notes. Include timestamps, guest bio, and key discussion points.
```

## Tips

- ChatGPT formats podcast transcripts into reader-friendly show notes
- Ask for a listener guide with timestamps for each major topic
- Request SEO-optimized show notes to improve podcast discoverability
