How AI is Changing Podcast Creation: A Look at Notebook LM

17th March, 2025

Content creation is evolving fast, and AI is playing a bigger role than ever. In this episode of Gifts from the Edge, Andrew Lord puts Notebook LM to the test—a Google-powered AI tool that processes information, summarizes key ideas, and even generates entire podcast episodes in minutes.

Instead of just discussing AI, Andrew lets the tool do the work. He feeds Notebook LM various sources and watches as it creates a scripted conversation between two AI-generated voices. The result? A fully produced AI-assisted podcast made in under two minutes.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear how AI-generated podcasting works and explore the possibilities for your own content.

What is Notebook LM?

Notebook LM is an AI-powered tool integrated with Google Workspace that helps users process large amounts of information quickly. With it, users can:

   ✅Upload reference materials (articles, websites, or documents).

✅Generate concise summaries and briefing notes.

✅Create structured conversations based on the source material.

For content creators, educators, and business owners, this tool offers an innovative way to streamline research and automate content production.

"From, wow, this is hilarious, to my goodness, I think I could be out of a job. I guess there’s that conflict whenever you encounter any form of AI."

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AI-Generated Podcasting in Action

To test its capabilities, Andrew used Notebook LM to generate a conversation between two AI-generated speakers, Sally and Tim.

The AI pulled insights from his websites, past interviews, and business mentoring materials, crafting a scripted dialogue covering:

📌 Leadership and personal development.

📌 Business growth strategies.

📌 The importance of continuous learning and adaptability.

The AI pieced it all together in minutes—something that typically takes hours of writing, recording, and editing.

What This Means for Content Creators

AI tools like Notebook LM offer an efficient way to streamline content creation, from generating structured conversations to repurposing existing material into new formats. This technology helps businesses and creators produce high-quality content with less effort, making it easier to scale output without sacrificing depth. However, while AI can enhance storytelling, it also challenges traditional notions of creativity. The key is finding the right balance—leveraging AI for efficiency while maintaining the authenticity that only human voices can bring.

The ability to generate podcast scripts and structured conversations with AI opens new possibilities:

🚀 Faster production – AI-generated content dramatically cuts down research and scripting time.

📈 Scalability – Businesses can repurpose existing content into different formats quickly.

🎙 Innovation in storytelling – AI tools enable more dynamic and interactive content creation.

Of course, it also raises questions: Can AI match human creativity? Will AI-generated conversations ever feel as natural as real ones?

Key Takeaways

AI tools like Notebook LM are transforming content creation by making research, summarization, and podcast production faster and more efficient. While AI-generated conversations can streamline workflows, they also raise questions about creativity and authenticity. Rather than replacing human storytelling, AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance and scale content production, allowing creators to focus on strategy and engagement.

🎧 Learn more and listen to the latest episode as we explore how AI is changing the way we create content, from research to fully generated podcast scripts.

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