AI Podcast Summarizer
Recap is a free AI podcast summarizer. Most podcasts are on YouTube — paste the episode link and Recap will summarize the podcast in seconds, turning hours of audio into the key takeaways. It's a fast, free way to summarize podcasts without listening to the whole episode: skim the highlights, listen to a short voice note on your commute, or ask follow-up questions.
Summarize a podcast — freeHow it works
- Find the podcast episode on YouTube and copy the link.
- Paste it into Recap.
- Get the key points in seconds — read or listen.
Why Recap is a great AI podcast summarizer
- Condense 1–3 hour episodes into minutes
- Listen to a voice-note summary
- Summaries in six languages
- Ask follow-up questions about the episode
- Follow shows and get every new episode summarized to your inbox (Pro)
- Free to start
Frequently asked questions
How do I summarize a podcast?
Paste the podcast episode's YouTube link into Recap and it returns the key points in seconds. Since most major podcasts publish on YouTube, this covers the vast majority of shows.
Is there a free podcast summarizer?
Yes — Recap is free to start. You can summarize a podcast without signing up, and a free account gets several summaries a day.
What is the best AI podcast summarizer?
Recap focuses on the real substance of the episode, not a vague overview, and adds voice notes, six languages, and follow-up questions — which makes it a strong free AI podcast summarizer.
Is it free?
Yes — try one free with no signup; a free account gets several a day.
Can it summarize Spotify or Apple podcasts?
For now, use the episode's YouTube link. Direct Spotify and Apple Podcasts support is coming.
Can I listen to the summary?
Yes, Recap creates a voice note of the summary you can play like a mini-episode.