Tapesearch

What is Tapesearch?

Tapesearch transforms podcast audio into searchable text transcripts, enabling users to pinpoint exact segments within episodes without listening to entire recordings. It hosts a vast and growing database of transcripts from thousands of popular podcasts, allowing precise keyword and phrase searches with timestamped results that link directly to the relevant audio. The platform supports filtering by podcast, date, category, and duration, making podcast content more accessible and easier to explore for research, marketing, journalism, and personal use.

Key Features

• Extensive Transcript Database

  Access to over 800,000 transcripts from thousands of podcasts, continuously updated with new episodes.

• Precise Text Search with Timestamps

  Search keywords or phrases within transcripts and jump directly to the corresponding moment in the podcast audio.

• Advanced Filtering and Sorting

  Refine search results by podcast title, category, date range, and episode duration for targeted discovery.

• Multiple Export Formats

  Download transcripts in TXT, VTT, or SRT formats, with timestamp support in VTT and SRT files.

• Integration and Alerts

  Supports Slack notifications, API access for data extraction, and Zapier integration for workflow automation.

• Free and Pro Plans

  Basic search functionality is free, while the Pro plan unlocks enhanced filters, alerts, and additional features.

Use Cases

• Research and Academic Study : Locate precise quotes and insights from a wide range of podcast discussions for scholarly work or market research.
• Marketing and Competitive Intelligence : Monitor brand mentions, track competitor discussions, and identify emerging trends through podcast content.
• Journalism and Investigative Reporting : Quickly find expert commentary and relevant podcast segments to support news stories and investigations.
• Podcast Content Creation and SEO : Podcasters can search their own archives to repurpose content and improve episode discoverability.
• Recruitment and Industry Networking : Identify and research thought leaders and experts by searching their podcast appearances.

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