Podsqueeze - Zapier Integration - Automate Your Podcast Transcription Workflow

Are you tired of manually uploading each podcast episode for transcription? In this tutorial, we'll show you how to automate your podcast production workflow using Podsqueeze's Zapier integration. With this setup, you can automatically generate transcripts, summaries, and other content assets whenever you upload a new episode to a designated folder.

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Why Automate Your Podcast Workflow?

Before diving into the setup process, let's talk about why automation is so beneficial for podcasters:

• Save time: No more manual uploads for each episode
• Streamline teamwork: Allow editors to trigger transcription by simply uploading the final audio
• Reduce errors: Eliminate forgetting to process episodes
• Faster content repurposing: Get your transcripts and other assets sooner

Setting Up Your Podsqueeze-Zapier Integration

Follow these steps to create an automated workflow that triggers Podsqueeze transcription whenever you upload a new audio file to Google Drive.

Step 1: Create a Zap in Zapier

1. Go to Zapier and sign in to your account (both free and paid tiers work)
2. Click on "Create Zap"

Step 2: Configure Your Trigger

1. Search for and select "Google Drive" as your trigger app

   • Note: You can also use Dropbox or any other cloud storage that Zapier supports

2. Select "New File in Folder" as the event

3. Connect your Google Drive account if you haven't already

4. Select your drive (personal Google Drive or a shared drive)

5. Choose the folder where you'll upload your podcast episodes

   • Pro tip: Create a dedicated folder like "Podcast Episodes" for this purpose

6. Click "Continue" and skip the test if prompted (it will say "no files found" if you haven't uploaded anything yet)

Step 3: Set Up Podsqueeze Action

1. For the action app, search for "Podsqueeze"

   • Note: As of writing, this integration is in beta. If you don't see it, request access via the Podsqueeze newsletter or support channels

2. Connect Podsqueeze to Zapier:

   • Go to your Podsqueeze dashboard
   • Navigate to "API Access" in the left sidebar
   • Copy your API token
   • Return to Zapier and paste the token to authenticate

3. Select "Convert Podcast Episode" as the action

4. Configure the action with these settings:

   • Podcast ID: Enter a name for your podcast (e.g., "Test Podcast") or map it from your folder name
   • Episode URL: Select the "File" option from the dropdown (Zapier will create a temporary URL for Podsqueeze to access)
   • Language: Select your podcast's language (e.g., "English")
   • Optional: You can also specify episode title, description, and images if desired

5. Click "Continue" and then "Publish Zap"

That's it! Your automation is now active. Whenever you upload a new audio file to your designated Google Drive folder, Zapier will automatically trigger Podsqueeze to start processing it.

Testing Your Integration

To ensure everything is working properly:

1. Go to your designated Google Drive folder

2. Upload a podcast episode audio file

3. Zapier will check for new files approximately every 2 minutes

   • If you don't want to wait, you can manually run the Zap

4. Once triggered, check your Podsqueeze dashboard

5. You should see your new podcast episode appearing with the transcription in progress

6. When processing is complete, you'll receive an email notification

Expanding Your Automation

This simple workflow is just the beginning. You can enhance your automation by:

• Connecting with other tools in your workflow (Trello, Asana, etc.)
• Creating additional Zaps that trigger when Podsqueeze completes processing
• Setting up notifications to specific team members
• Automatically publishing transcripts to your website

Final Thoughts

By automating your podcast transcription workflow with Zapier and Podsqueeze, you'll save significant time and ensure consistency in your content production. This integration is particularly valuable for podcast teams where different people handle editing, publishing, and content repurposing.

If you have any questions about setting up this integration or want to explore more advanced automation possibilities, reach out to the Podsqueeze team for support.

Ready to streamline your podcast production workflow? Sign up for Podsqueeze today and start automating your transcription process.