Transcribe Libsyn podcast episodes
Preview episodes in Sources →SOURCE & ACCESS CHECK
Choose the right Libsyn source
Use the publisher's publicly available Libsyn podcast RSS feed inside Sources to preview actual media enclosures.
Management dashboard pages, subscriber-only feeds and inaccessible enclosure URLs are not public episode audio.
Open Sources to preview episodes Upload an authorized recording
What to do if the source is unavailable
Management dashboard pages, subscriber-only feeds and inaccessible enclosure URLs are not public episode audio. Upload one recording you can lawfully use, or select feed episodes and follow new ones in Sources if eligible.
When LongScribe helps with Libsyn
Keep one canonical publisher feed to avoid duplicate imports from multiple directory mirrors.
RSS-first support
Libsyn support is feed-based. LongScribe does not assume every marketing page or private dashboard URL is playable; the feed must expose public media enclosures.
Good for recurring shows
Saved Sources can deduplicate episodes, cap imports per check, and keep a podcast archive searchable inside LongScribe.
Access controls still apply
Private feeds, paid-only feeds, expired links, blocked media and over-large feeds can fail closed rather than being guessed.
Example prompt after transcription
Ask Library: compare how this podcast discussed a topic across recent episodes and show supporting transcript excerpts.
Use Sources for recurring podcasts
Open Sources to preview a feed and choose whether to import once or follow future episodes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste the Libsyn RSS feed into the one-off URL box?
No. RSS is a list of episodes, not audio. Use Sources to preview episode enclosures and choose the ones to import.
What if the Libsyn feed cannot be imported?
Management dashboard pages, subscriber-only feeds and inaccessible enclosure URLs are not public episode audio. Upload one recording you can lawfully use, or select feed episodes and follow new ones in Sources if eligible.
Can LongScribe transcribe Libsyn podcasts?
Yes, when you open Sources with a reachable public RSS feed and select episodes with accessible media enclosures.
Can I follow the feed for new episodes?
Yes on paid accounts by saving the feed as a Source and enabling Follow.
Does this bypass private podcast access?
No. LongScribe only uses public media URLs the feed exposes and validates redirect targets before download.