Transcribe podcast episodes from a public RSS feed
Preview episodes in Sources →SOURCE & ACCESS CHECK
Choose the right Podcast RSS source
Paste an actual public podcast RSS 2.0 feed with episode audio enclosures into Sources, not the single-video form.
XML feeds describe sets of episodes, not playable audio files. Private or personalized RSS and inaccessible enclosure media cannot be anonymously imported.
Open Sources to preview episodes Upload an authorized recording
Platform documentation: Podcast RSS official guidance. Reviewed October 20, 2026.
What to do if the source is unavailable
XML feeds describe sets of episodes, not playable audio files. Private or personalized RSS and inaccessible enclosure media cannot be anonymously imported. Ask the publisher for the correct public feed or upload a single authorized audio file as a separate job.
When LongScribe helps with Podcast RSS
Preview, select and optionally follow episodes rather than creating a bogus transcription job against an XML feed.
RSS-first support
Podcast RSS 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 a podcast 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 Podcast RSS feed cannot be imported?
XML feeds describe sets of episodes, not playable audio files. Private or personalized RSS and inaccessible enclosure media cannot be anonymously imported. Ask the publisher for the correct public feed or upload a single authorized audio file as a separate job.
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.