Timestamped review
Check the context before using a line publicly.
podcast quotes
Cicadas extracts reviewable quote candidates from the transcript so you can find strong lines without replaying the episode end to end.
Upload an episode and read a transcript of the first 60 seconds — no account needed.
[PLACEHOLDER] episodes processed by professional podcasters
HOW IT WORKS
Bring an audio or video file from your recording workflow. Cicadas starts from the recording, not a disconnected text prompt.
Read the transcript preview first, then use the full workspace after signup to confirm speakers, terms, and episode context.
Turn the recording into show notes, timestamps, newsletter copy, social posts, and quotes shaped by your prompt direction.
WHY CICADAS
Check the context before using a line publicly.
Keep quote candidates close to what was said.
Feed stronger lines into social posts and newsletters.
WEDGE PROOF
A pull quote is only useful if the wording is faithful. Cicadas keeps quotes tied to transcript context and timestamps.
Before
Manual quote hunt: listen again and copy text by hand.
Cicadas
Cicadas shortlist: candidate quotes with timestamp context for review.
COMPARISON
| Decision point | Cicadas | generic podcast AI tools |
|---|---|---|
| Primary workflow | One recording becomes a transcript-first content kit. | May separate transcription, repurposing, and prompt work into different surfaces. |
| Transcript role | The transcript is treated as the source layer for every output. | Often one feature among many outputs. |
| Prompt control | Saved prompt direction shapes recurring show assets. | Customization varies by product and plan. |
| Launch pricing frame | Public plans communicate monthly minutes only. | Pricing may use multiple usage dimensions. |
FAQ
No. Cicadas starts with that job, then connects it to the full content kit: transcript, show notes, timestamps, newsletter, social posts, and quotes.
No. The inline preview shows a short transcript and sample output before signup. Full-episode processing starts after account creation and email verification.
Cicadas is built for professional solo podcasters and podcast production agencies. It is not aimed at one-off file conversion or hobbyist transcription searches.
Yes. Custom prompts are a core wedge: the goal is to keep each show's recurring outputs closer to its voice, structure, and editorial standards.
No. The free plan includes 60 minutes per month for testing the core workflow. Audio enhancement is part of paid plans.
Yes. The Agency plan is built for managing multiple shows with a shared production workflow.
NEXT STEP
Create a free account after the teaser to process the full recording and get the complete content kit.
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