Reviewable chapter map
Use timestamps as a production checklist before publishing.
podcast timestamps
Podcast timestamps and chapters from the transcript
Cicadas drafts timestamped chapters so listeners can scan the episode and producers can find key moments later.
TRY IT FREE
Hear the transcript quality for yourself
Upload an episode and read a transcript of the first 60 seconds — no account needed.
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HOW IT WORKS
From recording to kit
Upload the episode
Bring an audio or video file from your recording workflow. Cicadas starts from the recording, not a disconnected text prompt.
Review the source
Read the transcript preview first, then use the full workspace after signup to confirm speakers, terms, and episode context.
Create the content kit
Turn the recording into show notes, timestamps, newsletter copy, social posts, and quotes shaped by your prompt direction.
WHY CICADAS
Built around the weekly production job
Listener navigation
Make longer episodes easier to scan.
Source-linked moments
Tie chapters back to transcript context.
WEDGE PROOF
Chapters depend on transcript structure
The better the transcript and speaker flow, the easier it is to draft chapters that reflect real topic shifts.
Before
Manual chaptering: scrub the audio and guess section boundaries.
Cicadas
Cicadas chapters: timestamped topic markers ready for review.
COMPARISON
Cicadas vs generic podcast AI tools
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Cicadas only a podcast timestamps tool?
No. Cicadas starts with that job, then connects it to the full content kit: transcript, show notes, timestamps, newsletter, social posts, and quotes.
Do I need an account to see the teaser?
No. The inline preview shows a short transcript and sample output before signup. Full-episode processing starts after account creation and email verification.
Who is Cicadas built for?
Cicadas is built for professional solo podcasters and podcast production agencies. It is not aimed at one-off file conversion or hobbyist transcription searches.
Does Cicadas support custom prompts?
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.
Does the free plan include audio enhancement?
No. The free plan includes 60 minutes per month for testing the core workflow. Audio enhancement is part of paid plans.
Can I use Cicadas for agencies?
Yes. The Agency plan is built for managing multiple shows with a shared production workflow.
NEXT STEP
Bring one real episode and test the source layer.
Create a free account after the teaser to process the full recording and get the complete content kit.
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