E569 - PodSnacks Provides An Email Summary of Your Podcast That You Can Share with Special Guest Shimon Rosen
Sun Feb 08 2026
Episode 569 - PodSnacks Provides An Email Summary of Your Podcast That You Can Share with Special Guest Shimon Rosen
In this episode of The How-To Podcast Series, host Dave explores a new AI-powered tool designed to help podcasters grow their reach, save time, and connect more deeply with listeners. The conversation begins when Dave’s podcasting friend, Joshua Hess, forwards him an automated episode summary created by PodSnacks—a tool Dave had never heard of before. Impressed by its concise and intelligent write-up, Dave connects with the platform’s creator, Shimon Rosen, to learn how it works and how podcasters can use it to their advantage.
Shimon shares the origin story of PodSnacks, which began during the pandemic as a manual newsletter summarizing climate-related podcasts before evolving into a tech-driven platform powered by AI. Today, PodSnacks transcribes and summarizes podcasts, then delivers clear, digestible synopses directly to subscribers’ inboxes. Listeners can scan multiple shows in minutes, get the highlights they care about most, and click through to hear the full episode. It’s like a daily briefing for your favorite podcasts—curation without information overload.
For creators, PodSnacks offers more than summaries. Hosting tools allow podcasters to upload verified email lists, enabling the platform to automatically send episode updates to subscribers. This helps creators “own” their audience in a way not currently possible through major distribution apps such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosts can monitor engagement metrics like email sends and click-through rates, deepening their connection to listeners beyond simple downloads.
During the interview, Dave and Shimon discuss the evolution of media from traditional outlets to independent podcasters, the role of AI in content discovery, and the future of audience ownership. They explore how the democratization of publishing now gives every creator the potential to inform or inspire using nothing more than a microphone and a computer. Shimon also reveals upcoming features like translation support, customizable AI models for summaries, and potential tools for gathering listener feedback across platforms.
Dave closes the episode by encouraging podcasters to experiment with PodSnacks as a way to improve listener engagement and simplify promotion. He emphasizes the power of nurturing relationships through intentional communication, testing features with small groups, and sharing results with the broader podcasting community.
Key takeaway: PodSnacks bridges the gap between creators and listeners by transforming podcasts into shareable, skimmable insights. For podcasters, it’s not just about distribution—it’s about connection. In an age of endless content, the ability to summarize, share, and directly reach your audience may be the next big step in sustaining meaningful engagement.
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Oh That's A Fact
https://pod.link/1816671704
Presenting forgotten facts, life hacks and lost lessons to learners... just... like... me. This is a podcast for people wanting to learn just a little bit more about their life and how to live it just a tinsy bit more fun and efficiently. We are also going to dive into things we thought we knew but have wrong.
Hey there. I'm Joshua, and I host, "Oh That's A Fact.” As you can tell, I have so many questions. So, if you have questions and an insatiable curiosity, this podcast aims to give you some answers, provide you with forgotten facts, tons of life hacks and lost lessons you may have missed. Expect to learn some quick tips, tricks and suggestions to help improve your life by doing things simpler, using less time, money and energy.
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https://www.podsnacks.com/
Helping Podcasters Everyday!
https://howtopodcast.ca/We would love to hear from you - here is our listener survey!
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Episode 569 - PodSnacks Provides An Email Summary of Your Podcast That You Can Share with Special Guest Shimon Rosen In this episode of The How-To Podcast Series, host Dave explores a new AI-powered tool designed to help podcasters grow their reach, save time, and connect more deeply with listeners. The conversation begins when Dave’s podcasting friend, Joshua Hess, forwards him an automated episode summary created by PodSnacks—a tool Dave had never heard of before. Impressed by its concise and intelligent write-up, Dave connects with the platform’s creator, Shimon Rosen, to learn how it works and how podcasters can use it to their advantage. Shimon shares the origin story of PodSnacks, which began during the pandemic as a manual newsletter summarizing climate-related podcasts before evolving into a tech-driven platform powered by AI. Today, PodSnacks transcribes and summarizes podcasts, then delivers clear, digestible synopses directly to subscribers’ inboxes. Listeners can scan multiple shows in minutes, get the highlights they care about most, and click through to hear the full episode. It’s like a daily briefing for your favorite podcasts—curation without information overload. For creators, PodSnacks offers more than summaries. Hosting tools allow podcasters to upload verified email lists, enabling the platform to automatically send episode updates to subscribers. This helps creators “own” their audience in a way not currently possible through major distribution apps such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosts can monitor engagement metrics like email sends and click-through rates, deepening their connection to listeners beyond simple downloads. During the interview, Dave and Shimon discuss the evolution of media from traditional outlets to independent podcasters, the role of AI in content discovery, and the future of audience ownership. They explore how the democratization of publishing now gives every creator the potential to inform or inspire using nothing more than a microphone and a computer. Shimon also reveals upcoming features like translation support, customizable AI models for summaries, and potential tools for gathering listener feedback across platforms. Dave closes the episode by encouraging podcasters to experiment with PodSnacks as a way to improve listener engagement and simplify promotion. He emphasizes the power of nurturing relationships through intentional communication, testing features with small groups, and sharing results with the broader podcasting community. Key takeaway: PodSnacks bridges the gap between creators and listeners by transforming podcasts into shareable, skimmable insights. For podcasters, it’s not just about distribution—it’s about connection. In an age of endless content, the ability to summarize, share, and directly reach your audience may be the next big step in sustaining meaningful engagement. ____ Oh That's A Fact https://pod.link/1816671704 Presenting forgotten facts, life hacks and lost lessons to learners... just... like... me. This is a podcast for people wanting to learn just a little bit more about their life and how to live it just a tinsy bit more fun and efficiently. We are also going to dive into things we thought we knew but have wrong. Hey there. I'm Joshua, and I host, "Oh That's A Fact.” As you can tell, I have so many questions. So, if you have questions and an insatiable curiosity, this podcast aims to give you some answers, provide you with forgotten facts, tons of life hacks and lost lessons you may have missed. Expect to learn some quick tips, tricks and suggestions to help improve your life by doing things simpler, using less time, money and energy. ____ https://www.podsnacks.com/ Helping Podcasters Everyday! https://howtopodcast.ca/We would love to hear from you - here is our listener survey! https://forms.gle/GbrFv9DGszV8N4PW6