How to Analyze Long Video Podcasts with AI (15-minute Workflow)
Long-form podcasts are often 80% banter and 20% value. The trick is to extract the value without watching everything.
Your target output:
- the guest’s thesis (1–2 sentences)
- evidence and references (studies, books, data)
- disagreements and counterpoints
- action items you can apply
The 15-minute workflow
Step 1: TL;DR + outline
Ask for:
- key takeaways
- episode outline by topic
- action items
Step 2: Evidence & references list
Ask:
- “List every study/book/tool mentioned and why it matters.”
- “Extract factual claims and their evidence.”
Step 3: Disagreements & steelman
Ask:
- “What are the main disagreements? Summarize both sides fairly.”
- “What would be the strongest counterargument?”
Step 4: Action plan
Ask:
- “Give me a 7-day plan (1–2 actions per day).”
- “If I only do one thing, what has the highest ROI?”
Step 5: Save a reusable note
Template:
- core thesis
- key takeaways
- evidence/references
- disagreements
- action items
- your judgement
Bottom line
Stop paying the 4-hour tax. Extract the thesis, evidence, and actions.