Product Updates

Jellypod was born out of a deep love for podcasts.

Podcasts have always been my go-to for convenient, entertaining content. But as much as I loved listening, I found a lack of content in the niches I cared most about. It's not that these topics don't exist anywhere—they just weren’t podcasts.

Because creating a podcast is hard.
Like anything worth doing, it requires time and effort. From researching topics to script writing, recording, editing, and publishing, the process is labor-intensive, especially if you’re covering a niche topic with a small but dedicated audience.

I mean, you could write a newsletter—but who even reads those anymore?

That’s why we built Jellypod.

It's an AI podcast studio designed to make it easy for anyone to create recurring, studio-quality podcasts.

Humans have always created tools to enhance our natural abilities. We believe that we should continue to build tools that make humanity more efficient. And now we're living in a time where we can finally scale human creativity.

Artificial intelligence won't destroy human creation.

Just like the PC and Microsoft Word made it easier for people to write (imagine having to write your college thesis on a typewriter), AI enables anyone to easily turn a dream into reality. So why don't we apply this to media? If we make it easier to create content that listeners actually find valuable, then we've succeeded. It doesn't matter what tools went into the process.

Become your show's executive producer.

Jellypod allows you to focus on the creative decisions and insights that make your show unique. By designing your show's outline, key research & data sources, and host characteristics, Jellypod automates the repetitive tasks that don't really need you involved.

Imagine having a team of script writers, researchers, editors, etc. creating your own podcast, all guided by your vision and unique insights.

Focus on the big picture. By automating the most time-consuming parts of podcasting, Jellypod makes it possible to consistently deliver high-quality podcast episodes, grow your following, and monetize a global audience. We’ve made it easier than ever to become a creator.

We really hope you enjoy using Jellypod. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at pierson@jellypod.ai.

Pierson Marks
Co-Founder & CEO

We are thrilled to announce a new feature on Jellypod AI: Trending Sources.

This innovation aims to revolutionize the way you discover and consume news, making it easier and more efficient than ever before.

The Problem

We understand the challenges you face when it comes to finding and consuming the best news sources. It’s tiring to sift through countless newsletters, articles and platforms, often leaving you with too much to read and too little time to keep up with it all.

Jellypod AI’s Trending Sources

With Trending Sources, Jellypod AI simplifies the process. Now, you can select popular sources for instant setup and discover new personally relevant sources for news, learning, and personal growth. The best part? You can subscribe or unsubscribe to these sources without dealing with new spam or clutter.

Key Takeaways:

• Fast Setup with a Single Click: Get started quickly by selecting your preferred sources with ease.
• Discover What People Are Listening to Right Now: Stay updated with trending sources and see what’s popular among other users.
• Discover New Personally Relevant Sources: Find new sources tailored to your interests and needs.

How It Works

To get started, visit the Add Source page. In addition to manual configuration, you’ll find a trending list of sources and a search function to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Try Jellypod!

There are too many interesting news sources to be able to read them all. Jellypod AI turns your favorites into the most personally relevant podcast ever. Try it out on iOS today and experience the convenience of Trending Sources!

Elevate Your Learning Experience with Jellypod: A Superior Alternative to Brilliant

Navigating the plethora of learning platforms can be daunting. While apps like Brilliant, known for its focus on STEM education, offer domain-specific courses, they often lack the flexibility to continuously adapt to your learning pace and preferred format.

Jellypod emerges as a remarkable alternative to Brilliant, offering a unique and dynamic way to create educational content, perfect for learners and educators alike. With Jellypod's AI-powered podcast studio, you can craft personalized, audio-based learning materials that are ideal for those who want to learn or teach on the go.

Why Jellypod is the Ideal Brilliant Alternative

1. Custom Learning Materials
Jellypod allows users to generate personalized podcasts tailored to any subject or skill. While Brilliant excels in interactive STEM learning, Jellypod shines by offering customizable content across a wide range of topics, from technical subjects to creative fields, allowing learners to dive deeper into their interests.

2. Flexible Format
Jellypod’s audio-first format is perfect for creating learning materials that can be consumed anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re designing structured courses or bite-sized lessons, Jellypod ensures learners can access your content on the move—something Brilliant’s screen-based platform can’t offer.

3. Dynamic Content Creation
With Jellypod, educators can easily update and modify learning content, pulling from a variety of resources to ensure it's always fresh and up-to-date. Whether you're teaching a fast-evolving subject like AI or a foundational topic in mathematics, Jellypod lets you provide timely, relevant learning material.

4. Active Learning through Podcasts
Jellypod’s podcasts aren’t just passive listening experiences. You can include interactive features like quizzes, prompts, or reflections to actively engage listeners, making learning through audio as impactful as Brilliant’s hands-on problem-solving exercises.

5. Broad Topic Selection
Brilliant focuses on STEM subjects, but Jellypod offers flexibility beyond that. Whether you want to teach history, finance, coding, or the arts, Jellypod allows you to curate and deliver content tailored to your audience’s needs, making it a versatile tool for learners of all interests.

How Jellypod Works for Learning Material Creation

Jellypod’s intuitive platform allows creators to outline topics, select relevant content sources, and create engaging episodes. Whether you’re an educator looking to build a comprehensive course or a learner who wants a personalized learning journey, Jellypod makes it easy to produce and access high-quality educational content.

Join the Jellypod Community

With thousands of personalized podcasts created, Jellypod is at the forefront of revolutionizing educational content. Whether you're an educator looking to create your own learning materials or a learner seeking an engaging alternative to Brilliant, Jellypod offers a solution that’s easy to use and highly effective.

Start Creating Today

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Voice Mode has quickly become a favorite feature for many ChatGPT users, providing an engaging and interactive way to communicate with the AI. The voices behind this feature—Breeze, Cove, Ember, Juniper, and Sky—were chosen through a meticulous and collaborative process. Here's an exclusive look at how these voices were selected and the unique story behind Sky’s voice.

The Journey to Voice Selection

In September 2023, OpenAI introduced voice capabilities to ChatGPT, marking a significant milestone in enhancing user interactions. This feature was developed with inputs from professional voice actors, casting directors, and industry advisors. The selection process was extensive, taking five months and involving over 400 submissions from voice and screen actors.

Commitment to the Creative Community

OpenAI is dedicated to supporting the creative community. The company ensured that each voice actor was compensated above industry standards. This commitment extends to fostering respectful collaborations with voice actors and industry professionals to maintain the integrity and quality of the voices used in ChatGPT.

Setting the Criteria

In early 2023, OpenAI collaborated with award-winning casting directors and producers to define the criteria for selecting the voices. The criteria emphasized diversity, timelessness, trustworthiness, warmth, and a natural speaking style. The goal was to find voices that were not only pleasant to listen to but also inspired confidence and engagement.

The Audition Process

The call for talent was issued on May 10, 2023, and within a week, over 400 submissions were received. Actors were asked to record scripts of ChatGPT responses, which covered various topics from mindfulness to daily conversations. The casting team then reviewed these submissions and shortlisted 14 actors for further consideration.

Finalizing the Voices

After in-depth discussions about OpenAI’s vision for human-AI interactions, the final voices for Breeze, Cove, Ember, Juniper, and Sky were selected. Recording sessions were held in San Francisco during June and July 2023. The voices were then integrated into ChatGPT and launched on September 25, 2023.

The Story Behind Sky’s Voice

A notable part of this journey involved Sky’s voice. On May 20, 2024, CEO Sam Altman clarified that Sky’s voice was not that of Scarlett Johansson. The voice actor for Sky was chosen prior to any outreach to Ms. Johansson. Out of respect for her concerns, OpenAI decided to pause using Sky’s voice in their products. This decision underscores OpenAI's stance that AI voices should not imitate a celebrity’s distinctive voice.

As more details emerge from this ongoing legal saga, we will see what really happened.

Future of Voice Mode

With the launch of GPT-4o on May 13, 2024, OpenAI introduced an advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT Plus users. This new mode offers more natural interactions, including better handling of interruptions, effective management of group conversations, background noise filtering, and adaptive tone. Additionally, OpenAI plans to introduce more voices to cater to diverse user preferences.

OpenAI’s process of selecting and integrating these voices reflects its dedication to quality and ethical AI development. As the technology evolves, users can look forward to more personalized and engaging interactions with ChatGPT.

Stay tuned for more updates on GPT-4o and the exciting new voice capabilities coming to ChatGPT.

This week we've started to roll out two major updates to make your Jellypod experience even more pleasant.

Automatic Email Confirmations

When you subscribe to a newsletter, there's often a double "opt-in", where you have to click on a button or link in a welcome email to confirm your subscription.

If you don't do this, the sender doesn't consider you a subscriber and you won't receive any emails. We've seen many newsletters go unconfirmed because of this, leading to inbound questions on why people weren't receiving emails.

To solve this, we've built an AI Agent that can identify if your email is a subscription confirmation and automatically confirms your subscription for you by interacting with the email. Now, you don't have to worry about confirming your email source subscriptions!

If you want to learn more about AI agents, click here.

In-App Newsletter Suggestions

Finding a good newsletter can be hard. And when you're in the Jellypod app, creating an email source, copying the email address, subscribing to a newsletter, etc. is a little bit more painful than we'd like it to be.

Now, when you create an email source, you have the option to instantly subscribe to many of our favorite newsletters directly in the app, such as Morning Brew, TLDR, The Rundown AI, and more.

Jellypod iOS is no longer available. Try Jellypod Studio - create on-brand AI podcasts in minutes.

We're excited to announce that Jellypod is now available on the Apple App Store.

After a highly successful beta program, we've learned a lot, grown significantly, and made some mistakes, all of which have helped us evolve and improve.

During this process, we've learned that people are always looking for new and diverse perspectives regarding their news. Newsletter platforms like beehiiv and Substack have seen a surge in popularity, as have audio-first formats like podcasts. The Joe Rogan Experience, Andrew Huberman's "The Huberman Lab", and The Lex Friedman Podcast are all prime examples of a new, engaging content format that's capturing worldwide audiences by storm. That's why we created Jellypod - to provide a personalized news experience in a familiar yet innovative content medium.

Switching to a new platform can be daunting, so we focused on making Jellypod intuitively simple while guaranteeing exceptional functionality. Our engineering team built the platform from the ground up, making Jellypod's integration into your daily routine as frustration-free as possible.

We're committed to continuously evolving based on user feedback and emerging content trends. We're already hard at work in the next development phase, adding highly requested features such as AI-driven newsletter recommendations, multiple podcast groups, custom podcast generation times, and much more.