Easy Steps to Convert Articles into ELI5 Podcasts

Discover how to easily convert articles into ELI5-style podcasts using Nocodo AI's user-friendly, no-code platform. This guide covers everything from setup to creating effective prompts, enabling anyone to simplify complex information into engaging, accessible audio content.

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Welcome to the future of content consumption where transforming detailed articles into engaging, easy-to-understand podcasts is just a few clicks away! At Nocodo AI , we understand that not everyone is a tech wizard, and that’s why we’ve tailored our platform to be as user-friendly as possible. Whether you're looking to simplify complex information for wider audiences or just make learning more accessible and fun, our no-code AI solutions have you covered. Let’s explore how you can use Nocodo AI to create 'Explain Like I'm 5' (ELI5) podcasts from any text.

Required Preparation Steps

Before diving into the nitty-gritty of podcast creation, here’s what you need to get started:
  1. Account Setup : First, ensure you have a Nocodo AI account. Sign up at our website if you haven't already.
  2. Gather Your Tools : For this project, we’ll utilize:

How to Create the Prompt

A critical part of transforming text into an ELI5 podcast is crafting a prompt that guides the AI to simplify content appropriately. Here's how you can create an effective prompt:
  • Keep it Simple : Start with a straightforward instruction that emphasizes simplicity, like "Explain this content as if you're talking to a 5-year-old."
  • Be Specific : Mention the key points that need covering. This ensures the essence of the original text is not lost.
  • Encourage Engaging Tone : Ask for a friendly and conversational tone to make the podcast appealing to all age groups.
Prompt Template: 
    
Please take the following text and convert it into a short, simple explanation suitable for a young child. Focus on the main ideas and explain them using simple language and a friendly tone. Include examples where possible to clarify complex points. The explanation should be usable as a transcript for a video or podcast. This means a text-to-speech engine needs to be able to read it, so it should not contain any abbreviations.  Numbered lists are not good to read for a tts engine so please make complete sentences and do not use any lists.

Text: 
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Setting Up the Flow

Creating your ELI5 podcast with Nocodo AI is as easy as drag and drop. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
  1. Website Scraper : Drag the Website Scraper node to your workspace and configure it to pull articles from your desired URL.
  2. Text Input : Connect the scraper output to a Text Input node, and put in the prompt template we just created.
  3. OpenAI : Enter your OpenAI Api Key and select the model you want to use. I would recommend to use the 'GPT-4 Turbo' Model as it is the most developed Model right now.
  4. LLM Chain : Link the Text Input and the OpenAI Node to the LLM Chain Node
  5. Elevenlabs Text to Speech : This node will take the simplified text and convert it into spoken words, adding a natural, human-like quality to the audio. You need to provide your Eleven Labs API Key and configure the following parameters. Here are some values you can use, but feel free to use other options, you can find more details in the Elevenlabs API Docs.
    • VoiceID: pNInz6obpgDQGcFmaJgB
    • Model ID: eleven_turbo_v2
    • Similarity Boost:1.0
    • Stability: 0.0
    • Style: 0.0
  6. AWS Config and File Writer : Finally, set up these nodes to store the resulting audio file in your preferred format and location.
Screenshot of the nocodo.ai flow for creating ELI5 Explanation Podcasts
Workflow for creating an ELI5 Explanation Podcast

Conclusion

With Nocodo AI , turning dense, informative articles into delightful, easy-to-understand podcasts is not only possible—it's straightforward and fun! By following the steps outlined above, you can start creating your own ELI5 podcasts today. Engage your audience, expand accessibility, and enjoy the simplicity of our no-code AI solutions. Dive into Nocodo AI , where technology meets simplicity, and see for yourself how easy and impactful AI can be!

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