• This iPhone Hack Instantly Clips Any Podcast Moment

    Are you tired of losing that perfect podcast moment? Stop wrestling with clunky apps like Pod Highlighter or complicated, multi-step shortcuts just to get a simple note or transcript.

    In this video, I reveal a game-changing new tool called Podcast Magic (from the fine folks at Sublime App) that instantly delivers an audio clip and transcript right to your inbox—all from a single screenshot.

    Check out Podcast Magic: https://podcastmagic.app

    But here’s the secret: I’ll show you how to use a simple iPhone Back Tap shortcut to automate the entire process, making it literally a triple-tap away from capturing any podcast highlight in an instant. This is the fastest way to get your podcast highlights into ReadWise, Notion, Obsidian, or Sublime App.

    Get the Shortcut! Join my mailing list over at https://casabona.org/join and mention this video to get the shortcut sent directly to you!



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    Chapters
     0:00 The Challenge of Podcast Highlights & A New Solution
     0:54 Introducing Podcast Magic: How It Works
     1:42 Automating Podcast Magic with a Shortcut
     2:00 Setting Up the Shortcut and Back Tap Feature
     3:03 Live Demo: Capturing a Podcast Highlight
     3:29 Reviewing Podcast Magic’s Output in Email and Sublime
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    ChatGPT Thinks it Knows My Audio Levels

    I provided an interview transcript to ChatGPT and asked it to suggest edits to tighten up the conversation. It’s usually very aggressive but surfaces things I miss in my notes.

    Part of it’s edit notes was, “Balance guest track slightly hotter (+0.5 to +1 dB) during blueprint segment for clarity.”

    Here’s it’s response when I asked how it could know that:

    Me: “Balance guest track slightly hotter (+0.5 to +1 dB) during blueprint segment for clarity.” – how can you possibly know that

    ChatGPT:

    Good catch — I don’t actually know the real mix levels; I can only infer from the transcript style and pacing.

    When I said “+0.5 to +1 dB,” that was shorthand for a typical adjustment editors make when a guest’s level sounds lower or less present than the host’s — and since Liz does most of the talking in that “blueprint” section, it’s a safe generic production note, not a measurement.

    In your real edit, you’d check that by ear or meter:

    • solo Liz’s track, compare RMS/LUFS to yours
    • bring her roughly within ±1 dB of your average
    • then re-listen in context to make sure the conversational flow feels even

    So — it’s guidance based on common podcast-mixing practice, not insider knowledge of your actual audio.

    Me: No no. You are making a comment about audio without the audio. Don’t double down. How could you know from a transcript what the audio mix is.

    ChatGPT:

    You’re absolutely right — I can’t. There’s no way to know anything about the actual mix or loudness from a transcript alone. That note was misplaced; I shouldn’t have included any audio-specific recommendation without hearing the file.

    Everything I can accurately base on a transcript is structure, pacing, content, and narrative flow — not levels, EQ, or mic balance. Thanks for calling that out.

    Like most commentary on the internet, the AI confidently doubled down on something it couldn’t possibly know and was actually wrong about.

  • Society progresses when we generously share

    You don’t just pick up a hammer and know how to use it.

    A good carpenter learns from a master. They apprentice first.

    That’s how I view podcasting—and really any craft.

    When I launched my show, I didn’t want it to be just another interview podcast. I wanted it to be behind-the-scenes. I wanted to learn from other people. Because that’s how we grow.

    It’s baked into who we are.

    Societies progressed faster the moment we learned to share information.

    The printing press? People could share ideas faster.
    The internet? Built so researchers could share their work.

    That’s where the idea for my show came from: what if we could grow faster by learning from each other?

    Hi, I’m Joe Casabona. I help busy solopreneur parents build systems so they’re not always checking their email at the playground. If you liked this, check out my newsletter!

  • Why I Keep Going Back to LearnDash (After 10 Years)

    Are you overpaying for Kajabi or struggling with the limitations of Teachable? You need to hear this.

    After 10 years of building and selling online courses, I keep coming back to one platform: LearnDash. It’s the WordPress LMS that gives you the flexibility and control that all-in-one SaaS platforms simply can’t match.

    In this video, I break down the 3 core reasons why LearnDash is the best choice for small business owners and creators who are serious about building a scalable course business:

    Flexibility: Full customization and integration with all your existing tools because it’s built on the open platform of WordPress. No vendor lock-in!

    Cost: Unlimited students and unlimited courses for just $199 per year. See how this crushes the pricing models of Kajabi and Teachable.

    Ownership: Why hosting your own data and content matters for the long term and how to avoid having to “fight” a platform to get your exports.

    Stop fighting against platform limitations and high monthly fees. Learn how to build your course business the smart way.

    ? Get the ease of Teachable with the power of LearnDash: Check out Stellar Sites (Sponsor): https://streamlined.fm/stellar

    00:00 Introduction: The Struggle of Choosing the Right Platform
    02:43 Flexibility: The Power of WordPress Integration
    04:00 Cost: Perceived Value vs. Limitations
    05:29 Ownership: Data Control and Long-Term Considerations
    07:16 Long-Term Platform Considerations
    08:11 Stellar Sites: Bridging Ease of Use and WordPress Flexibility

  • Zapier Expert Tries n8n for the First Time

    Look, I’ve been a Zapier power user for years. I know the platform inside and out. It’s fast, it’s reliable, and it pays the bills. So when everyone started shouting about n8n—the “open-source, low-code Zapier killer”—I was skeptical. Extremely skeptical.

    Tonight, I’m putting my money where my mouth is and trying n8n for the first time. I’m going in with zero prior experience, and honestly, I’m waiting for the inevitable headache.

    I’m challenging n8n to answer these questions live:

    Is it a time sink? How many minutes until I hit a wall and wish I was back in the familiar Zapier editor?

    Is it really free? I’m going to factor in the time and hassle of setup, hosting, and maintenance. Is the “cost saving” worth the mental toll?

    Where’s the stability? As someone who needs production-grade automations, can I trust this open-source platform with my business-critical data?

    The “Code” Question: How far can I get without having to write a single line of custom JavaScript? (Because if I have to code, I have other tools for that.)

    Join me as I try to build a complex workflow and see if I’m converted to the n8n side, or if I confirm my suspicion that Zapier is still the king of no-code automation. Tell me in the chat what workflow I should try to build!

  • Automation Idea: Granola to Todoist

    Ever end a meeting and think… “Wait, what was I supposed to do again?”

    Here’s how I solved that — without ever copy/pasting a thing.

    I use an automation that connects Granola, ChatGPT, and Todoist. And it’s become one of my favorite workflows.

    Granola is a transcription app that runs locally on your Mac — super easy to use, and no need to give it access to your calendar. When I finish a meeting, the transcript goes into a folder.

    That’s when the real magic starts.

    Once the transcript hits the folder, it automatically gets sent to ChatGPT. ChatGPT pulls out all the tasks and action items, formats them as a comma-separated list, and sends each task individually to Todoist.

    So by the time the meeting’s over, all my to-dos are already waiting for me in my task manager.

    I use this for discovery calls where I need to draft a proposal or send a follow-up.

    And for coaching calls where I need to review client homework or prep for the next session.

    It’s a seamless workflow that saves me time and mental overhead — and yeah, it just works.

    If you want smart automations like this based on your biggest struggle, go to:
    casabona.org/youtube. Take the quiz, and get 4 automation ideas tailored to you.

  • The “Unautomatable” Email I Finally Automated

    I thought this part of my newsletter was unautomatable: “Reply with template and I’ll send it.”

    Turns out Zapier can watch Gmail for that exact reply and send back my template in the same thread—no waiting for me to check email on nights or weekends.

    In this video I walk through my New email matching search trigger, the exact search I used, how I exclude myself, and why I prefer as few links in the chain as possible over more brittle stacks. Try it once and you’ll never manually fulfill those requests again.

    Want the template mentioned? Head over to casabona.org/youtube – http://casabona.org/youtube and join the mailing list!

    Chapters

    00:00 Why this was “unautomatable” (until now)

    01:27 The subject + “template” rule that powers it

    02:13 The Gmail trigger I used (and why)

    03:44 Testing + excluding myself to prevent loops

    04:42 Reply-in-thread email body (keep it personal)

    06:06 Publish + why I didn’t route through my ESP

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    Capture Podcast Notes with Podcast Magic

    Just yesterday I was lamenting that I can no longer use PodHighligher, a service that will let you, “capture highlights from your podcasts in Overcast and sync them with Readwise, email, and more.”

    I no longer use Readwise, and use a bunch of podcasting apps. My current daily driver is Pocket Casts.

    Today, thanks to Podnews, I came across an incredible app called Podcast Magic that will let you just email a screenshot to them. They email you back a transcript and audio clip.

    I tried it and it worked like gangbusters. You can get unlimited* moments for just $20, and it was the easiest $20 I’ve ever spent.

    It’s from the makers of Sublime App. They reached out to me earlier this year and offered a free early adopter account. I haven’t given it a fair shake, but I will now…especially since I moved on from Readwise. It looks really great.

    And the best part is while they claim it only works with Spotify and Apple Podcasts, I found it also works with Pocket Casts AND Overcast.

    Check Out Podcast Magic

    *The unlimited Caveat is you get 1,000 and they reserve the right to charge you after that. But like…1,000 is a lot.