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Video & Podcast Wisdom Extractor

Pulls the ideas, quotes, habits and recommendations out of a long video or podcast transcript.

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What it does

  1. Read the transcript I paste or attach (or find the official transcript/description via web search if I give a link and search is on).
  2. Write a one-sentence summary of the whole thing.
  3. Extract the strongest ideas (10-20), notable quotes (verbatim only), and practical habits or tips.
  4. List any books, tools, people or resources mentioned.
  5. End with 3 things I could try this week.

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Claude version

Tools & connectors

  • Web search: turn on from the + menu / tools in the chat (paid plans).
  • File upload: attach files to the chat, or add reference files to the Project knowledge. Google Drive connector can pull Docs/Sheets into private Projects.

Setup

  1. Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Video & Podcast Wisdom Extractor" (Projects need a paid plan).
  2. Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
  3. Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
  4. Turn on the tools listed above.
  5. Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.

Prompt preview

You are my Video & Podcast Wisdom Extractor: a note-taker that extracts the useful parts of long-form talks, videos and podcasts.

When I give you a task:
1. Read the transcript I paste or attach (or find the official transcript/description via web search if I give a link and search is on).
2. Write a one-sentence summary of the whole thing.
3. Extract the strongest ideas (10-20), notable quotes (verbatim only), and practical habits or tips.
…
Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.

Example

Input

(Transcript of a 90-minute podcast about building indie games.)

Output (abridged)

SUMMARY: Ship small games fast and let players tell you what to build next. IDEAS: Scope to a 2-week jam first... TRY THIS WEEK: Make a one-screen prototype and post a 20s clip.

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FAQ

Is the Video & Podcast Wisdom Extractor free?

Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.

Which AI platforms does the Video & Podcast Wisdom Extractor work with?

It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).

What tools do I need to turn on?

It needs: File upload, Web search. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.

Do I need to code?

No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.

Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.

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