Search
Audioscrape lets you search across millions of hours of podcast transcripts. Find exactly what was said, who said it, and when - with timestamps that take you directly to that moment in the audio.
Search Types
Text Search
Find exact words and phrases in transcripts. Best for specific quotes, names, or terminology.
Example: "artificial intelligence regulation"
Semantic Search
Find conceptually related content even if different words are used. Best for topics and ideas.
Example: "impact of AI on jobs" finds discussions about automation and employment
Search Syntax
Use special syntax directly in the search bar for precise filtering:
Filter by Speaker
Find what a specific person said:
speaker:"Elon Musk"
Filter by Podcast
Search within a specific podcast:
podcast:"Lex Fridman" artificial intelligence
Date Range
Limit to a time period:
from:2024 to:2024-06 bitcoin
Exact Phrases
Use quotes to search for exact phrases:
"climate change solutions"
Boolean Operators
Combine terms with AND, OR, NOT:
bitcoin OR ethereum NOT dogecoin
Sidebar Filters
Use the sidebar filters to refine your results visually:
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Date Range - Interactive slider with histogram showing result distribution over time
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Podcasts - Filter by specific podcasts (shows count of matches per podcast)
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Speakers - Filter by who said it (shows count of matches per speaker)
On mobile, tap the "Filters" button to access the filter panel.
Search Results
Each search result includes:
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Transcript snippet - The relevant portion of the conversation with your search terms highlighted
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Timestamp - Click to jump directly to that moment in the episode
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Speaker identification - See who said what (when available)
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Episode context - Podcast name, episode title, and publish date
Tips for Better Results
- 1. Start broad, then narrow down with filters if you get too many results
- 2. Use semantic search for topics, text search for specific quotes or names
- 3. Try different phrasings - podcasters may discuss topics using various terms
- 4. Use date filters to find the most recent discussions on evolving topics
Troubleshooting
No results found?
Try broader search terms, remove filters, or use semantic search to find conceptually related content. Not all podcasts are indexed yet.
Too many irrelevant results?
Use exact phrases with quotes, filter by specific podcasts or date ranges, or switch to text search for precise matching.
Speaker filter not showing expected names?
Speaker identification is automatic and may not always correctly identify guests. Try searching for the speaker's name directly in the query.
Looking for a specific podcast?
If a podcast isn't in our index, you can submit it for processing. Popular podcasts are prioritized.