• RESEARCH
  • SOCIAL
  • LISTS
  • HUMAN

How to retrieve podcast metadata with your AI

Connect Podchaser to your agent to turn show names into structured data. Once linked, your AI handles the searching and data gathering.

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Short answer

How can I get podcast info using my AI?

Your agent uses the Podchaser API to find specific shows and pull their descriptions, ratings, and social links. You'll get organized data for research or content planning.

The outcomes

What your data looks like

The AI transforms your requests into these specific outputs.

RESEARCH

Structured show profiles

The AI pulls descriptions and ratings to build a clear picture of any show you mention.

SOCIAL

Direct contact links

Your agent finds social media profiles and links associated with the podcast for easy outreach.

LISTS

Curated show collections

You can ask your AI to find multiple shows based on a topic and compile their metadata into one place.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which shows are worth adding to your final list or using in your projects.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for podcast data.

The agent follows a two-step process to move from a name to a full profile.

  1. Locate the show

    The agent looks up the podcast by name or keyword to find the correct entry in the database.

    search_podcasts

  2. Extract details

    Once the show is found, the agent pulls the specific metadata like ratings and descriptions.

    get_podcast_details

  3. Gather social links

    The agent identifies the social media handles and web links tied to the podcast profile.

    get_podcast_details

  4. Format the output

    The agent organizes the gathered info into a clean list or summary based on your request.

    get_podcast_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your research.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with the specific show or topic you want to research.

Podchaser Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MwberSMhN4NroU73TILFqv7N7u1RvFYzgpwRzWIo/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Podchaser capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podchaser-podcast-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MwberSMhN4NroU73TILFqv7N7u1RvFYzgpwRzWIo/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Find the description and ratings for the podcast [Show Name].

  • Search for podcasts about [Topic] and list their social media links.

  • Get the details for [Show Name] and summarize what it's about.

  • Find three different podcasts related to [Topic] and pull their descriptions.

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Start here

Connect Podchaser Podcast API once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

Connect Podchaser Podcast API to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can my AI download audio files from the podcast?

    No. The AI can only retrieve metadata like descriptions, ratings, and links.

  • 02

    Can the AI change a podcast's rating?

    No. The AI can only read existing data; it cannot modify any information on Podchaser.

  • 03

    Can I search for podcasts by a specific topic?

    Yes. You can ask the AI to find shows based on keywords or specific subjects.

  • 04

    Does the AI provide the host's personal email?

    No. It only pulls the social links and website URLs provided in the podcast's public profile.

  • 05

    Can the AI create new podcast entries?

    No. This connection is read-only for retrieving existing show information.

  • More questions about Podchaser Podcast API? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Podchaser Podcast API Connector can do

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