@BDCourtney07 · Jul 12, 2026
about 3 months of podcast episodes in 30 minutes
TL;DR
What did @BDCourtney07 use NotebookLM for?
A young author who also runs a podcast uploaded their book manuscript and cover to NotebookLM, had Gemini and Grok write prompts for its Audio Overview and video tools, and within about 30 minutes had several hour-long episodes and videos aimed at teenagers. Within about 30 minutes they had several one-hour audio podcasts summarizing the book, plus full episodes and videos for teens. They found it fascinating but also a little sad, since consistent recording is the hardest part of podcasting for them.
What they did
They uploaded their entire book manuscript and cover into NotebookLM, asked Gemini and Grok to write a prompt for NotebookLM, and pasted those prompts into the Audio Overview and video generators, asking for episodes and informative videos aimed specifically at teenage audiences.
How it went
Within about 30 minutes they had several one-hour audio podcasts summarizing the book, plus full episodes and videos for teens. They found it fascinating but also a little sad, since consistent recording is the hardest part of podcasting for them.
"AI just did like 3 months of my podcast episodes in 30 minutes"
— @BDCourtney07
Worth knowing
- Only upload books you have the rights to use; your own manuscript is safe ground. The hosts are AI voices, so tell listeners, and listen through before publishing in case they misstate your book.
- Price check: Google Gemini: free plan; Google AI Plus: US$4.99/month (checked Nov 1, 2026); Grok: free plan; Plus (The X Subscription): US$8/month, or US$6.67/month on a yearly plan (US$80/year) (checked Oct 28, 2026).
Try it yourself
Paste this into a chatbot, then add your own details underneath.
Write a prompt I can paste into NotebookLM's Audio Overview customize box. The source is my book about [topic] for [audience]. Ask the hosts to focus on chapter [X], explain its 3 main lessons with one real-life example each, speak to [teenagers], and end with one action listeners can take this week.
Original post
See @BDCourtney07's original post on X → (Jul 12, 2026)
Filed under Video & YouTube hacks · Content Creators
Sources
- @BDCourtney07 on X, Jul 12, 2026 — the original post
- Google Gemini pricing — checked Nov 1, 2026
- Grok pricing — checked Oct 28, 2026