TL;DR
What did @steveforbes use NotebookLM for?
After enjoying a long read someone shared, a reader used NotebookLM to convert it into an audio podcast of about 25 minutes and posted the link in reply. They shared the podcast link in reply, with a light caveat that the US accents were a bit cheesy.
What they did
They used NotebookLM to convert an article another user had shared into a podcast of roughly 25 minutes.
How it went
They shared the podcast link in reply, with a light caveat that the US accents were a bit cheesy.
Worth knowing
- The voices and style aren't to everyone's taste, as they joked. AI hosts can add their own spin, so check key claims against the original article before passing it on.
Try it yourself
Paste this into a chatbot, then add your own details underneath.
Make an audio overview of this article for someone listening on a commute. Cover the main argument, the 3 strongest pieces of evidence, and one point the author might be wrong about. Stick to what the article says and mention the author by name.
Original post
See @steveforbes's original post on X → (Jun 2, 2026)
Sources
- @steveforbes on X, Jun 2, 2026 — the original post