EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 33 MIN
Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up App
from AI for Founders with Ryan Estes · host aiforfounders.co
🎙️ AI for Founders – Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up AppHost: Ryan EstesGuest Collaborator: Fernanda (live co-build)📌 Episode SummaryThis episode of AI for Founders captures a live "vibe coding" session where Ryan and Fernanda attempt to build Follow-Up—an AI podcast companion that listens in real-time and suggests meaningful, context-aware follow-up questions.From hallucinated transcripts to real-time transcription APIs, the session dives into the technical and creative process of building a bionic assistant for podcasters. Along the way, they explore how conversational AI could soon become a whisper-in-your-ear coach for interviews, meetings, and everyday life.🔑 Key TakeawaysFollow-Up helps podcast hosts stay present while surfacing better questions to ask.Tool was built on Lovable.ai using just a few prompts.Main challenge: Hallucinated transcripts from mock data.Solution: Integration with live transcription services like AssemblyAI.Vision for a bionic future where AI aids in real-time conversation dynamics.🧠 Frameworks & Ideas1. Vibe CodingRapid prototyping using AI prompt chainingUI/UX selection based on functionality and feel2. Bionic Tools for FoundersReal-time suggestions via wearables and earbud integrationsApplications in podcasting, networking, investor meetings3. Prompt Refinement StrategyTest real-time vs. batch audio processingClarify hallucination issues upfrontIterate sequence of prompts for better outputs🛠️ Tools & Resources MentionedLovable.ai – AI app builderAssemblyAI – Real-time transcription APIOpenAI Whisper – Open-source transcription engineDeepgram – Alternative transcription API with high accuracyRoost Stand – Laptop stand by James Olander (mentioned)🔍 SEO KeywordsAI podcast tools, real-time transcription, AssemblyAI, OpenAI Whisper, follow-up question AI, podcast app builder, vibe coding demo, podcast automation, AI interviewer, bionic tools for podcasters👀 Watch This Episode If You Want To:Learn how to build apps live using AIUnderstand how to fix hallucinations in AI transcriptionExplore how podcast tools are evolving with AIGet a sneak peek at bionic communication assistance__ryanestes.infoThe pod on TikTokThe pod on YouTubeThe pod on SpotifyThe pod on AppleSubscribe to the newsletter here, for AI news, tools, and exclusive promos for founders.
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🎙️ AI for Founders – Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up AppHost: Ryan EstesGuest Collaborator: Fernanda (live co-build)📌 Episode SummaryThis episode of AI for Founders captures a live "vibe coding" session where Ryan and Fernanda attempt to build Follow-Up—an AI podcast companion that listens in real-time and suggests meaningful, context-aware follow-up questions.From hallucinated transcripts to real-time transcription APIs, the session dives into the technical and creative process of building a bionic assistant for podcasters. Along the way, they explore how conversational AI could soon become a whisper-in-your-ear coach for interviews, meetings, and everyday life.🔑 Key TakeawaysFollow-Up helps podcast hosts stay present while surfacing better questions to ask.Tool was built on Lovable.ai using just a few prompts.Main challenge: Hallucinated transcripts from mock data.Solution: Integration with live transcription services like AssemblyAI.Vision for a bionic future where AI aids in real-time conversation dynamics.🧠 Frameworks & Ideas1. Vibe CodingRapid prototyping using AI prompt chainingUI/UX selection based on functionality and feel2. Bionic Tools for FoundersReal-time suggestions via wearables and earbud integrationsApplications in podcasting, networking, investor meetings3. Prompt Refinement StrategyTest real-time vs. batch audio processingClarify hallucination issues upfrontIterate sequence of prompts for better outputs🛠️ Tools & Resources MentionedLovable.ai – AI app builderAssemblyAI – Real-time transcription APIOpenAI Whisper – Open-source transcription engineDeepgram – Alternative transcription API with high accuracyRoost Stand – Laptop stand by James Olander (mentioned)🔍 SEO KeywordsAI podcast tools, real-time transcription, AssemblyAI, OpenAI Whisper, follow-up question AI, podcast app builder, vibe coding demo, podcast automation, AI interviewer, bionic tools for podcasters👀 Watch This Episode If You Want To:Learn how to build apps live using AIUnderstand how to fix hallucinations in AI transcriptionExplore how podcast tools are evolving with AIGet a sneak peek at bionic communication assistance__ryanestes.infoThe pod on TikTokThe pod on YouTubeThe pod on SpotifyThe pod on AppleSubscribe to the newsletter here, for AI news, tools, and exclusive promos for founders.
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