Transcript Search Methodology and Limitations

Episode data

Episode numbers, guest names, descriptions, and transcript text are collected from publicly available podcast metadata and caption or transcript sources. Coverage is updated periodically and may contain gaps or transcription errors.

Search and AI answers

Keyword search looks for matching transcript passages. Episode Query mode sends selected transcript material and the user question to an AI model, which produces a new response. General Chat may use information beyond the transcript database.

Important limitations

• Transcripts may mishear names, punctuation, or specialist terms.
• Generated summaries and answers can omit context or make mistakes.
• Timestamps are navigation aids and may be approximate.
• Verify consequential claims against the original episode and authoritative sources.