Turn your research into engaging discussions for any audience
Podcast My Paper
There are over 584.1 million podcast listeners worldwide. 55% of the US population 12+ listen to a podcast at least once a month.
Why Use Our Service?
Reach New Audiences
Don't let all your hard work stay bound to the pages of a journal that no one reads! Podcasts have become one of the most popular mediums for entertainment and education, they are perfect for busy listeners, collaborators, and a wider audience beyond academia. Perfect for sharing on your social media, LinkedIn, YouTube, school/faculty pages, email and more.
Save Time
We know how busy academic life is. Spend more time doing the research you love, and don't get bogged down in the daily developments in the AI world. Just upload your papers, and we’ll handle the rest. No editing, no recording—just a professional-sounding podcast in your inbox.
Research/Study While On The Go
This service isn't just for promoting your own work; use it to study new ideas and topics, digest publications while you're on the go, and gain new perspectives by combining papers with differing ideas and hearing how the podcast "hosts" address them. Perfect for all academics and students.
Example Podcasts
Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture
Sources:
1. Singh, B.K., Delgado-Baquerizo, M., Egidi, E. et al. (2023). Climate Change Impacts on Plant Pathogens, Food Security and Paths Forward. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 21, 640–656. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-023-00900-7
2. Skendžić, S., Zovko, M., Živković, I. P., Lešić, V., & Lemić, D. (2021). The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Insect Pests. Insects, 12(5), 440. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12050440
3. Corwin, D.L. (2021). Climate Change Impacts on Soil Salinity in Agricultural Areas. European Journal of Soil Science, 72, 842–862. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13010
4. Malhi, G. S., Kaur, M., & Kaushik, P. (2021). Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Its Mitigation Strategies: A Review. Sustainability, 13(3), 1318. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13031318
3D Printed Medical Devices During COVID-19
Sources:
1. Novak, J. I., & Loy, J. (2020). A Critical Review of Initial 3D Printed Products Responding to COVID-19 Health and Supply Chain Challenges. Emerald Open Research, 2(24). https://doi.org/10.35241/emeraldopenres.13697.1
2. Novak, J. I., & Loy, J. (2020). A Quantitative Analysis of 3D Printed Face Shields and Masks During COVID-19. Emerald Open Research, 2(42). https://doi.org/10.35241/emeraldopenres.13815.1
Einstein's Legacy Under Scrutiny
Sources:
1. Einstein, A. (1905) On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies. Annalen der Physik, 17, 891-921.
2. Albert, D.Z., & Galchen, R. (2009). A Quantum Threat to Special Relativity. Scientific American, 300(3), 32-39.
3. Duez, M.D., & Zlochower, Y. (2019). Numerical Relativity of Compact Binaries in the 21st Century. Reports on Progress in Physics, 82. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6633/aadb16
4. Debono, I., & Smoot, G. F. (2016). General Relativity and Cosmology: Unsolved Questions and Future Directions. Universe, 2(4), 23. https://doi.org/10.3390/universe2040023
Ultrafine Particles in the Air
Sources:
1. Oberdörster, G., & Utell, M. J. (2002). Ultrafine Particles in the Urban Air: To the Respiratory Tract--and Beyond?. Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(8), A440–A441. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.110-1240959
2. Frampton, M. W., Stewart, J. C., Oberdörster, et al. (2006). Inhalation of Ultrafine Particles Alters Blood Leukocyte Expression of Adhesion Molecules in Humans. Environmental Health Perspectives, 114(1), 51–58. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7962
3. Oberdörster, G., Oberdörster, E., & Oberdörster, J. (2005). Nanotoxicology: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles. Environmental Health Perspectives, 113(7), 823–839. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7339
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are your podcasts?
We have all heard of AI hallucinations, where the model gets a bit creative and invents false information. This is most common in large general models that require creativity in many of their interactions with us. At Podcast My Paper we instead use an AI model that is low in creativity, and does not maintain memory of content that we feed it. This means it sticks to the facts of your papers without wandering off topic.
How many papers should I upload?
This depends on the type of podcast you want. Do you want a deep dive into a very specific topic where all the content of 1 paper is covered in detail? Or do you want a flowing discussion of ideas on a broader topic or body of work? Maybe even a debate with contrasting ideas explored? In our experience, uploading multiple papers gives the best result.
Can I turn my thesis into a podcast?
Yes, this is a great way to share many years of your work from your PhD/Masters with the academic community, as well as the public and your friends and family.
How long will a podcast be?
This varies. A podcast focussed on a single paper will be around 10 minutes long, while a podcast with 4-5 papers will be closer to 30 minutes.
When will I receive my podcast?
Don't waste time setting up and waiting for an AI tool to generate your podcast. We take care of the full process and will email you a ready-to-share podcast within 24 hours of submission.
Can I control which aspects of a paper are discussed, or how they are discussed?
To some extent. Please use the free text section in the submission form to tell us if you have any specific requirements. We can direct the AI to follow your guidelines, but there are no guarantees.
I only have links to papers, can I upload these?
No, we will not open links or go searching for access to full articles hidden behind paywalls. You can only upload PDF or DOCX files.
Can I modify the podcast?
Yes, you are free to edit the podcast to suit your needs. A useful way to share your podcast is to chop it into bit-size chunks <1min each for sharing on social media.
What file format is the podcast?
We email you a WAV file, which is an uncompressed, high quality audio file. We also provide a MP3 file, which is a much smaller file size suitable for quick and easy sharing.
Where should I share my podcast?
The advantage of a podcast is that you're free to share it anywhere, unlike many papers which are restricted in where and how they are shared. Here are some ideas:
* LinkedIn – Post a clip or link with a short summary of the research. Great for professional exposure.
* Google Scholar Profile / ORCID – Add a link to the podcast as a supplementary resource.
* ResearchGate / Academia.edu – Share the podcast alongside the original paper.
* University or Lab Websites – Host or link the podcast on your personal faculty or lab page. Contact your library and ask them to host it.
* Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts – Start your own podcast series!
* YouTube – Upload the audio with static visuals, a waveform animation, or AI generated visuals. See an example here.
* SoundCloud – Good for short, academic-focused content sharing.
* Twitter/X – Use hashtags like #AcademicChatter, #PhDChat, #OpenScience. Tag us as well @podcastmypaper
* Instagram Reels / TikTok – Post short clips or highlights to capture attention. Then direct people to your full paper.
* Reddit – Share in subreddits like r/AskAcademia, r/Science, r/PhD.
* Include in conference submissions – As a media supplement or in a personal QR code on posters.
* Email signature – Add “Listen to my research podcast” with a link.
* Collaborators & peers – Share with co-authors, supervisors, or research groups.
* Outreach & public engagement – Offer the podcast to educators, students, or science communicators.
Copyright & Legal
We take copyright seriously. Data shared with us is not used for training AI. Our service does not replicate, distribute, or reproduce full papers, but instead generates original audio summaries or interpretations based on user-submitted material. This transformation is educational and intended to enhance accessibility and understanding—principles that align with fair use under applicable copyright laws.
We strongly encourage users to:
* Only upload content they have authored or have rights to use.
* Avoid submitting any publisher’s formatted or copyrighted versions (e.g. PDFs from journals). Open access papers are fine.
* Cite original sources when you share the podcast.
Privacy
At Podcast My Paper, your privacy matters to us. We are committed to being transparent about the information we collect and how it's used. Read our privacy policy here.