Customize AI Podcast
The Customize option for the Audio Overview in NotebookLM allows you to fine-tune the podcast-style
summary generated by the tool. This feature, for example gives you control over the focus area, depth,
and tone of your audio content, ensuring that it meets your specific needs. Graph below shows perfect
formula for creating the best AI Podcasts
FOCUS AREA
2
INTRODUCTION
1 3
5 4 MAIN
DISCUSSION
AUDIENCE
TONE
INTRODUCTION FOCUS AREA MAIN DISCUSSION
What it does: Welcomes What it does: Highlights the What it does: Provides
listeners and introduces the key areas to cover. practical insights and
topic. Example: Focus on two examples
Example: Welcome the areas: eating better and Example:
recipient by saying that staying active 1. Avoid processed foods and
maintaining good health is a sugary drinks.
key factor in our lives 2. Start your day with a short
morning workout
3. Add colorful vegetables to
every meal
TONE AUDIENCE
What it does: Sets the mood What it does: Highlights the
for the audience. key areas to cover.
Example: Use a supportive Example: Busy people with
and professional tone limited time in their day who
are new to healthy eating.
Example Prompt
Introduction:
Welcome the recipient by saying that maintaining good health is a key factor in our lives.
Focus Area:
Focus on two areas: eating better and staying active.
Main Discussion:
1. Avoid processed foods and sugary drinks.
2. Start your day with a short morning workout.
3. Add colorful vegetables to every meal.
Tone:
Use a supportive and professional tone.
Audience:
Busy people with limited time in the day, new to healthy eating.