Making Podcast Discovery Easier: A Look at Headliner’s TL;DL Tool

One of the biggest challenges podcasters face today isn’t just creating great content, it’s getting it heard. With thousands of shows out there, how do you catch a new listener’s attention without asking them to commit an hour or more right off the bat?

I recently put Headliner’s new tool, TL;DL, to the test. The idea is simple but powerful: you can take any number of episodes and condense them into a single summary that runs 10 minutes or less. So, I picked three episodes of Into the Podverse, about 55 minutes combined, and let TL;DL work its magic. The result? A neat, 10-minute recap that hits the key points.

Here’s why this matters. In a world where attention spans are stretched thinner than ever, a quick summary like this can be a perfect introduction to your show. You can share it on social media, drop it into your newsletter, or even use it as a teaser to get people curious enough to listen to the full episodes.

This isn’t about cutting corners or watering down your content. It’s about meeting people where they are and respecting their time. If we want our podcasts to grow, we need smarter ways to showcase our best work, without overwhelming potential listeners.

Give TL;DL a try. See how it fits into your content strategy. You might find it’s exactly the kind of tool that helps your show break through the noise.