About ResearchPod
The world's research is too important to stay unread
Millions of papers are published every year. Almost nobody reads them, not because people aren't curious, but because the format is broken. Dense jargon, impenetrable PDFs, written by experts for experts.
ResearchPod fixes the last mile. We turn papers into short audio conversations you can actually follow, so a student, a professional, or anyone curious can stay close to real research without grinding through 30-page PDFs.
How it works
- 01
Find a paper
Search by title, paste an arXiv ID, DOI, or PubMed link, or upload any PDF.
- 02
We generate the podcast
AI reads the full paper and writes a two-host conversation covering findings, methods, and implications, all in plain language.
- 03
Listen
Most podcasts are ready in 2–3 minutes. Follow along with synchronized transcripts, ask questions, or switch to an audiobook.
Frequently asked questions
- How fast is it?
- Most podcasts are ready in 2–3 minutes. Complex or very long papers can take a bit longer.
- What sources can I use?
- arXiv, PubMed, PMC, OpenAlex, and any PDF you upload directly: research papers, preprints, lecture slides, or textbooks.
- Is it free?
- Listen to the public podcast library for free, get paper summaries at no charge, generate up to 3 podcasts each month, and ask 3 questions. Premium includes up to 100 podcasts and 30 audiobooks each month, unlimited Ask questions, and the full paper workspace. Premium is €9.99/month after the 7-day free trial, or €6.67/month, billed annually — save 33%.
- What does a podcast sound like?
- Two AI hosts have a conversation about the paper, like overhearing two researchers explain it to each other. You can also switch to an audiobook for a solo narrator reading the paper as written.
- Can I ask questions about a paper?
- Yes. Every podcast has a built-in AI assistant. Ask follow-up questions, request clarification, or explore implications, all grounded in the paper itself.
- Is there a mobile app?
- ResearchPod is available on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and on the web. Your library syncs across all devices.
Team
Noah Magel, Founder & CEO. Based in Berlin.
Try it now
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