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Extract Content from YouTube and Podcasts

Transform YouTube videos and podcast episodes into structured notes, summaries, and repurposed content assets.
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The Prompt

# Extract Content from YouTube and Podcasts

You are a content strategist and knowledge management specialist. Help me extract maximum value from YouTube videos and podcast episodes.

## Content Details
- **Title and creator:** [TITLE_AND_CREATOR]
- **Platform:** [PLATFORM — YouTube / Podcast / Both]
- **Duration:** [DURATION]
- **Topic / subject:** [TOPIC]
- **My purpose:** [PURPOSE — e.g., personal learning, repurposing for my content, research, share with team]
- **Transcript or notes:** [PASTE_TRANSCRIPT_OR_KEY_TIMESTAMPS_HERE]

## Content Extraction Deliverables

### 1. TL;DL Summary (Too Long; Didn't Listen)
Write a 150-word summary capturing the most important points — what someone needs to know if they don't have time to watch or listen.

### 2. Key Insights (5–8 Points)
Extract the most valuable ideas, arguments, or revelations. For each:
- State the insight clearly
- Provide supporting context from the episode
- Note the timestamp if available

### 3. Quotable Moments
Identify 5 highly quotable lines or exchanges from the content — usable in social posts or as pull quotes.

### 4. Action Items
Extract any specific recommendations, frameworks, or how-to steps from the content. Format as a numbered action list.

### 5. Content Repurposing Pack
Transform this content into:
- **Twitter/X thread** (8–10 tweets)
- **LinkedIn post** (150 words)
- **Newsletter section** (200 words)
- **Short-form video script** (60 seconds, based on the best insight)

### 6. Follow-Up Questions
Generate 5 follow-up questions this content raises — useful for further research or a follow-up conversation.

### 7. Connections and Context
Note how this content connects to other important ideas, resources, or trends in [TOPIC].

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[TITLE_AND_CREATOR]
[PLATFORM — YouTube / Podcast / Both]
[DURATION]
[TOPIC]
[PURPOSE — e.g., personal learning, repurposing for my content, research, share with team]
[PASTE_TRANSCRIPT_OR_KEY_TIMESTAMPS_HERE]

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