AI podcast generator with RSS feed & ElevenLabs voice

🧠 Overview

This n8n automation turns any RSS feed into a spoken podcast episode, using OpenAI for summarization and ElevenLabs for voice generation. The final audio is then sent straight to your Telegram for instant publishing or listening.

📌 Works with both self-hosted and cloud-based n8n instances. No-code podcasting made simple. 👥 Who is this for? Podcasters & creators who want to automate content News curators or newsletter writers Agencies turning articles into daily voice updates Anyone who wants to voice AI-generated summaries and distribute via Telegram 🚀 What this workflow automates 📡 Pulls the latest article from your chosen RSS feed 🧠 Uses OpenAI to summarize or rewrite the article 🗣️ Generates a natural-sounding podcast using ElevenLabs 📲 Sends the audio file to your Telegram inbox

🧰 What You’ll Need

🔗 RSS feed link (any source of fresh content) 🔑 ElevenLabs API key (for voice generation) 🧠 OpenAI API key (for summarization or rewriting) 💬 Telegram Bot Token & your personal Chat ID (to receive the audio) 🛠️ Setup Instructions Step 1: Get Your Chat ID & Telegram Bot Token

Open Telegram Search for @BotFather Create a new bot → Copy the token Search for @userinfobot → Copy your chat ID Save both for use in the Telegram node Step 2: Create/Open an ElevenLabs Account

Go to https://www.elevenlabs.io Copy your API key from the dashboard Choose your voice (the voice ID will be used in the workflow) Ensure your plan supports audio generation (free tier includes monthly usage) Step 3: Generate an OpenAI API Key

Log in to https://platform.openai.com Generate your API key Use GPT-4 or GPT-3.5 for best results Step 4: Configure Credentials in n8n

In n8n → Settings → Credentials, set up:

OpenAI API → Add your key HTTP Header Auth → For ElevenLabs Telegram Bot → Add your token Step 5: Import and Configure the Workflow

Go to n8n → Workflows → Import Upload your .json file In the RSS node, replace the default link with your own feed Update the ElevenLabs node with: Your API key Voice ID Update Telegram node with: Your bot token Your personal chat ID 🧩 Customization Tips Change the Feed Source

Swap out the RSS feed URL to pull from different blogs, news sites, or content platforms.

Control Script Style

Edit the OpenAI prompt to:

Make it more casual or formal Add a call-to-action or intro line Include a sign-off (e.g., “Thanks for listening!”) Use Different Voices

In ElevenLabs, you can:

Create a custom voice Choose one with a specific accent or tone Adjust stability or clarity for better results Add Distribution Channels

Send the audio to:

Email Notion Google Drive A podcast host with API support (e.g. Podbean, Buzzsprout)

🧪 Troubleshooting

Problem Solution Audio not generating Check ElevenLabs voice ID and credit limits Telegram not sending Ensure bot token and chat ID are correct RSS not pulling content Verify feed URL and test in browser Summary is too short/long Adjust prompt or temperature in OpenAI node 📣 Getting Support n8n Docs ElevenLabs API Docs OpenAI API Reference n8n Community 💌 Need help or customization? Email: [email protected] 🌟 Enjoyed this template? Give it a ⭐ in the library and help creators automate their podcast workflow with AI and voice tech!

“From RSS feed to voiced podcast in minutes — fully automated.”