AI Podcast Generator with RSS Feed & ElevenLabs Voice

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

1. Open Telegram
2. Search for @BotFather
3. Create a new bot → Copy the token
4. Search for @userinfobot → Copy your chat ID
5. Save both for use in the Telegram node

Step 2: Create/Open an ElevenLabs Account

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

Step 3: Generate an OpenAI API Key

1. Log in to https://platform.openai.com
2. Generate your API key
3. 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

1. Go to n8n → Workflows → Import
2. Upload your .json file
3. In the RSS node, replace the default link with your own feed
4. Update the ElevenLabs node with:

• Your API key
• Voice ID

1. 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)