Most podcasts and radio programs on the internet don't offer transcripts, so if a topic interests you, you have to rely on titles and descriptions. Audiosear.ch is a search engine for radio programs and podcasts that solves this problem.
There are currently thousands of radio programs and podcasts hosted online for free. Unfortunately, the majority of them don't offer transcripts, so you have to go by titles, descriptions, and tags. That can be useful, but it's far from perfect, especially when you have to spend hours listening to a podcast just to see if it covers the topic you care about. Audiosear.ch is a free online service that lets you search through these programs and podcasts.
How AudioSear.ch Works
The Audiosear.ch search engine specializes in podcasts and radio programs. You just have to enter the site and type your keywords into the search bar. You can search for a program name, people, networks, topics of interest, or any other keyword. The search appears to work well for the most part, though there's still a chance the transcription might be inaccurate.
For example, searching for "windows 10" reveals all podcasts and programs that match in the title or description, but also shows you in which parts of the broadcast the term is used. You can change the sort order from relevance to date or duration on the search results page. Each result is listed with its name and related information, such as the main category (e.g., technology) and tags. There's also a detailed description of the podcast, along with other related podcasts on the topic, and an iTunes link you can click to open and listen to the podcast directly. The best part: AudioSear.ch is free and doesn't require registration.
Visit the official site at AudioSear.ch.
