What it does
• Subscribe to shows in ZeroAds (paste a public RSS). • We transcribe the episode (Whisper) and detect sponsor reads/insertions. • We cut those spans with FFmpeg and publish a clean RSS you can add to Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, etc.
Tech
• OpenSaaS stack (React + Node + Stripe), Python flask microservice, Postgres (Neon), Fly.io • Whisper for transcription; an LLM pass over timestamps to classify segments; surgical splices with FFmpeg • Typical run time: ~5 minutes for a 60-minute episode on current infra
Accuracy & limits
• ~90%+ on host-reads/dynamic insertions/network promos in our tests • Hard cases: sponsor shoutouts blended into content, very short bumpers, or poor audio • We bias toward avoiding content loss over aggressive cutting
Pricing
• Founding members: $5.99/mo (planned $7.99). Covers API/hosting and a creator compensation pool.
Privacy
• Server-side processing only; no user data sharing; works from publicly available RSS/audio.
Looking for feedback on
• False positives you’d worry about • Specific shows/episodes we should test • Whether pricing feels fair for the value/costs • What would make setup clearer/faster
Happy to dig into technical details and take tough questions - thanks!