This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Wait Splitout Automation Webhook n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automated Daily Podcast Summaries with n8n, OpenAI Whisper, and Gmail
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to automate daily summaries of top podcasts by genre using n8n, OpenAI Whisper, and Gmail. This powerful workflow combines multiple APIs to transcribe, summarize, and email podcast highlights.
   
   Keywords:  
   automated podcast summary, n8n automation, OpenAI Whisper, GPT-4 podcast transcription, Gmail API, podcast email digest, Taddy API, audio processing n8n, podcast genre automation, daily podcast report
   
   Third-party APIs used:
   
   1. Taddy API – for retrieving top podcast charts by genre.
   2. Aspose Audio API – for cropping the podcast audio to a manageable length.
   3. OpenAI API – for transcribing audio via Whisper and summarizing using GPT-4.
   4. Gmail API – for sending the final podcast summary via email.
   
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   Article:
   
   # How to Automate Daily Podcast Summaries with n8n and OpenAI Whisper
   
   In an era overflowing with content, keeping up with your favorite podcasts—let alone discovering new ones—can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, automation platforms like n8n make it possible to stay informed without lifting a finger. This article walks you through a clever n8n workflow that automates the process of identifying trending podcasts in a selected genre, generating insightful summaries via OpenAI’s Whisper and GPT-4, and delivering them to your inbox.
   
   Let’s dive into how this workflow functions, what tools power it, and how you can set it up in minutes.
   
   ## Overview of the Workflow
   
   The "Daily Podcast Summary" workflow uses a combination of third-party services to fetch, process, and deliver podcast summaries. It’s triggered daily at a specified hour, fetches top podcasts of a chosen genre, downloads a selectable excerpt of each, runs transcription and summarization through OpenAI’s models, and sends a formatted summary via Gmail.
   
   Here is a breakdown of each major step:
   
   ### 1. Triggering the Workflow
   
   The workflow begins with the "Schedule" node, which is configured to trigger the automation every morning at 8 AM. This ensures you'll receive fresh podcast summaries with your first coffee.
   
   ### 2. Fetching the Top Podcasts
   
   The next node, "Genre", allows you to specify the genre you're interested in—like TECHNOLOGY, COMEDY, or NEWS. This genre is passed into a query sent to the Taddy API via the "TaddyTopDaily" node. Taddy returns a list of the most popular podcast episodes in the United States based on Apple’s charts.
   
   ### 3. Processing Each Podcast
   
   The podcast data is split apart using the "Split Out" node, creating a path for each episode to be handled individually. Then comes a multi-stage process:
   
   - Download the full podcast episode file using the episode’s audio URL.
   - Crop the podcast to a 16-minute segment (from 8:00 to 24:00) via the Aspose Audio API. This focuses on the core of the episode where the main conversation generally occurs.
   - Check whether the cropped audio file is ready and, if so, continue; otherwise, wait and retry via the “Wait” and “If Downloads Ready” nodes.
   
   ### 4. Transcribing and Summarizing
   
   Once the cropped podcast snippet is ready, it’s sent to OpenAI’s Whisper model using the "Whisper Transcribe Audio" node. This converts spoken language to text. The transcription is then fed into OpenAI’s GPT-4o-mini model in the "Summarize Podcast" node. The result is a clean, structured summary that highlights key insights and themes from the episode.
   
   The prompt used asks the AI to contain the answer within 3–4 paragraphs and structure the response to start with phrases like “This episode focuses on…”
   
   ### 5. Formatting the Summary
   
   Summaries, podcast names, and episode links are assembled into an easily readable HTML email using the "Final Data", "Merge Results", and "HTML" nodes. The table in the email lists each podcast, its episode name (hyperlinked to its audio), and the AI-generated summary.
   
   ### 6. Sending the Email
   
   Finally, the "Gmail" node sends the compiled HTML email to your designated inbox. This means you wake up every morning to a digest of the top 10 podcast episodes in your chosen genre, complete with detailed summaries, all neatly formatted.
   
   ## How to Set It Up
   
   Setting this up is remarkably straightforward with n8n. Here are the basic steps:
   
   1. Sign up for a free n8n account and open a new workflow.
   2. Get a free API key from https://taddy.org/signup/developers and plug in your `X-USER-ID` and `X-API-KEY` in the "TaddyTopDaily" node.
   3. Visit https://developers.google.com/workspace/guides/create-credentials to set up your Gmail API and connect it to the "Gmail" node.
   4. Set your preferred genre in the "Genre" node (valid types include TECHNOLOGY, NEWS, ARTS, etc.).
   5. Enter your email address in the "Gmail" node to receive summaries.
   6. Optionally adjust the schedule time in the "Schedule" node or use a "Test Workflow" node for testing.
   
   ## Why This Workflow Matters
   
   This workflow not only saves time and keeps you informed, but also demonstrates the power of integrating multiple modern AI tools:
   
   - Taddy gives access to real-time podcast trends.
   - Aspose allows you to focus on the meat of each episode by cropping audio quickly.
   - OpenAI’s Whisper + GPT-4 API transforms raw audio into digestible knowledge.
   - Gmail delivers a neatly compiled report right to your inbox without manual effort.
   
   The result? A personal assistant that curates and summarizes listening content while you sleep.
   
   ## Conclusion
   
   If you've ever dreamed of a way to stay on top of your favorite podcasts without spending hours listening, this n8n workflow is for you. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a news buff, or a comedy lover, this automation can be tailored to suit your tastes and schedule. All it takes is a few API keys, some gentle configuration, and n8n takes care of the rest.
   
   Ready to give it a try? Head over to n8n.io and start building your smart podcast assistant today.
   
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   Feel free to modify the workflow for more genres, tweak the summarization style, or add Slack notifications instead of emails. The modular nature of n8n makes the possibilities nearly endless.

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.