Rebel Audio Launches Public Beta of AI Podcast Production Platform (EXCLUSIVE)

Nashville-based startup Rebel Audio has transitioned its AI-powered podcasting platform from an invitation-only phase into a public beta. The end-to-end solution allows creators to record, edit, and distribute content directly to major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. This move signifies a push toward democratizing high-end production tools and expanding global reach through integrated AI translation and voice cloning technologies.

Rebel Audio, an AI-driven podcasting startup advised by former “Apprentice” producer Mark Burnett, officially opened its platform to the public following a months-long private beta. The Nashville-based company, which emerged from stealth in March, offers an all-in-one suite designed to streamline the podcasting workflow. Users can manage the entire lifecycle of a show—from recording and editing to final distribution—without leaving the Rebel Audio ecosystem.

A standout feature of the platform is its AI-enabled translation capability, which allows creators to localize their content into more than 30 languages using a cloned version of their own voice. Additionally, the software includes tools for immediate clipping, enabling creators to generate short-form promotional content for social media. Founder and CEO Jared Gutstadt emphasized that the public beta aims to provide creators of all sizes, from those with 100 followers to those with 10 million, the same level of production power and global reach.

The company's growth is supported by a $4.15 million seed funding round involving investors such as Julie Gauthier, Benjamin Lurie, Jonathan Schulman, Launch Tennessee, and Market Square Ventures. Rebel Audio was developed in collaboration with Lattice Partners, an AI consulting firm and product studio. To showcase the platform's capabilities, Gutstadt is launching a new podcast titled “Rebels,” featuring high-profile guests including David Arquette, Don Lemon, Nile Rogers, Steve Levitan, and Neil Brennan.