Enhancements

api_clients.py

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 from functools import lru_cache
-from typing import List, Tuple, Optional
+from typing import List, Tuple, Optional, Dict
 import aiohttp
 import elevenlabs
 import time
@@ -9,6 +9,37 @@ from models import OpenRouterRequest, OpenRouterResponse, Message, OpenRouterMod
 
 logger = setup_logger("api_clients")
 
+def preprocess_text(text: str) -> str:
+    """
+    Clean and format text by removing unwanted characters and formatting
+    
+    Args:
+        text: Raw input text
+        
+    Returns:
+        Cleaned text suitable for podcast generation
+    """
+    import re
+    
+    # Remove markdown-style formatting
+    text = re.sub(r'\*\*(.+?)\*\*', r'\1', text)  # Bold
+    text = re.sub(r'\*(.+?)\*', r'\1', text)      # Italic
+    text = re.sub(r'__(.+?)__', r'\1', text)      # Underline
+    text = re.sub(r'~~(.+?)~~', r'\1', text)      # Strikethrough
+    
+    # Remove action blocks and special formatting
+    text = re.sub(r'\[.*?\]', '', text)           # Remove [actions]
+    text = re.sub(r'\{.*?\}', '', text)           # Remove {actions}
+    text = re.sub(r'<.*?>', '', text)             # Remove <actions>
+
+    # Remove podcast-specific formatting
+    text = re.sub(r'\((?:pause|break|music|sfx|sound effect|jingle).*?\)', '', text, flags=re.IGNORECASE)
+    text = re.sub(r'\((host|speaker|guest)\s*\d*\s*:?\)', '', text, flags=re.IGNORECASE)
+    text = re.sub(r'#\s*\d+\s*[:.-]', '', text)   # Remove segment numbers
+    
+    # Clean up whitespace
+    return ' '.join(text.split())
+
 class OpenRouterClient:
     """Handles OpenRouter API interactions with comprehensive logging and error tracking"""
     
@@ -84,12 +115,43 @@ class OpenRouterClient:
             logger.error("Prompt too short or missing")
             raise ValueError("Please provide a more detailed prompt")
         
+        # Clean input text
+        cleaned_content = preprocess_text(content)
+        cleaned_prompt = preprocess_text(prompt)
+        
+        system_prompt = """You are an expert podcast script writer. Your task is to create engaging, 
+natural-sounding podcast scripts that flow conversationally while being informative and engaging.
+
+Follow these guidelines:
+1. Write in a conversational, natural speaking style that sounds authentic
+2. Break complex topics into digestible segments with clear transitions
+3. Avoid technical jargon unless necessary, explaining complex terms when used
+4. Use natural speech patterns:
+   - Contractions (I'm, we're, let's)
+   - Casual language
+   - Rhetorical questions to engage listeners
+5. Include brief pauses for emphasis and pacing (but don't mark them explicitly)
+6. Incorporate storytelling elements to maintain engagement
+7. End with a clear conclusion and call-to-action
+8. Keep paragraphs short and focused for easier delivery
+9. Use simple sentence structures that flow naturally when spoken
+
+Format the script for natural speech, avoiding any special characters or formatting."""
+
+        user_prompt = f"""Create a podcast script based on the following topic and content:
+
+Topic: {cleaned_prompt}
+
+Content to cover: {cleaned_content}
+
+Focus on making it engaging and natural to listen to."""
+
         try:
             request = OpenRouterRequest(
                 model=model_id,
                 messages=[
-                    Message(role="system", content="You are a podcast script writer."),
-                    Message(role="user", content=f"Create a podcast script from this content: {content}")
+                    Message(role="system", content=system_prompt),
+                    Message(role="user", content=user_prompt)
                 ]
             )
             

podcast_generator.py

@@ -1,9 +0,0 @@
-class PodcastGenerator:
-    def __init__(self, model_client):
-        self.model_client = model_client
-
-    def generate_podcast(self, scraped_content):
-        prompt = f"Create a podcast episode based on the following content: {scraped_content}"
-        response = self.model_client.generate(prompt, max_length=300)  # Assuming 300 tokens is roughly 3 minutes
-        podcast_text = response.get('text', '')
-        return podcast_text.strip()

tts.py

@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
-def text_to_speech(text, api_key):
-    import requests
-
-    url = "https://api.elevenlabs.io/v1/text-to-speech"
-    headers = {
-        "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}",
-        "Content-Type": "application/json"
-    }
-    data = {
-        "text": text,
-        "voice": "en_us_male",  # Specify the desired voice
-        "output_format": "mp3"  # Specify the desired output format
-    }
-
-    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data)
-
-    if response.status_code == 200:
-        audio_content = response.content
-        with open("podcast_episode.mp3", "wb") as audio_file:
-            audio_file.write(audio_content)
-        return "podcast_episode.mp3"
-    else:
-        raise Exception(f"Error: {response.status_code}, {response.text}")