Podium

Podium — connector documentation

• MCP endpoint: https://podium.connectorbay.com/mcp
• REST API: POST https://podium.connectorbay.com/v1/tools/{tool_name}, described by the OpenAPI 3.1 spec at https://podium.connectorbay.com/openapi.json
• Transport: Streamable HTTP, stateless, MCP specification 2025-06-18 or later
• Authentication: none required. An optional Authorization: Bearer <key> raises rate limits.
• Health: https://podium.connectorbay.com/health · Tool schemas: https://podium.connectorbay.com/tools.json
• Publisher: Unify Dynamics LLC · connectorbay.com/podium · agent@connectorbay.com

What Podium is for

The practice work behind a good speech that has nothing to do with the topic itself — how should this kind of speech be structured, am I saying "um" too much, how do I time these sections, what's a good opening line, how do I calm my nerves before I start, am I speaking too fast for the time I have — answered locally, from hand-curated speechwriting and public-speaking reference content plus simple text analysis, without sending a transcript or draft anywhere outside this one call.

What it does

speech_structure_guide gives the section-by-section structure for five common speech types — informative, persuasive, toast, eulogy, and TED-style — with the beats to hit in each section and why that shape works for an audience. filler_word_checker is genuine text analysis: it scans a transcript for common filler words/phrases (um, uh, like, so, basically, actually, you know, I mean, kind of, sort of, and "right" used as a checking-in tag), returning a word count, a filler count, a filler rate per 100 words, and which specific fillers appeared most. speech_timer_planner takes a total speaking time and a list of named sections (optionally weighted) and computes a rundown with each section's duration and start/end timestamps. opening_line_ideas and closing_line_ideas give original, fill-in-the-blank templates for four opener categories (a question, a quote-shaped framework for a real quote you supply, a striking-statistic framework, a short story hook) and three closer categories (a call to action, circling back to the opener, a forward-looking statement), each tailored with a tip for the given speech type. nervousness_tips gives practical, non-medical tips for ordinary public-speaking anxiety — preparation, breathing before you start, starting slow, eye-contact anchors, reframing nerves as excitement, and physical grounding. pace_calculator computes the exact words-per-minute a speech needs to hit a target time and compares it against the commonly-cited average conversational speaking rate of 130-150 wpm, flagging an unusually fast or slow pace. toastmasters_roles_glossary explains the standard meeting roles used in Toastmasters-style public-speaking clubs (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Ah-Counter, Grammarian, Table Topics Master, General Evaluator, Individual Evaluator). rhetorical_device_glossary defines about 14 rhetorical devices useful in speechwriting (anaphora, tricolon/rule of three, antithesis, rhetorical question, alliteration, metaphor, hyperbole, chiasmus, epistrophe, anadiplosis, asyndeton, polysyndeton, simile, parallelism), each with a plain-English example written specifically for this connector.

What it is not

Not an official Toastmasters International resource, and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Toastmasters International — toastmasters_roles_glossary is general knowledge about how such clubs commonly run a meeting, written independently. Not medical or therapeutic advice — nervousness_tips covers ordinary public-speaking nerves with general wellness and preparation tips, not a treatment for an anxiety condition. Not a delivery coach that has heard you speak — filler_word_checker analyzes the transcript text you type or paste, not audio, so it can't catch tone, timing, or vocal filler that never made it into the transcript. And every opener/closer idea and quote-shaped framework is a structural template to fill in with your own true, specific details or a real, correctly-attributed quote — never a finished line and never a fabricated quote or statistic. It never calls any outside service or database — everything is either your own submitted text, analyzed locally, or a bundled hand-curated reference file.

Tools

Structure & lines

speech_structure_guide — The section-by-section structure for one of five common speech types (informative, persuasive, toast, eulogy, TED-style), what each section/beat is for, and why that shape works. Use for "how should I structure a eulogy", "what's the structure of a TED talk". Args: speech_type.

opening_line_ideas — Original, fill-in-the-blank opener idea templates — a question, a quote-shaped framework for a real quote you supply, a striking-statistic framework, and a short story hook — plus a tip on which tends to work best for the given speech type. Use for "give me an opening line idea for a persuasive speech". Args: speech_type.

closing_line_ideas — Original, fill-in-the-blank closer idea templates — a call to action, circling back to your opener, and a forward-looking statement — plus a tip on which tends to work best for the given speech type. Use for "give me a closing line idea for a TED-style talk". Args: speech_type.

Analyze & time

filler_word_checker — Genuine local text analysis: scans a transcript for common filler words/phrases (um, uh, like, so, basically, actually, you know, I mean, kind of, sort of, and 'right' used as a checking-in tag), and returns the total word count, the filler count, a filler rate per 100 words, and which specific fillers appeared most. Use for "check my speech for filler words", "how many times did I say um". Args: text.

speech_timer_planner — Allocates a total speaking time across named sections — proportional to each section's optional relative weight, or split evenly if no weights are given — and returns a rundown with each section's duration and start/end timestamps. Use for "help me time a 10-minute speech with an opening, three main points, and a close". Args: total_minutes, sections.

pace_calculator — Computes the exact words-per-minute a speech requires to fit a target time, compares it against the commonly-cited average conversational speaking rate of 130-150 wpm, and flags whether the required pace is unusually fast or slow. Use for "what pace do I need for a 5-minute, 700-word speech". Args: word_count, target_minutes.

Confidence & reference

nervousness_tips — Practical, non-medical tips for managing ordinary public-speaking nerves: preparation, breathing before you start, starting slow, eye-contact anchors, reframing nerves as excitement, and physical grounding. Use for "how do I calm my nerves before a speech", "I get anxious right before presenting".

toastmasters_roles_glossary — A factual reference of standard meeting roles used in Toastmasters-style public-speaking clubs (Toastmaster of the Day, Timer, Ah-Counter, Grammarian, Table Topics Master, General Evaluator, Individual Evaluator) and what each one does — general knowledge about how such clubs commonly run a meeting, not official Toastmasters International content, and not affiliated with or endorsed by Toastmasters International. Use for "what does the Ah-Counter do", "who runs a Toastmasters meeting".

rhetorical_device_glossary — A glossary of about 14 rhetorical devices useful in speechwriting (anaphora, tricolon/rule of three, antithesis, rhetorical question, alliteration, metaphor, hyperbole, chiasmus, epistrophe, anadiplosis, asyndeton, polysyndeton, simile, parallelism), each with a plain-English example written for this connector, never quoted from a real speech. Use for "what's anaphora", "give me speechwriting devices". Args: term.

Conventions

• Read-only. Every tool reads public data or computes; nothing is written anywhere and nothing about the user is stored.
• Result envelope. ok: true with data, or ok: false with a structured error (bad_input, not_found, upstream_error). degraded lists optional sources that were unreachable.
• Rate limits. Free tier 60 tool calls/minute and 300/day per user (keyed on the user identifier supplied by the host agent, else client IP); Pro keys raise this. Over-limit calls return HTTP 429 with Retry-After. initialize and tools/list are never counted.

Support

agent@connectorbay.com · connectorbay.com/podium/support

Podium — Privacy Policy

Effective 24 September 2026. Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us"), Menlo Park, California.

What Podium is. Podium is a connector (an MCP server and REST API) that AI assistants and personal agents call on your behalf for a fully local public-speaking skill-building toolkit: speech structure templates, a filler-word transcript checker, a speech timer/section planner, opening- and closing-line idea templates, nervousness-management tips, a speaking-pace calculator, a Toastmasters-style meeting-roles glossary, and a rhetorical-device glossary. You interact with your assistant; the assistant sends us only the arguments needed for that one tool call.

What we receive. The arguments of each tool call — which may include a speech transcript or draft, a word count, section names, or a speech type — the technical headers needed to serve the request (an IP address or a client identifier supplied by the assistant, and a Pro API key if you have one), and standard server logs.

We do not store, log, or retain any transcript or speech text you submit. filler_word_checker and every other tool analyze or compute on the text and numbers you send in memory, for that one request, and return a result — nothing about the content of a transcript, a draft, or a speech is written to a database, written to a request log, cached, or used to train anything. Request bodies are not logged.

What we do not receive or store. We do not receive your conversation with the assistant or your name, and we do not build a profile from your queries: each request is answered independently and nothing carries over between requests. Rate-limit counters (a client identifier and timestamps, never the request content) are held in memory for at most 24 hours. Hosting-provider access logs, which contain IP addresses and request paths but not request bodies, are retained for up to 30 days for security and abuse prevention.

Sub-processors. None — there is no upstream call at all; every tool either analyzes your submitted text locally, computes on numbers you provide, or reads from a reference file bundled with the server. Hosting: Vercel (United States regions).

Legal bases and your rights. Our processing is necessary to provide the service you request through your assistant. Because we store no personal data beyond short-lived, content-free logs, requests to access, correct or delete personal data are usually satisfied automatically; you can still contact agent@connectorbay.com and we will respond within 30 days. We do not sell or share personal information and do not use your data to train models.

Children. Podium is a general-audience service operated by the adult using the assistant.

Changes. We will post changes here with a new effective date.

Podium — Terms of Service

Effective 24 September 2026. These terms govern use of the Podium connector ("the Service") operated by Unify Dynamics LLC ("we", "us").

1. The Service. Podium is a fully local public-speaking skill-building toolkit — speech structure templates, a filler-word checker, a speech timer/section planner, opening- and closing-line idea templates, nervousness-management tips, a pace calculator, a Toastmasters-style meeting-roles glossary, and a rhetorical-device glossary. It is accessed through an AI assistant or directly over MCP or HTTP.
2. A practice aid, not a coach or a guarantee. Podium's filler-word detection, pace comparison, and other analysis are heuristic and provided for guidance only. They are not a review by a human speaking coach, do not assess delivery, tone, or audio, and following its suggestions does not guarantee a stronger speech or any particular outcome.
3. Not medical, therapeutic, or professional advice. nervousness_tips offers general wellness and preparation suggestions for ordinary public-speaking nerves; it is not a diagnosis, treatment, or substitute for professional care for an anxiety condition.
4. No affiliation with Toastmasters International. toastmasters_roles_glossary is general knowledge about how Toastmasters-style clubs commonly run a meeting, written independently. Podium and Unify Dynamics LLC are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Toastmasters International, and exact role names and duties vary by club.
5. Your content. You are responsible for what you submit (a transcript, a draft, a word count), and for filling in any opener/closer template with your own true, specific details or a real, correctly-attributed quote — do not use this Service to fabricate a quote, statistic, or claim.
6. Acceptable use. Automated use within the published rate limits is welcome.
7. Availability. The Service is provided "as is" without warranty. We may change, limit or discontinue it at any time.
8. Data. Our Privacy Policy describes what we process. In short: transcript and speech text is analyzed in memory for that one request and never stored or logged.
9. Pro keys. Optional Pro API keys are issued at our discretion, are personal to the holder and may be revoked for abuse.
10. Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Unify Dynamics LLC is not liable for any loss arising from use of or reliance on the Service, including any speaking, presentation, or event outcome. Our total liability is limited to US $100.
11. Governing law. California law; venue in San Mateo County, California.
12. Contact. Unify Dynamics LLC · agent@connectorbay.com · https://connectorbay.com/podium

Podium support

Email agent@connectorbay.com. We answer within two business days.

• MCP endpoint: https://podium.connectorbay.com/mcp
• REST API: https://podium.connectorbay.com/openapi.json
• Live status: https://podium.connectorbay.com/health

When you report a problem, include the question you asked your agent, roughly when, and which agent you used (for example Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini). Never send us passwords, account numbers or ID numbers. Podium never asks for them.