Update app.py

app.py

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ def generate_podcast_script(api_key, content, duration):
     humor, and occasional off-topic chit-chat. Use speech fillers like um, ah,
     yes, I see, Ok now. Vary the emotional tone.
     Format the script as alternating lines of dialogue without speaker labels.
+    Separate each line with a blank line.
     Do not use any special characters, markdown, or formatting. Only include the alternating dialogue lines.
     Ensure the conversation flows naturally and stays relevant to the topic.
     Limit the script length to match the requested duration of {duration}.
@@ -45,14 +46,13 @@ async def text_to_speech(text, voice):
     return audio.read()
 
 async def render_podcast(api_key, script, voice1, voice2):
-    lines = script.split('\n')
+    lines = [line for line in script.split('\n') if line.strip()]
     audio_segments = []
     
     for i, line in enumerate(lines):
-        if line.strip():  # Skip empty lines
-            voice = voice1 if i % 2 == 0 else voice2
-            audio = await text_to_speech(line, voice)
-            audio_segments.append(audio)
+        voice = voice1 if i % 2 == 0 else voice2
+        audio = await text_to_speech(line, voice)
+        audio_segments.append(audio)
     
     if not audio_segments:
         logger.warning("No valid audio segments were generated.")
@@ -147,7 +147,8 @@ with gr.Blocks() as demo:
     
     def update_voices(lang):
         selected_lang = next((key for key, value in language_names.items() if value == lang), None)
-        return gr.Dropdown(choices=voice_dict.get(selected_lang, []))
+        voices = voice_dict.get(selected_lang, [])
+        return gr.Dropdown(choices=voices, value=voices[0] if voices else None)
     
     lang1_select.change(update_voices, inputs=[lang1_select], outputs=[voice1_select])
     lang2_select.change(update_voices, inputs=[lang2_select], outputs=[voice2_select])