Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for generating and distributing audio content including live interactions. In various embodiments, performers create audio content in a live room accessible by members of a digital media platform. Members may connect to the live room through the digital media platform to become part of the audio content creation process. The live room may be configured to enable a variety of live interactions including text messaging, call-ins, and virtual gifting in order to promote stronger engagement with content created on the digital media platform. Live audio content created by performers and/or members engaging in live interactions may be recorded and distributed on the digital media platform using an in-audio search functionality that exposes dialogue included in the audio content for text based search.