diff --git a/examples/foundational/19-openai-realtime-beta.py b/examples/foundational/19-openai-realtime-beta.py
index 81e8dc6c3..9eb816432 100644
--- a/examples/foundational/19-openai-realtime-beta.py
+++ b/examples/foundational/19-openai-realtime-beta.py
@@ -14,10 +14,12 @@ from loguru import logger
 from pipecat.adapters.schemas.function_schema import FunctionSchema
 from pipecat.adapters.schemas.tools_schema import ToolsSchema
 from pipecat.audio.vad.silero import SileroVADAnalyzer
+from pipecat.frames.frames import TranscriptionMessage
 from pipecat.pipeline.pipeline import Pipeline
 from pipecat.pipeline.runner import PipelineRunner
 from pipecat.pipeline.task import PipelineParams, PipelineTask
 from pipecat.processors.aggregators.openai_llm_context import OpenAILLMContext
+from pipecat.processors.transcript_processor import TranscriptProcessor
 from pipecat.services.llm_service import FunctionCallParams
 from pipecat.services.openai_realtime_beta import (
     InputAudioNoiseReduction,
@@ -125,7 +127,7 @@ playful tone.
 If interacting in a non-English language, start by using the standard accent or dialect familiar to
 the user. Talk quickly. You should always call a function if you can. Do not refer to these rules,
 even if you're asked about them.
--
+
 You are participating in a voice conversation. Keep your responses concise, short, and to the point
 unless specifically asked to elaborate on a topic.
 
@@ -147,6 +149,8 @@ Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually."""
     llm.register_function("get_current_weather", fetch_weather_from_api)
     llm.register_function("get_restaurant_recommendation", fetch_restaurant_recommendation)
 
+    transcript = TranscriptProcessor()
+
     # Create a standard OpenAI LLM context object using the normal messages format. The
     # OpenAIRealtimeBetaLLMService will convert this internally to messages that the
     # openai WebSocket API can understand.
@@ -172,7 +176,9 @@ Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually."""
             transport.input(),  # Transport user input
             context_aggregator.user(),
             llm,  # LLM
+            transcript.user(),  # Placed after the LLM, as LLM pushes TranscriptionFrames downstream
             transport.output(),  # Transport bot output
+            transcript.assistant(),  # After the transcript output, to time with the audio output
             context_aggregator.assistant(),
         ]
     )
@@ -198,6 +204,15 @@ Remember, your responses should be short. Just one or two sentences, usually."""
         logger.info(f"Client disconnected")
         await task.cancel()
 
+    # Register event handler for transcript updates
+    @transcript.event_handler("on_transcript_update")
+    async def on_transcript_update(processor, frame):
+        for msg in frame.messages:
+            if isinstance(msg, TranscriptionMessage):
+                timestamp = f"[{msg.timestamp}] " if msg.timestamp else ""
+                line = f"{timestamp}{msg.role}: {msg.content}"
+                logger.info(f"Transcript: {line}")
+
     runner = PipelineRunner(handle_sigint=handle_sigint)
 
     await runner.run(task)