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“See the whole thing is a world full of rucksack wanderers, Dharma Bums refusing to subscribe to the general demand that they consume production and therefore have to work for the privilege of consuming... all of them imprisoned in a system of work, produce, consume, work, produce, consume, I see a vision of a great rucksack revolution." -Jack Kerouac The Rucksack Entrepreneur podcast hosted by Ross Zeiger features short-form solocasts and interviews telling stories and lessons learned from business and travel. New installment released every Friday. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rucksack-entrepreneur/support

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    [14] Google Stitch is impressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 2:40


    [13] Google Omni - the best video generator I've tested so far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 2:54


    [12] Setting up Automations with Descript

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 2:05


    [11] When AI video is more trouble than it's worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 2:46


    Day 11/100

    [9] Building a Vet Clinic Ad with ElevenLabs Flows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 3:07


    [8] I made an AI ad using Melius (it was easy!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 3:56


    Day 8/100

    [7] AI Avatars are here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 4:58


    Day 7/100

    [5] Might Use Higgsfield for This Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 5:43


    Day 5/100

    [6] Figuring out how to get consistent characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 3:25


    So Claude Design can do motions graphics...sort of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 12:39


    Just discovered Remotion - here's my first attempt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 5:03


    Claude + Descript + Seedance Generated Today's Video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 4:52


    I'm making AI videos for the next 100 days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 12:17


    I'm making AI videos for the next 100 days

    [VIDEO] The Waymo Experience in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 8:32


    See video: https://youtu.be/ezs0R6OEuis

    Ross' 2026 Tech List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 27:46


    Ross' 2026 Tech List: https://www.notion.so/Ross-2026-Tech-List-2b813f534ccb802a8cf6c33214cff2fa?source=copy_link

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 29:08


    See the video of this story: https://share.descript.com/view/hjRgv8szBGi

    AI Browsers are here to change how you interact with the internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 3:13


    Revolutionizing Browsing: AI Browsers Are HereIn this episode, we explore the emergence of AI-integrated web browsers, highlighting recent launches like OpenAI's Atlas and Comet from Perplexity. The episode discusses the transformative capabilities of these browsers, such as voice controls and task automation, which simplify online shopping, manage emails, and automate bulk tasks.00:00 Introduction to AI Browsers00:23 Voice Controls and Shopping Assistance00:58 Automating Tedious Tasks02:07 Gaming with AI Assistance03:06 Conclusion and Recommendation

    What I've Learned from 3 Years Living in Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 11:50


    Three Years in Mexico: Personal Growth, Cultural Insights, and PracticalitiesIn this episode of the With Ross Podcast, the host reflects on his three-year journey of living in Mexico. He discusses his motivations for moving, the personal growth experienced, and how stepping out of his comfort zone has been an adventure. He draws inspiration from a conversation with Derek Sivers about the importance of challenging oneself. The episode also covers cultural insights, cost of living comparisons, safety concerns, and the benefits of participating in local community activities. Additionally, he shares his progress with learning Spanish and his overall satisfaction with life in Mexico.00:00 Introduction and Three-Year Milestone00:42 Why Mexico? Seeking Adventure and Growth01:11 Insights from Derek Sivers on Living Abroad03:16 Understanding Culture: American vs. Mexican05:16 Cost of Living in Mexico vs. the US06:58 Addressing Safety Concerns in Mexico07:59 Embracing Fitness and Wellness in Mexico City08:57 Learning Spanish: Challenges and Breakthroughs10:23 Overcoming Challenges and Loving Life in Mexico11:45 Conclusion and Looking Forward to Year Four

    Social Media just changed forever (Sora 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 7:02


    See the video of this episode: https://share.descript.com/view/lxvBfluo3vD

    Watch me make an app in the next 6 min 8 sec

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 6:07


    Watch the video: click hereUse CashCount: https://cash-count.replit.app

    5 insane ways I'm using AI in September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 8:46


    Personal TrainerAnki Card generatorDaily news briefingColorizing PhotosShopping Assistant

    AI 2027 (+ NotebookLM Demo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 39:16


    Show Notes: AI 2027 – Documenting the Future of Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode, we explore the rapid advancements in AI, focusing on the evolution of conversational agents and the groundbreaking capabilities of tools like Google's Notebook LM and 11 Labs. The discussion centers around the article "AI 2027" (written by researchers from OpenAI and other leading labs), which imagines possible futures for AI development—ranging from utopian to catastrophic. We break down the fictional “Open Brain” company, the escalating AI arms race, and the profound challenges of AI alignment and safety.Key Resources & Mentions:Notebook LM by Google"AI 2027" Article11 Labs (AI voice synthesis)OpenAIDescript (for podcast editing)DSCR (AI conversation tools)Topics Covered:The evolution of AI conversations and text-to-speechHow Notebook LM generates podcasts from multiple sourcesThe “Open Brain” scenario: AI research, alignment, and global competitionThe risks and opportunities of superintelligent AIWhat the future might hold for humanity and AIIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the links above for more information on the tools and articles discussed!

    Vibecoding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 10:27


    Vibecoding is changing the world. And I love it.

    AI Tool Creates Diagrams from Text (Impressive!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 6:07


    I was super impressed with Napkin AI (https://www.napkin.ai/) and needed to make a video about it.

    [VIDEO] Valle de Bravo,

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 6:35


    Watch the video for this episode: https://share.descript.com/view/Fvs86znIZa5

    Analyzing 2024 Predictions & Predicting 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 26:29


    Checking out what I got wrong in the 2024 predictions and making fresh predictions for 2025.

    Tren Maya Review: Is Mexico's High-speed Train READY? [video]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 12:56


    See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFHA19k3KSE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Full Circle: Back to Quintana Roo [video]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 18:48


    Recap of the latest adventure to Quintana Roo, Mexico in November 2024. See video: https://share.descript.com/view/iVhzIB8OU8O --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    The App Everyone is Talking About - Google NotebookLM

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 6:19


    Video link: https://share.descript.com/view/EweAb2gYk8l --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Museum & Food Tour of Mexico City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 9:43


    See Video: https://share.descript.com/view/BKteZnBO8zt 00:00 Exploring Mexico City's Museums 02:48 A Sweet Stop at the Museum of Chocolate 06:28 Dining Adventures: From Vietnamese to Tacos 07:20 Taco Time at Orinoco 09:07 Final Tastes and Farewells --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Biking to the Ancient Canals of CDMX (Xochimilco)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 7:47


    Join me on a day trip to Xochimilco, Mexico City. See video: https://share.descript.com/view/3WlaOn7J5Mm -- Ross Zeiger 00:00 Ride Plan 00:05 Historical Background of Xochimilco 02:05 Journey to Xochimilco 03:02 Exploring the Canals and Boats 03:56 Observations and Reflections 06:01 Interesting Facts and Conclusion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Coffeeing Myself [video link in show notes]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 17:12


    See Video: https://share.descript.com/view/cKG8ElEzQWn Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Event 00:35 Tasting the Finalist Coffees 01:35 Judging the Finalist Coffees 02:13 Exploring Different Coffee Flavors 04:47 Trying Cold Brew and Almond Milk 06:34 Discovering Tea at the Coffee Event 07:52 Sampling Snacks and Desserts 12:59 Learning About Coffee Roasting 15:05 Barista Competition Highlights 17:08 Conclusion and Farewell --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Tepoztlan - Trip Journal [video]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 19:16


    If you don't have Spotify, here's a link to watch the video: https://share.descript.com/view/NxA81j0cBfA Exploring the Magic of Tepoztlan: A Hike to Tepozteco Pyramid In this episode, the host takes us on an adventure to Tepoztlan, a 'Pueblo Mágico' near Mexico City, known for its beautiful landscapes and spiritual vibes. The journey includes a morning hike to the Tepozteco Pyramid, a struggle with the rain-soaked trail, and the challenges of dealing with stray dogs. The host reflects on the simplicity and beauty of Tepoztlan, explores local shops, and enjoys the rich history of the area. The video is a personal documentation of the trip, capturing the essence of Tepoztlan and its evolving hipster culture. 00:00 Arrival in Tepoztlan 00:44 Morning Hike to the Pyramid 01:33 Reaching the Pyramid 03:28 Exploring the Pyramid 04:32 Tepoztlan's Charm and Challenges 11:49 Local Coffee Shop Visit 15:19 Encounter with a Roadblock --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Grocery Shopping at the Mercado [video]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 3:41


    Video available on Spotify or at: https://share.descript.com/view/HKcgY4jpUvX --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Flying Machines Which Do Not Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 6:01


    Humans are notoriously short-sighted and pessimistic about technology. I think about this article often. Context: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Machines_Which_Do_Not_Fly --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    San Francisco - Trip Documentary [video]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 39:45


    I got a new camera and had way too much fun with it on a recent San Francisco trip. If you can't watch the video podcast on Spotify, you can also see it here: https://share.descript.com/view/zF4OGpzRIG9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    1000 True Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 10:13


    Reading of the essay 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly. All credit to the author. Read the original article here: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Exploring Life and Philosophy with Derek Sivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 52:54


    I sat down with Derek Sivers in Mexico City for this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    7 Steps to Internationalize Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 2:23


    From the simplest to the most advanced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Coming Age of Biotech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 7:17


    We are entering the Age of Biotech. Here's why I think so. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    4 Ways to Avoid Ads Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 2:04


    #1: Brave browser #2: uBlock origin #3: Pay for things! #4: Unsubscribe from newsletters & marketing emails --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    5 Common-sense Security Measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 4:11


    1: Get a credit freeze - go to the credit bureaus and do this right now 2: Use a password manager - I like bitwarden.com 3: Encrypt your data - Veracrypt is great for this 4: Change your router's password 5: Use 2FA but not by text - Authy is great --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    [Video] Checking out the Mexican Campaign Posters around town

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 4:39


    Join me on a walkabout to check out the Mexican election posters. See video: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dTfXpxZAoO5bNw7Il7cds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    ChatGPT 4o

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 9:11


    ChatGPT 4o is the latest and greatest AI tool to hit the market. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    SMALL Language Models: Phi-3 Mini

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 1:51


    Microsoft rolled out their Phi-3 Mini model yesterday and it's fast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Chat With Your Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 6:47


    Use AI to learn about...yourself. Tool shown: https://www.withsequel.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Checking out Llama 3 - Meta's Open Source AI Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 9:35


    Today, Llama 3. Video version available on the Spotify app. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    AI-Generated Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 6:28


    To make your own songs: udio.com Video for this episode is available on Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    How to help someone use a computer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 6:26


    Link to the article: How to help someone use a computer. by Phil Agre https://pages.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/agre/how-to-help.html AI Generated show notes: This episode is a reading of a timeless and relevant piece titled "How to Help Someone Use a Computer" written by UCLA professor Phil Agger in 1996. As we embark on a journey to guide others in using technology, we'll explore the practical advice and insights shared in this article, discussing the importance of empathy, effective communication, and empowering individuals to become more capable of navigating computer issues on their own. Tune in for this riveting read by the host, Ross. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Mexico's 2024 Presidential Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 5:21


    Welcome to the With Ross Podcast, where we delve into compelling topics from around the world. In our latest episode, "Mexican Presidential Elections 2024," we explore the upcoming historic election in Mexico. With the near certainty of the country's next president being a woman, this election grabs global attention. Join us as we discuss the leading candidates, their policies, and the major issues facing Mexico. From crime to social programs and structural reforms, we provide a high-level overview of the key elements surrounding this pivotal election. Tune in for an insightful journey into the political landscape of Mexico! 00:00 Potential first female, Jewish president of Mexico. 03:48 Election issues: crime, social programs, government reform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

    Stranger in a Strange Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 7:06


    Exploring a strange and unfamiliar land from the perspective of an outsider. Timestamps: 00:00 Efficient security, friendly Canadian greeting, boisterous atmosphere. 05:22 Large, luxurious trucks dominate the roads. Uniformity. 06:42 Towns filled with carbon copy buildings lack character. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

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