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D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:58 Sly Flourish News: Defending Out of the Fun, Rolling for Targets, 1d4 Con, Finished Dragonbane, Started Nimble 00:07:10 Sly Flourish News: Order now Before New EU Taxes 00:08:55 D&D & RPG News: Dyson Logos Bundle of Holding 00:11:06 D&D & RPG News: Free League Humble Bundle 00:12:21 D&D & RPG News: Dyson Logos Bundle of Holding 00:13:19 Kickstarter Spotlight: Book of Unnumbered Worlds by Kevin Crawford 00:15:32 D&D & RPG News: Merry Mushman Knock Sale with US Shipping 00:17:18 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Coming Soon to Kickstarter! 00:24:23 D&D & RPG News: D&D Community Advisory Group 00:32:20 Commentary: Ravenloft Horrors Within Quick Thoughts 00:44:38 Patreon Question: How Fast for a Level 1 to 20 Campaign 00:49:00 Patreon Question: Improv With VTTs 00:53:03 Patreon Question: Hard Drive Crashed, Using Analog Tools for Prep Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Subscribe to the Sly Flourish RSS Feed Defending Out of the Fun Roll to Target Big RPG Humble Bundle Free League Humble Bundle Dyson Presents 2026 Bundle of Holding Book of Unnumbered Worlds Merry Mushman Sale D&D Community Advisory Group Announcement EN World Ravenloft Horrors Within Spotlight Alphastream's Ravenloft Horrors Within – The Good Alphastream's Ravenloft Horrors Within – The Bad
Today we discuss the Harry Styles “Together Together” tour backlash and fan complaints, the latest hantavirus outbreak updates aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, Ebola outbreak concerns in Africa, and the Frontier Airlines runway accident that killed a man crossing the tarmac. We also get into the new Netflix "TheCrash" documentary about Mackenzie Shirilla slamming her car into a building killing her boyfriend and friend, Bethenny Frankel's TikTok shoe promotion controversy, Alex Cooper announcing her pregnancy, the NBA Playoffs and Knicks heading to the NBA Finals, my emergency vet visit after my dog ate raisins, and why my algorithm has become nothing but animal rescue videos, dying pets, and “pandas aren't real” conspiracy theories.Plus, another installment of the Secret Project series ;).Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the show! REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN BECOME A PATRON! https://www.patreon.com/tjms KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW! tjmsshow@gmail.com MY MUSIC GUYhttps://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic
Mike Switzer interviews Jessica Holdman, a reporter with the South Carolina Daily Gazette in Columbia, SC.
Hantavirus fears are growing after multiple reported deaths connected to the Hondius cruise ship raising questions about the Andes strain of hantavirus, rodent transmission, cruise ship safety, and why this story suddenly feels suspiciously like the plot of another global pandemic. We break down what hantavirus actually is, how it spreads, why experts are monitoring the situation, and why the internet is completely locked into this story right now.We also get into the Met Gala 2026, including my best dressed, worst dressed, and several outfits that looked like they were designed during a psychiatric evaluation. Then we discuss Golden Tempo winning the Kentucky Derby and Cherie DeVaux becoming the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, along with a bigger conversation about horse racing, the culture around it, and why people have such conflicting emotions about the sport.We also cover the Athena Strand murder case and Tanner Horner being sentenced to death in Texas, "Marc," the wounded sea lion in La Jolla that emotionally devastated the internet, plus West Wilson from Bravo's Summer House having his nudes leaked into the void against all of our will.Then we spiral into a deeper conversation. Specifically, what it actually feels like to be in relationships with people whose lives are constantly exploding, why some people unconsciously recreate instability over and over again, and how exhausting it is to be emotionally attached to perpetual dysfunction.The rabbit hole of the week turns into a full discussion about America's growing crisis of trust. Nobody believes the media anymore. Nobody trusts institutions. Every major news story immediately turns into conspiracy theories, hidden connections, and internet detectives trying to prove reality is fake. So what happens to a society when trust completely collapses? What does the next phase of that look like?Also in this episode:• Golf and homeownership updates• Why everyone collectively feels suspicious of everything nowAnd for the OG listeners sticking around until the end.. Yes! You are getting the Secret Project quiz this week. Enjoy!REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN BECOME A PATRON! https://www.patreon.com/tjms KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW! tjmsshow@gmail.com MY MUSIC GUYhttps://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic
It's May. In this episode you'll get the juicy Q&A but first we wake up and read the newspaper together like its 1926. It's very exciting.This episode is a slower, more normal-life reset than my usual. I'm seeing The Devil Wears Prada 2, planning a full backyard overhaul (truckload of plants incoming), and doing the most regular things imaginable this weekend. Then we get into the news!Bryan Johnson Claims His Wife Has a “Perfect” Microbiome & The Internet Reacts to Bizarre TweetWe break down the biohacker's obsession with optimization including his girlfriend's intimate health, the tweet heard around the internet, and the dynamics of their relationship that honestly put me right to sleep.Ray J Goes Off on Cam Newton's Funky Friday PodcastMore commentary on his personality, the lore I didn't know about, and why Ray J continues to be one of the most unintentionally insane people online.Erica Kirk's Unsettling Video Sparks Reactions After White House Correspondents Dinner IncidentWe analyze the highly unsettling vibes coming through yet another Erica Kirk video and reminisce on a time when we didn't know who she was.White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Attempt Involving Cole Allen Raises Security Concerns Around President Donald TrumpMy thoughts on what happened, how it was handled, and the broader implications.Alex Cooper Comments About Creating Division in Her Inner CircleWe get into the clip, the mindset, and why saying that out loud is… a choice.We wrap with a very juicy, insiders-only Q&A about my “Secret Project.” If you know, you know. If you don't, you should probably listen to Ep. 423 before pressing play on this one. Thanks for listening and supporting the show! Enjoy!REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN BECOME A PATRON! https://www.patreon.com/tjms KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW! tjmsshow@gmail.com MY MUSIC GUYhttps://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic
At some point in this episode, we're going to jump off a cliff together and I'm not telling you when ;).Before we get there, it's a pretty normal show. Life updates, home projects, travel, health and wellness, my mom visiting, beach days, and where my head's been at lately.In the news, we get into the Alix Earle vs Alex Cooper drama, looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular's alleged overdose during a Kick livestream, the Apophis asteroid and its projected 2029 Earth flyby, Coachella and Stagecoach recap, break down the leaked Summer House reunion audio, and get into the scandal involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini.We also cover Congressman Eric Swalwell's sexual assault and misconduct allegations, Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz engagement after 8 months of dating, and Ray J's insane claim that he's slept with over 12,500 women. We watch the video of Cam Newton interviewing him and it's hilarious.To close, I talk about Theo Von, identity, and how the stories you tell yourself can quietly shape your entire life if you don't question them.Thanks for listening and supporting the show! Enjoy! REVIEW THE SHOW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4ijzUBunTIHgVmahB0ISEN BECOME A PATRON! https://www.patreon.com/tjms KEEP IN TOUCH!INSTAGRAM » https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinemonroe/ TIKTOK » jacqueline.monroe EMAIL THE SHOW! tjmsshow@gmail.com MY MUSIC GUYhttps://soundcloud.com/robmonmusic
Lock your doors and turn up the bass because the legends are moving!
We've reached the end of another one, and what a trip this one was. Not to mention the wild Sanderlanche. In this episode we finally meet the Sorceress, find Charlie, and see Hoid's most dynamic ensemble yet. You really couldn't ask for much more. See how the crew feels about wrapping their first Secret Project on this week's episode of The Sanderlanche!
Okay… BIG moment. I'm finally shared something I've been working on behind the scenes for almost a year—and let me tell you… it's one of those "how did this even happen?!" stories that I LOVE. It all started with a random LinkedIn connection. You know how sometimes you just click with someone instantly? That's exactly what happened when Stephen Caldwell connected with me—serial entrepreneur, big thinker, and now… my partner-in-good-commotion. What started as a simple connection turned into a wildly exciting collaboration built on mutual respect, shared energy, and what I like to call a perfect "balance of talents." Let's just say I think Stephen Caldwell is a genius inventor! And I aint so bad myself when it comes to helping take a great idea to the moon. (Well not the actual moon however come to think of it - since we did go to the moon again this week for the first time in a long while - maybe I should think about getting this product on the next moon trip? Hmm. I'll tuck that away for now, but that's kinda how I think . Hello NASA? Hi It's Debbie Nigro. LOL) And now… I can finally introduce you to what we've been working on. Meet Alert Pop™ (Yes… It's Exactly What You Might Think It Is) Alert Pop™ is a sugar-free caffeinated lollipop made with organic green tea caffeine designed to help combat drowsy driving. Yep. A lollipop—with a purpose. But it's quickly becoming so much more than that. It's a better-for-you energy option for anyone who needs a little lift without the jitters, crash, or overload—and honestly, the response so far has been incredible. I did not invent it. Stephen did! But wow I'm proud to say I'm a Founding Partner, from out of the gate (actually since the moment the idea came out of his mouth) Stephen has a background in creating and manufacturing food products, so he knew and I knew he could bring this product to life. And he did! And based on the level of interest we're seeing? This feels like it's going to be a BIG winner. Why This Little Pop Packs a Punch Here's what makes Alert Pop™ so cool: Sugar-free (yes please ) Caffeine equals about ½ cup of coffee per pop Made with organic green tea caffeine We're adding L-theanine + B vitamins for focus No jitters. No crash. Flavors: Espresso / Blue Raspberry / Watermelon And… they actually taste GREAT. But here's the real kicker… It's not just about the caffeine—it's about how your body absorbs it. Because it's a lollipop, the oral stimulation keeps your brain engaged while delivering energy more efficiently. Who knew?! (Apparently… Stephen did. ) My Real-Life "Alert Pop Moment" True story… I'm sitting in my car in a dark supermarket parking lot around dinner time—exhausted, answering texts and emails, trying to convince myself to get out of the car and go food shopping. All I could think was… I need coffee. Then I remembered—I had Alert Pop™ samples in the car. I literally laughed out loud as I opened the espresso flavor thinking, "Let's see if this actually works…" It worked. Up. Moving. Shopping. Back in action. (And slightly amused that a lollipop just saved dinner LOL ) The Story Behind Alert Pop™ (This One Matters) This isn't just a clever idea—it's a meaningful one. Stephen is a family guy. Father of 5. Four are girls. He calls himself a Girl Dad. Married to Lory his partner in life and business forever. It was joyful meeting up with him and Lory and two of Stephens kids Lizzie and Alli Grace for the first time last September in Las Vegas. More good energy. When Stephen joined me here on The Debbie Nigro Show, he shared the moment that sparked everything—and it will get your attention for sure. His daughter Alli Grace ( in the photo wearing white) told him about a close college friend who fell asleep at the wheel after working and studying all night nonstop. He totaled his car. Walked away… thankfully. But it could have been very different. And like all of us, Stephen had that immediate thought: That could have been my daughter. That could have been me. That could have been anyone. That night, he woke up at 2AM and wrote down two words: Alert Pop™ And just like that… the journey began. Let This Sink In… 1 in 25 drivers admits to falling asleep at the wheel. And those are just the ones who admit it. We've ALL had those moments… "Wait… how did I just pass three exits?" So yes—this is a product. But it's also a purpose-driven solution to a very real problem. Big News… and We're Just Getting Started Things are moving FAST: Named Top 5 Best New Product (out of thousands!) at a major upcoming national trade show Stephen gets to present on the main stage in Las Vegas direct to top retailers Launching in travel rest stops nationwide this summer Getting massive love from: Students Busy professionals Healthcare workers Moms-on-the-move And yes… my 82-year-old Aunt Linda in Florida. (Aunt Linda is literally handing them out to her friends so they can keep up with her—iconic.) And let me just say… The espresso flavor? People are OBSESSED. Like… hiding-it-from-your-friends obsessed. Male Power & Female Power + Great Partnerships = Magic I have been very fortunate along the way to work with and still do - some incredibly brilliant men at the very top of their game. Men like Stephen Caldwell. Men who are 'best in class' at what they do and 'best in class' in how they treat the women in business who they work with - with total respect and appreciation. It matters. One of my favorite parts of this journey is the entire incredible team behind it—which includes powerhouse men yes but also other totally amazing powerhouse women helping bring this to life. No ego. All energy. Total collaboration. (You KNOW I love that.) And working with Stephen? Like I said I call him a 'genius'. He calls me an "energy bomb" And together? Let's just say—we're on a roll. The Bigger Picture This is about more than a product. It's about: Staying safe Making smarter choices Finding better-for-you energy alternatives And proving that great ideas often come from real-life problems that need solving In this case? Drowsy driving was the problem. Alert Pop™ became the solution. Final Thought (Because You Know I Always Have One…) If you've still got a pulse—you've still got a shot. And maybe… just maybe… Now you've got a better way to stay awake for it. Now THAT'S what I call Keeping the "Live" in Alive! Enjoy the podcast of my conversation with Alert Pop™ inventor Stephen Caldwell on The Debbie Nigro Show! If you'd rather read than listen, the full transcript is below. The Debbie Nigro Show airs on Wellness Wednesdays | 11–12 Noon Because it's all about Keeping the "LIVE" in Alive! (because the alternative isn't as festive )
The U.S. government built a device that could see the future. Then they shut it down — because every timeline led to the same place. In 2003, a classified Army document called the Gateway Process was quietly declassified. Buried inside it was a stunning admission: human consciousness is non-local, it exists outside linear time, and it can interact with the fabric of spacetime itself. That document was the surface. What came after was Project Looking Glass — an alleged black-budget program using rotating electromagnetic torus fields to observe branching probability timelines. Multiple whistleblowers from separate programs, spanning decades, described the same device independently. A microbiologist at S-4. A propulsion physicist. A Navy SEAL tasked with interpreting the outputs. Their stories should not align. They do. But the most extraordinary detail is what happened when the device stopped working. According to those who operated it, every probability, every branch, every possible future began collapsing toward a single convergence point — a moment where all timelines merge. The operators could no longer see past it. The device went quiet. Not because it broke. Because the future became singular. This episode traces Project Looking Glass from its origins in classified Army research through the testimonies of those who claim to have used it — and arrives at a conclusion that changes everything: the device demonstrated what consciousness researchers, quantum physicists, and ancient wisdom traditions have been saying for centuries. Your consciousness is not watching a fixed reality unfold. Your consciousness is choosing which reality unfolds. The government may have had a machine that proved it. You already have direct access. c and Energy Activation Through Flow Art and Voyages Through Space and Imagination. https://www.newearth.art/
Imagine sitting on a hidden treasure of clean energy and barely anyone knowing it! New Zealand might just be in that lucky spot with the South Taranaki Offshore Wind Project. This massive plan aims to generate around 1 gigawatt of power — enough to light up hundreds of thousands of homes. But it's more than just electricity; it could kickstart a whole new offshore wind industry in the country. No one has tried anything like this at scale in New Zealand before, so if it succeeds, it could totally transform the energy game. Tune in to see how this green revolution could change everything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'm so excited to announce that I'm finally publishing my book. It's called What Do You Want? and is officially launching March 25.This book is for entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and high performers who are tired of being busy but unclear.Inside, I break down a practical clarity framework to help you:• Eliminate distractions• Define clear goals• Make better decisions• Build momentum with focusIf you care about leadership, personal development, business strategy, productivity, and intentional living, this book is for you.Join the March 25 Live Launch Event here: [Insert Landing Page Link]There's huge bonuses available for business owners, entrepreneurs and teams.Clarity is a performance enhancer and that's what this book will help you find.Love This? Leave a ReviewHelp more pros find us and just take 10 seconds: • Apple Podcasts: [https://shorturl.at/Jhlez] • Spotify: [https://shorturl.at/8IeVM] Connect with Stephen Website: lifebuilder.co | LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/stephencourson] | YouTube: [youtube.com/@stephencourson] About Lifebuilder The Lifebuilder Podcast helps ambitious entrepreneurs and leaders gain clarity, eliminate distractions, and achieve their goals faster. Each episode gives practical strategies for personal growth, productivity, and building a meaningful life. If you want clear direction, better focus, and proven frameworks to win at life and work, this show gives you the tools to get unstuck and move forward.
Brendog's back in studio and this episode is stacked! On this episode of The Ride Companion Brendan Fairclough pulls back the curtain on his new SRAM deal and why it really happened, the new parts he's running (Boxxer / Maven / XX DH) and what it's like bolting fresh parts on… then riding a brand new custom downhill track in South Africa. Brendog also reveals details of his new travel series and teases which major platform could stream it, the real reason Monster Energy became a title sponsor of the World Cup Downhill series, watching A1 with Troy Lee, Danny MacAskill's mind blowing bridge ride, downhill bike set-up tips and much more! Episode Sponsors:- - SRAM: https://www.sram.com/en/sram - Want an easy way to tick your daily nutritional needs? Support the show and get 15% OFF HUEL products with code 'RIDE' at https://huel.com/. Unlock a healthier, easier way to eat with Huel — nutritionally complete meals in minutes, so you can focus on what really matters… biking. - Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk - Kecks → 10% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://kecks.co.uk Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk
Remote Work ist mehr als Laptop am Strand. In dieser Solo-Folge spricht Ann-Katrin über das Konzept vom “geliehenen Leben”, ihre ambivalente Liebe zu Kapstadt, Verantwortung als Unternehmerin und warum gute Absichten nicht automatisch etwas verändern. Außerdem: ein brisanter Musiklizenz-Streit in der Creator Economy und ein neues Baby got Business Projekt. Worüber gesprochen wird: *Warum fühlt sich Kapstadt mehr nach Zuhause an als jeder andere Ort? *Ist Remote Work wirklich Freiheit – oder nur ein Perspektivwechsel? *Reichen gute Absichten, um wirklich etwas zu verändern? *Wie viel Verantwortung tragen wir als Creator im Ausland? *Was passiert gerade zwischen Christian Wolf und Sony Music? Timecodes: 00:00:00 - 00:03:42 Intro & KI-Crashkurs 00:03:43 - 00:15:05 Remote-Work-Kultur 00:15:06 - 00:21:03 Kapstadt zwischen Zuhause-Gefühl & Realität 00:21:04 - 00:29:13 Engagement vor Ort: Verantwortung & NGO-Arbeit 00:29:14 - 00:35:39 Creator-Drama, Secret Project & Ausblick Werbung: Hier findet ihr alle aktuellen Supporter unseres Podcasts & aktuelle Rabattcodes. In unserem KI Crash Kurs für Social Media lernst du, KI strategisch und praxisnah für Content einzusetzen – inklusive Tools, Prompts und Workflows für Bild, Video und Text. Jetzt anmelden! In der Folge erwähnt: Hands And Feet NPC Hier findest du mehr über uns: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Impressum YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. #1320 Epstein's Secret Project: Genetics, Power, and the Story They Tried to Bury For years, we were told the Epstein case was closed. But newly surfaced documents, buried emails, and emerging witnesses suggest a far darker dimension—one centered on genetics, eugenics, and engineered human life. Did Epstein's ambitions extend beyond trafficking and blackmail into the realm of biotech and elite reproduction? Richard Syrett sits down with retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. and Epstein investigator Peter Schinn to examine the evidence, the silencing of key voices, and the questions mainstream media still won't touch. Was Epstein building something far more ambitious—and disturbing—than we were led to believe? And who inside powerful institutions knew exactly what he was trying to create? GUEST: Peter Schinn is Associate Director of Epstein Justice and a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who has spent more than a decade investigating the Jeffrey Epstein network. Identified early as a “problem” by figures within Epstein's orbit, Schinn has examined newly released documents, witness testimony, and institutional connections surrounding Epstein's operations and alleged scientific ambitions. His work focuses on accountability, transparency, and uncovering unanswered questions about Epstein's funding, influence, and long-term objectives. Schinn brings a disciplined investigative background and insider perspective to one of the most controversial and unresolved stories of our time. WEBSITE: https://epsteinjustice.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF off any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/
In this week's episode, we look at five business lessons for indie authors from Brandon Sanderson's recent Apple TV deal. Once again it is time for Coupon of the Week! This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Silent Order series at my Payhip store: CALASKAR25 The coupon code is valid through February 9, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this winter, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 288 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is January the 30th, 2026 and today we are discussing five additional business lessons for indie authors from Brandon Sanderson in the aftermath of his recent Apple TV deal. Before we get into that, we will have a Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing and publishing progress. First up is Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Silent Order series at my Payhip store. And that coupon code is CALASKAR25. And as always, you can get the coupon code and the links to my Payhip store in the show notes of this episode. This coupon code will be valid through February the 9th, 2026. So if you need a new science fiction ebook to read for this winter, we have got you covered. And now for an update on my current writing and publishing projects. Now that Blade of Storms is out and is doing well (thank you all for that), my main project is now Cloak of Summoning, and I am 34,000 words into it as of this recording, which puts me on Chapter 6 of 23 in the outline. I think it's probably going to come out in March because February is a short month and Cloak of Summoning is going to be a long book. So hopefully it should come out early in March. I'm also 1,000 words into Blade of Wraiths, which will be the fourth book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. That will be my main project once Cloak of Summoning is done. So hopefully that will come out in probably April or thereabouts. In audiobook news, recording is very nearly completed for Blade of Shadows, the second book in the Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series, and that will be narrated by Brad Wills. Hollis McCarthy is currently working on the audiobook of Cloak of Titans, and I think she's about halfway through. So hopefully we should have some new audiobooks for you to listen to before much longer. And that is where I'm at with my current writing and publishing projects. 00:02:04 Main Topic of the Week: 5 Business Lessons For Indie Authors From Brandon Sanderson Now onto our main topic this week, five additional business lessons for indie authors from Brandon Sanderson. And I think it is objectively factual to say that Brandon Sanderson is probably the most successful fantasy author who is currently publishing. Beyond the sheer number of sales, what many find most impressive about what he's achieved is his company, Dragonsteel Entertainment, that he has been able to create. It consists of Kickstarter campaign work, special book editions, a successful convention, merchandising (including an RPG), and a whole slew of other things. Even for authors like me operating on a much smaller scale, there are a few things to learn from his success at publishing and creating a specialized empire. Now what's amusing is the notes for the show were prepared a couple of weeks ago, but a few days ago, the news was announced that Brandon Sanderson entered into a licensing deal with Apple TV to produce adaptations based on his Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series. As the author himself said on Reddit, "The decision to pick Apple was due to two factors. First, the levels of approvals and control. Apple wants to be a true partner with me and they feel like they really get what I want to do. Second, their track record. Apple does fewer things, but higher quality than some other studios. I find virtually everything of theirs I watch is excellent and creator driven." So that and an impressive degree of creative control he wrung out of Apple for this and if you are at all familiar with the history of movie adaptations, you know that the author getting any degree of creative control does not happen all that often. Usually what happens is the studio cranks out the adaptation that butchers the book and then it disappears into obscurity. So this actually happens to tie in quite well with the original theme of today's episode, which is the Five Business Lessons from Brandon Sanderson. He was able to reach this level of success by following these five business lessons consistently over a period of decades. So we will go into that now. #1: Find a way to meet fan demand and find gaps in the market. Sanderson was ahead of traditional publishing when it came to responding to fan requests for high quality letter bound or other enhanced special editions. By focusing on this gap in the market, he was able to meet a need expressed by his most passionate fans and get an additional round of sales from existing customers who already have the mass market paperbacks or ebook versions. Even in an age with ebooks and audiobooks, physical copies are still important to many readers, partly because they can't be deleted off your ereader. This is even more true of special editions being gifted or displayed like decor. He further cemented the respect of his fans by spending a great deal of time and effort adding elaborate details like gilding and full color illustrations to the premium editions. He listened to fan demand and exceeded their expectations without pricing out or alienating fans by only offering the premium versions. It's also been long been a complaint of readers that they can't buy bundles of the physical book, ebook, and audiobook at the same time. There's a wide variety of reasons it's not easy or even possible to bundle these formats together, but Brandon Sanderson found a way to make it work with books from his largest Kickstarter campaign because he was controlling the production of all three formats. He found a gap in the market by addressing this need and made fans feel like they're getting a more complete experience by getting the formats all at once. #2: Take advantage of an opportunity. One of the most surprising parts of Brandon's largest Kickstarter campaign is how one of the Secret Project books, Tress of the Emerald Sea, took off on BookTok and became popular with readers who haven't read other Brandon Sanderson or even fantasy books before. Tress also gave potential readers who are intimidated by how prolific he is and how long and interconnected the books in his series are a chance to try his writing in a less intimidating way. Dragonsteel responded to this development by commissioning special editions of Tress, Mistborn, and The Emperor's Soul in a Sanderson starter pack on the TikTok shop, which did extremely well. Authors who are prolific would do well to think about entry points in a similar way. What are your "starter pack" books? How can people feel more comfortable trying out your work and sampling from your books in your different genres? For myself, one way I do this is making the first book in almost all my series permafree. This gives people a chance to try my work without making a financial commitment, and usually the second book is $0.99, which is a little bit of a financial commitment, but not very much. And if someone has read the first two books in the series, odds are they are probably going to continue on to the full price rest of the series. #3: Be transparent. Brandon uses weekly update videos and his podcast to update readers on his writing and publishing progress as well as new merchandise releases. If there is a delay or an unexpected development, he can use this outlet to explain what happened in more detail. For example, when there was a delay in the printing of the premium hardcover of Tress of the Emerald Sea, he posted to Kickstarter, social media, and his weekly video to explain what happened and what Dragonsteel was doing to address it. For myself, I include writing updates at the beginning of each of my podcast episodes and also post updates to my website and Facebook page on a regular basis. He also posts a State of the Sanderson every year on his website and YouTube channel that summarizes the status of his various projects in a more collected form so more casual fans can catch up on his news there. This level of transparency builds trust with your readers. Some authors hide from failed promises about publishing dates or future books, but it's better to be transparent when something changes than to act like it never happened or keep giving vague answers. For example, very recently, I'd hoped Cloak of Summoning was going to come out in February, but like I explained at the start of the episode, it's a long book, February is a short month and I've got a bunch of stuff to do in February that's not related to writing, so it's probably going to be early March that the book comes out. #4: Keep creative control. One of the reasons that even during the era of peak streaming, we did not see an adaptation of a Brandon Sanderson book (besides Wheel of Time, which doesn't really count because it mostly belongs to Robert Jordan and the series didn't last long enough to get to the final books in the series that Sanderson authored). It was in part because creative control of the work is important to him. He wants to find a production company that respects his work and is at least reasonably faithful to the original books. As anyone who has been disappointed by a show or movie that was created by people unfamiliar with the work or uninterested in following the original plot knows, that is not as simple of a request as you might think. Like of all the books I've read that have had TV or movie adaptations, I think I can think of only three adaptations that were better than the original book: Goldfinger (because Goldfinger's plot in the movie made more sense than it did in the book), The Godfather (because The Godfather movie frankly eliminated some unnecessary and frankly weird subplots from the book), and I think the show adaptation of Wolf Hall (because I've been reading the Wolf Hall books this year and while the books are good, I think the show kind of gets to the point in a better way and avoids some of the long internal monologues that Cromwell has that seem to kind of not be necessary, but that could be a matter of taste). So, but back to the main point, out of all the adaptations I've seen, I think I've only encountered three that were better than the original source material. So you can see how having creative control of the adaptation will be very important for an author. Even though most books will never become movies or shows, keeping as much creative control as possible is extremely important as a writer in general and indie publishing allows you to do that, which I found has been very useful to me in my writing career, especially after I started doing my own audiobooks because then I can move the audiobooks to different stores and make bundles of them as I want without having to fight with the rights holder about that. #5: Find good people you can trust and treat them well. One of the most underrated elements of Sanderson's success is that he has built a strong and loyal team at Dragonsteel headed by his wife, Emily, who is co-president of Dragonsteel Entertainment. The company has over 50 employees that work on merchandise, the podcast, the convention, and all of Sanderson's various projects, which baffles my mind because I don't think I talk to 50 different people in a month, let alone every day. Many of the employees are longtime friends (some going back as far as college) or family members, but Emily says that it's still important that each employee is qualified for their role. Treating employees well is a stated priority of Sanderson. One specific example is how he structures his major annual sale, which is called Light Day, early in November to not take place over the American Thanksgiving holiday, and the Dragonsteel Shop has earlier Christmas holiday ordering deadlines than most online stores do so his employees can have more time off around that holiday. Another example of treating others well is although many people have offered to volunteer at the Dragonsteel Nexus Convention, he hired temp employees instead. I hope that one of the reasons I've been able to keep employees like a cover designer and narrators for so long is that I try to treat people well. I try to act professionally, not make unreasonable quote requests, and pay people promptly. You can get away with a lot if you pay people on time as agreed. I'm not saying this is an excuse to act like a jerk, however, you will find that people are much more patient with you and much more willing to accommodate reasonable requests when they know that you will in fact pay on time when they are done. So finally, although you and I may never manage a media empire like Dragonsteel Entertainment, you and I can still learn from Sanderson's success and take lessons and apply them to our own businesses from what he has done well. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful and interesting. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.
Hey everybody, welcome to the RV Podcast News Edition for Monday, January 19, 2026. I'm Mike Wendland.This is where we cut through the noise and bring you what's really happening right now in the RV lifestyle and the RV industry. Five stories this week, and taken together they paint a clear picture.The RV world is not just changing. It is restructuring.Let's get started.STORY 1. TAMPA SUPERSHOW AND THE MEGA-DEALERS GET EVEN BIGGERThe Florida RV SuperShow wrapped up this weekend in Tampa, and once again it was the Super Bowl of RVing. Huge crowds, massive inventory, and a lot of signals about where the industry thinks things are headed.One number really stood out.Lazydays RV, now operating as Lazydays RV powered by Campers Inn, announced it brought more than 450 RVs to the show. Four hundred and fifty units on the grounds. There were over 1,300 new models here. That means Lazydays, if it really bought that many uits - I didnt count them - accounted for a third of the total new units on display.That is more than confidence. That is making a statement and claiming market power.It highlights how the biggest RV chains keep getting bigger. Camping World, General RV, Blue Compass, and Campers Inn have all been aggressively buying up smaller dealerships across the country.In many markets, those big names now sit next to each other, or even across the street from one another.That kind of saturation creates brutal competition and raises a serious question. How many stores can a market really support?What we kept hearing in Tampa is that 2026 may be the year underperforming locations start quietly closing.We already saw a preview late in 2025 when Camping World abruptly shut down its store in Escanaba, Michigan.For shoppers, this environment cuts both ways. There is more inventory and more choice, but dealers are under pressure to move aging stock. That pressure can work in your favor, if you negotiate wisely.STORY 2. INFLUENCER FATIGUE. THE MARKETING MODEL IS BREAKING DOWNAnother major theme at the Tampa show had nothing to do with floorplans.Influencer fatigue.By our count, there are now at least 500 so-called RV influencers. Probably more. Anyone with a cellphone camera can claim the title, and many have.For years, manufacturers poured money, free gear, and perks into this system.But saturation has changed everything.Behind the scenes, RV manufacturers and marketing teams are saying the influencer model no longer delivers like it once did. They report being flooded with demands for free RVs, guaranteed commissions, and paid travel just to show up.There are clear signs of a pullback.Winnebago has ended relationships with some influencers. Keystone RV has done the same.The issue is trust. When every product is “the best ever,” audiences stop believing any of it.I overheard it firsthand in Tampa. Outside the influencer building, one man said, “I'd be an influencer too if they gave me free stuff. But since that hasn't happened, I don't trust what any of them say. Free stuff and money can buy anything.”That comment captures the problem perfectly.STORY 3. TARIFFS ARE HAMMERING MANUFACTURERS, AND ROADTREK MAY BE THE HARDEST HITAnother major topic of quiet but intense conversation at the SuperShow was tariffs and the damage they are doing to certain RV manufacturers.Start with Europe.The Italian manufacturer Wingamm has been trying to bring compact Class B style motorhomes into the U.S. market for at least the last four years. At one point, the tariff hit on a Wingamm imported from Italy was estimated at roughly $70,000.That nearly killed the effort.The tariff has since been restructured into a fixed import fee announced in mid-2025, about $9,500 on the Oasi 540.1 and roughly $11,100 on other models. Even so, Wingamm has now turned to crowdfunding to help finance its U.S. market entry.Canada is being hit even harder.Many popular Class B vans sold in the U.S. are built in Canada. Tariffs stack up at every step.A prime example is Leisure Travel Vans.Their Unity models use Mercedes Sprinter chassis and major components built in Germany, shipped to Canada, assembled there, and then exported to the United States. Tariffs apply to the chassis, the imported parts, and the finished vehicle.Industry sources say tariffs alone are adding at least $20,000 to the price of a Leisure Travel Vans motorhome. The new Mercedes Benz model that introduced at the show last week was sticker shock on steroids. It's show price was $272,000. For a B + van. Over a quarter of a million dollars! Yikes. And then there's Class B campervan maker Roadtrek, made in Ontario.Roadtrek's situation may be the most severe.The company has struggled since 2019, following a massive financial scandal involving its previous owners that ended in bankruptcy. Roadtrek is currently owned by a French RV company that took control as part of that restructuring.Since then, Roadtrek has faced repeated Mercedes Sprinter chassis shortages, production disruptions, a weak market, and the loss of key personnel.Most recently, Roadtrek lost its longtime National Sales Manager, Mike Williams, widely known across the industry and to customers as “Canada Mike.” He has now joined Sunshine State RVs in Gainesville, Florida, where some are already calling him “Florida Mike.”That is a significant loss of leadership and visibility for the brand.At Tampa, the buzz was everywhere. Roadtrek is struggling badly, and many insiders believe the company may be for sale again. Nothing official, but the talk was constant and came from dealers, current employees, and industry veterans.Tariffs are a huge reason for all of this pressure.STORY 4. MORE CONSOLIDATION, MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN LIKELY TO BE SOLDAnd speaking of major brands being in play, we're hearing strong indications of another significant acquisition.Multiple sources tell us that Midwest Automotive Design, a high-end builder of luxury Class B motorhomes on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform, is about to be sold.The buyer, according to what we're hearing, is Alliance RV.Alliance RV was founded in 2019 by industry veterans Ryan and Coley Brady and is best known for its Paradigm line of luxury fifth wheels. The company has built a reputation for high-quality construction and strong customer loyalty.Midwest Automotive Design is a powerhouse in the luxury van segment. It is known for models like the Passage and Luxe Cruiser and has also built private-label vans for Ultimate Toys, Chinook, Holiday Rambler, Fleetwood, and American Coach under the REV Group umbrella.This is not a small boutique operation.If confirmed, this move would signal Alliance's expansion beyond towables into the premium motorized market.It reinforces the larger pattern. The RV industry is entering a major consolidation phase, with strong operators positioning themselves to acquire respected niche brands as costs rise and margins tighten.STORY 5. ZION NATIONAL PARK WILL RESTRICT LARGE RVS ON A KEY ROUTENow an important heads-up for anyone planning a Southwest RV trip.Zion National Park has announced a major change taking effect June 7, 2026.Large vehicles will no longer be allowed to travel through the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway, including the famous tunnel.Vehicles longer than about thirty-five feet, wider than seven feet ten inches, taller than eleven feet four inches, or weighing more than fifty thousand pounds will be prohibited. The long-standing escort system for oversized vehicles is being eliminated.The Park Service says the road was never designed for modern RVs and that safety concerns drove the decision.You can still visit Zion, but many large motorhomes and fifth wheels will need alternate routes or off-site parking.This is a major planning issue for RVers heading west.BONUS STORY. HONDA OFFICIALLY ENTERS THE RV SPACE WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT TRAILERAnd here's one of those moments when we get to say, we told you so. This is a BONUS STORY THIS WEEK.Two episodes ago, we reported that Honda was quietly working on something big in the RV space. Now it's official.Honda has unveiled the Base Station Prototype, an all-new lightweight travel trailer designed by Honda engineers at the company's U.S. research and development centers in Los Angeles and Ohio.This is not a rebadged camper. Honda says the Base Station Prototype brings segment-first innovations that only Honda can deliver.The stated goal is to “democratize outdoor adventures.” In plain English, make RVing accessible to more people.Honda designed the Base Station to be towed by many of the most popular vehicles in America, including crossovers like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, as well as electric vehicles such as the Honda Prologue and Honda's upcoming 0-Series SUV.That is a major shift.Most lightweight trailers still require full-size trucks or large SUVs. Honda is aiming directly at the millions of households that already own smaller vehicles and have been priced out of RV ownership.Honda also says the Base Station will remain competitively priced in the lightweight travel trailer segment, signaling this is not just a concept vehicle but a serious market entry.If Honda follows through, this could reshape the entry-level RV market in a very big way.And as soon as we can see one in person, you know we'll bring you a full report.CLOSINGAlright. That's this week's RV News Edition of the RV Podcast. For links, documents, and deeper background on every story we covered today, be sure to check the show notes on our website at RVPodcast.com. That's our central hub for everything we do, podcasts, blogs, videos, and our community.You can also leave us a voice message, comment, question, or tip right there on the site. We read them all, and many of them help shape future episodes.And a quick reminder that on February 5, I'll be hosting a live, interactive RV Travel Planning Workshop designed to help you plan smarter trips, avoid costly mistakes, and travel with confidence. You'll find all the details and registration information at RVPodcast.com/workshop.That's your RV Podcast Monday News Edition for Jan. 19, 2026. We'll be back Wednesday with our Stories from the Road RV Podcast. I'm Mike Wendland. Thanks for listening, and until next time, have fun, make friends, and find adventure. Happy Trails.Sources and Further Reading2026 Florida RV SuperShow and Dealer ConsolidationLazydays by Campers Inn Brings Over 450 RVs to Tampa Showhttps://rv-pro.com/news/lazydays-by-campers-inn-brings-over-450-rvs-to-tampa-show/Florida RV Trade Association, Official 2026 Florida RV SuperShow Pagehttps://www.frvta.org/show/florida-rv-supershow/Influencer Fatigue and RV Marketing ShiftWinnebago Industries Corporate News and Investor Updateshttps://investor.winnebagoind.com/Keystone RV Company Official Sitehttps://www.keystonerv.com/Tariffs and Cross-Border RV Industry ImpactRV Dealers Association of Canada Update on Counter Tariffshttps://rvbusiness.com/rvda-canada-gives-update-on-counter-tariffs-on-u-s-rvs/How Tariffs Could Impact the RV Industryhttps://www.rv.com/rv/how-tariffs-could-impact-the-rv-industry/Canadian RV Association Statement on U.S.–Canada Tariff Impacthttps://www.rvnews.com/crva-issues-update-on-u-s-canada-tariff-impact/Class B Forum Discussion on Canadian Tariffshttps://www.classbforum.com/threads/canadian-tariffs.654811/Wingamm European Import TariffsWingamm Official Websitehttps://wingamm.com/Wingamm Oasi 540.1 Model Pagehttps://wingamm.com/en/oasi-540-1/Invest in W Motorhome Sales North America (equity crowdfunding on StartEngine)https://www.startengine.com/offering/wmotorhomeLeisure Travel Vans Tariff ExposureLeisure Travel Vans Official Websitehttps://leisurevans.com/Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Global Production Informationhttps://www.mbvans.com/en/sprinter/Roadtrek Company BackgroundCourt-Ordered Receivership for Erwin Hymer Group North America (which included Roadtrek)https://rvldealernews.com/the-court-appointed-receivership-auction-of-erwin-hymer-group-north-america-will-begin-on-tuesday-july-16-and-continue-until-friday-july-19-2019/How Rapido Group Plotted the Rebirth of Roadtrek https://rv-pro.com/features/how-rapido-plotted-rebirth-roadtrek/ Roadtrek Motorhomes Official Websitehttps://roadtrek.com/Alliance RV and Midwest Automotive Design PurchasAlliance RV Official Websitehttps://www.alliancerv.com/Midwest Automotive Design Official Websitehttps://midwestautomotivedesign.com/Midwest Automotive Design About Us Pagehttps://www.midwestautomotivedesign.com/about-us/Midwest Automotive Design Luxe Cruiser Modelhttps://www.midwestautomotivedesign.com/luxury-vans/luxe-cruiser/REV Group Brand Portfoliohttps://www.revgroup.com/our-brands/Zion National Park Large RV RestrictionsZion National Park to Restrict Large Vehicles on Zion–Mount Carmel Highway Beginning June 7, 2026https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/01/zion-national-park-restrict-large-vehicles-traveling-zion-mt-carmel-highwayZion to Ban Most Large RVs on Mount Carmel Highwayhttps://www.thetraveler.org/zion-to-ban-most-large-rvs-on-mount-carmel-highway-june-7-2026/Honda Enters the RV Market with the Base Station PrototypeHonda Press Release, Honda Unveils Base Station Prototypehttps://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/honda-unveils-base-station-prototype-a-lightweight-towable-travel-trailer-with-modular-design-smart-technology-clever-packaging-to-democratize-campingRV Business, Honda Unveils Prototype Base Station Lightweight Camperhttps://rvbusiness.com/honda-unveils-prototype-base-station-lightweight-camper/The Drive, Honda's Secret Project, A Futuristic Camper Trailer You Can Tow With a CR-Vhttps://www.thedrive.com/news/hondas-secret-project-a-futuristic-camper-trailer-you-can-tow-with-a-cr-v
AI robots are taking over CES 2025 and we're not sure how to feel about it. Boston Dynamics Atlas is doing things with its body that no robot should be able to do. NVIDIA's new autonomous vehicle platform Alpa Mayo is coming for Tesla FSD. And you can now buy a $100 AI-powered drone that will hunt down whatever you point it at. Cool cool cool. Plus, Google finally put Gemini in Gmail (we tested it so you don't have to), OpenAI is building a mysterious Johnny Ive audio device, and Claude Code with Opus 4.5 has coders losing their minds over something called Ralph Wiggum. Yes, that Ralph Wiggum. We've also got ChatGPT Health, LG's towel-folding robot Clo, Unitree's intimidating 6-foot humanoid, and a look at what the future of AI agents might actually look like. Spoiler: it involves a lot of orchestration. THE ROBOTS ARE FLEXIBLE AND WE DON'T LIKE IT. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Jensen Huang's NVIDIA CES Presentation: https://youtu.be/uDNXjnOqJ-A?si=_h_0Fmiq788YaGZX New 'Alpamayo' Self Driving Car & Software https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jv1vd571wo Hands-on Test Of the Car https://youtu.be/EzAVW1VgzcI?si=B9JCJmSQW6ywXV1x Boston Dynamics New Robot Atlas https://x.com/SawyerMerritt/status/2008293610308202508?s=20 Real Atlas footage from CES https://x.com/IntuitMachine/status/2008324310230851697?s=20 Google DeepMind + Boston Dynamics https://bostondynamics.com/blog/boston-dynamics-google-deepmind-form-new-ai-partnership/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_content= LG's Cloid 'AI-enabled' Robot Does Laundry *Really* Slowly https://x.com/AP/status/2008746664841146722?s=20 $100 drone with an AI powered vision system… https://x.com/chesterzelaya/status/2008058706500759576?s=20 New Unitree Robot Jumpkicks https://x.com/UnitreeRobotics/status/2007746313220415717?s=20 Guy Gets Kicked In The Nuts By Unitree Robot https://x.com/TheCartelDel/status/2004977640521044335?s=20 Men's Health Device For… You Know https://www.tiktok.com/@verge/video/7592000373989133581 GMAIL is in its GEMINI ERA https://t.co/oq3jYKyvF1 OpenAI's New 'Code Audio': Improving the audio models for the upcoming Jony Ive gadget https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-ramps-audio-ai-efforts-ahead-device?rc=c3oojq&shared=1b7fd8b8ee0b0038 ChatGPT's Move Towards Personal Assistant https://fidjisimo.substack.com/p/closing-the-capability-gap ChatGPT For Health https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2008987566796640575?s=20 Opus 4.5 + Claude Code's Big Moment (maybe we just kind of chat about this) https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/anthropics-claude-code-vibe-coding Ralph Wiggum + Claude Code https://venturebeat.com/technology/how-ralph-wiggum-went-from-the-simpsons-to-the-biggest-name-in-ai-right-now GAS TOWN https://steve-yegge.medium.com/welcome-to-gas-town-4f25ee16dd04 FoFR Shares His JSON Prompting Techniques https://www.fofr.ai/prompting-with-json Gavin's Examples (What I Did With AI) https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2003148296844652662?s=20 https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2007194034171982122?s=20 Star Wars: Beggar's Canyon Is The World's Best AI Fan Film https://youtu.be/SGJC4Hnz3m0?si=EWZktHOnf6_cYcMh Related: PJ's Live Action Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer https://x.com/PJaccetturo/status/2008559114704875888?s=20 Show Fan Eric Curts Creates Cool Way To Make Graphic Novels in Notebook LM https://x.com/ericcurts/status/2007939089635369351?s=20 https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2026/01/graphicnovels.html Somebod-AI that AI used to know? https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/2007838494513906051?s=20 Egg Protein https://x.com/Solopopsss/status/2008961579728130159?s=20
ChatGPT Images (aka OpenAI's Image 1.5) can create stunning AI images, text and more. But how does it compare to Google's Nanobanana Pro? We dive in… way too deep. Plus, new GPT-5.2 Codex, Gemini 3 Flash, YouTube's new vibecoded games, the controversy around Generative AI and game developer Larian Studios, a lego-like robot and, of course, seeing how AI video can cause soap opera actress hair to endlessly grow. IT'S YET ANOTHER WEEK OF NEW RELEASES! AND WE DON'T STOP. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // ChatGPT Image 1.5 is here https://openai.com/index/new-chatgpt-images-is-here/ Recreating the post from the OpenAI blog with us https://chatgpt.com/share/69443100-6e7c-8003-910e-749bab75f6e2 Fabian (from GLIF) Notes on Images 1.5 https://x.com/fabianstelzer/status/2001300766368178435?s=20 Jeff Goldblum's Resume https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2001033377294467182?s=20 Upcoming QWEN Image Layering https://x.com/wildmindai/status/2001593677576384747?s=20 Image 1.5 Vs Nanobanana Pro Video Game Characters https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1ppg4s9/test_2_turning_game_characters_into_real_people/ Fingers https://x.com/petergostev/status/2001027573636088184?s=20 Gavin's Original Knight and Rotisserie Chicken Post https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1jk0p3v/tried_to_push_the_new_image_model_with_an/ OpenAI's Greg Brockman: WE NEED THE COMPUTE https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2001336514786017417?s=20 GPT-5.2 CODEX https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2-codex/ Frontier Science: New Benchmark https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2000975293448905038?s=20 ChatGPT Apps Store Opens For Developer Submission https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2001419749016899868?s=20 Gemini 3 Flash https://x.com/GoogleDeepMind/status/2001321759702663544?s=20 Nanobanana now in community posts on YT https://x.com/nealmohan/status/2001425749941829920?s=20 Meanwhile, YouTube "Playable Builders" https://x.com/YouTubeGaming/status/2000989303086649637?s= Larian's AI Gaming "Controversy" https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/baldurs-gate-3-developer-larian-defends-itself-as-fans-react-to-generative-ai-use-im-not-entirely-sure-we-are-the-ideal-target-for-the-level-of-scorn/ Direct response from Larian Head of Studios: https://x.com/LarAtLarian/status/2001011042642505833?s=20 MSFT Open-Source Image-to-3D Trellis 2 https://x.com/_akhaliq/status/2001041559366598799?s=20 Bernie's Moratorium on Data Centers https://youtu.be/f40SFNcTOXo?si=hduNjATJgtIya9oq Meanwhile… China can now produce high-end AI Chips https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-china-built-manhattan-project-141758929.html Meta SAM Audio https://x.com/AIatMeta/status/2000980784425931067?s=20 Tron 2: Lego Robot https://x.com/CyberRobooo/status/2001513866157789308?s=20 AVP Spatial Photos Of Newborn https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/2001276039671197783?s=20 WAN 2.1 Workflow Re-creates The Matrix With Homer Simpson https://x.com/ChetiArt/status/2001291373182382526?s=20 Miss Piggy in Melania Trailer https://x.com/charliebcurran/status/2001564626144928146?s=20 One Woman's Transformation Via Sora Remixes https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_693a2ed29e288191a542b776553e1145?psh=HXVzZXItT3diZ1NFOUtyZlRXV2ZvajcwWjJsZ2Uy.XXZmIQEXNl-L
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OpenAI GPT-5.2 is here! The new model shows improvements, but the bigger news might be the deal Sam Altman made with Disney to bring characters to Sora. We dive into the implications for AI & Hollywood, plus Google's Deep Research & Android XR, Runway Gen-4.5, Gemini 2.5, & WAY more AI News. HARSH, THE GUARDRAILS WILL BE. FUN, YOU MIGHT STILL HAVE. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // OpenAI's GPT-5.2 https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-2/ Disney OpenAI Deal For Sora & Investment https://openai.com/index/disney-sora-agreement/ https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-to-invest-1-billion-in-openai-license-characters-for-use-in-chatgpt-sora-3a4916e2?st=y8EdTr&reflink=article_copyURL_share Bob Iger Talks Deal on CNBC https://x.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1999162796966051953?s=20 Cease & Desist letter sent to Google day before this deal https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-to-invest-1-billion-in-openai-license-characters-for-use-in-chatgpt-sora-3a4916e2?st=d74Bcx&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Google's New AR XREAL Android Glasses (Demo starts at 12:19) https://www.youtube.com/live/a9xPC_FoaG0?si=7X4wC-x3lTu18WYk&t=739 Google Deep Research Agent (in API) https://blog.google/technology/developers/deep-research-agent-gemini-api New Updates To Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Audio https://x.com/googleaidevs/status/1998874506912538787?s=20 Runway 4.5 Launches + Lots Of New Stuff https://www.youtube.com/live/OnXu-6xecxM?si=YIzZO5egj4m_SJgV Gavin's First Runway 4.5 Output https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1999171408979509322?s=20 Design Within Cursor Now https://x.com/cursor_ai/status/1999147953609736464?s=20 Glif's Agent Getting Really Good https://x.com/heyglif/status/1998493507615600696?s=20 Gavin's 'fashion' shoot with GLIF Agent https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1998560308873527454?s=20 McDonald's Pulls AI Ad After Getting Dragged Across The Coals https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/mcdonalds-ai-generated-commercial Video of the T-800 From Last Week Kicking Their CEO https://x.com/CyberRobooo/status/1997290129506148654?s=20 Nano Banana Pro Five Minutes Earlier / One Hour Later / Ten Hours Later Prompt https://x.com/gizakdag/status/1998501408098668983?s=20 Making Crowds In of Famous Images https://www.reddit.com/r/aiArt/comments/1pifspt/crowded/ Duck Season / Rabbit Season By lkcampbell in our Discord https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_6936b1cadd008191b1042ff7f0bb913f
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called a 'Code Red' at the AI giant as Google Gemini 3 might be overtaking them. But new models 'Garlic' and 'Shallotpeat' might leapfrog them back in front. Plus, Kling's new O1 and Video 2.6 AI video models are both good and, well, not so good. And Runway Gen 4.5 seems interesting but not out to everyone yet. Meanwhile, Sora 2 users are busy generating fake clips of 'Bird Game 3' and Chinese robotics start-up EngineAI brings forth their T-800 model which might as well be The Terminator. IS IT TIME TO FREAK OUT ABOUT ROBOTS? MAYBE. MAYBE IT IS. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // OpenAI's 'Code Red' To Battle Gemini Progress https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-ceo-declares-code-red-combat-threats-chatgpt-delays-ads-effort?rc=c3oojq&shared=09f911ca8bc5c944 More on CodeRed: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/02/sam-altman-issues-code-red-at-openai-as-chatgpt-contends-with-rivals OpenAI Chief Research Mark Chen Discusses Gemini 3 & new models https://x.com/ashleevance/status/1995644118362718528?s=20 OpenAI New Models Garlic & Shallotpeat https://www.theinformation.com/articles/openai-developing-garlic-model-counter-googles-recent-gains?rc=c3oojq&shared=fb95c0bf1c900288 Kling 01 Model: Very Good AI Editing https://x.com/Kling_ai/status/1995506929461002590?s=20 Gavin's Football Tests https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1995877894342803656?s=20 Kling 2.6 with voice! THE ACTING! https://x.com/Kling_ai/status/1996238606814593196?s=20 Gavin's test https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1996270217253847487?s=20 Runway 4.5 Announced https://x.com/iamneubert/status/1995493501363270068?s=20 https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-gen-4.5 Apple StarFlow-V https://x.com/BenjaminDEKR/status/1995634681925025833?s=20 Sync React-1 https://x.com/synclabs_so/status/1995556298419474665?s=20 Bird Game 3: The AI video game that doesn't exist has taken over Tiktok https://www.polygon.com/is-bird-game-3-real-ai-pigeon-hummingbird-what-is-tiktok-gameplay/ EngineAI Robot Called T-800 https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1995759737145589843?s=20 https://youtu.be/FGcQqyCaG5s?si=_pUZgjZiWHKmPZ7g Ongo: The weirdest desk lamp talking robot https://x.com/Karim_RC/status/1995538458836959487?s=20 Tesla Optimus Getting Laps In https://x.com/Tesla_Optimus/status/1995973133770350924?s=20 Character Consistency With Nano Banana Pro (Set Visits To Famous Movies) https://www.reddit.com/r/Bard/comments/1pb4nvc/maintaining_character_consistency_in_nano_banana/ Googly Eyed Animals & Objects in Nano Banana Pro https://x.com/madpencil_/status/1993654188723851585?s=20 NBP Weather For Your City Prompt https://x.com/PavolRusnak/status/1995165498774802607?s=20 Uh, Now AI Video Is Cooking Minions https://x.com/Solopopsss/status/1995488475240628407?s=20
We've have taken you on some Bizarre AF train rides on our show, but this one is pretty nuts. Alesha asks us to really buckle up for this one as she conducts our Bizarre AF train in to the extremely bizarre world of Project Pegasus and a time traveling child that says he as physical proof that he traveled back in time and Alesha shows it to us!
OpenAI released GPT-5.1 with updates to vision, ChatGPT personalities and, most importantly, vibes while Google's Nanobanana 2 and Gemini 3 Pro gently start leaking incredible results. Plus, Disney is ok with AI content on Disney+, Grok Imagine gets a big update, a very cool new 3D world simulator from World Labs, the number one song country song right now is an AI music creation and, in China, they're cooking up Xenomorphs. WE'RE GETTING TO THE GOOD STUFF NOW BABY! ALSO, WE'RE TIRED. #ai #ainews #openai Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // OpenAI's GPT 5.1 is here https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-1/ Encrypted ChatGPT Coming Soon? https://x.com/athyuttamre/status/1988651107846115806?s=20 Nano-Banana 2 Leaks? Early Testing of 'GemPix' Looks Promising https://x.com/MarsForTech/status/1988041526891737551?s=20 More examples: (all grain of salt) Elon on horse https://x.com/pigeon__s/status/1988733671189414162?s=20 Celebrity Images From Early Checkpoint: https://x.com/rpnickson/status/1987353691167264792?s=20 Gemini 3.0 Pro might be rolling out: https://x.com/initjean/status/1988969894759788953?s=20 Cool But Wonky Walrus: Google's New Nested Learning Paper https://x.com/GoogleResearch/status/1986855202658418715?s=20 Disney Will Allow AI Content on Disney+ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-plus-gen-ai-user-generated-content-1236426135/ Gavin's write-up from Monday about Sora 2's Remix feature https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/p/sora-2-s-remix-feature-will-change-how-we-create Grok Imagine Video Vastly Improved Generation https://grok.com/imagine wHorror Movie Stills https://x.com/dreamingtulpa/status/1988713454509945036?s=20 Modifying Environmental Elements https://x.com/MrDavids1/status/1988366387111170339?s=20 Dor Brothers Video: https://x.com/thedorbrothers/status/1989026481620627728?s=20 NSFW (the Grok response on this is very funny): https://x.com/xAIGrokImagine/status/1987286721432834142?s=20 Number One Country Song is AI Generated https://www.newsweek.com/breaking-rust-ai-music-country-digital-sales-11022040 Mikey (Suno) on TBPN Talking About AI Music https://x.com/tbpn/status/1986943451133583378?s=20 Marble By World Labs: Make Your Own 3D World https://marble.worldlabs.ai/ Russian Android Fail https://x.com/BohuslavskaKate/status/1988335548478755185?s=20 Incredible Chinese Alien AI Cooking Video https://x.com/imxiaohu/status/1987149826195398824?s=20 Cool Music AI Music Video Walkthrough Using AI Lipsync https://x.com/CoffeeVectors/status/1988350617405059162?s=20 Snoop Dogg On Sora Now (In Mortal Kombat) https://www.reddit.com/r/aivideo/comments/1oup2f2/snoop_dogg_in_mortal_kombat/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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AI is starting to take more human jobs while OpenAI and Sam Altman are thinking about GPT-6 and new science. Meanwhile, the rest of OpenAI is thinking about how they'll pay for GPT-6. Plus, Google is sending AI chips into space, Gemini will power Apple Intelligence, Kimi K2 Thinking is a great open-source AI model and the backlash to Coke's new AI ad. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // AI JOBPOCALYSE 2: Most Job Cuts in October in 20 Years https://x.com/atrupar/status/1986417464985473433 But Maybe GPT-6 Will Do New Science https://x.com/slow_developer/status/1986151529729171794 Tyler Cowen / Sam Altman Interview https://youtu.be/cuSDy0Rmdks?si=668An6TuxpyZ3Va- OpenAI CFO Wants a "Federal Backstop" For Chips & Compute https://finance.yahoo.com/video/openai-wants-federal-backstop-investments-201700279.html Sam Altman Statement https://x.com/sama/status/1986514377470845007 Jensen Huang "China Will Win The AI Race" https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/ai-nvidia-china-race Google's Project Suncatcher https://research.google/blog/exploring-a-space-based-scalable-ai-infrastructure-system-design/ https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1985754323813605423 Google Gemini Will Power Siri For $1 Billion a Year https://x.com/markgurman/status/1986150242698637591 Gemini Gets Into Google Maps https://blog.google/products/maps/gemini-navigation-features-landmark-lens/ Kimi K2 Thinking is Here https://x.com/Ki mi_Moonshot/status/1986449512538513505 New llama cpp released https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp?utm_source=www.theneurondaily.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=new-siri-powered-by-google&_bhlid=9b7649bbd3e562023b37f7a61d882918b5941de4 Guide to setting it up https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp/discussions/16938?utm_source=www.theneurondaily.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=new-siri-powered-by-google&_bhlid=bad1906bd3fa16c54272fe0c6263e1421ff11495 Grieving Family Uses Claude To Cut Hospital Bill From $190k down to 33K https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/grieving-family-uses-ai-chatbot-to-cut-hospital-bill-from-usd195-000-to-usd33-000-family-says-claude-highlighted-duplicative-charges-improper-coding-and-other-violations New Coke AI Holiday Trailer https://x.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1985470088074375344 Apple TV Practical Ad https://www.threads.com/@dreasstorm/post/DQt06lPgn_y?xmt=AQF0XhtvJZVYz1J8NYgRrMFZ_axYxO7bkE-6V3sRxDwH8JQ7oK-4Gsp766J67MOXU-MnaEk&slof=1 Sandbar AI Ring https://x.com/sandbar/status/1986112726889078911 PewDiePie Made A Giant Local, Free AI Model Cluster Using Qwen https://youtu.be/qw4fDU18RcU?si=QXyFbNjFy_5vQTMo Cool Use Of Image Models To Create Interactive Face on Personal Website https://x.com/kylancodes/status/1980528164079300964 Christmas Fatality Finishers https://www.reddit.com/r/SoraAi/comments/1op8rqh/christmas_fatality_finishers/ ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Gavin's Thanksgiving Example (prompt on Reddit): https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1986224435192602987
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Sora 2's new Character Cameo update brings your pets to AI video while OpenAI settles the whole non-profit mess. Oh, and Sam Altman says in 2028 AI will make itself. WHAT? Plus, 1x Robotics's new Neo robot is causing a big AI controversy. For now, it's all remote operated but WILL be autonomous. Are you ok with people watching you? Also: new AI video & audio tools from Cartesia & Odyssey and we get Cursor 2.0. And much more AI news. WE'RE NOT REMOTE OPERATED. UNFORTUNATELY. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Sora 2 Character Cameos https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1983661036533379486 Sora Names For Kevin & Gavin's Pets: OlliePurcell & NotKevin.DrWes OpenAI IPO at 1 TRILLION DOLLARS?!? https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-lays-groundwork-juggernaut-ipo-up-1-trillion-valuation-2025-10-29/ Meanwhile, Sam Altman says that by 2028 we might get Full AI Engineers https://openai.com/live/ Bernie Sanders Says OpenAI Should Be Broken Up https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1ohd8lb/bernie_says_openai_should_be_broken_up_ai_like_a/ 1x Tech Neo Pre-Sale Video https://youtu.be/LTYMWadOW7c?si=7j8pZAM87pV-_Tnd WSJ Reporter Joanna Stern's More Realistic Look at It https://youtu.be/f3c4mQty_so?si=KvUPplgng2oN77yH Meanwhile, in China… Unitree G1 Pulls a Car https://www.reddit.com/r/robotics/comments/1oi0lil/researchers_at_beijing_academy_of_artificial/ Adobe MAX "Sneaks" https://www.youtube.com/live/_SBn0Iu3K-U?si=XUeD1NQlwZ8FUPIs Udio Partners With UMG But… No More Downloads For You https://www.udio.com/blog/a-new-era Cartesia Sonic-3: Very Good New Audio Model https://x.com/krandiash/status/1983202316397453676 Cursor 2.0 / Windsurf launch their OWN models… https://cursor.com/blog/2-0 Extropic https://x.com/Extropic_AI/status/1983579587649904960 https://extropic.ai/ Odyssey-2 Live Real Time Video Gen https://x.com/odysseyml/status/1982856110290939989 https://experience.odyssey.ml/ iHollywood GLIF Agent https://x.com/fabianstelzer/status/1983155521705447850 Bots In The Hall - AI-created animation series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwWzhwQ2vs What if Michael Jackson Trained Anakin Skywalker? https://youtu.be/wVllBYOtELA?si=_Y0KzCY1TysRDU81
In a big week of AI news, OpenAI debuts Atlas, its new agentic AI internet browser and we talk about what they did right and… what might've gone wrong. Sam Altman was excited! Plus, Google has an updated AI Studio that makes vibe coding much easier, Sora 2's Cameo feature is going to get an update for characters and pets soon & a whole lot of scary robots. IT'S A NEW BROWSER FOR YOU… TO BROWSE OUR VIDEOS BECAUSE YOU CARE! #ai #ainews #openai Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ Show Links: ChatGPT Atlas Is A Whole New OpenAI Browser https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1980685602384441368 https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-atlas/ Sent Google Shares Down: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/openai-browser-alphabet-stock.html Atlas See Transcripts of Youtube Videos https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1980688430121275608 Kevin's Sora Assignment for Atlas https://x.com/Attack/status/1980770548864151626 Atlas updates already incoming https://x.com/adamhfry/status/1981206776503517229 Prompt Injections Still a Problem For Agentic Browsers: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Oct/22/openai-ciso-on-atlas/ Microsoft's Edge Browser Update https://x.com/mustafasuleyman/status/1981390345578697199 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/blog/2025/10/23/human-centered-ai/ Google's New Vibe Coding Studio https://x.com/OfficialLoganK/status/1980674135693971550 ANNOTATE for UI https://x.com/OfficialLoganK/status/1981375555783045198 Storing System Instructions https://x.com/_philschmid/status/1981041948187381980 AI Hair Studio https://x.com/Saboo_Shubham_/status/1981185627355042222 Google Earth AI https://x.com/GoogleAI/status/1981410558252388698 Sora 2 Gets Character Cameos Soon (Plus Android App) https://x.com/billpeeb/status/1981118483607032050 Hailuo (Minimax) 2.3 AI Video Model In Preview https://x.com/search?q=Hailuo%202.3&src=typeahead_click This one is funny for the Sora post underneath https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1981298285794234457 Real Time Eleven Labs Lip-Sync With Descartes & Pipecat https://x.com/ElevenLabsDevs/status/1981082889115881607 Lenses for Amazon Employees https://x.com/NathieVR/status/1981082375741137358 Deep Seek OCR Is Very Cool https://x.com/RayFernando1337/status/1980180029125628374 Google Has a Working Quantum Computer Now https://blog.google/technology/research/quantum-echoes-willow-verifiable-quantum-advantage/ Reddit Sues Perplexity & Three Other Companies For Data Scraping https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/technology/reddit-data-scrapers-perplexity-theft.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk8.-XNU.nPHVuV93hmhk&smid=url-share Amazon Plans To Replace 600K Jobs With Robots (It has begun.) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/technology/inside-amazons-plans-to-replace-workers-with-robots.html?unlocked_article_code=1.vk8.gIiN.KVOqobxLbnIB&smid=url-share Unitree Introducing | Unitree H2 Destiny Awakening https://youtu.be/eUdBIFkMh-M?si=sZZt1s3eqGPj997o Speaking of Unitree, G1's In the Wild Getting Modded https://x.com/jloganolson/status/1981102506228011361 Also, Unitree G1 Dies? https://x.com/OsoneHiroyuki/status/1981159840140738651 Grok's Avatars In Real Life? Sexy Faced Male & Female Robots https://x.com/XRoboHub/status/1980886176845517175 Skild AI Robot Does (Kinda) Parkour https://x.com/SkildAI/status/1979257629689172011
OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow *adult* AI conversations. What happens next? For now, we get Sora 2 updates and Google ussing AI for actual science, making progress towards cancer cures. Google *also* has Gemini 3 on deck for what seems like a pretty big jump in AI capabilities. Oh and they happen to be working on fusion as well. But for us, they've update their AI video model VEO to 3.1 and we take it for a test run. IT'S A WHOLE NEW WORLD. DON'T YOU DARE CLOSE YOUR EYES. #ai #ainews #openai Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Gets Erotica Soon https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/erotica-coming-to-chatgpt-this-year-says-openai-ceo-sam-altman.html Sam's Tweet & Second Response https://x.com/sama/status/1978539332215681076 Mark Cuban = Pro Sora 2, Anti-ChatGPT Erotica https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/mark-cuban-openai-chatgpt-porn-erotica Big Sora 2 Updates https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1978661828419822066 OpenAI Growth In Revenue https://x.com/EpochAIResearch/status/1978496866624176507 But… it's losing money like A LOT https://x.com/ecommerceshares/status/1978392637682876551 Meanwhile, Google is doing *ACTUAL* New Science https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1978507110477332582 New Potential Cancer Therapy Cell2Sentence 27B https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemma-ai-cancer-therapy-discovery/ Oh, also just working on Fusion as well… https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/bringing-ai-to-the-next-generation-of-fusion-energy/ Google Gemini 3.0 Checkpoint Previews https://x.com/search?q=gemini%203.0&src=typed_query GAME CLONES Zelda Clone: https://x.com/sawlygg/status/1978806712095195242 Binding of Isac: https://x.com/Lentils80/status/1978637501410459867 PS2 SIM: https://x.com/chetaslua/status/1978580801324212366 Gameboy: https://x.com/chetaslua/status/1978487570083291525 VEO 3.1 Update https://x.com/GoogleDeepMind/status/1978491999029219364 Will Smith Eating Spaghetti https://x.com/demishassabis/status/1978644313824534954 Details on “Better Textures” (videos from Google team) https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1978869121832910953 Claude 4.5 Haiku Launches https://x.com/claudeai/status/1978505436358697052 Share of Articles Written By AI Surpasses Humans https://x.com/SteveRattner/status/1978103106874310972 Anduril's Eagle Eye Partnership Military Technology https://x.com/anduriltech/status/1977725937807466713 Interactive Sora 2 https://x.com/mattshumer_/status/1978848940083839162 Boston Dynamics (SPOT) Tire Stacking https://x.com/itsmaksX/status/1978134727727976533 LKcampbell's Cool Way To See Who Is A Content Violation https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1977061015176270285
☕️ In case you thought Taylor Swift hasn't been busy enough she just announced two massive projects — and we've got the scoop. ☕️ Victoria Beckham has opened up about her journey with her body, motherhood and fame in her new Netflix doco. ☕️ Netflix has confirmed Bridgerton Season 4’s release date — and it’s coming in two parts. So get ready for Benedict’s love story! ☕️ Plus a wild Mark Ronson family secret that’ll make you rethink one of the most iconic love songs ever written. Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OpenAI's Sora 2 went into a state of lock-down this week as Sam Altman pulls back what can and can't be generated on the platform. Hollywood & Influencers are still furious. Are you? We dive into the debate around what it means when everyone can generate everything at the touch of a button & talk about how Mark Cuban & Jake Paul are using the Cameo feature to their advantage. Oh, and Bob Ross is *really* putting in extra work. Plus, OpenAI's new API lets developers create apps for ChatGPT, Grok's Imagine gets an update, Google creates a tool to help fix vibecode exploits and Figure 03 shows us what the future of humanoid robots might look like going forward. LIVE & IN SAN FRANCISCO BABY! IT'S TWO OLD MEN IN PERSON CHATTING AI. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Sora 2 Hath Been Nerfed… https://blog.samaltman.com/so ra-update-number-1 Sam Altman Discusses The Sora 2 Controversy https://x.com/venturetwins/status/1976061682842824731 Motion Picture Association Unhappy https://variety.com/2025/film/news/motion-picture-association-openai-sora-2-copyright-1236541775/ Meanwhile, Sora Users Are Upset 23k Likes On this MLK Sora Video https://www.404media.co/sora-2-content-violation-guardrails-error/ Content Violation Error Costume https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68e1f6469a5c8191b6cacb205b4dffc7 Bob Ross Says LET ME PAINT https://sora.chatgpt.com/p/s_68e2800562fc81918437bfc95e42c133 Hank Green HATES It https://youtu.be/Vz0oQ0v0W10?si=wYAe5OumYy3J_Cw6 Mr. Beast Doesn't Love It Sora 2 https://x.com/MrBeast/status/1974877494936539169 Jake Paul however, has leaned in https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/jake-paul-opts-in-sora-2-ai-videos-chaos-1236396279/ Jake's “Response” on IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPjtTnMjcM-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link OpenAI Sora 2 Prompting Guide https://cookbook.openai.com/examples/sora/sora2_prompting_guide ChatGPT Now Has Apps https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1975261587280961675 Agent Kit API https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/1975269388195631492 Sora 2 Pro & GPT-5 Pro In the API but… it's expensive https://openai.com/api/pricing/ Good Custom Storyboard Tool From OpenAI DevDay Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ush8Vknx8 Grok Imagine Update https://x.com/veggie_eric/status/1976115696242479504 Pretty good Grok anime example https://x.com/Artedeingenio/status/1975992695148462366 Google's Codmender https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/introducing-codemender-an-ai-agent-for-code-security/ Figure 03 Updates https://x.com/Figure_robot/status/1976272678618308864 Unitree G1 Now Available At Walmart! https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1975637835643535648 Maybe They Shouldn't Be On Sale In the US https://x.com/ForeverScept/status/1974759505264103698 Quick Shout Out of Write With AI https://youtu.be/Gz6lTIXBsYI?si=KmhDk1r7M7ph8dad
Sora 2 is a remarkable piece of AI technology! Sora 2 is filling the world with AI slop! Both of these things might be true as Sam Altman & OpenAI have taken over yet again. We talk about what makes Sora 2 truly state-of-the-art, the new Cameo feature that lets you generate videos of your friends & some of the IP-infringing works you might see on the Sora seas. Plus, we dive into our new AI audio app AndThen & tell you how we used AI video technology to make a trailer significantly better, faster & cheaper that traditional launch videos. IT'S BEEN A LONG WEEK BUT WE BACK AND WE HERE… FOR YOU! Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Sora 2 Takes Overeverything https://openai.com/index/sora-2/ https://x.com/ OpenAI/status/1973071069016641829 Gavin singing: https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1973104329650479553 Kevin's Fish in Rockefeller Center https://x.com/Attack/status/1973595587976241660 Sam Altman Ski-bi-di Toilet https://x.com/theo/status/1973167911419412985 Jurassic Sam (Gavin) https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1973606448035930341 Renders HTML LIke A Browser https://x.com/jesperengelen/status/1973147038499086523 Sora 2's Big IP Issues https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-sora-2-video-tool-tiktok-1236390106/?taid=68dcc36db0264600017587bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter Matt Belloni tweet https://x.com/MattBelloni/status/1973501946410737666 Multiple South Park Clips Strung Together Not Far From Actual South Park Episode https://x.com/signzulll/status/1973794002362077639?s=46 Interesting Business Tweet RE Ads Units From OAI: https://x.com/dbreunig/status/1973217859536142626 Sam Replying To People Talking About The Business of Sora 2 VS AGI https://x.com/sama/status/1973381552621887706 AndThen is out in early beta! https://andthen.chat/ Nice write-up in the Hollywood Reporter https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1973757209797640609 Launch Trailer https://youtu.be/VuPIJKa-_Ow
Amy shares how she is now officially a teacher. Amy talked about the discrepancy in her son’s race time and why she had to deliver bad news. We also learned a new food term today that scrambled our minds. Eddie shared what element of the show he believes is unfair. Bobby and Eddie perform a scene from a movie that Bobby wrote. We also get into an argument over kids using Chat GPT. Bobby shared the list of the Top 15 most handsome country artists and Amy tried to guess them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI science advances are FINALLY happening while OpenAI's Sam Altman & NVIDIA's Jensen Huang send billions back and forth. If $100 billion is a drop in the well, how much do they need? Plus, ChatGPT is causing divorces, new AI video models Kling 2.5 Turbo & Wan 2.5, Suno drops v5 & Gavin drops the fact that he's not *loving* Kevin's mustache. Oh & we're getting ready for the launch of AndThen, our new start up! Sign up now in the link below. Get notified when AndThen launches: https://andthen.chat/ Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // AI Psychedelics Are Here https://www.wired.com/story/a-startup-used-ai-to-make-a-psychedelic-without-the-trip/ Nvidia to Invest 100b In OpenAI (a lot of which will be spent on Nvidia chips) https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/22/nvidia-openai-data-center.html “A Hundred Billion Is A Small Dent In It” Sam on CNBC https://x.com/sundeep/status/1970311723262656638 Sam Altman on “Abundant Intelligence” https://blog.samaltman.com/abundant-intelligence How will OpenAI pay for all this? Advertising. https://x.com/alexeheath/status/1970998934278676710 New models incoming that will be more that GPT-5 Pro https://x.com/sama/status/19698 35407421374910 Meanwhile… ChatGPT is Causing Divorces https://futurism.com/chatgpt-marriages-divorces Suno v5 https://x.com/SunoMusic/status/1970583230807167300 Kevin's Terrible Mustache Https: //suno.com/s/j0b9Ukgd2CbtHVbu Kling 2.5 Is Pretty Good https://x.com/Kling_ai/status/1970439808901362155 Wan 2.5 With Audio https://blog.fal.ai/wan-2-5-preview-is-now-available-on-fal/ Wan Darth Vader https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1970877788384337977 Skild AI Robot Gets Legs Sawed Off & Learns To Walk Again https://x.com/SkildAI/status/1970940614234771579 Unitree's Anti-Gravity Mode https://x.com/UnitreeRobotics/status/1970039940022239491 If Stalin's Life Was A Video Game https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/1npbwdr/if_they_made_a_video_game_about_the_life_of_stalin/ Carboarding: The Movie https://www.reddit.com/ r/ChatGPT/comments/1nmdipq/carboarding_the_movie/
Meta's new AI Ray-Ban Display & Mark Zuckerberg give us a glimpse of what an augmented-reality future might look like & they're here VERY soon. Zuck's new $800 AR glasses will be here in two weeks for $800 but he also showed off Hyperscape, a new gaussian-splat style virtual environment. They also struggled to demo some of the new tech but, hey, live demos… we've all been there, right? Plus, OpenAI brings GPT-5 to Codex, wins yet another programming competition & might be bringing *spicy* talk to ChatGPT. New tech from Reve, Marble World Labs, Wuji's robot hand and, yes, we made a dumb Italian Brainrot website. ITS ALL JUST FODDER FOR THE SIMULATION. WE STILL HEART Y'ALL. Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Meta AR / AI Glasses Reveal Video + More https://www.facebook.com/Meta/videos/1927325824791552/ Demo Fails https://x.com/nearcyan/status/1968473003592990847 The Verge's Review https://www.theverge.com/tech/779566/meta-ray-ban-display-hands-on-smart-glasses-price-battery-specs RottoBotto https://rottobotto.com/ GPT-5 Codex Update https://openai.com/index/introducing-upgrades-to-codex/ OpenAI's Gets Perfect Score on International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1968368138535436297 Research Lead at OAI https://x.com/MillionInt/status/1968370113297723588 How people are using ChatGPT https://openai.com/index/how-people-are-using-chatgpt/ Sam Altman on ChatGPT Guardrails & Freedom https://x.com/sama/status/1967955739911364693 Marble World Labs https://marble.worldlabs.ai/ New Reve Update https://x.com/reve/status/1967640858372751540 The Remarkable Recovering Unitree (More Kicking of Robots) https://x.com/Sentdex/status/1967652309258920232 Wuji Hand Robot https://x.com/CyberRobooo/status/1968324425809580379 Neural Viz: The Adventures of Reemo Green https://youtu.be/5bYA2Rv2CQ8?si=_floiCUdaxlDVSBf
AI NEWS: Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff says AI helped cut 4000 jobs from their workforce. Is this the start of a bigger trend? FYI, Optimus 3 isn't *really* ready to take those jobs yet. Google's NanoBanana continues to amaze us and we show off some really fun new ways to use it. Google *also* has a new vibecoding platform, a cool AI video real-time video model & a ‘boring' but great open source AI image model. Then, at the end of the show, we go off the rails. WE ARE SORRY. YOU ARE GREAT. #ai #ainews #openai Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Salesforce Cuts 4000 Jobs Due To AI https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/salesforce-cuts-4000-jobs-due-ai-ceo-says Mark Benioff Interview https://youtu.be/0RkNkGihrvc?t=109 Figure 02 Taking Jobs At Home https://x.com/Figure_robot/status/1963266237426979300 Huge Oracle Layoffs As Well https://www.fastcompany.com/91397457/oracle-lays-off-thousands-or-more-globally-amid-rapid-ai-shifts Fed of St. Louis says job slowing may be because of AI https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2025/aug/is-ai-contributing-unemployment-evidence-occupational-variation OpenAI's New “Leadership” Guide On How To Champion AI At Work https://cdn.openai.com/pdf/ae250928-4029-4f26-9e23-afac1fcee14c/staying-ahead-in-the-age-of-ai.pdf Train to be a plumber? https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ai-which-jobs-are-skilled-trades-protected-what-to-know-rcna223249 More NanoBanana Tips & Tricks: Draw on Images with colors for location based suggestions https://x.com/Prashant_1722/status/1963048062659838127 Use a greenscreen to better create a background https://x.com/martinleblanc/status/1962793455609946242 Comfy Try-On https://x.com/hellorob/status/1961861047859675172 Progressive sketch https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1963277460327543052 Techhalla's very good rundown on putting himself in arcade games https://x.com/techhalla/status/1963333488217919668 Fabian's GLIF hair demo (did we talk about this last week? I don't think so?) https://x.com/fabianstelzer/status/1961441746878939431 Google Vibecoding Suite https://aistudio.google.com/apps Mirage AI Real Time WebCam Transformation https://mirage.decart.ai/ Via Dan Shipper's Every show: https://youtu.be/E23cV48Iv9A?si=WPFS2 bTmF6ztaqgf Higgsfield Draw-to-Edit https://x.com/higgsfield_ai/status/1963035734232928586 The future (scary) of AI tool marketing (Gavin Rant) https://x.com/search?q=Draw-to-Edit&src=trend_click&vertical=trends Sam Altman DEAD INTERNET https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1n85go8/its_bad_out_there/ Boring Reality LoRA https://x.com/multimodalart/status/1963506679787471238 https://x.com/hellorob/status/1963637026021855452 Visual Storytelling https://x.com/damienhci/status/1963246088674017478 Google Gemma Embedding model https://x.com/googleaidevs/status/1963634368901001473 Eleven Labs SFX Upgrade https://x.com/elevenlabsio/status/1962912811392131214
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Google's Nano Banana is the best AI image editor we've ever seen & it bodes well for the future of Gemini going forward. But even better, it's actually useful in everyday life. In other AI News, OpenAI's new Realtime API improves its voice AI systems. It's also taking people back from Meta who is also doing a deal with Midjourney. YES, it's the CIRCLE OF AI…. Plus Unitree's robot carries heavy stuff, Krea's got a new real time AI video model, NVIDIA's cutting edge new algo that speeds up LLMS & yet another demo of our very own new start-up AndThen! WE GO BANANAS. AGAIN AND AGAIN. YOU KNOW THE DEAL. #ai #ainews #openai Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Nano Banana Lands aka Google Flash 2.5 Image https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1960342037536108930 Logan From Google “Past Forward” Nano Banana Demo https://x.com/LimitlessFT/status/1960377217940152377 Gavin Nano Banana Pics: https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1960352979527041280 Took a old pic & made the do the electric slide: https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1960376142365327548 Isometric From Building https://x.com/demishassabis/status/1960716082890657828 https://x.com/demishassabis/status/1961077016830083103 Gavin Space Needle https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/1961088493385638074 Kevin's Isometric Games Repositioning https://x.com/Attack/status/1961090913142460668 Our SpeedRun Photo https://x.com/gavinp urcell/status/1960450271009558636 OpenAI Realtime Update Demo https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-realtime/ People Already Leaving Meta's SuperIntelligence Lab https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-superintelligence-team-researchers-exit-ai-push-2025-8 BUT Hypernova Glasses Coming This Year https://x.com/mingchikuo/status/1960513106704277658 Meta + Midjourney https://x.com/alexandr_w ang/status/1958983843169673367 New Codex Update https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/1960809814596182163 NVIDIA Jet-Nemotron https://x.com/JacksonAtkinsX/status/1960090774122483783 Vibe-Voice Open Source TTS From MSFT https://x.com/realmrfakename/status/1960008298545270981 Krea Real Time Video Model https://x.com/krea_ai/status/1961074072487620635 Google's AI Hurricane Model Give 72 Hour Heads up on Cat 5 Hurricane https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/googles-ai-model-just-nailed-the-forecast-for-the-strongest-atlantic-storm-this-year/ Unitree A2 Carries 250kg Up & Down Stairs https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1n0rvm6/unitree_a2_is_doing_endurance_tests_w_250kg_in/ Triple Backflip on Spot | Boston Dynamics https://youtu.be/LMPxtcEgtds?si=CF1sSdH__CRa9gLU Zuck Vs Sam Matrix Video https://www.reddit.com/r/Bard/comments/1n1dt1g/forget_google_this_is_the_power_of_open_source/ Top 100 Gen AI App List From The Olivia Moore/a16z https://a16z.com/100-gen-ai-apps-5/ AndThen Homepage (sign up for updates!) https://andthen.chat/
AI NEWS: Google's been moving insanely fast & shipping as OpenAI & Sam Altman have been working out what went wrong with the GPT-5 launch. Will we have a new AI leader? Google's Made By Google event introduced a new natural language photo editing software (that could be powered by Nano Banana - their secret unreleased model) and a live AI translator that feels the like future. Meanwhile, OpenAI is looking forward to GPT-6 already & Elon has Grok moving towards makin' babies. All that and a new Robot Watch, updates from Runway and Eleven Labs & an alpha demo of our very own new AI audio start-up AndThen! YEAH WE MADE A COMPANY. FOR REAL WE'RE ADULTS HERE. #ai #ainews #openai Come to our Discord to try our Secret Project: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // Google's New ‘Made By Google' Pixel & AI Event Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/live/JXCXTQIIvM0?si=-j_prVWExRkh1hUE Google AI Zoom Example https://x.com/madebygoogle/status/1958219733079048230/video/1 Natural Language Photo Editing https://blog.google/products/photos/ai-photo-editing-google-photos/ Magic Cue https://x.com/madebygoogle/status/1958221553482576212 AI Translate Example Video https://x.com/boneGPT/status/1958228439556563376 NanoBanana New Mystery Google Image Model https://x.com/ProperPrompter/status/1958545492289216751 https://x.com/emollick/status/1957588350207938937 https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1muw88f/showcase_of_the_new_nanobanana_model_on_lmarena/ Google Storybook https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1957479712386851324 Gavin & Kevin's Google Storybook Example https://g.co/gemini/share/89a11b2c1fdc Sam Altman Talking GPT-6 Already https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/19/sam-altman-on-gpt-6-people-want-memory.html GPT-5 Pro Does New Math? https://x.com/SebastienBubeck/status/1958198661139009862 Some context from UCLA mathematician expert: https://x.com/ErnestRyu/status/1958408925864403068 Meta “Pausing” AI Hires https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/21/meta-brakes-massive-ai-talent-recruitment-spending-spree-mark-zuckerberg-tbd-superintelligence-lab.html Runway Game Worlds LAUNCHED https://x.com/runwayml/status/1958516860149997672 ElevenLabs v3 API LAUNCHED https://x.com/matistanis/status/1958227715699445803 DeepSeek 3.1 Thinking Released https://x.com/deepseek_ai/status/1958417062008918312 Elon Will Program AI To Increase The Birth Rate https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1958500552955896206 Also: “Grok 5 has a shot at being AGI” https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1958499441469739329 Anthropic Lets Claude Quit “Abusive” Conversations https://x.com/AISafetyMemes/status/1956615568909328413 Gizmo: Cool Vibe Coded Games Platform https://x.com/MakeGizmos/status/1957522425047896095 Allex “Buff” Robot https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1957695026386842093 Unitree Tease Next Humanoid https://x.com/UnitreeRobotics/status/1957800790321775011 Getting a Leg up with End-to-end Neural Networks | Boston Dynamics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYwekersccY Winners At World Robotics Championships 100m DASH: https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1mt6iqj/100m_humanoid_champion/ STANDING JUMP: https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1956744420755439891 SOLO DANCE: https://x.com/siyuanhuang95/status/1956901673668124817 Digital Signature Based on Your Name App https://x.com/joshtriedcoding/status/1957005166294581688 CarBoarding https://www.reddit.com/r/aivideo/comments/1mt8v39/carboarding/ AndThen Homepage (sign up for updates!) https://andthen.chat/
You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of The Tale & The Telling: Our adventures spend some downtime before setting off to find Joey Coconut's missing artifacts. Rune joins a mosh pit and finds a cool tree. Nattie gets some visitors at her workshop. Izzy uses the internet.------------Don't miss out on any of the action! Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord, or subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content, ad-free episodes, and so much more! Support the show
This is a very special episode for me. My brand-new card game, COYOTE, created in collaboration with Elan Lee and Exploding Kittens, is here. It is available in ~8,000 locations worldwide, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many others. Learn more: https://coyotegame.com.This episode is brought to you by: Gamma AI design partner for effortless presentations, websites, social media posts, and more: https://gamma.app (use code TIM at checkout for one month off on their annual plan) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you're ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here.Timestamps (will be updated): 00:00 Intro 05:21 The Journey to Creating a Game05:51 The Creative Process Behind Coyote17:16 The Importance of Constraints in Creativity35:04 The Toronto Sprint41:02 The Evolution of Coyote: From Concept to Prototype47:36 Game Design Principles and Recommendations51:53 Introduction to 'Don't Shoot the Dog'53:25 Simplifying Game Design58:55 Playtesting and Iteration01:08:10 Finding the Sweet Spot in Game Difficulty01:14:35 The Success of 'Hurry Up Chicken Butt'01:22:26 Testing and Feedback Process01:34:49 Pitching to Big Retailers01:36:19 Designing the Perfect Game Box01:36:31 Testing and Validating Game Designs01:41:23 The Road to Retail Success01:43:51 Keys to a Successful Line Review01:44:29 The Role of Agents and Publishers02:07:56 Crowdfunding and Self-Publishing02:19:56 Understanding Game Publishing Deals02:27:40 Common Pitfalls in Game Packaging and Marketing02:38:39 Navigating Retail and Distribution Challenges02:47:25 Final Thoughts and a Tantalizing Offer*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! For a while now, Genn has been hinting at a "Secret Project" in the works--and now it's out in the wild: the Official Lore Olympus Cookbook. Genn was heavily involved in this project, weaving together the history and mythology of Greek cuisine with the world of Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus to create a cookbook that's not only delightful to cook with, but fun and educational to read. Join us as Jenny interviews Genn about the process of co-creating this beautiful cookbook in the world of Lore Olympus. Sponsors and Advertising This episode is sponsored by Taskrabbit. Get 15% off your first task at Taskrabbit.com or the Taskrabbit app using promo code HISTORY. This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CIA has had numerous projects throughout the years. One of the scariest ones was called “MK-Ultra”, and it involved experimenting on unsuspecting people with LSD, cocaine, electroshock, and many other forms. Point Pleasant, West Virginia was the birthplace of the mythical creature - Mothman. I share some stories that may make you think it's more than stories - they may be fact. An amazing story of survival - Juliane Koepcke was the lone survivor of LANSA Flight 508 that crashed in the Amazon rain forest in December of 1971. Her story is jaw-dropping, especially when you realize she was only 17 at the time that it happened.
The CIA has had numerous projects throughout the years. One of the scariest ones was called “MK-Ultra”, and it involved experimenting on unsuspecting people with LSD, cocaine, electroshock, and many other forms. Point Pleasant, West Virginia was the birthplace of the mythical creature - Mothman. I share some stories that may make you think it's more than stories - they may be fact. An amazing story of survival - Juliane Koepcke was the lone survivor of LANSA Flight 508 that crashed in the Amazon rain forest in December of 1971. Her story is jaw-dropping, especially when you realize she was only 17 at the time that it happened. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On the afternoon of March 19th, 2018, residents in Lake Wales, Florida were going about their usual day-to-day business. Adults were just getting off work, kids were returning home from school, and others were finishing up their errands. But, around 3 PM, that all changed when waves of police and paramedics made their way to a neighborhood on the south side of town, surrounding a small field near Caloosa Blvd and Lake Blvd. As public interest grew and residents watched on, they learned that just beyond that field, in a small but dense area of trees, lay the dead body of 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz. As for the suspect, 16-year-old Dillen Murray, he was already in custody, claiming that he had beaten the boy to death in self-defense. It just so happened that the community themselves had far more information than investigators initially realized, helping to piece together the puzzle of how a hang out between friends turned deadly. ***We originally covered this case in an abbreviated “Felony Friday” mini-episode back in 2020. This is a follow-up full length rewrite now that the perpetrator has been sentenced and all investigative reports have been made publicly available.*** Written by Trevor Pason, edited and engineered by Scott Ecklein, and executive produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/secretproject Support Our Sponsors: Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible. StoryWorth: Go to https://www.storyworth.com/invisible to save $10 on your first purchase! Bilt Rewards: Earn points by paying rent right now when you go to JoinBilt.com/choir! Masterclass: Visit Masterclass.com/choir to receive up to 50% off a Masterclass membership, where you can learn from over 200+ of the world's best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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