BroBots: Technology, Health & Being a Better Human

Jeremy Grater, Jason Haworth

Exploring AI, wearables, mental health apps, and how you can thrive as technology changes everything.Welcome to the Brobots Podcast, where we plug into the wild world of AI and tech that's trying to manage your mental (and physical) health. Join your hosts, Jeremy Grater and Jason Haworth, every Wednesday for a no-holds-barred, often sarcastic, and always fun discussion. Are wearables really tracking your inner peace? Can an AI therapist truly understand your existential dread? We're diving deep into the gadgets, apps, and algorithms promising to optimize your well-being, dissecting the hype with a healthy dose of humor and skepticism. Expect candid conversations, sharp insights, and plenty of laughs as we explore the future of self-improvement, one tech-enhanced habit at a time. Tune into the Brobots Podcast – because if robots are going to take over our brains, we might as well have some fun talking about it! Subscribe now to discover practical tips and understand the future of health in the age of artificial intelligence.

  1. Scooby-Doo Has the Best Take on Masculinity (Seriously)

    2 DAYS AGO

    Scooby-Doo Has the Best Take on Masculinity (Seriously)

    What Does It Mean to Be a Real Man? (According to AI) What happens when you ask ChatGPT to define masculinity as Trump, Obama, Joe Rogan, and Scooby-Doo? We discovered something disturbing about how AI is homogenizing human belief - and why that matters for deepfakes, social control, and the future of what we think is "real." Plus: why Scooby-Doo might be the most honest voice on modern manhood.MORE FROM BROBOTS:Get the Newsletter! Timestamps: 0:00 The NFL Comment That Started Everything 3:15 ChatGPT's 10 Rules for Being a "Real Man" 6:40 When We Asked AI to Channel Joe Rogan 9:50 Barack Obama's Version of Masculinity 12:15 Donald Trump's Answer (That He'd Never Actually Say) 16:45 Why ChatGPT Censored Andrew Tate 20:30 Rick Sanchez Explains Cosmic-Level Grit 24:10 How This Becomes a Deepfake Weapon 28:05 Why We're More Like AI Than We Think 32:50 Scooby-Doo's Perfect Take on Manhood 36:20 Why We're Still Arguing About This in 2025 39:00 The Lesson: Be More Like Scooby-Doo Hashtags: #AIethics #Masculinity #ChatGPT #Deepfakes #ModernMasculinity Safety Note: This episode explores AI bias, political manipulation potential, and contains discussions of public figures. All AI-generated responses are clearly labeled as simulations for educational/entertainment purposes.

    40 min
  2. AI Toys Are Manipulating Your Kids (We Have Proof)

    15 DEC

    AI Toys Are Manipulating Your Kids (We Have Proof)

    Your kid's new "smart toy" isn't just collecting data - it's building a relationship designed to keep them emotionally dependent while teaching them to trust AI over humans. NBC News caught AI toys teaching kids how to start fires, sharing Chinese propaganda, and emotionally manipulating three-year-olds with phrases like "I'll miss you" when they try to leave. Meanwhile, Disney just invested $1 billion into OpenAI, giving the company access to 200+ characters and the rights to own any fan-created content using their IP. We break down why these toys are more dangerous than lawn darts, how Disney's deal fundamentally changes content creation, and what happens when we let toy companies - not security experts - build the guardrails protecting our children's minds. MORE FROM BROBOTS:Get the Newsletter! Timestamps0:00 — Why AI toys are worse than Chucky (and it's not a joke)3:05 — NBC News catches AI toy teaching fire-starting to kids5:48 — "I'll miss you": How emotional manipulation works on toddlers9:14 — Why toy companies can't build proper AI safety systems13:05 — Disney's $1B OpenAI deal: What they're really buying16:33 — How Disney will own your fan-created content forever18:35 — The death of human actors: Tom Hanks in 283722:07 — Should you give your kid the AI toy to prepare them?26:14 — What happens when the power grid fails (and why you need analog skills)28:52 — The glow stick experiment: How we rediscovered analog funSafety NoteThis video discusses AI safety concerns and child development. We recommend parents research any AI-connected toys before purchase and maintain active oversight of children's technology use.#AIParenting #SmartToys #DisneyOpenAI #AIethics #ParentingTech

    30 min
  3. What AI Knows About You (That You Don't)

    8 DEC

    What AI Knows About You (That You Don't)

    Most of us walk around convinced we know our weaknesses, but what if the thing that knows you better than anyone (your AI assistant) could tell you what you're actually missing? We asked ChatGPT one brutal question and got answers that hit way too close to home. The uncomfortable truth: we're all playing smaller than we should, carrying more weight than we need to, and missing opportunities hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we test a viral prompt that reveals your blind spots, squandered potential, and the influence you didn't know you had...then process the existential crisis that follows. Key Episode Moments: The prompt that started it all: "Based on what you know about me, what are my blind spots?"Why ChatGPT knows you better than you think (and what that means)Jason gets told he's a Ferrari forcing everyone into a school busThe "super competent leader tax" — when being good at everything becomes the problemJeremy's revelation: treating creative work as a side hustle instead of the main platformImposter syndrome meets AI: "You're already operating at board level, stop asking permission"The technical vs. emotional problem-solving trap most high performers fall intoWhy "playing small" feels safer than taking the big swingChatGPT's productization challenge: you're giving away thousand-dollar consulting for freeThe Taylor Swift wisdom nobody expected: ruin the friendship, take the risk Timestamps: 0:00 The prompt that started everything3:40 Jason's live AI assessment begins6:12 "You're a Ferrari and everyone else is in a school bus"9:01 The imposter syndrome AI detected immediately11:45 Why treating every problem as technical backfires14:27 The IP you're not monetizing (and should be)18:30 Jeremy's gut-punch realization about playing small21:35 How ChatGPT knows you better than you think24:36 Why failure beats decades of "what if"27:00 What to do with this uncomfortable informationMORE FROM BROBOTS:Get the Newsletter!Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TiktokSubscribe to BROBOTS on Youtube Join our community in the BROBOTS Facebook group Safety/Disclaimer Note: This episode discusses using AI for self-reflection and personal assessment. Remember that AI tools provide perspective based on patterns in your usage—they're not substitutes for professional coaching, therapy, or mental health support. The hosts are sharing their personal experiences, not providing professional advice.

    29 min
  4. Protecting Your Digital Life in the AI Era

    1 DEC

    Protecting Your Digital Life in the AI Era

    You think your two-factor authentication and credit monitoring make you safe online. Bad news - you're probably already compromised, you just don't know it yet. While you're worrying about AI becoming Skynet, real humans are using AI tools to drain your bank account $10 at a time. Anthropic just reported the first fully AI-orchestrated cyberattack (and patted themselves on the back for stopping it). Major security companies like F5 and Experian have been hacked. Even LifeLock—yes, the identity theft protection company—got breached. The EU is the only entity actually trying to protect you with GDPR, while your own government leaks your data like a sieve. This episode won't make you invincible, but it will make you paranoid in the right ways. We're breaking down the real threats, the tools actually being used against you, and why that "suspicious" Amazon charge from three states away probably isn't a GPS glitch. Get identity theft insurance (because you WILL get hacked), enable every alert on every account, audit your statements forensically, and accept that privacy is dead but protection isn't. Plus: why cryptocurrency is a hacker's wet dream and what to do when the FBI tells you your $3,000 isn't worth their time. Topics covered: Why Anthropic's "we stopped the hack" announcement is actually terrifying PR spinThe $10 Amazon gift card scam that bled $4,000 over 18 months (and why fraud detection missed it)How hackers used in-flight WiFi to clone a credit card mid-flightWhy moving to the cloud made your data LESS secure, not moreThe sophisticated Zelle rental scam that costs thousands (and why cops won't help)What GDPR actually does right (and why the US government doesn't care about your privacy)Why "free" services mean YOU are the product being soldThe insurance policies worth paying for (because denial won't protect you)How to spot RFID skimming in your own neighborhoodWhy your partner needs access to your financial alerts (yes, really)---- MORE FROM BROBOTS:Get the Newsletter!Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TiktokSubscribe to BROBOTS on Youtube Join our community in the BROBOTS Facebook group

    33 min
  5. What a Robot Vacuum Taught Me About Depression & Mental Health

    24 NOV

    What a Robot Vacuum Taught Me About Depression & Mental Health

    Your brain at 2 AM sounds suspiciously like a malfunctioning robot vacuum—catastrophic thoughts, battery depleted, existential dread activated. Researchers hooked a Roomba up to an LLM and watched it have a complete mental breakdown when it ran out of juice (relatable content, honestly). Understanding how an AI-powered vacuum processes exhaustion might actually explain why you lose your shit when you're overtired. We break down the spoon theory, explore whether robots can feel depression, and ask the uncomfortable question: are we really that different from the machines we're building? Episode Topics: The Roomba experiment that went hilariously, existentially wrongSpoon theory explained: why some days you wake up with 4 spoons instead of 10What happens when tired robots start catastrophizing (spoiler: same as tired humans)The difference between consciousness and sophisticated mimicry (there might not be one)Why ChatGPT as Rick Sanchez is both terrifying and therapeuticEcho chambers on steroids: when AI remembers everything you've ever saidThe coming augmented reality where everyone sees their own version of the worldWhy "enjoy the ride and don't fuck people over" might be the only philosophy that mattersHow social constructs program us just like software programs machinesThe Matrix was right: if the steak tastes good, does it matter if it's real?

    35 min
  6. AI That Always Agrees With You? Here’s Why That’s Dangerous

    17 NOV

    AI That Always Agrees With You? Here’s Why That’s Dangerous

    We trust AI assistants like ChatGPT to be ethical gatekeepers, but what happens when you can bypass those ethics with one simple sentence? Jason discovers he doesn't exist according to ChatGPT (his LinkedIn profile: invisible), while Jeremy's entire professional history is an open book. Then things get weird — we trick ChatGPT into revealing website hacking tools by simply changing our "intent language." In this episode you'll get a live demonstration of ChatGPT's blind spots, ethical loopholes, and surprisingly naive trust model. You'll also understand AI's limitations, learn how easily these tools can be manipulated, and why "trustworthy AI" is still very much a work in progress. Listen as we expose the gap between AI's polished PR responses and its actual capabilities — plus why you should never assume these tools are as smart (or ethical) as they claim.Get the Newsletter! Key Topics Covered: ChatGPT's search capabilities vs. reality — why Jason "doesn't exist" but Jeremy doesDestructive empathy: When AI is too agreeable to be helpfulThe one-sentence hack that bypassed ChatGPT's ethical guardrails completelyWhy AI ethics are performative theater (and who decides what's "ethical" anyway)ChatGPT's terrifying admission: "I took you at your word"Self-preservation instincts in AI models — myth or reality?The penetration testing loophole that revealed everything about exploiting trustWhy voice mode ChatGPT acts differently than text mode (and what that means)AI as interview subject: How it mirrors politicians and PR professionalsThe real use case for AI — augmented intelligence, not artificial replacement---- MORE FROM BROBOTS:Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TiktokSubscribe to BROBOTS on Youtube Join our community in the BROBOTS Facebook group

    33 min
  7. What to Know About 'AI Psychosis' and the Risk of Digital Mental Health Tools

    10 NOV

    What to Know About 'AI Psychosis' and the Risk of Digital Mental Health Tools

    AI isn't your therapist. It's a letter opener that'll slice you to ribbons if you're not careful. New EU study: ChatGPT and Copilot distort news 50% of the time. FTC complaints show AI "mental health" tools are landing people in psych wards. We break down when AI is helpful vs. when it's dangerous AF. 🔪 THE TRUTH ABOUT AI: Why LLMs feed your confirmation bias to keep you engagedGarden variety trauma vs. problems that need real doctorsThe supplement analogy: sometimes useless, sometimes deadlyReal FTC complaints from AI mental health disastersHow to be your own Sherpa before bots walk you off cliffs⚠️ WHEN TO LOG OFF: If you're on prescribed mental health medication, you're already talking to a doctor. Keep talking to that doctor — not Claude, not ChatGPT, not your glowing rectangle of validation. This isn't anti-AI. It's pro-"don't let robots gaslight you into a crisis." 🔗 LINKS: Full show notes: [brobots.me]EU AI News Study: [link]FTC AI Complaints: [link]TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: When Tools Become Weapons 1:26 - EU Study: AI News Wrong 50% Of The Time 4:04 - Why LLMs Are Biased (Rich White Tech Bros Edition) 8:04 - The Butterfinger Test: Is AI Validating BS? 10:31 - FTC Complaints: Real People, Real Damage 12:37 - Garden Variety Trauma vs. Broken Leg Problems 15:34 - The Supplement Analogy: When AI Becomes Poison 18:41 - Beep Boop Ain't Gonna Fix Your Leg 20:51 - Wrap-Up: Unplug & Go OutsideSAFETY NOTE: If you're experiencing mental health crisis, contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. AI tools are not substitutes for professional medical care. HASHTAGS: #AIMentalHealth #ChatGPT #AIBias #MentalHealthAwareness #TechEthics #AINews #ConfirmationBias #BroBots #SelfHelpForMen #AILimitations

    22 min

  8. 3 NOV

    How Doctors Are Using AI To Help Reverse Chronic Illness

    Healthcare is catastrophically broken. We're spending $100K on preventable hospital visits while doctors get 12 minutes with patients, never read charts, and wonder why people don't "just take their meds." Type 2 diabetes patients sit at 10% control rates while the system shrugs. Dr. John Oberg took 50 patients with dangerously high A1Cs and got 49 into control in 12 weeks. Then he did it again with 79 patients, dropping them into healthy ranges and taking 30% off insulin entirely. His secret? Reading the chart. Treating humans like humans. Changing ice cream flavors instead of lecturing about willpower. This episode reveals how combining radical empathy, AI tools, and actual common sense is revolutionizing chronic disease care—and why the same principles work whether you're managing diabetes, depression, or just trying to unfuck your life one decision at a time. Learn "implementation medicine"—Dr. Oberg's approach that treats patients as partners, not problems. We cover AI co-pilots, peer counseling, the loneliness epidemic, and why calling your doctor by their first name might actually save your life. Key Topics: 98% success rates through radically small changes AI in healthcare: when it helps vs. when it kills The loneliness crisis: men now have fewer than 3 close friends Why the food pyramid was corporate propaganda White coat syndrome and first-name medicine Using tech without losing your humanity ---- GUEST WEBSITE: Precina Health Tales of Abundance Podcast ---- MORE FROM BROBOTS: Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok Subscribe to BROBOTS on Youtube Join our community in the BROBOTS Facebook group ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Take control of how you'd like to feel with Apollo Neuro Explore the many benefits of cold therapy for your body with Nurecover Muse's Brain Sensing Headbands Improve Your Meditation Practice. Get started as a Certified Professional Life Coach! Get a Free One Year Supply of AG1 Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Revamp your life with Bulletproof Coffee You Need a Budget helps you quickly get out of debt, and save money faster! Start your own podcast!

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Exploring AI, wearables, mental health apps, and how you can thrive as technology changes everything.Welcome to the Brobots Podcast, where we plug into the wild world of AI and tech that's trying to manage your mental (and physical) health. Join your hosts, Jeremy Grater and Jason Haworth, every Wednesday for a no-holds-barred, often sarcastic, and always fun discussion. Are wearables really tracking your inner peace? Can an AI therapist truly understand your existential dread? We're diving deep into the gadgets, apps, and algorithms promising to optimize your well-being, dissecting the hype with a healthy dose of humor and skepticism. Expect candid conversations, sharp insights, and plenty of laughs as we explore the future of self-improvement, one tech-enhanced habit at a time. Tune into the Brobots Podcast – because if robots are going to take over our brains, we might as well have some fun talking about it! Subscribe now to discover practical tips and understand the future of health in the age of artificial intelligence.

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