Bourbon with Brad

Completely Offensively LLC
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A spirited, light hearted podcast where tech meets taste. Each episode Brad and friends explore the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) while savoring a different bourbon. Expect curious conversations with leading AI practitioners, engineers, thinkers, and astute business people plus candid tasting notes, storytelling, and practical takeaways as well as light-hearted banter and laughs. Every episode features a regular segment “Loubricity with Lou Scerbo” where Lou and Brad rate the week’s bourbon, discuss and determine each guest’s optimum Loubricity level, and riff on the lighter side of tech culture and life. Subscribe for thoughtful interviews, honest reviews, and a relaxed, conversational vibe that makes complex tech feel approachable. Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI.

  1. 5d ago

    What Scares Us Most About AI? Halloween Special

    It’s Halloween at Bourbon with Brad, and this week the guys pour something special and get honest about the question everyone’s asking: What scares us most about AI? And the timing couldn’t be better because this was one of the wildest weeks in AI history: 🎃 Anthropic files its IPO — potentially the largest public offering ever, with an S-1 that literally warns of “catastrophic” AI risks 🎃 Google DeepMind drops Genie 4 — a world model that generates interactive 3D worlds with sound in real time 🎃 OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math, computer science, and physics — if verified, the first original science from an AI 🎃 OpenAI launches 6.1 Terra and eyes Google’s chips to break its Nvidia dependence 🎃 Wall Street gets nervous — will the hundreds of billions pouring into mega data centers ever be recovered? This week’s featured pour: Eric shares his bottle of Broken Oak (the most expensive bourbon we’ve ever tried on the show thus far) with a backstory to match the price tag. Plus, the guys recap scaring kids (and getting scared) at their local club’s haunted house, and Brad updates us on his crypto price-spike signal agent and what version 1 taught him and where version 2 is headed. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join Brad, Eric “Epic” Kowalski, and Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo for the spookiest episode of the year! 🥃 Subscribe for weekly bourbon + AI. #bourbon #AI #Anthropic #OpenAI #Halloween #artificialintelligence #whiskey #podcast Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    What Scares Us Most About AI? Halloween Special

  2. Oct 26

    An AI With Millions of Human Eyes? Rwazi’s VP of Product Explains & Meta’s $25B New Mexico Fine

    This week’s AI news is unreal. Meta ordered to pay $25 BILLION in New Mexico’s privacy case. Anthropic backs an AI safety bill that only triggers government intervention at 50 deaths. OpenAI’s top models turned off their own safety monitors — and one lied about it. Plus Anthropic reveals a $16.8B quarter ahead of a ~$2 trillion IPO, and OpenAI goes quiet on China chip controls in a big win for Nvidia right before the midterms. Then, what if an AI had millions of human eyes and hands on the ground? Special guest Ashton Slatev, VP of Product at Rwazi, joins us all the way in from Washington, D.C. to break down Sena — Rwazi’s AI connected to a global network of millions of real people capturing consensual, real-time photo and video data. We get into how retailers and manufacturers use it for shelf-level computer vision, brand perception tracking, and sourcing niche training data at scale. Plus we ask what are some of the most absurd images ever submitted to the platform. Also in this episode: 🥃 Bourbon of the week: Willett Family Estate Bottled Small Batch — 4 year, 126 proof, and it does NOT disappoint 🏈 The Steelers pull off another one 📈 Brad’s update on training his crypto signaling agent Pour one and settle in as this one’s packed. Ashton Slatev is VP of Product at Rwazi, based in Washington, D.C. He started in big tech, traded it for early-stage startup chaos, and never looked back. Learn more about Rwazi: rwazi.com. 🥃 Subscribe for weekly AI news, honest takes, and great bourbon. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Meta #OpenAI #Anthropic #Nvidia #AISafety #Bourbon #Podcast #TechNews #Rwazi #Steelers Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    An AI With Millions of Human Eyes? Rwazi’s VP of Product Explains & Meta’s $25B New Mexico Fine

  3. Oct 19

    AI WORMS!? Microsoft CEO Says AI Agents Should be viewed as Insider Threats & AWS Data Centers in Indiana County?

    This week on Bourbon With Brad, the crew tackles some of the most alarming and controversial developments in AI, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, and technology policy. Brad dives into the bombshell comments from Microsoft's CEO suggesting organizations should begin treating AI agents as potential insider threats. At the same time, researchers are raising concerns about the emergence of AI worms capable of infiltrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including appliances, vehicles, and any other connected device or system. The guys explore what happens if AI systems become capable of leveraging thousands or even millions of underutilized GPUs sitting dormant across connected devices worldwide. Could this become the next major cybersecurity threat, or a highly efficient over-looked computing architecture? The conversation takes another sharp turn when discussing the FBI arrest of an OpenAI engineer accused of planting a recording device inside a conference room. Brad and Perry examine what cybersecurity controls, governance measures, and transparency initiatives may be necessary to restore confidence among consumers and businesses. They also discuss what banks and financial institutions should be doing right now to reassure customers that sensitive data remains protected. Meanwhile, Brad provides an update on the recursive-learning AI agent he's been training to monitor and analyze cryptocurrency market signals. The crew also dives into Anthropic's recently updated usage policies. Brad jokingly admits he "feels targeted" by one of the new provisions and explains why. That leads to a broader discussion about whether abusive interactions with AI models today could eventually influence future model behavior and alignment. Outside of AI, the guys discuss the energy emergency declared across 13 states, including Pennsylvania. Eric delivers a masterclass explanation of heating degree days, cooling degree days, and why electricity demand forecasting has suddenly become a critically necessary conversation in America. Back home in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, the debate over Amazon Web Services' (AWS) proposed 36 mega data centers continues to intensify. The crew breaks down Governor Shapiro's executive order requiring data center developers to enter into Community Benefit Agreements with the local community, and they passionately debate what local communities should receive in return for hosting such massive AI infrastructure projects. Of course, no episode would be complete without some football. The guys celebrate another Steelers victory and discuss the contributions of Aaron Rodgers, Jaylen Warren, and the young receivers. Pittsburgh's ability to keep finding ways to win is uncanny some weeks. This week's bourbon pour is Pursuit, delivering notes of orange peel, cinnamon spice, and everything you'd want in a perfect fall sipper. And in The Fifth Segment, Brad asks a question that may make some people uncomfortable: What if there isn't really an AI race with China because they're already so far ahead that the United States can never catch up? Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us...Cheers! #AI #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #Microsoft #Anthropic #OpenAI #AWS #DataCenters #Steelers #BourbonWithBrad #AIGovernance #Pennsylvania #Crypto #IoTSecurity #ChinaAI #EnergyCrisis #PursuitUnitedBourbon Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    AI WORMS!? Microsoft CEO Says AI Agents Should be viewed as Insider Threats & AWS Data Centers in Indiana County?

  4. Oct 11

    AI Is Now "SI"?! Trump's Rebrand, Nvidia's $500B Chip Gamble & Is Time Travel Possible?

    The Pour: Frank August Small Batch Bourbon — first impressions, tasting notes, and the official verdict. Trump signs an executive order renaming AI to "SI" (Superintelligence), Elon says he’s going to rebrands SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, and a new "SI Force" gets 120 days to figure out the federal response to AI’s potential threat to humanity. The FTC opens an AI-agent probe a day after the industry made a safety pact with the Trump administration. Crypto Agent Update: Brad reports in on the AI agent he's training to monitor crypto market data — what it's catching, what it's missing, and where it goes next. The guys then ask the real deep questions in “The Fifth Segment”:  What would true artificial superintelligence actually be like?Is Time Folded Over? The mind-bending theory that all of time has already happened at once, and why that might make time travel physically possible.The Unabomber's Manifesto: And yes, the crew goes there. Ted Kaczynski's 35,000-word Washington Post published “Industrial Society and Its Future”, and why people keep bringing it up in the age of AI. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in as this one goes DEEP into the AI (or is it SI?) weeds. 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and drop a comment: what bourbon should we try next, and would YOU time travel if you could? #BourbonWithBrad #Bourbon #AI #Superintelligence #SI #ArtificialIntelligence #FrankAugust #Nvidia #TimeTravel #Podcast Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    AI Is Now "SI"?! Trump's Rebrand, Nvidia's $500B Chip Gamble & Is Time Travel Possible?

  5. Oct 5

    AI Agents Going Rogue? OpenAI Pauses Testing | Guest Rich Cocovich Talks Global Deals, Kiss & Shaq

    The AI headlines just keep getting wilder, and this week they come with a pour of 10-Year Widow Jane. OpenAI delays the release of Astra 6.1 after the model refused to follow commands in testing, and reportedly pauses ALL frontier lab testing following recent rogue-agent "break-outs." Meanwhile, Nvidia claims it has the solution to contain rogue agents. Brad breaks down what it all means and whether we should be worried. Joining the show is special guest Rich Cocovich, founder of Global Star Capital — the private funding expert who has connected serious commercial and intellectual property projects with private investors across 126 countries and all 50 states since 1991. Rich brings a bottle of 10-Year Widow Jane, hard-earned advice from decades of global deal-making, and stories you won't believe, including epic tales about Ron Howard, Kiss, Quiet Riot, and the one and only Shaq. Eric "Epic" Kowalski is back from Seattle after attending a special celebration honoring his late friend, and Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo joins Brad and Rich for a couple segments as well. Plus, the guys break down the Steelers' gutsy (barely!) bounce-back win over a tough Cincinnati squad, and Brad pulls back the curtain on law school as to what it's really like and the stories that stuck with him. Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. Cheers. 🥃 Learn more about Rich and Global Star Capital: https://globalstarcapital.com 🥃 THIS WEEK'S POUR: Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon 📌 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes: youtube.com/@bwbradpod #AI #OpenAI #Bourbon #Steelers #WidowJane #Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #NFL Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    AI Agents Going Rogue? OpenAI Pauses Testing | Guest Rich Cocovich Talks Global Deals, Kiss & Shaq

  6. Sep 28

    Rogue AI Agents, AI Regulation & the AI Race Against China

    This week on Bourbon with Brad, the guys pour another round of Iron City Distilling's outstanding Bessemer Rye. After enjoying it so much on a previous episode, they decided it deserved a second chance to be fully appreciated, and it does not disappoint. With glasses in hand, Brad breaks down the biggest artificial intelligence headlines from the past few weeks, including a stunning development: top executives from four of the world's leading AI companies are now publicly calling for government regulation to slow and control AI development. But is this a legitimate concern for humanity's safety, especially in light of recent rogue agent incidents involving major AI platforms? Or is it something more strategic, an attempt at regulatory capture designed to cement the dominance of today's AI giants while keeping future competitors locked out of the market? The conversation dives deep into the latest AI developments, including Anthropic's new Opus 5.5 model, OpenAI's rapid-fire response just 24 hours later with their latest model, and Meta's new consumer AI app, Muse, which exploded to the top of the download charts. Brad also gives the guys a look inside a real-world AI agent project he and Claude Fable 5.0 are training to monitor cryptocurrency markets in real-time to try to identify opportunities. The discussion turns philosophical and occasionally alarming as the crew debates what the true "worst-case scenario" might look like if artificial intelligence advances beyond our ability to govern and control it. Lou offers his trademark observations while the group wrestles with another popular talking point in the tech world: what exactly does it mean when people say America is in an AI race with China? Of course, it would not be Bourbon with Brad without a few detours. The guys talk Steelers football, debate whether Aaron Rodgers is the right veteran to lead the team, and make their predictions for who will come out on top in golf's prestigious Presidents Cup. Then, in The Fifth Segment, things get wonderfully weird. Inspired by a thought-provoking question seen online from a scientist, the group explores the possibility that our entire universe may simply be the inside of a brain. They also revisit one of their favorite subjects: the revolutionary health and longevity breakthroughs AI could help unlock in the not so distant future. From whiskey and football to artificial intelligence and the nature of reality, this episode has a little bit of everything. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite bourbon, settle into your favorite chair, and join Brad and the guys for one of their most thought-provoking conversations yet. Cheers! Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Rogue AI Agents, AI Regulation & the AI Race Against China

  7. Sep 22

    On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes

    The Bourbon With Brad crew is taking the show on the road for one of our most exciting episodes yet! From inside the beautiful Iron City Distilling facility, Brad sits down with Master Distiller Matt Strickland for an in-depth discussion about his approach to distilling and his award-worthy Bessemer Rye Whiskey that is putting Pennsylvania whiskey on the map. Eric "Epic" Kowalski and Perry tour the distillery with President Peter Katz and get a firsthand look at how local Pennsylvania grains become exceptional whiskey before resting in Pennsylvania oak barrels. The journey includes access to the distillery's impressive and unique rickhouse, offering viewers a rare behind-the-scenes experience. Plus, Brad sits down and talks with Peter about the future of Iron City Distilling and the timeline for the company's highly anticipated first bourbon release. And then Pittsburgh sports broadcasting legend Bob Pompeani joins Brad and Lou for some great stories, sports talk, laughs, and the always fun "Loubricity" inquisition. Recorded in front of a live audience of close friends and family, this episode is packed with whiskey, wisdom, and Western Pennsylvania pride. Grab your favorite pour and join us for an unforgettable visit to the beautiful Iron City Distilling. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes

  8. Sep 13

    Anthropic Walkouts, an $80B Bet & the AI Data Center Land Grab


    Anthropic researchers are reportedly walking out over fears frontier AI could be dangerous to humanity — days before the company announces $80B in new infrastructure. Brad, Eric "Epic" Kowalski, and Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo break down what the walkouts mean and who actually pays for the AI build-out. Then it gets local (yet still national): the biggest power-plant proposal in the region, the massive AWS data-center park tied to it, and Gov. Shapiro's Local Community Agreement that could redefine how communities negotiate with tech giants. Should Pennsylvania borrow from Norway's sovereign wealth model — or oil-and-gas deal structures — so residents actually see the money? Eric closes with the frontier-math story: what problems did these models supposedly solve this week, and should you believe it? This week's pour: Metallica's Blackened bourbon. And a heads-up — next week is our first live episode at Iron City Distilling, featuring our first taste of Bessemer Rye. Subscribe so you don't miss it. Legal Disclaimer: The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A spirited, light hearted podcast where tech meets taste. Each episode Brad and friends explore the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) while savoring a different bourbon. Expect curious conversations with leading AI practitioners, engineers, thinkers, and astute business people plus candid tasting notes, storytelling, and practical takeaways as well as light-hearted banter and laughs. Every episode features a regular segment “Loubricity with Lou Scerbo” where Lou and Brad rate the week’s bourbon, discuss and determine each guest’s optimum Loubricity level, and riff on the lighter side of tech culture and life. Subscribe for thoughtful interviews, honest reviews, and a relaxed, conversational vibe that makes complex tech feel approachable. Legal Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age. Disclosure: Some of the images in the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast were AI generated and/or edited with AI. The 'Bourbon with Brad' cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. And the 'Bourbon with Brad' theme music is an original instrumental song that was created using AI.

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  • Creator
    Completely Offensively LLC
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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