Bad Decisions Podcast

Bad Decisions Studio

A practical guide to modern Tech, AI, and Business. We analyse trends, test claims, and translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights so you can make smarter decisions. Expect detailed and unfiltered breakdowns of what’s real, what’s hype, what’s worth trying, and what to ignore, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately. We also sit down with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to talk about their jounries, mistakes, and lessons that helped them grow so you can learn faster, level up, and become a better version of yourself.

  1. 1D AGO

    OpenClaw's Creator Just Joined OpenAI (What It Means)

    Peter Steinberger, the mind behind OpenClaw, joined OpenAI to develop personal AI agents that can handle tasks from calendar management to smart home automation. We also cover legal challenges faced by ByteDance over Seedance 2.0, including cease and desist letters from Disney and other studios. 00:56 – OpenClaw creator joins OpenAI 21:09 – Is OpenClaw dead? The real concern 27:22 – Disney & Hollywood vs Seedance 2.0 Powered by Dell Pro Precision Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://www.youtube.com/redirect?https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #Tech #AI #DellTech #DellProPrecision #nvidia

    41 min
  2. 4D AGO

    Something Big is Coming, Anthropic's $30B raise, and Blender's DLSS

    An article warning about AI just went viral with over 80 million reads. Anthropic raised $30 billion at a $380 billion valuation. And Blender might finally have real-time viewport rendering with DLSS. 01:05 - The Viral AI Article (80M Views) 14:02 - Anthropic's $30B Raise & $380B Valuation 23:33 - Blender DLSS: Real-Time Rendering Powered by Dell Pro Precision Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://www.youtube.com/redirect?https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #Tech #AI #DellTech #DellProPrecision #nvidia

    29 min
  3. Your Personal Data Is Being Sold with Caitlin "Cybersecurity Girl"

    5D AGO

    Your Personal Data Is Being Sold with Caitlin "Cybersecurity Girl"

    Caitlin Sarian (aka "Cybersecurity Girl") is one of the most recognized cybersecurity educators online (1.2M+ followers). She previously led TikTok’s Global Cybersecurity Advocacy & Culture work, and spent ~10 years in cybersecurity and privacy across consulting and leadership roles We talk about the simple security habits that actually matter (passwords, passkeys, and the right kind of 2FA), how people get tricked by phishing and “perfect copy” fake login pages, what data brokers are really doing with your information, how tracking and permissions quietly follow you around, and how AI is changing the game for both privacy and scams. The goal is simple: help you protect yourself, think clearer, and make smarter decisions online without needing to be “technical.” Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:30 Caitlin’s story: from engineering to cybersecurity 9:24 The interview that pulled her into cybersecurity 11:12 Why she started teaching cyber online 15:04 Password mistakes & common scam setups 19:28 Cookies, tracking & “I accept” traps 27:18 Voice scams & impersonation tricks 37:57 The 3 things your apps are collecting 39:03 Data brokers — how your info gets sold 42:55 Protecting your identity 51:02 Cyber warfare between counties Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Cybersecurity girl: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritygirl/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-sarian - Youtube: youtube.com/cybersecuritygirl Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

    1h 2m
  4. Higgsfield AI Banned on X, Seedance 2.0 Goes Viral, Epic vs Google $800M Deal

    6D AGO

    Higgsfield AI Banned on X, Seedance 2.0 Goes Viral, Epic vs Google $800M Deal

    Higgsfield AI’s X account just got suspended (what happened and why creators are calling them out). Seedance 2.0’s viral AI generated videos and what they really mean for creators. Plus, Epic Games & Google’s secret $800M deal revealed in federal court and why it matters for Fortnite, and Unreal Engine. 02:00 Higgsfield AI Get BANNED? 19:22 Seedance 2.0 the Best AI Model Yet? 32:08 Epic Game & Google's Secret $800M Deal Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://www.youtube.com/redirect?https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

    43 min
  5. #78 Kill Self-Doubt FOREVER with Dr. Shade Zahrai

    FEB 5

    #78 Kill Self-Doubt FOREVER with Dr. Shade Zahrai

    Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a behavioral researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and leading authority on confidence and self-doubt. With a background as a corporate lawyer and an MBA and PhD in organizational behavior, she has designed transformative programs for Fortune 500 companies. In this episode Dr. Shadé Zahrai shares insights on the importance of self-trust and how it can transform your life. Discover practical steps to align your career with what truly matters, drawing from research-backed methods that drive real change. Read "Big Trust": https://www.shadezahrai.com/bigtrust Episode 78 Chapters: 0:00 intro 6:59 Why should you “raise your hand” before you feel ready? 23:03 Can you actually change your personality traits? 30:03 Why does your brain fear failure and rejection so much? 34:58 Is social media making your fear of judgment worse? 38:59 Are you trapped by your current self-image? 42:02 How do you stop your mind from paralyzing you? 45:00 What is “Big Trust” and how do you build it? 50:01 Why does comparison steal your happiness? 55:04 Does insecurity push you forward or just make you miserable? 58:01 Is “imposter syndrome” actually just a normal human feeling? 1:01:00 Would you feel like an imposter designing the Nike logo? 1:05:59 Do your own rules and standards trap you mentally? 1:09:03 How do you break the overthinking loop for real? 1:14:59 Can writing your worries down calm your brain? 1:17:59 Is meditation the fastest way to gain perspective? 1:27:00 Why do problems feel heavier the longer you hold them? 1:29:57 How do you protect yourself from toxic people draining you? 1:37:59 Do you feel unworthy and how can you measure real change? 1:43:03 How do you track progress without fooling yourself? 1:47:02 Can you rewrite your past by changing what it means? Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://www.youtube.com/redirect?https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Dr Shade Zahrai: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shadezahrai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ Website: https://www.shadezahrai.com/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

    1h 54m
  6. #77 Give me 60 mins, I’ll show you how to 10X your Client

    JAN 29

    #77 Give me 60 mins, I’ll show you how to 10X your Client

    Vaas aka Post processed is an automotive CGI artist behind Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Formula 1 commercials, all made possible from creating content online. We talked about how he landed his dream clients, and got hired. We go deep on which platform is better, YouTube vs Instagram vs LinkedIn, why technical understanding about filmmaking is important, and how to deal with clients. If you’re a CGI artist, Unreal creator, filmmaker, or 3D designer trying to land higher-level clients, this is a raw, practical conversation that you should tune into. Episode 77 Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - YouTube vs Instagram: Which Actually Gets You Clients? 00:04:47 - You Don't Need Millions of Views to Get Clients 00:06:08 - The Power of making Remakes 00:11:36 - Is Text-to-Video AI Actually Useful? 00:18:01 - Should Artists Use AI? 00:30:28 - Should Clients Own Your Project Files? 00:31:32 - How Did Bugatti Actually Find You? 00:34:49 - How Do You Pitch Without Showing Final Renders? 00:45:42 - How Do You Actually Break Into Automotive CGI? 00:50:34 - Why Did He Start Making Content? (Honest Answer) 00:58:36 - What Did Gary Vee Actually Tell Him to Do? 01:01:32 - Should You Quit Your Job to Learn Unreal Engine? Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Post Processed: https://www.youtube.com/@UChpXeTTvAyMyu8G_CuBXn7w Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #blender3d #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #

    1h 9m
  7. #76 No BS Conversation about AI & ARTISTS with Jess Wiseman

    12/19/2025

    #76 No BS Conversation about AI & ARTISTS with Jess Wiseman

    Jess Wiseman is a multidisciplinary artist and creative director known for her storytelling, design, and her raw, honest reflections on the creative journey. In this episode, Jess opens up about fear, identity, burnout, obsession, comparison, reinvention, and how she built a career by posting consistently, experimenting publicly, and rebuilding herself from the inside out. We go deep on creativity, psychology, filmmaking, social media, AI, discipline, and the hidden struggles behind “overnight success.” Jess shares the real cost of chasing perfection, how comparison destroys confidence, and why intention matters more than obsessing over tools or trends. She also breaks down how she got clients without experience, how she survived burnout, and the small habits that completely transformed her career. Whether you’re an artist, filmmaker, designer, or creator trying to navigate the modern creative world, Jess’s insights are some of the most honest and impactful you’ll hear in 2025. Episode 76 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 06:02 Overcoming Public Speaking Fears 09:05 The Journey of Artistic Exploration 12:00 The Impact of Distractions on Creativity 14:59 Building a Portfolio Through Competitions 17:51 The Importance of Outreach in Creative Careers 24:00 The Role of Free Work in Career Development 29:52 The Influence of AI on Creativity 32:55 Finding Balance in Creative Pursuits 35:51 The Importance of Self-Awareness 38:54 Mastery vs. Momentum Mindset 44:37 The Future of Creativity in an AI World 01:00:25 The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation 01:05:42 The Journey of Daily Content Creation 01:12:00 Transitioning from Free Work to Paid Clients 01:17:51 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 01:23:34 Finding Value Beyond Big Clients 01:30:20 Navigating the Creative Process 01:38:05 Leveraging AI in Creative Work 01:44:38 The Future of Creative Careers in an AI World Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jesslwiseman Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #blender3d #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

    2h 3m
  8. #75 How AI Is Transforming Filmmaking & VFX with Nikola Todorovic

    11/27/2025

    #75 How AI Is Transforming Filmmaking & VFX with Nikola Todorovic

    Nikola Todorovic is the Co-Founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, which is one of the most groundbreaking AI companies transforming the future of filmmaking. In this episode, Nikola opens up about building an AI startup from scratch, surviving the early chaos of generative AI, and why he believes the future belongs to creators. We go deep on AI, tech, creativity, entrepreneurship, mental resilience, and the future of storytelling; including how Nikola and Tye Sheridan built a product people thought was “impossible,” what really happened behind the scenes of their viral launch, and why democratizing filmmaking matters more today than ever. If you're a filmmaker, 3D artist, startup founder, or AI-curious entrepreneur, this is one of the most important conversations of 2025. Episode 75 Chapter: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:03:50 – Early days of Wonder Dynamics & scaling challenges 00:05:45 – The power of “Permissionless Storytelling” 00:07:10 – Nikola’s childhood, war, and escaping through film 00:11:45 – The origins of Wonder Studio 00:13:25 – Pivoting from VR to AI filmmaking 00:15:10 – Funding, team size & early startup struggles 00:20:20 – The emotional rollercoaster of building something new 00:22:40 – Why creators forget their darkest moments 00:24:45 – Fear, discomfort & pushing through self-doubt 00:28:10 – Perspective: comparing yourself to your past, not others 00:30:10 – What truly brings happiness (scarcity & meaning) 00:32:30 – Why hiring curious people beats hiring experts 00:35:15 – The “say yes and figure it out” philosophy 00:37:00 – How uncertainty becomes a competitive advantage 00:38:45 – Nature vs nurture 00:41:20 – What top creatives really struggle with 00:49:35 – The problem with modern AI launches 00:51:10 – Generative AI editability 00:53:00 – Multimodal future of filmmaking 00:56:20 – AI’s irony: the first jobs it replaced were creative 00:58:00 – Why AI won’t kill filmmaking 01:02:40 – Democratization of filmmaking in 2025 01:05:50 – Why now is the best time ever to be a creator 01:07:10 – Final thoughts on storytelling, creativity & the future Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCAST If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/lunchbqx Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #vfx #virtualproduction #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

    1h 35m

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A practical guide to modern Tech, AI, and Business. We analyse trends, test claims, and translate complex ideas into clear, actionable insights so you can make smarter decisions. Expect detailed and unfiltered breakdowns of what’s real, what’s hype, what’s worth trying, and what to ignore, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately. We also sit down with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to talk about their jounries, mistakes, and lessons that helped them grow so you can learn faster, level up, and become a better version of yourself.

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