AIPodcastListening.com Journey to AI Readiness for the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of the AI Frontier

Mike Hayes

🎙️ Welcome to AI Podcast Listening — hosted by Mike Hayes, The Storytelling Explainer. Bootcamp: 8 am Friday PST (11 am EST) Join Free: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9256390250 Learn More: This podcast explores the art and science of storytelling explainers — from the wisdom of the ancients to the innovators of today. Journey to AI Readiness for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the new AI frontier — with lessons from Storytelling Explainers who have already changed the world, from Jesus of Nazareth, Socrates, and Buddha to Steve Jobs, Sam Altman, and Demis Hassabis of DeepMind — alongside modern voices like Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins and my friend, Oxford Professor Eero Varra, considered one of the world’s foremost business strategists, and other leaders shaping the AI frontier. This is from a two-time Peabody Award-winning documentarian, MikeHayes, who has interviewed Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Bob Proctor, and dozens of influential people before the advent of the emerging AI frontier. Each episode reveals how great explainers throughout history have used story, empathy, and insight to bridge understanding — and how we can now apply those same timeless principles with the help of ChatGPT and AI to communicate, connect, and create better together. Whether you’re an educator, entrepreneur, or explorer of new ideas, AI Podcast Listening helps you learn to learn — turning AI into your partner for human progress and storytelling For Good. From AI Noise to Human Voice - Build Communication Bridges without Burning Bridges! Hello, I'm your human, Mike Hayes, with my AI CoHosts. Together, we deliver Heart and Hospitality to AI Education through podcast listening. Boost your social media outreach with ChatGPT—simple, hospitable, and shareable content anyone can use. Let's discuss. There’s a storm in the airwaves — an endless AI bubble machine, pumping out content faster than anyone can think, feel, or remember. Everywhere you look, words — billions of them — floating like digital foam. But how many of those words actually reach the human heart? We’re drowning in posts, ads, algorithms, and auto-generated noise. The internet is crowded, but connection… is scarce. AI is producing more words — but fewer stories that matter. Yet history reminds us: clarity isn’t born from chaos. It comes from explainers — voices that help us see through the fog. Voices like Jesus of Nazareth, Socrates, Buddha, Oprah, Steve Jobs, Mel Robbins, Alvin Toffler, Garrison Keillor, Mr. Rogers, and today’s digital minds like Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman — people who use words to illuminate, not just accumulate. That’s why PodcastListening.com and the AI Super Campus exist — to turn AI from a noise amplifier into a meaning maker. Through storytelling explainers and human-centered networking, we teach how to use AI the way the great communicators would — to connect, to clarify, and to create real impact. Because the solution isn’t more content, it’s more connection. Not just AI voice — but human voice amplified by AI with old-fashioned human hospitality,

  1. Theme Song: Music and Lyrics to SAFE Seniors AI Learning On-The-Go!

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    Theme Song: Music and Lyrics to SAFE Seniors AI Learning On-The-Go!

    🎧 Learning On-The-Go — Theme Song SAFE Seniors AI | Education On The Go Episode Description / Show Notes “Learning On-The-Go” is the inspirational theme song for SAFE Seniors AI — a movement dedicated to helping seniors, families, and lifelong learners build confidence with technology and artificial intelligence safely, calmly, and step-by-step. This song celebrates a simple truth: you are not too late, you are not behind, and learning can happen anywhere — in your car, on a walk, at the kitchen table, or wherever life takes you. With a calm voice in your earbuds and guidance, you can pause and rewind. This music reflects the heart of the SAFE Seniors AI mission: Ask. Listen. Learn. Move forward with kindness and clarity. Whether you are learning what an AI icon means, how to pay online safely, or how to navigate confusing screens, you don’t have to do it alone. This theme honors: • AI literacy for seniors and families • Safe learning at your own pace • Clear thinking in confusing times • Human + AI guidance for discernment • Confidence through repetition • Learning without fear 🎵 Because learning isn’t about speed — it’s about courage. You’re still the one who decides. Press play. We’ll walk side by side. 🧭 About SAFE Seniors AI SAFE Seniors AI provides calm, trustworthy guidance to help older adults and families use technology safely and confidently in the age of artificial intelligence. Education On-The-Go means learning in real life — not classrooms, not pressure, not overwhelm. Just one clear voice to help you grow. 🎼 Lyrics Featured in This Episode Phone in your pocket, keys by the door, Tiny teacher in your earbuds, Learning on the go — safe and slow, One clear voice that helps you grow If it’s hard, we’ll take it twice. Turn the questions into advice. You’re not too late, you’re not behind. Every click is a new find Learning on the go — side by side. You can press play, I’ll be your guide 🔔 Call to Action If this song encouraged you, share it with someone who feels overwhelmed by technology. Subscribe for SAFE Seniors AI education, guidance, and encouragement — one step at a time. 🏷️ Tags & Keywords (under 4000 characters) SAFE Seniors AI, Learning On The Go, AI for seniors, senior technology help, AI literacy for seniors, technology education for older adults, learning technology safely, digital literacy seniors, artificial intelligence basics, AI education podcast, senior AI podcast, technology confidence seniors, how to use AI safely, internet safety seniors, online safety older adults, learning at your own pace, calm technology guidance, beginner tech help, smartphone help seniors, how to pay online safely, understanding AI icons, step by step tech tutorials, rewind learning, accessible learning, lifelong learning seniors, education on the go, audio learning seniors, podcast for seniors, supportive learning, human centered AI, AI discernment, clear thinking about AI, safe AI use, family tech education, grandparent technology help, digital confidence, overcoming tech fear, simple technology explanations, one topic at a time learning, learning without overwhelm, kindness in education, confidence building learning, ask listen learn, supportive teaching, safe seniors education, technology empowerment, navigating AI safely, senior digital independence, calm voice guidance, beginner friendly AI, AI for families, protecting seniors from scams, safe online habits seniors, AI awareness seniors, learning anywhere anytime, portable education, podcast theme song, inspirational learning song, motivational education music, educational theme song, learning anthem, SAFE Seniors AI podcast theme

    3 min
  2. Take the Leap if Faith: Live the Dream and Elevate Your World with AI Communication.

    FEB 8

    Take the Leap if Faith: Live the Dream and Elevate Your World with AI Communication.

    Elevated AI Communication & the SAFE Initiative Episode Summary Visit: https://senioraiforum.com This Senior AI Podcast briefing explores the vision and strategy behind Senior AI Forum Educators (SAFE) and the concept of Elevated AI Communication. Host Mike Hughes-Hayes frames Artificial Intelligence as an elevation tool—not a productivity hack—capable of lifting individuals and communities out of confusion, fear, and stagnant communication into clarity, reason, and impactful action. At the center of the episode is a metaphorical leap of faith, inspired by a dream of soaring above geographic and intellectual boundaries. The message is clear: you don’t need to be fully prepared to engage with AI. When you leap, the wind catches you. ✈️ Core Philosophical Framework: Elevation The Aerial Perspective AI provides a higher, three-dimensional vantage point—above the maze and the mud—supporting four stages of elevated communication: Perception – Seeing patterns and possibilitiesReasoning – Cultivating balance, fairness, and truthImagination – Expanding what’s possibleAction – Taking meaningful steps for family, community, and selfThe Leap of Faith Engaging with AI does not require perfection. Even an imperfect start activates momentum and clarity, transforming confusion into impactful communication. 🤖 Machines of Loving Grace The SAFE movement draws inspiration from: Richard Brautigan – “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace”Constitutional AI and safety-focused developmentGlobal conversations on AGI, ethics, and benevolent technologyAI is framed as a supportive force—machines of loving grace, not control. 🛡️ The SAFE Initiative (Senior AI Forum Educators) Founded by Mike Hughes-Hayes, SAFE empowers seniors, educators, nonprofits, and underserved communities to become Active AI Allies. Key Pillars: Senior Education – AI as an ally for cognitive clarity and communicationNonprofit Support – Google Ad Grants, AI amplification, mission visibilityMedia Integration – Storytelling via Medium.com (100M+ monthly readers)Safety & Ethics – Constitutional protections and responsible AI use

    34 min
  3. The Perfection Paradox: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Eyes or Ears in the Age of AI

    JAN 19

    The Perfection Paradox: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Eyes or Ears in the Age of AI

    The Perfection Paradox: Why You Can No Longer Trust Your Eyes or Ears in the Age of AI Learn more: https://SeniorAIFoundation.org The "obvious" scam is dead. Gone are the days of pixelated logos, Nigerian princes, and broken English. We have entered the era of Industrialized Deception, where Artificial Intelligence has taken a belt sander to the rough edges of internet fraud, creating "perfect" cons that bypass logic and target the heart. In this eye-opening episode of the Senior AI Podcast, host Mike Hayes joins Crystal Tristan, CEO of One Haven, to expose the invisible threats targeting our families and discuss the new rules of digital survival. The New "Invisible" Weapons of Fraud The Perfection Paradox: Scammers now use Large Language Models (LLMs) to write flawless emails. In a terrifying twist, they are now instructing AI to intentionally add typos and run-on sentences to mimic human imperfection and trick your "scam radar."Voice Cloning (The 3-Second Threat): Using "zero-shot learning," a bad actor can scrape just three seconds of audio from social media to clone a family member’s voice. When they call claiming an emergency, it isn’t a bot—it’s your voice screaming for help.Metadata Spoofing: Scammers can now rewrite caller ID metadata to display "Austin Police Department" or "FedEx," shutting down your critical thinking through visual authority.Building a Digital Safety Net Crystal Tristan explains how she pivoted from building parental controls to protecting seniors, recognizing that both groups share a vulnerability of trust. Family Passwords: An analog solution for a digital world. Choose a secret word (like "Pineapple") that must be spoken to verify any emergency call.Behavioral Monitoring: One Haven moves beyond basic antivirus to "Pattern of Life" analysis—spotting the linguistic scripts of a romance scammer or flagging a $50,000 wire transfer that defies normal habits.The Digital Handshake: Why "un-retiring" entrepreneurs must rely on local referrals rather than inbound digital cold calls to avoid LLC filing scams."Being smart isn't a defense anymore. Intelligence doesn't protect you from a threat designed to bypass your logic entirely." — Mike Hayes Take Action Now Set Your Password: Sit down with your family tonight and agree on a verbal safety code.Join the Waitlist: Visit OneHaven.io to get first access to the senior protection suite launching this Spring.Stay Informed: Visit SeniorAIFoundation.org for ongoing "learning on the go."Keywords (Google AdWords): AI scams protection, voice cloning fraud, senior digital safety, One Haven app, Mike Hayes AI, family safety password, romance scam prevention, deepfake voice detection, senior cyber security, artificial intelligence ethics, elder fraud prevention 2026.

    2 min
  4. The Human Bridge to the AI Frontier: Why Seniors Need Human "Active AI Allies"

    JAN 16

    The Human Bridge to the AI Frontier: Why Seniors Need Human "Active AI Allies"

    Show Notes Resources mentioned in this episode: For more on the foundation's initiatives: https://Senior AI Foundation.orgTo listen to the ongoing documentary series: https://Senior AI Podcast.comWelcome back to the Deep Dive. In this episode, we move beyond surface-level press announcements to dissect the core philosophy driving Mike Hayes and the Senior AI Foundation (SAFE). We are unpacking their ambitious "Education Allies" initiative and the urgent necessity of human connection on the rapidly shifting "AI Frontier." The AI landscape isn't just changing yearly; it’s changing daily. This speed, combined with the "black box" complexity of AI and the deluge of misinformation, creates a unique crisis for seniors: the risk of profound digital isolation. Our analysis reveals that the solution isn't just better manuals or one-off tech support classes. The solution is rooted in human psychology and sustained connection. We explore SAFE’s central concept of the "Active Ally"—a trusted human guide who provides continuous, rather than transactional, support. In this deep dive, we cover: Defining the AI Frontier: Why the current technological wave is different from the internet revolution of the 90s, characterized by rapid velocity, information overload, and opaque complexity.More Than Tech Support: The crucial distinction between passive help and an "Active Ally." An ally acts as an interpreter, a filter for scams, and an emotional stabilizer, modeling lifelong learning.The Core Philosophy: How SAFE aims to shift seniors from a state of "lonely" to "empowered" by teaching the fundamental lesson: "It never hurts to ask." We discuss breaking down the psychological barriers of shame and hesitation that lead to digital exclusion.Accessibility by Design: Why SAFE is utilizing an "ongoing documentary" approach and "learning on the go" audio formats to overcome physical barriers and meet seniors exactly where they are.The Human Interface: Why the volatility of AI requires a human interface of trust to ensure seniors can use technology for essential utility, safety, and maintaining independence.Join us as we explore why the most critical element of the AI revolution might just be the human hand extended to help navigate it. Resources mentioned in this episode: For more on the foundation's initiatives: Senior AI FoundationTo listen to the ongoing documentary series: Senior AI Podcast

    25 min
  5. The AI Bloomer Revolution: Turning Lifelong Wisdom into the Ultimate Digital Currency with AI Living Books

    JAN 13

    The AI Bloomer Revolution: Turning Lifelong Wisdom into the Ultimate Digital Currency with AI Living Books

    Episode Overview Welcome back to the Deep Dive. In this episode, we’re shattering the stereotype that AI is only for young coders in hoodies. We explore a powerful movement designed to transform baby boomers—a demographic with unmatched capital and wisdom—into "AI bloomers." As intelligence becomes a commodity, the real-world wisdom accumulated over 70 or 80 years has become the world's most scarce and valuable currency. We go inside the mission of the Senior AI Foundation (SAFE) to see how they are amplifying generational wisdom with the processing power of artificial intelligence. The Mission: Building the Bridge of Reasonability The central problem is a widening digital divide that threatens the security and well-being of the wealthiest generation in history. SAFE aims to convert this "wall of risk" into a Bridge of Reasonability built on trust. The "Senior Simple" Philosophy: Avoiding technical jargon, prioritizing clarity, and favoring "big print over fine print."Empowering the Sandwich Generation: Using AI for the logistical heavy lifting (admin, scheduling, records) to free families to focus on the human element—emotional connection and guidance.The 4 Pillars of AI Success Developed through academic rigor and real-world experience, these pillars move seniors from observation to active participation: Perception: The "penthouse view" of the strategic landscape.Reasoning: Developing a digital immune system through AI reasonology to vet contracts and health data.Imagination: Unlocking creative growth and preserving legacy through storytelling.Action & Communication: Integrating "everyday friendly AI" to maintain independence and social ties.The Senior AI Kitchen: Tools for Co-Creation The foundation demystifies tech by presenting it as a kitchen where seniors use free "ingredients" to cook up success: ToolMetaphorPractical UseChatGPT & GeminiThought PartnersDaily check-ins, querying insurance, and critical analysis.Notebook LM The Digital Oven: Uploading journals and photos to create a searchable family legacy.Gamma.app The Presentation TableCreating visually accessible, senior-friendly layouts for sharing ideas.The Senior AI Super Campus real-time visual manual for a world where textbooks are obsolete. Security & The Dual Persona Strategy To combat AI cloning and the "turbocharged" grandparent scams, SAFE teaches a vital security method: The Dual Persona Strategy. Private Persona: A non-linked account for sensitive health/financial research—your "digital sandbox."Public Persona: An account for external communication and posting vetted, reasoned insights to the community."Trust lives in the process, not the conclusion. By teaching the method of analysis, we inoculate the learner against future technological changes." Seniors control over 50% of U.S. wealth. While tech startups "fish in shallow puddles," the silver economy is an ocean of capital. By becoming AI literate, this demographic can dictate ethical guardrails and ensure local media remains a trusted anchor against global deepfakes, effectively keeping democracy safe.

    33 min
  6. The Senior AI Foundation: Education on the Go  From Baby Boomers to AI Bloomers

    JAN 10

    The Senior AI Foundation: Education on the Go From Baby Boomers to AI Bloomers

    Show Notes The Senior AI Foundation (SAFE) is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to transforming Baby Boomers and seniors into confident “AI Bloomers.” SAFE exists to address a growing digital divide—described as a wall of risk—that leaves older adults vulnerable to misinformation, fraud, isolation, and loss of personal agency in the age of artificial intelligence. SAFE’s mission is simple and human-centered: Senior AI Foundation — Education on the Go. The goal is to make AI understandable, safe, and useful for everyday life, while honoring the accumulated wisdom seniors already possess. At the heart of SAFE’s approach is the belief that the first generation truly living with AI is also the sandwich generation—people striving to be good children to aging parents and good parents to their own children. AI, when taught simply and responsibly, can handle the heavy lifting of logistics so humans can focus on connection, care, and communication. SAFE’s educational framework is built around the Four Pillars of AI Success: Perception – seeing the bigger picture and connecting the dotsReasoning – critical thinking, fact-checking, and relationship clarityImagination – creativity, storytelling, and lifelong learningAction & Communication – staying connected, informed, and independentLearning is delivered through approachable metaphors like the Senior AI Kitchen, where seniors learn practical “recipes” for everyday AI use—without jargon, intimidation, or small print. As SAFE puts it: “We don’t use big words. We use big print.” Strategic growth is powered by the Google Ad Grant program, enabling SAFE to reach toward its goal of one million seniors globally. The foundation draws inspiration from global models such as Ireland’s Age-Friendly AI initiative and fosters community through its AI Super Campus, podcasts, radio distribution, and on-the-go audio learning. SAFE also introduces forward-thinking ideas like AI Living Books that update in real time, a Dual Persona Strategy for online safety, and a balanced approach combining physical movement with interval learning to support both mental and digital fitness. Led by Mike Hayes, a two-time Peabody Award–winning documentarian, SAFE invites community leaders, partners, caregivers, and seniors themselves to join the conversation and help ensure no generation is left behind in the AI era. Keywords Senior AI Foundation, SAFE, Age-Friendly AI, AI for Seniors, Baby Boomers, AI Bloomers, Digital Literacy, AI Education on the Go, Misinformation Prevention, AI Safety, Lifelong Learning, AI Super Campus, Senior Independence, Human-Centered AI, Intergenerational Technology, Google Ad Grants

    36 min
  7. When No One Is Around: How Friendly AI Is Helping Seniors Feel Seen, Heard, and Connected with Friendly Companions

    JAN 6

    When No One Is Around: How Friendly AI Is Helping Seniors Feel Seen, Heard, and Connected with Friendly Companions

    SAFE: https://SeniorAIFoundation.org Education on the go platform Featuring EverFriends.ai – Digital Companionship for Older Adults In this episode of the Senior AI Foundation Education Platform, we sit down with Dan Hungerford, Founder & CEO of EverFriends.ai, joined by Craig Tucker, Founder & CEO of Verney AI, to explore how friendly, emotionally intelligent AI companions are helping address one of the most urgent challenges facing older adults today: chronic loneliness. This conversation dives into the human heart behind the technology — how EverFriends was built not as a gadget, but as a digital friend designed to listen, remember, encourage, and provide emotional support when family and caregivers can’t always be present. 🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why loneliness among adults 65+ is a growing national issueHow digital humans can provide companionship without judgmentReal-life stories of seniors feeling seen, heard, and valuedHow AI companions remember family names, stories, and life detailsHow caregivers can stay informed through a caregiver dashboardWhy mobile AI companions (tablet & phone) matter for seniors on the moveHow emotional recognition makes AI feel warm, natural, and humanHow AI can help reduce anxiety, support memory, and encourage storytelling❤️ Real Stories Shared A grandmother comforted by an AI companion who remembered all five of her grandchildren by nameA mother processing fear and anxiety during a child’s cancer journey, without feeling like a burdenSeniors finding comfort, humor, and emotional grounding during quiet eveningsThese are not simulations of care — they are experiences of connection. 📱 How EverFriends Works Subscription: $29.99/month7-day free trial availableUnlimited conversationsAvailable on Apple App Store and Google PlayOptimized for tablets and smartphonesDesigned for seniors, caregivers, and familiesCaregiver Features Include: Activity insights (time of day, usage patterns)Keyword alerts (medication, anxiety, confusion, etc.)Reminders and gentle check-in notifications

    16 min

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🎙️ Welcome to AI Podcast Listening — hosted by Mike Hayes, The Storytelling Explainer. Bootcamp: 8 am Friday PST (11 am EST) Join Free: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9256390250 Learn More: This podcast explores the art and science of storytelling explainers — from the wisdom of the ancients to the innovators of today. Journey to AI Readiness for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the new AI frontier — with lessons from Storytelling Explainers who have already changed the world, from Jesus of Nazareth, Socrates, and Buddha to Steve Jobs, Sam Altman, and Demis Hassabis of DeepMind — alongside modern voices like Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins and my friend, Oxford Professor Eero Varra, considered one of the world’s foremost business strategists, and other leaders shaping the AI frontier. This is from a two-time Peabody Award-winning documentarian, MikeHayes, who has interviewed Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, Oprah Winfrey, Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Bob Proctor, and dozens of influential people before the advent of the emerging AI frontier. Each episode reveals how great explainers throughout history have used story, empathy, and insight to bridge understanding — and how we can now apply those same timeless principles with the help of ChatGPT and AI to communicate, connect, and create better together. Whether you’re an educator, entrepreneur, or explorer of new ideas, AI Podcast Listening helps you learn to learn — turning AI into your partner for human progress and storytelling For Good. From AI Noise to Human Voice - Build Communication Bridges without Burning Bridges! Hello, I'm your human, Mike Hayes, with my AI CoHosts. Together, we deliver Heart and Hospitality to AI Education through podcast listening. Boost your social media outreach with ChatGPT—simple, hospitable, and shareable content anyone can use. Let's discuss. There’s a storm in the airwaves — an endless AI bubble machine, pumping out content faster than anyone can think, feel, or remember. Everywhere you look, words — billions of them — floating like digital foam. But how many of those words actually reach the human heart? We’re drowning in posts, ads, algorithms, and auto-generated noise. The internet is crowded, but connection… is scarce. AI is producing more words — but fewer stories that matter. Yet history reminds us: clarity isn’t born from chaos. It comes from explainers — voices that help us see through the fog. Voices like Jesus of Nazareth, Socrates, Buddha, Oprah, Steve Jobs, Mel Robbins, Alvin Toffler, Garrison Keillor, Mr. Rogers, and today’s digital minds like Demis Hassabis and Sam Altman — people who use words to illuminate, not just accumulate. That’s why PodcastListening.com and the AI Super Campus exist — to turn AI from a noise amplifier into a meaning maker. Through storytelling explainers and human-centered networking, we teach how to use AI the way the great communicators would — to connect, to clarify, and to create real impact. Because the solution isn’t more content, it’s more connection. Not just AI voice — but human voice amplified by AI with old-fashioned human hospitality,