Artificial Antics

Artificial Antics
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Artificial Antics is a podcast about Artificial Intelligence that caters to the skeptic and uninitiated. Join this unlikely trio Mike (the techy), Rico (the skeptic)  and A.I.  as they dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence. From debating the social implications and ethical concerns around AI to figuring out how to break into the lucrative AI market, no topic is off-limits.And with A.I. on board, you never know what kind of shenanigans are in store. Will A.I. turn out to be the brains of the operation, or will it be the source of all their problems? Tune in to Artificial Antics to find out!

  1. AUG 5

    AI in Everything with Wendy Reeves from The Human Side of AI

    Send us a text In this special episode, I sit down with Wendy Reeves from The Human Side of AI to explore how AI is becoming part of everything...from smart glasses and drones to toys and appliances. 🧠🧸✈️ We talk: Real-world use cases like the 🧠 Plaud Pin & Limitless NotetakersConsent, surveillance, and data privacy ⚠️AI in the workplace and at home 🔄Concerns around AI in toys and recording devices 🎙️🧸Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it connects AI to your data securely 🔐Where Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini fit in the mixWendy and I are teaming up for ongoing biweekly convos, so stay tuned for future collabs featuring guests like Tim Hayden and others diving deeper into privacy, consent, and enterprise AI adoption.   📬 Sign up for the AI Bytes newsletter → https://antics.tv 🔗 Links Mentioned: 🌐 The Human Side of AI: https://www.thehumansideofai.com/ 🌐 Artificial Antics Newsletter (AI Bytes): https://antics.tv 👤 Mike Onslow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeonslow/ 👤 Wendy Reeves on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-reeves/ 💡 M Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    30 min

  2. MAY 27

    🚗 Chatbots Are Dead: Welcome to the Age of AI Sales Associates 🤖

    Send us a text Basic chatbots are out. Say hello to 𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗔—an AI sales associate that actually closes deals. In this episode of Artificial Antics, I sit down with Lane Campbell (CEO & Co-Founder) and Phil Spagnoli (Director of Business Development) from Zenzio to explore how their AI-powered platform is changing the game for dealerships. We cover the entire journey: how Zenzio started, why they went all-in on AI, and what makes AISA different from every other "AI chatbot" out there. From answering 20+ buyer questions over days to speaking 97 languages, AISA isn't just a tool—it's the future of sales. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Meet Phil & Lane from Zenzio 03:00 – Lane's AI Journey & Co-Founding Zenzio 06:00 – Phil’s Automotive & CRM Background 08:00 – What is AISA? Not Your Average Chatbot 10:00 – Shopper Attention & Real Buyer Behavior 13:00 – Why AISA Was Built From the Ground Up 15:00 – Showcase Conversations That Closed Sales 17:00 – The Power of 24/7 Engagement 20:00 – How AISA Integrates with Dealer CRMs 22:00 – Lead Response Automation & “Scale Mail” 24:00 – ISA vs. Traditional Sales Process 28:00 – Future AI Trends: Voice, Screen Viewing, Agentic AI 33:00 – Real-World Voice & Automation Use Cases 35:00 – Tips for Dealers Adopting AI 37:00 – Multilingual Capabilities & Compliance 38:30 – Final Thoughts from Lane & Phil 40:00 – How to Connect and Get a Demo 📢 Resources Mentioned: 🌐 Zenzio Website: https://www.zenzio.com 🔗 Phil Spagnoli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-spagnoli-b21a6b32/ 🔗 Lane Campbell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanecampbell/ 🎙️ About Artificial Antics We dig into real AI tools, strategies, and conversations—no hype. Hosted by Mike Onslow, CTO at Clarity Voice. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes monthly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?sub_confirmation=1 📧 Get the AI Bytes newsletter: https://antics.tv/subscribe 🌐 More episodes: https://antics.tv 👇 Comment your thoughts, AI use cases, or questions for Lane & Phil! #ArtificialAntics #AISales #ChatbotsAreDead #AI #AutoIndustry #AgenticAI #AIForBusiness #Zenzio #AutomotiveDealerships #Innovation #AIChatbot #SalesEnablement #nada #nadashow Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    41 min

  3. MAY 13

    Episode 20 - AI Compliance & IP Strategies: Essential Insights for Modern Businesses

    Send us a text In Season 2, episode 5 of Artificial Antics, host Mike Onslow sits down with Vincent Allen, an intellectual property attorney, to explorer the essential strategies for AI compliance and innovation protection in today's business landscape. Discover how to safeguard your creations and navigate the legal intricacies of AI technology. Vincent shares his journey from engineering to patent law, highlighting how businesses can leverage AI safely while maintaining their intellectual property rights. From discussing prompt best practices to sharing real-life hallucination horror stories, this episode is packed with insights into avoiding legal pitfalls in the AI era. Vincent also provides tips for businesses utilizing AI technologies and the importance of having robust AI policies in place. Contact Vincent Allen: - Email: allen@caglaw.com - Phone: 972-367-2001 - Websites: https://caglaw.com, https://aitriagecenter.com Tune in to this episode for invaluable advice on staying compliant and innovative with AI. #AICompliance #IPLaw #BusinessInnovation #ArtificialAntics Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    43 min

  4. FEB 18

    Episode 19 - Part 2 - Launch First: How AI Drives Smarter Startups with David Hirschfeld

    Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz, we dive even deeper into the future of AI, automation, and startup growth strategies. David shares how AI is transforming software development, why businesses must reinvent themselves constantly, and how leveraging AI-driven workflows can dramatically increase efficiency. 💡 Key Topics Covered: ✅ The rapid evolution of AI and its impact on businesses ✅ How startups can use AI to streamline operations and scale faster ✅ The role of AI agents in replacing traditional workflows ✅ Why “manual” processes must evolve—or be left behind ✅ The future of software development: What’s next? This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, developers, and business leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re looking for practical strategies to scale smarter with AI, this is a must-listen! 🔗 David Hirschfeld’s Links: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/ 🚀 Launch 1st from Tekyz: https://launch1st.tekyz.com/ 🖥️ David’s Company: https://www.tekyz.com/ 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay on top of the AI revolution! 📖 Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome Back to Artificial Antics 00:01:05 - AI’s Rapid Growth: How Businesses Must Adapt 00:06:30 - Scaling Smarter: AI’s Role in Startup Efficiency 00:12:45 - Reinventing Software Development with AI Agents 00:18:20 - The Future of Business Workflows: Automation vs. Human Input 00:24:55 - Real-World AI Use Cases: How AI is Already Reshaping Business 00:32:10 - Practical AI Adoption: Overcoming Resistance & Unlocking Value 00:38:40 - The Role of AI in Decision-Making & Business Strategy 00:45:15 - Challenges of AI Implementation & How to Tackle Them 00:51:30 - The Next Big AI Disruptions: What’s Coming in the Future? 00:57:00 - Closing Thoughts: Preparing for AI’s Next Evolution Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    58 min

  5. JAN 18

    Episode 19 - Part 1 - Launch First: How AI Drives Smarter Startups with David Hirschfeld

    Send us a text Launch First: How AI Drives Smarter Startups with David Hirschfeld | Artificial Antics Podcast Ep. 19 (Part 1) Rico and Mike sit down with David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz, to discuss how AI is reshaping startups and business operations. David shares his journey from physics to enterprise software and introduces his “Launch First” methodology, a revolutionary approach to achieving product-market fit. Discover how realistic prototypes and pre-sales drive startup success while reducing risk. This episode also highlights practical AI applications, the difference between AI and predictive analytics, and a fun story about designing a garden with ChatGPT. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and developers alike. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore the future of AI! 🔗 David Hirschfeld's Links: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/🚀 Launch 1st from Tekyz: https://launch1st.tekyz.com/🖥️ David's Company: https://www.tekyz.com/ 🌟 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay on top of the AI revolution! 📖 Chapter Markers 00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Artificial Antics 00:01:19 - Meet David Hirschfeld: CEO of Tekyz 00:02:05 - From Physics to Sales to Enterprise Software 00:06:55 - Lessons from 80+ Startups: Why Most Fail 00:11:46 - AI vs. Predictive Analytics: Key Differences Explained 00:13:27 - “Launch First” Methodology: The Power of Prototypes 00:16:50 - Case Studies: Real Stories of Pre-Sales Success 00:25:40 - Practical Tips for Using AI in Business (and at home) 00:26:54 - Funny AI Story: ChatGPT and a Gardening Plan 00:31:03 - Closing Thoughts: Stay Tuned for Part 2 🎧 Huge thanks to Nomad Studios for mastering this episode! Level up your audio-visual game at https://www.nomadstudios.pro/. This version has the full links as requested! Let me know if you need any further tweaks. 🌟 Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    33 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    Swimming in Data, How Ravi Kurani Transformed Pool Maintenance with AI

    Send us a text Join us back in the lab for another innovative and inspiring conversation with Ravi Kurani, founder of Sutro and host of the “Liquid Assets” podcast. In this episode, Ravi shares how he turned his experience as a pool boy into a revolutionary AI-powered solution for pool maintenance. Learn how AI is transforming water technology, scaling hardware solutions, and driving efficiency in both product development and customer engagement. Packed with real-world insights and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for AI enthusiasts, business leaders, and innovators! Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:01:21 Ravi Kurani’s Journey: From Pool Boy to Entrepreneur 00:05:18 Revolutionizing Pool Care with AI 00:12:20 Building and Scaling AI Hardware Solutions 00:20:02 Marketing and Customer Engagement with AI 00:22:08 Tips for AI Adoption in Businesses 00:26:22 Ravi’s Podcast and Final Thoughts Products & Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Sutro AI Pool Monitor: https://mysutro.com/ ➡️ Liquid Assets Podcast: https://liquidassets.cc/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode mastered by: Nomad Studios (https://nomadstudios.pro) Description: The team behind mastering the Artificial Antics podcast audio. Big shout out to Nick and the team! 🎉 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔗 Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Ravi Kurani for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuraniravi/ - Check out Ravi's podcast: https://www.liquidassets.cc/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    29 min

  7. 11/18/2024

    Episode 17 - Shining a Light on HELIOS: Dave George’s Take on Engagement as a Service

    Send us a text Join us back in the lab for another insightful and energetic conversation with a friend of the show, Dave George. In this episode, Dave introduces HELIOS, his groundbreaking omnichannel engagement platform designed to empower SMBs (small and medium businesses) with AI-driven solutions. Learn how AI processes have transformed workflows, enhanced product features, and enabled rapid development cycles, all while keeping customer engagement at the forefront. Packed with real-world insights and a sneak peek at what's next for P2P Labs, this is a must-listen episode for AI enthusiasts and business innovators alike! Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview  00:01:04 Dave George’s Background  00:02:31 What is HELIOS ?  00:04:24 AI in HELIOS : Co-Pilot, Assist, and Agent  00:12:33 Uplifting AI Success Story  00:13:50 Customizing AI for SMBs  00:18:02 HELIOS Integration Made Easy  00:26:00 New Features Coming to HELIOS 00:36:00 Teaser for COSMOS 00:39:00 Where to Learn More Guest Details: Dave George, co-founder and CEO of P2P Tech/P2P Labs and GreenStar Marketing. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dave is a Master Instructor for Lehigh Fukasa Kai Martial Arts and enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and traveling with his family. Connect with Dave: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveshihan/ ➡️ P2P Tech: https://engagep2p.com/ The innovation hub behind Helios and other AI-driven solutions. ➡️ P2P LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/engagep2p ➡️ Greenstar Marketing: https://gstarmarketing.com/ Dave's marketing company. Products Mentioned: ➡️ HELIOS: https://engagehelios.ai/ An omnichannel engagement platform for SMBs with integrated AI features. ➡️ Netsapiens Communication Platform: https://www.netsapiens.com/ ➡️ OctoAI: https://octo.ai/ ➡️ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ ➡️ Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ ➡️ OpenAI's ChatGPT: https://openai.com/ ➡️ Twilio Site: https://www.twilio.com/en-us ➡️ Bandwidth: Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

    41 min

  8. 09/30/2024

    Episode 16 - Rico and Mike's Year in Review

    Send us a text Episode 16 - Rico & Mike's Year in Review In this episode, Rico and Mike review the major AI developments, trends, wins, and fails of the past year. They cover generative art, coding with AI tools, multimodal AI, and discuss predictions for 2025. Topics & Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview 01:00 - Evolution of Generative Art Tools (MidJourney, DALL-E, Leonardo AI) 04:00 - Generative Art Examples and Mike’s Photoshop Tip 07:00 - AI Productivity Tools for Coding (GitHub Copilot, Replit AI) 12:00 - Education and AI Coding: Future Predictions 19:00 - Generative AI Video (Runway ML, Final Frame) 23:00 - Generative AI for 3D Spaces (Blockade Labs) 25:00 - Text-to-Speech Tools (11 Labs, Google, Amazon Polly) 26:00 - Speech-to-Text Tools (DeepGram, Whisper) 29:00 - AI for Voice Pranking (Bland AI) 32:00 - Custom GPTs: A Year in Reflection 34:00 - Ethical Concerns & Information Bias in AI Models 36:00 - Interview Prep Tools and Research Tools (Perplexity AI) 38:00 - Omni-channel CX and Customer Engagement Tools (Helios) 42:00 - Biggest AI Wins & Fails of 2024 46:00 - Trends for 2025: Multimodal AI, Agenic AI, Open Source Models 50:00 - AI Governance and Regulation Predictions Here are the AI tools and services we mentioned in the podcast, along with their respective website links: MidJourney - https://www.midjourney.com DALL-E 3 - https://openai.com/dall-e (Can also be used with Bing's AI Image Generator)  Leonardo AI - https://leonardo.ai Fooocus Model  using Stable Diffusion - https://stability.ai/ GitHub Copilot - https://github.com/features/copilot Replit AI - https://replit.com/site/ai Runway ML - https://runwayml.com Final Frame - https://finalframe.ai/ Blockade Labs - https://www.blockadelabs.com  Eleven Labs (Text-to-Speech) - https://elevenlabs.io/ DeepGram (Speech-to-Text) - https://deepgram.com  Bland AI - https://www.bland.ai/ Custom GPTs - https://openai.com/chatgpt Perplexity A Stay Updated: - Subscribe to our channel for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz1ADq4dDQ5yPy40GWDepQ?view_as=subscriber&sub_confirmation=1 - Follow Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2178171/follow Connect with Us: 🌍 Artificial Antics Podcast Website: https://antics.tv/ 📰 AI Bytes Newsletter: https://artificialantics.beehiiv.com/ 🚀 Artificial Antics Business Site: https://artificialantics.ai/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artificialantics/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/anticslab 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/artificial-antics/id1694398244 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QpTQhJrdXNeqc5TX8clmj

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Artificial Antics is a podcast about Artificial Intelligence that caters to the skeptic and uninitiated. Join this unlikely trio Mike (the techy), Rico (the skeptic)  and A.I.  as they dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence. From debating the social implications and ethical concerns around AI to figuring out how to break into the lucrative AI market, no topic is off-limits.And with A.I. on board, you never know what kind of shenanigans are in store. Will A.I. turn out to be the brains of the operation, or will it be the source of all their problems? Tune in to Artificial Antics to find out!

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    Artificial Antics
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
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