Prompting Curiosity

Dr. Shanté Cofield aka The Maestro

Prompting Curiosity is a podcast for the AI-curious, no coding background required. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what these AI tools actually are, how to use them, and what they might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.

  1. Ep. 47: How Are People Using AI in 2026? Here's What the Data Says

    6d ago

    Ep. 47: How Are People Using AI in 2026? Here's What the Data Says

    In this episode, I dig into five data sources to break down how people are actually using AI in 2026. The numbers cover everything from adoption rates and top use cases to the personal versus work, along with growing concerns about AI-enabled cognitive laziness. Perhaps most interesting, the data tells a very different story than the productivity narrative dominating the headlines, and speaks to the ultimate reason that I personally believe AI is here to stay. Main Topics Covered The five data sources driving this episodeWho's using AI and the age divideThe three behavior types: Asking, Doing, and ExpressingTop 10 use cases from the HBR studyAI as a search replacementPersonal vs. work usage splitAI usage at work and shadow usageThe concerns: thinkslop and Pew dataThe takeaway on personal usage and emotional attachmentHow I used AI this week: Candidate research for voting in the CA primaries Links & Resources for This Episode Read this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - prompting curiosity: How people are using AI in 2021(00:01:09) - Vibe Coding Intro(00:02:36) - Five Sources of How People Are Using AI in 2026(00:05:32) - How is AI Advancing?(00:07:28) - AI's Gender Gaps(00:08:36) - Top 10 AI Use Cases in 2026(00:13:03) - Is AI Being Used as a Search Tool?(00:14:48) - AI's Personalization vs. Work Split(00:16:38) - AI usage at work(00:17:59) - Is AI Coming for Your Job?(00:19:45) - Americans Are More Concerned About AI Than Excited(00:20:43) - Think Slop: The Psychology of AI(00:24:03) - How I Used AI to Help Me Vote(00:25:21) - Requiring Curious People: The Computer Podcast

    26 min

  2. Jun 4

    Ep. 46: Web Development Basics for Aspiring Vibe Coders

    Let’s explore some development basics for aspiring vibe coders, shall we?! In this episode I break down what a web app actually is, explain HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in plain language, and get into two things that tend to get gatekept online: deploying your app so you can use it from anywhere, and setting up a database. It’s not the sexiest stuff to learn, but it’s super helpful to learn some of these basics instead of just asking Claude to make stuff and hoping for the best. Main Topics Covered Curmudgeonly coders and vibe coding context Karpathy's definition of vibe coding What you inevitably learn from consistent vibe coding Web development and web app definitions HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Why understanding these three helps Deploying your web app Vercel for hosting Databases and Supabase How I used AI this week: a blur privacy Chrome extension…that didn't work Links & Resources for This Episode Check out Vercel Check out Supabase Read this episode's Curious Companion Subscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletter Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:37) - Web Development Basics for Aspiring Coders(00:02:47) - Forget Vibe Coding(00:04:29) - Basic concepts of web development(00:05:22) - Web Application and Web App(00:07:56) - Basic HTML, CSS and JavaScript(00:11:14) - How to Deploy a Web App (In 2 Steps!)(00:15:16) - Database Basics(00:17:17) - AI to Vibe Code, a Chrome Extension(00:20:33) - The Curious Companion: Rating and Review

    22 min
  3. Ep. 45: Stop Typing, Start Talking: Wispr Flow Explained

    May 28

    Ep. 45: Stop Typing, Start Talking: Wispr Flow Explained

    In this episode, I break down Wispr Flow, one of my favorite AI-powered tools: an AI dictation software that lets you press a button, speak naturally, and get clean, polished text inserted directly wherever your cursor is. I cover how it works, what makes it better than native dictation, my honest experience with the speed claims, and just using it in general. Watch out Siri, there’s a new sheriff in town. Main Topics Covered What Wispr Flow isHow it worksThe founding storyWhere the AI comes inWhat makes it better than native dictationAdditional featuresMy honest experienceHow I used AI this week: Using Gemini to create AI video for a client website mockup Links & Resources for This Episode Get one free month of Wispr Flow (Affiliate link)Take the free typing speed testRead this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Prompting Curiosity(00:02:38) - The AI-Powered 'Whisper Flow'(00:05:30) - Whisper Flow: Why I Don't Sponsor the Podcast(00:07:49) - Whisper Flow: Best Text-To-Writing Software(00:13:23) - Using dictation software for writing(00:14:20) - How I Used AI This Week

    19 min
  4. Ep. 44: How to Become an AI Whisperer

    May 21

    Ep. 44: How to Become an AI Whisperer

    Fam, prompting is super important…but it’s not that serious. In this episode I dive into the two things that matter most when looking to become an “AI whisperer”: your ability to articulate what you want, and your willingness to iterate with the model. The better you can communicate with the model, the better your results are going to be. None of this is revolutionary, and honestly, that's kind of the whole point. Main Topics Covered Prompting isn’t that seriousAI marketing is 100% backwardsAI isn't for everyone, including information workersThe two things that make you an AI whispererCommunicating with LLMs like you communicate with humansThe "personality" aspect of LLMsIs AI just becoming standard, like spell check?How I used AI this week: Claude-built PowerPoint deck Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to the Philosophy and AI Interview Register for my Intro to Vibe Coding WorkshopRead this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Why Prompting Is Super Important in AI Marketing(00:05:15) - The Art of Becoming an AI Whisperer(00:08:30) - These LLMs Have a Personality(00:11:28) - 3 Limitations to Becoming an LLM Whisperer(00:13:29) - How I Used AI to Build a PowerPoint Deck(00:15:04) - Vibe Coding Intro to 5 Code(00:16:38) - Ranking This Episode 1(00:16:58) - The Curious Companion: Review & Questions

    19 min
  5. Ep. 43: AI Isn't Coming for Your Job

    May 14

    Ep. 43: AI Isn't Coming for Your Job

    In this episode I make the case that AI isn't actually coming for most people's jobs, backing it up with real examples like Klarna's AI customer service reversal and Amazon's quietly-human Just Walk Out technology. The central argument is that when human interaction is baked into the product itself, that part of the job simply can't be outsourced to AI. My hope is that this episode serves as a springboard for a bigger discussion about destroying community in the name of efficiency, and the myth of rugged individualism. Main Topics Covered Fearmongering and dramatizations around AI and jobsCEOs cutting staff for AI and the early backtrackingKlarna's 1,800-person reversal and IT rehiring trendsThe task is not the entire jobWhat is the actual product and what is the actual job?DESIRED human presence: ATMs, Waymo, self-checkout, and musicSelf-isolation and the destruction of communityThe money variable and Amazon's Just Walk OutWhere AI truly shinesDocHub dupe PDF filler and vibe coding maintenance Links & Resources for This Episode Read this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Is AI Coming for Your Job?(00:04:56) - Will Smith: AI Can't Replace Human Workers(00:09:56) - Self-Checkout vs. Human Interaction(00:12:45) - Are We Just Contributing to Self-Independence?(00:19:36) - Are You Ready for AI in Your Job?(00:22:19) - How I Used Vibe Coding(00:24:06) - Curious Companion: Rating and Review

    25 min
  6. Ep. 42: Google Apps Script: Build Your Own Automations for Free

    May 7

    Ep. 42: Google Apps Script: Build Your Own Automations for Free

    In this episode, I break down one of my favorite tools, Google Apps Script, Google's free, low-code automation platform that has been built into Google Workspace since 2009. I cover what it is, a simplified version of how it works, and a non-exhaustive list of things you can actually build with it, including how to use AI to write all the code for you. The episode was inspired by a genuinely cool real-world use case from my friend and client, Dr. Ali Marty, who uses Google Apps Script as part of her coaching workflow. The best part? It’s all FREE! Tune into the full episode for all the deets. Main Topics Covered Why this episode: the Dr. Ali Marty conversationWhere AI comes in (writing the code)Breaking down the name: Script + AppsWhat Google Apps Script is and a brief historyHow it works (browser editor, accessing it, triggers)What you can actually build with itHaving your LLM of choice write the scriptHow I Used AI This Week: Dr. Ali's RunDisney coaching workflow Links & Resources for This Episode Connect with Dr. Ali on InstagramRead this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Google Apps Script(00:02:35) - Google Apps Script(00:08:30) - Google Workspace: Scripts for Content Creator(00:13:29) - How I Used AI This Week: Google Apps Script

    18 min
  7. Ep. 41: Who Is All This AI Actually For?

    Apr 30

    Ep. 41: Who Is All This AI Actually For?

    In this episode I do a brief rundown of the biggest AI releases and updates from the past few weeks, fully through the lens of who is all this AI actually for, and whether you actually need to care. I cover usage stats, new releases from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta, and share my take on what all of this activity means for everyday users. Spoiler: most of these updates are for builders, coders, and developers, and folks like us would be better served focusing on learning how to most effectively use what already exists. Main Topics Covered Who all this AI is actually for (the framing)AI market stats: daily active users and monthly numbersPricing changes and what to expectAnthropic releases: Opus 4.7, Claude Design, Claude for Word, rebuilt desktop appOpenAI's superapp and Codex DesktopGPT Image 2 and the Sora shutdownGoogle and Meta updatesNotebookLM's new PowerPoint export featureKey takeaways: focus on using what exists and building personal helper toolsHow I used AI this week: vibe coding a fillable PDF web app Links & Resources for This Episode Ep. 40: Claude Has a Desktop App, Here's What You Need to KnowEp. 25: The Best AI Tool You've Never Heard OfRead this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Who Is All of AI's Attention?(00:01:46) - My Top 5 AI Courses(00:02:47) - The Big Picture of AI(00:04:53) - Who Is All This AI Actually For?(00:05:55) - ChatGPT vs. Grumpy: The AI Use Overview(00:11:56) - Claude & OPUS: The Updates(00:14:37) - Anthropic's Cloud Design Rollout and More(00:17:29) - OpenAI's 'Cloud Desktop' SuperApp(00:19:32) - GPT2 and OpenAI's 'New Era of Image Generation(00:22:07) - Google, Meta: The AI Updates(00:24:02) - A New AI State of the Union(00:28:16) - How I Used AI This Week

    32 min
  8. Ep. 40: Claude Has a Desktop App, Here's What You Need to Know

    Apr 23

    Ep. 40: Claude Has a Desktop App, Here's What You Need to Know

    In this episode I cover a very simple, but very helpful (IMO) bit of tech: Claude's desktop app. I cover what it is (Claude but as a native app on your computer instead of a browser tab), who it's actually for, system requirements, and how to download it, along with a quick walk-through of the desktop interface, and why it’s become my daily driver. Main Topics Covered Celebrating 40 episodesMythos update (Anthropic's newest model)What Claude Desktop isWhy you'd want Claude DesktopWho can download it and system requirementsHow to downloadThe interface: Chat, Cowork, and Code tabsSimple personal tasks as the best way to use AIHow I Used AI This Week: podcast workflow automation Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to Ep. 37: Automating My Podcast Workflow with Claude CodeRead this episode's Curious CompanionSubscribe to the Prompting Curiosity newsletterSubmit a QuestionVisit the WebsiteFeeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:05) - Prompting Curiosity: The AI Curious(00:00:38) - Prompting Curiosity: Episode 40(00:01:23) - No Update on Mythos ((00:03:13) - Claude's Desktop App(00:04:16) - Claude C#: The Desktop App(00:06:32) - Claude Desktop: How to Download and Use it(00:12:00) - Claude Desktop in a nutshell(00:13:06) - A Call to Action! How I Used AI This Week(00:15:13) - Curious Companion: Please Review This Episode

    16 min
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Prompting Curiosity is a podcast for the AI-curious, no coding background required. Join Dr. Shanté Cofield, also known as the Maestro, to explore what these AI tools actually are, how to use them, and what they might mean for how we think, work, create, and move through life. Tune in every Thursday to get your fix. Stay curious.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Shanté Cofield aka The Maestro
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Movement Maestro LLC
  • Show Website
    Prompting Curiosity

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