It's Not the End of the World: Everyday Use Cases for AI

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Down to earth conversations about AI. This is a podcast about how real people are actually using AI — not in theory, not in the headlines, but in their everyday work. From teachers to developers, lawyers to writers, students to entrepreneurs, we talk to people across industries about what's working and what's not. Because yes—life might be about to change as we know it. But right now, in this moment, a fascinating tool has been invented. And we want to figure out how to use it. After all, it’s not the end of the world… yet.

  1. Mar 14

    38 Weeks Pregnant and Building Her First App | Emma Mondolino

    Emma Mondalino has spent her career translating between marketing, creative, and revenue teams at some of the biggest platforms in tech — Twitter, Pinterest, Nextdoor, Media Link, and UTA. But this conversation goes beyond the boardroom. At 38 weeks pregnant and navigating guardianship for her father with dementia, Emma is using AI to bridge her professional and personal worlds in ways most people haven't thought of yet. From conditioning Gemini to nag her about a dream project, to building her first app on Replit. Referenced in this episode: Claude — https://claude.ai Claude Code — https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code Gemini — https://gemini.google.com NotebookLM — https://notebooklm.google.com Replit — https://replit.com OpenClaw — https://github.com/openclaw ChatGPT — https://chat.openai.com Sponsored by Quite Frankly Productions https://www.quitefranklyproductions.com Show notes assisted by Claude. Timestamps: 0:00 — Cold Open: Emma's contextual reminder hack 0:26 — Intro 1:46 — Emma's background: Twitter, Pinterest, Nextdoor, consultancy 2:26 — Work-life integration over work-life balance 3:28 — The "mis-fear": why AI didn't replace marketing storytelling 4:49 — Where AI actually shines: scaling the baseline narrative 6:40 — Aha moments in marketing and grounding an audience fast 8:34 — Modular narratives: feeding AI what's worked before 9:30 — Project management as a killer use case for creative brains 11:26 — Why Emma switched to Claude 12:34 — Anthropic's brand and the "cool kid factor" 13:14 — The reality: Gemini gets most of Emma's time 13:44 — Practical project management workflow: dump, summarize, reformat 15:34 — Being polite to AI (and whether silence hurts) 16:46 — 38 weeks pregnant: translating work templates to nursery timelines 17:43 — Spreadsheets for people who hate spreadsheets 18:59 — Claude vs ChatGPT 5.4: speed vs polish 21:13 — Thinking mode: when overthinking makes it worse 22:16 — NotebookLM's Audio Overview and why Emma loves it 24:18 — The Starbucks example: personalized podcasts on demand 25:35 — Bobby's brief workflow: skim, listen, re-read 27:01 — Deep researching your coffee date (and why this should be a dating feature) 27:31 — Spotify's new rule: nothing longer than a page 30:19 — Pitch decks are dead — interactive websites are the new pitch 33:03 — Vibe coding a game for a ski chalet business 34:52 — Will AI replace jobs? The philosophical dip 38:44 — OpenClaw: autonomous agents with a soul file and a heartbeat 42:37 — The monkey with a machine gun meme (non-technical founders × Claude Code) 43:30 — Building a guardianship app: dementia, banks, legal jargon, and the IRS 48:51 — Bobby's advice: always have a Claude chat on the side 50:48 — Claude Code for non-coders: "treat me like a complete idiot" 54:12 — Dangerously skip permissions (it sounds worse than it is… probably) 55:37 — Quick Tips 55:53 — Tip 1: Take what works at work, use it at home 56:23 — Tip 2: Condition your AI to remind you about your ideas 58:54 — Tip 3: The baby shower inscription sticker hack 1:00:51 — Outro

    1h 1m

  2. Mar 6

    How Vibe Coding Is Changing Startups w/ Mike Molinet PLUS ChatGPT 5.4 Test

    This week we kick off with a look at ChatGPT 5.4 — is it any good? I put it head to head with Claude on a basic intelligence test and a spreadsheet task. Plus, the OpenAI/Anthropic controversy over Pentagon contracts, autonomous weapons, and what it means for which AI you choose to use. Then we sit down with Mike Molinet — Stanford MBA, mechanical engineer, and co-founder of Branch, a company he built the old-fashioned way in 2014 with a team of developers, venture funding, and 18 months of grind. Today, he and his non-technical co-founder are building their next company entirely with AI coding tools. No engineers. No VC money. Just vibe coding. Mike breaks down the real difference between tools like Replit and Bolt vs. Claude Code and Codex, the economics of software pricing when anyone can build a competitor in three months, and why the Silicon Valley startup model may never look the same again. Sponsored by Quite Frankly Productions https://www.quitefranklyproductions.com Show note support: Claude TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Hook: The old feedback loop vs. the new one 0:27 – Welcome to It's Not the End of the World 1:53 – ChatGPT 5.4 drops: first impressions 5:28 – Head to head: ChatGPT 5.4 vs Claude on spreadsheets and the teal test 10:00 – The OpenAI controversy: Pentagon contracts, autonomous weapons & surveillance 13:30 – Market forces, boycotts, and choosing your AI 15:00 – Tip of the week: learn how to screenshot 15:32 – Interview begins: Mike's background — Stanford MBA, mechanical engineer, non-developer 18:03 – The vibe coding journey: prototypes, pitfalls, and learning by doing 20:48 – Mike's top tools for beginners: Replit & Bolt 22:40 – Why Replit over Claude Code or Codex (with a real-world example) 26:50 – The "Sandra Bullock blindfolded on a motorboat" metaphor for vibe coding 29:38 – Google AI Studio as a beginner entry point 33:48 – Vibe coding from your phone 34:47 – The dopamine rush of the new feedback loop 35:53 – 2014 vs. 2026: How startups have completely changed 43:12 – Building a profitable business solo in 3–6 months 45:47 – The economics of software pricing when everyone can build 50:03 – How VC-backed companies undercut everyone (the Uber playbook) 53:28 – Are AI companies subsidizing us to jack prices later? 55:59 – The slow creep toward replacing employees 59:02 – Build vs. buy: the pendulum that's about to swing back 1:02:27 – How to choose what to build as an entrepreneur 1:05:43 – The maintenance trap: why your vibe coded tools might haunt you 1:10:42 – What is OpenClaw and who is it for? 1:11:50 – Giving the AI brain "hands" — skills, scheduling, and autonomy 1:20:55 – Mike's free AI email course: AI Drop Daily LINKS & REFERENCES Replit — https://replit.com Bolt — https://bolt.new AI Drop Daily — https://aidropdaily.com OpenClaw — https://openclaw.ai Hard Fork (NYT podcast) — https://www.nytimes.com/column/hard-fork NOTE Since recording, OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger announced he is joining OpenAI.

    1h 22m

  3. Feb 27

    Faith, The Machine Average & Staying Human in the Age of AI w/ Abhijith Ravinutala

    Guest: Abhijith Ravinutala — Writer, ex-futurist at Deloitte, Harvard Divinity School graduate, author of the Substack "Abhijit Smokestack" Guest Bio: Abhijith Ravinutala is a writer based in Austin, Texas. After a career winding through strategy consulting, Divinity School, and tech futurism, he's finally dedicated himself to doing what he does best: telling stories. His published short stories and novels-in-progress explore the intersections of culture, faith, technology, and loss, especially within immigrant identity. As a recovering futurist, he has a great deal to say about the excesses of the Tech Age we're living through. Guest Links: Substack: tubbyabhi.substack.com"AI;dr: Telltale Signs of AI Writing": https://tubbyabhi.substack.com/p/aidr"AI Misconceptions and the Great Flattening": https://tubbyabhi.substack.com/p/ai-misconceptions-and-the-great-flattening References Mentioned: Derek Thompson, "The Antisocial Century" (The Atlantic)Apple TV's PluribusBuddhist concept of dependent originationHindu concept of Brahman Sponsor: Quite Frankly Productions — quote "podcasts" when reaching out Show Notes Assist: Claude and Gemini 00:00 — The Machine Average 00:23 — Introduction & Sponsor 01:10 — A Modern Great Gatsby Set in Austin 02:00 — From Accounting to Theology to Futurism 04:14 — Culture, Faith & Tech 05:25 — Is AI a Faith-Based Technology? 08:37 — Pastors as Prompt Engineers 09:39 — The Man Who Started an AI Religion 11:33 — Bilbo Asks ChatGPT About the Ring 12:18 — The Great Flattening vs. AI;DR 14:07 — When Shiny Tech Becomes "Merely Very Useful" 16:52 — Reality vs. the AI Promise 20:06 — The Spreadsheet That Changed Everything 22:43 — Broken Links and Corporate AI Trauma 26:23 — The Honeymoon Is Over 28:20 — Vibe Coding and Functional AI Slop 31:01 — Where Do You End and the Machine Begins? 32:39 — AI;DR: I Know This Is AI, I'm Not Reading It 34:00 — Typos as Proof of Humanity 35:54 — When You Want AI to NOT Sound Like You 37:48 — Pluribus and the Loss of Individuality 40:25 — We Won't Become the Machine 41:30 — My Doctor vs. ChatGPT 44:08 — The Erosion of Trust 48:31 — India, Tech Identity & the Uncle in the Next Room 52:30 — Forsaking Cultural Knowledge for Convenience 55:36 — Spirituality Requires Getting Away from Screens 57:08 — A Late-Night Conversation with DeepSeek About Consciousness 1:03:12 — AI as Erasure of Wisdom 1:04:08 — The Building's Not Over Yet 1:05:37 — Practical Use Cases: Art, Legal Letters & Gaming the Job Market 1:08:48 — The Fully AI-Mediated Job Search 1:11:28 — Using AI with Integrity 1:12:37 — Tools Don't Tell Us What to Think 1:12:53 — Where to Find Abhi

    1h 14m

  4. Feb 20

    'Something Big Is Happening' - THAT Article and This Generation's iPhone Moment w/ Chad Stoller, PMG

    Chad and Bobby dive into the viral developer article "Something Big Is Happening," the impending shift towards a zero-click search ecosystem, and the ethical dilemmas of treating AI like a therapist when it's funded by ad dollars. Plus, Bobby shares how Claude completely automated complex logistics for an 11-location international shoot, and Chad reveals his top tips for persona prompting—and how he used ChatGPT to hack his way to American Airlines Executive Platinum status. Article: ⁠Something Big Is Happening by Alex Shumer⁠Guest: Chad Stoller, Global Head of Media at ⁠PMG⁠Tools Discussed:Anthropic ClaudeOpenAI ChatGPTGoogle GeminiLovable (Vibe coding platform)Seedance 2.0 (Video generation)Games Discussed:BalatroHadesDead CellsSektoriSponsor: ⁠Quite Frankly Productions⁠ (Quote "podcasts" when you reach out!) 0:00 – Cold Open0:29 – Welcome & Introduction1:05 – Sponsor: Quite Frankly Productions1:38 – Guest Introduction & Top Tip: Screenshot Superpower3:27 – News of the Week: Cdance 2.0 & "Something Big Is Happening"8:05 – Discussion: The Viral Article & AI Stigma11:02 – "Did You Use AI? Why Didn't You?"12:49 – AI as Kryptonite for Procrastination15:33 – It's Not a Replacement, It's an Enabler16:35 – The Claude Opus 4.6 Moment18:07 – Bobby's Spreadsheet Epiphany22:24 – The iPhone Moment for AI28:21 – Vibe Coding at Wrigley Field30:03 – Can You Sell What's Easy to Build?32:24 – Democratization & the Future of Problem-Solving34:39 – Chad's Background: 30 Years in Advertising & Media38:02 – Following the Eyeballs: Publishers, Brands & AI Search44:44 – Myth Busted: Is Your Phone Listening to You?46:40 – The Privacy Danger of AI as Therapist50:35 – Trust, Data & the Advertising Trap54:33 – Can Ethics Win in the Market?1:00:18 – What Can Consumers Do to Protect Themselves?1:04:33 – Quick Tips: Break Your Muscle Memory1:08:29 – Superpower: Personas & Intent in Prompting1:15:02 – Fun Use Case: Hacking Airline Loyalty Points with AI1:17:23 – Bonus: Gaming Recommendations & Balatro Therapy1:22:33 – Closing Thoughts & Farewell

    1h 23m

  5. Feb 13

    The Omniscient Classroom Assistant | feat. Luyen Chou, CEO of Dewey Learn

    Can AI actually make us more human? In this episode, Bobby sits down with Luyen Chou, CEO of Dewey Learn, to discuss how multimodal AI is revolutionizing the classroom. Dewey Learn utilizes advanced multimodal AI to observe teaching practices and improve student outcomes. Luyen shares high-level insights on how startups can leverage "Agentic AI" to supercharge development, and why paying for your LLM subscription is the best investment you can make this year. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why cameras in classrooms used to be taboo. 01:19 – Luyen’s background: From 1989 teacher to AI pioneer. 03:25 – The "Dewey" Story: A personal connection to John Dewey. 06:46 – The AI Tsunami: Recognizing the power of Transformers. 10:00 – Multimodal AI: Why text isn't enough for human interaction. 14:26 – How it works: Training AI to "see" like a master teacher. 24:50 – Privacy & Compliance: Navigating the "Eye in the Sky." 29:37 – Agentic Coding: How a team of 8 humans manages 12 "AI employees." 32:00 – Claude Code vs. OpenAI Codex: Managing the AI stack. 46:00 – The Future of Education: Battling "Truth Decay." 59:28 – Quick Tip #1: Why you must PAY for your AI (You are the client, not the product). 1:04:22 – Quick Tip #2: System Prompts & Memory settings. 1:06:48 – The "Change Log" Hack: How to manage Context Windows when coding. 1:11:29 – Fun Use Case: NotebookLM for Infographics & analyzing home videos. Links & Resources Mentioned Dewey Learn: https://deweylearn.com/ Guest: Luyen Chou Tools Discussed: Anthropic Claude (and Claude Code) OpenAI ChatGPT & Codex Google NotebookLM Cursor

    1h 18m

  6. Feb 6

    AI in Architecture: Leveling the Playing Field with Peter Williams

    Peter Williams is a UK-qualified architect working in Vancouver, Canada for the past 7 years. Peter is a Project Architect for a large North American practice and also completes projects and competitions under his own studio, K1 Architecture. He has been exploring AI use in architecture for the past couple of years and found success with tools at masterplanning stages, visualization tools in concept design, and regulatory checking. If anyone would like to know more about his AI successes and failures, or the process of relocating abroad as an architect, feel free to reach out via his website or LinkedIn. Tools & Resources Mentioned LookX.ai — AI-powered architectural rendering from sketchesMidjourney — Image generation for design inspiration and rendersChatGPT — Regulatory research, investment analysisGoogle Gemini — Image generation (demoed live)Notebook LM (Google) — Document-focused AI analysis, recommended for multi-document researchDeepSeek — Open source LLM that can be hosted locally for data privacyMicrosoft Copilot — Used by larger firms in closed-loop systemsFind Peter Website: K1-Architecture.comLinkedIn: @peterzwilliams00:00 — Cold Open 00:27 — Introduction 00:59 — Meet Peter Williams 01:37 — What Does an Architect Actually Do? 04:11 — Team Structure & Collaboration 05:22 — 3D Models, Digital Twins & BIM 06:05 — The Breadth of an Architect's Skillset 09:21 — How AI is Showing Up in Architecture 10:49 — AI Empowering Smaller Firms & Solo Practitioners 12:17 — Using AI for Regulatory Research on a Project in Ireland 13:27 — Dealing with Hallucinations in High-Stakes Professions 15:32 — The Importance of Professional Judgment 16:30 — Transparency with Clients About AI Use 18:34 — Clients Using Midjourney to Communicate Design Ideas 20:09 — Peter's Experience with AI Rendering Tools (LookX.ai) 22:15 — Winning a Design Competition Using AI 25:42 — Live Screen Share: Peter's Competition Submission 28:58 — Live Demo: Bobby Tests Google Gemini on Peter's Sketches 32:10 — AI as Proof of Concept & Vibe Coding Parallels 34:32 — AI as an Equalizer Across Industries 35:56 — Will AI Reduce Entry-Level Roles? 37:37 — Quick Tips: General Advice 39:03 — Quick Tips: Personal Superpower / Hack 41:22 — Quick Tips: Fun or Unexpected Use Case (Investing) 46:23 — AI for Property Analysis 47:43 — Notebook LM & Document Analysis Best Practices 49:27 — Data Privacy, Closed-Loop Systems & Open Source Models 53:09 — AGI, ASI & the Future of Intelligence 1:00:18 — Where to Find Peter 1:01:05 — Outro

    1h 1m

  7. Jan 27

    AI Strategy, AI Visibility, and Financial Planning using Claude, with Andrew Bloom

    Is SEO dead? In this episode, Bobby sits down with tech veteran Andrew Bloom (Getty Images, SpotRunner, BrandLight) to discuss the massive shift from Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to AI Engine Optimization (AEO). As consumers swap Google for ChatGPT and Claude, the "blue link" is disappearing—and with it, the traditional ways businesses track success. Andrew explains the concept of "AI Visibility," why the "death of the click" is terrifying advertisers, and what the inevitable future of ads inside your favorite chatbots will look like. Plus, we get practical: Andrew shares his personal "superpower" workflows, including using AI as a ruthless interview coach and how to use Claude Code to run personal financial audits on your bank statements. Topics Discussed: The Dot-Com Lessons: What the rise of digital stock photography at Getty Images teaches us about the current AI wave.The "Dirty Secret" of Early Tech: How early algorithmic advertising paved the way for today's generative tools.AEO vs. SEO: Why businesses need to optimize for "AI Visibility" and how to show up when there are no links to click.The Future of Ads: Why AI ads might actually be helpful rather than annoying (context-aware vs. pop-ups).Content Strategy: How to "fan out" content to answer the 50-word prompts users are actually typing.Practical Workflows: Using AI for interview prep, acting as a "difficult client," and deep-dive financial planning.Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:29) - From Law to the Dot-Com Boom: Lessons from Getty Images (05:14) - SpotRunner and the history of "algorithmic" advertising (09:30) - The IP War: Getty Images vs. Generative AI (19:12) - What is AI Visibility (AEO)? (23:30) - The "Death of Attribution": When the data trail disappears (26:45) - The "Surface Area" of Attention: Why ads are coming to Chatbots (36:15) - Practical Tips: How to optimize your content for LLMs (40:42) - Personal Use Cases: The "CRO Coach" and "Difficult Client" Simulator (47:00) - Bobby’s Workflow: Audio Overviews with NotebookLM (52:11) - Superpower: Using AI for personal financial audits Resources Mentioned: BrandLight: Tools for tracking AI Visibility.NotebookLM: Google’s AI research tool (great for Audio Overviews).Claude Code: For advanced data analysis and coding tasks.Section / Coursera: Recommended platforms for AI learning.About the Guest: Andrew Bloom is a strategy and business development expert with a history of helping companies navigate massive technological shifts. A former lawyer trained at Cambridge, he transitioned into the business side of tech during the dot-com boom, holding key roles at Getty Images and SpotRunner. He currently consults for companies like BrandLight, helping brands understand their visibility in the age of Large Language Models. Connect with Us: Hosted by: Bobby Miklausic, Head of AI Integration at Quite Frankly Productions

    1 hr

  8. Jan 18

    13 Practical AI Use Cases, From Reverse Engineering Recipes to Fixing the Toilet

    NOTE: Use-case 2 and use-case 13 feature visual elements. The rest of the show is completely audio friendly. This episode is all about real-world applications for AI. In Part 2 of our 2025 Recap, host Bobby Miklausic has curated the most practical, "everyday" stories from the last 13 episodes. We are moving beyond the hype to see exactly how doctors, lawyers, business owners, and parents are using AI to solve actual problems. From fighting negligence claims with a "ChatGPT Attorney" to reverse-engineering family recipes and planning group trips for 12 people, these are the use cases you can steal for your own life. In this episode, we cover: The "AI Attorney": How non-lawyers are using AI to draft demand letters and fight negligence claims.Personalized Health: Using AI to audit your bio-data and reverse-engineer recipes for specific diets.Visualizing the Future: Using AI to preview interior design renovations and create infographics.The "Vibe Coding" Revolution: Building functional apps for your business in a single afternoon without writing code.Travel & Language: Planning complex group itineraries and using live translation to navigate foreign countries. Timecoded Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:38 - Use Case 1: Reverse-Engineering Recipes (Catherine Crowe) 01:05 - Use Case 2: Creating Infographics (Luke Alexander) 04:19 - Use Case 3: Personalized Health Audits (Dr. Jeff Holzberg) 10:53 - Use Case 4: Cooking & Meal Prep (Jez Frankel) 12:29 - Use Case 5: Interior Design Visualization (Andrew Turner) 14:35 - Use Case 6: Live Translation (Luna Kaltenborne) 16:37 - Use Case 7: Complex Travel Planning (Katie Hansen, Jerome Ranawake, Andrew Turner) 21:43 - Use Case 8: Language Learning (Luna Kaltenborne) 23:25 - Use Case 9: DIY & Home Repair (Andrew Turner) 24:06 - Use Case 10: Legal Disputes & The "AI Attorney" (Catherine Crowe, Jez Frankel) 28:13 - Use Case 11: Helping with Homework (Catherine Crowe) 29:00 - Use Case 12: Introspection & Self-Improvement (Dr. Jeff Holzberg) 31:03 - Use Case 13: Vibe Coding Apps for Work (Catherine Crowe) Disclaimer: This episode discusses medical and legal topics. The content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Never disregard professional medical or legal advice because of something you have heard on this podcast. AI tools can hallucinate and make errors. Don't forget to like and subscribe. Production Credits: Host: Bobby | Copy & Show Notes: Gemini

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Down to earth conversations about AI. This is a podcast about how real people are actually using AI — not in theory, not in the headlines, but in their everyday work. From teachers to developers, lawyers to writers, students to entrepreneurs, we talk to people across industries about what's working and what's not. Because yes—life might be about to change as we know it. But right now, in this moment, a fascinating tool has been invented. And we want to figure out how to use it. After all, it’s not the end of the world… yet.

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