The Morning Prompt

Kyle Kelin

Sip your coffee. Skip the jargon. AI made practical. The Morning Prompt is a weekly podcast where Kyle Kelin and Will Clevenger break down AI in a way that makes sense. Each episode covers quick AI trends, real examples from their work, and simple takeaways to help you use AI with confidence. Whether you're new to AI or leveling up your workflow, this show gives you a grounded, human approach—without the noise.

Episodes

  1. Sep 16

    Let AI Help You Solve the Problem

    🎙️ Episode 12 is here! In this episode of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will welcome special guest Mike Sabin for a fascinating conversation about how AI has become part of both his professional workflow and personal life. Mike shares his experience helping clients move beyond basic AI experimentation and discover meaningful ways to use AI to augment business processes, workflows, and everyday work. The conversation takes a deeper look at Mike’s personal AI journey, including how he has been using ChatGPT while writing a science-fiction mystery novel. From researching interstellar propulsion systems and developing realistic story elements to editing scenes, exploring character development, maintaining continuity, and working through ideas, Mike explains how AI has evolved from a simple research tool into what he describes as an “extension of his brain.” Kyle, Will, and Mike discuss:  How AI is helping businesses move beyond basic experimentation and into meaningful workflow integration  Using AI as an extension of your own thinking, memory, and problem-solving process  How Mike uses ChatGPT throughout the process of writing his science-fiction mystery novel  Using AI for research, editing, character development, emotional tone, and story continuity  How AI can help writers remember and reconnect ideas across long-running projects Why starting with the problem may be more important than finding the “perfect prompt” How asking AI to help determine the right approach can change the way people work with these tools  The shift from simply directing AI to actually having a conversation with it  Using AI for travel planning, restaurant recommendations, sightseeing, and discovering new experiences  Building a personalized AI experience around preferences, including food and wine recommendations  How AI projects can help organize conversations, information, and long-term work  The evolving role of AI memory and how context can help users reconnect with previous ideas  Why AI can help people manage complex, scattered, and sometimes chaotic thought processes  The importance of simply getting started with AI and choosing a use case you're genuinely interested in  Why experienced AI users should ask the tools how they can be using their capabilities more effectively  The future of AI consumption, computing costs, agents, privacy, and local processing ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:27 – Welcome & Meet Mike Sabin 00:58 – Mike’s Professional Background & AI Adoption 02:12 – Using AI to Drive Business Impact 03:39 – Mike’s Personal AI Stack 04:49 – AI & Writing a Science-Fiction Mystery Novel 05:27 – Using AI for Feedback, Editing & Problem Solving 06:20 – AI as an Extension of Thinking & Memory 07:15 – Asking AI: “What Am I Missing?” 07:55 – Using AI for Research & World Building 09:00 – AI for Editing, Ideation & Story Development 10:00 – Using AI to Maintain Continuity Across a Novel 11:33 – Lessons From Mike’s AI Journey 11:57 – From Prompting to Problem Solving 13:41 – Moving From Technology to Conversation 14:28 – How Mike Uses AI at Home 14:57 – AI for Travel, Food & Restaurant Recommendations 15:49 – Building a Personal AI Sommelier 16:43 – The Importance of Context 17:13 – Using Projects to Organize AI Conversations 18:28 – AI Memory & Long-Term Context 19:31 – Questions Around AI Memory & Privacy 21:00 – AI as an Extension of Human Memory 23:43 – Mike’s Advice: Just Get Started 24:29 – Finding AI Use Cases You’re Passionate About 25:47 – Bonus Conversation: AI Consumption & Computing Costs 28:00 – AI Agents, Usage & The Future of Computing 30:00 – From Pay-Per-Text to Pay-Per-Compute 32:17 – AI Advertising & Monetization 33:27 – Apple, AI & The Future of Siri 34:59 – Hardware, Local AI & Computing Power 36:36 – Privacy, Personal Data & AI 38:33 – AI, Human Behavior & The Future of Personalization 40:18 – When Science Fiction Starts Looking Like Reality 42:04 – Closing Thoughts

  2. Aug 13

    How AI Defeats Information Overload

    🎙️ Episode 11 is here! AI isn’t just changing how we work—it’s changing how we think about work, solve problems, and help people unlock capabilities they never had before. In this episode of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will welcome special guest Tiffany Songvilay for a powerful conversation about AI adoption, Copilot, agents, and what it really takes for people to embrace a rapidly changing technology landscape. Tiffany shares how she uses AI in both her personal and professional life—from finding speakers and planning travel to organizing gardening projects and managing information overload. But the conversation goes much deeper, exploring how AI can help people overcome procrastination, improve focus, navigate neurodiversity, and approach difficult tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Kyle, Will, and Tiffany discuss: ✨ How AI is becoming a personal assistant for everyday life and work✨ Using Copilot and agents to organize information and reduce cognitive overload✨ How AI can help people overcome procrastination and get started faster✨ Neurodiversity and discovering AI use cases through real-world experiences✨ Why artists, writers, and other creatives should learn to work with AI instead of simply fighting it✨ The importance of building communities that encourage AI experimentation and learning✨ How people without technical backgrounds are using AI to build dashboards, files, and solutions✨ Why organizations need to understand employee pain points before rolling out AI✨ The difference between giving people AI tools and actually teaching them how to use them✨ Why AI adoption should begin with simple, high-impact use cases✨ The growing importance of trust, cross-model validation, and tools like Work IQ✨ Why AI should be viewed as a coworker, assistant, and helper—not a blocker✨ How AI is giving people capabilities they may never have had before Their biggest takeaway: AI adoption isn’t about giving everyone the newest tool and expecting them to figure it out. It’s about understanding people, identifying their pain points, creating communities where experimentation is encouraged, and helping individuals discover how AI can make their own work better. The people who learn to work with AI will be better positioned for what comes next. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Tiffany Songvilay04:07 – How Tiffany Uses AI in Everyday Life06:56 – Learning AI Through Real-World Use Cases09:00 – AI as a Personal Project Manager10:36 – Helping AI Skeptics and Creatives Adapt14:51 – Building AI Communities & Learning Together17:32 – From Fire Chief to AI-Powered Dashboards20:01 – AI as a Pain Reliever for Everyday Problems21:26 – The Biggest Challenges in AI Adoption24:54 – Designing AI Around the Individual26:51 – Building Trust Across AI Models30:12 – AI, Privacy & Sharing Better Information32:01 – Tiffany’s Message to AI Skeptics33:59 – Final Thoughts & Closing

  3. Jul 27

    Let AI Build Your Marketing Blueprint

    🎙️ Episode 10 is here! AI is no longer just helping us work—it’s helping us think, create, and solve problems in entirely new ways. In this episode of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will welcome special guest Scott Wueschinski for a conversation about one of the biggest shifts happening in AI today: the rise of practical automation for everyday life and business. From building an AI-powered meal planner that creates grocery lists based on family schedules to generating content, automating job applications, and even building software without writing code, this episode explores how AI is becoming a true collaborator—not just another productivity tool. The discussion also dives into how conversational AI is changing the way we work, why voice-first workflows may replace keyboards for many tasks, and how anyone—even without a programming background—can start building solutions using today's AI tools. Kyle, Will, and Scott discuss: ✨ Turning everyday problems into AI-powered automations✨ Building meal plans, grocery lists, and personal workflows with AI✨ Why talking to AI can be more powerful than typing✨ How non-developers are creating apps and automations with Claude and no-code tools✨ AI as a creative and business partner—not just a chatbot✨ Practical content creation strategies powered by AI✨ The growing importance of experimentation over perfection✨ AI token usage, enterprise tools, and what businesses should know before scaling AI adoption Their biggest takeaway: The greatest advantage in the AI era isn't knowing how to code—it's knowing how to think through problems and being willing to experiment. The tools will continue to evolve, but curiosity and adaptability will always be your competitive edge. 🎧 Listen now and discover how AI can help you automate more, create faster, and unlock ideas that once felt impossible. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Scott Wueschinski01:48 – AI Meal Planning & Family Automations06:57 – Why Voice is Replacing the Keyboard13:37 – Personal AI Projects & Job Search Automation16:37 – Building an AI Content Engine22:05 – AI is Democratizing Software Development30:29 – AI Tokens, Costs & Enterprise Adoption37:00 – Final Thoughts & Biggest Takeaways

  4. Jun 9

    WWDC, Siri, and the Future of AI

    AI is evolving faster than most people can keep up. In Episode 9 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will explore some of the newest developments in AI. From Claude's new Design capability to the growing role of memory across chats, devices, and workflows. They discuss how AI is becoming more than just a tool for generating answers. It's becoming a creative partner, a personal assistant, and increasingly, a system that remembers who you are and how you work. Using real-world examples from travel planning, visual design, consulting work, and everyday life, Kyle and Will unpack what happens when AI starts carrying context from one conversation to the next, and why that creates both powerful opportunities and new risks. Kyle and Will walk through: Claude's new Design feature and how it helps turn ideas into visuals Why AI is becoming a creative partner, not just a chatbot How memory changes the way we interact with AI systems The benefits and risks of AI remembering personal and professional information Why context windows matter and how they're rapidly expanding The challenges of balancing convenience, privacy, and accuracy The future of AI inside devices, cars, and everyday technology Why staying curious is becoming more important than staying currentTheir biggest takeaway: The hardest part of AI isn't learning a specific tool, it's adapting to a world where the tools keep changing. The people who thrive won't be the ones who know everything. They'll be the ones who keep experimenting, questioning, and learning. 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of what's changing. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:54 - AI-Assisted Travel Planning 02:43 - Claude's New Design Feature 07:46 - Building Better Visuals with AI 11:31 - AI Memory & Context Windows 17:12 - Privacy, Trust & Personal Data 24:08 - AI Across Devices & Cars 28:00 - WWDC Predictions & Apple's AI Future 31:27 - Something To Sip On 33:04 - Bonus Content: The Risks of AI Memory & Validation

  5. May 18

    Claude Cowork vs Claude Code: From Asking To Building

    AI tools are getting smarter. But the real challenge is learning when the tool becomes the limitation. In Episode 8 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will break down the difference between Claude Chat, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code… and why most people are still thinking too small about what AI can actually do. Through real-life examples like booking golf tee times, scheduling barber appointments, and building a personalized “Open Brain” assistant, they explore what happens when AI stops being just a chatbot and starts becoming infrastructure for your life and work.  Kyle and Will walk through: The difference between AI as a collaborator, assistant, and engineerWhy “code” no longer just means codingHow AI tools can automate parts of your personal lifeThe hidden frustrations and constraints inside today’s AI platformsWhy APIs matter, and how systems talk to each otherThe tradeoff between simplicity, security, customization, and controlWhy experimentation and curiosity matter more than technical expertiseTheir biggest takeaway: AI isn’t just about getting answers anymore. It’s about designing systems around how you live and work. And the people who learn to think this way early will have a massive advantage. 🎧 Listen now and start thinking alongside AI. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:26 - Kyle & Will Catch Up 1:43 - The Deep Pour 14:40 - A moment from our sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 15:23 - The Deep Pour, cont’d  20:21 - Something To Sip On

  6. Apr 22

    AI isn’t coming; it’s already here - with Amy Sawtell

    AI isn’t coming; it’s already here. And most people are still waiting to be told how to use it. In Episode 7 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle sits down with Amy Sawtell, a technology consultant who has spent her career helping organizations work smarter, to break down how AI actually shows up in real life. Amy walks through: • The exact AI tools she uses daily, and why she switched from ChatGPT to Claude • How she uses AI for research, decision making, and even major life moments • Why prompting is the skill most people are missing • Where AI fails, and why blindly trusting it can backfire • How to think about AI at work versus in your personal life • Why creativity matters more than technical skill in this new era And her biggest message: Start now. Because the people who experiment early aren’t just saving time, they are producing better work. If you’ve been overwhelmed by AI, this episode is your reset. 🎧 Listen now and start thinking alongside AI. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:28 - Guest Intro  6:17 - The Deep Pour 01:07 - Meet Amy Sawtell 31:49 - A moment from our sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 32:33 - Amy’s final tips

  7. Apr 2

    Collaborating with AI: A More Human Way to Use It

    What if you didn’t have to figure AI out on your own? In Episode 6 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will introduce a different way to approach it. Think of AI like a buddy system. They walk through how they actually use AI in their day-to-day lives. Collaborating with teammates, talking through ideas, and using it as a shared space to think more clearly. Because AI starts to click when it stops feeling like a tool you’re supposed to master… and starts feeling like something you can use alongside other people. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:27- What’s Brewing? 09:08 - The Deep Pour 33:13 - Our Sponsors 34:39 - Something to Sip On 37:16 - Tune into the Next Episode (Collaborating with AI)

  8. Mar 2

    Advanced Prompting: From Search Bar to Thinking Partner

    In Episode 5 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will move beyond basic prompts and break down the real skill behind better AI outcomes: context. Using a real-world example, Kyle walks through how he built a context file to research and create a 12-week LinkedIn content plan, without losing his voice, perspective, or expertise. Instead of typing one long prompt and hoping for magic, they explore how to: • Build a structured context file • Define your role, audience, scope, and constraints • Stress-test your thinking with subject-matter “panels” • Use transcripts and interviews to deepen AI knowledge • Choose the right file format (Markdown vs Word vs PDF) • Stay human-in-the-loop to avoid “work slop” The key lesson? AI works best when you think before you prompt. Advanced prompting isn’t about tricks. It’s about clarity, iteration, and ownership. When you do it right, AI stops acting like a search bar and starts working like a thinking partner. Sip your coffee. Let’s make AI more useful, together. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:36 - What’s Brewing? 08:54 - The Deep Pour 25:27 - Our Sponsors 26:54 - Something to Sip On 29:26 - Tune into the Next Episode (Collaborating with AI)

  9. Feb 19

    AI Agents: What They Are and How to Use Them Today.

    AI agents are the next step beyond prompting. In Episode 4 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will break down what AI agents actually are and how they differ from simple automation or chatbots. Instead of just answering questions, agents can take a goal, reason through the steps, and act on your behalf. In this episode, they: • Explain automation vs. true agency • Debunk common myths about ChatGPT and “agents” • Demo Agent Mode live • Share practical ways anyone can start experimenting today No hype. No jargon. Just a clear, real-world look at where AI is headed, and how to use it now. Sip your coffee. Let’s make sense of AI agents together. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:39 - What’s Brewing? 06:52 - The Deep Pour 17:03 - Our Sponsors 18:28 - The Deep Pour, continued 27:06 - Something to Sip On 29:33 - Tune into the Next Episode (Advanced Prompting)

  10. Jan 8

    Prompting That Works: How to Think With AI

    In Episode 3 of The Morning Prompt, Kyle and Will dig into one of the most misunderstood parts of AI: prompting. This episode isn’t about memorizing clever phrases or copying templates. It’s about learning to think with AI — refining your ideas, providing better context, and treating the tool as a thinking partner rather than a vending machine. Kyle shares how experimenting with prompts dramatically improved the quality of his results, while Will breaks down a simple framework anyone can use to get clearer, more useful outcomes. They explore why prompting is really about problem framing, why refining beats restarting, and how speaking your prompt out loud — using voice mode — unlocks better thinking altogether. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already using it daily, this episode helps you move from frustration to confidence by showing how better questions lead to better answers. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:26 - What’s Brewing? 6:17 - The Deep Pour 12:21 - Our Sponsor (Guest Surprise) 13:04 - The Deep Pour, continued 19:07 - Something to Sip On 20:32 - Tune into the Next Episode (AI Agents) A great starting point for listeners who want clarity, confidence, and a real-world map of what’s out there.

  11. 12/16/2025

    AI and Families: Raising the Next Generation of Learners

    In Episode 2, Kyle and Will bring the AI conversation home. Building on Episode 1’s AI 101, they explore how families can begin using AI in practical, healthy ways that support learning, communication, and day-to-day organization. Kyle shares real examples of how his own family is using AI at home — from learning and problem-solving to everyday life — while Will introduces a simple framework for families: Explore, Experiment, and Establish Boundaries. Together, they unpack how parents can lead by example, help kids build strong digital literacy, and treat AI as a tool that supports curiosity rather than replacing critical thinking. This episode is about progress, not perfection — and how families can grow their relationship with AI together. This episode covers: 00:00 - Welcome 00:26 - What’s Brewing? 4:06 - The Deep Pour 8:54 - Our Sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 9:36 - The Deep Pour, continued 17:46 - Something to Sip On 19:09 - Tune into the Next Episode A great starting point for listeners who want clarity, confidence, and a real-world map of what’s out there.

  12. 11/17/2025

    AI 101: What’s Out There?

    In our debut episode, Kyle and Will break AI down to the basics. No hype, no jargon — just a clear, practical introduction to the tools shaping today’s AI landscape. They share the coffee conversations that sparked this podcast and talk through real-life examples from their own careers that led them to rethink how AI fits into everyday work. This episode covers: 00:27 - Why AI feels overwhelming for most people 04:30 - The most popular AI tools (Manus.IM, Notebook LM, Claude, CoPilot, Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) 06:00 - Quick word from our Sponsor, GTMIFY.IO 06:42 - Kyle and Will’s personal AI stacks 18:10 - How beginners can confidently take their first step into AI A great starting point for listeners who want clarity, confidence, and a real-world map of what’s out there.

    AI 101: What’s Out There?
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Sip your coffee. Skip the jargon. AI made practical. The Morning Prompt is a weekly podcast where Kyle Kelin and Will Clevenger break down AI in a way that makes sense. Each episode covers quick AI trends, real examples from their work, and simple takeaways to help you use AI with confidence. Whether you're new to AI or leveling up your workflow, this show gives you a grounded, human approach—without the noise.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Kelin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Kelin
  • Show Website
    The Morning Prompt