Prompting Curiosity

Dr. Shanté Cofield aka The Maestro
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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.

  1. Ep. 34:  8 AI Writing Patterns that Are Dead Giveaways

    1D AGO

    Ep. 34:  8 AI Writing Patterns that Are Dead Giveaways

    For the love, please stop using AI to write your copy. We can all tell. In this episode I call out the 8 most obvious AI writing patterns, and provide specific names for those specific styles that are just so characteristically robotic. From em dashes and antithesis structures to hollow opens and metronomic cadence, I break down why these patterns appear, why AI defaults to them, and why the best solution is usually just writing it yourself. Main Topics Covered Why I'm naming these patterns Antithesis structure ("It's not X, it's Y") Em dashes Parallel structure overload Metronomic cadence The illusion of consideration Adjective stacking No risky sentences Hollow opens and tidy closes Why AI writes like this What you can do about it How I used Claude this week: Learning front-end web development Links & Resources for This Episode Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - 8 AI Writing Patterns That Are Dead Digits(00:02:26) - 8 AI Writing Patterns That Are Dead Agents(00:03:02) - 7 Signs That AI Writing Is Stupid(00:07:30) - AI's Hollow Openings and Tidy Closes(00:09:46) - Why Does AI Write Like This?(00:13:51) - The 8 Telltale AI Writing Patterns(00:16:14) - How I Used AI to Develop a Website this Week

    19 min

  2. MAR 5

    Ep. 33: ChatGPT vs. Claude - Real Differences After Weeks of Daily Use

    In this episode I share my personal experience of what it's actually been like to ditch ChatGPT and go all-in on Claude. This episode covers the real differences between the two platforms: what Claude does better, where it falls short, and why the switch probably isn't as big a deal as some people are making it out to be. Main Topics Covered Anthropic refusing government demands The Threads chatter about switching and why it's overblown Claude's lack of a native image generator Claude's usage limits Custom GPTs (or the lack thereof) Claude's reliability Memory differences Voice mode Personality and sycophancy compared to ChatGPT Using Claude to write a Google Apps Script for Acuity scheduling Recent Claude use: vibe coding a free Zapier replacement for Acuity  Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to Ep. 30: Switching Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Other LLMs without Starting From Scratch Listen to Ep. 11: WTF is a Custom GPT?  Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - Cloud vs ChatGPT(00:03:02) - Claude vs Chat GPT(00:05:05) - Claude vs. Cloud: The Differences(00:09:56) - Claude vs. Chat: 6 Differences(00:14:52) - How I Used Google Apps Script this Week

    20 min
  3. Ep. 32: WTF is OpenClaw?

    FEB 26

    Ep. 32: WTF is OpenClaw?

    The whole goal of this episode is simply to put OpenClaw, an open source autonomous AI agent that went viral in early January, on your radar, and make a case for why you absolutely should NOT install it. This episode covers what "open source autonomous AI agent" actually means, it’s two biggest draws, and the one massive downside that should give everyone pause: SECURITY. Main Topics Covered SSD and RAM prices spiking (the AI effect) OpenClaw origin story What "open source autonomous AI agent" actually means The two big draws: agentic capability + messaging app integration Being an LLM wrapper The major downside: security The hype cycle + OpenAI hiring OpenClaw's creator Recent ChatGPT use: Researching OpenClaw Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to ep. 26: What is Vibe Coding? Listen to ep. 29 An Introduction to Claude Code and Claude Cowork Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - OpenClaw(00:01:37) - Pushing the button on a new podcast name(00:02:26) - SSD Prices Go Through the Roof(00:05:44) - What the F*ck Is Open Claw?(00:06:52) - OpenCall: A Open-Source Autonomous AI Agent(00:11:55) - Should You Install OpenClaw on Your Mac Mini?(00:15:31) - How to Use Anthropic's Usage Limits(00:18:06) - Curious Podcast: Turning 30

    20 min
  4. Ep. 31: Are We Addicted to AI?

    FEB 19

    Ep. 31: Are We Addicted to AI?

    In this episode I dig into whether we're addicted to AI by examining my own switch from ChatGPT to Claude and what usage limits reveal about dependency. I break down the business models behind OpenAI's "unlimited" usage versus Anthropic's enforced limits, explore the Uber playbook of subsidized addiction, and share why both companies' controversial partnerships (OpenAI with Trump/ICE, Anthropic with Palantir) complicate the choice of which AI to use. Main Topics Covered Switching from ChatGPT to Claude OpenAI and Anthropic's controversial partnerships Palantir and surveillance concerns Claude's usage limits feature OpenAI's projected $14 billion loss The Uber addiction playbook Session and weekly usage limits AI addiction and dependency Future pricing predictions Open source alternatives Recent Claude use: Coding a sales page Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to ep. 20: Using ChatGPT for Your Sales Pages  Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - Are We Adopting OpenAI?(00:06:44) - Are We Addicted to AI?(00:11:09) - Are We Adopting OpenAI?(00:15:18) - The Need to Use Both Tech Companies(00:17:02) - Anthropic's Users' Limits(00:18:16) - How Much Should It Cost to Use an LLM?(00:18:57) - Are We Addicted to AI?(00:20:50) - How I Used Claude to Code Sales Pages(00:22:24) - Thanks for Reviewing & Texting!(00:23:14) - Curious Companions: The Podcast

    24 min
  5. Ep. 30: Switching Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Other LLMs Without Starting from Scratch

    FEB 12

    Ep. 30: Switching Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Other LLMs Without Starting from Scratch

    In this episode we're talking about how to switch from one LLM to another without starting from scratch or pulling your hair out. I cover why you might want to switch (spoiler: politics and preparedness), how to create a portable memory document that travels with you, and the practical steps for migrating your workflows, projects, and voice to a new AI tool. Main Topics Covered Why switch? The reality check: new LLMs feel different How to export your ChatGPT chat history (and why you probably shouldn't) Creating an LLM Portable Memory Document Migrating projects and workflows to Claude or Gemini Using Voice Anchors to teach a new LLM your writing style Asking the robot for help Recent ChatGPT use: Vibe coding an OG card generator Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to Ep. 22: ChatGPT Will Never Write Like You Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - Curious(00:01:24) - Alternatives to Large Language Models(00:05:12) - If You Can't Stick With One LLM, Switch to Anthrop(00:09:29) - Migrating From One LLM to another without crying(00:15:58) - The other aspect of changing LLMs is any projects or workflows(00:16:47) - How to Have Chat Learn Your Voice (In 2020)(00:19:44) - Talking to the New LLM(00:20:25) - Chat GPT(00:23:25) - The Curious Companion(00:24:20) - Thanks for the Love

    25 min
  6. Ep. 29: An Introduction to Claude Code and Claude Cowork

    FEB 5

    Ep. 29: An Introduction to Claude Code and Claude Cowork

    In this episode I break down Claude Code and Claude Cowork, two tools from Anthropic that have taken the AI space by storm, and allow Claude to actually execute tasks on your computer instead of just chatting with you. This episode covers what each tool does, how they're different from each other (and from regular LLMs like ChatGPT), what “agentic” AI actually means, who each tool is for, and what to know about safety and usage limits before jumping in. Main Topics Covered What Claude Code and Claude Cowork are Anthropic and Claude basics Claude Code vs Claude Cowork execution differences The kitchen analogy Agentic AI and agency Real-world Claude Cowork use cases Usage limits, safety, and pricing realities Recent ChatGPT use: Creating a portable LLM memory file Links & Resources for This Episode Newsletter Resources Anthropic Blog Post Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - Chat GPT Curious: What If Chat GPT Dies?(00:02:45) - Coding 101: Clear Stance on Trump & Everything Else(00:04:46) - Claude Code and Claude Cowork(00:07:09) - Claude Code: For Non-Developers (Cloud Code)(00:12:39) - ClAUDE vs. Cowork: Use Limits(00:17:55) - Curious: How Did I Use Chat GPT This Week?

    20 min
  7. Ep. 28: ChatGPT Introduces Ads and a New Tier

    JAN 29

    Ep. 28: ChatGPT Introduces Ads and a New Tier

    In this episodeI dig into OpenAI’s quiet announcement that ads are officially coming to ChatGPT along with the U.S. rollout of the Go tier. I talk through what the ads will actually look like, who’s going to see them, and why this move feels less surprising than it does revealing. We get into the money math behind “free” tools, the trust implications of sponsored answers, and what this shift could mean for access as AI continues to get carved up into tiers. Main Topics Covered OpenAI’s quiet ads announcement How ChatGPT ads will work Who will and won’t see ads The new ChatGPT Go tier Ads as a pricing and growth strategy Sustainability and the Uber playbook Trust and access concerns Will users leave or tolerate ads Recent ChatGPT use: PDF screenshot to .docx document Links & Resources for This Episode Open AI Ads Announcement Listen to Ep. 17: Will ChatGPT Get Old Navy’d?  Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - ChatGPT: Ad Rollout(00:01:30) - OpenAI to Test Adverts on Chat(00:04:18) - ChatGPT's New 'Go' Tier(00:08:12) - Chat: How Much Can I Trust It?(00:15:08) - ChatGPT: Turn Screenshots into a Word Document(00:16:30) - The Curious Companion

    18 min
  8. Ep. 27: Why Is AI So Polarizing?

    JAN 22

    Ep. 27: Why Is AI So Polarizing?

    In this episode I dig into why I think folks have such strong feelings about AI, and why so many seem to have chosen AI as the hill to die on. This conversation looks less at the technology itself and more at what AI has come to represent: forced adoption, corporate overreach, environmental impact, and the broader enshittification of everything. Main Topics Covered Quick OpenAI update on improved chat history memory What people usually mean when they say “AI” Why the hatred isn’t really about the technology Enshittification as the real underlying issue Why AI became the perfect piñata Environmental concerns and why they stick Data centers, efficiency, and why the panic feels sudden What people don’t know about data center usage Recent ChatGPT use: DIY shelving project Links & Resources for This Episode Listen to Ep. 7: What is AI?  Subscribe to the ChatGPT Curious Newsletter: The Curious Companion Submit a Question Visit the Website Feeling curious AND generous? Click here to support the podcast. Chapters (00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious(00:00:38) - Why is AI so polarizing?(00:02:33) - Why is AI so polarizing?(00:04:36) - What is AI Hater?(00:06:03) - AI: The Process of Insertion Into Things(00:08:42) - Data Center Costs vs. AI: Why Now?(00:13:28) - Data Center Electricity Use in the US(00:16:33) - Participatory Democracy on Data Centers(00:17:35) - The demands to include AI in the 2020 election(00:19:01) - How To Build Ceiling Shelves(00:21:59) - 23 Ratings + A New Review!(00:22:36) - Curious Companion: The Curious Companion

    23 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
    35
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    © 2025 The Movement Maestro LLC
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