The Dumb Monkey Show - Simplifying AI for business leaders

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The Dumb Monkey Show is your unapologetically candid AI-in-business podcast for leaders who want results, not hype. Hosted by Aamir Qutub—CEO, AI strategist, and bestselling author—and Davina Montgomery—communications pro at Deakin’s Applied AI Institute—this show cuts through the jargon to bring you real stories, practical frameworks, and witty banter. From boardroom strategy to frontline operations, we unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bananas you should grab along the way. No tech-splaining. No fluff. Just smart, clear conversations that make AI useful, usable, and maybe even a little fun. 🐵🍌 New episodes every week. Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or curious leader, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today—and a smile you didn’t see coming.

Episodes

  1. This AI Is NOT Safe for Work (Here’s Why It Matters for Business)

    8H AGO

    This AI Is NOT Safe for Work (Here’s Why It Matters for Business)

    Send us a text Elon Musk’s Grok AI comes with “Spicy” and “Unhinged” modes — including flirty voice chats, foul-mouthed rants, and even celebrity deepfakes. Aamir and Davina put it to the test… then ask the harder question: what happens when businesses start using unregulated models like this at work? Along the way we dig into:  • What’s new with GPT-5 (and why its “PhD-level” reasoning is a genuine leap forward) • Australia’s AI Adoption Report — and why construction + manufacturing are falling behind • The basics of Responsible AI (half of businesses aren’t even checking outputs before sending them to customers 😳) • Why the next wave isn’t just chatbots — it’s agents that can take actions on your behalf Why it matters: flashy features aren’t the same as safe features. If you run a business, the wrong AI could put your data, your reputation, and even your customers at risk. Resources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au Episode-specific: • ChatGPT → https://chat.openai.com/ • Grok (xAI) → https://x.ai/ • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 → https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot • Claude (Anthropic) → https://www.anthropic.com/claude • Perplexity → https://www.perplexity.ai/ • Comet Browser (by Perplexity) → https://www.perplexity.ai/download • National AI Centre (Australia) → https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/ai-adoption-tracker

    20 min
  2. AI Made His Studio Cheaper, Faster… and Busier

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    AI Made His Studio Cheaper, Faster… and Busier

    Send us a text Creative director Ben Cook (Recreate Australia) reckons there’s “no excuse not to be a millionaire” if you learn to wield AI—then proves it. We dig into how his team slashed pre-production time, turned meeting notes into proposals, and undercut competitors without cutting corners. Expect practical tactics: recording in Fathom, summarising in Gemini/ChatGPT, dropping into Canva, sending via PandaDoc, plus when to use Copilot, Grok, and Whisper. We also tackle the hard bit: jobs, team pushback, and how to upskill people so AI lifts quality, not laziness. Why it matters: if you run content, marketing, or a service business, this is AI for business you can deploy today. Follow for more brutally useful episodes. Resources & Links:  📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au Episode-specific:  • Recreate Australia → https://re-create.au/  • ChatGPT (Voice) → https://chat.openai.com/ • Google Gemini → https://gemini.google.com/ • Fathom (meeting assistant) → https://www.fathom.video/ • Canva → https://www.canva.com/ • PandaDoc → https://www.pandadoc.com/ • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 → https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot • Google Vertex AI Agent Builder → https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/agent-builder • Gamma (AI decks) → https://gamma.app/ • Lovable (AI app builder) → https://lovable.dev/ • Grok (xAI) → https://x.ai/ • Whisper (speech-to-text) → https://openai.com/research/whisper • Model Context Protocol (MCP) → https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol

    57 min
  3. Finding Your AI Champion: How to Build Superstars Inside Your Business

    AUG 25

    Finding Your AI Champion: How to Build Superstars Inside Your Business

    Send us a text Every organisation needs its Messi or Ronaldo — that one person who knows the business inside out and can now use AI to drive productivity, profitability, and growth. In this Dumb Monkey deep dive, Aamir Qutub explains why you can’t just hire this skill from the market — you need to spot and grow AI champions within your own team . We’ll cover how to identify these superstars, how to retain them once you’ve found them, and how to scale their impact across the organisation. Whether you’re a leader or a professional, this episode is your roadmap to becoming — or building — an AI champion.

    7 min
  4. AI Vibe Coding: Fun Prototypes vs Real Business Risk

    AUG 25

    AI Vibe Coding: Fun Prototypes vs Real Business Risk

    Send us a text “Vibe coding” — telling an AI tool to spin up a whole app from a simple prompt — feels like magic.  Tools like Bolt, Lovable, and Replit can generate working apps in minutes and even auto-deploy them. But here’s the catch: vibe-coded apps often lack security, testing, and solid architecture.  In this Dumb Monkey deep dive, Aamir Qutub unpacks when AI vibe coding is useful (rapid prototypes, one-off internal tools, research dashboards) and when it’s dangerous (anything customer-facing or handling sensitive data).  We also explore how senior developers pairing AI assistants like Cursor or Claude can hit 80% efficiency gains without the risks. Leaders will walk away with a clear line between playful vibes and production-ready AI for business.

    8 min
  5. Perplexity AI for Business: From Free Search to Research Assistant

    AUG 25

    Perplexity AI for Business: From Free Search to Research Assistant

    Send us a text Perplexity isn’t just another AI tool — it’s quickly becoming a business research assistant for leaders who need clear answers fast. In this Dumb Monkey Podcast deep dive, Aamir Qutub explains the Perplexity Ladder: how the Free, Pro, Enterprise, and Max (Comet) versions each unlock new capabilities for business. From simple searches to deep research, dashboards, and privacy controls, we explore how executives and professionals can decide which level makes sense for them.  More importantly, we cover the real-world use cases: competitor analysis, market research, customer insights, and even building live dashboards. If you’ve ever wondered whether Perplexity can replace Google or complement ChatGPT in your workflow, this episode gives you the clarity you need.

    8 min
  6. From AI Prompts to $200K Wins: A Media Leader’s Productivity Playbook

    AUG 25

    From AI Prompts to $200K Wins: A Media Leader’s Productivity Playbook

    Send us a text In this episode of the Dumb Monkey Podcast, Aamir Qutub and Davina Montgomery sit down with Ramon Rodriguez, General Manager of the Geelong Advertiser, to explore how business leaders can turn curiosity about AI into measurable business wins.  Ramon shares how tools like Perplexity and Comet have helped him cut through repetitive work, spark creativity, and even close a $200K deal. We go deeper into the AI-first mindset every leader needs, the risks of falling behind in Australia, and why privacy and guardrails matter.  Packed with prompting hacks, productivity shortcuts, and candid reflections from media and business leaders, this episode is a playbook for anyone who wants to stop dabbling and start leading with AI.  Resources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au 🛠️ Tools & Platforms Mentioned Perplexity AI (search + voice assistant) → https://www.perplexity.ai/Comet Browser by Perplexity (AI-powered browser) → https://www.perplexity.ai/downloads/cometClaude (Anthropic) → https://claude.ai/ChatGPT (OpenAI) → https://chat.openai.com/Microsoft Copilot → https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilotMistral AI → https://mistral.ai/Llama (Meta) → https://ai.meta.com/llama/ElevenLabs (voice AI) → https://elevenlabs.io/Lovable (no-code AI app builder) → https://www.lovable.dev/Notion (mentioned for tasks/workflow) → https://www.notion.so/

    1h 4m
  7. How to Personalise ChatGPT or Copilot Into Your True AI Assistant

    AUG 25

    How to Personalise ChatGPT or Copilot Into Your True AI Assistant

    Send us a text AI is powerful, but out of the box it’s just… generic. In this reflection episode of the Dumb Monkey Podcast, Aamir Qutub explains how to personalise ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot so they understand your preferences, tone, and guardrails. By teaching your AI assistant who you are — what you like, what you avoid, how you want things phrased — you can transform these tools from basic chatbots into trusted business partners. Whether you want professional reports, cheeky social posts, or clear internal updates, AI can adapt to your style. This is how leaders save time, reduce misfires, and finally get practical value from AI.

    7 min

  8. AUG 25

    Are You Suffering from the Dumb Monkey Syndrome? | AI for Business

    Send us a text Are you suffering from the Dumb Monkey Syndrome? In this first episode, Aamir Qutub and co-host Davina Montgomery launch the Dumb Monkey Podcast — the show that makes AI for business simple, bold, and practical. We introduce the concept of Dumb Monkey Syndrome — what happens when leaders fail to evolve with technology — and show how to personalise ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot so they act like real assistants. You’ll also hear why using paid tools matters for privacy, how to avoid AI “hallucinations,” and where to start if you feel left behind. What’s inside: The origin of “Dumb Monkey Syndrome” (Kodak, Nokia, Blockbuster stories) Why leaders must keep asking “dumb” questionsHow to personalise ChatGPT & Copilot with custom instructionsWhy you should pay for AI tools instead of using free versionsReal examples: automating invoice processing & organising messy files Resources & Links: 📲 Dumb Monkey AI Academy → https://dumbmonkey.ai/ 📱 Dumb Monkey App → https://dumbmonkey.ai/dl 📘 The CEO Who Mocked AI (Until It Made Him Millions) → https://mybook.to/dumbmonkeypodcast 🚀 Enterprise Monkey → https://enterprisemonkey.com.au

    25 min
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The Dumb Monkey Show is your unapologetically candid AI-in-business podcast for leaders who want results, not hype. Hosted by Aamir Qutub—CEO, AI strategist, and bestselling author—and Davina Montgomery—communications pro at Deakin’s Applied AI Institute—this show cuts through the jargon to bring you real stories, practical frameworks, and witty banter. From boardroom strategy to frontline operations, we unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bananas you should grab along the way. No tech-splaining. No fluff. Just smart, clear conversations that make AI useful, usable, and maybe even a little fun. 🐵🍌 New episodes every week. Whether you’re a CEO, founder, or curious leader, you’ll leave with ideas you can use today—and a smile you didn’t see coming.

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