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AI, Podcasts, and the Future of Creative Writing

Published Aug 20, 2025, 10:25 AM

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the recent advancements in AI models and their implications for creative writing and podcasting. They discuss the introduction of open-source AI models, the nuances of AI-generated content, and share their personal experiences with using AI tools for creative and practical purposes. The hosts also engage in a live demonstration, using an AI model to generate a podcast episode script, showcasing the capabilities and potential of current AI technology in content creation.

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the recent advancements in AI models and their implications for creative writing and podcasting. They discuss the introduction of open-source AI models, the nuances of AI-generated content, and share their personal experiences with using AI tools for creative and practical purposes. The hosts also engage in a live demonstration, using an AI model to generate a podcast episode script, showcasing the capabilities and potential of current AI technology in content creation.

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Andrew: Fantastic Four

Brian: Predator (1987 film)

Justin: Wednesday (TV series)

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