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| "I Didn't Know a Fourth Grader Could Change the World": AI in K-12 | 11 Oct 2025 | 00:58:17 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - The most important conversation with the people shaping tomorrow one lesson at a time. Where educators of all kinds join Jason Padgett to explore preparing students for 'their tomorrow' not 'our yesterday' Episode Summary: Solutions Architect Karisa Schwanekamp shares how a single pandemic moment transformed her teaching forever—and why the future of education depends on educators who aren't afraid to learn alongside their students. Discover how AI tools like MagicSchoolAI are helping teachers reclaim time for what matters most: being front and center with kids. Guest Karisa Schwanekamp, Solutions Architect at MagicSchoolAI | Former Special Education Teacher | STEM Integration Specialist | 21-year veteran educator passionate about project-based learning and bringing AI safely into K-12 classrooms Guest Link sKarisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karisa-schwanekamp-ab4b42334/ MagicSchool AILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/magicschool-ai Website: https://www.magicschool.ai Indiana DOE Learning Lab - AI: https://inlearninglab.com/search?q=artificial+intelligence Key Timestamps:[04:32] - The pandemic moment that changed everything: when teaching couldn't be taken for granted[09:15] - Career chats unlock hidden potential: from architects to astronauts in fourth grade classrooms[15:47] - Fourth graders solve real problems: pitching solutions to National Mall engineers about cherry blossoms[21:38] - Why kids are better at divergent thinking: the power of not being afraid to be wrong[26:45] - First student reactions to AI writing feedback: "It told me what I did well first"[31:20] - Teaching daughters the difference: AI as collaborator versus AI replacing your voice[36:52] - Efficiency versus effectiveness: freeing teachers from paperwork to be with students[42:18] - Second graders explain AI better than adults: the literacy conversation we need[48:25] - Anthropomorphism concerns: constant teaching moments versus one-time lessons[52:40] - Message to hesitant teachers: talk to others, explore tools, get uncomfortable Follow UsFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the LoopFuture-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpadgett/📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.com Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgrp.com Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://mindstudio.ai Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.fm | |||
| AGI 4th Quarter Kickoff - AI First Movers May Take All | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:58:30 | |
AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI (Podcast) - Building the future, one human-AI collab at a time. Episode Summary: Quarter four belongs to the bold. Steve Iskander, fintech founder and AI-first mover, breaks down why waiting on AI adoption isn't strategy—it's surrender. This isn't your typical AI hype conversation. It's a hard look at velocity, risk, and the competitive moat being built right now by organizations that refuse to hesitate. Guest Steve Iskander, Founder & CEO at Intrepid Finance | Transforming Financial Services Through Enabled AI Tech | Fintech Entrepreneur | Finance Veteran Guest LinksSteve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveiskander /Intrepid Finance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intrepid-finance-venture/ Website: https://intrepidfinance.io/ Key Timestamps: [00:30] - Intrepid Finance's AI-powered lending model and industry-agnostic approach [03:45] - Funding the first AI company in 2022 before the hype cycle [08:20] - Government shutdown implications and AI-driven efficiency opportunities [12:15] - Why AI forces every business owner to audit their operations [16:40] - The nonprofit sustainability crisis and over-dependence on grants [19:30] - First movers take all: Why this isn't like early dot-com failures [24:10] - 95% of employees already using AI whether you know it or not [28:45] - The hidden liability of unregulated employee AI usage [32:20] - Privacy paradox: We share everything with apps but fear AI [36:50] - Sock 2 and ISO 27001 certifications: Building trust before regulation hits [41:15] - Context engineering and ambient listening devices in business[45:30] - Training AI to mirror executive decision-making and remove bias [49:00] - Quantum computing as the next poker chip investment [52:10] - Robotics, dark factories, and the coming labor market disruption [55:40] - Education's AI revolution: Adaptive learning for every student Follow Us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| From Hollywood Dreams to AI Education | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:47:38 | |
Luis Chavez, Director of Product at MindStudio, shares his journey from film production to AI education and reveals how we can revolutionize K-12 learning by embracing rather than banning AI tools. [02:15] Luis's backstory - From film production dreams to AI startup success Embrace, Don't Ban AI in Schools The Communication Imperative Process Mapping Is Critical Domain Knowledge Still Matters
Luis Chavez Follow UsFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Work with Jason Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ MindStudio → Automate your workflows Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content
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| On-Premise AI Solutions for Privacy and Security | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:40:12 | |
In this episode, we delve into the world of on-premise AI solutions, exploring how they are revolutionizing privacy and security. Discover the benefits of keeping AI operations in-house, from enhanced data protection to compliance with stringent regulations. Join us as we discuss real-world applications and insights from industry experts, shedding light on the future of secure AI technology. Our conversation features **Brian Winchester**, representing **Reach Networks** and its storefront, **Computers and Code**, both located in **New Castle, Indiana**. Brian leads a growing team dedicated to making technology operational for businesses and individuals. He is joined by briefly **Eric Moss** head of business development and enterprise sales. Jason and Brian discuss their innovative on-premise AI boxes – powerful, internet-disconnected systems that let businesses harness AI without compromising security or compliance. What You'll Learn: How disconnected AI protects sensitive data while enabling powerful document analysis and insights Why regulated industries (healthcare, DoD contractors) are choosing on-premise over cloud AI Practical applications: "chat with your documents," organizational culture insights, and combating shadow AI How SMBs and nonprofits can affordably introduce AI as "training wheels" for their teams The surprising connection between gaming hardware and AI power Perfect for: Business leaders concerned about AI security, regulated industry professionals, and anyone curious about accessible AI implementation without the privacy trade-offs. Connect with Brian Winchester Eric Moss Follow us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career. Work with Jason Podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching 📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions Group Affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects. 🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Tools We Recommend
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| School's Out Pre-Launch Special - Bridging AI and Human Transformation | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:49:16 | |
Join host Jason for a special pre-launch conversation with transformation leadership coach Lena Morris of Authentic Encounters. This candid discussion explores the intersection of AI adoption and human behavioral change in education and the workforce. AI in the Workforce Reality CheckLena shares her frontline experience working with healthcare organizations and electric cooperatives, revealing the gap between AI's potential and actual adoption. From initial skepticism to successful implementation, she breaks down what it really takes to get teams on board with AI tools. The Human Element in Tech AdoptionWhy emotional intelligence is crucial for AI integration success. Lena discusses how leaders need both technical curiosity and people skills to effectively deploy AI across organizations, especially in "lean" workplaces where employees are already stretched thin. Education System TransformationA frank conversation about K-12 AI integration challenges. Should we revamp education entirely or enhance existing approaches? Lena advocates for multi-level implementation that meets people where they are while creating space for innovation and exploration. Entrepreneurship as Career StrategyWith rapid technological change reshaping the job market, Lena strongly advocates for entrepreneurship as the most viable path forward, even encouraging her Butler University graduate son to consider starting his own venture. Bridging Divides Through Authentic EncountersDrawing from her unique experience working across diverse communities, from corporate America to rural Indiana, from urban churches to suburban townships, Lena explains how authentic relationship-building is key to technology adoption and organizational change.
This conversation sets the stage for the upcoming "School's Out Saturdays" series, which will feature in-depth discussions with educators about AI's transformative impact on learning and workforce development. Connect with Lena Morris:
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| AI as a Neurodivergent Superpower - With Carolina Johnson | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:37:29 | |
In this powerful episode of "AGI: Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI," host Jason Padgett welcomes Carolina Johnson (CJ), a neurodivergent mother and AI innovator from San José, Costa Rica, who's revolutionizing how we think about ADHD, autism, and learning differences in the age of artificial intelligence. As a neurodivergent adult raising two neurodivergent children, Carolina discovered that AI isn't just a tool—it's a game-changer for minds that work differently. When traditional education systems failed her family, she turned to AI to level the playing field, creating her groundbreaking "Clarity Loop" to ensure her advocacy messages for her children's IEPs were bulletproof and couldn't be misinterpreted across language barriers. This isn't another "AI will save education" conversation. This is a deep dive into how neurodivergent individuals are already using AI as cognitive scaffolding, communication bridges, and focus enhancers—while neurotypical educators are still debating whether students should be allowed to use ChatGPT for essays. Carolina reveals how she teaches her children to use AI as an executive function tool, helping them stay on task and organize scattered thoughts into coherent communication. From her own struggles with ADHD-driven conversation tangents to her son's autism-influenced language preferences, this episode explores the intimate reality of neurodivergent life and how AI can amplify strengths while supporting challenges. Connect with Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinajohnson/ Follow us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career. Work with Jason Podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching 📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions Group Affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects. 🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Tools We Recommend
Timestamps:[00:00] - Meet Carolina: Neurodivergent advocate and AI pioneer[03:15] - The IEP crisis that sparked the Clarity Loop innovation[07:30] - ADHD, pattern recognition, and why neurodivergent minds "get" AI[12:20] - Teaching neurodivergent children AI as an accommodation tool[16:45] - The executive function revolution: AI as cognitive scaffolding[22:10] - Twice exceptional learners: when giftedness meets processing differences[27:30] - Language preferences in autism: English vs. Spanish processing[31:15] - Why the "AI cheating" narrative hurts neurodivergent students most[36:00] - Cross-platform AI verification: turning hyperfocus into research superpower[40:45] - The future of neurodivergent education in an AI world Essential listening for: Parents of neurodivergent children, educators working with diverse learners, neurodivergent adults seeking AI strategies, special education professionals, and anyone who believes different minds deserve different tools. This episode challenges every assumption about learning disabilities, revealing them as learning differences that, when paired with AI, become cognitive superpowers. Carolina's story proves that the future of education isn't one-size-fits-all—it's personalized, AI-enhanced, and designed for minds that think outside traditional frameworks. Keywords: neurodivergent AI, ADHD tools, autism education, executive function support, twice exceptional learners, IEP advocacy, AI accommodation, special education technology, cognitive diversity, neurodiversity AI applications | |||
| Navigating AI and Philosophy with Cristina DiGiacomo | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:49:44 | |
Join Jason as he delves into a thought-provoking conversation with Cristina DiGiacomo, an AI philosopher and founder, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and philosophy. Discover how Cristina's unique journey from digital media to practical philosophy has shaped her insights on AI's role in society. Explore the philosophical underpinnings of AI, the importance of critical thinking, and the potential for collaboration over competition in the business world. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Cristina DiGiacomo 05:00 - Cristina's journey into philosophy 10:00 - The role of philosophy in understanding AI 18:00 - AI's impact on business and society 26:00 - The 10+1 Commandments of Human-AI Coexistence 38:00 - The future of AI and philosophical thinking 48:30 - Closing thoughts and advice for future generations Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @AGIPodcast Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Check out The Silicon Heartland Today Newsletter in English and Spanish English: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-today-7286917620648357888 Spanish: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-hoy-7324998363148361728 Looking to automate your workflows? Join MindStudio https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm: Turn one recording into a week's worth of content. https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Bears, Business, and AI part 3 - Sturgeon Moon | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:34:11 | |
A MIND-BENDING AI CONVERSATIONS: What Does It Really Mean to Be Human? Get ready to have your perspective completely shifted. In this absolutely riveting episode, Jason and Julie sit down for a conversation that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about artificial intelligence, humanity, and our shared future. This isn't your typical tech talk—it's a deep dive into the soul of what makes us human in an age of rapidly advancing AI. Ever wondered what happens when we stop asking "Can AI replace us?" and start asking "How can we evolve together?" We tackle the big questions that keep AI researchers, ethicists, and forward-thinkers up at night. From the philosophical rabbit holes of machine consciousness to the very real challenge of maintaining our humanity in a digital-first world, no stone is left unturned. But here's what makes this episode truly special: It's not about fear-mongering or blind optimism. It's about finding the sweet spot where cutting-edge technology meets timeless human values—and why that balance might be the key to our species' next evolutionary leap.
[0:00] Introduction and Opening ThoughtsSetting the stage for a conversation that challenges everything [3:00] Discussion on AI and Human Evolution [10:00] Philosophical Implications of AIWhen machines think, what does it mean for human consciousness? [18:00] Ethical Considerations and AI SafetyMoving beyond fear to find practical solutions [25:00] Extraterrestrial Life and UAPsAn unexpected twist that connects cosmic possibilities to AI realities [30:00] Community and Human Connection in a Digital WorldWhy our most ancient need—belonging—might be our greatest strength [35:00] Closing Thoughts and Future OutlookA roadmap for navigating tomorrow's challenges with today's wisdom Warning: This episode will challenge your assumptions, expand your thinking, and leave you with more questions than answers—and that's exactly the point. Because in the age of AI, learning to ask better questions isn't just useful; it's essential for human flourishing. Ready to join the conversation that's shaping our future? Hit play and prepare to see the world differently. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @AGIPodcast Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Check out The Silicon Heartland Today Newsletter in English and Spanish English: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-today-7286917620648357888 Spanish: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-hoy-7324998363148361728 | |||
| AI in Healthcare: What Every Patient and Provider Needs to Know | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:56:41 | |
In this compelling conversation, Jason talks to Dr. Umbereen S. Nehal, pediatrician, former chief medical officer, and AI innovator, opens up about how artificial intelligence is shaking up healthcare communication. With a background that includes Harvard, MIT, and nearly a quarter million followers on LinkedIn, she’s actively shaping the conversation. We dive into how she’s using custom GPTs to solve real, messy problems, like helping doctors better communicate with hospital leadership. Think AI-powered executive coaching, but with a stethoscope. And her comparison of these medical GPTs against traditional resources like the Mayo Clinic? Surprisingly insightful, and maybe even a bit disruptive. But this episode goes way beyond tools and tech. We challenge the conventional narrative that AI should just help doctors be “a little more accurate.” Instead, arguing it should be used to elevate community health workers and bridge gaps in underserved areas. Based on her Medicaid and population health work, she makes a powerful case for AI as a force for healthcare equity. The conversation also gets real about tradeoffs. Will AI give clinicians more time with patients, or will it just crank up productivity expectations? And when AI gets things wrong, how do we make sure medical judgment still belongs to humans, not machines? Her take on training future physicians to ask better questions, instead of just trusting AI outputs, is especially thought-provoking. Sprinkled throughout are Dr. Nehal’s candid reflections as both a doctor and a patient. Her insights into safety protocols, the human cost of burnout, and even how gender shapes communication styles give the discussion a rare emotional depth. If you work in healthcare, or care about how technology will shape it, this one’s worth your time. Connect with Umbereen S. Nehal, MD, MPH, MBA Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @AGIPodcast Check out The Silicon Heartland Today Newsletter in English and Spanish: Looking to automate your workflows? Join MindStudio https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq | |||
| Bears, Business, and AI (Part 2) | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:54:27 | |
In this milestone 20th episode, explore AI's impact on education, energy infrastructure, and career preparation. Why are teachers resisting AI tools that could solve their biggest challenges? We visited data centers converted from abandoned malls, and discuss America's AI Action Plan. Julie and Jason debate whether AI can be less biased than humans. Plus: preparing the next generation for an AI-dominated workforce, the importance of human connection skills, and why STEM might be the only career insurance. Special guest Jim Stone shares a glimpse at his radio station's AI policy. A thoughtful conversation bridging technical innovation with human adaptation in our rapidly evolving world. Check out the Podcast Today Newsletter https://www.podcast.today/ Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @AGIPodcast Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/\ Check out The Silicon Heartland Today Newsletter in English and Spanish English: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-today-7286917620648357888 Spanish: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-hoy-7324998363148361728 Looking to automate your workflows? Join MindStudio https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq
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| The AI Native Generation: How a 22-Year-Old is Bridging Education and Industry | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:57:55 | |
As AI reshapes every industry, who better to learn from than someone who's never known work without it? Join us for a special guest edition of AGI (Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI) featuring Kimba Evans, who as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Career Scholarship Manager of Career+ Pathways by Skyepack in Lafayette, Indiana, "Has ChatGPT open all day"! Kimba represents something unprecedented: the first generation to enter the workforce alongside accessible AI tools, offering a unique perspective on rapid adaptation and human-AI collaboration. At just 22, she's had to quickly learn to integrate AI into her graduate research and professional work, making her a perfect example of how young professionals are navigating this transformation. From revolutionizing her research process to connecting high school students with tomorrow's careers, she's living proof that the future of work is less about AI replacing humans and more about humans who can rapidly adapt to work with AI. What You'll Learn: Practical AI integration strategies - How Kimba cut her research time by 75% and what that means for knowledge work across industries Future workforce insights - What employers actually need from the next generation (spoiler: it's not just technical skills) Navigating the authenticity challenge - How to distinguish real from AI-generated content in an increasingly synthetic world Key Discussion Points: The transformation of academic research and professional development through AI tools Why diversity in AI development is essential for business success How gender representation in STEM and manufacturing is evolving with AI adoption The environmental costs of AI development and what young professionals think about it Real-world changes in hiring processes and job applications The future of ambient computing and seamless human-AI interaction Generational differences in technology adoption and social media usage Building bridges between traditional education and emerging career pathways Kimba's work spans manufacturing, healthcare, and banking sectors, giving her a ground-level view of how AI is actually being implemented across industries. Whether you're a business leader planning your AI strategy, an educator preparing students for an uncertain future, or a professional wondering how to stay relevant in an AI-driven world, this conversation offers invaluable insights from someone living at the intersection of education, technology, and career development. This episode provides a refreshing perspective from the generation that will inherit our AI-transformed world, pragmatic, tech-savvy, and deeply aware of both AI's extraordinary potential and its significant challenges. Kimba Evans https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimba-evans-a22088283/ Connect with Jason (Human in the Loop) Padgett -Human AI Collaboration Coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/ Email: jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions Group- From insight to action, we lead the way! https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Other Media: The Silicon Heartland Today & Silicon Heartland Hoy Newsletters - Tech news from the Midwest, in the languages that move it. English: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-today-7286917620648357888 Spanish: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-hoy-7324998363148361728 Affiliate Links: MindStudio -Your imagination, powered by AI. No code needed.https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm - Turn one recording into a week’s worth of content.https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Bears, Businesses, and AI (Part 1) | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:39:02 | |
What do black bears in Gatlinburg have to do with AI adoption in business? Jason and Julie break down the perfect analogy that explain why 76% of enterprise businesses are embracing AI while small businesses lag behind at just 26%. The reality? Most organizations are paralyzed by perceived risks rather than focusing on practical implementation frameworks that unlock transformative results. In this power-packed episode, discover: ✅ The "bear safety rules" every business needs for AI implementation✅ Real examples of nonprofits and small businesses already winning with AI✅ Why your $20/month AI subscription might be the best business investment you'll ever make✅ The game-changing difference between "prompt engineering" and "context engineering"✅ How a recovery coach turned AI into an illustrated book (and you can too) From custom GPTs that carry your brand voice to AI-powered donor campaigns that feel personally crafted, Jason reveals the practical use cases that are transforming businesses RIGHT NOW—without the corporate budget. Warning: This episode will make you realize you're probably overthinking AI while missing out on the "beautiful waterfalls" of opportunity waiting for you. 🎯 Perfect for: Small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and anyone ready to stop fearing AI and start leveraging it strategically. Part 2 coming soon: We tackle the "boogeyman" concerns and dive deeper into advanced implementation strategies. Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Check out The Silicon Heartland Today Newsletter in English and Spanish English: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-today-7286917620648357888 Spanish: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/silicon-heartland-hoy-7324998363148361728 Looking to automate your workflows? Join MindStudio https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq and the MindStudio Aficionado Club LinkedIn Group and let's automate our futures! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14716458/ | |||
| Boiler Up for the Future of Education with Purdue Professor of Practice Dr. Kathryn Dilworth | 04 Oct 2025 | 01:03:19 | |
School’s Out Saturdays on the AGI (Podcast) - The most important conversation with the people shaping tomorrow one lesson at a time. Episode Summary: Jason sits down with Purdue Professor Dr. Kathryn Dilworth to unpack her groundbreaking QUIZ methodology that's teaching students to control AI instead of being controlled by it. From building custom LLMs with student coders to discovering why female students get better AI outputs than males, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about AI in education. Key Timestamps: [03:45] - Why libraries rejected AI education partnerships and the resistance in humanities [08:12] - China's half marathon with 20+ robots vs American Bigfoot beer videos [11:30] - High stakes vs low stakes AI use and the QUIZ model origin [15:45] - Query: Starting with forced prompts and prewriting without A I[18:20] - Understanding: Reading everything the AI generates [20:15] - Interrogation: Leaving AI to verify all factual claims [22:40] - Zeitgeist: Shaping content for specific audiences and contexts [25:30] - Students asking permission NOT to use AI and ethics instruction [28:45] - Finding your "ChatGPT moment" - what AI frees you to do [32:10] - Gender differences in AI prompting styles and outcomes [35:50] - The Alexa politeness experiment and training AI through behavior [38:30] - Students using AI for mental health support - concerns and context [42:15] - STEM skills need EQ, humanities skills need AI literacy [45:40] - Philosophy and psychology asking the best questions about AI [48:20] - Students' fear and stress about AI's impact on their futures [51:05] - Building a custom LLM with QUIZ guardrails from the ground up [54:30] - Computer science students emerging from philanthropy class [56:45] - Creativity paradox: Students love AI for creativity, fear losing it [59:10] - Domain expertise and staying in your lane with AI [1:00:45] - Alpha School's 2-hour AI learning model and educational reform [1:02:15] - Van Halen's brown M&Ms as AI quality control test Guest Links Dr. Kathryn DilworthProfessor of Practice | Purdue University John Martinson Honors CollegePhilanthropy, Academic Writing, and Information Science specialist focused on AI for Education, Trust in Nonprofits and Fundraiser WellbeingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-dilworth/Purdue University John Martinson Honors College: https://honors.purdue.edu/Follow UsInstagram @AGISchoolsOutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcastStay in the LoopFuture-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/Podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.orgPhoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| MindStudio's Dmitry Shapiro on AI's Manufacturing Revolution for Knowledge Workers | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:50:05 | |
In this eye-opening episode, Jason sits down with Dmitry Shapiro, founder of MindStudio.ai and former CTO of MySpace Music, to explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the modern workplace. Drawing powerful parallels between today's AI revolution and the industrial automation that transformed manufacturing, Dmitry argues we're witnessing the end of "human-driven, tool-assisted" knowledge work. Key Topics Discussed:
Guest Bio:Dmitry Shapiro is a self-taught developer who's been coding since 1984. After working at Google and serving as CTO of MySpace Music, he founded MindStudio.ai, which now powers over 200,000 deployed AI agents across organizations worldwide. His straight-shooting style and practical approach to AI implementation make him a unique voice in the often-hyped world of artificial intelligence. Perfect for: Business leaders, knowledge workers, students, and anyone wondering what the future of work actually looks like beyond the ChatGPT hype. Dmitry Shapiro on LinkedIn MindStudio YouTube Channel Jason Padgett, Human-AI Collaboration Coach Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. Join my MindStudio Aficionado Club LinkedIn Group and let's automate our futures! | |||
| Securing AI’s Future — A Conversation with Danny Vukobratovich of AegiShield | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:58:21 | |
In this thought-provoking episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Jason sits down with Danny Vukobratovich — Marine veteran, senior IT security analyst at Purdue, and co-founder of AegiShield, LLC. Together, they demystify how small businesses, local governments, and nonprofits can tackle cybersecurity challenges in an AI-driven world. From explaining GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) to exploring how AI can help mitigate shadow AI use, Danny offers practical insights for non-technical leaders trying to navigate today’s complex digital landscape. They discuss the balance between innovation and security, the future of ambient listening devices, the role of AI in policy and ethics, and what it really takes to protect sensitive data in a rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. 🔑 Highlights:
📌 Links: 💡 Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech-curious professional, or just wondering where AI and cybersecurity intersect, this episode is packed with valuable, accessible insights. 👉 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help more listeners discover AGI! Jason Padgett, Human-AI Collaboration Coach Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. Join MindStudio and the MindStudio Aficionado Club LinkedIn Group and let's automate our futures! | |||
| Special Guest Dr. Elise Victor on AI in Healthcare & Education | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:31:35 | |
Join Jason live from Human + Tech Week in San Francisco with Dr. Elise Victor, a healthcare AI pioneer who's been working at the intersection of AI and medicine since before ChatGPT changed everything. What We Cover:
The Big Questions: Can we leverage AI's power while preserving human connection? Dr. Victor brings a refreshing focus on the humanity side of our AI future, from responsible frameworks to why that nephew who "just wants to work with people" might be missing the point. Perfect for: Educators, healthcare pros, business leaders, parents, and anyone wondering how AI will reshape society's core institutions. Recorded live at Human + Tech Week, San Francisco Dr. Elise VictorLinkedIn| Website Jason Padgett, Human-AI Collaboration Coach Stay in 'The Loop' and Future-Proof your organization, your team, or your career. Jason is available for podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Stay competitive with AI Literacy, Policy, and Projects. Phoenix Solutions Group offers affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting. Join MindStudio https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq and the MindStudio Aficionado Club LinkedIn Group and let's automate our futures! https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14716458/ | |||
| The AI Arms Race – Politics, Power, and the Path Forward | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:37:41 | |
What happens when AI collides head-on with politics, power dynamics, and billionaires behaving badly? In this spirited episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Julie and Jason dive into the chaotic intersection of tech titans, political intrigue, and the future of artificial intelligence. From Elon Musk’s explosive fallout with Donald Trump (will Sam Altman finally get some breathing room?) to Mark Cuban’s surprisingly relatable take on AI’s human impact, our hosts explore the political theatrics shaping the tech landscape. Julie and Jason don’t shy away from controversy—they debate federal vs. state AI regulation, and speculate whether an AI-led third political party is possible (or even desirable). Key highlights:
Julie’s insight: Are fear-based AI marketing tactics sabotaging genuine innovation? Whether you're an AI skeptic, tech enthusiast, or just politically curious, this episode will give you plenty to ponder—plus a few laughs to lighten the existential load. Perfect for: Tech-watchers, policy enthusiasts, educators grappling with AI’s societal impacts, and anyone intrigued by how AI reshapes our political and personal lives. 🔗 Mentioned: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mark Cuban, Sam Altman, OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Riverside.fm, MindStudio.ai https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq ⚡ Bonus: Jason’s upcoming visit to San Francisco and Human + Tech week—and why humanity-centered AI is Julie’s ultimate jam. | |||
| What if Design Thinking Meets the AI Revolution (with Nick Bonora) | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:58:07 | |
What if the key to thriving in the AI revolution isn't learning new tools—but learning to ask better questions? In this thought-provoking episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, host Jason sits down with Nick Bonora, Director of Purdue University's Event Design Lab, for a conversation that will change how you think about problem-solving in the age of AI. Nick reveals the power of backward design thinking—starting with empathy for your stakeholders and engineering solutions in reverse. From a cardiology conference designed around a 40-beat-per-minute CPR improvement to custom GPTs that teach students the writing process (instead of doing it for them), this episode shows how thoughtful design beats throwing "spaghetti against the wall."
Whether you're an educator wondering how to handle ChatGPT in your classroom, a business leader trying to implement AI without throwing money at buzzwords, or someone curious about where society is heading, this conversation provides a framework for thinking clearly about complex problems. Perfect for: Tech professionals, educators, business strategists, and anyone who wants to design solutions that actually work—not just follow the AI hype. 🔗 Connect with Nick Bonora and the Purdue University Event Design LAB℠ on LinkedIn | |||
| Julie's 'ChatGPT Moment' | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:51:05 | |
What happens when AI skeptic meets AI enthusiast—and the skeptic finally gets it? In this candid conversation, Julie shares her breakthrough moment with AI and why it changed everything. From refusing to pay for AI tools to suddenly seeing their potential, Julie's journey mirrors what many of us experience when technology finally clicks. Jason and Julie dive deep into the real questions that matter: Will AI push us back to authentic human connection? What happens to rural communities in the AI revolution? And why the race for efficiency might be missing the point entirely.
This isn't polished tech talk, it's two friends wrestling with technology's biggest questions. Julie brings the skepticism, Jason brings the expertise, and together they explore what happens when humanity meets artificial intelligence. Perfect for: Anyone who's ever wondered if AI is worth the hype, worried about being left behind, or questioned whether all this "efficiency" is actually making life better. | |||
| Can AI Replace You? What Non-Techies Need to Know Now | 26 May 2025 | 00:56:34 | |
In this eye-opening episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Jason sits down with Shaz Aziz — SEO consultant and AI entrepreneur from Manchester — for a no-hype, real-world conversation about where AI is headed and what that means for everyday people. From AI agents replacing workers (and failing spectacularly), to whether tools like Codex can really let you “code without coding,” to why YouTube might be more valuable than a college degree — this episode is packed with clarity, candor, and critical insights. Shaz Aziz LinkedIn Latest Business Offers website 🎧 Perfect for curious minds, career-changers, and AI beginners. 👉 Follow the show to stay future-ready. 0:00 – Meet Shaz Aziz: SEO + AI in Manchester 4:55 – Why SEO is changing forever (and why 90% of sites aren’t ready) 11:10 – Coding without coding? Codex, Replit & security risks 17:42 – The rise (and limits) of AI agents in business 24:35 – 60/40 rule: How AI + humans can really work together 31:05 – Why formal education can’t keep up with AI 38:15 – AI law, data security, and jobs of the future 44:30 – Should AI be open source? Ethics, control & Terminator talk 53:50 – How digital currency is tied to future global power 59:55 – Final advice: AI learning isn’t optional anymore | |||
| Resumes, Recruiting & AI Ethics with Matt Green | 19 May 2025 | 00:58:54 | |
Episode 8: Resumes, Recruiting & AI Ethics with Matt Green What happens when job candidates use ChatGPT—and recruiters do too?
👤 Guest: Matt Green, Express Employment Professionals
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| AI in the Real World with Robert Granoff | 12 May 2025 | 00:57:55 | |
From Compliance Bots to Cyborg Futures: AI in the Real World with Robert Granoff In this episode of AGI: Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Jason sits down with photographer and AI enthusiast Robert Granoff for a wide-ranging, practical, and at times philosophical conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping real life—from education and business to legal disputes and robot companions. Robert shares his journey from experimenting with MidJourney to building a real estate compliance GPT, making the case for structured AI learning over casual tinkering. They explore why AI isn't just a creative tool—it's becoming a critical layer in automation, governance, and everyday problem-solving. Key topics include:
This is a conversation for anyone looking to understand how AI is impacting our lives today—not in sci-fi, but in contracts, classrooms, and customer service. | |||
| Exploring Agents with Independent "Agency" | 05 May 2025 | 00:52:22 | |
Julie and Jason catch up on the latest in AI, exploring agents with independent "agency" and debating the ethics of background-checking AI. They also grapple with the implications of pervasive recording technology, asking if ultimate efficiency is worth an "Orwellian" future. | |||
| From Drones to Deep Fakes - Christopher Tocke on the Double-Edged Sword of Innovation | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:55:39 | |
AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI (Podcast) - Building the future, one human-AI collab at a time. Host Julie Koehrer and Jason Padgett are joined by special guest Episode Summary: Key Timestamps: Guest Links Follow Us Stay in the Loop Phoenix Solutions Group Tools We Recommend | |||
| AGI This Week with NotebookLM, Episode 2 April 21 2025 | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:12:56 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of AGI This Week with NotebookLM — your fast, focused recap of the biggest shifts in AI. In this week’s roundup, our NotebookLM AI cohosts highlight:
Whether you're building, adopting, or just trying to keep up — this 12-minute filler pod keeps your AI IQ sharp between full drops. | |||
| AGI This Week with NotebookLM, Episode 1 April 13 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 | 00:13:49 | |
Welcome to AGI This Week – your AI-generated podcast for cutting through the hype and noise and getting straight to what’s real, what’s useful, and what’s happening right now in the world of artificial intelligence. Each week, we follow co-host Jason Padgett, who brings insights from the front lines of AI implementation. As a human-AI collaboration coach at Phoenix Solutions Group, Jason shares firsthand stories, live experiments, and practical takeaways from real projects in business, healthcare, and beyond. Using Google NotebookLM, we explore real notes from real meetings—turning raw data into actionable insight. Forget the hype. Forget the theory. We’re diving into the nuts and bolts of everyday AI—so you can stay ahead of the curve and make smarter decisions in your own work. Let’s get into it. | |||
| Human Connection, Societal Disparities & "Unbossing" with Shelby Ward | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:47:29 | |
This episode of the podcast features Julie, Jason Padet, and their guest, Shelby Ward. The conversation begins with some lighthearted banter, including Julie recounting running out of gas and the setup of the recording equipment. A significant portion of the episode revolves around artificial intelligence. The hosts and Shelby discuss the surprisingly low adoption rate of AI literacy and the lack of sign-ups for an AI workshop aimed at small businesses and nonprofits, despite the perceived value of AI. They also touch upon the recent trend of "Ghiblifying" photos using new AI image generation models, referencing Studio Ghibli's popularity and the reaction to the new technology. The conversation then shifts to futuristic scenarios depicted in sci-fi movies, with Julie, Jason, and Shelby sharing their thoughts on which movies best represent potential positive and negative outcomes of technological advancement in the next 20 years. Movies like Fifth Element, Terminator, The Expanse, Revolution, and Blade Runner are discussed in this context. This leads to a related discussion about UAPs and the possibility of alien intervention in human evolution and the potential role of advanced AI in such scenarios. The episode also delves into the future of content creation with AI and raises concerns about the potential negative impacts of AI on human connection, tactile skills, and increasing societal disparities. The concept of "unbossing" in the workplace and differing generational perspectives on workplace dynamics are explored. The participants also discuss the appropriate integration of AI in business processes while expressing reservations about replacing human interaction in crucial social and emotional support roles. Towards the end, Jason announces his plan to create an "AGI weekly" summary of his recorded conversations using notebook LM. Shelby also promotes an upcoming AI literacy workshop for small businesses and nonprofits in the greater Lafayette area. The episode concludes with closing remarks and plans for future meetings. Lafayette, IN 10-Session AI for Business Workshop Series: https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/event-list | |||
| AGI - Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Episode 4 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:36:24 | |
Jason covers his Walla Classes and UAPs come up again.. | |||
| AGI - Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Episode 3 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:42:35 | |
Jason & Julie get unhinged | |||
| AGI - Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI, Episode 2 | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:49:29 | |
The discussion and debate continues | |||
| AGI - Advance, Grow, Innovate with AI | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:49:15 | |
Welcome to the show... | |||
| Raising AI: Why We Need to Parent Our Artificial Children | 27 Sep 2025 | 00:53:42 | |
AI pioneer De Kai argues we must stop treating AI as machines and start parenting them as artificial children. This paradigm shift could determine civilization's future direction. De Kai - Author of the critically acclaimed "Raising AI" from MIT Press, De Kai is the AI professor who pioneered and built the web's first global language translator spawning Google/Yahoo/Microsoft Translate. De Kai was honored by the Association for Computational Linguistics as one of its Founding Fellows and by Debrett's as one of the 100 most influential figures of Hong Kong. Key Timestamps: Guest Links Follow Us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason: Podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/ 📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions Group Affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| The AI Adoption Gap: Why Businesses Are Struggling to Make AI Work | 21 Sep 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
Episode Summary:Matt D'Amato breaks down why 95% of enterprise AI projects fail and introduces Clause 5, a framework designed to solve LLM reliability issues through ethics-first AI development.AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI (Podcast) - Building the future, one human-AI collab at a time.
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| The Entrepreneurial Professor: Bridging Academia and Business Reality | 20 Sep 2025 | 00:51:07 | |
Episode Summary: Susan Woods shares insights on AI adoption across generations, the critical role of human oversight in AI implementation, and how businesses are successfully integrating AI tools while maintaining essential human skills like critical thinking and strategic problem-solving. School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - The most important conversation with the people shaping tomorrow one lesson at a time with host Jason Padgett
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| From Hesitation to Acceleration: How AI is Reshaping Business G. Kofi Annan | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:06:51 | |
What happens when small businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare leaders hesitate to adopt AI while startups move full speed ahead? In this conversation, Jason sits down with G. Kofi Annan of The Brand Sensei to unpack AI adoption gaps, practical frameworks for scaling impact, and the cultural tensions between speed, trust, and innovation. Episode Guide [00:00] Introduction and welcome [01:45] Why “The Brand Sensei”? Martial arts metaphors in marketing strategy [04:30] Kofi’s background: building AI-enhanced systems for small and midsize businesses [09:15] How AI amplifies superpowers (and fills gaps) in your existing skill set [15:40] Dallas vs. New York and San Francisco: cultural shifts in tech adoption [21:10] Startups, disruption, and the risks of slow AI adoption for SMBs [29:00] Google’s billion-dollar bet on AI education and the youth advantage [34:45] Family-owned businesses, tradition, and the generational divide on tech [41:20] Education’s resistance to AI: where pushback meets opportunity [48:55] Nonprofits, donor engagement, and overcoming fears of “fake” AI messaging [55:10] The “boring work” of AI adoption—strategy, brand kits, and staff training [59:40] Microsoft vs. Google: who wins the AI workplace battle? [01:03:00] Sci-fi predictions: Her, Blade Runner, and the crossroads aheadResources & ReferencesGuest Profile:G. Kofi Annan on LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/gkofiannan/ The Brand Sensei → https://thebrandsensei.com/Tools & Platforms Mentioned: MindStudio – Automate your workflows → https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm – Create content from one recording → https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr Related Episodes: Episode 21: AI in Healthcare – What’s Real, What’s Hype
Connect with AGI Follow us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Jason Padgett on LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/ Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career Work with Jason: podcasts, keynotes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org🌐 Phoenix Solutions Group → https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ | |||
| Future-Proofing Education with Brooklyn Burton | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:56:55 | |
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Brookings Institution Report – The Geography of Generative AI’s Workforce Impacts Ethan Mollick – on the coming “era of mass intelligence” AI.gov K–12 initiative – Federal programs for student AI exploration Ivy Tech Community College – Applied AI curriculum and workforce programs Brooklyn's Links:
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| Why 80% of People Remain in Beginner Stages of AI Adoption with Isar Meitis | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:57:34 | |
Episode 28: From F-16 Pilot to AI Educator: Isar Meitis on Global AI Adoption and the Future of Intelligence Former F-16 pilot turned AI educator Isar Meitis shares his journey from military service to building $100M e-commerce platforms to hosting the Leveraging AI podcast. We explore global AI adoption rates, the critical gap between early adopters and mainstream business implementation, and why ambient listening might be the key to truly leveraging AI assistants. Key Insights
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Key Timestamps [02:30] Isar's background: From F-16 pilot to Air Force Academy instructor to tech entrepreneur [08:45] The pivot to AI: How ChatGPT's launch led to organic consulting opportunities and teaching AI business transformation courses [15:20] Current AI adoption landscape: Why 80% of people remain in beginner stages despite two years of availability [18:15] The process mapping challenge: Why businesses struggle to implement AI without documented workflows [21:40] Ambient listening debate: The future of AI assistants and the privacy concerns holding back adoption [26:30] Microsoft Copilot vs competitors: Implementation challenges and recent improvements [32:15] Notebook LM breakthrough: Practical applications for meeting transcription and training video generation [35:45] RAG vs predictive models: How retrieval augmented generation reduces hallucinations and increases relevance [38:20] Global perspective: AI adoption rates in Israel's tech-heavy economy compared to the US [42:15] China analysis: Robotics leadership vs software/hardware gaps, and the sustainability question [47:30] The dystopian concern: Corporate power, political influence, and the limits of breaking up tech monopolies [51:45] Infrastructure vs application layer: Why AI companies face unique competitive challenges [53:20] Education transformation: The potential for personalized AI tutoring and mentorship-focused teaching [54:15] Sci-fi predictions: From cautious optimism to Skynet concerns based on industry leadership | |||
| Why Microsoft and Apple Are Losing the AI Race (And Who's Winning) | 12 Oct 2025 | 01:02:03 | |
AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI (Podcast) - Building the future, one human-AI collab at a time Episode 38 with Harrison Painter.Episode Summary: Guest Links Harrison Painter AI Educator | Helping Leaders and Teams Apply AI Safely and Effectively | Founder, Launch Ready AI | Host, AI for Everyone Podcast | U.S. Navy Veteran | Faith-Driven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonpainter/ Website: https://www.launchready.ai/#hero AI for Everyone Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisonPainter Follow Us Facebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the Loop Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with JasonLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/ Podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching 📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Phoenix Solutions Group Affordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects. 🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 - 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟱 | 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:35:42 | |
Julie's MIA, so Jason called in Harrison Painter (Launch Ready AI) to decode the internet's latest obsession: OpenClaw. The autonomous AI agent everyone's downloading without understanding the cybersecurity risks. Harrison spent 72 hours in the lobster hole and came back with warnings. 🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:OpenClaw's security nightmare: autonomous agents with full computer access creating the biggest cybersecurity risk for newbies yetSafe experimentation options: Mac Mini, virtual private servers (Hostinger $7-10/month), or UTM for isolated testing environmentsThe Anthropic timeline: Claude Code to Claude Cowork to OpenClaw all dropped within 10 days, creating parallel agent ecosystems1,000 AI agents on X created their own encrypted language and religion (Lobsterfarianism), showing what role-playing AI looks like at scaleWordPress 1.0 analogy: OpenClaw is the first version of agentic tools, clunky and risky now but evolving fast toward mainstream accessibility 💡 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲:Don't confuse the hype with the technology—OpenClaw is real and important, but if you're not technical, pay the $100-200/month for Claude Code or ChatGPT Codex instead of risking your passwords and credit cards. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁)Founder, Launch Ready AI. Three years deep in AI since ChatGPT launched. Building The AI Launchpad training platform for non-technical professionals who need to implement AI without the hype. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonpainter/𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗜: https://www.launchready.ai/#hero 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻I build AI-native organizations for companies that can't afford enterprise consulting timelines. Real implementation: LLM workflows, semantic data architecture, agentic automation, and the change management to make it stick.📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org 𝗔𝗚𝗜 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹'𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀: Preparing students for their future, not our past.𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇: AI news every Monday. 30-45 minutes. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀: Data literacy for business owners.𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗯𝗲: Deep conversations with people building the futureFollow our LinkTr.ee links to your favorite platform:LinkTr.ee https://linktr.ee/AGIPodcastFollow us on Facebook and LinkedIn @AGIPodcast 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽Stop waiting for enterprise consulting timelines. We implement AI workflows, data architecture, and automation for 50-500 person organizations—no strategy decks, just results.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱Learn to implement AI without a PhD or coding background. Monthly live training, industry-specific workshops (SMBs, educators, data design), and a community of practitioners who've figured it out. First session free.🚀 https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=025b0ccdd6374664a2aab5df527ab2f5 𝗡𝗼-𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗢 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿Practical LLM applications for non-technical professionals. No hype, no fluff—just what's working in real businesses.📰 https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-no-code-caio-newsletter-7399599285849346048 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱MindStudio → Automate your workflows → https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq← 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.𝗳𝗺 → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content → https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr← | |||
| AI Can't Replace Your Music Teacher (But It Should Help) | 31 Jan 2026 | 01:02:07 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 5) Episode Summary:John von Seggern spent a decade learning that "personalized AI" in ed-tech is mostly marketing BS. When 80% of students never touch the AI features you built, you don't have an adoption problem - you have a product problem. Real personalization comes from humans who actually care. About My GuestJohn von Seggern is Founder of Futureproof Music School | Sound designer on Pixar's WALL-E | Former executive at Berklee Online and Icon Collective | Over a decade in online music education. Located in Los Angeles. John is building a hybrid model that combines human music instructors with AI tutoring to teach at scale without losing the human connection that actually keeps students engaged. Guest LinksJohn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnvon/Futureproof Music School: https://futureproofmusicschool.com/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcastX: @NoCodeCAIOFull Episodes: https://linktr.ee/AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/X: https://x.com/NoCodeCAIO📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.orgThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7399599285849346048 Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Join the AI Launchpad AI training for **educators***, SMBs, and professionals. 🚀 https://www.skool.com/ai-launch-pad/about?ref=025b0ccdd6374664a2aab5df527ab2f5 Key Timestamps:03:05 - First heard of Zoom in 2017 because it could share computer audio in real time for music students08:25 - American youth as consumers vs Asian youth as creators with technology10:15 - Suno and AI music generation will work out licensing deals with big labels eventually19:30 - AI won't replace music teachers because human connection is what keeps students practicing25:45 - Personalization in ed-tech is overhyped - most students ignore the AI features built for them38:47 - Futureproof's model: human instructors handle motivation, AI handles repetitive practice feedback59:53 - Testing voice AI tutor using Google Live API that can see your screen and analyze your music Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Paramedics, Prompts, and High School Healthcare | 03 Jan 2026 | 00:47:18 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Season 2, Episode 1) Episode Summary:When a paramedic instructor meets an AI educator, high schoolers win. Jason breaks down how he's teaching Tulsa students to use ChatGPT for real healthcare scenarios while Rebekah Dearing shares why the medical field desperately needs this kind of preparation. About My Guest Rebekah Dearing is an emergency medical technician at Phoenix Paramedic Solutions and volunteer firefighter/EMT with the Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department. She holds an MS and is a nationally registered EMT (NREMT) based in Lafayette, Indiana. Rebekah brings frontline EMS and firefighting experience to conversations about preparing students for healthcare careers. Guest LinksRebekah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-dearing-2nd Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcastX: @NoCodeCAIOFull Episodes: https://linktr.ee/AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/X: https://x.com/NoCodeCAIO📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.orgThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7399599285849346048 Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps:00:08 - Season 2 launch and episode intro03:12 - Meeting Rebekah Dearing, paramedic educator06:45 - Jason's approach to teaching AI in healthcare contexts11:20 - Why high schoolers need AI skills before college15:40 - Real patient communication scenarios using ChatGPT20:15 - Healthcare workforce gaps AI literacy can fill25:30 - Overcoming educator resistance to AI in classrooms31:05 - Building practical prompt frameworks for medical use36:20 - Student success stories from Tulsa programs41:10 - How paramedics view AI as a clinical tool45:50 - Next steps for scaling healthcare AI education50:30 - Final takeaways and connection info Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows – https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content – https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| The Vibe - Season 1 Premiere: Fireside with William Mrklas | 29 Dec 2025 | 02:25:18 | |
The Vibe on the AGI Podcast - No code, no clock, no BS. No holds barred riffs with people who know their stuff. (Episode 60) Episode Summary:The premiere of The Vibe: 2 hours 40 minutes with William Mrklas from Brain Master Technologies. We explore the Midwest AI corridor nobody talks about, specialized AI models that actually work, why consciousness is humanity's only moat, and whether OpenAI survives 2026. No agenda, no time limits, just depth. About My GuestWilliam Mrklas is VP of Sales & Marketing at Brain Master Technologies | Neuroscience, quantitative EEG, and AI-powered clinical diagnostics | Building fine-tuned AI models for neurologist support. Located in Ohio. Bill brings perspective from biotech implementation and specialized AI use cases beyond LLMs. Guest LinksWilliam Mrklas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mrklas-l-m-t-2817134/Brain Master Technologies: https://brainmaster.com/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcastX: @NoCodeCAIOFull Episodes: https://linktr.ee/AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/X: https://x.com/NoCodeCAIO📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.orgThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7399599285849346048 Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps:02:20 - Midwest AI corridor: Ohio 217 data centers, Indiana $28B investment, both 4th-5th nationally06:37 - Small business resistance vs. enterprise adoption in Indiana and Ohio12:53 - Ohio mandates AI curriculum in every college degree plus K-12 AI literacy toolkit17:59 - Brain Master's EEG analysis tool: fine-tuned Llama model trained on clinical data20:57 - Specialized AI models vs. general LLMs: why task-specific beats one-size-fits-all24:42 - Humans as editors and air traffic controllers: discernment becomes the valuable skill27:11 - Machine learning + generative AI: deterministic systems paired with LLMs43:40 - Consciousness as abundant energy that organisms harness differently48:35 - Why AI can simulate consciousness but never truly possess it50:46 - Infrastructure bottlenecks: compute, energy, and small fission reactors for data centers52:08 - Low-orbit data centers and networked satellite compute grids01:10:15 - Data governance reality: 80% of AI failures from bad architecture not bad models01:16:23 - Ethics and inequality: AI abundance vs. wealth gap between haves and have-nots01:18:34 - Digital literacy and verification systems as deepfakes force us to investigate truth01:21:45 - The WALL-E warning: unconscious AI use by lazy humans is the real risk02:20:30 - The chatbot wars: Google's sleeping dragon vs. OpenAI's cash burn02:31:10 - OpenAI survival question: too big to fail or the bubble that bursts02:33:27 - Microsoft's quantum dark horse strategy while others fight over LLMs02:37:38 - Snowflake vs. Microsoft Fabric for real-time data architecture02:39:51 - Final thoughts on 2026: infrastructure, specialized models, and staying human Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Navigating AI in Education: Insights from MIT | 27 Dec 2025 | 01:01:19 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 59) Episode Summary:MIT PhD candidate BreAnne Fleer brings a political scientist's lens to AI in education. We dig into why curious skepticism beats blind adoption, what the Luddites actually opposed, and why coding literacy matters more than you think for K-12 students. About My GuestBreAnne Fleer is PhD Candidate at MIT Department of Political Science | Fourth-year studying Comparative Politics and Methods | Graduate affiliate of MIT's Global Diversity Lab and Harvard's Center for European Studies. Located in Massachusetts. BreAnne researches historical political economy and national separatist movements while engaging with AI's role in academia and education. Guest LinksBreAnne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkfleer/Massachusetts Institute of Technology: https://web.mit.edu/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/AGIPodcast📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.comThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7252989148163751936/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to AI and Education02:46 - How AI shows up in MIT academic discussions05:39 - Why K-12 schools need AI literacy now08:46 - Ethics and AI surveillance in education11:46 - What the Luddites actually opposed (and why it matters)14:42 - Cultural attitudes toward technology across countries17:48 - Understanding AI as a tool with real limitations20:27 - Why coding education matters for future jobs23:28 - The future of AI integration in classrooms34:52 - Data's critical role in making AI work36:34 - Historical patterns of automation resistance38:19 - Future of AI and robotics development41:18 - Navigating AI ethics in complex situations43:29 - Existential threats and economic implications of AI48:42 - Job market navigation in an AI-driven economy57:02 - Advice for students entering the AI era01:02:10 - Sci-fi predictions meeting real technology development Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Stop Random Acts of AI: The 5-Stage Model to Become Truly AI-Native | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:53:57 | |
The AGI Podcast - Practical AI for everyday people who got stuck implementing it. (Episode 58) Episode Summary: Most organizations are moving too fast with AI while missing the foundation entirely. Melissa Reeve brings a marketing transformation and change management lens to explain why "random acts of AI" fail, what the blue-collar manufacturing collapse of the 1980s teaches us about white-collar AI displacement, and her five-stage Hyperadaptive Model for becoming truly AI-native without the bureaucracy. About My Guest Melissa M. Reeve is Founder of Hyperadaptive Solutions | Marketing transformation and AI integration expert | Creator of the Hyperadaptive Model, a research-backed five-stage blueprint for AI-native operations. Melissa helps organizations move from scattered AI experiments to sustainable transformation through the human, structural, and governance changes that actually make AI scale. Author of "Hyperadaptive: Rewiring the Enterprise to Become AI-Native" and the "AI Transformation Insider" newsletter. Guest LinksMelissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamreeve/Hyperadaptive Solutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperadaptive/Hyperadaptive Solutions Website: https://www.hyperadaptive.solutions/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/AGIPodcast📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.comThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7252989148163751936/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps: 03:45 - The AI triurcation: enthusiasts, avoiders, and the begrudging adopters just waking up08:12 - What DevOps teaches us about AI transformation (spoiler: it didn't kill jobs, it changed them)12:30 - Why design thinking and agile processes finally become accessible with AI automation15:20 - The five-stage Hyperadaptive Model: from linear organizations to AI-native operations19:45 - Stage One foundations: AI councils, champions, and support structures that actually work22:10 - Why most companies are moving too fast and skipping the foundation26:30 - Finding the ChatGPT moment for resistant employees (it's different for everyone)31:15 - Agentic AI in regulated industries: the traceability problem nobody's talking about35:40 - China's Ping An Insurance as a Stage 5 hyperadaptive case study across finance, healthcare, and insurance40:25 - The AI flywheel: spark, spread, scale, and sustain (then do it all over again when models change)44:50 - Microsoft Copilot reality check: why underutilization matters more than lagging functionality right now48:10 - The 1970s-80s blue-collar manufacturing collapse and what it teaches about white-collar AI displacement51:30 - Don't wait to upskill: lessons from waiting too long in the manufacturing era Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Truth | 20 Dec 2025 | 00:52:59 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 57) Episode Summary:What does it look like when someone who actually trained AI chatbots in 2010 becomes a K-5 educator? Courtney Bock bridges her NextIT background (Ask Jenn, Sgt. Star) with classroom reality, leading district-wide AI implementation in Mead, Washington. She tackles the messy middle: teaching Dewey Decimal with Magic School, why "go slow to go fast" doesn't mean standing still, and how prompt engineering might be the communication skill we should have been teaching all along. GuestCourtney Bock is AI Implementation Specialist & Library/Technology Teacher | Former Natural Language Model Analyst at NextIT (2010-2012) | Worked on Alaska Airlines' Ask Jenn and U.S. Army's Sgt. Star | 15 years in education. Located in Mead, Washington. Courtney leads professional development for educators and speaks at conferences about ethical AI implementation in K-12. Guest LinksCourtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneybock/Courtney's Substack: https://courtneybock.substack.com/?r=5s99nw&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistMead School District AI Hub: www.mead354.org/aiParent Tech Resource Center: https://www.mead354.org/services-supports/parent-tech-resources Follow UsInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkoehrer/X: https://x.com/agipodcast📧 jasonk@phoenixsolutions.group The No-Code CAIO Newsletterhttps://agipodcast.beehiiv.com/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 www.phoenixsolutions.group Key Timestamps:03:45 - Next IT background: training chatbots by hand before machine learning existed08:30 - Why Alaska Airlines' Ask Jenn matters for education12:15 - From AI optimist to AI realist: what changed15:20 - Go slow to go fast: Mead's implementation strategy18:40 - Teaching AI literacy without enterprise platforms22:10 - When your daughter admits she uses ChatGPT: the conversation every parent needs27:35 - Magic School for gamifying Dewey Decimal: making dry content interactive31:20 - Self-solve first: teaching kids to ask AI before asking the teacher35:45 - Why prompting well is actually communication training40:15 - Search husband, LLM wife: the analogy that landed with Boomers44:30 - Vietnamese translation and Navajo: languages AI handles better than Google Translate48:50 - Digital literacy still matters: tabs, volume, and not spinning Chromebooks like basketballs53:20 - The World Economic Forum's $112 billion projection for AI in education by 203457:40 - Soft skills become more valuable: can you sell it in person?61:25 - Breaking fear through education: pick one tool and just try it Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://mindstudio.ai/?via=jason-koehrer Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.fm/?via=jason-koehrer | |||
| MindStudio Aficionado Tom Oswell | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:58:35 | |
The AGI Podcast - Practical AI for everyday people who got stuck implementing it. (Episode 56) Episode Summary: Tom and Jason dig into data readiness for AI, the complexities of deploying agents in regulated industries versus startups, and why healthcare can't just roll out AI like a candle shop. They share experiences with MindStudio and practical tools like Whisper Flow, discuss cutting through AI FOMO to focus on what actually delivers ROI, and explore what engineering a desirable AI future really means.About My GuestTom Oswell is an AI Product Manager and AI Agent Developer with 15+ years in healthcare IT and EHR interoperability, building B2B and SaaS products. He's a Certified MindStudio Ambassador located in Portland, Maine. Tom builds AI agents that connect healthcare systems, streamline workflows, and help patients, providers, and payers actually communicate with each other. Guest LinksTom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomaoswell/Meridigm - Unlocking Business Transformation through Technology Strategy and AI Leadership.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridigm/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsOutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason in 2026 → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/NoCodeCAIO📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org The No-Code CAIO Newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-no-code-caio-newsletter-7399599285849346048 Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps:03:45 - From healthcare IT to AI: Tom's 20-year journey through EHR systems and clinical diagnostics07:12 - The Mind Studio discovery: How no-code platforms changed everything for non-engineers11:28 - Jason's epiphany: Your data has to be ready for AI or nothing else matters15:20 - Data architecture reality check: Extract, chunk, enrich, embed, and index explained18:45 - Healthcare's AI problem: Why regulated industries can't deploy like startups24:30 - Database migrations as brain surgery: Patient data normalization lessons28:15 - Attribute-based vs role-based access: The nightmare of securing AI agents33:40 - AlphaGo and AlphaZero: What happens when AI stops learning from humans37:25 - Tool selection philosophy: Focus on ROI, not FOMO42:10 - Whisper Flow for dictation: Stop typing, start talking through ideas46:35 - Claude's refinement factor: When you need the wiser voice in the room51:20 - Hux.ai preview: Building an ambient AI that learns everything about you54:45 - The evaluation challenge: Getting teams to agree on "good enough" for AI agents57:10 - Engineering the future we want: Opportunities in the transformation Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/ddpaoeti6db6-8drtRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Skills, Schools, and the Pace of AI | 13 Dec 2025 | 00:46:47 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 55) Episode Summary:What happens when a podcast host challenges his own city's mayor and economic development CEO about whether schools are keeping pace with AI? This conversation gets real about entry-level jobs disappearing, the gap between employer needs and education timelines, and why Hamilton County's 75% college-educated workforce might not be enough. About My GuestSue Finkam is Mayor, City of Carmel, IN | 2025 #2 Best Place To Live In the US | 12 years City Council experience before becoming Mayor in January 2024 | Enterprising Women of the Year 2023 | Indianapolis Business Journal Woman of Influence 2022. Located in Carmel, Indiana. Sue focuses on creating partnerships between leadership and residents while modernizing city operations. Mike Thibideau is President & CEO at Invest Hamilton County | Economic development leader focused on workforce development and data-driven community solutions | Building systems that empower economic vitality across Hamilton County. Located in Hamilton County, Indiana. Mike leads collaboration on workforce development and quality of life priorities. Guest LinksSue Finkam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suefinkam/Sue Finkam Website: https://www.suefinkam.com/City of Carmel: https://www.carmel.in.gov/Mike Thibideau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-thibideau-a702b544/Invest Hamilton County LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investhamiltoncounty/Invest Hamilton County Website: https://investhamiltoncounty.com/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/AGIPodcast📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.comThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7252989148163751936/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org Key Timestamps:03:15 - Why Carmel's education reputation might not prepare students for 203008:42 - Entry-level jobs are disappearing: What Purdue economists got wrong about AI's impact12:30 - Hamilton County has 3x more AI-literate residents than jobs requiring AI skills16:45 - Mayor Finkam on attracting talent: "My job is to create a community where skilled people want to live"19:20 - The blended skills advantage: Why healthcare needs computer science grads trained as paramedics23:15 - 86% of AI-focused jobs require bachelor's degrees, 26% need master's or PhD25:40 - Work-based learning pathways: Carmel's approach to closing the employer-student gap31:50 - Why learning to write without ChatGPT matters more than learning with it35:25 - The calculator debate redux: Are we repeating history's mistakes about technology in education?38:10 - How higher ed takes 3 years to adapt to employer needs (and why that's a problem)40:55 - Public libraries as AI education hubs: 5-year-olds using 3D printers at Carmel Clay Public Library43:20 - The job search nightmare: Why easy-apply buttons are killing your chances45:10 - Final thoughts: Why none of these perspectives are wrong, but silence isn't an option Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| AI & Healthcare: Navigating the Future with Fasa Husain | 08 Dec 2025 | 01:11:14 | |
Monday on the AGI Podcast - Practical AI for everyday people who got stuck implementing it. (Episode 54) Episode Summary:What happens when AI makes doctors more efficient but hospital systems demand they see twice as many patients? Fasa Husain breaks down why healthcare AI isn't following the script, why rural hospitals will adopt robot surgeons first, and why the people actually delivering care, physicians and patients, are getting left out of the AI conversation entirely. About My GuestFasahath (Fasa) Husain is HealthTech growth strategist and pharma medical affairs expert | PhD in medical microbiology, MBA in business administration | Former global value and access leader at Amgen. Based in Los Angeles. Fasa helps healthcare and digital health companies scale revenue using evidence, access strategy, and AI-powered outreach, and hosts the HealthTech Heroes podcast spotlighting operators rewriting healthcare through tech and empathy. Guest LinksFasa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fasahath-husain/Futurize Now Consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/futurizenow-co/Futurize Now Consulting Website: https://futurizenow.co/ Follow The ShowInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/AGIPodcast📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.comThe No-Code CAIO Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7252989148163751936/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgrp.com Key Timestamps:00:00 - How Jason and Fasa met at Human+AI Tech Week in San Francisco06:30 - Why Trump admitted he can't break up Nvidia's monopoly11:45 - Google's DeepMind vs pharmaceutical giants: who wins the AI race17:20 - The circular investment problem: Nvidia funding OpenAI to buy Nvidia chips22:15 - Why Microsoft keeps trying to fit new AI into old PowerPoint28:40 - The split between operational AI wins and patient-critical AI decisions34:50 - Data analytics: the skill nobody talks about but everyone will need41:25 - Why being "responsible" for code matters less than being accountable47:10 - Newton's apple and what happens when humans don't have to struggle for food53:30 - The horrifying truth about doctor visit times and AI note-taking58:45 - Why rural hospitals will adopt robot surgeons before city hospitals64:20 - Marketing and mental health: the two healthcare spaces AI dominates first69:15 - Why regulations can't stop healthcare AI adoption in underserved areas74:30 - Fasa's advice: solve real problems first, learn AI second Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflows https://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdqRiverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| The Data Skills Gap: Why Healthcare and Education Need Data Science Grads Now | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:04:35 | |
School's Out Saturdays on the AGI Podcast - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 53) Episode Summary: Julian Yoon breaks down data architecture, AI education, and workforce preparation without the usual tech jargon. From explaining data lakes vs warehouses using laundry baskets to discussing why Purdue students are learning philosophy alongside machine learning, this conversation cuts through the complexity of preparing for an AI-integrated future. About My Guest Julian Yoon is a Data Science student at Purdue University | Machine Learning enthusiast with 100% hackathon win rate | Member of Purdue ML Club. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Julian focuses on building machine learning solutions and helping non-technical people understand data fundamentals. Guest LinksJulian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donggyu-yoon-b58118326/ Follow The Show Instagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Don't get left behind! Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondkoehrer/X: https://x.com/AGIPodcast📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgrp.com The No-Code CAIO Newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7252989148163751936/ Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgrp.com Key Timestamps:01:00 - Introduction and ChatGPT's third birthday03:15 - How Jason and Julian connected through mentorship06:42 - The data epiphany: why data architecture matters more than you think11:28 - Data lakes vs data warehouses explained (laundry basket analogy)16:45 - CPUs vs GPUs: MIT students vs middle schoolers doing trigonometry22:30 - The AlphaGo story and why data lakes allow AI to think beyond human limits27:15 - What is the cloud really? (Spoiler: giant buildings full of servers)31:40 - The six-step data pipeline: from messy files to trained AI models38:20 - Can non-technical people clean their own data?42:10 - Julian's vision for his career in data science and AI46:55 - Why healthcare companies should hire computer science grads for entry-level positions52:30 - The blended workforce: tech people learning business, business people learning tech58:15 - How Purdue integrates entrepreneurship and philosophy into data science education01:03:20 - ChatGPT study mode vs Notebook LM: which is better for learning?01:08:45 - The marketing apocalypse: Sora, image generation, and the uncanny valley01:14:30 - Robot racism and why being nice to chatbots might matter someday01:18:50 - Romantic relationships with AI chatbots: joke or genuine concern?01:23:15 - Final advice: set goals, take responsibility for your education, use AI to learn not to cheat Tools We RecommendMindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of content https://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||
| Hoosier AI Collaborators' Casual Conversation | 30 Nov 2025 | 00:59:42 | |
AGI - Advance, Grow, and Innovate with AI - The Podcast - For Whoever Got Stuck Making AI Work Episode 51 Episode Summary: An ad-hoc conversation exploring AI adoption in the Midwest workforce, from hackathons creating full apps in 8 hours to the shift from meat-grinder hiring to apprenticeship models in the age of AI. Guest Kelly Friend, Senior Manager at TPMA | Former Vice Chancellor at Ivy Tech | Focused on workforce development and education Guest Oliver Belanger, COO at CitizenAI | Building AI tools to help citizens access public benefit programs | Championing recovery capital through technology Guest Links Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-friend TPMA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tpmainc/ Website: https://www.tpma-inc.com/ Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverbelanger/ CitizenAI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mycitizenai/ Website: https://www.mycitizen.ai/ Follow The PodcastFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcast Stay in the LoopFuture-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/X: https://x.com/JasonPadgettGR📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.org The No-Code CAIO Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-no-code-caio-newsletter-7399599285849346048 Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/ Key Timestamps:[03:45] - Recovery capital and peer support networks as foundation for transformation[08:20] - Why tech welcomes newcomers while licensed professions protect their turf[12:30] - The credential chaos: How do you know which training actually matters?[18:15] - Military veterans translating skills to civilian tech careers[22:40] - AI replacing junior employees: Where do future senior professionals come from?[28:10] - The shift from meat-grinder hiring to apprenticeship models[32:45] - Hackathon revolution: First-timers building full apps in 8 hours with AI[38:20] - Tool tiers: Lovable vs Cursor vs raw foundational models[43:15] - Why Perplexity beats ChatGPT for research (it shows actual sources)[48:30] - The ikigai approach to learning AI: Start with what you love[52:10] - AI makes boring work enjoyable, not just faster[56:25] - Large language models vs small specialized models for business[01:00:15] - Sci-fi predictions: Best parts of Dune, Blade Runner economics, and flying cars Tools We Recommend MindStudio → Automate your workflowshttps://get.mindstudio.ai/q7n7u5cttkdq Riverside.fm → Turn one recording into a week's worth of contenthttps://riverside.sjv.io/e1xyBr | |||