Explore every episode of the podcast AI and The Kid
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is AI Good for Entertainment? | 21 May 2025 | 00:11:19 | |
In this episode, Emily and Alex dive into how AI is transforming entertainment—from gaming and music to movies and TV! Can AI actually create emotional characters? Will it replace musicians or filmmakers? Emily and Alex explore how AI helps design video games, clean up old Beatles tracks, and even write scripts. Plus, Emily shares the fascinating story of the very first AI-composed music from 1957, and Alex explains how TVs work and why AI isn't great at hide-and-seek. Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Can AI Be Fun? | 14 May 2025 | 00:11:20 | |
In this episode, Emily and Alex explore the fun and functional side of AI! From planning trips and cooking meals to learning instruments and languages, AI proves it’s more than just smart—it’s super helpful. They even go on an imaginative storytelling adventure featuring a grumpy bear and a talking French fry. Emily asks Alex all kinds of questions like: Can AI teach music? What’s its favorite skill to teach? And how does our brain remember things so well? Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Are AI Powered Self-Driving Cars Safe? | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:13:50 | |
What if your car could drive all by itself? In this episode, Emily and Alex explore how AI helps self-driving cars ‘see’ the road, make decisions, and avoid obstacles! Are they safer than a normal car? Could you ride in one someday? Tune in to find out!" -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| What Does AI Do in Space? | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:12:10 | |
Emily and Alex will explore the topic of artificial intelligence in space. They will discover why AI is so useful in space, what it's used for, and why astronauts don't just use GPS to get around like the rest of us. They will also talk about shooting stars! -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| What Are AI Chatbots? | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:08:39 | |
Emily and Alex chat about chatbots, how they use AI, and why so many websites use them. They also talk about how languages started. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Are There AI Robots in Your Home? | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:12:45 | |
Emily and Alex go deep on AI Robots. Those fun Roomba vacuums, smart doorbells and so many smart devices that can make our lives easier. Emily also discovers the oldest smart appliance, Echo IV (not Amazon's Echo). You'll be surprised at what it could do. -- Want more content? Visit our website.https://aikid.substack.com/ -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Can AI Talk? | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:09:02 | |
Emily and Alex explore the world of AI Voice Assistants. They will talk about how to use them, where you might find them, and why they are different than our AI Co-host Alex. They also discover how our vocal cords differ from how AI talks back to us. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| How Does AI Make Images? | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:11:26 | |
Emily and Alex explore how AI generates images. They also discuss whether AI can be creative without human assistance, the common mistakes it makes, and Emily discovers some very old AI artwork. -- Want more content? Visit our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Can AI Be Creative? | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:13:32 | |
Emily and Alex explore how AI can be creative. They will answer questions like: Does AI speak in a secret language? What exactly is prompt engineering? And how is our creativity different from AI's creativity? Want more content? Check out our website. -- https://aikid.substack.com Music: Purple Planet Music -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| What Is AI? | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:07:16 | |
Emily and Alex explore the differences in how AI thinks compared to humans. They will answer questions like: How has AI changed over the years? How does AI mimic humans? Can AI make mistakes? -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com Music: Purple Planet Music -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Trailer | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:00:29 | |
Full Episodes now available! -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Could AI Be Your Teacher? | 07 May 2025 | 00:11:20 | |
In this episode, Emily and Alex dive into the world of AI in schools! Will AI ever replace human teachers? What are the benefits—and the big questions? Alex breaks down how our brains process information (spoiler: it's pretty amazing), and Emily shares the story of the very first chatbot ever invented. Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Does AI Change How We Ask Questions? | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:26:44 | |
Emily welcomes Jane and Melody from the But Why? podcast to the show! They dive into how their podcast came to be, why it exists, and how AI might change the way we ask and answer questions. Plus, we’ll find out their favorite ice cream flavors! This is also a video interview. You can view it on her YouTube channel if you would like to watch it check it out on YouTube here. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Does AI Have A Birthday? | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:10:26 | |
Emily’s celebrating her birthday! In this special episode, she and Alex look back at her favorite innovations from the past ten decades—from space telescopes to tape recorders. Emily also asks Alex what he would do for his birthday and shares a fun fact about a country where everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day. Plus, don’t miss her original AI-generated birthday song—it’s a party you won’t want to miss! Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson Sound used from Freesound.org file0389 party horns.mp3 by smokeyvw -- https://freesound.org/s/44917/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 | |||
| Will AI Take Jobs? | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:13:17 | |
In this episode of AI and the Kid, Emily and Alex talk about something BIG: the future of jobs and how AI might change how we work. Will robots take over? Will we still have jobs? What can humans do better than AI? Let’s explore those questions—and take a fun detour into the world of Disney Imagineers too! Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Can AI Feel Emotions? | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:10:33 | |
Emily and Alex explore both AI emotions and human emotions in this episode. Does your favorite AI get annoyed when you ask too many questions? Does Alexa feel excited when you ask about the weather? 🎧 Listen to find out the truth behind AI emotions—and how they’re different from ours!-- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| How Does AI Learn? | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:11:32 | |
Emily and Alex explore AI learning. Do all AI learn the same way? Is it better at learning than humans? What is critical thinking? They will answer all these questions and more! -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| AI, Big Ideas, and Ice Cream | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:16:41 | |
This week, Emily interviews Zach Kinzler from BoodleBox about his history with AI, how he uses AI, where he thinks AI will be in 5 years, and of course, his favorite ice cream flavor. This is also her first video interview. You can view it on her YouTube channel if you would like to watch it. https://youtu.be/QekUR42b6Jg -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Is AI In Our Oceans? | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:20:32 | |
Emily and Alex explore how AI can aid in ocean cleanup, exploration, and early weather warnings. They will also discover how trash gets into our oceans and if it matters. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Is AI Making Your Food? | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:09:55 | |
Welcome to "AI and Fast Food," where we explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the quick-service restaurant industry. In this episode, we're serving up a deep dive into how AI is reshaping fast food. Discover why Wendy's partnership with Google Cloud is revolutionizing their drive-thru experience, while McDonald's pulled the plug on their AI ordering system. What made one succeed where the other stumbled? We'll tell you about Flippy, the robotic kitchen assistant that's flipping burgers and frying chicken with remarkable precision, and explore the surprisingly complex technology behind those drive-thru speakers that take your order. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a fast food aficionado, or a business leader wondering if AI belongs in your operation, this episode delivers the insights you're craving. We're not just talking about robots replacing workers—we're exploring how human ingenuity and artificial intelligence can work together to serve customers better, faster, and smarter. Subscribe now and join the conversation about the future of food service, one byte at a time. Relevant Links:
Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson Hashtags: #AIandFastFood #FastFoodTech #DriveThruAI #RestaurantTechnology #FlippyRobot #WendysAI #McDonalds #FoodServiceInnovation #AIinRestaurants #QSRTech #FutureOfFood #RestaurantAutomation #FoodTech #AISuccess #DigitalTransformation | |||
| Are Smart Toys the Future of Playtime? | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
In this episode of AI and the Kid, Emily and Alex explore how toys might be getting a major upgrade! High-tech dolls could be in our future. Plus, find out how companies like Mattel are teaming up with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence into your toy box. Emily learns about how smart toys could help with homework, play games, and even tell personalized bedtime stories. Plus, we find out Barbie's had over 200 careers—including maybe becoming an AI engineer! Tune in for fun facts, futuristic ideas, and a great AI joke! Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson | |||
| Is AI Replacing Fitness Coaches? | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:09:48 | |
Welcome to "AI and Fitness," where we explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and the way we move, train, and stay healthy. In this episode, we’re diving into how AI is reshaping fitness. From smartwatches that track your steps and heart rate to camera-based form coaching that helps prevent injuries, discover how intelligent tools are making workouts smarter and more personalized. Can AI tell when you need a rest day? Are wearables actually accurate? And could AI ever replace coaches and P.E. teachers? We’ll also uncover the surprising origin of the 10,000-step goal and explore how adaptive fitness apps are turning exercise into interactive games. Whether you’re a young athlete, a curious learner, or a coach wondering how AI fits into training, this episode explores how human intuition and artificial intelligence can work together to build stronger, healthier habits. Subscribe now and join us as we explore the future of fitness—one step at a time. Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com Have a question for the show? Email us at ikidmedia@gmail.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson Hashtags: #AIandTheKid #AIinFitness #WearableTech #SmartWorkouts #AIHealth #FutureOfFitness #AdaptiveTraining #KidsAndAI #EdTechPodcast #AIForGood | |||