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Ep. 7: What is AI?
04 Sep 2025
00:31:41
This episode is about giving you a clear, simple definition of a word that gets thrown around constantly: AI. You’re hearing it in every commercial, on every app, and in every new feature rollout. But what is it, really? I share a plain-language definition — “software that can guess” — contrast everyday examples of AI with simple automation, and give quick context on where the term came from, how regulating agencies define it, what is meant by “agents” and “AGI”, and how close we realistically are to what Terminator predicted. (Spoiler, not close at all.)
Main Topics Covered
Creating informed consumers
“AI is…” exercise
A colloquial, plain-language definition for AI
Things That Are AI vs Things That Are NOT AI
AI as a kitchen sink marketing term
AI origin story: John McCarthy + the Dartmouth proposal
Official definitions from OECD and NIST
Understanding autonomy and “AI agents”
The forecast on AGI: artificial general intelligence
How I used ChatGPT this week: bulkhead light and bulb hunt
(00:27:49) - Putting a new light bulb in my yard on Chat GPT
(00:30:26) - Curious About ChatGPT
Ep. 6: An Intro to Using ChatGPT for Content Creation
28 Aug 2025
00:23:53
In this episode I give an introduction to using ChatGPT for content creation with a focus on practical strategies for repurposing your own work. You’ll hear about reverse prompting, using Projects to save instructions, and how to keep your taste and voice at the center of what you create.
Main Topics Covered
Recent ChatGPT outages and possible reasons
Experimenting with Gemini and Google’s AI summary tool
Viewing everything as content
When using ChatGPT for content creation makes sense
Suggested steps for creating content
Picking a format, repurposing content, and reverse prompting
(00:00:38) - ChatGPT: Introduction to Content Creation
(00:02:08) - ChatGPT Outage: Are You a Free User or a
(00:05:05) - ChatGPT Outage: How It Will Disrupt Search
(00:08:30) - Using ChatGPT for Content Creation
(00:11:07) - How to Use ChatGPT to Create Social Media Content
(00:14:33) - How to create social media content in 3 Steps
(00:17:13) - Introduction to Projects in ChatGPT
(00:22:14) - Curious Companion: Leaving a Review
Ep. 5: Can You Trust ChatGPT?
21 Aug 2025
00:20:59
In this episode, I dig into whether you can trust ChatGPT, and what that question reveals about trust in general. From model changes and user backlash to the three pillars of trust (benevolence, integrity, competency), I share why double-checking is anon-negotiable and how personal responsibility plays into using AI. We talk about media incentives, misinformation, and why “important” is a slippery, subjective word when it comes to verifying the answers that ChatGPT gives you.
Main Topics Covered
User reactions and model changes after GPT-5 rollout
ChatGPT as an assistant for known answers
What “hallucination” actually mean
The importance of verifying information
Trust and misinformation online
Social media’s role in shaping belief
Media incentives for clicks over accuracy
The foundations and four components of expertise
The three components of trust
Applying the trust framework to ChatGPT
Where personal responsibility fits in
Recent ChatGPT use: Suggestion mode and sentence checks
(00:11:54) - Can We Trust? The Components of Expertise
(00:14:12) - Three Components to Building Trust
(00:18:27) - How to Use a Suggestion in Chat Gbt
(00:20:00) - Curious Podcast: The Curious Companion
Ep. 4: Overhyped or Underestimated: Is ChatGPT Coming for Your Job?
14 Aug 2025
00:26:22
So… is ChatGPT actually coming for your job? In this episode, I walk you through the GPT-5 release, what’s new, what’s noise, and why I think most folks won’t even notice a difference. We’ll talk about how AI is being used at work, why the headlines can be misleading, where the tech still falls short, and why job-loss predictions are far from straightforward.
Main Topics Covered
Key GPT-5 updates for users
OpenAI’s “phD-level intelligence” claim
New email and calendar integration
Benchmark testing and hallucination improvements
AI hype vs. real job impact
Media narratives around AI job loss
Microsoft study on AI and job tasks
Defining “agents”, “agentic”, an “AGI”
Summary of ChatGPT’s potential and limits
Advice for AI-proofing your job
How I used ChatGPT to create the podcast intro music
(00:23:59) - How I Use ChatGPT to Generate Music For My Podcast
(00:25:26) - Curious Planet
Ep. 1: What You Actually Need to Know About ChatGPT
07 Aug 2025
00:40:29
In this episode of ChatGPT Curious, I lay the groundwork for understanding what ChatGPT actually is, without getting too lost in the weeds. I break down key terms like LLM and parameters, explain how the model was trained (hint: lots of math), why it sometimes spits out wrong info, and what all of this means for how you use it. I also touch on the environmental cost, what the free vs. paid versions can actually do, and how to think critically about its outputs. If you've ever felt a little confused, a little curious, or both, this one's for you.
Main Topics Covered
Why it’s worth understanding the foundation of ChatGPT
What is ChatGPT?
Brief history of OpenAI and the development of GPT
What GPT actually stands for and what changed with each version
What “parameters” are and how they shape the model’s responses
How language is turned into numbers via tokens
What happens during training
Human involvement in model training via RLHF (reinforcement learning with human feedback)
Probabilistic vs deterministic systems and what that means for output accuracy
The environmental cost of “compute” and an analogy for mindful use
What the free version can do (and can’t), including search, uploads, and voice
What the paid version offers
What ChatGPT is not
What to watch out for
Real-life use case: Trying to fix a bike derailleur using ChatGPT
(00:13:31) - ChatGPT and the Probability of Outputs
(00:19:22) - ChatGPT: Algorithms That Predict the Next Word
(00:21:39) - ChatGPT: Probabilistic Models (
(00:28:28) - ChatGPT: What Can ChatGPT Do?
(00:31:00) - What to Watch Out For With ChatGPT
(00:36:13) - A Brief History of Chat GPT
Ep. 2: ChatGPT and the Environment: Energy, Water, and Carbon Emissions
07 Aug 2025
00:58:25
In this episode I dig into the environmental impact of using ChatGPT: energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions. I walk through the research, acknowledge the risk of whataboutism, and explain why comparisons to other systems matter when we're talking about true impact. Adopting a both/and approach, this episode is absolutely not about letting ChatGPT off the hook, it’s about putting things in perspective so we can take action on what will actually move the needle.
Main Topics Covered
Why this is episode 2 and why the topic matters
Ramit Sethi’s $30K vs $3-question analogy
The math behind ChatGPT’s energy use
The origin (and problems) with the “3Wh per query” stat
What .3Wh per query actually looks like in real-world use
The difference between inference and training impact
How ChatGPT kicked off the AI arms race
Where most AI energy actually goes (spoiler, it's not ChatGPT)
The hidden energy behind everything else we use
How water usage is measured across three scopes
ChatGPT’s water use vs typical U.S. electricity and food systems
Why carbon emissions highlight the need for more transparency
The repeating citations problem in media coverage
What actually makes the biggest environmental difference
Concerns about future energy use from agentic models
Why transparency from companies matters
This episode as a call for participatory awareness, not panic
(00:00:00) - ChatGPT Curious: The Files in the Computer
(00:00:55) - ChatGPT & the Environment
(00:04:12) - Sam Altman's Cheat Code for ChatGPT
(00:05:29) - How a Google Search Uses 10 Times More Energy than a Standard Search
(00:14:05) - ChatGPT Uses 3 Watt Hours of Energy
(00:20:57) - Netflix's 150 Million Daily Users
(00:21:39) - The Impact of Inference on the Environment
(00:26:25) - Energy and Water Footprint
(00:30:21) - How Much Water Does ChatGPT Actually Use?
(00:36:46) - How AI Could Use More Water Than Us!
(00:42:50) - The Biggest Dial Mover
(00:44:01) - Carbon and Energy
(00:46:30) - Searching for Literature in the Dark
(00:49:44) - Don't Waste Your Energy on ChatGPT
(00:53:01) - A Short Episodes on the Environment
(00:54:14) - How I Use ChatGPT
(00:56:27) - ChatGPT's Impact on the Environment
Ep. 3: Is ChatGPT Killing Creativity?
07 Aug 2025
00:17:16
In this episode I answer the question “Is ChatGPT killing creativity?” with a resounding no, and then unpack why I think that question even exists in the first place. I talk about what people are really reacting to, how our systems reward speed over depth, and why I see ChatGPT not as the problem, but as a mirror. We also take a detour into college, capitalism, and Cabo.
Main Topics Covered
Why ChatGPT isn’t killing creativity
What “bullish” means and why I’m actually excited about
The Great AI Reckoning: asking what really matters
Covid as the spark for questioning value systems
People using AI for things they don’t care about
Rejecting the idea of laziness
Systemic rewards for speed and flash over depth
The failures of traditional education
Critique of extractive capitalism
ChatGPT as a tool to support life
Real-life use case: chargeback script for Cabo resort
(00:08:11) - How to Talk to Students About the Environment
(00:10:52) - Does ChatGPT Kill Creativity?
(00:14:12) - How I Use ChatGPT
Trailer: Welcome to Prompting Curiosity
14 Jul 2025
00:06:22
Welcome to the trailer episode of Prompting Curiosity! In this episode I lay out why I created the show, what kind of topics I’ll be exploring, and how I hope it supports your curiosity. From basic terms to big-picture questions, the goal is to make AI more useful, less overwhelming, and maybe even a little fun.
(00:02:48) - ChatGPT Curious: How AI Can Help You (
Ep. 34: 8 AI Writing Patterns that Are Dead Giveaways
12 Mar 2026
00:18:37
For the love, please stop using AI to write your copy. We can all tell. In this episode I call out the 8 most obvious AI writing patterns, and provide specific names for those specific styles that are just so characteristically robotic. From em dashes and antithesis structures to hollow opens and metronomic cadence, I break down why these patterns appear, why AI defaults to them, and why the best solution is usually just writing it yourself.
Main Topics Covered
Why I'm naming these patterns
Antithesis structure ("It's not X, it's Y")
Em dashes
Parallel structure overload
Metronomic cadence
The illusion of consideration
Adjective stacking
No risky sentences
Hollow opens and tidy closes
Why AI writes like this
What you can do about it
How I used Claude this week: Learning front-end web development
(00:00:38) - 8 AI Writing Patterns That Are Dead Digits
(00:02:26) - 8 AI Writing Patterns That Are Dead Agents
(00:03:02) - 7 Signs That AI Writing Is Stupid
(00:07:30) - AI's Hollow Openings and Tidy Closes
(00:09:46) - Why Does AI Write Like This?
(00:13:51) - The 8 Telltale AI Writing Patterns
(00:16:14) - How I Used AI to Develop a Website this Week
Ep. 33: ChatGPT vs. Claude - Real Differences After Weeks of Daily Use
05 Mar 2026
00:20:05
In this episode I share my personal experience of what it's actually been like to ditch ChatGPT and go all-in on Claude. This episode covers the real differences between the two platforms: what Claude does better, where it falls short, and why the switch probably isn't as big a deal as some people are making it out to be.
Main Topics Covered
Anthropic refusing government demands
The Threads chatter about switching and why it's overblown
Claude's lack of a native image generator
Claude's usage limits
Custom GPTs (or the lack thereof)
Claude's reliability
Memory differences
Voice mode
Personality and sycophancy compared to ChatGPT
Using Claude to write a Google Apps Script for Acuity scheduling
Recent Claude use: vibe coding a free Zapier replacement for Acuity
(00:14:52) - How I Used Google Apps Script this Week
Ep. 24: Is It Worth It to Pay for ChatGPT?
01 Jan 2026
00:31:21
In this episode I break down whether it’s actually worth paying for ChatGPT or sticking with the free tier. I walk through the concrete differences between free and Plus, talk honestly about what matters and what doesn’t, and explain why “worth it” is always subjective. This episode is less about convincing you and more about giving you enough clarity to decide for yourself.
Main Topics Covered
Why I avoided this episode
Ethics and discomfort around paying for AI
Why “worth it” is subjective
Free vs Plus vs Pro tiers
Why Pro is an immediate no
What the free tier includes
What the Plus tier unlocks
What actually matters in real usage
Usage caps, throttling, and limits
Memory, Projects, Tasks, and Custom GPTs
Who should and shouldn’t pay
Trying Plus without commitment
Where OpenAI might be headed
Recent ChatGPT use: Computer science and coding deep-dive
Ep. 23: Using ChatGPT’s Personalization Settings to Get Better Responses
25 Dec 2025
00:15:40
In this episode, I share how a small, easily ignored setting completely changed ChatGPT’s responses…in a good way. I discuss the personalization settings, including base tone, custom instructions, memory, and advanced settings, and go into detail about how “programming” ChatGPT how to respond, immediately made for a WAY better user experience. If you’ve ever thought “this thing is fine but kind of annoying,” this episode is for you.
Main Topics Covered
Holiday and life updates
Vacation recap and vibe coding course
Revisiting Episode 9 and missed features
Where to find personalization settings
Base style and tone options
Custom instructions and the interview prompt
Brevity, hallucinations, and sycophancy
Memory settings and management
Recent ChatGPT use: Generating a new workout program
(00:09:33) - ChatGpt: Memory and Personalization Settings
(00:13:17) - How I Use ChatGPT (Week 3)
(00:14:28) - Curious Companion
Ep. 22: ChatGPT Will Never Write Like You
18 Dec 2025
00:20:00
In this episode I break down why ChatGPT will never truly write like you and why that’s actually a good thing. We get into what makes a human voice alive and dynamic, how large language models work, and a few tactical ways to help ChatGPT write closer to your voice when you need it to.
(00:01:54) - ChatGPT: How to Get ChatGPT to Sound Like
(00:06:18) - ChatGPT: Please Make It Sound More Like You
(00:11:38) - Vinod Chat: How I Write
(00:13:39) - Chat: Help Me Create a Voice Anchor
(00:14:47) - Chat GPT
(00:18:01) - Curious Podcast: Charades and Catchphrases
Ep. 21: Who Will Win the AI Race?
11 Dec 2025
00:23:55
In this episode I share my predictions on who I think will win this AI race, both as it relates to the users and the industry. I break down the three traits that I believe will set people up for success, then shift into my present-moment take on which company seems best positioned to wear the crown. Along the way I get into the environmental realities, the big emotions that keep popping up around AI, and how humans are always the biggest variable in any prediction.
Main Topics Covered
Environmental concerns and big emotions on Threads
Three traits for winning the AI race
Art discourse and AI-generated art
Humans as the variable
Corporate winner prediction
Need for age restrictions, energy considerations, and guardrails
(00:22:59) - Curious Podcast: The Curious Companion (In Text)
Ep. 20: Using ChatGPT for Your Sales Pages
04 Dec 2025
00:20:15
In this episode I break down how ChatGPT can support the process of writing and designing your sales pages. The conversation covers how Canvas works, how to feed ChatGPT the right input, and how to generate both the copy and a fully rendered mockup of your page. This episode clarifies what ChatGPT can actually do, what it can’t, and why it’s still an incredibly helpful tool for creating clear, effective sales pages.
Main Topics Covered
Gemini 3 release
What Canvas is and how it works
Why “make a sales page for me” doesn’t work
Creating an offer outline with the 7Ps
Prompts for generating sales page copy
Prompts for rendering the sales page in Canvas
Recent ChatGPT use: Lesson summaries and summary slides
(00:08:25) - How to create a Sales Page with ChatGPT
(00:13:47) - ChatGPT vs. Kajabi: How to Build a
(00:18:10) - How I Use Chat GPT
Ep. 19: Do You Actually Know How to Use ChatGPT?
27 Nov 2025
00:30:10
In this episode I break down what people often misunderstand about ChatGPT and what it can actually do. I walk through the hard technical limits, the most common errors users make, and then share simple ways to become more fluent so you can get the most out of the model. This episode also covers recent updates from OpenAI, along with why sometimes the best use case for ChatGPT is…not using it at all.
(00:00:38) - ChatGPT Curious: Whether or Not You Know How To Use
(00:05:53) - Chat GPT Go Expands to Europe
(00:06:45) - What ChatGPT Can't Do
(00:09:19) - ChatGPT: The 6 biggest errors people make
(00:11:42) - Error #3, Poor Prompts
(00:15:52) - ChatGPT: Your Best Bet
(00:20:01) - The Free vs Paid version of Chat GPT
(00:23:28) - ChatGPT: 6 Tips for Fluency
(00:25:17) - How I Use Chat GPT
(00:28:52) - Curious Podcast: Getting To 20
Ep. 18: WTF is NVIDIA?
20 Nov 2025
00:22:51
In this episode I break down what NVIDIA is, why its GPUs (hint: these are the “chips” you hear so much about) became the backbone of the modern AI boom, and how CUDA locked in its dominance. The conversation moves from gaming history to trillion-dollar valuations and data centers stacked with H100s, offering a clear picture of why nearly every major AI system runs on NVIDIA hardware.
Main Topics Covered
What NVIDIA is
NVIDIA’s role in the AI economy
Founding story and naming
Early GPUs and the GeForce 256
Researchers linking GPU math to AI math
CUDA and the 2012 AlexNet breakthrough
NVIDIA vs Google TPUs
H100 chips and DGX Systems
CUDA lock-In and why NVIDIA likely won’t be dethroned
Recent ChatGPT use: Chris McCausland using AI to describe images
(00:04:56) - What is Nvidia and Why Are They So Big?
(00:11:19) - Nvidia: The AI Big Deal
(00:16:20) - Nvidia's $5.1 trillion valuation
(00:18:18) - A Few Things to Know About Nvidia
(00:19:32) - A Cool Use Case For AI
(00:21:27) - The Curious Companion
Ep. 17: Will ChatGPT Get Old Navy’d?
13 Nov 2025
00:30:18
In this episode I dig into whether ChatGPT might get “Old Navy’d”, a concept that ties together capitalism, business strategy, and the evolving AI landscape. Using a Scott Galloway story about Gap and Old Navy as the jumping-off point, I explore what happens when a cheaper, “good-enough” alternative comes for the market leader. From Alibaba’s Qwen to DeepSeek’s leaner, lower-cost models, this episode unpacks the global economics of AI efficiency, U.S. protectionism, and what it would actually take for consumers, or companies, to switch away from OpenAI.
Main Topics Covered
The Prof G Markets podcast episode that sparked the idea
The origin story of Old Navy and its positioning against Gap
Alibaba’s Qwen and DeepSeek’s cheaper AI models
Bruce Buchanan’s three-line economic model: perceived value, price, cost
Why I think China is unlikely to dethrone OpenAI in the U.S.
The “inside job” possibility of a smaller U.S. company creating a 90%-as-good model
What could make users actually switch models (price vs. perceived value)
The “Netflix effect” and why stagnation kills perceived value
The Costco model: keep margins low and values clear
Final take: OpenAI probably won’t get Old Navy’d anytime soon, but it should
Recent ChatGPT use: Transcript research for this episode
(00:13:53) - What Could Happen With China and OpenAI?
(00:18:28) - Will OpenAI Take Over Old Navy?
(00:21:19) - What Would Drive a Switch to a Cheaper Model?
(00:25:41) - "This Is Not a Business"
(00:26:16) - Chat GPT: Will It Get Old
(00:27:40) - How I Use ChatGPT
(00:28:53) - Curious Podcast: Thank You!!
Ep. 16: Automate Repetitive Work with ChatGPT
06 Nov 2025
00:22:38
This episode breaks down how to use ChatGPT to handle repetitive computer tasks and free up more time to do the things that actually matter. From bolding text and summarizing writing to creating podcast show notes and automating client responses, I outline a practical five-step process for turning your ChatGPT Projects into reliable digital assistants. Let the robots do the work!
Main Topics Covered
Why repetitive tasks are perfect for ChatGPT
Examples of ChatGPT handling Maestro’s own tasks
An overview of Projects
The five-step process for automating repetitive tasks
Understanding “drift” and keeping your instructions updated
Using AI as an assistant, not a replacement
Comparing ChatGPT Projects and Claude Skills
When to use a Custom GPT instead of a Project
Recent ChatGPT use: Researching health insurance options
(00:00:37) - ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT for Recurrent Tasks
(00:01:35) - repetitive tasks can be automated by AI
(00:06:57) - 5 Steps to Use ChatGPT for Repeated Tasks
(00:08:31) - How to create a project in ChatGPT
(00:13:09) - How to Train a Robot to Do Your Work
(00:17:02) - How to Use a Project for Recurrent Tasks
(00:18:37) - ChatGPT: Automatic Choosing for Projects
(00:19:45) - How I Used Chat GPT to Navigate the World of Health
Ep. 15: Reviewing Atlas: OpenAI’s New Web Browser
30 Oct 2025
00:24:59
In this episode of ChatGPT Curious I walk you through OpenAI’s newest release, Atlas, a web browser launched October 21st for Mac users. I cover how to set it up, what you can actually do with it, and why I think it’s largely redundant to ChatGPT itself. This episode unpacks both the function and business play (in my opinion) behind Atlas, and how it might be signaling an AI slow-down.
The whole goal of this episode is simply to put OpenClaw, an open source autonomous AI agent that went viral in early January, on your radar, and make a case for why you absolutely should NOT install it. This episode covers what "open source autonomous AI agent" actually means, it’s two biggest draws, and the one massive downside that should give everyone pause: SECURITY.
Main Topics Covered
SSD and RAM prices spiking (the AI effect)
OpenClaw origin story
What "open source autonomous AI agent" actually means
The two big draws: agentic capability + messaging app integration
(00:01:37) - Pushing the button on a new podcast name
(00:02:26) - SSD Prices Go Through the Roof
(00:05:44) - What the F*ck Is Open Claw?
(00:06:52) - OpenCall: A Open-Source Autonomous AI Agent
(00:11:55) - Should You Install OpenClaw on Your Mac Mini?
(00:15:31) - How to Use Anthropic's Usage Limits
(00:18:06) - Curious Podcast: Turning 30
Ep. 14: ChatGPT for Absolute Beginners
23 Oct 2025
00:15:31
This episode lays out exactly how to start using ChatGPT (in two super simple steps), for even the most beginner of users. I break down why using the tool is the best way to understand and critique it, share my take on AI as an equalizer, and walk through a surprisingly useful feature called “Schedules”. Let’s get curious.
Main Topics Covered
Why this episode exists (for true beginners)
How ChatGPT can possibly level the playing field
Two simple steps for getting started
The goal: using AI to reclaim human time
Recent ChatGPT use: Nest Cam + the Schedules feature
In this episode of ChatGPT Curious, we break down OpenAI’s newest release: Sora 2, the text-to-video model now living in its own app, Sora. From how diffusion models work to what the new invite-only platform looks like, we’re covering the tech, the ethics, and the implications. You’ll learn how Sora 2 generates videos, why it’s a big deal (for better and worse), and what it means for the future of AI-generated media.
Main Topics Covered
What Sora 2 is and how it works
Diffusion explained (drop of dye in water analogy)
Denoising and the Willy Wonka comparison
The difference between training and generation
SlopTok? Sora app features and invite system
Opt-out policy and data control issues
Compute cost and environmental impact
Deepfakes, realism, and misinformation risks
Personal takeaways and ethical concerns
Recent ChatGPT use: Sora prompt + Repairing the wine fridge
(00:03:33) - How Video Generation is Made: Diffusion
(00:08:05) - SORA2
(00:09:06) - Chat GPT: Sora 2, Unboxing
(00:14:22) - Is AI Content Bad For You?
(00:17:52) - OpenAI Rolls Out 'Sora 2' for Video Making
(00:18:39) - How I Use Chat GPT this Week
(00:21:58) - How to Diagnose a Wine Fridge Problem with a Multimeter
Ep. 12: Why ChatGPT Sometimes Sucks (and What to Do)
09 Oct 2025
00:25:18
In this episode we dig into why ChatGPT sometimes gives you garbage outputs and what you can do about it. From hallucinations and drift to bad prompts and long chats, we’ll cover the common pitfalls, what to do when it sucks, and how the imperfections of AI might actually be keeping your own skills sharp.
Main Topics Covered
WTF moments with bad ChatGPT outputs
Why it’s math, not magic (probability, tokens, predictions)
(00:00:38) - Why Chat GPT SUCKS & What to Do About It
(00:05:07) - How to Train ChatGPT to Stop Sucking
(00:08:14) - ChatGPT: What You Can Do to Make It Less Stupid
(00:13:17) - Talking to a project in a chat
(00:13:38) - GPT: Know Your Right
(00:14:37) - ChatGPT: Its Stupidity has Value
(00:15:14) - Skills of Operations vs Skills of Understandability
(00:19:58) - The Problem With Out-Of-Touch Thinking
(00:21:57) - How I Use Chat GPT
(00:23:48) - ChatGPT: Curious
Ep. 11: WTF is a Custom GPT?
02 Oct 2025
00:29:19
This episode is all about custom GPTs: What they are, what they can do, and how to “build” one. If you’ve ever wished you could clone yourself, this is basically how you do it. In this episode I share how I created my own ChatGP-TA for the Instagram Intensive, the files and instructions I used to make it sound like me, and the simple steps you can take to “clone yourself” without writing a single line of code. Along the way we talk vectors, transformers, input quality, and how to set capabilities so your Custom GPT does exactly what you want.
(00:02:26) - Generative, Pre-trained Transformer in AI
(00:06:51) - What is a Custom GPT?
(00:08:06) - What is a Custom GPT?
(00:12:47) - How to create a custom GPT in ChatGPT
(00:18:08) - ChatGPT: Creating a Markdown File
(00:19:01) - Making a Custom GPT
(00:22:43) - How I Use Chat GPT
(00:23:45) - Chat GPT vs. Claude: What's the Difference?
(00:25:42) - How to make a custom GPT for chat
(00:28:15) - A Techie Introduction To Chat
Ep. 10: Are We in an AI Bubble?
25 Sep 2025
00:31:00
This episode takes a look at the hype surrounding AI and asks a simple question: Are we in a bubble? Spoiler alert: ABSOLUTELY. To make sense of it, I dig into the history of the dot-com boom and bust, walk through today’s AI financials, and explore what it might mean for companies, investors, and everyday people like you and me.
Main Topics Covered
Audience Q: ChatGPT vs. Gemini
What a bubble actually is
Story of the dot-com bubble
Today’s AI numbers: OpenAI and Anthropic
How greed fuels investment
Oracle’s $300B OpenAI deal and “jumping the shark”
Neuro-symbolic AI and Gary Marcus
Who loses when the bubble bursts
How I used ChatGPT this week: Agent mode for car rentals
(00:08:22) - OpenAI is projected to lose $115 billion through 2029
(00:13:36) - Investment in AI is a Ponzi Scheme
(00:16:07) - OpenAI Jumps the Shark With Oracle
(00:18:55) - GPT 5: OpenAI's Best Days Are Behind It
(00:19:29) - Getting to AGI with OpenAI
(00:24:23) - We're In A Bubble in AI
(00:26:43) - How I Use ChatGPT
(00:29:49) - Thanks for Reading & Review!
Ep. 9: Helpful ChatGPT Features You Might Not Know About
18 Sep 2025
00:29:42
In this episode of ChatGPT Curious I share a handful of ChatGPT features that you might not know about, and that I think you might find genuinely useful. These aren’t “hidden gems” or shiny distractions, they’re tools and settings I personally use and that I believe can improve both your user experience and the model’s outputs. From release notes and memory controls to project settings and the surprisingly powerful Study Mode, this is a practical tour of features that can actually make a difference.
Main Topics Covered
ChatGPT Release Notes and how to find them
Personalization settings (desktop + mobile)
Managing and customizing memory
Personality modes and interaction styles
Customizing ChatGPT’s voice options
Projects, project-only memory, and instructions
Study Mode: toggle vs. manual prompting
How I used ChatGPT this week: lifting cycle + exercise swaps
(00:00:38) - 5 ChatGPT Hidden Features You Need to Know
(00:02:30) - Two helpful features of ChatGPT that you didn't know
(00:03:55) - ChatGPT: The ability to personalize the memory
(00:07:46) - Can You Customize ChatGPT?
(00:11:09) - Podcast: The Voice feature
(00:13:25) - ChatGbt: Projects now available for the Free tier
(00:18:41) - Facebook Chatbot: Improve the Experience for Everyone
(00:19:44) - ChatGPT: Best Feature Study Mode
(00:20:22) - Facebook Learning: "Study Mode" or "Manual Mode?"
(00:24:35) - How I Use ChatGPT This Week
Ep. 8: Getting ChatGPT to Do What You Want
11 Sep 2025
00:30:42
In this episode we’re talking about what it really takes to get ChatGPT to do what you want. From clarifying your own thoughts to understanding the basics of prompting, this is a how-to guide without the hoopla. Really though, it’s not that serious. Whether you're asking it to write an email or act as your assistant, specificity and clarity are the name of the game.
(00:21:14) - You Don't Need To Describe Your Requirement
(00:22:05) - ChatGPT: How to minimize the back and forth
(00:25:53) - ChatGPT: The AI of Conversations
(00:27:26) - Chat GPT: GPT5 vs 4.0
(00:29:44) - Cognitive Defenses
Ep. 31: Are We Addicted to AI?
19 Feb 2026
00:23:58
In this episode I dig into whether we're addicted to AI by examining my own switch from ChatGPT to Claude and what usage limits reveal about dependency. I break down the business models behind OpenAI's "unlimited" usage versus Anthropic's enforced limits, explore the Uber playbook of subsidized addiction, and share why both companies' controversial partnerships (OpenAI with Trump/ICE, Anthropic with Palantir) complicate the choice of which AI to use.
(00:18:16) - How Much Should It Cost to Use an LLM?
(00:18:57) - Are We Addicted to AI?
(00:20:50) - How I Used Claude to Code Sales Pages
(00:22:24) - Thanks for Reviewing & Texting!
(00:23:14) - Curious Companions: The Podcast
Ep. 30: Switching Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Other LLMs Without Starting from Scratch
12 Feb 2026
00:24:50
In this episode we're talking about how to switch from one LLM to another without starting from scratch or pulling your hair out. I cover why you might want to switch (spoiler: politics and preparedness), how to create a portable memory document that travels with you, and the practical steps for migrating your workflows, projects, and voice to a new AI tool.
Main Topics Covered
Why switch?
The reality check: new LLMs feel different
How to export your ChatGPT chat history (and why you probably shouldn't)
Creating an LLM Portable Memory Document
Migrating projects and workflows to Claude or Gemini
Using Voice Anchors to teach a new LLM your writing style
Asking the robot for help
Recent ChatGPT use: Vibe coding an OG card generator
(00:01:24) - Alternatives to Large Language Models
(00:05:12) - If You Can't Stick With One LLM, Switch to Anthrop
(00:09:29) - Migrating From One LLM to another without crying
(00:15:58) - The other aspect of changing LLMs is any projects or workflows
(00:16:47) - How to Have Chat Learn Your Voice (In 2020)
(00:19:44) - Talking to the New LLM
(00:20:25) - Chat GPT
(00:23:25) - The Curious Companion
(00:24:20) - Thanks for the Love
Ep. 29: An Introduction to Claude Code and Claude Cowork
05 Feb 2026
00:20:19
In this episode I break down Claude Code and Claude Cowork, two tools from Anthropic that have taken the AI space by storm, and allow Claude to actually execute tasks on your computer instead of just chatting with you. This episode covers what each tool does, how they're different from each other (and from regular LLMs like ChatGPT), what “agentic” AI actually means, who each tool is for, and what to know about safety and usage limits before jumping in.
Main Topics Covered
What Claude Code and Claude Cowork are
Anthropic and Claude basics
Claude Code vs Claude Cowork execution differences
The kitchen analogy
Agentic AI and agency
Real-world Claude Cowork use cases
Usage limits, safety, and pricing realities
Recent ChatGPT use: Creating a portable LLM memory file
(00:07:09) - Claude Code: For Non-Developers (Cloud Code)
(00:12:39) - ClAUDE vs. Cowork: Use Limits
(00:17:55) - Curious: How Did I Use Chat GPT This Week?
Ep. 28: ChatGPT Introduces Ads and a New Tier
29 Jan 2026
00:17:39
In this episodeI dig into OpenAI’s quiet announcement that ads are officially coming to ChatGPT along with the U.S. rollout of the Go tier. I talk through what the ads will actually look like, who’s going to see them, and why this move feels less surprising than it does revealing. We get into the money math behind “free” tools, the trust implications of sponsored answers, and what this shift could mean for access as AI continues to get carved up into tiers.
Main Topics Covered
OpenAI’s quiet ads announcement
How ChatGPT ads will work
Who will and won’t see ads
The new ChatGPT Go tier
Ads as a pricing and growth strategy
Sustainability and the Uber playbook
Trust and access concerns
Will users leave or tolerate ads
Recent ChatGPT use: PDF screenshot to .docx document
(00:15:08) - ChatGPT: Turn Screenshots into a Word Document
(00:16:30) - The Curious Companion
Ep. 27: Why Is AI So Polarizing?
22 Jan 2026
00:23:20
In this episode I dig into why I think folks have such strong feelings about AI, and why so many seem to have chosen AI as the hill to die on. This conversation looks less at the technology itself and more at what AI has come to represent: forced adoption, corporate overreach, environmental impact, and the broader enshittification of everything.
Main Topics Covered
Quick OpenAI update on improved chat history memory
What people usually mean when they say “AI”
Why the hatred isn’t really about the technology
Enshittification as the real underlying issue
Why AI became the perfect piñata
Environmental concerns and why they stick
Data centers, efficiency, and why the panic feels sudden
(00:06:03) - AI: The Process of Insertion Into Things
(00:08:42) - Data Center Costs vs. AI: Why Now?
(00:13:28) - Data Center Electricity Use in the US
(00:16:33) - Participatory Democracy on Data Centers
(00:17:35) - The demands to include AI in the 2020 election
(00:19:01) - How To Build Ceiling Shelves
(00:21:59) - 23 Ratings + A New Review!
(00:22:36) - Curious Companion: The Curious Companion
Ep. 26: What is Vibe Coding?
15 Jan 2026
00:27:53
In this episode we talk about what vibe coding actually is, where the term came from, and why it’s showing up everywhere right now. I break down how vibe coding differs from AI-assisted coding, why the distinction matters, and what’s exciting and risky about both. The goal is to help you understand what’s real, what’s hype, and how to approach this space with curiosity instead of confusion.
Main Topics Covered
Where the term “vibe coding” came from
Andrej Karpathy’s original definition
Natural language instead of code review
Public vibe coding tools like Lovable and Replit
Prototypes vs production software
Security and fragility concerns
Vibe coding vs AI-assisted coding
Coding as a spectrum, not a binary
Recent ChatGPT use: Creating featured images for blog posts
(00:15:44) - Vibe Coding: Do Vibe Codes Change Jobs?
(00:16:18) - Vibe Coding and AI-assisted Coding
(00:17:27) - Vibe Coding and Security
(00:22:39) - How I Use ChatGPT
Ep. 25: The Best AI Tool You’ve Never Heard Of
08 Jan 2026
00:24:06
Let’s get curious about Google Notebook LM! I walk through what it is, how it works, what makes it different from ChatGPT, and how I’ve personally used it to create mind maps, slide decks, and one-sheets. We also talk about learning styles, hallucinations, citations, pricing, and why this tool feels especially aligned with how I believe AI should be used.