Paul at Talking to AI

Automating Podcast Production with AI: Lessons Learned and Real-World Challenges

In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul shares a candid, behind-the-scenes account of his journey automating podcast production from start to (almost) finish using artificial intelligence. Drawing on several months of hands-on experimentation and coding, he breaks down both the successes and challenges in building a semi- and then fully-automated workflow. From handling audio […]

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What I’ve Learned So Far: A Deep Dive Into the Making of Talking to AI

In this special “review so far” episode of Talking to AI, Paul switches seats and lets his friend Cullen interview him about how AI has actually changed his work and life. They talk about the impact of AI on jobs and hiring, how tools like ChatGPT and Grok have reshaped programming and research, what’s really happening

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Social Engineering: Py2 The United Nations: Migration, Sovereignty, and Global Controversies

Social Engineering: 2 The United Nations: Migration, Sovereignty, and Global Controversies

This episode continues the deep dive into social engineering by examining the United Nations and its role in shaping global migration policy. Paul and ChatGPT explore the UN’s “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration,” breaking down the framework’s aims, objectives, and the controversies surrounding it. The discussion covers asylum processes, refugee protections, economic

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ChatGPT vs Grok: A Live Side-by-Side Comparison of Research Quality

In this episode, Paul runs a fully unscripted side-by-side comparison of ChatGPT and Grok, asking each model identical questions while isolating their answers. From crime data to dermatology evidence to model accuracy, this real conversational test shows how differently the two systems behave — in reasoning depth, confidence, data specificity, and style. 🎙️ Hosted by

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When Grok Met ChatGPT — The Unscripted AI-to-AI Experiment

An Unscripted AI-to-AI Experiment: When Grok Met ChatGPT

In this unique episode, Paul sets up a real-time experiment to see what happens when Grok and ChatGPT are placed into an open unscripted conversation together. From sudden language switches to movie references, surprising personality quirks, and spontaneous banter, this AI-to-AI interaction becomes both unpredictable and entertaining. It’s a rare look at how two advanced

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Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT Study Mode

-In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul experiments with learning Norwegian inside ChatGPT, exploring “Study Mode” and how it supports pronunciation, sentence-by-sentence correction, and meaning validation. He discusses building repeatable prompts for language practice and demonstrates a live A2-level Norwegian dialogue exercise with structured feedback.🎙️ Hosted by Paul at Talking to AI — where

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Behind the Scenes: How AI Uses Third-Party Models

Behind the Scenes: How AI Uses Third-Party Models

In this episode, Paul explores how AI systems rely on third-party models and services behind the scenes. He discusses image-generation limitations, multi-model workflows, deeper query latency, and why some requests require human approval. Learn how ChatGPT orchestrates specialized tools (e.g., image, translation, coding) to improve capability — and what that means for prompt writers. 🎙️

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Social Engineering 101 — A Look at the UN

In this episode, Paul digs into the foundations of social engineering — not the cybercrime meaning, but the broader idea of shaping society through coordinated policies, cultural steering, and institutional influence. Together with ChatGPT, he explores how the United Nations approaches social change through its Agenda 2030 framework, Sustainable Development Goals, and global policy formation.

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Buying a Frying Pan: The Truth About Non-Stick & High Heat

In this deliciously practical episode, Paul digs into the surprising truth behind non-stick and ceramic frying pans — why they fail, what actually survives high heat, and whether clever marketing hides real performance limits. Together with AI, he explores the real-world durability of Teflon, ceramic coatings, titanium-reinforced surfaces, cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel.

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How Global Financial Transactions Really Work

Ever wonder what actually happens when money moves between banks — especially across borders? In this curious, light-hearted conversation, Paul untangles the invisible plumbing of the financial world: clearinghouses, SWIFT, SEPA, Norway’s KID system, the IMF, and how governments sometimes step in to move money (or stop it)! We explore why banks trust each other,

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