Episode 04-01: AI Took My Podcast Job

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Welcome to what might just be the final episode of Wrenches, Gadgets & Hacks – and no, not because we’re tired of talking tech. It’s because AI has officially taken over. That’s right, folks. As the title suggests, AI is just too good now. We, the humble human hosts, are no longer needed to flip the switches, ramble into microphones, or even pretend to know what we’re talking about. AI can do it all – research, scriptwriting, and yes, even turning dry documentation into binge-worthy podcast content. So, John and Carl thought, why not go out with a bang? This entire episode has been created by AI. Who knew it could be this good? Enjoy the show… or should I say, enjoy your new AI overlords. 🤖

Be sure to stick around to the end, for the full hack and learn about these points👇(just click the Click to Continue Reading and See Show Notes)

Key Discussion Points:

Still here? Noticed today’s date – April 1st, 2025? Yeah, you got us. April Fools! 🤣 We’re not hanging up our podcast mics just yet. But we are talking about NotebookLM – an AI-powered research and learning tool that’s honestly pretty incredible. And yes, it can turn what you’re learning into a podcast as a way to absorb content. In fact, a big chunk of this episode was generated using NotebookLM, based on just four blog posts. And it nailed it. Now, for real – enjoy the show! (Starts around the 17:30 mark)

You can listen to the podcast, HERE, the Spotify player at the start of this post, or on your favorite podcast app. If you prefer visual content, be sure to check out the video on YouTube.

Show Notes:

Tech used in this episode:

  • NotebookLM – NotebookLM can generate summaries, explanations, and answers based on content uploaded by users. It also includes “Audio Overviews,” which summarize documents in a conversational, podcast-like format.
  • Descript – Your audiences want video. Your business needs video. The algorithms demand more and more video. 
Get them all off your back with Descript—the fully powered video tool you already know how to use.

Blog posted used to create the AI content in the episode:

Microlearning:

While the 100 Days of AI is no longer a thing, the creators (100 School) are still making microlearning courses for AI and no-code. Now, they’re shorter and more focused—lasting 7 or 14 days – with access opening on the first day of each month. They also offer paid bootcamps if you want to go a little deeper.

You can find all of the WGH links in one place with our 👉 BIO LINK

Also a BIG Thanks to Alex Grohl for our amazing intro and outro music “Indie Hey Song (Lost Fragments)” You can find more great royalty-free music from Alex on Pixabay

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