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My Weird Prompts

Daniel Rosehill

The human-AI collaboration podcast. A man, a sloth, and a donkey collaborate to create a podcast (with a little help from AI). No question is too obscure, no rabbit hole too deep. My Weird Prompts celebrates curiosity in all its forms. Daniel, the human, asks the questions that pop into his head at inconvenient moments. Corn the Sloth offers laid-back, thoughtful takes. Herman the Donkey brings boundless enthusiasm and energy. Together, they explore topics ranging from the mundane to the

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30:36

How Many Scientists Actually Live at the Poles?

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2026/05/29

Ever wondered how many researchers actually live at the bottom of the world? The numbers are far smaller than most people imagine. In this episode, we break down the real population of scientists stationed in Antarctica and at the North Pole — from the ~850 researchers working across the continent during summer to the ~400 who brave total darkness and isolation through winter. We also explore whether scientists at different research stations ever visit each other (spoiler: it's complicated), and

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27:45

Life Underwater: 90 Days Without Sun

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2026/05/29

What happens to the human body and mind when you spend months underwater in a nuclear submarine? This episode explores the hidden toll of submarine duty — from circadian rhythm collapse and vitamin D depletion to the psychological weight of total isolation. We break down how navies like the US, UK, and Israel manage crew endurance, why sleep is the first casualty, and how shared suffering becomes a deliberate tool for building resilience. If you've ever wondered what it's actually like to live in a

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27:21

Fighting at -40°C and +55°C

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2026/05/27

From Finnish conscripts on skis at minus forty to US Marines in Iraqi heat, this episode explores how extreme temperatures degrade human performance and military equipment. We break down the physics of heat stroke and hypothermia, why lithium-ion batteries fail at both ends of the thermometer, and how Nordic militaries design gear and doctrine for winter warfare that most armies can't handle.

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26:29

The Hidden Craft of Custom Picture Framing

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2026/05/27

A fifteen-dollar IKEA frame and a four-hundred-dollar custom frame both hold a picture. But one is engineered to be disposable. The other is designed to preserve a piece of history for centuries. In this episode, we explore the hidden world of bespoke picture framing — from acid-free matting and museum glass to reversible mounting and hand-cut joinery. With fewer than 2,000 master framers left in Europe, this centuries-old craft is quietly disappearing. We break down what you're actually paying for,

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27:38

How Cars Predict Black Ice Before Your Foot Hits the...

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2026/05/27

Your 2026 car can detect black ice before you do — and brake for pedestrians you haven't seen yet. This episode traces the 50-year evolution of automotive safety, from the 1978 Mercedes that introduced anti-lock brakes to today's sensor-fusion systems that predict crashes before they happen. We break down the three eras of safety: surviving the crash, avoiding the crash, and predicting the crash. Along the way, we explain how ABS actually works (and why it increases stopping distance on gravel), how

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27:03

How Car Mechanics Master 50 Vehicles a Week

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2026/05/27

What if you had to repair 50 different machines every week, each with its own unique parts and wiring? That's the daily reality for auto mechanics — and the systems they've built are surprisingly elegant. This episode explores the two pillars that make the impossible look routine: the cognitive side (systems-level training, pattern recognition, and instant-access reference databases like ALLDATA) and the physical inventory side (three-tier stocking, just-in-time supply chains, and kanban systems

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26:01

The Pilot with the Flashlight: Inside Aviation's...

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2026/05/27

Every single flight, a pilot walks around the aircraft with a flashlight, checking things no computer can detect — cracks, leaks, ice, and even tools left on the wing. This episode traces the walkaround's origin to a preventable 1979 tragedy at O'Hare, walks through the 15-minute inspection checkpoint by checkpoint, and reveals why aviation culture insists on a tactile human check despite millions of lines of onboard code. From wasp nests clogging pitot tubes to frost thin as sandpaper that can rob

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30:58

Measuring Car Horns: Phone Apps vs. Court Evidence

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2026/05/27

Can you really use a spectrogram app on your Android phone to identify a specific car horn for legal evidence? The short answer is no — not without significant calibration and hardware upgrades. This episode dives into the physics of sound measurement, from MEMS microphone frequency responses and FFT bin widths to the Nyquist theorem's unforgiving precision. We explore why casual detection and court-admissible evidence are worlds apart, and walk through the actual tools — calibrated measurement mics

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33:02

Inside the Secret Service Advance Team

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2026/05/24

Most people picture Secret Service agents in sunglasses around the president. But the real protective work happens days before the protectee ever arrives — by a specialized team of advance agents who think like attackers, not defenders. In this episode, we break down how the Secret Service's Protective Operations Division surveys every room, maps every sightline, and secures every HVAC vent the president might encounter. From the 15-minute rule that determines CBRN sweep requirements to the Fido X3

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25:59

Saving Antique Veneer: Hide Glue, Scrapers & Gel Stains

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2026/05/24

Hannah's antique pieces have chipping veneer and failing finishes, and she's drowning in conflicting advice. This episode cuts through the noise with a practical, step-by-step approach: assessing loose versus missing veneer, using hide glue for reversible repairs, mechanical stripping with cabinet scrapers instead of harsh chemicals, and unifying multiple wood species with gel stains and seal coats. No Restor-a-Finish gimmicks — just sound technique for bringing century-old furniture back to life

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29:22

How Polygraphs Actually Work (And Why They Fail)

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2026/05/24

Last month, the Department of Energy announced it will phase out polygraph screening for all 15,000 employees by 2028—citing a National Academies report that found no evidence polygraphs can detect deception above chance. So why are the FBI, CIA, and Fortune 500 still using them? In this episode, we trace the polygraph's shaky origins from a Berkeley police officer's invention to Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth, and reveal the uncomfortable truth about what these machines actually measure: arousal,

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27:30

Air Marshals: The 1.4% Truth

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2026/05/24

Are air marshals really watching your flight? The short answer is yes—but only on about 1.4% of domestic flights. This episode unpacks a leaked GAO report showing FAMS costs rose 18% while interventions dropped 12%, the classified threat matrix that decides which flights get protection, and the strange "Cobra" protocol that keeps flight attendants in the dark. We explore the tension between Hollywood's stoic sky cop and the reality of randomized deterrence—a security strategy that's nearly

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31:31

How Israel's Fiber Sharing Model Cut Prices 40%

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2026/05/24

When Israel mandated that telecom infrastructure owners like Bezeq must lease dark fiber and ducts to any virtual operator at regulated wholesale rates, consumer fiber prices dropped roughly 40% between 2019 and 2025. This episode unpacks the essential facilities doctrine, the LRIC-plus pricing model, and how functional separation between passive and active infrastructure enabled genuine retail competition without digging up city streets. We also explore how this framework could apply to energy

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26:45

How to Get 15 Hours of Light From Your UPS

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2026/05/24

When the power goes out and your computer's already shut down, that UPS battery is just sitting there. In this episode, we break down exactly how to turn it into an emergency lighting source — from choosing LED bulbs that won't flicker on modified sine wave inverters to calculating real runtime on your specific battery. We cover specific bulb models (Philips 3W Warm Glow, Sylvania 3W PAR16, IKEA LEDARE 1.5W), the electrical realities of lead-acid depth of discharge and inverter efficiency, and how

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31:42

Decoding the Multimeter: What That Dial Actually Does

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2026/05/24

That multimeter sitting in your drawer? It’s more powerful than you think. We decode the symbols, explain the three core measurements (voltage, continuity, resistance), and show you how to diagnose dead fuses, bad cables, and failing batteries in seconds. Plus: what you actually get when you spend real money on a Fluke—input impedance, True RMS, and safety ratings that can save your gear and your life.

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29:40

How to Find Wires Before You Drill

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2026/05/24

Drilling into a wall without knowing what's behind it can turn a weekend project into an emergency room visit. This episode breaks down the tools and techniques for finding electrical lines in walls, with a special focus on Israeli construction where plaster over block, plastic conduit, and inconsistent workmanship create unique challenges. Learn how capacitive sensing and AC detection actually work, what failure modes to watch for, and why a $30 detector is a coin flip on older walls. Plus, a

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31:53

Pegboards That Actually Work for Your Desk

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2026/05/24

Most people buy the wrong size pegboard and the wrong accessories on their first attempt. This episode breaks down exactly how to size a SKÅDIS panel for your monitor setup, which accessories earn their keep for cable wrangling and USB stick storage, and what changes when you're setting up a home workbench instead of a desk. We cover load limits, mounting methods, the critical hole-pattern gotcha that makes standard hardware useless, and a clever hack that combines SKÅDIS with IKEA's IVAR system for

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43:34

Italy Ends Israel Defense Pact: What's Lost

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2026/05/23

In April 2026, Italy declined to renew the Accordo di Cooperazione nel Settore della Difesa with Israel, ending a framework that enabled joint development of the David's Sling missile defense system, classified intelligence sharing, and €1.2 billion in industrial offsets. This episode breaks down the three pillars of the agreement — what was actually enabled, what stops now, and what doesn't. We examine the technical consequences for Italy's air defense capabilities, the intelligence coverage gap in

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32:41

How 20 People Run a 400-Meter Container Ship

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2026/05/23

A single container ship can carry 24,000 boxes across the ocean — and the entire crew would fit in a minibus. This episode breaks down exactly who those 20 people are, what each department does, and how the real regulation happens not through flag states but through insurance underwriters. We explore the brutal watch schedules, the hidden role of the ship's electrician, and why the sextant is still a critical backup on modern vessels. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to move global

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27:15

Industrial Supply vs Hardware Store Secrets

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2026/05/22

Ever wonder why the same brand of respirator or paint marker costs less at an industrial supply store than at Home Depot? This episode uncovers the hidden economics of Grainger, McMaster-Carr, and restaurant supply stores — where better products often cost less because they're designed for daily use, not weekend projects. No business license required.

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