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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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26:32

Why Can't Iran Hit the U.S.? Yet We're at War.

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2026/04/01

The U.S. is in a massive war with Iran, but the immediate threat is regional, not domestic. Why does a "forward defense" doctrine justify a global response? We explore the strategic calculus behind Operation Epic Fury, the erosion of public support, and the messy "what now" phase of the conflict.

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27:46

How to Never Drop a Call Again: The Magic of Cellular...

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2026/04/01

Imagine streaming 4K video from a remote mountain with only a shaky LTE signal. This is possible through cellular bonding, a networking technique that merges multiple internet connections into one stable, high-speed pipe. We explore the hardware, the software, and the surprising ways satellite and cellular links work together to eliminate dead zones and micro-outages.

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22:48

Why Submarines Use the Same Spectrum as Your Phone

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2026/04/01

The radio spectrum is a finite, invisible resource where submarines, Wi-Fi, and satellites compete for space. This episode maps the entire frequency ladder—from VLF waves kilometers long to oxygen-absorbing V-band signals—to reveal the physics that keep our wireless world from collapsing into chaos. Learn why AM radio is the resilience king, how Bluetooth avoids Wi-Fi traffic, and why Starlink needs to speak in "rain-fading" frequencies.

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21:25

Signal Bars Are a Lie: How to Read Your Real Connection

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2026/04/01

We’re moving beyond the marketing myth of signal bars to decode the real metrics that determine your cellular connection's health. This episode demystifies RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, and RSSI, explaining how to read your router’s dashboard like a pro. You'll learn why a "weak" signal can be faster than a "strong" one, and discover the hierarchy for optimizing your setup—from antenna placement to band locking.

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22:15

Why TOSLINK Beats USB for Noisy Mini PCs

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2026/04/01

Choosing the right cable for your DAC shouldn't be a guessing game. This episode cuts through the marketing hype to explain the real physics behind USB, TOSLINK, and balanced connections. We explore how galvanic isolation can silence a noisy mini PC, why optical has a strict bandwidth limit, and when a simple ferrite bead is all you need. Whether you're battling ground loops or just want the cleanest signal, learn how to pick the right connection for your specific setup.

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21:05

The Locking Cable Revolution: Fixing Your Flimsy Home...

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2026/04/01

The modern home office is built on flimsy, consumer-grade cables that constantly fail. This episode explores the "locking cable revolution," comparing the professional broadcast and industrial standards that never slip—like SDI with its bayonet BNC connectors and etherCON for Ethernet—to the frustrating friction-fit designs we tolerate at home. Learn how simple converters and affordable upgrades can bring broadcast-grade reliability to your desk, ensuring your monitor, network, and power connections

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20:51

Your Gadgets Are Screaming at Each Other

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2026/04/01

From a flickering monitor to a self-driving car blinded by its own power, electromagnetic interference is the invisible chaos threatening modern tech. We explore the physics of EMI, the engineering tradeoffs of shielding, and why your devices are constantly battling noise. Learn how engineers design everything from your phone to an EV to survive in a noisy world.

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31:24

The $100 Pen vs. The Disposable Pen

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2026/04/01

We all know the frustration of a cheap pen skipping or drying out. But is a premium pen really worth the money? We explore the engineering difference between disposable ballpoints and machined metal bodies. You’ll learn why pressurized cartridges (like the NASA Space Pen) write upside down, why cheap pens fail, and the specific "Refill Standard" that ensures you never run out of ink again.

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35:52

The Ceasefire That Keeps the Engine Running

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2026/04/01

What actually happens the day after a ceasefire? This episode explores the complex logistics of a military "stand-down," revealing why the engine never truly stops. From the massive "reset and refit" cycle for tanks and jets to the economic "readiness tax" on a nation, we uncover the hidden costs of a permanent state of alert. Learn why the air supply stays cut and why your iPhone cable is still stuck on a ship, even when the sirens go silent.

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23:43

From Eyeballs to Tokens: The Web's Agentic Shift

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2026/03/29

The web is undergoing a fundamental shift from human eyeballs to AI tokens. In this episode, we explore how JavaScript's evolution—from its humble origins to modern component architectures—has inadvertently prepared the web for autonomous agents. We discuss Google's new Web MCP protocol, the critical role of semantic HTML and accessibility trees, and why TypeScript is now essential for machine-readable interfaces. Learn how forward-thinking developers are building "agent-ready" sites and what this

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22:17

Why AI Now Builds Your Frontend Stack

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2026/03/29

The frontend ecosystem is consolidating around AI-driven defaults, with Astro and Vite emerging as the winners of 2026. We explore the death of the "hydration tax," the rise of "full-stack frontend," and why resumability might matter less than AI readability. Plus, Figma’s massive migration success reveals why build speed is the new developer experience.

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36:06

The Agentic Internet: A Clean Web for Machines

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2026/03/29

In 2026, the bottleneck for AI agents isn't reasoning—it's grounding. This episode dives into the modern search and grounding stack, comparing open-source solutions like SearXNG with commercial APIs like Tavily and Firecrawl. We discuss how these tools create a "parallel internet" for machines, filtering out human noise to deliver clean, structured data for LLMs. Learn about the trade-offs between control and convenience, and how to choose the right architecture for your agent's needs.

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26:43

Vector Databases as a Single File

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2026/03/29

When your project grows beyond a single prompt's worth of context, standard AI workflows break down. This episode explores "vector databases as a file"—a lightweight, local approach to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) that lives directly in your repository. We discuss how tools like LanceDB, Chroma, and SQLite extensions, combined with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enable agents to instantly query project history without cloud dependencies. Learn why this method beats massive context windows

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19:35

Backend Grunt Work Is Dead. What Now?

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2026/03/29

The era of manually writing SQL migrations and REST endpoints is fading as agentic AI handles the grunt work. We explore what this means for backend developers, from the rising value of deep systems knowledge to the dangers of AI-generated code at scale. Discover why the specialist is back, how juniors will learn, and what "human-agent hybrid" development looks like in 2026.

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24:56

Testing AI Truthfulness: Beyond Vibes

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2026/03/29

Is your AI making up facts? As LLMs surge in enterprise, "vibes-based" testing is causing real-world failures. We dive into the formal science of AI evaluation, moving beyond random prompts to statistical significance. Learn how frameworks like TruthfulQA, adversarial prompting, and calibration metrics actually measure if a model is resilient to hallucinations.

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31:00

Missiles as Sensors: Iran's Live-Fire Intel Probe

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2026/03/29

Every night at 11 PM, Iranian ballistic missiles light up the same patch of desert near Israel's Dimona facility. This isn't a failing strategy—it's a calculated intelligence-gathering operation. We explore how Iran is using missiles as sensors to map Israeli radar coverage, test interceptor response times, and calibrate guidance systems against GPS jamming in Jerusalem. By repeating the same flight path, the IRGC is performing a live-fire diagnostic on one of the world's most advanced air defense

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28:18

Why Sloths Keep Dying on Roads and Power Lines

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2026/03/29

Urbanization is turning Costa Rica's forests into islands, forcing sloths into deadly encounters with cars and power lines. The Sloth Conservation Foundation uses GPS tracking and simple rope bridges to reconnect their habitat. Discover how this science-backed engineering is giving these slow-moving animals a fighting chance in a fast-paced world.

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26:07

The 87% Interception Rate Is a Trap

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2026/03/29

The war in the Middle East has shifted from high-intensity strikes to a grinding war of attrition defined by cost-exchange ratios. This episode analyzes the economic math of missile defense, where a $3 million interceptor is used to stop a $100,000 drone. We explore how leadership vacuums, brain drain, and the "target carousel" are defining this new phase of conflict.

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24:10

The Internet's Physical Bread Delivery System

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2026/03/29

When you hit play on Netflix, the video isn't traveling across the ocean—it's likely coming from a server in your own city. This episode explores the hidden physical infrastructure of the internet, from DNS routing to massive caching strategies. We break down how companies like Netflix deliver content instantly by placing hardware directly inside local networks, and why this "edge computing" revolution is making the internet faster and more responsive than ever.

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30:15

The Art of the Never-Ending Story

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2026/03/29

Why do great franchises refuse to die? We explore the "zombie franchise" phenomenon—from Jack Reacher's 25+ books to 26 seasons of SVU and the Fast & Furious space jump. Learn how spreadsheet logic, syndication loopholes, and audience fatigue turn art into content.

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