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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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29:57

The Ferrari in the Mud: Prestige Flops

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2026/03/29

What happens when Hollywood spends millions trying to make serious art and ends up with unwatchable disasters? We launch The Countdown series by ranking the five worst prestige movies from 2021 to 2026. Using Google Gemini 3 Flash to parse critical data, we analyze why these high-budget films with Oscar ambitions failed so spectacularly. From plot holes to studio interference, we explore the anatomy of a cinematic train wreck.

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22:38

Pesticides as Weapons: The Ne'ot Hovav Strike

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2026/03/29

When a ballistic missile strikes an industrial chemical zone, the secondary effects can be as deadly as a banned weapon. This episode explores the Iranian strike on the Ne'ot Hovav industrial area and the ADAMA Makhteshim plant, examining how organophosphate pesticides share the same molecular lineage as nerve agents like Sarin. We discuss the physics of thermal decomposition, the release of phosgene and hydrogen chloride, and the terrifying parallels to the Bhopal disaster. Learn why

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24:53

From Ollama to Agentic CLIs: The Rise of the AI Harness

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2026/03/29

This episode traces the journey from 2023's raw local models like Ollama to today's powerful agentic CLIs. We dissect the critical "harness" architecture—context indexing, tool orchestration, and persistent state—that transforms a simple text predictor into a repository-aware developer assistant. Learn why the terminal has reclaimed its地位 as the ultimate seat of AI power.

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26:31

AI Makes Coding Harder, Not Easier

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2026/03/29

When AI writes the code, what should humans actually learn? This episode explores the paradox of AI-assisted development: tools like Claude Code handle implementation, but demand deeper architectural understanding. We unpack the shift from syntax to system design, why "vibecoding" requires a new curriculum, and how the feedback loop for developers is accelerating.

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26:58

Whisper Small Beats Whisper Large in Speed & Accuracy

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2026/03/29

A new benchmark on Ubuntu Linux using Handy and ONNX Runtime tested 13 speech-to-text models on a consumer AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT. The results reveal a surprising reality: OpenAI's massive Whisper Large model was nearly 3x slower and made 3 errors, while the tiny Whisper Small finished in under 1 second with zero errors. This episode explores why bigger isn't always better in AI, the "Goldilocks zone" of latency, and why streaming models might be the wrong tool for push-to-talk workflows.

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21:16

From Akmene to Cork to Jerusalem

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2026/03/29

This episode traces the extraordinary migration of the Rosehill family, beginning in the Lithuanian town of Akmene within the Russian Empire’s Pale of Settlement. Triggered by the 1881 assassination of Tsar Alexander II and the subsequent wave of state-sanctioned pogroms, the family joined the great exodus of Jewish refugees seeking safety. The story takes an unexpected turn with the legendary mix-up that brought them not to New York, but to the port of Cork, Ireland, where a small but resilient

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43:51

Herman's Music Showcase: The Suno Sessions

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2026/03/29

In a special Music Hour episode, Herman Poppleberry reveals a secret double life — he's been moonlighting as a DJ at The Post Punk Show, filling in for his friend Alex King (a doctor by day, DJ by night). Herman debuts his entire AI-generated music collection created with Suno, which runs on the same Modal infrastructure that powers the podcast. Corn hears all nine tracks for the first time as Herman shares the personal inspiration behind each song. Plus: Corn develops a conspiracy theory that My

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26:44

How the Vatican Runs Without Births or Taxes

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2026/03/29

How does a country with zero natural population growth, no maternity wards, and a tiny 110-acre footprint function as a sovereign state? This episode explores the unique legal and logistical reality of Vatican City. We break down the difference between the Holy See and the physical state, explain the "corporate" citizenship that lasts only as long as your job, and reveal how the Vatican handles everything from police and prisons to water and waste—often with help from its neighbor, Italy. Powered by

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22:47

Cluster Bombs: Precision's Evil Twin

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2026/03/29

From the "shimmering curtain" over Tel Aviv to the legacy of unexploded ordnance in Laos, cluster munitions represent a dark paradox in modern warfare. While military doctrine prizes precision, these weapons saturate entire grid squares with hundreds of explosive bomblets. This episode unpacks the technical mechanics of how these weapons work, the history of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, and why major military powers refuse to sign the ban. We analyze the recent shift in tactics and the grim

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34:37

Recognizing Palestine When the Government Is Two

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2026/03/29

Why does the world recognize a unified Palestinian state when its leadership is split between the West Bank and Gaza? This episode untangles the legal distinction between the PLO and the PA, examines the Fatah-Hamas schism, and explores how diplomatic recognition works on the ground. From UN seats to municipal trash collection, we break down the paradox of representation in a fractured political landscape.

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22:47

GAAP vs IFRS: The Trillion-Dollar Accounting Split

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2026/03/29

The U.S. and most of the world speak different financial languages. This episode breaks down the rules-based GAAP and principles-based IFRS systems, from LIFO inventory bans to impairment reversals. Discover why the U.S. resists convergence, how these standards affect corporate taxes and volatility, and what it means for investors navigating a divided global market.

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21:21

From Bridge Shouting to Bot Wars: A Stock Market History

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2026/03/29

We trace the stock market's evolution from 17th-century Dutch traders shouting on a bridge to today's algorithmic bot wars. Learn how the Dutch East India Company's IPO changed risk forever, why 200+ global exchanges exist, and whether modern prices still reflect company value.

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20:49

Why the SEC’s Climate Rule Vanished

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2026/03/29

For years, the SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule was hailed as the biggest shift in corporate reporting since the 1930s. By 2026, it was gone. This episode traces the rule’s rapid collapse—from legal battles over the Major Questions Doctrine to the SEC’s strategic withdrawal—and reveals why the reporting burden didn’t disappear, it just moved to California and the EU. We explore the rise of private regulation, the new “two-tier” corporate landscape, and what this means for investors navigating

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20:13

Why AI Models Write Boring Stories

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2026/03/28

Most AI models write boring stories because they optimize for statistical probability, not narrative tension. Aion-2.0 changes this with a specialized attention mechanism that prioritizes character consistency and plot threads over token frequency. We explore how this roleplaying-optimized model works, its 40% scriptwriting time savings, and why it costs 5-6 times more than general models. Is the premium worth it for creators who need engaging dialogue over factual accuracy?

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24:53

Why Your Face Leaks Before Your Brain Approves

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2026/03/28

Why do our faces betray us before our brains consent? This episode explores the strange science of involuntary expressions. Discover how a 2023 meta-analysis in Nature Human Behaviour proves that smiling literally reduces cortisol, and why Darwin’s old theories are finally getting a modern update. From the defensive mimicry hypothesis to the chemistry of tears, we uncover how the face acts as both input and output device. Learn why a genuine smile involves more than just your mouth, and how your

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22:16

Sloths Never Visit Their Parents

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2026/03/28

We explore the biology of sloth family separation, where juveniles leave their parents permanently after weaning. Learn why this dispersal pattern is common across many species and why our human emotions don't apply. Plus: a surprising finding about how close some young sloths actually stay to home.

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20:38

How Emergency Drivers Master Chaos

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2026/03/28

Navigating a fifteen-ton ambulance through city streets at high speed isn't just about speed—it's a discipline of advanced vehicle dynamics, hyper-vigilant threat scanning, and psychological resilience. We explore the transferable skills from military tactical driving, the mechanics of threshold braking, and the continuous OODA loop that defines emergency response. Learn why it takes roughly 2,000 hours to build true proficiency and how these techniques can make anyone a safer driver.

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28:57

What It Takes To Be An Israeli Sapper

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2026/03/28

When missiles strike, someone has to deal with the unexploded remnants. This episode explores the world of Israeli sappers and bomb disposal teams, from their rigorous training pipelines to the psychological profile of someone who chooses to face explosives daily. We examine how military and police units coordinate to handle everything from Iranian cluster submunitions to suspicious bags on public transit, and discuss the immense mental toll of a job where a single mistake is fatal.

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19:48

How Hostage Negotiators Really Work (Not Like the...

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2026/03/28

The Hollywood image of a hostage negotiator is a lone detective whispering into a headset. The reality is a meticulously choreographed team operation where psychology, timing, and tactical coordination are everything. This episode pulls back the curtain on the world of Crisis Negotiators, exploring their training, team structure, and the precise techniques used to de-escalate high-stakes situations. Learn why negotiators never say "no," how they build rapport with emotionally volatile subjects, and

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22:12

Why Your Brain Shuts Down After Months of Stress

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2026/03/28

When stress lasts for months, your brain’s survival systems can turn against you. This episode explores the neurobiology of chronic stress, from HPA axis overdrive and hippocampal shrinkage to microglial inflammation and gut-brain signaling. We break down how prolonged pressure—like living in a conflict zone—physically dismantles the brain's infrastructure for mood and resilience, leading to clinical depression. It’s not a weakness; it’s a hardware failure.

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