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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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19:52

Why You Should Never Run From a Dog

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2026/03/28

We all feel that primal spike of fear when a dog growls, but most of us react the wrong way. This episode breaks down the actual science of canine aggression, explaining why running triggers a biological chase response and how to de-escalate a confrontation using the "Be a Tree" method. You’ll learn specific protocols for cyclists, how to protect children, and why the loudest dogs are often the least dangerous.

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27:03

Solo Devs: When to Dockerize (and When Not To)

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2026/03/28

A fifty-line Python script took three hours to configure a dev container for. When does environment isolation actually justify its overhead for solo developers? This episode dives into the real costs of raw Python, Dockerizing, and dev containers. We break down concrete setup times, the cognitive tax of debugging inside containers, and the specific scenarios where each approach makes sense. Whether you're building a simple script or managing microservices, learn the heuristics that help you choose

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18:36

Self-Hosted GPS Tracker Access via VPS Relay

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2026/03/28

Discover how to securely expose your home server to the internet without risky port forwarding. This episode explores using a VPS as a secure relay, comparing DIY setups with tools like Pangolin, Cloudflare Tunnel, and Tailscale. Learn the cybersecurity trade-offs, practical setup steps, and how to protect your home network while maintaining external access.

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17:04

Why Lemon on Fish? The Chemistry of Flavor Pairing

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2026/03/28

Why does lemon brighten fish or dark chocolate harmonize with coffee? It’s not just tradition—it’s chemistry. This episode explores the science of flavor pairing, from shared volatile organic compounds to the surprising ways cuisines around the world use contrast to build complexity. Learn how databases are mapping taste and how you can experiment at home.

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28:34

Home Lab Security: Locking Down Your Smart Home

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2026/03/28

We explore the concept of blast radius in self-hosted environments, specifically focusing on securing home automation setups like Home Assistant. Learn how to move beyond simple perimeter defenses like Cloudflare Tunnels and implement true isolation using Linux kernel features. We discuss practical steps for sandboxing containers, managing network segmentation, and applying the principle of least privilege to prevent lateral movement attacks.

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17:26

Webhooks: GitHub's Knock on Your Door

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2026/03/28

For solo developers juggling dozens of repositories, manual management is a security risk. This episode explores how GitHub webhooks transform passive storage into an active security platform. Learn to set up a single endpoint for batch repository management, automate secret scanning alerts, and keep your API keys safe without burning through rate limits.

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19:47

AI Gateways: The Nginx for Your AI Stack

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2026/03/28

As AI systems grow from prototypes into production, they’re becoming a fragmented mess of models, tools, and dashboards. This episode explores the rise of AI gateways—a new middleware layer acting as a unified control plane. We break down how these gateways handle intelligent model routing, aggregate MCP tools for security and governance, and provide critical observability. Learn why companies like Stripe are slashing inference costs by 30-40%, compare leading solutions like Portkey AI and LiteLLM,

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19:06

Microsoft’s Secret Agentic AI Stack, Explained

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2026/03/28

Microsoft has been quietly building a comprehensive agentic AI stack that most people have never heard of. From the open-source AutoGen framework for multi-agent conversations to the low-code power of Copilot Studio and the specialized FI models, there's a coherent strategy hiding in plain sight. This episode unpacks how these three layers work together, why Microsoft's enterprise-first approach differs from competitors, and what it means for the future of AI development.

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17:33

Your AI Agent Has a Memory Palace Now

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2026/03/28

Most AI agents forget everything between conversations, limiting their real-world usefulness. This episode explores Letta, a new framework that treats persistent memory as the foundation—not an add-on—for building stateful agents. Learn how memory blocks work, why this approach enables true personalization and expertise, and where it fits alongside tools like LangGraph and CrewAI.

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13:52

The Vendor SDK Moat: Real or Illusion?

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2026/03/28

The choice between vendor SDKs and agnostic frameworks is a critical engineering decision. We explore the "moat" of vendor lock-in versus the "home field" advantage of optimized tools, revealing a surprising hybrid strategy for production systems. Learn when to use which, and why the smartest teams are layering their approach.

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16:36

What Will Medicine Regret? The Blood-Letting Lesson

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2026/03/28

For over two millennia, doctors prescribed blood-letting for everything from fevers to depression. It was mainstream, respected, and completely wrong. This episode explores how a flawed theory persisted for centuries, how it was finally debunked by early data science, and asks a deeply uncomfortable question: what accepted medical practices today will horrify future generations? From over-prescribed psychiatric drugs to unnecessary surgeries, we examine the patterns that keep bad medicine alive and

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14:31

Monorepos: Better Modularity Than Multi-Repos?

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2026/03/28

We tackle the counterintuitive idea that a monorepo can support better modularity than multi-repos. The discussion covers how modern tooling like Nx and Bazel creates logical boundaries and hermetic builds, the practical benefits for solo developers and large teams, and why AI agents may prefer a unified codebase. Learn how to get started with pnpm workspaces and why the trade-off is worth it.

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20:30

How State Brainwashing Actually Works

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2026/03/28

State-sponsored indoctrination isn't magic—it's a systematic exploitation of human psychology. This episode breaks down the three primary mechanisms regimes use: information control, education manipulation, and constant threat narratives. We explore how North Korea built a functioning civil religion, why Iran targets children as young as twelve, and what happens to defectors who discover their survival instincts were programmed. The research traces back to ethically indefensible mid-century

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18:03

The Basij: Iran's Eyes and Ears on the Street

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2026/03/28

From the streets of Tehran to university campuses, the Basij operates as the regime’s grassroots enforcer. This episode unpacks the organization's history, its brutal crackdown tactics, and how it serves as the IRGC's eyes and ears across Iran. We explore the evolution from post-revolution militia to a sophisticated surveillance apparatus, revealing the terrifying reality of life under constant watch.

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20:22

Why Missiles Land Where They Do: Standard Deviation...

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2026/03/28

Discover how standard deviation uncovers the true story behind missile strikes and conflict data. This episode explores why variability—not just averages—matters for intelligence analysis. Learn how analysts separate meaningful patterns from statistical noise in real-world chaos.

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18:22

Merchant Shipping Isn't Just Big Boats

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2026/03/28

The phrase "merchant shipping" conjures images of big gray cargo ships, but that picture is hilariously incomplete. Today we unpack the full diversity of commercial vessels—from dry bulk carriers to LNG tankers—and explore why understanding these differences is critical for grasping global trade risks. We examine how vessel type determines geopolitical exposure, insurance costs, and route dependency, especially in chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. You'll learn why some ships can reroute while

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16:55

How Authoritarian Regimes Survive When Cornered

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2026/03/28

When authoritarian regimes face existential threats, they don't just collapse—they activate a survival playbook. This episode dissects the mechanics of resilient authoritarianism, from the IRGC's parallel power structures to the Taliban's narrative warfare. We explore how these regimes use information flooding, targeted coercion, and proxy networks to outlast external pressure, and why conventional military analysis often misses their true power base. The tactics are sophisticated, the costs are

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18:42

Warfare-as-a-Service: How Iran Synced a Multi-Front...

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2026/03/28

We analyze the tactical Rubicon crossed on March 28, 2026, as Iran orchestrated a surgical, multi-front strike involving Houthi missiles, Hezbollah drone swarms, and Gaza units. This episode explores the "vertically integrated military architecture" that allows Tehran to coordinate assets across 1,500 kilometers with the precision of a corporate ERP system. We also break down Israel’s defensive evolution from static borders to a "deterrence-by-denial" model powered by AI threat prioritization and

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19:11

The Gaza Yellow Line: Peace Plan or Permanent Partition?

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2026/03/28

We dive deep into the March 2026 disarmament proposal presented to Hamas, a high-stakes three-phase plan that could reshape the Middle East. From seismic sensors capable of detecting a single shovel hit to a "Joint Oversight Commission" with 24/7 inspection powers, this episode breaks down the technical and geopolitical mechanics of the new security reality. We explore the "Yellow Line" buffer zone, the "reconstruction as a reward" funding model, and the critical question: can a revolutionary group

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23:53

Surviving a Room With a Paranoid Stranger

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2026/03/28

What do you do when a man on a cocaine bender enters your bomb shelter during a rocket siren? This episode breaks down a terrifying real-life encounter to explain the neurobiology of stimulant-induced paranoia and why standard social rules fail in confined spaces. We explore the "Assess, Anchor, Redirect, and Exit" protocol for managing high-stakes, unpredictable human threats when you have nowhere to run.

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