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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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24:13

EXW vs FOB: The Hidden Cost Trap on Alibaba

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2026/07/09

Ex Works (EXW) is the most buyer-burdensome shipping term in international trade — and it's a common trap for small importers on Alibaba. Under EXW, you're responsible for everything after the factory floor: loading the truck, export customs clearance in China, ocean freight, import clearance, and final delivery. That "cheap" $2,000 quote can balloon to $3,700 or more. In this episode, we break down when EXW actually makes sense (you have a freight forwarder in-country, you need pre-shipment

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22:56

What Alibaba's Inspection Actually Covers (and Doesn't)

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2026/07/09

You've found a supplier on Alibaba, negotiated a price, and now you're eyeing that inspection service checkbox. It costs a few hundred dollars and promises peace of mind — but what are you actually buying? We break down exactly what Alibaba's third-party inspectors check, how sampling methods work (and fail), and why the inspection report is advisory, not a guarantee. Then we walk through how EXW, FOB, and CIF Incoterms change your inspection strategy, comparing Alibaba's service against dedicated

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27:07

Alibaba DAP vs DDP: Should You Use Your Own Customs...

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2026/07/09

When you import from Alibaba, the supplier almost always asks: "Do you have your own customs agent?" That question is a fork in the road. Take their offer and you get convenience but zero transparency on duties and fees. Hire your own broker and you gain control — but at what cost? This episode breaks down the economics of both paths: what customs brokerage actually costs per shipment, why you can't legally clear your own goods in the US or Israel, how freight forwarders and brokers differ, and what

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24:52

Mold Farts and Dirty Socks: AC Filter Science

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2026/07/09

That funky smell when you blast the AC isn't just unpleasant — it's a biohazard. From "sick car syndrome" to home HVAC "dirty sock syndrome," this episode breaks down the shared physics behind moldy filters, the health risks of breathing microbial VOCs and mycotoxins, and exactly how often to change your cabin and home air filters. Learn the difference between a $15 DIY fix and a $3,200 coil replacement, why a MERV 13 filter might wreck your old blower motor, and how one pediatrician diagnosed a car

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23:04

Belt Carry Systems for Parents: ClipTech vs MOLLE vs...

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2026/07/09

Daniel discovered modular belt carry systems and is now testing ClipTech, MOLLE, and magnetic pouches while parenting and renovating. This episode breaks down the actual mechanics of each attachment system—rotating C-clips, woven webbing straps, and magnetic latches—and what they feel like to use in real life. We cover the ratcheting belt foundation, the "forgot I was wearing it" metric for ADHD-friendly gear, and how to swap between parenting and tool loadouts without re-gearing from scratch.

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26:11

The Hidden Cost of Moving Boxes Six Feet

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2026/07/09

A pallet of freight travels thousands of miles for pennies per item — then costs thirty times more to move six feet across a warehouse floor. This episode unpacks pallet breaking: why it's the last human-dominated frontier in logistics, the three scenarios that force it, and the robotics innovations finally tackling a problem that costs the industry billions annually. From mixed-SKU perception challenges to remote-operated depalletizing systems, we explore what's coming that might finally kill the

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25:14

How Missile Interceptors Skip Customs in Hours

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2026/07/09

When national defense is on the line, does anyone stop to file customs paperwork? This episode unpacks the hidden logistics behind emergency weapons transfers—using the real-world case of Iron Dome interceptors moving from the UAE to Israel in 2026. We explore the parallel military supply chain: pre-negotiated government-to-government agreements, diplomatic clearances, and end-use certificates that replace commercial invoices. The civilian customs system is never the bottleneck—because it's never

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27:41

The 90-Second Tire Walk-Around That Could Save Your Life

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2026/07/09

Most drivers treat tire safety as a pressure-only problem. But the NHTSA data shows tire-related crashes spike every summer — and pressure sensors don't check tread depth, sidewall bulges, or alignment wear patterns. In this episode, we adapt the aviation walk-around for your car: a repeatable ninety-second protocol that catches tread separation, blowouts, and hydroplaning risks before they happen. We cover the quarter test vs. the penny test, how to read wear bars, the hand-feel technique for

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23:44

Custom GPTs: When to Build, When to Skip

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2026/07/09

Three million custom GPTs exist, but most collect dust after week one. This episode builds a decision framework for when a custom GPT actually earns its keep. We break down the three levers — system prompts, knowledge base upload, and custom actions — and explain why the car manual is the platonic ideal while the restaurant recommender is the cautionary tale. If you've ever stared at the "Create a GPT" button wondering whether to click it, this framework will save you time.

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36:18

How to Source Custom Furniture from China (Without...

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2026/07/09

Can normal people get museum-grade furniture made in China for half the price of local Israeli craftsmen? This episode breaks down the methodical process interior designers use — from factory vetting and prototype inspection to spec sheets and shipping logistics. We cover how to avoid the horror stories, what minimum order quantities really mean, and why the quality of Chinese furniture depends entirely on your spec sheet, not the geography. Whether you're a first-timer or considering hiring a

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24:26

Is Organic Worth It for Your Toddler?

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2026/07/09

Hannah in Jerusalem wants to know if the organic food she buys for her toddler is actually worth it, especially given that Israel’s pesticide use is unusually high. We dig into the real data on the Dirty Dozen, the Clean Fifteen, and what “organic” actually certifies. This episode breaks down the honest, crop-by-crop answer to one of the most stressful questions in the produce aisle.

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20:41

How to Build a Kid-Safe Electronics Workshop

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2026/07/08

A parent named Daniel asks how to pass his love of electronics to his one-year-old son Ezra without exposing him to electrical hazards. This episode explores the practical side of building a safe, low-voltage electronics workspace at home — from the physics of why 3.3V DC is non-lethal to the real risks of small parts and curious mouths. We cover the tools that make modern hobby electronics safer than ever, the safety rituals every young tinkerer should learn, and how to structure a child's

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23:16

LoRa Through Concrete: Real-World Parking Sensor Physics

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2026/07/08

You bought a LoRaWAN board promising 15km range, but your parking sensor can't reach two floors up through concrete and rebar. This episode breaks down exactly what's happening when your signal hits a building — regulatory power limits, sub-band fragmentation, spreading factor tradeoffs, and the brutal attenuation numbers for reinforced concrete. We cover why ADR works against you in parking garages, how duty cycle rules vary by region, and the counterintuitive fixes that actually work: locking

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29:03

Why Lift 47 Breaks Your Back

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2026/07/08

Daniel finished a week of heavy lifting with rigid Euro boxes, no problem. Then a half-empty cardboard box at the end of the move gave him a lumbar strain. This episode unpacks why — the razor-thin safety margin of the spine, how creep and muscle fatigue quietly erode your protection over hours, and why cardboard boxes are mechanically worse than heavier loads. We also cover what recovery looks like when bed rest isn't an option (because the boxes still need unpacking). Moving season is here, and

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24:13

Find the Quietest Time to Drive Using Google's API

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2026/07/08

Daniel noticed his nocturnal delivery runs through Jerusalem felt quieter at certain hours — but he wanted confidence intervals, not vibes. This episode walks through how to programmatically query Google's Routes API, dump results into BigQuery, and use percentile analysis to find the exact quietest 45-minute window for any route on any day. We cover sampling strategy, API mechanics, the free tier math, and why Jerusalem's Shabbat-driven traffic patterns make this genuinely non-trivial. No gut

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29:11

The Cage That Thinks It's a Border

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2026/07/07

What if a walk-in closet could legally function as a border checkpoint? That's the reality of modern bonded warehousing. While most people picture massive portside facilities stacked with shipping containers, e-commerce and air freight are driving demand for bonded spaces as small as 200 square feet. This episode explores the strange legal fiction where goods sit on U.S. soil but haven't legally arrived—and how customs bonds, surety companies, and twelve warehouse classes make it all work.

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33:26

Alibaba’s B2B Engine: The $200B Trade You’ve Never...

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2026/07/07

Most people know Alibaba for AliExpress, but the real story is Alibaba.com—the B2B platform that moves $150-200 billion in goods annually, dwarfing AliExpress’s $60-80 billion. While AliExpress gets all the tariff headlines and app store drama, Alibaba.com operates on 60-70% margins as the stealth engine connecting Chinese factories to global wholesalers. This episode unpacks how the two platforms form a closed loop: B2B builds supply chain dependency, B2C acts as a demand-sensing antenna. We break

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29:53

LiFePO4 Batteries: The Workhorse Chemistry for DIY...

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2026/07/07

Most hobbyists accidentally choose the wrong battery chemistry every time they click "buy" on Amazon. LiFePO4 — lithium iron phosphate — delivers 2,000 to 5,000 cycles, won't catch fire when overcharged, and sits at a rock-steady 12.8 volts from 90% down to 20% state of charge. This episode breaks down exactly what capacities make sense for 12V and 24V projects, how to connect them using XT60 adapters, and why a $20 inline fuse is the cheapest insurance you'll ever buy. We cover the four-cell series

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33:01

What Actually Stops $700M: Sovereign Payment Plumbing

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2026/07/07

When Israel's Attorney General blocked a last-minute 700 million shekel budget amendment for yeshivas during wartime, the money didn't stop because a bank account was frozen. It stopped because an authorization code was never validated in the Bank of Israel's payment system. This episode pulls back the curtain on sovereign finance infrastructure — the Single Treasury Account, real-time gross settlement systems, and how a database query enforces political and legal decisions. If you've ever wondered

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26:17

Stacking Three Devices Into One Superphone

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2026/07/07

What if the best phone isn't a phone at all? This episode explores a radical build: stacking a standalone 5G hotspot, a mid-range Android phone, and a high-capacity battery into a single 3D-printed brick. We break down the antenna physics that make external antennas demolish internal phone radios, the Wi-Fi calling architecture that makes the whole thing work, and why this absurd-looking camcorder from 2026 might outperform any flagship in marginal coverage areas. For remote workers, off-grid users,

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