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Slop World

Juan Faisal / Kate Cook

Juan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.

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00:22:44

Why AI Productivity Tools Are Sabotaging Your Focus...

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2025/11/14

AI productivity tools were supposed to help, but they often end up getting in the way of getting any work done. Microsoft says the average worker gets hit 275 times a day, and many of those dings now come from the same AI tools that promised to keep us focused. Juan and Kate talk about how AI for business has turned into a distraction machine, how Copilot and similar tools push prompts no one asked for, and whether engagement metrics are driving this productivity mess.🫟 ADDITIONAL

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00:24:10

OpenAI and the Future of AI: Something’s Not Adding Up

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2025/11/06

OpenAI’s gone full YOLO: agents that work for you, a Sora app that feels like TikTok, an AI browser that wants to replace Chrome, and a new “adult freedom” stance. Juan and Kate dig into the logic, or lack of it, behind OpenAI’s everything-everywhere strategy, and why even its biggest users are starting to push back.🫟 Additional ResourcesThe AI Resisters (Axios) https://www.axios.com/2025/10/19/ai-resistance-students-codersWorkforce Outlook: The Class of 2026 in the AI Economy

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00:23:46

The Rise of AI Workslop: Fake Work, Real Burnout |...

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2025/10/30

AI-generated work slop is here, and it’s haunting offices everywhere.In this Halloween Special episode of Slop World, Juan and Kate dive into the rise of zombie workers, Sam Altman “endorsing” the Dead Internet Theory, and how the way AI is being used in corporate America is quietly killing both productivity and creativity.Watch the full episode for a very special Halloween-themed curated slop.🫟 Topics00:00 - Halloween Special on AI, Zombies, and Slop00:42 - Zombie Workers and the Rise of Work

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00:23:25

The AI Security Time Bomb: Vibe Coding, New Scams,...

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2025/10/23

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Juan and Kate talk about one of the most controversial aspects in the AI arms race: SECURITY. From the rise of “vibe coding” (AI that writes your code for you), to AI-powered scams, they unpack how the "move fast and break things" approach is opening -once again?- the door to major exploits, both in computers and humans.🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not

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00:29:32

Adult Chatbots, Toxic AI Lovers, and the Tilly...

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2025/10/16

From Sora 2 to AI actresses and chatbots that flirt back, Juan and Kate talk about what happens when the people we watch (or fall for) aren’t real. From Tilly Norwood’s Hollywood rollout to the rise of digital companionship, this episode looks at how we got here... and why we might already be hooked.🫟 Resources for Parents: MAMA – Mothers Against Media Addiction: https://wearemama.org/Sign up for the MAMA newsletter: https://wearemama.org/connect/Join a local chapter:

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00:28:49

Karen Hao's Empire of AI, Italian Brainrot, and the...

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2025/10/07

This week, Juan and Kate discuss Karen Hao’s "Empire of AI," which reveals how Silicon Valley’s utopian ideals evolved into a global power grab, before jumping into AI's most solid use case to date: Italian Brainrot. And we don't want to spoil the end, but it might or might not include discussing Viktor Orbáns social media playbook.Join us in the slop. We’re all heading there anyway, so come as you are and bring some friends (maybe an old enemy or two?).🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and

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00:20:44

AI Co-Workers, Prompt Injection Risks, and the Rise...

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2025/09/30

From office bots to hacked prompts to AI podcasts no one asked for, Juan and Kate wrestle with a future that feels equal parts genius and garbage. Welcome to the age of slop—where everything’s automated, but nothing’s intentional.🫟 About Slop WorldJuan and Kate plunge into the slop pile—AI news, cultural shifts, and the future’s endless curveballs. They’re not here to sanitize the mess; they’re here to wrestle with it, laugh at it, and find meaning where you least expect it.🫟 Juan Faisal:-

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00:01:06

I'M DONE! (Why I'm Quitting this Podcast)

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2025/09/26

Been away for a minute. Here's why...

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00:26:26

Why Your AI Career Needs Real-World Community, Not...

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2025/05/20

Think breaking into AI is all about mastering the latest tools or writing perfect prompts? Not even close. In this episode, Rita Sargsyan shares the one thing that's helped her stand out in AI: if you're relying only on online courses, you’re missing out. As director of the IDEAS program, she breaks down how to build real skills, connect with learning communities and industry mentors, and navigate the challenges of tech. Plus, Rita unpacks the tension between AI and creatives, offering her

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00:20:16

Are You Too Quiet? How Women Can Get Noticed in AI |...

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2025/05/01

If the system keeps erasing you, maybe it was never meant to see you. This week, we go deep with Verena Weber -AI consultant, former Amazon data scientist, and founder of Women in Tech- to unpack the hidden architecture of exclusion in AI. From microaggressions and confidence myths to systems that literally ignore female users, Verena reveals why so many women feel like they’re falling behind, even when they’re doing everything “right.”We talk strategic self-promotion (without selling your soul),

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00:19:49

Empowering Underserved Youth Through AI Education |...

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2025/04/25

In this conversation, Jacques Potts discusses his mission to bring AI education to underserved communities, emphasizing the importance of accessibility and creativity in tech learning. He shares his personal journey growing up in Chicago and how it shapes his approach to education. Jacques highlights the need for engaging teaching strategies that resonate with youth, integrating cultural elements into tech education, and the significance of discussing AI ethics. He also provides insights for parents

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00:22:57

From Nickelodeon to AI: How to Knock Down Industry...

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2025/04/08

What if the industry doors don't open for you? You knock them down (and AI tools can help). In this episode of Creativity & Robots, Juan interviews Rachel Leventhal, a pioneering creator and technologist who has been at the forefront of media and technology since the 90s, from Nickelodeon CD-ROMs to AI-powered filmmaking at Backlot AI. We talk about AI collaboration, breaking into filmmaking, and the mindset that fuels innovation.🤖 Additional Яesources:- Backlot AI:

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00:41:48

Hope, Fear & Curiosity: The Emotional Side of AI...

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2025/04/01

Anger, curiosity, and fear are understandable reactions to AI disrupting how we work—and threatening our livelihoods. But can creative professionals really afford to ignore it?Machine Cinema co-founders Fred Grinstein and Minh Do join me for a candid conversation on how AI is reshaping filmmaking, changing the way we collaborate, and the human skill AI just can’t replace (and why that matters).🤖 Additional Яesources:- Machine Cinema: https://machinecinema.ai/- Fred's LinkedIn:

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00:38:05

AI & Critical Thinking: Is Learning Changing for the...

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2025/03/25

Is AI fundamentally altering how we learn, create, and think? Are we sharpening our minds, or inadvertently outsourcing critical thinking to robots? This week, we delve into the complex intersection of AI and education with Kyle-Prescott Ogunbase, an AI educator and digital strategist from Newsela and Superhuman.Imagine a classroom where students, deeply engaged with AI tools, are rapidly coding applications, generating digital art, and even building their own video games. Kyle's AI-powered

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00:31:47

AI Won’t Fix Mediocre Marketing—Here’s What Actually...

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2025/03/18

AI is transforming marketing, but most teams are either overwhelmed or winging it. 💩In this episode, AI marketing expert Catherine Toms shares what’s actually working, what’s just hype, and how to stay ahead without burning out. Plus, the best AI tools, the biggest mistakes marketers make, and why great strategy still beats great tech.Our guest Catherine Toms is an AI marketing consultant, and speaker focused on helping teams use AI strategically. With 25+ years in marketing, she’s trained over

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00:29:01

Save Hours on HR Work with AI: Kari Naimon Explains How

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2024/12/03

Want to see real use cases of AI remaking HR workflows? HR expert and founder of AIxHR, Kari Naimon, explains how small businesses and HR teams can save time, streamline repetitive tasks, and boost productivity with generative AI. Learn how to craft effective prompts, create quick wins, and collaborate with IT to integrate AI into your processes. With actionable steps you can implement today, this episode shows how AI can improve workflows and help your team focus on what matters most.🤖

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00:39:57

AI Workflows That Help Small Teams OUTSMART Big...

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2024/11/07

David vs. Goliath, AI edition! In this episode, Juan Faisal and Andrew White discuss how small teams and solopreneurs can leverage AI to enhance creativity, improve their workflows, and compete against larger companies. Plus... is AI really democratizing content, or is it all PR bulls#!t?🤖 Additional Яesources: Scade: https://www.scade.pro/ (Try for free for 1 month using code ROBOTS) Scade community - https://community.scade.pro/ Andrew White's LinkedIn:

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00:37:29

Has AI Broken Journalism? The Role of AI in Newsrooms...

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2024/10/01

"AI has played a role in journalism for quite a while." In this episode, Pete Pachal comes to chat about the transformative impact of AI on journalism and how journalists can use artificial intelligence, addressing both the challenges and opportunities it presents. We cover the importance of managing expectations around AI's capabilities, the historical context of machine-generated content in newsrooms, and the need for ethical practices in AI implementation. We also discuss the million-dollar

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00:35:40

The Rise of AI Filmmaking in Europe | Producer Matt...

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2024/09/24

How is AI transforming the craft of filmmaking in Europe? Just back in Wroclaw after his California tour, filmmaker Matt Szymanowski talks about how AI is disrupting the film industry and why Europe has some catching up to do. Drawing from his upcoming documentary, A Human Future, Matt explores what's working in AI-powered storytelling, what's falling short, and how creatives can stay ahead in 2024 and 2025. He also shares his efforts to build a community of AI-driven creatives in Poland and

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00:38:48

Are You Losing Rights to AI-Generated Content? IP...

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2024/09/17

Are you confused about what copyright law protects now that AI is out in the wild? Intellectual Property Attorney Brooke Smarsh explains what’s covered, what isn’t, whether AI-generated content can be copyrighted, and what’s fair game when training models—plus, why taking the time to understand this topic today could save you from expensive headaches tomorrow.⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode offers insights on AI and copyright but should not, under any circumstances, be interpreted as legal advice. 🤖

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