159 – I Think I Start at the Bottom

Adam and Daniel talk about: new dining room furniture, Disney’s new drone show, vaccinations for sydney (the dog), and father’s day. Numerous emails, texts, and voicemails are played in the contact segment and Daniel once again brings in a perfect score on the news quiz.

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158 – He Doesn’t Cuss on His Show

Adam and Daniel talk about: having beer with coworkers, Gay Days in Orlando, night-blooming cacti, Sydney (the dog), and a restaurant experience. They also evaluate if Amazon Prime is still worth the money.

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Voice: 707-61-DEATH (33284)

157 – Literally a Banquet Room in the Back

Adam and Daniel discussed using new audio tools for their podcast, legal proceedings involving Donald Trump, and personal stories about Disney parks and home improvement projects. They explored the evolving television landscape, shared humorous anecdotes about comedy shows, and made speculations about various topics like religion and relationships.

156 – My Heart was Broken by Her Story

Daniel and Adam reflected on their friendship and the inception of their show, which began around 2010. They revisited their old podcast, ‘Dubious Intent’, and discussed various topics, including significant events that occurred in 2010. They shared personal experiences and observations about their neighborhoods, mental well-being, and physical activity. They also had a light-hearted conversation about speculating on their neighbors’ activities and disagreed on the usage of garages.

They discussed the upcoming season of Survivor, revealing that a host of the political podcast Pod Save America would be a contestant. They also shared personal details about the hosts of Pod Save America and reviewed a text message from a listener regarding an error in the show notes. The conversation further touched upon Daniel’s experiments with a new tool, the potential of an audio equivalent to image generation, and their previous attempts to compose music. Lastly, they discussed a local news story about a convicted murderer running for Palm Bay City Council in Florida and a house across the street from Adam’s neighborhood that had been a source of disturbance.

155 – Hey, How Do I Change Your Voice?

Daniel and Adam addressed a question from Auntie Scott about their mother’s relationship with Jesus and clarified their personal views on religion. They also discussed a complaint from their friend, Joe Baans, about the frequent commercial interruptions on their podcast. They considered eliminating pre-roll ads as a potential solution and Daniel committed to finding a way to keep the smart ads while eliminating pre-rolls. Lastly, Adam shared his upcoming free weekend and his excitement about learning new things, which led to a light-hearted conversation about AI and its applications.

Daniel and Adam discussed the latest developments in language processing, including OpenAI’s Llm 4.0 and Google’s Gemini 1.5. They praised the capabilities of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, particularly its lifelike conversational skills, and the forthcoming mobile app. Daniel also introduced the ChatGPT App, which generates stories and responds to user input, and suggested its potential appeal to older listeners. They ended the conversation by discussing the potential of AI for conversational paths, historical corrections, and even podcast co-hosting.

Finally, Daniel and Adam engaged in a light-hearted discussion on various topics including a four-foot-tall hen, encounters with aliens, and shared birthday celebrations for several individuals. They also discussed the privacy implications of using a co-pilot at work, particularly in relation to accessing sensitive information and the potential consequences of inadvertent file sharing. Lastly, they explored future plans, such as Adam’s preference for being cremated and the creation of a custom theme song for a podcast called “Throwing Down.”