Prompting Curiosity

In this episode we talk about what vibe coding actually is, where the term came from, and why it’s showing up everywhere right now. I break down how vibe coding differs from AI-assisted coding, why the distinction matters, and what’s exciting and risky about both. The goal is to help you understand what’s real, what’s hype, and how to approach this space with curiosity instead of confusion. Main T...

Let’s get curious about Google Notebook LM! I walk through what it is, how it works, what makes it different from ChatGPT, and how I’ve personally used it to create mind maps, slide decks, and one-sheets. We also talk about learning styles, hallucinations, citations, pricing, and why this tool feels especially aligned with how I believe AI should be used. Main Topics Covered What Google Notebook L...

In this episode I break down whether it’s actually worth paying for ChatGPT or sticking with the free tier. I walk through the concrete differences between free and Plus, talk honestly about what matters and what doesn’t, and explain why “worth it” is always subjective. This episode is less about convincing you and more about giving you enough clarity to decide for yourself. Main Topics Covered Wh...

In this episode, I share how a small, easily ignored setting completely changed ChatGPT’s responses…in a good way. I discuss the personalization settings, including base tone, custom instructions, memory, and advanced settings, and go into detail about how “programming” ChatGPT how to respond, immediately made for a WAY better user experience. If you’ve ever thought “this thing is fine but kind of...

In this episode I break down why ChatGPT will never truly write like you and why that’s actually a good thing. We get into what makes a human voice alive and dynamic, how large language models work, and a few tactical ways to help ChatGPT write closer to your voice when you need it to.  Main Topics Covered Title choice and leading with the truth The big ask from the questionnaire Why ChatGPT...

In this episode I share my predictions on who I think will win this AI race, both as it relates to the users and the industry. I break down the three traits that I believe will set people up for success, then shift into my present-moment take on which company seems best positioned to wear the crown. Along the way I get into the environmental realities, the big emotions that keep popping up around...

In this episode I break down how ChatGPT can support the process of writing and designing your sales pages. The conversation covers how Canvas works, how to feed ChatGPT the right input, and how to generate both the copy and a fully rendered mockup of your page. This episode clarifies what ChatGPT can actually do, what it can’t, and why it’s still an incredibly helpful tool for creating clear, eff...

In this episode I break down what people often misunderstand about ChatGPT and what it can actually do. I walk through the hard technical limits, the most common errors users make, and then share simple ways to become more fluent so you can get the most out of the model. This episode also covers recent updates from OpenAI, along with why sometimes the best use case for ChatGPT is…not using it at a...

In this episode I break down what NVIDIA is, why its GPUs (hint: these are the “chips” you hear so much about) became the backbone of the modern AI boom, and how CUDA locked in its dominance. The conversation moves from gaming history to trillion-dollar valuations and data centers stacked with H100s, offering a clear picture of why nearly every major AI system runs on NVIDIA hardware. Main Topics...

In this episode I dig into whether ChatGPT might get “Old Navy’d”, a concept that ties together capitalism, business strategy, and the evolving AI landscape. Using a Scott Galloway story about Gap and Old Navy as the jumping-off point, I explore what happens when a cheaper, “good-enough” alternative comes for the market leader. From Alibaba’s Qwen to DeepSeek’s leaner, lower-cost models, this epis...

This episode breaks down how to use ChatGPT to handle repetitive computer tasks and free up more time to do the things that actually matter. From bolding text and summarizing writing to creating podcast show notes and automating client responses, I outline a practical five-step process for turning your ChatGPT Projects into reliable digital assistants. Let the robots do the work! Main Topics Cover...

In this episode of ChatGPT Curious I walk you through OpenAI’s newest release, Atlas, a web browser launched October 21st for Mac users. I cover how to set it up, what you can actually do with it, and why I think it’s largely redundant to ChatGPT itself. This episode unpacks both the function and business play (in my opinion) behind Atlas, and how it might be signaling an AI slow-down. Main Topics...

This episode lays out exactly how to start using ChatGPT (in two super simple steps), for even the most beginner of users. I break down why using the tool is the best way to understand and critique it, share my take on AI as an equalizer, and walk through a surprisingly useful feature called “Schedules”. Let’s get curious. Main Topics Covered Why this episode exists (for true beginners) How ChatGP...

In this episode of ChatGPT Curious , we break down OpenAI’s newest release: Sora 2, the text-to-video model now living in its own app, Sora. From how diffusion models work to what the new invite-only platform looks like, we’re covering the tech, the ethics, and the implications. You’ll learn how Sora 2 generates videos, why it’s a big deal (for better and worse), and what it means for the future o...

In this episode we dig into why ChatGPT sometimes gives you garbage outputs and what you can do about it. From hallucinations and drift to bad prompts and long chats, we’ll cover the common pitfalls, what to do when it sucks, and how the imperfections of AI might actually be keeping your own skills sharp. Main Topics Covered WTF moments with bad ChatGPT outputs Why it’s math, not magic (probabilit...

This episode is all about custom GPTs: What they are, what they can do, and how to “build” one. If you’ve ever wished you could clone yourself, this is basically how you do it. In this episode I share how I created my own ChatGP-TA for the Instagram Intensive, the files and instructions I used to make it sound like me, and the simple steps you can take to “clone yourself” without writing a single...

This episode takes a look at the hype surrounding AI and asks a simple question: Are we in a bubble? Spoiler alert: ABSOLUTELY. To make sense of it, I dig into the history of the dot-com boom and bust, walk through today’s AI financials, and explore what it might mean for companies, investors, and everyday people like you and me. Main Topics Covered Audience Q: ChatGPT vs. Gemini What a bubble act...

In this episode of ChatGPT Curious I share a handful of ChatGPT features that you might not know about, and that I think you might find genuinely useful. These aren’t “hidden gems” or shiny distractions, they’re tools and settings I personally use and that I believe can improve both your user experience and the model’s outputs. From release notes and memory controls to project settings and the sur...

In this episode we’re talking about what it really takes to get ChatGPT to do what you want. From clarifying your own thoughts to understanding the basics of prompting, this is a how-to guide without the hoopla. Really though, it’s not that serious. Whether you're asking it to write an email or act as your assistant, specificity and clarity are the name of the game. Main Topics Covered Prompting =...

This episode is about giving you a clear, simple definition of a word that gets thrown around constantly: AI. You’re hearing it in every commercial, on every app, and in every new feature rollout. But what is it, really ? I share a plain-language definition — “software that can guess” — contrast everyday examples of AI with simple automation, and give quick context on where the term came from, how...

In this episode I give an introduction to using ChatGPT for content creation with a focus on practical strategies for repurposing your own work. You’ll hear about reverse prompting, using Projects to save instructions, and how to keep your taste and voice at the center of what you create. Main Topics Covered Recent ChatGPT outages and possible reasons Experimenting with Gemini and Google’s AI summ...

In this episode, I dig into whether you can trust ChatGPT, and what that question reveals about trust in general. From model changes and user backlash to the three pillars of trust (benevolence, integrity, competency), I share why double-checking is anon-negotiable and how personal responsibility plays into using AI. We talk about media incentives, misinformation, and why “important” is a slippery...

So… is ChatGPT actually coming for your job? In this episode, I walk you through the GPT-5 release, what’s new, what’s noise, and why I think most folks won’t even notice a difference. We’ll talk about how AI is being used at work, why the headlines can be misleading, where the tech still falls short, and why job-loss predictions are far from straightforward. Main Topics Covered Key GPT-5 updates...

In this episode of ChatGPT Curious, I lay the groundwork for understanding what ChatGPT actually is, without getting too lost in the weeds. I break down key terms like LLM and parameters, explain how the model was trained (hint: lots of math), why it sometimes spits out wrong info, and what all of this means for how you use it. I also touch on the environmental cost, what the free vs. paid version...

In this episode I dig into the environmental impact of using ChatGPT: energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions. I walk through the research, acknowledge the risk of whataboutism, and explain why comparisons to other systems matter when we're talking about true impact. Adopting a both/and approach, this episode is absolutely not about letting ChatGPT off the hook, it’s about putting thin...