The ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying AI For Curious Beginners

Episode  Summary In this solo episode, host Cary Weston returns after a month-long recovery from deviated septum surgery. He shares updates on his health, the delay in launching the "Curiosity Club," and recent speaking engagements. Cary also dives into a powerful ChatGPT tip for complex tasks and answers listener mail covering real-life questions about using ChatGPT for business, writing, caregiv...

Episode Summary In this solo walk-and-talk episode, host Cary Weston goes back to the basics of using ChatGPT, focusing on the evergreen principles that make the tool — and other AI assistants like Copilot, Claude, and Gemini — more effective. Cary explains that success with AI isn't about memorizing prompts or clicking the right buttons, but about your mindset — how you communicate, guide, and co...

Episode Summary In this solo episode of The Chat GPT Experiment , host Cary Weston dives into a personal story of how he's using ChatGPT as a digital advocate to navigate a confusing and bureaucratic process. Cary is in the early stages of trying to build on a property near water, which involves dealing with complex municipal ordinances and slow communication from part-time local officials. To sta...

Episode Summary In this solo episode, host Cary Weston reflects on his experience serving on a murder trial jury over 20 years ago and draws powerful connections between that experience and how we use ChatGPT today. With no prior legal background, Cary had to make sense of complex and unfamiliar information—an experience that mirrors what many people go through when trying to understand new techno...

 Episode Summary In this solo episode, host Cary Weston shares his vision for the future of "conversational technology"—a shift from static, click-based interfaces to dynamic, two-way conversations with the tools we use every day. From Netflix to online shopping to travel planning, Cary walks through everyday frustrations and shows how tools like ChatGPT offer the perfect practice ground for what'...

In this solo episode, Cary Weston dives into a feature in ChatGPT Projects to help help you get more from them. Designed for those with the paid version of ChatGPT, Projects offer a powerful way to build focused workspaces that combine instructions, uploaded files, and consistent interaction—all under one roof. Cary breaks down how to set them up, why they matter, and offers real-world tips to get...

Episode Summary In this solo episode, host Cary Weston tackles a common question: How do I replicate a document, memo, or report using ChatGPT to save time and make the process easier? Cary shares real-world tips on how to reverse-engineer repetitive documents and set up a system with ChatGPT that can help you build those same documents faster in the future. Whether your data lives in meeting tran...

UPCOMING FREE WORKSHOP: "Creating A Marketing Strategy Project With ChatGPT", 9/17/25 - Register Here Episode Summary In this solo episode, Cary tackles one of the biggest frustrations professionals face with ChatGPT: getting vague, unhelpful answers even after what feels like a clear prompt. He shares a simple, powerful four-part framework that transforms how you communicate with AI—turning ChatG...

UPCOMING FREE WORKSHOP: "Creating A Marketing Strategy Project With ChatGPT", 9/17/25 - Register Here Episode Summary In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment , Cary welcomes Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner and host of the AI Explored podcast. Michael shares his journey from launching Social Media Examiner to becoming a leading voice in helping marketers and entrepreneurs under...

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, host Cary Weston dives deep into one of the most commonly asked features about ChatGPT: Memory . As summer winds down and routines return, Cary uses this time to unpack what memory actually is in ChatGPT, how it works, and why it matters. He offers a clear, user-friendly breakdown of how to manage memory settings, the difference between memory and custom inst...

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, host Cary Weston dives into a batch of real listener questions submitted through the podcast's website. He shares his perspective, tips, and best practices for using ChatGPT effectively—covering everything from voice tone customization to managing complex family schedules. Cary emphasizes the importance of curiosity and how ChatGPT can act as both an intern a...

Episode Summary  Cary tackles one of the most common questions he hears in workshops: "Can I trust ChatGPT—or AI in general?" He explains that trust in AI depends on what you're trusting it for , and that the real key is working with AI rather than expecting it to work for you. Using stories, research, and examples, Cary lays out why transparency, verification, and human oversight are essential fo...

Episode 80 Summary: In this solo episode, host Cary Weston shares stories from a recent trip to the National Sports Card Collecting Show in Chicago with his 14-year-old son—a heartwarming moment that sets the tone. Cary then dives into a hodgepodge of updates and insights, including a helpful listener tip about ChatGPT task scheduling, details about the upcoming automation workshop, and two recent...

n this episode, Cary talks with Bill Gross , CIO of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) . Bill shares the story of how his CEO tasked him with preparing their 100+ person organization for an AI-powered future. With a background in computer science but little hands-on AI experience, Bill dove headfirst into learning—and then teaching—ChatGPT use cases across NEI. They dig into OpenAI's "Projects" fe...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment , host Cary Weston brings back Greg Howe, founder of Gimme Info , for a deep dive into how small businesses and solopreneurs can use AI and automation to reclaim their time. Greg specializes in helping non-technical professionals streamline daily operations using tools like Make.com, ChatGPT, and Gmail. Together, they unpack real-world use...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this solo summer episode, Cary Weston dives into listener feedback, experiments with ChatGPT's task scheduling features, and shares a new approach for improving workflow using what he calls the "employee" or "intern" method. He also announces the winner of the $100 listener survey gift card and previews what's coming next for the ChatGPT Experiment community. 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS The...

In this solo episode, Cary Weston reflects on the responses from the ChatGPT Experiment podcast listener survey and the feedback received from downloadable guides. He walks through a behind-the-scenes look at how he used ChatGPT to analyze listener input, identify common themes, and build new resources to better serve the audience. Cary also shares a new quiz-based prompt resource to help listener...

Take our LISTENER SURVEY with a chance to win $100 https://chatgptexperiment.com/listener-survey/ Episode Summary In this episode of the ChatGPT Experiment, Cary Weston chats with Tom Schwab, the Chief Evangelist Officer of Interview Valet, an agency that helps businesses grow by leveraging podcast interviews. The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of search, particularly how AI and Ch...

Take our LISTENER SURVEY with a chance to win $100 https://chatgptexperiment.com/listener-survey/ Episode Summary In this solo episode, Cary Weston dives into how small business owners and entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT to start or grow a business. Speaking from behind the wheel en route to another marketing workshop, Cary outlines five specific ways ChatGPT can support everything from business res...

Take our LISTENER SURVEY with a chance to win $100 https://chatgptexperiment.com/listener-survey/ EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Cary Weston talks with Paige and Mike Wilcox, owners of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness, about how they've been using ChatGPT to transform their fitness business in Bangor, Maine. From launching successful marketing campaigns to building clear internal systems for coaching,...

Take our LISTENER SURVEY with a chance to win $100 https://chatgptexperiment.com/listener-survey/ Episode Summary In this solo episode, Cary Weston, the ever-curious host of The Chat GPT Experiment , shares his personal and professional origin story; how a love for problem-solving and curiosity led him from deli work to launching his own agency, and eventually starting this podcast. Speaking from...

Take our LISTENER SURVEY with a chance to win $100 https://chatgptexperiment.com/listener-survey/ EPISODE SUMMARY In this solo episode, host Cary Weston takes listeners back to one of his most popular and useful frameworks: thinking of AI as your "amazing intern." He shares evergreen advice and practical tips for anyone, whether you're brand new or seasoned with ChatGPT, on how to shift your minds...

In this episode, Cary Weston sits down with Avrum Nadigel, a seasoned marriage and family therapist, author, musician, and self-proclaimed productivity nerd from Toronto. Avrum shares how he combines analog and digital tools—particularly ChatGPT—to track, reflect, and improve both his personal and professional life. From crafting a "board of directors" in ChatGPT made up of his favorite productivi...

Episode Summary In this episode of The ChatGPT Experiment Podcast , host Cary Weston takes a solo deep dive into a powerful real-life coaching session with a business leader he refers to as "Mark." Mark, the president of a company, struggles with spending too much time crafting thoughtful, relationship-preserving emails—a task that can consume half his day. Cary walks listeners through the emotion...

Episode Summary In this episode of the ChatGPT Experiment Podcast, host Cary Weston sits down with George B. Thomas—HubSpot expert, content strategist, and passionate advocate for human-centered technology. They dive deep into how AI, especially tools like ChatGPT, can help simplify complex tasks, reclaim time, and amplify impact. George shares his journey of curiosity, how he built the "superhuma...