The Humans in the Loop Podcast

In this podcast, I interview Tim Dixon, who is a recruitment leader and entrepreneur with two decades of experience building and scaling high-performing teams across Digital, MarTech and now Generative AI. He began his career in 2005, rising to Board level within ten years, leading multi-office teams of 70+, managing £26m+ in annual revenue, and securing long-term supply agreements with clients in...

What are the actually useful AI automations for small businesses – and what’s just spam at scale? In this episode of Humans in the Loop, I sit down with fellow South African and automation expert Ferdie Bester, founder of Nightjarr , to unpack what’s really changing in digital marketing with AI, and where the real opportunities are. We get into how large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini are...

What if Silicon Valley’s biggest promises - AI breakthroughs, self-driving cars, billion-dollar unicorns - are built on wishful thinking? Emmanuel Maggiori is a CTO, author, and serial myth-buster who’s spent years on the inside of the tech industry. In this interview, he dissects the hype and exposes the reality behind the biggest stories in tech. He explains: * Why self-driving cars aren’t actua...

What is a large language model? ChatGPT doesn’t think. It predicts. In this fast, focused session, you’ll learn: * What a large language model (LLM) actually is * How it works, in plain terms * The key difference between simulated intelligence and real intelligence - and why that matters (it matters a lot) * What these tools are great at - and where they fall short In 15 minutes, you’ll have the f...

Heather Baker breaks down the AI bubble in simple terms: why valuations have exploded, what’s driving the hype, and what could cause the crash. You’ll see how fear of missing out, circular investing, and over-promising have pushed the AI market to risky heights. We’ll look at companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, what investors such as Michael Burry and Jamie Dimon are warning about, and what histo...

AI Agents Explained, Simply and Truthfully. Everyone online is promising multi-billion-dollar businesses run by AI agents, but that’s not how agents work, at least not right now. They hallucinate, they break, and most of what you see on YouTube is just automation dressed up as agents. It’s called agent-washing. In this podcast, I go through what AI agents really are, how they actually work, where...

AI Billionaires: A handful of unelected people and organisations are deciding how AI develops, who benefits, and who gets left behind. In this 15-minute podcast, you’ll uncover the small circle shaping the AI revolution and how their choices affect your data, work, and freedom.⚡ Understand the game. 🚀 Don’t get played.🌐 Join the AI Edit to access all my sessions: https://ai-edit.thehumansinthel...

I’m joined by Christopher Lind - AI ethicist and business transformation specialist - for a sharp look at the biggest AI stories in the headlines. We cover:• AI workslop – the shiny but low-value content quietly killing productivity• MIT’s 95% flop report – why most AI pilots fail, and what’s really going wrong• KPMG’s 100-page prompt – is this the future of enterprise AI, or just a stopgap?• Are...

This is the story of how Mark Zuckerberg is not just running Facebook. He’s shaping your future, without your vote, without accountability. From Cambridge Analytica to Myanmar, from manipulating politicians to ignoring teen mental health, Zuckerberg’s track record is one of unchecked power and disregard for humanity. Now, with 700 million people using Meta AI every month, he’s becoming richer and...

Don’t make these AI business mistakes! AI promises speed, efficiency, and cost savings. But the hidden cost? Your brand. Most businesses aren’t losing trust because of AI “going rogue.” They’re losing it through everyday decisions: rolling out AI note-takers without consent, pretending bots are human, flooding the internet with boring content, and more. In this podcast, I break down the 5 ai busin...

Will AI steal our jobs? Maybe not just yet. But someone who knows how to use it better than you? That person absolutely will. In this podcast, I walk you through six mistakes SMART people are making every day that make them invisible, disposable, and easy to replace.👉 If you want to go deeper, join The AI Edit, my live coaching membership where I help you become a confident, purposeful AI user in...

The AI Adoption Strategy that ANY company should followThis podcast lays out the AI adoption strategy in 35 essential steps every CEO needs to take right now to lead their organisation through the AI era. Properly. It’s already being followed by over 3,000 CEOs. This is about making deliberate, strategic decisions that protect your business, unlock real value, and set you apart from competitors. I...

They want tool tips and course recommendations. But those questions are too small. The real ones are much harder:– How will AI reshape *every* part of my life?– How do I adapt, mentally, emotionally, practically?– How do I make sure I’m in the small group that benefits? Every human on earth will be affected by AI. No one gets to opt out. Yet most people are stuck at the tactical level, obsessing o...

Having an AI strategy is no longer optional - it’s essential (and not just for work). In this podcast, I’ll walk you through a practical, one-page framework to help you design your personal AI strategy. From filling knowledge gaps to discovering career opportunities, this is about preparing yourself to thrive in an AI-driven world. Ready to take control of your future? Watch now and start your jou...

AI and Children: Are your kids ready for the AI-driven future? Discover the essential skills children will need to thrive in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. From building critical thinking to protecting their data, this podcast dives into the actionable steps every parent, guardian, and teacher can take to prepare the next generation for what’s coming.👉 Ready to start your journey? Lis...