The Punks of AI Podcast

How do you actually get better results from ChatGPT and modern AI tools? In this episode we look at some practical AI Hacks, breaking down how context transforms AI output. We explain custom instructions, projects, long term memory, and why most frustration with AI comes from not giving it the right information upfront. We cover News of the Week, a fast paced rundown of the biggest AI releases rig...

Are we starting to form real relationships with AI?In this episode, we explore the rise of AI companion apps and why millions of people are building emotional connections with machines. From AI relationships and virtual partners to memory, voice, and companionship, we dig into what is really happening behind the hype. We test popular AI companion platforms, break down the latest stats, and ask the...

What does it mean to be creative in the age of AI? In this episode of Punks of AI, we sit down with Darren Hughes, a creative with over 30 years of experience spanning letterpress, digital agencies, and global brands, to talk honestly about how AI is reshaping creativity, craft, and creative careers. We explore prompt to code tools, AI as a new creative craft, and why vision, taste, and originalit...

The Algorithmic Confessional, the final part of our first series! We reveal the strangest things we’ve asked ChatGPT lately. This week got properly unhinged:🤖 Kenny asked why Louis’ eyes track when he sleeps, and if he’s actually a robot.🎤 Phil’s daughter loves One Direction, so he used AI to make Harry Styles pose outside “Harry’s Tiles” in a dress made of tiles.💻 Louis kept things nerdy as ev...

What happens when people start falling in love with their chatbots? From virtual fiancés to $200-a-month AI boyfriends, the AI relationship economy is booming, and we’re diving right into it. In this episode, we explore the wild, funny and slightly terrifying world of AI romance.💌 A woman married her chatbot.💸 Some people pay monthly for affection.🧠 And nearly a million Brits have tried AI comp...

Louis is here with the Top 5 AI News stories of the week! ⚡ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest AI trends, tech breakthroughs, and AI updates shaping the future. This week’s highlights include:🤖 Odyssey 2 – next-gen video generation tech🦾 AI Robots making waves in automation👟 Nike’s robot-built shoes redefining manufacturing🌍 World Labs and their latest innovation🧠 Tencent’s 3D imagery p...

Everyone’s busy perfecting prompts, but barely anyone’s talking. Literally. 🎙️ This week we’re showing you why hitting that little microphone icon might be the most underrated AI move out there. It’s not fancy, it’s just real. When you speak your thoughts instead of typing them, you stop editing yourself. You ramble, you get emotional, you sound human, and the AI actually gets you better. This wee...

What happens when you let artificial intelligence plan your dinner? Absolute chaos. In this episode of Punks of AI, we hand the menu over to an AI fruit machine that picks five random ingredients. The result? Sausage roll, beetroot, peanut butter, prawns, and jelly beans. Yeah… we ate it. Between bites, we talk about how people are actually using AI for food, from meal planning and budgeting to ai...

Welcome to the very first episode of Punks of AI, a new tech podcast exploring the wild, wonderful, and occasionally weird world of artificial intelligence. Each episode is a mix of ideas, humour, and unexpected stories from people who are pushing creativity, tech, and curiosity to new places. In our debut episode, we chat with Phil Birchenall, who brings heart and humour to AI. From building a do...