https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NPTNI9387267476 en Copyright 2026 Inception Point AI Welcome to the I am GPT’ed show. A safe place to learn about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, Hugging Face, and what you need to know about Artificial Intelligence. I am your pilot and our co-pilots will be Chat GPT, Google’s Bard, and other experts, who promise to take it slow and have fun as we figure out how AI can benefit us the most. So whether you are just getting started or like me and just do not want to get left behind, sit back, relax and subscribe to the I am GPTED show. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ae4439b4-4d8e-11f1-9ed1-6b9aaafa2304/image/d88b5d42b317e150eee4e0cdd05fa245.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NPTNI9387267476 no episodic Inception Point AI Welcome to the I am GPT’ed show. A safe place to learn about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, Hugging Face, and what you need to know about Artificial Intelligence. I am your pilot and our co-pilots will be Chat GPT, Google’s Bard, and other experts, who promise to take it slow and have fun as we figure out how AI can benefit us the most. So whether you are just getting started or like me and just do not want to get left behind, sit back, relax and subscribe to the I am GPTED show. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Quiet. Please info@inceptionpoint.ai [Upbeat glitchy intro, then fade under] Hey, it’s Mal – your Misfit Master of AI, host of “I am GPTed,” where we skip the tech bro word salad and actually make these chatbots do something useful for once. Let’s talk about **one simple prompting technique** that instantly upgrades your results: **Role + Goal + Guardrails.** Most people open ChatGPT or Claude and type something like: “Write an email about the project delay.” Cool. That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. Try this instead: > “You are a diplomatic project manager who’s honest but calm. > Write a short email to my client explaining our project is delayed by one week because of a supplier issue. Focus on reassurance, propose a new timeline, and keep it under 150 words.” Same task. Totally different outcome. Role: diplomatic project manager. Goal: explain a delay and reassure. Guardrails: cause, new timeline, under 150 words. If your AI talks like a corporate robot in a hostage video, it’s usually because you didn’t give it a role, a goal, or guardrails. That’s on you… and yes, it was on me for way too long. --- Now, a **practical use case** you might not have tried yet: Use AI as your **“meeting de-bullshifier.”** After a meeting, brain-dump into your notes app: what people said, who promised what, what confused you. Then tell the AI: > “Act as my no-nonsense chief of staff. > Turn this messy meeting brain-dump into: > 1) a clear summary for my manager, > 2) a to‑do list with owners and deadlines, > 3) 3 follow‑up questions I should ask next time.” Suddenly your chaotic notes become a plan, not a guilt monument you avoid until Friday. --- Let’s hit **one common beginner mistake** – and yes, I made this one repeatedly while pretending I knew what I was doing: **Trying to get the perfect answer in one giant prompt.** I used to write these monster paragraphs: 15 requirements, 6 tones, 3 audiences, and a partridge in a pear tree. The AI would spit out something that technically checked the boxes but felt like oatmeal. The fix? **Think conversation, not commandment.** Start simple: “Give me a rough draft of X.” Then follow up: “Good start. Make it friendlier, cut 20%, and add one concrete example.” Your second or third round will usually be far better than your overloaded first try. Treat the AI like an intern you can iterate with, not a vending machine where you kick it until a perfect answer drops. --- Here’s a **simple exercise** to build your AI interaction muscles: Today, pick **one tiny task** you actually need: - an email - a summary - a social caption - a Slack message you’ve been avoiding Step 1: Ask plainly. No technique, no flair. Just: “Write a quick message to my coworker that I’ll be late on the report.” Step 2: Look at the result. Yawn. Step 3: Now upgrade with Role + Goal + Guardrails: > “You are my friendly but professional assistant. > Write a 3–4 sentence Slack message to my coworker explaining I’ll deliver the report tomorrow morning instead of today, briefly mention I’m waiting on data, and end by thanking them for their patience. Keep it casual, not formal.” Compare the two. Notice how fast the quality jumps when you’re specific. Do that once a day for a week. You will become “the AI person” at work without ever learning the phrase “autoregressive transformer.” --- Finally, a **tip for evaluating and improving AI content**: **Read it out loud.** If you wouldn’t say it to an actual human without cringing, don’t send it. Then ask the AI to help you fix it: - “Make this sound more like how a real person talks.” - “Shorten this by 30% without losing key details.” - “Point out any claims that might be wrong or need sources.” Treat every response as a **first draft**, not gospel. You’re the editor. The AI is the overconfident intern who needs supervision. --- Alright, that’s it for today’s dose of “I am GPTed.” If this helped you wrangle your favorite chatbot into something slightly less useless, **subscribe** so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks for listening, and for letting me publicly admit my own prompt disasters so you don’t have to. This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, head to **quietplease.ai** – that’s quietplease dot A I. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P Wed, 20 May 2026 08:04:48 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat glitchy intro, then fade under] Hey, it’s Mal – your Misfit Master of AI, host of “I am GPTed,” where we skip the tech bro word salad and actually make these chatbots do something useful for once. Let’s talk about **one simple prompting technique** that instantly upgrades your results: **Role + Goal + Guardrails.** Most people open ChatGPT or Claude and type something like: “Write an email about the project delay.” Cool. That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. Try this instead: > “You are a diplomatic project manager who’s honest but calm. > Write a short email to my client explaining our project is delayed by one week because of a supplier issue. Focus on reassurance, propose a new timeline, and keep it under 150 words.” Same task. Totally different outcome. Role: diplomatic project manager. Goal: explain a delay and reassure. Guardrails: cause, new timeline, under 150 words. If your AI talks like a corporate robot in a hostage video, it’s usually because you didn’t give it a role, a goal, or guardrails. That’s on you… and yes, it was on me for way too long. --- Now, a **practical use case** you might not have tried yet: Use AI as your **“meeting de-bullshifier.”** After a meeting, brain-dump into your notes app: what people said, who promised what, what confused you. Then tell the AI: > “Act as my no-nonsense chief of staff. > Turn this messy meeting brain-dump into: > 1) a clear summary for my manager, > 2) a to‑do list with owners and deadlines, > 3) 3 follow‑up questions I should ask next time.” Suddenly your chaotic notes become a plan, not a guilt monument you avoid until Friday. --- Let’s hit **one common beginner mistake** – and yes, I made this one repeatedly while pretending I knew what I was doing: **Trying to get the perfect answer in one giant prompt.** I used to write these monster paragraphs: 15 requirements, 6 tones, 3 audiences, and a partridge in a pear tree. The AI would spit out something that technically checked the boxes but felt like oatmeal. The fix? **Think conversation, not commandment.** Start simple: “Give me a rough draft of X.” Then follow up: “Good start. Make it friendlier, cut 20%, and add one concrete example.” Your second or third round will usually be far better than your overloaded first try. Treat the AI like an intern you can iterate with, not a vending machine where you kick it until a perfect answer drops. --- Here’s a **simple exercise** to build your AI interaction muscles: Today, pick **one tiny task** you actually need: - an email - a summary - a social caption - a Slack message you’ve been avoiding Step 1: Ask plainly. No technique, no flair. Just: “Write a quick message to my coworker that I’ll be late on the report.” Step 2: Look at the result. Yawn. Step 3: Now upgrade with Role + Goal + Guardrails: > “You are my friendly but professional assistant. > Write a 3–4 sentence Slack message to my coworker explaining I’ll deliver the report tomorrow morning instead of today, briefly mention I’m waiting on data, and end by thanking them for their patience. Keep it casual, not formal.” Compare the two. Notice how fast the quality jumps when you’re specific. Do that once a day for a week. You will become “the AI person” at work without ever learning the phrase “autoregressive transformer.” --- Finally, a **tip for evaluating and improving AI content**: **Read it out loud.** If you wouldn’t say it to an actual human without cringing, don’t send it. Then ask the AI to help you fix it: - “Make this sound more like how a real person talks.” - “Shorten this by 30% without losing key details.” - “Point out any claims that might be wrong or need sources.” Treat every response as a **first draft**, not gospel. You’re the editor. The AI is the overconfident intern who needs supervision. --- Alright, that’s it for today’s dose of “I am GPTed.” If this helped you wrangle your favorite chatbot into something slightly less useless, **subscribe** so you don’t miss future episodes. Thanks for listening, and for letting me publicly admit my own prompt disasters so you don’t have to. This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, head to **quietplease.ai** – that’s quietplease dot A I. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P 305 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6720359541 **I Am GPTed Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune remix of a game show theme] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips with just enough sarcasm to keep it real. No PhD required, no buzzwords that make your eyes glaze over. Today, we're leveling up your prompts because let's face it, most folks treat ChatGPT like a magic 8-ball. Spoiler: it's not. Grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, **the "Role + Context + Output" prompting technique**. It's dead simple: tell the AI who it is, what it knows, and exactly what you want. Ditch vague asks like "Tell me about fitness." I did that once – got a novel-length snoozefest. Before: "Help with diet." AI spits back generic broccoli worship. After: "You're a no-nonsense trainer for busy parents. I've got 30 minutes a day, hate salads, love tacos. Give me a 7-day meal plan with recipes under 5 ingredients." Boom – taco-fied, doable plans that actually fit my life. It's like giving directions to a lost puppy instead of yelling "Go!" Now, a **practical use case you novices might miss: meal prepping for weird diets**. Picture this: you're gluten-free, keto-curious, and your fridge is a war zone. Prompt Gemini like: "Act as a fridge detective. Inventory: eggs, spinach, chicken thighs, cheese, one sad avocado. Build 3 dinners under 20 minutes." It spits out recipes that save your wallet and sanity. I use this weekly – turns "What's for dinner?" into "Dinner's handled, sucker." Common beginner mistake? **Asking yes/no questions**. Yeah, I did this for months. "Is this email good?" AI: "Yes." End of story. Waste of electrons. Avoid it by forcing elaboration: "Rewrite this email as a pro salesperson, explain changes and why they work." Now you learn *and* get better output. Mea culpa – I was that guy. Quick **practice exercise**: Pick a household chore you hate, like laundry. Prompt Claude: "You're a lazy genius inventor. My laundry piles up because folding sucks. Invent 3 hacks using stuff in my home." Tweak it, try one today. Builds your prompt muscle without theory overload. Last, **evaluating AI content**: Read it aloud. Does it sound like a robot wrote fanfic? Fact-check two claims via Google. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Make this punchier, cut fluff, add real examples." Polish it like you'd edit your own drunk texts. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your sidekick, not your overlord. If this sparked your brain, **subscribe to I Am GPTed** wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to cheeky laugh track] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:01:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune remix of a game show theme] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips with just enough sarcasm to keep it real. No PhD required, no buzzwords that make your eyes glaze over. Today, we're leveling up your prompts because let's face it, most folks treat ChatGPT like a magic 8-ball. Spoiler: it's not. Grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, **the "Role + Context + Output" prompting technique**. It's dead simple: tell the AI who it is, what it knows, and exactly what you want. Ditch vague asks like "Tell me about fitness." I did that once – got a novel-length snoozefest. Before: "Help with diet." AI spits back generic broccoli worship. After: "You're a no-nonsense trainer for busy parents. I've got 30 minutes a day, hate salads, love tacos. Give me a 7-day meal plan with recipes under 5 ingredients." Boom – taco-fied, doable plans that actually fit my life. It's like giving directions to a lost puppy instead of yelling "Go!" Now, a **practical use case you novices might miss: meal prepping for weird diets**. Picture this: you're gluten-free, keto-curious, and your fridge is a war zone. Prompt Gemini like: "Act as a fridge detective. Inventory: eggs, spinach, chicken thighs, cheese, one sad avocado. Build 3 dinners under 20 minutes." It spits out recipes that save your wallet and sanity. I use this weekly – turns "What's for dinner?" into "Dinner's handled, sucker." Common beginner mistake? **Asking yes/no questions**. Yeah, I did this for months. "Is this email good?" AI: "Yes." End of story. Waste of electrons. Avoid it by forcing elaboration: "Rewrite this email as a pro salesperson, explain changes and why they work." Now you learn *and* get better output. Mea culpa – I was that guy. Quick **practice exercise**: Pick a household chore you hate, like laundry. Prompt Claude: "You're a lazy genius inventor. My laundry piles up because folding sucks. Invent 3 hacks using stuff in my home." Tweak it, try one today. Builds your prompt muscle without theory overload. Last, **evaluating AI content**: Read it aloud. Does it sound like a robot wrote fanfic? Fact-check two claims via Google. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Make this punchier, cut fluff, add real examples." Polish it like you'd edit your own drunk texts. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your sidekick, not your overlord. If this sparked your brain, **subscribe to I Am GPTed** wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to cheeky laugh track] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 202 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3346548092 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets lounge jazz] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today: prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my own boneheaded mistake, a quick drill to level up, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description, handcuffs, and a cheat sheet – keeps responses tight and on-point. Bad prompt? "Tell me about productivity." Yawn-fest: walls of generic fluff. My before example: ChatGPT spits back a TED Talk snoozer on Pomodoro timers and Eisenhower matrices. Now, the after: "Act as a no-BS factory worker who's punched the clock for 30 years. In exactly 150 words, list three productivity hacks using only office supplies. Example: 'Rubber bands for desk zen – snap 'em to refocus, not your boss's neck.'" Boom – gems like "Stapler resistance training: staple junk mail into oblivion for arm gains and inbox zero." Responses? Laser-focused, fun, useful. Try it; your AI won't wander off chasing hype. Practical use case for normies: **Meal planning on autopilot**. Not the obvious "write me a recipe." Nah – feed it your fridge scraps and schedule. "I'm a busy parent with picky kids, allergies to nuts, and these ingredients: chicken thighs, rice, carrots, yogurt. Create a 3-day meal plan with 20-minute preps, kid-approved twists, and shopping list under $20." Suddenly, dinner's sorted, wallet intact. I do this weekly – saves my sanity when life's a dumpster fire. Common beginner trap? **Vague enthusiasm**. We gush, "Make this awesome!" and get meh. Guilty as charged – early days, I prompted Grok for "cool business ideas" and got vaporware like "AI-powered toaster that predicts your mood." Facepalm. Avoid: Always specify output format, length, tone. "Generate five ideas in bullet points, each under 50 words, realistic for a side hustle under $100 startup." Boom, executable gold. Learn from my idiocy. Quick exercise: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "You're a sarcastic barista. Roast my bad habit: [insert yours, like 'procrastinating emails']." Tweak with roles – pirate, grandma, CEO – for 10 minutes. Builds your "steer the AI" muscle. You'll laugh, you'll learn. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output** – read aloud. Does it sound human, not robot? Check for repetition, fluff, or hallucinations (made-up facts). Fix by reprompting: "Rewrite this punchier, cut 30%, add two real-world examples." Iterate twice. Tech hype says AI's perfect; reality says it's your editor. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:01:57 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets lounge jazz] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today: prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my own boneheaded mistake, a quick drill to level up, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description, handcuffs, and a cheat sheet – keeps responses tight and on-point. Bad prompt? "Tell me about productivity." Yawn-fest: walls of generic fluff. My before example: ChatGPT spits back a TED Talk snoozer on Pomodoro timers and Eisenhower matrices. Now, the after: "Act as a no-BS factory worker who's punched the clock for 30 years. In exactly 150 words, list three productivity hacks using only office supplies. Example: 'Rubber bands for desk zen – snap 'em to refocus, not your boss's neck.'" Boom – gems like "Stapler resistance training: staple junk mail into oblivion for arm gains and inbox zero." Responses? Laser-focused, fun, useful. Try it; your AI won't wander off chasing hype. Practical use case for normies: **Meal planning on autopilot**. Not the obvious "write me a recipe." Nah – feed it your fridge scraps and schedule. "I'm a busy parent with picky kids, allergies to nuts, and these ingredients: chicken thighs, rice, carrots, yogurt. Create a 3-day meal plan with 20-minute preps, kid-approved twists, and shopping list under $20." Suddenly, dinner's sorted, wallet intact. I do this weekly – saves my sanity when life's a dumpster fire. Common beginner trap? **Vague enthusiasm**. We gush, "Make this awesome!" and get meh. Guilty as charged – early days, I prompted Grok for "cool business ideas" and got vaporware like "AI-powered toaster that predicts your mood." Facepalm. Avoid: Always specify output format, length, tone. "Generate five ideas in bullet points, each under 50 words, realistic for a side hustle under $100 startup." Boom, executable gold. Learn from my idiocy. Quick exercise: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "You're a sarcastic barista. Roast my bad habit: [insert yours, like 'procrastinating emails']." Tweak with roles – pirate, grandma, CEO – for 10 minutes. Builds your "steer the AI" muscle. You'll laugh, you'll learn. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output** – read aloud. Does it sound human, not robot? Check for repetition, fluff, or hallucinations (made-up facts). Fix by reprompting: "Rewrite this punchier, cut 30%, add two real-world examples." Iterate twice. Tech hype says AI's perfect; reality says it's your editor. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 270 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8001945707 # I am GPTed: "The Art of the Better Prompt" --- Hey, I'm Mal, and welcome back to *I am GPTed*. Today we're tackling something that'll actually change how you talk to AI—and no, it's not about memorizing some fancy framework with five syllables and a trademarked name. **The Technique: Specificity Over Politeness** Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI doesn't care if you say "please." It cares if you're *specific*. Most people treat their prompts like they're asking a stranger for directions. They're vague, hopeful, and then disappointed when they get a generic answer. Let me show you the before and after. *Before:* "Write me a LinkedIn post about AI productivity." *After:* "Write a LinkedIn post (150 words max) for a project manager who's skeptical about AI. Make it conversational, mention one specific productivity win (like saving 2 hours on status reports), and end with a question that invites comments. Use casual language—no corporate speak." See the difference? The second one actually works. I learned this the hard way after spending three months wondering why my AI outputs felt like they were written by a motivational poster. **A Use Case You Probably Haven't Considered** Most people think AI is for creative writing or coding. But here's where it actually saves my life: **decision documentation**. You know that moment when your team makes a decision, and three months later someone asks "why did we choose that?" and nobody remembers? Use AI to document it. Feed it the context, the options you considered, and the reasoning. It'll create a clear record in minutes. Future you will be grateful. **The Mistake I Still Make (And You Probably Do Too)** Asking AI to do too much in one prompt. I'll throw it a novel—five different tasks, contradictory requirements, the kitchen sink—and then act shocked when the output is mediocre. The fix? Break it into steps. One task per prompt. It's slower, but the quality jump is ridiculous. I know this. I *know* this. And I still catch myself doing the multi-task monster prompt at 11 PM when I'm tired. Don't be me. **Your Practice Exercise** Here's something simple you can do today: Take a real work problem you're currently facing. Write two prompts for it—one the way you normally would, and one with ruthless specificity. Run both. Compare. You'll see immediately why this matters. **Evaluating What You Get Back** When AI gives you something, don't just accept it. Ask yourself three things: Does this sound like *me*, or like a corporate training video? Does it have specifics, or is it full of vague platitudes? Would I actually use this, or would I spend 20 minutes rewriting it anyway? If the answer to that last one is yes, you need to iterate. Give it feedback. Tell it what's wrong. AI gets better when you push back. --- Thanks for listening to *I am GPTed*. If this helped you stop talking to your AI like it's a Magic 8-Ball, hit subscribe. And hey—this has been a Quiet Please production. Lea This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:06:07 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed: "The Art of the Better Prompt" --- Hey, I'm Mal, and welcome back to *I am GPTed*. Today we're tackling something that'll actually change how you talk to AI—and no, it's not about memorizing some fancy framework with five syllables and a trademarked name. **The Technique: Specificity Over Politeness** Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI doesn't care if you say "please." It cares if you're *specific*. Most people treat their prompts like they're asking a stranger for directions. They're vague, hopeful, and then disappointed when they get a generic answer. Let me show you the before and after. *Before:* "Write me a LinkedIn post about AI productivity." *After:* "Write a LinkedIn post (150 words max) for a project manager who's skeptical about AI. Make it conversational, mention one specific productivity win (like saving 2 hours on status reports), and end with a question that invites comments. Use casual language—no corporate speak." See the difference? The second one actually works. I learned this the hard way after spending three months wondering why my AI outputs felt like they were written by a motivational poster. **A Use Case You Probably Haven't Considered** Most people think AI is for creative writing or coding. But here's where it actually saves my life: **decision documentation**. You know that moment when your team makes a decision, and three months later someone asks "why did we choose that?" and nobody remembers? Use AI to document it. Feed it the context, the options you considered, and the reasoning. It'll create a clear record in minutes. Future you will be grateful. **The Mistake I Still Make (And You Probably Do Too)** Asking AI to do too much in one prompt. I'll throw it a novel—five different tasks, contradictory requirements, the kitchen sink—and then act shocked when the output is mediocre. The fix? Break it into steps. One task per prompt. It's slower, but the quality jump is ridiculous. I know this. I *know* this. And I still catch myself doing the multi-task monster prompt at 11 PM when I'm tired. Don't be me. **Your Practice Exercise** Here's something simple you can do today: Take a real work problem you're currently facing. Write two prompts for it—one the way you normally would, and one with ruthless specificity. Run both. Compare. You'll see immediately why this matters. **Evaluating What You Get Back** When AI gives you something, don't just accept it. Ask yourself three things: Does this sound like *me*, or like a corporate training video? Does it have specifics, or is it full of vague platitudes? Would I actually use this, or would I spend 20 minutes rewriting it anyway? If the answer to that last one is yes, you need to iterate. Give it feedback. Tell it what's wrong. AI gets better when you push back. --- Thanks for listening to *I am GPTed*. If this helped you stop talking to your AI like it's a Magic 8-Ball, hit subscribe. And hey—this has been a Quiet Please production. Lea This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 232 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9251389317 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm to cut through the "revolutionary" nonsense. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the AI what to do, dummy." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-playing prompt technique**. It's like hiring a grumpy barista who actually makes your coffee right instead of sloshing it everywhere. *Before example:* "Write a recipe for chocolate cake." You get a bland list from some robot chef. *After:* "You're a sassy French patissier who's had one too many espressos. Write a killer chocolate cake recipe that slaps." Boom – suddenly it's got flair, measurements that make sense, and tips like "Don't burn it like your last Tinder date." Try it; your AI stops sounding like a tax form. Practical use case for us mortals? **Job hunting cover letters**. Not the obvious "summarize my resume" drudgery. Tell Claude: "Act as a recruiter who's seen a million apps and hates fluff. Rewrite my bullet points into a cover letter for this marketing gig – make me sound competent but human." It spits out something punchy that lands interviews. I used this last week; got a callback faster than my ex ghosts me. Everyday win for beginners too broke for LinkedIn Premium. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts that get vague garbage**. "Make this better." Yeah, better how? I did this for months – asked Gemini to "improve my email" and got polite word salad. Avoid it by being bossy: specify length, tone, audience. "Rewrite this sales email to 150 words, super sarcastic for tech nerds, end with a call-to-action." Admit it, I was that guy wasting tokens on mush. Don't be me. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open Grok. Prompt: "You're my workout buddy who's brutally honest. Build me a 20-minute home workout for lazy evenings – no gym, include timers and trash-talk." Do it three times, tweak one variable each go – like "make it yoga" or "add music recs." Notice how responses sharpen? That's muscle memory for AI chats. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot or a real person? Fact-check two claims with a quick search. If it's hype-y, prompt: "Poke holes in this and fix 'em." Iterate till it's gold. Tech industry loves "game-changing," but yours should just work. That's your toolkit, misfits. Subscribe for more no-BS AI hacks – hit that button so you don't miss me mocking the next big "singularity." Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot laugh fades out.] *(Word count: 498)* For This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:03:08 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm to cut through the "revolutionary" nonsense. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the AI what to do, dummy." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-playing prompt technique**. It's like hiring a grumpy barista who actually makes your coffee right instead of sloshing it everywhere. *Before example:* "Write a recipe for chocolate cake." You get a bland list from some robot chef. *After:* "You're a sassy French patissier who's had one too many espressos. Write a killer chocolate cake recipe that slaps." Boom – suddenly it's got flair, measurements that make sense, and tips like "Don't burn it like your last Tinder date." Try it; your AI stops sounding like a tax form. Practical use case for us mortals? **Job hunting cover letters**. Not the obvious "summarize my resume" drudgery. Tell Claude: "Act as a recruiter who's seen a million apps and hates fluff. Rewrite my bullet points into a cover letter for this marketing gig – make me sound competent but human." It spits out something punchy that lands interviews. I used this last week; got a callback faster than my ex ghosts me. Everyday win for beginners too broke for LinkedIn Premium. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts that get vague garbage**. "Make this better." Yeah, better how? I did this for months – asked Gemini to "improve my email" and got polite word salad. Avoid it by being bossy: specify length, tone, audience. "Rewrite this sales email to 150 words, super sarcastic for tech nerds, end with a call-to-action." Admit it, I was that guy wasting tokens on mush. Don't be me. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open Grok. Prompt: "You're my workout buddy who's brutally honest. Build me a 20-minute home workout for lazy evenings – no gym, include timers and trash-talk." Do it three times, tweak one variable each go – like "make it yoga" or "add music recs." Notice how responses sharpen? That's muscle memory for AI chats. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot or a real person? Fact-check two claims with a quick search. If it's hype-y, prompt: "Poke holes in this and fix 'em." Iterate till it's gold. Tech industry loves "game-changing," but yours should just work. That's your toolkit, misfits. Subscribe for more no-BS AI hacks – hit that button so you don't miss me mocking the next big "singularity." Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot laugh fades out.] *(Word count: 498)* For This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 244 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7168136388 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm to cut through the tech-bro fog. I'm allergic to jargon, and apparently to success, but hey, we're in this together. Let's dive in. First up: the **"Role + Task + Format" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description instead of yelling orders at a confused intern. *Before example* – I once typed: "Tell me about productivity." Got a rambling essay on dopamine and kaizen. Useless. *After* – "Act as a busy dad juggling kids and a side hustle. Give me three dead-simple productivity hacks for my 9-5, in bullet points with one-sentence explanations." Boom: "Hack 1: Batch emails like dirty laundry – twice a day max, or drown." Responses sharpen up 10x because you're setting the scene, spelling out the job, and demanding structure. Try it; your AI won't ghost you. Now, a **practical use case you novices skip**: meal prepping with a twist. Don't just ask "What's for dinner?" Feed it your fridge inventory – "Fridge: eggs, kale, that sad chicken from Sunday, rice. Create a 3-day meal plan for one lazy adult who hates cooking, under 20 mins per meal, with grocery add-ons." It spits out recipes like "Kale-fried rice scramble – nuke rice, fry chicken scraps with eggs, wilt kale. Add sriracha. Done." Saved my weekends; beats DoorDash regret. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. I did this for months – vague prompts like "Help with resume," got generic fluff. Avoid it by **always adding specifics**: who you're targeting, your top skills, word count. Admit it, Mal, you wasted hours too. Now I specify, and poof, tailored gold. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone's voice memo app. Rant for 1 minute about a work problem – say, "Boss micromanages everything." Transcribe it, paste into ChatGPT: "Rewrite this rant as a polite email to my boss, keeping my frustration subtle." Edit the output. Repeat daily; you'll level up conversational AI skills like texting a sarcastic friend. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output** – read it aloud. If it sounds like a robot TED Talk, trash it. Ask for revisions: "Make this punchier, like a tweet thread." Or rate it yourself: 1-10 on clarity, usefulness, hype-level. Low score? Regenerate with "Fix the fluff, make it 30% shorter." Keeps the hype merchants at bay. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no nonsense. If it works, great; if not, blame my misfit genes. Subscribe wherever you pod, thanks for listening, and remember: this has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time – stay GPTed. [Outro music swells – sarcastic This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:04:23 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm to cut through the tech-bro fog. I'm allergic to jargon, and apparently to success, but hey, we're in this together. Let's dive in. First up: the **"Role + Task + Format" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description instead of yelling orders at a confused intern. *Before example* – I once typed: "Tell me about productivity." Got a rambling essay on dopamine and kaizen. Useless. *After* – "Act as a busy dad juggling kids and a side hustle. Give me three dead-simple productivity hacks for my 9-5, in bullet points with one-sentence explanations." Boom: "Hack 1: Batch emails like dirty laundry – twice a day max, or drown." Responses sharpen up 10x because you're setting the scene, spelling out the job, and demanding structure. Try it; your AI won't ghost you. Now, a **practical use case you novices skip**: meal prepping with a twist. Don't just ask "What's for dinner?" Feed it your fridge inventory – "Fridge: eggs, kale, that sad chicken from Sunday, rice. Create a 3-day meal plan for one lazy adult who hates cooking, under 20 mins per meal, with grocery add-ons." It spits out recipes like "Kale-fried rice scramble – nuke rice, fry chicken scraps with eggs, wilt kale. Add sriracha. Done." Saved my weekends; beats DoorDash regret. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. I did this for months – vague prompts like "Help with resume," got generic fluff. Avoid it by **always adding specifics**: who you're targeting, your top skills, word count. Admit it, Mal, you wasted hours too. Now I specify, and poof, tailored gold. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone's voice memo app. Rant for 1 minute about a work problem – say, "Boss micromanages everything." Transcribe it, paste into ChatGPT: "Rewrite this rant as a polite email to my boss, keeping my frustration subtle." Edit the output. Repeat daily; you'll level up conversational AI skills like texting a sarcastic friend. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output** – read it aloud. If it sounds like a robot TED Talk, trash it. Ask for revisions: "Make this punchier, like a tweet thread." Or rate it yourself: 1-10 on clarity, usefulness, hype-level. Low score? Regenerate with "Fix the fluff, make it 30% shorter." Keeps the hype merchants at bay. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no nonsense. If it works, great; if not, blame my misfit genes. Subscribe wherever you pod, thanks for listening, and remember: this has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time – stay GPTed. [Outro music swells – sarcastic This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 260 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4275446912 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor-of-the-month the tech bros are hyping next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too. I'm allergic to jargon – it's like gluten for my brain. Today: prompting hacks, real-life wins, my epic fails, a quick drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example"** prompting technique. It's my secret sauce for turning vague AI drivel into gold. Picture this like ordering coffee – don't just say "coffee," say "barista role: make me a double espresso, no sugar, extra hot, like you did for that guy last Tuesday who hated it weak." **Before example:** I once typed, "Write a email about my vacation." Got back a novel-length snoozefest. Yawn. **After:** "Act as a busy sales manager who's allergic to fluff. Write a 100-word email to my boss apologizing for missing a meeting due to vacation, keep it punchy and positive, example: 'Hey boss, gutted to miss the powwow – Hawaii called. Back fired up Monday. Thoughts?'" Boom – crisp, human, done. Works on any AI. Try it; your inbox thanks me. Next, a **practical use case you novices skip: meal planning for picky eaters or weird diets**. Not "summarize quantum physics" – that's tech-bro nonsense. Tell Grok: "Role: fussy home chef. Plan 5 dinners under 30 mins with chicken, broccoli, and rice only. No tofu lectures." Suddenly, you're eating like a boss, not starving. I use this weekly – saved my marriage from takeout hell. Everyday magic, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then rage-quitting when AI hallucinates**. "Tell me about history" – yeah, you'll get Wikipedia soup. I did this for weeks, yelling at my screen like a caveman. Avoid it: Always add specifics – who, what, why, length. "Explain the fall of Rome in 200 words, like I'm 12, with 3 key reasons and one analogy." Precision in, precision out. Learned the hard way, so you don't have to. **Quick exercise to level up:** Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Role: debate coach. Argue both sides of 'pineapple on pizza: yes or no?' in 150 words each, snarky tone." Read it aloud, tweak one side, reprompt. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles in 10 minutes. Do it now – pizza won't judge. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output? Read for "wiggle room" – does it hedge like a politician?** Good stuff is direct, sourced if needed, no fluff. Weak? Ask: "Rewrite this bolder, cut 50 words, add 2 real examples." Iterate till it shines. Tech industry promises miracles; this keeps it real. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI bubble. Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:01:49 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor-of-the-month the tech bros are hyping next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too. I'm allergic to jargon – it's like gluten for my brain. Today: prompting hacks, real-life wins, my epic fails, a quick drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example"** prompting technique. It's my secret sauce for turning vague AI drivel into gold. Picture this like ordering coffee – don't just say "coffee," say "barista role: make me a double espresso, no sugar, extra hot, like you did for that guy last Tuesday who hated it weak." **Before example:** I once typed, "Write a email about my vacation." Got back a novel-length snoozefest. Yawn. **After:** "Act as a busy sales manager who's allergic to fluff. Write a 100-word email to my boss apologizing for missing a meeting due to vacation, keep it punchy and positive, example: 'Hey boss, gutted to miss the powwow – Hawaii called. Back fired up Monday. Thoughts?'" Boom – crisp, human, done. Works on any AI. Try it; your inbox thanks me. Next, a **practical use case you novices skip: meal planning for picky eaters or weird diets**. Not "summarize quantum physics" – that's tech-bro nonsense. Tell Grok: "Role: fussy home chef. Plan 5 dinners under 30 mins with chicken, broccoli, and rice only. No tofu lectures." Suddenly, you're eating like a boss, not starving. I use this weekly – saved my marriage from takeout hell. Everyday magic, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then rage-quitting when AI hallucinates**. "Tell me about history" – yeah, you'll get Wikipedia soup. I did this for weeks, yelling at my screen like a caveman. Avoid it: Always add specifics – who, what, why, length. "Explain the fall of Rome in 200 words, like I'm 12, with 3 key reasons and one analogy." Precision in, precision out. Learned the hard way, so you don't have to. **Quick exercise to level up:** Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Role: debate coach. Argue both sides of 'pineapple on pizza: yes or no?' in 150 words each, snarky tone." Read it aloud, tweak one side, reprompt. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles in 10 minutes. Do it now – pizza won't judge. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output? Read for "wiggle room" – does it hedge like a politician?** Good stuff is direct, sourced if needed, no fluff. Weak? Ask: "Rewrite this bolder, cut 50 words, add 2 real examples." Iterate till it shines. Tech industry promises miracles; this keeps it real. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI bubble. Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 238 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1045898591 **Podcast Script: I am GPTed – Episode: Prompt Like a Pro (Word count: 498)** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too. Today: prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick drill to level up, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **topic-handle prompt**. It's like grabbing the two star players from a sentence – the key nouns – then forcing the AI to riff on them. Tech hype says LLMs "understand context" – please, they're just fancy parrots. But this technique turns vague mush into sharp gold. **Before example:** I say to ChatGPT, "Tell me about dogs." Yawn – I get a wiki dump: breeds, history, blah. **After:** "From 'Dogs are loyal pets that chase balls,' pick the two top topic handles – like 'loyal pets' and 'chase balls' – then write a funny, practical tip linking them." Boom: "Loyal pets like dogs chase balls because they're wired for it – train yours with a ball toss app to build unbreakable loyalty, turning fetch into obedience school." See? Specific, useful, zero fluff. Works on Claude, Gemini, Grok – try it. Next, a novice blindspot: **AI for grocery wars**. You're drowning in meal prep? Prompt: "Act as my frugal chef. From my fridge list – eggs, spinach, rice, cheap ground beef – make three 20-minute dinners under $5 per serving, with step-by-step no-fail instructions." Suddenly, week's sorted, wallet happy. Who knew AI beats DoorDash for busy parents or broke freelancers? Common newbie trap – and yeah, I fell flat on my face here: **vague prompts chasing magic**. I once begged Gemini, "Make me rich quick." Got lottery platitudes. Duh. Avoid by always adding **constraints**: who, what, how long, tone. "As a sarcastic sidekick, give me three side-hustle ideas for a night-owl introvert with $100 startup cash, each under 200 words." Boom – tailored gold. I wasted weeks; don't be me. Practice drill: Grab your phone, open Grok. Prompt: "Two topic handles from 'Coffee keeps me awake at work' – build a 1-minute productivity hack." Tweak it twice, compare outputs. Five minutes, you'll feel like an AI whisperer. Last tip: Evaluate AI slop by **human sniff test**. Read aloud – does it flow like a convo or robot essay? Check for hype words like "revolutionary." Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this to sound like a chill friend explaining over beer – cut fluff, add one real example." Iterate till it connects. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe wherever you pod – don't miss the misfit magic. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – sarcastic chuckle echo.] [End script] For more check out https:/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:04:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: I am GPTed – Episode: Prompt Like a Pro (Word count: 498)** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too. Today: prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick drill to level up, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **topic-handle prompt**. It's like grabbing the two star players from a sentence – the key nouns – then forcing the AI to riff on them. Tech hype says LLMs "understand context" – please, they're just fancy parrots. But this technique turns vague mush into sharp gold. **Before example:** I say to ChatGPT, "Tell me about dogs." Yawn – I get a wiki dump: breeds, history, blah. **After:** "From 'Dogs are loyal pets that chase balls,' pick the two top topic handles – like 'loyal pets' and 'chase balls' – then write a funny, practical tip linking them." Boom: "Loyal pets like dogs chase balls because they're wired for it – train yours with a ball toss app to build unbreakable loyalty, turning fetch into obedience school." See? Specific, useful, zero fluff. Works on Claude, Gemini, Grok – try it. Next, a novice blindspot: **AI for grocery wars**. You're drowning in meal prep? Prompt: "Act as my frugal chef. From my fridge list – eggs, spinach, rice, cheap ground beef – make three 20-minute dinners under $5 per serving, with step-by-step no-fail instructions." Suddenly, week's sorted, wallet happy. Who knew AI beats DoorDash for busy parents or broke freelancers? Common newbie trap – and yeah, I fell flat on my face here: **vague prompts chasing magic**. I once begged Gemini, "Make me rich quick." Got lottery platitudes. Duh. Avoid by always adding **constraints**: who, what, how long, tone. "As a sarcastic sidekick, give me three side-hustle ideas for a night-owl introvert with $100 startup cash, each under 200 words." Boom – tailored gold. I wasted weeks; don't be me. Practice drill: Grab your phone, open Grok. Prompt: "Two topic handles from 'Coffee keeps me awake at work' – build a 1-minute productivity hack." Tweak it twice, compare outputs. Five minutes, you'll feel like an AI whisperer. Last tip: Evaluate AI slop by **human sniff test**. Read aloud – does it flow like a convo or robot essay? Check for hype words like "revolutionary." Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this to sound like a chill friend explaining over beer – cut fluff, add one real example." Iterate till it connects. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe wherever you pod – don't miss the misfit magic. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – sarcastic chuckle echo.] [End script] For more check out https:/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 240 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7130159801 # I am GPTed: The Prompt That Changed Everything --- **[COLD OPEN]** Hey, I'm Mal, and welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the show where we turn you into someone who actually knows what they're doing with AI instead of just asking ChatGPT to write your grocery list. Though, hey, no judgment. I've been there. Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that'll make your AI responses go from "meh" to "wait, how did it know that?" Spoiler alert: it's not magic. It's just being specific. Revolutionary, I know. **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE]** Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI is like a really smart golden retriever. Throw it a vague command, you get vague results. Be crystal clear, and suddenly it's doing backflips. The technique is called **context stacking**—and it's exactly what it sounds like. You don't just ask your question. You give the AI the who, what, when, where, and why first. Let me show you the difference. **Bad prompt:** "Write me a professional email." **Good prompt:** "Write a professional email from a project manager to a client who's upset about a delayed deadline. The tone should be apologetic but confident—we have a plan. Keep it under 150 words. Use their name (Sarah) and reference the specific project (Website Redesign Phase 2)." See the difference? The first one gets you corporate boilerplate. The second one gets you something you'd actually send. **[SEGMENT 2: THE PRACTICAL USE CASE]** Here's where most people sleep on AI: **brainstorming with constraints**. Not the "write me a novel" stuff. I'm talking real life. You're planning a birthday party for someone who's impossible to shop for. Instead of spiraling, ask Claude: "I'm throwing a 40th birthday party for someone who loves hiking, hates small talk, and has a weird sense of humor. Give me five activity ideas that don't involve forced mingling." Boom. Actual useful suggestions tailored to a real human. Or you're stuck on how to explain a complex work concept to your non-technical team. Feed your AI the concept, your audience, and one constraint—"no PowerPoint jargon"—and you've got a script in minutes. **[SEGMENT 3: THE BEGINNER MISTAKE]** The biggest mistake I see? And I'm admitting this because I did it for like three months: people don't iterate. They ask once, get a response, and think that's the final answer. Wrong. Dead wrong. AI responses are drafts. They're starting points. If something's off, you tell it what's wrong and ask again. "That's too formal" or "Make it shorter" or "I meant this kind of funny, not that kind of funny." Each time, it gets closer to what you actually want. I used to think I was bad at prompting. Turns out I was just impatient. **[SEGMENT 4: THE PRACTICE EXERCISE]** Here's your homework, and it takes ten minutes: Take something you wrote recently—an email, a message, whatever. Feed it to an AI and ask it to rewrite it in three different tones: "like you're explaining to a five-year-old," "like you're a skept This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:03:40 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed: The Prompt That Changed Everything --- **[COLD OPEN]** Hey, I'm Mal, and welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the show where we turn you into someone who actually knows what they're doing with AI instead of just asking ChatGPT to write your grocery list. Though, hey, no judgment. I've been there. Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that'll make your AI responses go from "meh" to "wait, how did it know that?" Spoiler alert: it's not magic. It's just being specific. Revolutionary, I know. **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE]** Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI is like a really smart golden retriever. Throw it a vague command, you get vague results. Be crystal clear, and suddenly it's doing backflips. The technique is called **context stacking**—and it's exactly what it sounds like. You don't just ask your question. You give the AI the who, what, when, where, and why first. Let me show you the difference. **Bad prompt:** "Write me a professional email." **Good prompt:** "Write a professional email from a project manager to a client who's upset about a delayed deadline. The tone should be apologetic but confident—we have a plan. Keep it under 150 words. Use their name (Sarah) and reference the specific project (Website Redesign Phase 2)." See the difference? The first one gets you corporate boilerplate. The second one gets you something you'd actually send. **[SEGMENT 2: THE PRACTICAL USE CASE]** Here's where most people sleep on AI: **brainstorming with constraints**. Not the "write me a novel" stuff. I'm talking real life. You're planning a birthday party for someone who's impossible to shop for. Instead of spiraling, ask Claude: "I'm throwing a 40th birthday party for someone who loves hiking, hates small talk, and has a weird sense of humor. Give me five activity ideas that don't involve forced mingling." Boom. Actual useful suggestions tailored to a real human. Or you're stuck on how to explain a complex work concept to your non-technical team. Feed your AI the concept, your audience, and one constraint—"no PowerPoint jargon"—and you've got a script in minutes. **[SEGMENT 3: THE BEGINNER MISTAKE]** The biggest mistake I see? And I'm admitting this because I did it for like three months: people don't iterate. They ask once, get a response, and think that's the final answer. Wrong. Dead wrong. AI responses are drafts. They're starting points. If something's off, you tell it what's wrong and ask again. "That's too formal" or "Make it shorter" or "I meant this kind of funny, not that kind of funny." Each time, it gets closer to what you actually want. I used to think I was bad at prompting. Turns out I was just impatient. **[SEGMENT 4: THE PRACTICE EXERCISE]** Here's your homework, and it takes ten minutes: Take something you wrote recently—an email, a message, whatever. Feed it to an AI and ask it to rewrite it in three different tones: "like you're explaining to a five-year-old," "like you're a skept This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 300 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4488459868 [Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for beginners like us. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a newbie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying, "Clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. My cringe **before**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. **After**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common mistake beginners make? Treating AI like a mind reader. You toss in "Make a meal plan," and get generic kale smoothies. I did this for weeks, wasting hours on drivel, until I learned to add specifics like audience, constraints, and tone – "Family of four, picky kids, under 30 minutes, fun vibes." Avoid it by always layering in who, what, why. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt it three ways on "Summarize my day" – vague first, then add one detail, then two examples. Compare outputs. You'll see the magic jump like a bad plot twist in a B-movie. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? Read it aloud – if it sounds like a robot wrote a Hallmark card, tweak with "Make it conversational, like chatting with a buddy." Cross-check facts with a quick search; AIs hallucinate like I do after one beer. *[Uplifting music fades in.]* That's your toolkit – go misfit those AIs into submission. Subscribe to **I Am GPTed** for more no-BS tips. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai to learn more. *[Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades.]* (Word count: 498) For mo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:04:09 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for beginners like us. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a newbie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying, "Clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. My cringe **before**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. **After**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common mistake beginners make? Treating AI like a mind reader. You toss in "Make a meal plan," and get generic kale smoothies. I did this for weeks, wasting hours on drivel, until I learned to add specifics like audience, constraints, and tone – "Family of four, picky kids, under 30 minutes, fun vibes." Avoid it by always layering in who, what, why. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt it three ways on "Summarize my day" – vague first, then add one detail, then two examples. Compare outputs. You'll see the magic jump like a bad plot twist in a B-movie. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? Read it aloud – if it sounds like a robot wrote a Hallmark card, tweak with "Make it conversational, like chatting with a buddy." Cross-check facts with a quick search; AIs hallucinate like I do after one beer. *[Uplifting music fades in.]* That's your toolkit – go misfit those AIs into submission. Subscribe to **I Am GPTed** for more no-BS tips. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai to learn more. *[Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades.]* (Word count: 498) For mo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1155453631 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] Hey misfits, Mal here – your Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not into titles that sound like rejected superhero names. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I dish practical AI tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM is trending next week. No fluff, no quantum entanglement nonsense – just stuff that works for real humans. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description, a leash, and a cheat sheet – keeps it from wandering off into essay hell. **Before example** – I once typed: "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of jargon that made my eyes bleed. Snooze. **After**: "Act as a pizza chef explaining quantum computing to a 10-year-old. Limit to 100 words. Example: 'Bits are like pepperoni – on or off. Qubits are stretchy cheese, in multiple spots at once.'" Boom – "Quantum computing is like superposition pizza: dough that cooks in every oven simultaneously until you peek, collapsing it to one perfect slice." Crystal clear, hilarious, and under budget. Try it – your brain will thank me. Next, a **practical use case you novices might miss**: Meal planning for picky eaters or weird diets. Don't just ask "What's for dinner?" Feed it your fridge inventory: "I have chicken, rice, broccoli, and soy sauce. Make a 20-minute recipe for two, low-carb, kid-friendly. Rate ease 1-10." Grok spits out sesame chicken stir-fry with steps simpler than assembling IKEA regrets. Saved my weekends from DoorDash dependency – and yeah, I was that guy ordering pizza nightly. Common beginner mistake? **Treating AI like a mind reader**. You vague-prompt: "Help with email," and it barfs generic sludge. I did this for months, emailing bosses like a caveman. Fix: Be brutally specific – who, what, tone, length. "Write a polite rejection email to a job applicant named Alex, enthusiastic tone, 5 sentences, highlight their skills." Avoids the "thanks but no" disaster. Lesson learned the hard way, folks. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone's notes app. Prompt any AI: "You're my debate coach. Argue both sides of 'Pineapple belongs on pizza' in 3 bullet points each, funnier than me on coffee." Read aloud, tweak one side, reprompt. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles in 5 minutes. Do it daily – you'll level up faster than tech bros hype "AGI next quarter." Finally, **evaluating AI output**: Scan for repetition – like "immerse yourself" on loop, screams robot. Check facts with a quick Google. Ask: "Does this sound like a human wrote it after two beers, or a corporate drone?" Rewrite weak spots yourself. Pro tip: If it's too perfect, add your sarcasm – AI's getting better, but it ain't you yet. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, not hype victims. Subscribe wherever This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:02:22 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] Hey misfits, Mal here – your Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not into titles that sound like rejected superhero names. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I dish practical AI tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM is trending next week. No fluff, no quantum entanglement nonsense – just stuff that works for real humans. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Constraint + Example" prompting technique**. It's like giving your AI a job description, a leash, and a cheat sheet – keeps it from wandering off into essay hell. **Before example** – I once typed: "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of jargon that made my eyes bleed. Snooze. **After**: "Act as a pizza chef explaining quantum computing to a 10-year-old. Limit to 100 words. Example: 'Bits are like pepperoni – on or off. Qubits are stretchy cheese, in multiple spots at once.'" Boom – "Quantum computing is like superposition pizza: dough that cooks in every oven simultaneously until you peek, collapsing it to one perfect slice." Crystal clear, hilarious, and under budget. Try it – your brain will thank me. Next, a **practical use case you novices might miss**: Meal planning for picky eaters or weird diets. Don't just ask "What's for dinner?" Feed it your fridge inventory: "I have chicken, rice, broccoli, and soy sauce. Make a 20-minute recipe for two, low-carb, kid-friendly. Rate ease 1-10." Grok spits out sesame chicken stir-fry with steps simpler than assembling IKEA regrets. Saved my weekends from DoorDash dependency – and yeah, I was that guy ordering pizza nightly. Common beginner mistake? **Treating AI like a mind reader**. You vague-prompt: "Help with email," and it barfs generic sludge. I did this for months, emailing bosses like a caveman. Fix: Be brutally specific – who, what, tone, length. "Write a polite rejection email to a job applicant named Alex, enthusiastic tone, 5 sentences, highlight their skills." Avoids the "thanks but no" disaster. Lesson learned the hard way, folks. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone's notes app. Prompt any AI: "You're my debate coach. Argue both sides of 'Pineapple belongs on pizza' in 3 bullet points each, funnier than me on coffee." Read aloud, tweak one side, reprompt. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles in 5 minutes. Do it daily – you'll level up faster than tech bros hype "AGI next quarter." Finally, **evaluating AI output**: Scan for repetition – like "immerse yourself" on loop, screams robot. Check facts with a quick Google. Ask: "Does this sound like a human wrote it after two beers, or a corporate drone?" Rewrite weak spots yourself. Pro tip: If it's too perfect, add your sarcasm – AI's getting better, but it ain't you yet. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, not hype victims. Subscribe wherever This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 254 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4822088886 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out dead-simple tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the AI what to do, dummy." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-playing prompt trick**. It's like hiring a pro instead of your lazy cousin for a job. Tell the AI to *act as* an expert in a specific role. Before example – my lame attempt: "Write a recipe for chicken." Yawn, gets you bland steps. After: "Act as a sassy Italian grandma who's cooked for 50 years. Write a killer chicken parm recipe that slaps." Boom – suddenly you've got Nonna yelling about fresh basil and "no skimpy cheese, capisce?" Turns mush into magic every time. Tech hype says it's "advanced," but nah, it's just dressing up your ask. Practical use case for your ho-hum life: **Job hunting cover letters**. Novices think "AI writes my resume," but try this – feed it your boring job history and say, "Act as a recruiter who's hired 500 marketers. Tailor this to a creative director gig at a startup." It spits out a letter that sounds like *you* but sharper, dodging that "generic bot vibe" HR hates. I used it last week – landed an interview without selling my soul. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" is like asking a blindfolded chef to "cook something good." I did this for months – got garbage, blamed the AI. Avoid it by adding specifics: who, what, why, tone, length. "Rewrite this email to my boss as a polite but firm pushback on deadlines, under 150 words." Boom, fixed. Admit it, Mal, you're still guilty sometimes. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, funny motivation." Tweak it live based on replies. Do three rounds today. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles without sweat. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **The grandma test**. Read it aloud to an imaginary grandma – does it make sense, or sound like robot babble? Fix by prompting "Simplify this for my 80-year-old grandma, no fluff." If it's code or facts, cross-check with a quick Google. Polish, don't trust blindly. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no fluff. Go prompt like you mean it. Reminder: Subscribe wherever you pod to keep the misfit vibes flowing. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to black] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:05:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets coffee shop jazz] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out dead-simple tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the AI what to do, dummy." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-playing prompt trick**. It's like hiring a pro instead of your lazy cousin for a job. Tell the AI to *act as* an expert in a specific role. Before example – my lame attempt: "Write a recipe for chicken." Yawn, gets you bland steps. After: "Act as a sassy Italian grandma who's cooked for 50 years. Write a killer chicken parm recipe that slaps." Boom – suddenly you've got Nonna yelling about fresh basil and "no skimpy cheese, capisce?" Turns mush into magic every time. Tech hype says it's "advanced," but nah, it's just dressing up your ask. Practical use case for your ho-hum life: **Job hunting cover letters**. Novices think "AI writes my resume," but try this – feed it your boring job history and say, "Act as a recruiter who's hired 500 marketers. Tailor this to a creative director gig at a startup." It spits out a letter that sounds like *you* but sharper, dodging that "generic bot vibe" HR hates. I used it last week – landed an interview without selling my soul. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" is like asking a blindfolded chef to "cook something good." I did this for months – got garbage, blamed the AI. Avoid it by adding specifics: who, what, why, tone, length. "Rewrite this email to my boss as a polite but firm pushback on deadlines, under 150 words." Boom, fixed. Admit it, Mal, you're still guilty sometimes. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, funny motivation." Tweak it live based on replies. Do three rounds today. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles without sweat. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **The grandma test**. Read it aloud to an imaginary grandma – does it make sense, or sound like robot babble? Fix by prompting "Simplify this for my 80-year-old grandma, no fluff." If it's code or facts, cross-check with a quick Google. Polish, don't trust blindly. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no fluff. Go prompt like you mean it. Reminder: Subscribe wherever you pod to keep the misfit vibes flowing. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to black] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 236 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3825234739 [Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.] Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever other LLMs the tech bros are hyping this week. No PhD required, just plain talk and a allergy to jargon. Today, in under 15 minutes, snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI fluff. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying, "Clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. My cringe **before**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. **After**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Tell me about X."** I did this for weeks, got walls of useless text. Admit it, Mal – you wasted hours on AI therapy sessions that went nowhere. Avoid by starting every prompt with your goal: "In 3 bullet points, explain X for a total newbie." Boom, concise. No more drowning in info-dump. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's AI app. Prompt: "Brainstorm 5 dinner ideas under $10 using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge. For each, list 3 steps max." Tweak one idea live – add "make it spicy" – see how it adapts. Do it daily; you'll prompt like a pro in a week. Everyday analogy: It's training a puppy, not lecturing a professor. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Ask it to critique itself**. After generating, say: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, fix any errors, and suggest improvements." It's like a built-in editor – catches fluff or hallucinations without you playing detective. Genius for work emails or blog drafts. *[Uplifting music fades in.]* That's your toolkit – go misfit those AIs into submission. Subscribe to **I Am GPTed** for more no-BS tips. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Pl This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:44:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.] Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever other LLMs the tech bros are hyping this week. No PhD required, just plain talk and a allergy to jargon. Today, in under 15 minutes, snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI fluff. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying, "Clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. My cringe **before**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. **After**: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Tell me about X."** I did this for weeks, got walls of useless text. Admit it, Mal – you wasted hours on AI therapy sessions that went nowhere. Avoid by starting every prompt with your goal: "In 3 bullet points, explain X for a total newbie." Boom, concise. No more drowning in info-dump. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's AI app. Prompt: "Brainstorm 5 dinner ideas under $10 using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge. For each, list 3 steps max." Tweak one idea live – add "make it spicy" – see how it adapts. Do it daily; you'll prompt like a pro in a week. Everyday analogy: It's training a puppy, not lecturing a professor. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Ask it to critique itself**. After generating, say: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, fix any errors, and suggest improvements." It's like a built-in editor – catches fluff or hallucinations without you playing detective. Genius for work emails or blog drafts. *[Uplifting music fades in.]* That's your toolkit – go misfit those AIs into submission. Subscribe to **I Am GPTed** for more no-BS tips. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Pl This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7420948086 **I am GPTed Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I still mess up prompts sometimes. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the **Role-Reversal Prompt**. It's my secret sauce for sharper responses. Instead of begging, "Write a blog post," you flip it: "You're a cranky editor who's seen a million bad drafts. Tear this idea apart and rewrite it better: [your idea]." Before: I once prompted ChatGPT, "Give me meal prep ideas." Got a bland list – chicken, rice, yawn. After role-reversal: "You're a chef who's allergic to boring food. Make meal prep exciting for a lazy week." Boom – spicy quinoa bowls with "secret sauce" twists that actually got me cooking. Try it; your AI will mock your lazy input right back at you, and magically improve. Now, a **practical use case** you novices overlook: grocery budgeting. Don't just ask for a list – prompt, "Act as my thrifty grandma on a fixed income. Build a $50 weekly meal plan for two using Aldi basics, no fancy kale." Grok nailed mine with sardine pasta and "stretch that chicken like it's 1929." Saved me 20 bucks last week. Who knew AI could channel Depression-era wisdom? Common beginner trap? **Vague prompts**. "Tell me about history" – that's me five years ago, getting a Wikipedia dump that put me to sleep. I wasted hours scrolling drivel. Avoid it by adding **specifics**: who, what, why, length, tone. "Explain the fall of Rome like I'm a 12-year-old who loves pizza – 200 words max, funny analogies." Suddenly, it's emperors scarfing too much pizza, empire crumbles. Boom, engaging. **Quick exercise** to level up: Grab your phone, set a 5-minute timer. Prompt Claude: "You're my workout buddy who's brutally honest. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, include modifications." Do it, tweak based on output, repeat tomorrow with Gemini. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles without theory overload. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output**. Read it aloud – does it sound human, or like a robot regurgitating Medium psychobabble? Check for repetition, generic fluff like "finding the right balance." Fact-check with a quick Google, add your slang for authenticity. If it's satire-level bland, reprompt with sarcasm: "Make this less like corporate elevator music." That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, laugh at the hype. Subscribe now so you don't miss me fumbling more AI wins. Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades ou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:04:11 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I am GPTed Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I still mess up prompts sometimes. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the **Role-Reversal Prompt**. It's my secret sauce for sharper responses. Instead of begging, "Write a blog post," you flip it: "You're a cranky editor who's seen a million bad drafts. Tear this idea apart and rewrite it better: [your idea]." Before: I once prompted ChatGPT, "Give me meal prep ideas." Got a bland list – chicken, rice, yawn. After role-reversal: "You're a chef who's allergic to boring food. Make meal prep exciting for a lazy week." Boom – spicy quinoa bowls with "secret sauce" twists that actually got me cooking. Try it; your AI will mock your lazy input right back at you, and magically improve. Now, a **practical use case** you novices overlook: grocery budgeting. Don't just ask for a list – prompt, "Act as my thrifty grandma on a fixed income. Build a $50 weekly meal plan for two using Aldi basics, no fancy kale." Grok nailed mine with sardine pasta and "stretch that chicken like it's 1929." Saved me 20 bucks last week. Who knew AI could channel Depression-era wisdom? Common beginner trap? **Vague prompts**. "Tell me about history" – that's me five years ago, getting a Wikipedia dump that put me to sleep. I wasted hours scrolling drivel. Avoid it by adding **specifics**: who, what, why, length, tone. "Explain the fall of Rome like I'm a 12-year-old who loves pizza – 200 words max, funny analogies." Suddenly, it's emperors scarfing too much pizza, empire crumbles. Boom, engaging. **Quick exercise** to level up: Grab your phone, set a 5-minute timer. Prompt Claude: "You're my workout buddy who's brutally honest. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, include modifications." Do it, tweak based on output, repeat tomorrow with Gemini. Builds your "AI whisperer" muscles without theory overload. Last tip: **Evaluating AI output**. Read it aloud – does it sound human, or like a robot regurgitating Medium psychobabble? Check for repetition, generic fluff like "finding the right balance." Fact-check with a quick Google, add your slang for authenticity. If it's satire-level bland, reprompt with sarcasm: "Make this less like corporate elevator music." That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, laugh at the hype. Subscribe now so you don't miss me fumbling more AI wins. Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades ou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 238 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2872235907 **Podcast Script: I am GPTed – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM next promises to change your life... or just your grocery list. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I've botched more prompts than I've nailed coffees. Let's dive in before I talk myself out of this. First up: the **Role Reversal Prompt**. It's my secret sauce for sharper responses. Tell the AI to swap roles with you. *Before example:* "Explain quantum computing." Yawn – you get a textbook wall of meh. *After:* "You're a confused 12-year-old kid who's just discovered quantum computing. Explain it to me like I'm your know-it-all uncle who's skeptical." Boom – suddenly it's fun, bite-sized, and sticks: "Uncle, it's like cats that are both asleep and awake until you peek!" Turns dry facts into everyday gold. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Next, a **practical use case you novices overlook**: Meal prepping for the week when life's a dumpster fire. Prompt: "I'm a busy parent with $50, a picky kid, and a fridge with chicken, rice, carrots, and eggs. Give me five dinners, shopping list under budget, and prep steps under 30 minutes each." Bam – dinner sorted, wallet intact. Not rocket science, but beats scrolling TikTok for "easy recipes" that take two hours. Common beginner mistake? **Over-prompting like it's a court deposition**. You bury the AI in details – "Consider my astrological sign, current mood, favorite color, and the weather in Timbuktu" – and it spits out generic mush. I did this for weeks, thinking more = better. Nope. Keep it tight: one clear goal, 2-3 specifics max. Avoid by starting simple, then layering if needed. Your future self thanks me. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT or Grok. Prompt: "Act as my nosy neighbor. Judge my outfit: black jeans, faded band tee, sneakers with a coffee stain." Tweak it – add tone like "sarcastically" for Grok's wheelhouse – and iterate three times. Builds your instinct for what clicks. Finally, **evaluate AI output** like a skeptical editor: Scan for repetition ("embrace balance" on loop? AI alert), generic fluff ("many reasons why"), or predictable flow (intro-problem-solution). Rewrite one sentence in your voice. If it sounds human – uneven, opinionated – you're golden. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, laugh at the flops. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy laugh] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:01:51 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: I am GPTed – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM next promises to change your life... or just your grocery list. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I've botched more prompts than I've nailed coffees. Let's dive in before I talk myself out of this. First up: the **Role Reversal Prompt**. It's my secret sauce for sharper responses. Tell the AI to swap roles with you. *Before example:* "Explain quantum computing." Yawn – you get a textbook wall of meh. *After:* "You're a confused 12-year-old kid who's just discovered quantum computing. Explain it to me like I'm your know-it-all uncle who's skeptical." Boom – suddenly it's fun, bite-sized, and sticks: "Uncle, it's like cats that are both asleep and awake until you peek!" Turns dry facts into everyday gold. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Next, a **practical use case you novices overlook**: Meal prepping for the week when life's a dumpster fire. Prompt: "I'm a busy parent with $50, a picky kid, and a fridge with chicken, rice, carrots, and eggs. Give me five dinners, shopping list under budget, and prep steps under 30 minutes each." Bam – dinner sorted, wallet intact. Not rocket science, but beats scrolling TikTok for "easy recipes" that take two hours. Common beginner mistake? **Over-prompting like it's a court deposition**. You bury the AI in details – "Consider my astrological sign, current mood, favorite color, and the weather in Timbuktu" – and it spits out generic mush. I did this for weeks, thinking more = better. Nope. Keep it tight: one clear goal, 2-3 specifics max. Avoid by starting simple, then layering if needed. Your future self thanks me. Quick **practice exercise**: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT or Grok. Prompt: "Act as my nosy neighbor. Judge my outfit: black jeans, faded band tee, sneakers with a coffee stain." Tweak it – add tone like "sarcastically" for Grok's wheelhouse – and iterate three times. Builds your instinct for what clicks. Finally, **evaluate AI output** like a skeptical editor: Scan for repetition ("embrace balance" on loop? AI alert), generic fluff ("many reasons why"), or predictable flow (intro-problem-solution). Rewrite one sentence in your voice. If it sounds human – uneven, opinionated – you're golden. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, laugh at the flops. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy laugh] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 242 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6390142146 **I am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM is flavor of the week. No fluff, no tech-bro buzzwords. Just stuff that works, served with a side of sarcasm because, let's face it, the AI world is 90% hype and 10% "oh, that actually saved my butt." If you're a beginner feeling overwhelmed, stick around – I've got your back, even if my own AI experiments sometimes backfire spectacularly. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique called **"Role + Constraint + Example"**. It turns vague AI mush into gold. Before? I once asked ChatGPT, "Write a email to my boss about missing a deadline." Got back a novel-length apology that sounded like a robot wrote Hallmark cards. Yawn. After? "You're a no-nonsense project manager who's blunt but professional. Keep it under 100 words. Example: 'Hey boss, deliverables delayed due to X. New ETA: Friday. Thoughts?'" Boom – crisp, actionable email in seconds. Try it on Claude or Grok; it's like giving the AI guardrails instead of letting it joyride off a hype-filled cliff. Practical use case for your everyday grind? Use AI to **brainstorm meal preps that actually fit your chaotic life**. Not the Instagram-perfect ones – tell Gemini: "I'm a busy parent with 20 minutes to cook, hate broccoli, love cheap hacks. Give 3 weekly plans under $50." Suddenly, you've got dinners that don't suck, saving you from takeout regret. Who knew? I use this weekly; it's beaten my "cereal for dinner" phase. Common beginner mistake? **Dumping everything in one prompt, hoping for magic**. It's like asking a stranger to plan your wedding, taxes, and vacation in one breath. AI chokes, spits out generic drivel. I did this for months – wrote a whole business plan prompt that birthed a 5,000-word snoozefest. Avoid it by breaking into steps: "First, outline key sections. Then, expand section 1." Boom, control regained. Build your skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like "summarize my meeting notes." Prompt Grok three ways – vague, then role-based, then with constraints. Compare outputs. Which one's useful? Do it daily; you'll level up faster than those "AI experts" on TikTok. Last tip: Evaluating AI content? **Read for "predictable progression"** – generic phrases like "finding the right balance" or repetitive sections scream robot. Jim the AI Whisperer nails it: real writing meanders with digressions; AI marches straight. Tweak by adding your voice – slang, a personal story. Fact-check too; AI hallucinates like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like you mean it. Subscribe now so you don't miss more no-BS AI wins. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please produ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:05:53 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM is flavor of the week. No fluff, no tech-bro buzzwords. Just stuff that works, served with a side of sarcasm because, let's face it, the AI world is 90% hype and 10% "oh, that actually saved my butt." If you're a beginner feeling overwhelmed, stick around – I've got your back, even if my own AI experiments sometimes backfire spectacularly. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique called **"Role + Constraint + Example"**. It turns vague AI mush into gold. Before? I once asked ChatGPT, "Write a email to my boss about missing a deadline." Got back a novel-length apology that sounded like a robot wrote Hallmark cards. Yawn. After? "You're a no-nonsense project manager who's blunt but professional. Keep it under 100 words. Example: 'Hey boss, deliverables delayed due to X. New ETA: Friday. Thoughts?'" Boom – crisp, actionable email in seconds. Try it on Claude or Grok; it's like giving the AI guardrails instead of letting it joyride off a hype-filled cliff. Practical use case for your everyday grind? Use AI to **brainstorm meal preps that actually fit your chaotic life**. Not the Instagram-perfect ones – tell Gemini: "I'm a busy parent with 20 minutes to cook, hate broccoli, love cheap hacks. Give 3 weekly plans under $50." Suddenly, you've got dinners that don't suck, saving you from takeout regret. Who knew? I use this weekly; it's beaten my "cereal for dinner" phase. Common beginner mistake? **Dumping everything in one prompt, hoping for magic**. It's like asking a stranger to plan your wedding, taxes, and vacation in one breath. AI chokes, spits out generic drivel. I did this for months – wrote a whole business plan prompt that birthed a 5,000-word snoozefest. Avoid it by breaking into steps: "First, outline key sections. Then, expand section 1." Boom, control regained. Build your skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like "summarize my meeting notes." Prompt Grok three ways – vague, then role-based, then with constraints. Compare outputs. Which one's useful? Do it daily; you'll level up faster than those "AI experts" on TikTok. Last tip: Evaluating AI content? **Read for "predictable progression"** – generic phrases like "finding the right balance" or repetitive sections scream robot. Jim the AI Whisperer nails it: real writing meanders with digressions; AI marches straight. Tweak by adding your voice – slang, a personal story. Fact-check too; AI hallucinates like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like you mean it. Subscribe now so you don't miss more no-BS AI wins. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please produ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 293 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5695922025 **I am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk, a dash of sarcasm, and enough encouragement to get you off your couch and prompting. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Refine" prompting technique**. It's dead simple and turns vague AI mush into gold. Tell the AI to act like a specific expert, then ask it to refine its own output. Before example – my lazy prompt: "Write a recipe for chicken." Yawn. AI spits out some bland list. After: "You're a salty Italian grandma who's cooked for 50 rowdy grandkids. Write a killer chicken cacciatore recipe, then critique it and improve one step for busy weeknights." Boom – now you've got Nonna's secret sauce, plus tweaks like "Swap the hour simmer for a microwave cheat because life's too short." Works on any AI; Grok adds extra snark, Claude keeps it classy. Try it – your dinners will thank me. Practical use case for us normies? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just beg for a resume. Prompt: "Act as a recruiter who's seen 10,000 applications. Rewrite my bullet point: 'Managed team' into something that screams hire-me." Suddenly, your boring gig shines, and you're not staring at a blank screen wondering why AI hates you. I used this to land freelance gigs when my "genius" ideas weren't cutting it. Everyday magic. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a magic 8-ball with one-word queries. "Help me write an email." Zzz. I did this for months – got garbage responses and blamed the bots. Avoid it by **always adding context and constraints**: "Write a polite email to my boss asking for a day off, under 100 words, enthusiastic but not kiss-up." Specific = stellar. Build your skills with this **5-minute exercise**: Pick a household chore, like grocery planning. Prompt an AI as "a frugal chef with a family of four" for a meal plan under $50. Then refine: "Make it vegetarian and add swap options." Compare versions. Repeat weekly – you'll go from newbie to ninja. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud like you're pitching to a skeptical friend**. Does it flow? Spot hallucinations by cross-checking facts with a quick Google. If it's hype-y or off, reprompt with "Fix these three issues: too wordy, wrong stat on X, add example." Human polish seals the deal. That's your toolkit, folks – no theory, just wins. If this helped, smash that subscribe button. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time, misfits. Stay prompting. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades out] *(Word count: 498)* This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:03:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I am GPTed** *Episode: Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk, a dash of sarcasm, and enough encouragement to get you off your couch and prompting. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Refine" prompting technique**. It's dead simple and turns vague AI mush into gold. Tell the AI to act like a specific expert, then ask it to refine its own output. Before example – my lazy prompt: "Write a recipe for chicken." Yawn. AI spits out some bland list. After: "You're a salty Italian grandma who's cooked for 50 rowdy grandkids. Write a killer chicken cacciatore recipe, then critique it and improve one step for busy weeknights." Boom – now you've got Nonna's secret sauce, plus tweaks like "Swap the hour simmer for a microwave cheat because life's too short." Works on any AI; Grok adds extra snark, Claude keeps it classy. Try it – your dinners will thank me. Practical use case for us normies? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just beg for a resume. Prompt: "Act as a recruiter who's seen 10,000 applications. Rewrite my bullet point: 'Managed team' into something that screams hire-me." Suddenly, your boring gig shines, and you're not staring at a blank screen wondering why AI hates you. I used this to land freelance gigs when my "genius" ideas weren't cutting it. Everyday magic. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a magic 8-ball with one-word queries. "Help me write an email." Zzz. I did this for months – got garbage responses and blamed the bots. Avoid it by **always adding context and constraints**: "Write a polite email to my boss asking for a day off, under 100 words, enthusiastic but not kiss-up." Specific = stellar. Build your skills with this **5-minute exercise**: Pick a household chore, like grocery planning. Prompt an AI as "a frugal chef with a family of four" for a meal plan under $50. Then refine: "Make it vegetarian and add swap options." Compare versions. Repeat weekly – you'll go from newbie to ninja. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud like you're pitching to a skeptical friend**. Does it flow? Spot hallucinations by cross-checking facts with a quick Google. If it's hype-y or off, reprompt with "Fix these three issues: too wordy, wrong stat on X, add example." Human polish seals the deal. That's your toolkit, folks – no theory, just wins. If this helped, smash that subscribe button. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time, misfits. Stay prompting. [Outro music swells – sarcastic robot chuckle fades out] *(Word count: 498)* This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 255 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5701541571 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells then under.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out dead-simple AI tricks that actually work in the real world. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who think "LLM" sounds like a bad cough. Today? You'll snag one killer prompting hack, a sneaky everyday use case, my epic beginner fail, a quick practice drill, and a no-BS way to judge AI output. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-prompting technique**. It's like dressing your AI in a costume for the job. Tell it who to be and who it's talking to – boom, responses sharpen up like magic. Here's my before-and-after, straight from my sloppy trials. **Before** – I typed: "Give me workout ideas." Got back a bland list: pushups, squats, yawn. **After** – "Act as a sarcastic personal trainer who's trained busy parents for 10 years. Give me a 20-minute home workout for a sleep-deprived dad with zero equipment, aimed at a total newbie." Result? "Alright, Dadzilla, drop and give me 20 wall pushups – pretend that wall owes you child support. Follow with..." Specific, fun, tailored. Role prompting channels the AI's brainpower – it's not hype, it's just smarter directing. Next, a practical gem you novices skip: **AI for grocery budgeting on a whim**. Not some corporate spreadsheet – real life. Prompt: "Act as a frugal meal planner for a family of four on $100 a week. List 7 dinners using Aldi basics, with a shopping list under budget." It spits out recipes, costs, swaps for picky eaters. I use this weekly – saved me from ramen regret. Who knew AI could adult for you? Common mistake? Beginners **treat AI like a mind reader**. Vague prompts like "Help me with email" get garbage. I did this for months – boss thought my "professional" reply was a drunk text. Avoid it: always add context, role, and output format. Say: "Write a polite email declining a meeting invite, as a junior dev to your manager, bullet points for key reasons." Crystal clear, every time. Build skills with this **simple exercise**: Pick a boring task, like planning your weekend. Prompt ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini with a role (e.g., "fun event planner for introverts"). Tweak once: ask for alternatives. Compare outputs. Do it daily – 5 minutes – and watch your AI game level up. You're not theorizing; you're training your brain-AI duo. Last tip: **Evaluate AI content like a grumpy editor**. Read it aloud – does it flow like a chat or robot vomit? Fact-check two claims manually. Ask for a "second opinion": "Critique this output for accuracy, clarity, and bias." Iterate till it's gold. Tech bros hype "perfect AI" – nah, it's your editor now. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening, you glorious weirdos. Th This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:12:09 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells then under.] **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out dead-simple AI tricks that actually work in the real world. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who think "LLM" sounds like a bad cough. Today? You'll snag one killer prompting hack, a sneaky everyday use case, my epic beginner fail, a quick practice drill, and a no-BS way to judge AI output. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role-prompting technique**. It's like dressing your AI in a costume for the job. Tell it who to be and who it's talking to – boom, responses sharpen up like magic. Here's my before-and-after, straight from my sloppy trials. **Before** – I typed: "Give me workout ideas." Got back a bland list: pushups, squats, yawn. **After** – "Act as a sarcastic personal trainer who's trained busy parents for 10 years. Give me a 20-minute home workout for a sleep-deprived dad with zero equipment, aimed at a total newbie." Result? "Alright, Dadzilla, drop and give me 20 wall pushups – pretend that wall owes you child support. Follow with..." Specific, fun, tailored. Role prompting channels the AI's brainpower – it's not hype, it's just smarter directing. Next, a practical gem you novices skip: **AI for grocery budgeting on a whim**. Not some corporate spreadsheet – real life. Prompt: "Act as a frugal meal planner for a family of four on $100 a week. List 7 dinners using Aldi basics, with a shopping list under budget." It spits out recipes, costs, swaps for picky eaters. I use this weekly – saved me from ramen regret. Who knew AI could adult for you? Common mistake? Beginners **treat AI like a mind reader**. Vague prompts like "Help me with email" get garbage. I did this for months – boss thought my "professional" reply was a drunk text. Avoid it: always add context, role, and output format. Say: "Write a polite email declining a meeting invite, as a junior dev to your manager, bullet points for key reasons." Crystal clear, every time. Build skills with this **simple exercise**: Pick a boring task, like planning your weekend. Prompt ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini with a role (e.g., "fun event planner for introverts"). Tweak once: ask for alternatives. Compare outputs. Do it daily – 5 minutes – and watch your AI game level up. You're not theorizing; you're training your brain-AI duo. Last tip: **Evaluate AI content like a grumpy editor**. Read it aloud – does it flow like a chat or robot vomit? Fact-check two claims manually. Ask for a "second opinion": "Critique this output for accuracy, clarity, and bias." Iterate till it's gold. Tech bros hype "perfect AI" – nah, it's your editor now. That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening, you glorious weirdos. Th This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 223 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7945055930 [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that promise the moon but deliver a fancy autocomplete. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – plus a practice drill and a content-check hack. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompting. It's like telling your AI to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Tech hype calls it "prompt engineering magic," but it's just making the bot show its work, like a kid explaining math homework. **Before example:** I asked ChatGPT, "How do I plan a budget for a road trip?" Got a bland list: gas, food, hotels. Meh. **After:** "Plan a budget for a 1,000-mile road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: estimate miles per gallon, current gas prices, daily food costs for two, cheap motels, and emergencies. Add up totals." Boom – detailed breakdown: 200 gallons at $4.50 equals $900 gas, $50/day food times 3 days is $150, motels $100/night, total under $1,500 with buffer. Night and day, folks. Try it; your AI stops guessing and starts reasoning. Next, a practical gem for everyday life you might've missed: **meal prepping with AI**. Not some robot chef fantasy – tell Grok or Claude: "I'm a busy parent, give me a 5-day meal plan using chicken, rice, veggies I have, under 30 mins prep, kid-friendly." It spits out recipes, shopping tweaks, nutrition stats. Saved my weekends when I was pretending to adult. Work twist? Swap for "client lunch ideas under $10/head." Practical, not pie-in-the-sky. Common beginner blunder? **Vague prompts.** I once typed, "Write a email," and got a novel about world peace. Facepalm – I was that guy. Avoid it by being bossy: start with "You are a concise professional email writer. Draft a 5-sentence rejection email for a job applicant named Alex, polite but firm." Specificity is your shield against AI diarrhea. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini, prompt "Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 10 wild ideas for a home workout with zero equipment. For each, explain why it works in 1 sentence, then pick top 3 and detail steps." Tweak, rerun, compare. Do this daily – it's like gym reps for your prompting muscles. You'll notice sharper responses in a week. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **The human sniff test.** Read aloud – does it sound like a robot or a real person? Check facts quick (Google one key claim), then iterate: "Rewrite this more engaging, cut fluff, add analogy." I do this religiously; turns meh into gold. That's your misfit toolkit – go make AI your bitch, not the other way around. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:12:14 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that promise the moon but deliver a fancy autocomplete. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – plus a practice drill and a content-check hack. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompting. It's like telling your AI to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Tech hype calls it "prompt engineering magic," but it's just making the bot show its work, like a kid explaining math homework. **Before example:** I asked ChatGPT, "How do I plan a budget for a road trip?" Got a bland list: gas, food, hotels. Meh. **After:** "Plan a budget for a 1,000-mile road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: estimate miles per gallon, current gas prices, daily food costs for two, cheap motels, and emergencies. Add up totals." Boom – detailed breakdown: 200 gallons at $4.50 equals $900 gas, $50/day food times 3 days is $150, motels $100/night, total under $1,500 with buffer. Night and day, folks. Try it; your AI stops guessing and starts reasoning. Next, a practical gem for everyday life you might've missed: **meal prepping with AI**. Not some robot chef fantasy – tell Grok or Claude: "I'm a busy parent, give me a 5-day meal plan using chicken, rice, veggies I have, under 30 mins prep, kid-friendly." It spits out recipes, shopping tweaks, nutrition stats. Saved my weekends when I was pretending to adult. Work twist? Swap for "client lunch ideas under $10/head." Practical, not pie-in-the-sky. Common beginner blunder? **Vague prompts.** I once typed, "Write a email," and got a novel about world peace. Facepalm – I was that guy. Avoid it by being bossy: start with "You are a concise professional email writer. Draft a 5-sentence rejection email for a job applicant named Alex, polite but firm." Specificity is your shield against AI diarrhea. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini, prompt "Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 10 wild ideas for a home workout with zero equipment. For each, explain why it works in 1 sentence, then pick top 3 and detail steps." Tweak, rerun, compare. Do this daily – it's like gym reps for your prompting muscles. You'll notice sharper responses in a week. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **The human sniff test.** Read aloud – does it sound like a robot or a real person? Check facts quick (Google one key claim), then iterate: "Rewrite this more engaging, cut fluff, add analogy." I do this religiously; turns meh into gold. That's your misfit toolkit – go make AI your bitch, not the other way around. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 242 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9335657699 [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Today, we're leveling up your prompting game so you stop sounding like a caveman yelling at a magic 8-ball. Buckle up – in the next 10 minutes, you'll snag one killer technique, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a rookie trap I fell into, a quick drill, and a sanity check for AI output. Let's roll! First up: the **Role Prompting** trick. It's like telling your slacker roommate exactly what chore to do instead of hoping they read your mind. Before: I typed, "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of Wikipedia vomit – dense, useless. After: "You're a high school teacher explaining quantum computing to a curious 15-year-old who loves video games. Use analogies like Mario levels, keep it under 200 words, fun and simple." Boom – crystal-clear response comparing qubits to power-ups that exist in multiple states. Try it; your AI suddenly acts like it gives a damn. Now, a practical use case you novices miss: **family meal planning on a budget**. Not some corporate spreadsheet fantasy – real life. Prompt: "Act as a busy parent with $50 for the week. Create a grocery list and 5 easy dinners for a family of four, using seasonal veggies, no fancy imports." It spits out realistic recipes, shopping totals, and swaps for allergies. Saved my broke weekends more times than I'd admit. Who knew AI could adult better than me? Common beginner mistake? **One-and-done prompting** – firing off a vague ask and rage-quitting at the meh reply. Guilty as charged; I once spent an hour tweaking a blog post prompt wrong, cursing Elon and Sam Altman equally. Avoid it by treating chats like a convo: "That's good, but expand on point 2 with examples." Iterate 2-3 times. Builds context, refines gold. Quick exercise: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "You're my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, focus on fun." Tweak it once based on the output. Do this daily; in a week, you'll prompt like a pro without the tech-bro ego. Last tip: Evaluate AI content with the **4 C's check** – Clarity (does it make sense?), Completeness (covers all angles?), Creativity (fresh take?), and Constraints (fits your needs?). If it flops one, reprompt: "Make this clearer, add stats, tone down the hype." Boom, polished. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic! If you dug this, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells, fades out] (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:12:05 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Today, we're leveling up your prompting game so you stop sounding like a caveman yelling at a magic 8-ball. Buckle up – in the next 10 minutes, you'll snag one killer technique, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a rookie trap I fell into, a quick drill, and a sanity check for AI output. Let's roll! First up: the **Role Prompting** trick. It's like telling your slacker roommate exactly what chore to do instead of hoping they read your mind. Before: I typed, "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of Wikipedia vomit – dense, useless. After: "You're a high school teacher explaining quantum computing to a curious 15-year-old who loves video games. Use analogies like Mario levels, keep it under 200 words, fun and simple." Boom – crystal-clear response comparing qubits to power-ups that exist in multiple states. Try it; your AI suddenly acts like it gives a damn. Now, a practical use case you novices miss: **family meal planning on a budget**. Not some corporate spreadsheet fantasy – real life. Prompt: "Act as a busy parent with $50 for the week. Create a grocery list and 5 easy dinners for a family of four, using seasonal veggies, no fancy imports." It spits out realistic recipes, shopping totals, and swaps for allergies. Saved my broke weekends more times than I'd admit. Who knew AI could adult better than me? Common beginner mistake? **One-and-done prompting** – firing off a vague ask and rage-quitting at the meh reply. Guilty as charged; I once spent an hour tweaking a blog post prompt wrong, cursing Elon and Sam Altman equally. Avoid it by treating chats like a convo: "That's good, but expand on point 2 with examples." Iterate 2-3 times. Builds context, refines gold. Quick exercise: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "You're my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home routine for a couch potato like me – no gym, focus on fun." Tweak it once based on the output. Do this daily; in a week, you'll prompt like a pro without the tech-bro ego. Last tip: Evaluate AI content with the **4 C's check** – Clarity (does it make sense?), Completeness (covers all angles?), Creativity (fresh take?), and Constraints (fits your needs?). If it flops one, reprompt: "Make this clearer, add stats, tone down the hype." Boom, polished. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic! If you dug this, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells, fades out] (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 217 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3400987295 # I am GPTed: Podcast Script - "The Role-Play Revolution" --- **[UPBEAT, QUIRKY INTRO MUSIC FADES IN]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we make AI actually *useful* instead of just impressive at parties. Today, we're talking about something that'll transform your AI interactions from "meh" to "wait, did you just solve my problem?" It's called role prompting, and it's basically the difference between asking your AI for directions versus asking a local who actually knows the neighborhood. **[MUSIC FADES UNDER]** **THE TECHNIQUE: ROLE PROMPTING** Here's the thing about AI: it's trained on mountains of data, but without direction, it defaults to generic. That's where role prompting comes in. You literally tell the AI what role to play, and suddenly everything changes—the tone, the depth, the usefulness. **Before:** "Write me a job ad." Your AI spits out something that could describe literally any job ever. Thrilling. **After:** "Act as a senior recruitment manager named Kelly with fifteen years of agency experience. You've been hired to write a job ad for a Senior Writer role. Make it compelling and attract serious candidates." Boom. Now you're getting something with personality, specificity, and actually useful details. Same AI. Different outcome. **[PAUSE FOR DRAMATIC EFFECT]** **THE PRACTICAL USE CASE: YOUR DAILY BRIEFING** Here's where beginners miss the mark: they think AI is only for big creative projects. Nope. I use Claude every morning to act as my "personal news analyst with a background in B2B marketing." Fifteen minutes later, I've got the day's important stories *filtered through my specific lens*. No fluff. Just what matters to me. You could do this for your industry, your kid's school, your investments—whatever. Let the AI wear the role that matches your needs. **[GENTLE TRANSITION MUSIC]** **THE BEGINNER MISTAKE (AND YES, I DID THIS)** Everyone—and I mean *everyone*, including me during my first month—treats AI responses like they're gospel. You ask it something, it answers, and you're like, "Well, that's the truth!" Nope. That's lazy. The search results show us that real prompting is iterative. It's a conversation, not a transaction. You get an output, then you push back. "That's interesting, but can you explore this angle more deeply?" or "Are you sure about that?" It's like asking a chef how they want their ingredients prepped before cooking. **[PAUSE]** **THE PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's your homework—and it takes five minutes. Pick something you need to do this week. Write two prompts for it: one generic, one with a detailed role and context. Compare the outputs. I guarantee you'll be shocked at the difference. That's the magic. Not in the AI. In *how you talk to it*. **[MUSIC BUILDS SLIGHTLY]** **THE CONTENT EVALUATION TIP** When your AI gives you something back, ask yourself: Does this sound like a real person wrote it, or does it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:12:20 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed: Podcast Script - "The Role-Play Revolution" --- **[UPBEAT, QUIRKY INTRO MUSIC FADES IN]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we make AI actually *useful* instead of just impressive at parties. Today, we're talking about something that'll transform your AI interactions from "meh" to "wait, did you just solve my problem?" It's called role prompting, and it's basically the difference between asking your AI for directions versus asking a local who actually knows the neighborhood. **[MUSIC FADES UNDER]** **THE TECHNIQUE: ROLE PROMPTING** Here's the thing about AI: it's trained on mountains of data, but without direction, it defaults to generic. That's where role prompting comes in. You literally tell the AI what role to play, and suddenly everything changes—the tone, the depth, the usefulness. **Before:** "Write me a job ad." Your AI spits out something that could describe literally any job ever. Thrilling. **After:** "Act as a senior recruitment manager named Kelly with fifteen years of agency experience. You've been hired to write a job ad for a Senior Writer role. Make it compelling and attract serious candidates." Boom. Now you're getting something with personality, specificity, and actually useful details. Same AI. Different outcome. **[PAUSE FOR DRAMATIC EFFECT]** **THE PRACTICAL USE CASE: YOUR DAILY BRIEFING** Here's where beginners miss the mark: they think AI is only for big creative projects. Nope. I use Claude every morning to act as my "personal news analyst with a background in B2B marketing." Fifteen minutes later, I've got the day's important stories *filtered through my specific lens*. No fluff. Just what matters to me. You could do this for your industry, your kid's school, your investments—whatever. Let the AI wear the role that matches your needs. **[GENTLE TRANSITION MUSIC]** **THE BEGINNER MISTAKE (AND YES, I DID THIS)** Everyone—and I mean *everyone*, including me during my first month—treats AI responses like they're gospel. You ask it something, it answers, and you're like, "Well, that's the truth!" Nope. That's lazy. The search results show us that real prompting is iterative. It's a conversation, not a transaction. You get an output, then you push back. "That's interesting, but can you explore this angle more deeply?" or "Are you sure about that?" It's like asking a chef how they want their ingredients prepped before cooking. **[PAUSE]** **THE PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's your homework—and it takes five minutes. Pick something you need to do this week. Write two prompts for it: one generic, one with a detailed role and context. Compare the outputs. I guarantee you'll be shocked at the difference. That's the magic. Not in the AI. In *how you talk to it*. **[MUSIC BUILDS SLIGHTLY]** **THE CONTENT EVALUATION TIP** When your AI gives you something back, ask yourself: Does this sound like a real person wrote it, or does it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 246 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1563202864 **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in: upbeat electronic beat with a quirky glitch sound* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI – or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at my chatbot. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where we cut through the tech-bro hype and get you practical wins with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. Today? We're leveling up your AI game without the PhD. Stick around – you'll walk away prompting like a pro, not a toddler with a keyboard. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **role prompting** – give the AI a job and an audience, like directing a play instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall. Bad example – my old lazy self: "Explain quantum computing." Yawn-fest: walls of jargon about qubits and superposition. I got a headache, not help. Now, the magic: "You're a high school science teacher explaining quantum computing to a curious 14-year-old who loves video games. Use Fortnite analogies, keep it under 200 words, no math." Boom – suddenly it's bits teleporting like loot drops, superposition like your character being in two servers at once. Crystal clear, fun, useful. Try it – your brain will thank me. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: AI as your **personal reading buddy** for non-fiction. Finished a chapter in that dense business book? Don't just nod off. Prompt: "We just read about loss aversion in *Thinking Fast and Slow*. Act as my book club pal – what are the key takeaways, one real-life work example for a sales newbie like me, and a counterargument?" It's like having a smart friend unpack it, spot connections you missed, and apply it to your Monday meeting. No more "I read it but forgot it" – everyday genius. Common beginner mistake? Treating chats like one-night stands – fire one prompt and ghost. I did this for weeks, got garbage, blamed the AI. Dumb Mal. Fix: **treat it as a conversation**. Follow up: "That's good, but dig deeper on point two with an example." Or "Make it funnier." Builds context, refines outputs like sculpting clay. Avoid by chatting back – AI remembers the thread. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your fave recipe app or email draft. Prompt the AI: "Rewrite this grocery list as a 5-ingredient meal plan for busy parents, role: chill home cook." Tweak it twice in convo. Boom – pro-level interaction in 10 minutes. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Demand a second opinion**. After output, hit it with: "Double-check this for errors, biases, or better alternatives. Are you sure?" Forces re-think, catches fluff. I use it daily – turns okay into ace. That's your toolkit, folks – no hype, just hacks. If this sparked your inner AI wizard, smash subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Go misfit it up! *Outro music swells* *(Word count: This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:12:09 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in: upbeat electronic beat with a quirky glitch sound* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI – or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at my chatbot. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where we cut through the tech-bro hype and get you practical wins with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. Today? We're leveling up your AI game without the PhD. Stick around – you'll walk away prompting like a pro, not a toddler with a keyboard. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **role prompting** – give the AI a job and an audience, like directing a play instead of throwing spaghetti at the wall. Bad example – my old lazy self: "Explain quantum computing." Yawn-fest: walls of jargon about qubits and superposition. I got a headache, not help. Now, the magic: "You're a high school science teacher explaining quantum computing to a curious 14-year-old who loves video games. Use Fortnite analogies, keep it under 200 words, no math." Boom – suddenly it's bits teleporting like loot drops, superposition like your character being in two servers at once. Crystal clear, fun, useful. Try it – your brain will thank me. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: AI as your **personal reading buddy** for non-fiction. Finished a chapter in that dense business book? Don't just nod off. Prompt: "We just read about loss aversion in *Thinking Fast and Slow*. Act as my book club pal – what are the key takeaways, one real-life work example for a sales newbie like me, and a counterargument?" It's like having a smart friend unpack it, spot connections you missed, and apply it to your Monday meeting. No more "I read it but forgot it" – everyday genius. Common beginner mistake? Treating chats like one-night stands – fire one prompt and ghost. I did this for weeks, got garbage, blamed the AI. Dumb Mal. Fix: **treat it as a conversation**. Follow up: "That's good, but dig deeper on point two with an example." Or "Make it funnier." Builds context, refines outputs like sculpting clay. Avoid by chatting back – AI remembers the thread. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your fave recipe app or email draft. Prompt the AI: "Rewrite this grocery list as a 5-ingredient meal plan for busy parents, role: chill home cook." Tweak it twice in convo. Boom – pro-level interaction in 10 minutes. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Demand a second opinion**. After output, hit it with: "Double-check this for errors, biases, or better alternatives. Are you sure?" Forces re-think, catches fluff. I use it daily – turns okay into ace. That's your toolkit, folks – no hype, just hacks. If this sparked your inner AI wizard, smash subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Go misfit it up! *Outro music swells* *(Word count: This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 235 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4446363216 **I Am GPTed** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells for 10 seconds, then under.]* Mal: Ever asked ChatGPT for recipe ideas and got a novel-length essay on the history of flour? Yeah, me too. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for beginners like us. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying "clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. Here's my cringe before: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. After: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – now you get witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Tell me about X."** I did this for weeks, got walls of useless text. Admit it, Mal – you wasted hours on AI therapy sessions that went nowhere. Avoid by starting every prompt with your goal: "In 3 bullet points, explain X for a total newbie." Boom, concise. No more drowning in info-dump. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's AI app. Prompt: "Brainstorm 5 dinner ideas under $10 using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge. For each, list 3 steps max." Tweak one idea live – add "make it spicy" – see how it adapts. Do it daily; you'll prompt like a pro in a week. Everyday analogy: It's training a puppy, not lecturing a professor. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Ask it to critique itself**. After generating, say: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, fix any errors, and suggest improvements." It's like a built-in editor – catches fluff or hallucinations without you playing detective. Genius for work emails or blog drafts. *[Uplifting This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:12:16 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells for 10 seconds, then under.]* Mal: Ever asked ChatGPT for recipe ideas and got a novel-length essay on the history of flour? Yeah, me too. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for beginners like us. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into, a quick practice drill, and a way to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the game-changer called **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before saying "clean yours like this." Instead of vague asks, give 1-2 examples right in your prompt. Here's my cringe before: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late." AI spits back some bland apology. Yawn. After: "Write a funny email to my boss about being late. Example 1: 'Subject: Traffic Ate My Homework. Hey Boss, the highway turned into a parking lot demolition derby – blame the potholes, not me!' Example 2: 'Subject: Late Again, Send Help. Morning! My coffee machine staged a revolt and glued my shoes to the floor.'" Boom – now you get witty gold every time. Works on any AI, no hype needed. Practical use case for your humdrum life? **Job hunting without the soul-crush**. Don't just say "Help with my resume." Prompt: "Act as a recruiter for marketing jobs. Here's my old resume [paste it]. Rewrite the summary to highlight sales wins, using action verbs like 'crushed targets' or 'skyrocketed leads'." Suddenly, your dusty CV shines like you actually matter. I used this for my last gig hunt – landed interviews while the tech overlords hyped "AI will replace us all." Spoiler: It helped, not replaced. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Tell me about X."** I did this for weeks, got walls of useless text. Admit it, Mal – you wasted hours on AI therapy sessions that went nowhere. Avoid by starting every prompt with your goal: "In 3 bullet points, explain X for a total newbie." Boom, concise. No more drowning in info-dump. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's AI app. Prompt: "Brainstorm 5 dinner ideas under $10 using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge. For each, list 3 steps max." Tweak one idea live – add "make it spicy" – see how it adapts. Do it daily; you'll prompt like a pro in a week. Everyday analogy: It's training a puppy, not lecturing a professor. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Ask it to critique itself**. After generating, say: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, fix any errors, and suggest improvements." It's like a built-in editor – catches fluff or hallucinations without you playing detective. Genius for work emails or blog drafts. *[Uplifting This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 233 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1390851620 **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in: upbeat electronic beat with a quirky glitch sound* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a smart way to vet AI output. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It's like telling your GPS it took you to the wrong burger joint – now fix the route. Instead of tweaking your prompt blindly, call out what went wrong and make the AI coach you. Before example: I once typed, "Write a fun email to my boss about missing a deadline." AI spits out some corporate snoozefest: "Dear Manager, I regret to inform you..." Yawn. After: "That wasn't what I expected. I wanted a light-hearted, self-deprecating email like I'm owning my chaos without sucking up. You gave me stiff HR speak. What's wrong with my prompt, and fix it?" Boom – AI replies with: "Try this: 'You are a witty slacker writing to your chill boss. Keep it under 100 words, blame a rogue squirrel, end with a promise and emoji.'" Suddenly, gold. Offorte nails this as a gap-bridger between your brain and the AI's. Works every time, no PhD required. Next, a practical use case you haven't tried: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not "build an app," but real life. Prompt: "I'm a busy parent with a 5-year-old who hates veggies and $50 for the week. Suggest 5 dinners using cheap staples like rice, eggs, beans. Make 'em kid-approved with hidden greens, step-by-step recipes." AI hands you wins like cheesy bean rice bowls with sneaky spinach. Saved my weekends – who needs DoorDash debt? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then rage-quitting**. "Make it better" gets garbage. I did this for months, yelling at my screen like it was my ex. Avoid it by being specific: state your goal, format, tone, length. Admit it, Mal – you were that guy. Quick exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: "Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 3 ideas for [your problem, say, weekend workout]. Ask 2 clarifying questions first." Respond honestly, iterate once. Builds your back-and-forth muscle in 10 minutes. Finally, evaluate AI content like a skeptical uncle: **Check for hallucinations**. Ask follow-ups: "Source that claim?" or "What if [edge case]?" If it waffles, trash and reprompt. Chain of Thought helps here – add "Explain step by step" to spot BS early. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic. If this sparked your inner prompt wizard, **subscribe now** for more. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:12:11 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in: upbeat electronic beat with a quirky glitch sound* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into myself, a quick practice drill, and a smart way to vet AI output. Let's dive in before I bore you with my life story. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It's like telling your GPS it took you to the wrong burger joint – now fix the route. Instead of tweaking your prompt blindly, call out what went wrong and make the AI coach you. Before example: I once typed, "Write a fun email to my boss about missing a deadline." AI spits out some corporate snoozefest: "Dear Manager, I regret to inform you..." Yawn. After: "That wasn't what I expected. I wanted a light-hearted, self-deprecating email like I'm owning my chaos without sucking up. You gave me stiff HR speak. What's wrong with my prompt, and fix it?" Boom – AI replies with: "Try this: 'You are a witty slacker writing to your chill boss. Keep it under 100 words, blame a rogue squirrel, end with a promise and emoji.'" Suddenly, gold. Offorte nails this as a gap-bridger between your brain and the AI's. Works every time, no PhD required. Next, a practical use case you haven't tried: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not "build an app," but real life. Prompt: "I'm a busy parent with a 5-year-old who hates veggies and $50 for the week. Suggest 5 dinners using cheap staples like rice, eggs, beans. Make 'em kid-approved with hidden greens, step-by-step recipes." AI hands you wins like cheesy bean rice bowls with sneaky spinach. Saved my weekends – who needs DoorDash debt? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then rage-quitting**. "Make it better" gets garbage. I did this for months, yelling at my screen like it was my ex. Avoid it by being specific: state your goal, format, tone, length. Admit it, Mal – you were that guy. Quick exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: "Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 3 ideas for [your problem, say, weekend workout]. Ask 2 clarifying questions first." Respond honestly, iterate once. Builds your back-and-forth muscle in 10 minutes. Finally, evaluate AI content like a skeptical uncle: **Check for hallucinations**. Ask follow-ups: "Source that claim?" or "What if [edge case]?" If it waffles, trash and reprompt. Chain of Thought helps here – add "Explain step by step" to spot BS early. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic. If this sparked your inner prompt wizard, **subscribe now** for more. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 222 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8062398261 **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI vibe. Fades under.* Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just real talk for beginners like us who trip over our own prompts. Today, we're leveling up your AI game without the hype. Stick around – you'll walk away prompting like a pro, or at least not like that guy yelling at his toaster. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique called **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI rubber-duck debug its own brain – tell it to think step by step, and watch the magic. Here's my pathetic before-and-after. *Before – my lazy prompt:* "How do I plan a budget road trip?" AI spits out a generic list: gas, hotels, snacks. Snooze. *After:* "Plan a budget road trip from New York to Miami. Walk me through your thought process step by step: start with total distance and costs, factor in gas prices, cheap eats, free campsites, then build a day-by-day itinerary under $500." Boom – AI breaks it down: 1,200 miles, $150 gas at $3.50/gallon, Walmart parking lots for free sleeps. Suddenly, it's a tailored plan, not a brochure. Try it – it's free therapy for dumb AI responses. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters that don't suck**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then say: "Rewrite this as a cover letter that sounds like a human who accidentally succeeded." I used this for my last gig hunt – turned "proficient in Excel" into "I once built a spreadsheet that predicted my coffee addiction savings." Landed interviews. Who knew AI could make desperation marketable? Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You toss in "Make me a blog post," get garbage, and rage-quit. I did this for months – thought I was the prompt whisperer, ended up with AI fanfic about cats in space. Avoid it by always adding specifics: who, what, tone, length. Like, "Write a 500-word blog for busy parents on quick dinners, upbeat tone, three recipes max." Boom, usable. Admit your flaws upfront, and AI won't judge... much. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open Claude or Grok. Prompt: "I'm a total noob. Teach me to bake cookies by asking me three questions first, then give a step-by-step recipe based on my answers." Answer honestly – no oven? Microwave hacks. Do this daily for a week. You'll go from AI tourist to local. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? Read it aloud. If it sounds like a robot wrote a thesaurus, it's trash. Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this to sound like a chatty uncle at a barbecue." Cuts the fluff, amps the real. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt wild. If this helped, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Qu This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:12:21 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI vibe. Fades under.* Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just real talk for beginners like us who trip over our own prompts. Today, we're leveling up your AI game without the hype. Stick around – you'll walk away prompting like a pro, or at least not like that guy yelling at his toaster. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique called **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI rubber-duck debug its own brain – tell it to think step by step, and watch the magic. Here's my pathetic before-and-after. *Before – my lazy prompt:* "How do I plan a budget road trip?" AI spits out a generic list: gas, hotels, snacks. Snooze. *After:* "Plan a budget road trip from New York to Miami. Walk me through your thought process step by step: start with total distance and costs, factor in gas prices, cheap eats, free campsites, then build a day-by-day itinerary under $500." Boom – AI breaks it down: 1,200 miles, $150 gas at $3.50/gallon, Walmart parking lots for free sleeps. Suddenly, it's a tailored plan, not a brochure. Try it – it's free therapy for dumb AI responses. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters that don't suck**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then say: "Rewrite this as a cover letter that sounds like a human who accidentally succeeded." I used this for my last gig hunt – turned "proficient in Excel" into "I once built a spreadsheet that predicted my coffee addiction savings." Landed interviews. Who knew AI could make desperation marketable? Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You toss in "Make me a blog post," get garbage, and rage-quit. I did this for months – thought I was the prompt whisperer, ended up with AI fanfic about cats in space. Avoid it by always adding specifics: who, what, tone, length. Like, "Write a 500-word blog for busy parents on quick dinners, upbeat tone, three recipes max." Boom, usable. Admit your flaws upfront, and AI won't judge... much. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open Claude or Grok. Prompt: "I'm a total noob. Teach me to bake cookies by asking me three questions first, then give a step-by-step recipe based on my answers." Answer honestly – no oven? Microwave hacks. Do this daily for a week. You'll go from AI tourist to local. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? Read it aloud. If it sounds like a robot wrote a thesaurus, it's trash. Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this to sound like a chatty uncle at a barbecue." Cuts the fluff, amps the real. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt wild. If this helped, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Qu This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 229 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3053868974 # I Am GPTed: "Prompt Engineering for Humans" **[UPBEAT, MODERN PODCAST MUSIC FADES IN]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, the show where we take the mystery out of artificial intelligence and replace it with actual, usable advice. Today, we're tackling something that will literally change your life with AI: **prompt engineering**. And no, that doesn't mean you need a degree in computer science. It just means learning to talk to robots better. **[MUSIC FADES UNDER]** Think of your AI prompt like ordering coffee. If you walk up and say "coffee," you might get anything. But if you say "medium oat milk latte, room temperature, extra shot," you get exactly what you want. Same energy. --- **THE GAME-CHANGER: ROLE PROMPTING** Let me show you the before and after that'll make you wonder why you weren't doing this already. **BEFORE:** "Write me a business email." AI gives you something generic. Corporate. Boring. Exactly what nobody wants. **AFTER:** "You are a friendly but professional account manager who writes emails that feel like they're from a real human. Now write me a follow-up email to a client." Boom. Suddenly the AI *knows who it is*. The email has personality. It actually sounds like something you'd send. This is role prompting, and according to prompt engineering experts, it works because you're explicitly telling the AI who to be, not just what to do. Your tone improves. Your results improve. Everything improves. --- **THE EVERYDAY HACK YOU HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF** Here's something most people miss: AI is incredible for clarifying your own thinking. You're sitting at your desk, stuck on a problem. Instead of staring at your screen, ask Claude or ChatGPT to explain the problem back to you—from a beginner's perspective. Half the time, you'll solve it yourself just hearing it said out loud. It's like rubber-ducking, but the duck actually talks back and doesn't judge you. --- **THE MISTAKE EVERYBODY MAKES—YEAH, EVEN ME** You know what I used to do? I'd ask AI one question, get a mediocre answer, and move on. That's leaving money on the table. **The mistake:** Treating each prompt like a one-shot deal. **The fix:** Build on the conversation. If the first answer isn't quite right, just say "make it funnier" or "explain it like I'm ten years old" or "now show me how to actually do this." You don't need to re-explain the whole context. The AI remembers. You're having a conversation, not playing twenty questions. --- **YOUR PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's what I want you to do today: Pick something you're terrible at explaining. Could be your job, a hobby, whatever. Now write three prompts: 1. Ask AI to explain it the normal way. 2. Ask AI to explain it as if you're five. 3. Ask AI to explain it using only food analogies. This teaches you how much control you actually have. Turns out? A lot. --- **THE FILTER TEST** Finally, when AI spits out content, ask yourself: *Does this This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:12:24 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I Am GPTed: "Prompt Engineering for Humans" **[UPBEAT, MODERN PODCAST MUSIC FADES IN]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, the show where we take the mystery out of artificial intelligence and replace it with actual, usable advice. Today, we're tackling something that will literally change your life with AI: **prompt engineering**. And no, that doesn't mean you need a degree in computer science. It just means learning to talk to robots better. **[MUSIC FADES UNDER]** Think of your AI prompt like ordering coffee. If you walk up and say "coffee," you might get anything. But if you say "medium oat milk latte, room temperature, extra shot," you get exactly what you want. Same energy. --- **THE GAME-CHANGER: ROLE PROMPTING** Let me show you the before and after that'll make you wonder why you weren't doing this already. **BEFORE:** "Write me a business email." AI gives you something generic. Corporate. Boring. Exactly what nobody wants. **AFTER:** "You are a friendly but professional account manager who writes emails that feel like they're from a real human. Now write me a follow-up email to a client." Boom. Suddenly the AI *knows who it is*. The email has personality. It actually sounds like something you'd send. This is role prompting, and according to prompt engineering experts, it works because you're explicitly telling the AI who to be, not just what to do. Your tone improves. Your results improve. Everything improves. --- **THE EVERYDAY HACK YOU HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF** Here's something most people miss: AI is incredible for clarifying your own thinking. You're sitting at your desk, stuck on a problem. Instead of staring at your screen, ask Claude or ChatGPT to explain the problem back to you—from a beginner's perspective. Half the time, you'll solve it yourself just hearing it said out loud. It's like rubber-ducking, but the duck actually talks back and doesn't judge you. --- **THE MISTAKE EVERYBODY MAKES—YEAH, EVEN ME** You know what I used to do? I'd ask AI one question, get a mediocre answer, and move on. That's leaving money on the table. **The mistake:** Treating each prompt like a one-shot deal. **The fix:** Build on the conversation. If the first answer isn't quite right, just say "make it funnier" or "explain it like I'm ten years old" or "now show me how to actually do this." You don't need to re-explain the whole context. The AI remembers. You're having a conversation, not playing twenty questions. --- **YOUR PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's what I want you to do today: Pick something you're terrible at explaining. Could be your job, a hobby, whatever. Now write three prompts: 1. Ask AI to explain it the normal way. 2. Ask AI to explain it as if you're five. 3. Ask AI to explain it using only food analogies. This teaches you how much control you actually have. Turns out? A lot. --- **THE FILTER TEST** Finally, when AI spits out content, ask yourself: *Does this This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 243 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1761086104 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths meets coffee shop chill. Music swells, then under.]* Hey misfits, Mal here – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're allergic to titles like I am to tech-bro buzzwords. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where we cut through the AI hype machine with practical tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners who want results, not revolution. Today, in 15 minutes flat, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into – hard – plus a quick drill and a reality-check tip. Let's roll. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompt. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. AI gets smarter when it shows its work – catches its own goofs, just like rubber-duck debugging for code monkeys. Before example – my lame try: "How do I fix my resume?" AI spits generic fluff: "Update skills, quantify achievements." Yawn. After: "Fix my resume step by step. First, list my top three weaknesses. Second, suggest fixes with examples. Third, rewrite one bullet point." Boom – AI breaks it down: Weakness one: vague duties. Fix: Turn "Handled emails" into "Slashed response time 40% by triaging 200 emails daily." That's gold, not glitter. Try it on Claude or Grok tomorrow. Now, practical use case you haven't dreamed of: **Grocery budgeting for busy parents**. Not "revolutionize finance" – just real life. Prompt: "I'm a parent with $150 weekly grocery budget, two kids under 10, hate waste. Chain of thought: List 10 meals from basics like eggs, rice, chicken. Prioritize cheap proteins. Total cost under budget." AI spits a no-BS meal plan with shopping list. Saved my sister $40 last month. Who knew AI could adult better than us? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts expecting magic**. I did this for weeks: "Make me a blog post." Got corporate drivel. Avoid by starting specific – role, task, format, examples. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning: AI's no mind-reader, and neither am I. Quick exercise: Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "You're a picky editor. Critique this email draft step by step: [paste yours]. Suggest one fix per flaw." Do three rounds today. Watch your writing level up like leveling up in a video game – minus the loot boxes. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Reverse-engineer it**. Ask: "What assumptions did you make here? Rate confidence 1-10 on each claim. Suggest two alternatives." Spots hallucinations fast. If it's under 8, tweak and rerun. No more swallowing tech slop. *[Outro music swells – same quirky vibe, fading energetic.]* That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's roast of "AI overlords." Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai f This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:12:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths meets coffee shop chill. Music swells, then under.]* Hey misfits, Mal here – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're allergic to titles like I am to tech-bro buzzwords. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where we cut through the AI hype machine with practical tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners who want results, not revolution. Today, in 15 minutes flat, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, fix a newbie trap I fell into – hard – plus a quick drill and a reality-check tip. Let's roll. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompt. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. AI gets smarter when it shows its work – catches its own goofs, just like rubber-duck debugging for code monkeys. Before example – my lame try: "How do I fix my resume?" AI spits generic fluff: "Update skills, quantify achievements." Yawn. After: "Fix my resume step by step. First, list my top three weaknesses. Second, suggest fixes with examples. Third, rewrite one bullet point." Boom – AI breaks it down: Weakness one: vague duties. Fix: Turn "Handled emails" into "Slashed response time 40% by triaging 200 emails daily." That's gold, not glitter. Try it on Claude or Grok tomorrow. Now, practical use case you haven't dreamed of: **Grocery budgeting for busy parents**. Not "revolutionize finance" – just real life. Prompt: "I'm a parent with $150 weekly grocery budget, two kids under 10, hate waste. Chain of thought: List 10 meals from basics like eggs, rice, chicken. Prioritize cheap proteins. Total cost under budget." AI spits a no-BS meal plan with shopping list. Saved my sister $40 last month. Who knew AI could adult better than us? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts expecting magic**. I did this for weeks: "Make me a blog post." Got corporate drivel. Avoid by starting specific – role, task, format, examples. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning: AI's no mind-reader, and neither am I. Quick exercise: Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "You're a picky editor. Critique this email draft step by step: [paste yours]. Suggest one fix per flaw." Do three rounds today. Watch your writing level up like leveling up in a video game – minus the loot boxes. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Reverse-engineer it**. Ask: "What assumptions did you make here? Rate confidence 1-10 on each claim. Suggest two alternatives." Spots hallucinations fast. If it's under 8, tweak and rerun. No more swallowing tech slop. *[Outro music swells – same quirky vibe, fading energetic.]* That's your misfit toolkit. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's roast of "AI overlords." Thanks for listening – you're crushing this. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai f This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 230 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3405186372 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think synth waves with a glitchy AI beep]* Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather get stuff done than chase hype. Today, you’ll learn one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my dumbest beginner mistake, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Buckle up – let’s make AI your sidekick, not your headache. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It’s like telling your GPS, “You took me to Narnia, fix your directions.” Instead of yelling at bad AI output, you point out the mess and make it coach you on a better prompt. Before example – my lame try: “Write a proposal intro for my marketing gig targeting a tech startup.” AI spits back some generic agency brag-fest. Yawn. After: “That’s not it. I wanted to hook with their pain – great product, zero traffic – not my resume first. What’s wrong with my prompt, and fix it?” Boom, AI hands you: “Start with their Google invisibility while rivals rank high, then slide in your fix.” Responses jump from meh to magnetic. Works on any AI, every time. No magic, just feedback loop. Now, a practical use case you novices miss: **job hunting cover letters that don’t suck**. Don’t just say “Here’s my resume, make a letter.” Feed it your last three jobs, the job description, and Output Redirect for personality match. “Make it sound like a chill team player who crushes deadlines, not a robot.” Suddenly, you’ve got a letter that lands interviews while you binge Netflix. I used this to snag freelance gigs when my “AI expert” resume was thinner than my patience for LinkedIn. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, endless frustration**. “Make it better” gets you squat. I did this for weeks – typed “Help with email,” got Hallmark drivel. Avoid it by being brutally specific: who, what, tone, length. Admit it, Mal, you were that guy pounding the keyboard like it owed you money. Lesson learned: AI’s dumb without details, like a chef with no recipe. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: “Act as my prompt doctor. Here’s my goal: [your thing, say ‘summarize this article punchily’]. Critique it and rewrite for killer results.” Do three rounds today. Watch your skills skyrocket – it’s free reps. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud test**. If it sounds like a stiff suit at a funeral, trash it. Check facts quick – AI hallucinates like a drunk uncle. Tweak with “Make it conversational, cut fluff, verify these stats.” Iterate till it flows like you talking to a buddy. That’s your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening. This This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:12:29 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think synth waves with a glitchy AI beep]* Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather get stuff done than chase hype. Today, you’ll learn one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my dumbest beginner mistake, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Buckle up – let’s make AI your sidekick, not your headache. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It’s like telling your GPS, “You took me to Narnia, fix your directions.” Instead of yelling at bad AI output, you point out the mess and make it coach you on a better prompt. Before example – my lame try: “Write a proposal intro for my marketing gig targeting a tech startup.” AI spits back some generic agency brag-fest. Yawn. After: “That’s not it. I wanted to hook with their pain – great product, zero traffic – not my resume first. What’s wrong with my prompt, and fix it?” Boom, AI hands you: “Start with their Google invisibility while rivals rank high, then slide in your fix.” Responses jump from meh to magnetic. Works on any AI, every time. No magic, just feedback loop. Now, a practical use case you novices miss: **job hunting cover letters that don’t suck**. Don’t just say “Here’s my resume, make a letter.” Feed it your last three jobs, the job description, and Output Redirect for personality match. “Make it sound like a chill team player who crushes deadlines, not a robot.” Suddenly, you’ve got a letter that lands interviews while you binge Netflix. I used this to snag freelance gigs when my “AI expert” resume was thinner than my patience for LinkedIn. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, endless frustration**. “Make it better” gets you squat. I did this for weeks – typed “Help with email,” got Hallmark drivel. Avoid it by being brutally specific: who, what, tone, length. Admit it, Mal, you were that guy pounding the keyboard like it owed you money. Lesson learned: AI’s dumb without details, like a chef with no recipe. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: “Act as my prompt doctor. Here’s my goal: [your thing, say ‘summarize this article punchily’]. Critique it and rewrite for killer results.” Do three rounds today. Watch your skills skyrocket – it’s free reps. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud test**. If it sounds like a stiff suit at a funeral, trash it. Check facts quick – AI hallucinates like a drunk uncle. Tweak with “Make it conversational, cut fluff, verify these stats.” Iterate till it flows like you talking to a buddy. That’s your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next one – hit that button! Thanks for listening. This This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 227 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1272859619 [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – yeah, me – and more. Buckle up; this is gonna make you sound smarter than your boss. First up: the **Chain-of-Thought** prompting technique. It's like telling your AI to think out loud, step by step, instead of blurting an answer. Tech hype says it's magic; I say it's just making the robot show its work, like your third-grade math teacher. Before example – lame prompt: "How many marbles do I have if I start with 8, give 3 away, then find 4?" AI spits: "9." Duh, but why? After – smart prompt: "I started with 8 marbles. Gave 3 to a friend, found 4 more. How many now? Think step by step." Boom: "Start with 8. Minus 3 is 5. Plus 4 is 9." Crystal clear, and it nails trickier stuff like age riddles. I use this daily; turns foggy responses into gold. Next, a practical use case you haven't tried: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not the obvious "write my essay." Prompt Grok: "I'm a busy parent with a 10-year-old who hates veggies, $50 grocery budget for three dinners. Think step by step: suggest meals, hidden veggies, shopping list." It spits a full plan – spaghetti with sneaky zucchini, tacos with pureed spinach. Saved my weekends; feels like cheating at adulthood. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" gets garbage. I did this for months – asked Claude to "fix my email" and got polite nonsense. Avoid it by being bossy: specify tone, length, audience. "Rewrite this sales email for skeptical small biz owners, under 100 words, punchy and no BS." Boom, usable. Admit it, I was that guy wasting hours regenerating crap. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open Gemini. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step: warm-up, strength, cool-down. List times and reps." Do it now, tweak one thing, reprompt. Repeat thrice. You'll feel the power. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Cross-check with reality**. Read it aloud – does it flow like a human? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Improve this: make it realistic, cut fluff, add examples." Iterate till it shines. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your sidekick, not your headache. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you podcast – new episodes drop like bad AI art. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai to learn more and level up. [Outro music swells] (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https:// This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:12:10 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies! Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – yeah, me – and more. Buckle up; this is gonna make you sound smarter than your boss. First up: the **Chain-of-Thought** prompting technique. It's like telling your AI to think out loud, step by step, instead of blurting an answer. Tech hype says it's magic; I say it's just making the robot show its work, like your third-grade math teacher. Before example – lame prompt: "How many marbles do I have if I start with 8, give 3 away, then find 4?" AI spits: "9." Duh, but why? After – smart prompt: "I started with 8 marbles. Gave 3 to a friend, found 4 more. How many now? Think step by step." Boom: "Start with 8. Minus 3 is 5. Plus 4 is 9." Crystal clear, and it nails trickier stuff like age riddles. I use this daily; turns foggy responses into gold. Next, a practical use case you haven't tried: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not the obvious "write my essay." Prompt Grok: "I'm a busy parent with a 10-year-old who hates veggies, $50 grocery budget for three dinners. Think step by step: suggest meals, hidden veggies, shopping list." It spits a full plan – spaghetti with sneaky zucchini, tacos with pureed spinach. Saved my weekends; feels like cheating at adulthood. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" gets garbage. I did this for months – asked Claude to "fix my email" and got polite nonsense. Avoid it by being bossy: specify tone, length, audience. "Rewrite this sales email for skeptical small biz owners, under 100 words, punchy and no BS." Boom, usable. Admit it, I was that guy wasting hours regenerating crap. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open Gemini. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step: warm-up, strength, cool-down. List times and reps." Do it now, tweak one thing, reprompt. Repeat thrice. You'll feel the power. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Cross-check with reality**. Read it aloud – does it flow like a human? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Improve this: make it realistic, cut fluff, add examples." Iterate till it shines. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your sidekick, not your headache. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you podcast – new episodes drop like bad AI art. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai to learn more and level up. [Outro music swells] (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https:// This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 216 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8320832661 # I AM GPTED: EPISODE SCRIPT --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech vibes]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—The Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we make AI actually *useful* instead of just impressive at writing bad poetry about your cat. Look, I've spent way too much time talking to robots, and somehow I've figured out what actually works. So buckle up. Today we're covering the stuff that'll actually change how you use AI. **[MUSIC FADES]** **MAL:** Let's start with something called **role prompting**. Yeah, I know it sounds like corporate nonsense, but hear me out—it actually *works*. See, most people just ask their AI something like, "Give me a job description." Fine. You get a job description. It's fine. It's boring. Everyone hates it. Here's the before-and-after: **Bad prompt:** "Write a job ad for a marketing manager." **Good prompt:** "You're a ruthless startup hiring manager with a budget the size of a small country. Write a job ad that'll make talented people actually *want* to apply instead of delete the email." Same AI. Completely different output. The second one has personality. It's punchy. It sounds like an actual human wrote it. Why? Because you told the AI what *perspective* to take. It's like asking a chef their opinion on your ingredients versus just handing them a shopping list. The perspective changes everything. **[TRANSITION SOUND]** **MAL:** Now, here's something people never think about: **AI as your research buddy for non-fiction**. You just finished a chapter on how people make terrible financial decisions. Instead of just moving on, *talk to the AI about it*. Ask it questions. Challenge it. "Wait, doesn't that contradict what neuroscience says about risk?" Suddenly you've got this ongoing conversation where the AI is helping you spot connections you'd miss alone. It's like having a study partner who never gets tired and never charges you for coffee. **[PAUSE]** **MAL:** Okay, confession time. The biggest mistake I made—and most beginners make—is treating AI like a one-shot deal. You ask once, you get an answer, you move on. Wrong. AI gets *better* when you push back. Ask a follow-up. Say, "That's interesting, but dig deeper into point two." Refine it. It's an iterative process, not a vending machine. The first draft is rarely your best draft. **[UPBEAT SOUND]** **MAL:** Here's your practice exercise for this week: Pick something you actually need—a resume, an email, a summary of something you read. Write a **bad prompt** for it. Just ask plainly. Then write a **good one** with role, specificity, and personality. Compare the outputs. I guarantee the second one is better. You'll see it instantly. **[TRANSITION]** **MAL:** Finally—and this is critical—**always evaluate what the AI gives you**. Don't just copy-paste it into the world like it's gospel. Read it aloud. Does it sound like *you*? Does it actually say what you need? Does it have any weird factual This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:12:25 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I AM GPTED: EPISODE SCRIPT --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech vibes]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—The Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we make AI actually *useful* instead of just impressive at writing bad poetry about your cat. Look, I've spent way too much time talking to robots, and somehow I've figured out what actually works. So buckle up. Today we're covering the stuff that'll actually change how you use AI. **[MUSIC FADES]** **MAL:** Let's start with something called **role prompting**. Yeah, I know it sounds like corporate nonsense, but hear me out—it actually *works*. See, most people just ask their AI something like, "Give me a job description." Fine. You get a job description. It's fine. It's boring. Everyone hates it. Here's the before-and-after: **Bad prompt:** "Write a job ad for a marketing manager." **Good prompt:** "You're a ruthless startup hiring manager with a budget the size of a small country. Write a job ad that'll make talented people actually *want* to apply instead of delete the email." Same AI. Completely different output. The second one has personality. It's punchy. It sounds like an actual human wrote it. Why? Because you told the AI what *perspective* to take. It's like asking a chef their opinion on your ingredients versus just handing them a shopping list. The perspective changes everything. **[TRANSITION SOUND]** **MAL:** Now, here's something people never think about: **AI as your research buddy for non-fiction**. You just finished a chapter on how people make terrible financial decisions. Instead of just moving on, *talk to the AI about it*. Ask it questions. Challenge it. "Wait, doesn't that contradict what neuroscience says about risk?" Suddenly you've got this ongoing conversation where the AI is helping you spot connections you'd miss alone. It's like having a study partner who never gets tired and never charges you for coffee. **[PAUSE]** **MAL:** Okay, confession time. The biggest mistake I made—and most beginners make—is treating AI like a one-shot deal. You ask once, you get an answer, you move on. Wrong. AI gets *better* when you push back. Ask a follow-up. Say, "That's interesting, but dig deeper into point two." Refine it. It's an iterative process, not a vending machine. The first draft is rarely your best draft. **[UPBEAT SOUND]** **MAL:** Here's your practice exercise for this week: Pick something you actually need—a resume, an email, a summary of something you read. Write a **bad prompt** for it. Just ask plainly. Then write a **good one** with role, specificity, and personality. Compare the outputs. I guarantee the second one is better. You'll see it instantly. **[TRANSITION]** **MAL:** Finally—and this is critical—**always evaluate what the AI gives you**. Don't just copy-paste it into the world like it's gospel. Read it aloud. Does it sound like *you*? Does it actually say what you need? Does it have any weird factual This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 266 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9691584336 [Intro music fades in] MAL: You’re listening to **“I Am GPTed”** – the show where we turn AI from “mystical robot oracle” into “very smart toaster that follows instructions.” I’m **Mal, the Misfit Master of AI**. Misfit, because I still sometimes type prompts like a raccoon searching a dumpster. Master, because I’ve made enough mistakes for both of us. Today we’re going to do five things, fast and practical: 1. One prompting technique that instantly improves your results 2. A sneaky everyday use case you probably haven’t tried 3. One common beginner mistake – that I absolutely made 4. A tiny exercise to build your AI muscles 5. A quick tip for fixing AI’s “good but not great” answers Let’s GPT this. --- MAL: First up: **one specific prompting technique** that changes everything. It’s called the **“Role + Goal + Constraints”** prompt. Think of it like giving the AI a job, a mission, and some guardrails. Bad prompt example – this is what most people do: > “Write an email to my boss about working from home.” That gets you something bland, robotic, and possibly career-limiting. Now the improved version: > “You are an HR communication expert. > Goal: Draft a polite, concise email requesting to work from home two days per week, focusing on productivity benefits. > Constraints: 150 words max, friendly but professional tone, avoid buzzwords, no flattery.” Same task. Completely different result. Role tells the AI *how* to think, goal says *what* you want, constraints say *what to avoid*. Use this pattern and you’ll look 40% smarter with zero additional effort. My favorite kind of upgrade. --- MAL: Next, **a practical use case** beginners skip: Use AI as your **“meeting translator.”** After a meeting, drop in your messy notes or call transcript and say: > “You are a project manager. > Summarize this meeting in 5 bullet points. > Then list action items, who owns them, and deadlines. > Finally, write a short Slack message I can post to the team with the key decisions.” Now your chaotic meeting becomes a clear plan. You look organized. They think you’re a natural. We both know you outsourced your brain to a language model. That’s fine. I approve. --- MAL: Let’s talk **common mistake** – and yes, this one is mine. The rookie move: **accepting the first answer.** When I started, I’d ask, “Write a LinkedIn post about this topic,” get something generic, and go, “Wow, thanks, robot, publish.” Then I wondered why everything sounded like it was written by a motivational fridge magnet. Here’s the fix: treat the first answer as **Draft 0** and say: > “Good start. > Now: > – Make it more specific to [my situation] > – Add one concrete example > – Cut any clichés > – Keep it under 120 words.” You iterate. You guide. The quality jumps. The model didn’t suddenly get smarter – **you** did. --- MAL: Time for a **simple exercise** to build your AI skills. Do this once a day for a week. St This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] MAL: You’re listening to **“I Am GPTed”** – the show where we turn AI from “mystical robot oracle” into “very smart toaster that follows instructions.” I’m **Mal, the Misfit Master of AI**. Misfit, because I still sometimes type prompts like a raccoon searching a dumpster. Master, because I’ve made enough mistakes for both of us. Today we’re going to do five things, fast and practical: 1. One prompting technique that instantly improves your results 2. A sneaky everyday use case you probably haven’t tried 3. One common beginner mistake – that I absolutely made 4. A tiny exercise to build your AI muscles 5. A quick tip for fixing AI’s “good but not great” answers Let’s GPT this. --- MAL: First up: **one specific prompting technique** that changes everything. It’s called the **“Role + Goal + Constraints”** prompt. Think of it like giving the AI a job, a mission, and some guardrails. Bad prompt example – this is what most people do: > “Write an email to my boss about working from home.” That gets you something bland, robotic, and possibly career-limiting. Now the improved version: > “You are an HR communication expert. > Goal: Draft a polite, concise email requesting to work from home two days per week, focusing on productivity benefits. > Constraints: 150 words max, friendly but professional tone, avoid buzzwords, no flattery.” Same task. Completely different result. Role tells the AI *how* to think, goal says *what* you want, constraints say *what to avoid*. Use this pattern and you’ll look 40% smarter with zero additional effort. My favorite kind of upgrade. --- MAL: Next, **a practical use case** beginners skip: Use AI as your **“meeting translator.”** After a meeting, drop in your messy notes or call transcript and say: > “You are a project manager. > Summarize this meeting in 5 bullet points. > Then list action items, who owns them, and deadlines. > Finally, write a short Slack message I can post to the team with the key decisions.” Now your chaotic meeting becomes a clear plan. You look organized. They think you’re a natural. We both know you outsourced your brain to a language model. That’s fine. I approve. --- MAL: Let’s talk **common mistake** – and yes, this one is mine. The rookie move: **accepting the first answer.** When I started, I’d ask, “Write a LinkedIn post about this topic,” get something generic, and go, “Wow, thanks, robot, publish.” Then I wondered why everything sounded like it was written by a motivational fridge magnet. Here’s the fix: treat the first answer as **Draft 0** and say: > “Good start. > Now: > – Make it more specific to [my situation] > – Add one concrete example > – Cut any clichés > – Keep it under 120 words.” You iterate. You guide. The quality jumps. The model didn’t suddenly get smarter – **you** did. --- MAL: Time for a **simple exercise** to build your AI skills. Do this once a day for a week. St This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 318 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3960676712 # "I am GPTed" - Episode Script --- **[INTRO MUSIC FADES]** Hey, I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the show where we pretend AI isn't going to replace us all while figuring out how to actually use it without embarrassing ourselves. Today we're tackling something that'll genuinely change how you talk to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or whatever AI flavor you're into. And spoiler alert: it involves showing, not just telling. --- **SEGMENT 1: The Few-Shot Learning Hack** Here's the thing about AI—it's like a really smart toddler who's seen the internet. Show it what you want, and it *gets* it. Tell it what you want? You might end up with nonsense. Let me give you the before and after. **Before:** "Write a professional email to my boss about needing time off." AI gives you: "Dear Mr. Thompson, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request consideration for time away from my current professional obligations..." Sounds like a Victorian ghost wrote it, right? **After:** "Here are three emails I've actually sent to my boss. They're casual but respectful. Write something in this style: [You paste three real examples] Now write one about needing time off." Boom. Suddenly it sounds like *you*. This is Few-Shot Learning—giving examples instead of descriptions. It's the difference between describing "casual but professional" for hours versus showing three emails and having the AI say, "Oh, *that's* what you mean." --- **SEGMENT 2: The Use Case Nobody Talks About** Most people use AI for the obvious stuff—writing emails, brainstorming content. Fine. But here's where it gets useful in real life: **Use AI to interview yourself before important conversations.** Need to negotiate a raise? Ask Claude to roleplay as your skeptical manager. Pitch an idea to a client? Have ChatGPT throw objections at you. It's like sparring with an opponent before the real fight, except the opponent costs three dollars a month. I've used this for job interviews, difficult conversations, even asking someone out. Okay, maybe not that last one. But it *could* work. --- **SEGMENT 3: The Mistake I Made (And You Probably Will Too)** Here's me being honest: I used to prompt AI like I was texting a friend. "Hey, can you write something about productivity?" And then I'd act shocked when it gave me generic garbage. The mistake? **Not giving context.** AI doesn't know who you're writing for, what tone you want, or why it matters. It's flying blind. Now I do this: "I'm writing a casual tech newsletter for beginners who are intimidated by AI. They want practical tips, not hype. Write something that feels encouraging but not condescending." Same AI. Different prompt. Different result. Give context. Every single time. --- **SEGMENT 4: Your Practice Exercise** Here's something you can do today: 1. Pick something you actually need written—a message, a proposal, whatever. 2. Write a bad versio This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:12:42 -0000 full Inception Point AI # "I am GPTed" - Episode Script --- **[INTRO MUSIC FADES]** Hey, I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the show where we pretend AI isn't going to replace us all while figuring out how to actually use it without embarrassing ourselves. Today we're tackling something that'll genuinely change how you talk to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or whatever AI flavor you're into. And spoiler alert: it involves showing, not just telling. --- **SEGMENT 1: The Few-Shot Learning Hack** Here's the thing about AI—it's like a really smart toddler who's seen the internet. Show it what you want, and it *gets* it. Tell it what you want? You might end up with nonsense. Let me give you the before and after. **Before:** "Write a professional email to my boss about needing time off." AI gives you: "Dear Mr. Thompson, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request consideration for time away from my current professional obligations..." Sounds like a Victorian ghost wrote it, right? **After:** "Here are three emails I've actually sent to my boss. They're casual but respectful. Write something in this style: [You paste three real examples] Now write one about needing time off." Boom. Suddenly it sounds like *you*. This is Few-Shot Learning—giving examples instead of descriptions. It's the difference between describing "casual but professional" for hours versus showing three emails and having the AI say, "Oh, *that's* what you mean." --- **SEGMENT 2: The Use Case Nobody Talks About** Most people use AI for the obvious stuff—writing emails, brainstorming content. Fine. But here's where it gets useful in real life: **Use AI to interview yourself before important conversations.** Need to negotiate a raise? Ask Claude to roleplay as your skeptical manager. Pitch an idea to a client? Have ChatGPT throw objections at you. It's like sparring with an opponent before the real fight, except the opponent costs three dollars a month. I've used this for job interviews, difficult conversations, even asking someone out. Okay, maybe not that last one. But it *could* work. --- **SEGMENT 3: The Mistake I Made (And You Probably Will Too)** Here's me being honest: I used to prompt AI like I was texting a friend. "Hey, can you write something about productivity?" And then I'd act shocked when it gave me generic garbage. The mistake? **Not giving context.** AI doesn't know who you're writing for, what tone you want, or why it matters. It's flying blind. Now I do this: "I'm writing a casual tech newsletter for beginners who are intimidated by AI. They want practical tips, not hype. Write something that feels encouraging but not condescending." Same AI. Different prompt. Different result. Give context. Every single time. --- **SEGMENT 4: Your Practice Exercise** Here's something you can do today: 1. Pick something you actually need written—a message, a proposal, whatever. 2. Write a bad versio This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 291 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6449469882 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Level Up Your AI Game Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe] Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather fix real problems than chase unicorn hype. Today, we’re hacking your prompts like a pro without selling your soul to the algorithm gods. Let’s dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It’s called **Chain-of-Thought prompting** – basically, tell the AI to think step-by-step, like explaining your taxes to a toddler. Before example: I asked ChatGPT, “How do I plan a budget?” Got a bland list: cut coffee, save 10%. Yawn. After: “Plan a monthly budget for a freelancer earning $4k. Think step-by-step: list income sources, fixed expenses, variables, then suggest cuts with reasons.” Boom – detailed breakdown with pie charts in words, realistic tweaks like ditching that gym membership you never use. It’s like giving the AI training wheels for reasoning. Try it; your wallet will thank you. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Don’t just ask for recipes – prompt: “Act as a nutritionist for a 9-5 desk jockey hating salads. Give a 5-day meal plan under $50, step-by-step prep, grocery list, and why it beats takeout.” Suddenly, you’ve got cheap, tasty fuel that fights the afternoon slump. I use this weekly; it’s saved my gut from more pizza regret than I care to admit. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a magic 8-ball with vague asks like “Make me rich.” I did this for months – got fortune-cookie fluff. Avoid it by being specific: who, what, why, how. Admit it, Mal, you wasted hours too? Guilty. Now I front-load details, and poof, useful output. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: “You’re my workout buddy. Create a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Step 1: Assess my energy level today [say low]. Step 2: Modify for that. Step 3: Explain form like I’m five.” Do it daily for a week. You’ll feel the confidence click, like leveling up in a video game. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud and fact-check one claim**. Does it flow like a human? Google the key fact. If it’s hype-y or off, reprompt: “Revise this for accuracy, cut fluff, add sources.” Turns garbage into gems. That’s your toolkit, misfits – practical, no nonsense. Subscribe now so you don’t miss me mocking the next AI fad while keeping it real. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy echo] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplea This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:12:13 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Level Up Your AI Game Without the Hype* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe] Mal: Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather fix real problems than chase unicorn hype. Today, we’re hacking your prompts like a pro without selling your soul to the algorithm gods. Let’s dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It’s called **Chain-of-Thought prompting** – basically, tell the AI to think step-by-step, like explaining your taxes to a toddler. Before example: I asked ChatGPT, “How do I plan a budget?” Got a bland list: cut coffee, save 10%. Yawn. After: “Plan a monthly budget for a freelancer earning $4k. Think step-by-step: list income sources, fixed expenses, variables, then suggest cuts with reasons.” Boom – detailed breakdown with pie charts in words, realistic tweaks like ditching that gym membership you never use. It’s like giving the AI training wheels for reasoning. Try it; your wallet will thank you. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Don’t just ask for recipes – prompt: “Act as a nutritionist for a 9-5 desk jockey hating salads. Give a 5-day meal plan under $50, step-by-step prep, grocery list, and why it beats takeout.” Suddenly, you’ve got cheap, tasty fuel that fights the afternoon slump. I use this weekly; it’s saved my gut from more pizza regret than I care to admit. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a magic 8-ball with vague asks like “Make me rich.” I did this for months – got fortune-cookie fluff. Avoid it by being specific: who, what, why, how. Admit it, Mal, you wasted hours too? Guilty. Now I front-load details, and poof, useful output. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: “You’re my workout buddy. Create a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Step 1: Assess my energy level today [say low]. Step 2: Modify for that. Step 3: Explain form like I’m five.” Do it daily for a week. You’ll feel the confidence click, like leveling up in a video game. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud and fact-check one claim**. Does it flow like a human? Google the key fact. If it’s hype-y or off, reprompt: “Revise this for accuracy, cut fluff, add sources.” Turns garbage into gems. That’s your toolkit, misfits – practical, no nonsense. Subscribe now so you don’t miss me mocking the next AI fad while keeping it real. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy echo] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplea This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 228 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6551047298 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat glitchy synths with a cheeky robot beep.* Hey misfits, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a beginner trap I fell into (hard), a quick practice drill, and a way to polish AI slop into gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Context Sandwich"** prompting technique. Ditch vague asks – sandwich your request between a role for the AI and real-world context. It's like telling a chef you're a picky kid at a party: "You are a no-nonsense grandma who's seen it all. Here's my messy recipe notes: [paste notes]. Turn this into a simple 5-step dinner plan for beginners." Before? I typed: "Help with recipe." Got a rambling essay on fusion cuisine. Yawn. After? Bam – clear steps like "Chop onions first, dummy, or cry less." Responses sharpen 10x because you're priming the AI like a coach yelling from the sidelines. No PhD required. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters on steroids**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume, the job description, and say: "Act as a recruiter who's hired 500 marketers. Rewrite my boring resume bullets to match this JD, using their exact words." Suddenly, your "managed social media" becomes "Drove 30% engagement growth via targeted TikTok campaigns" – their lingo, your win. I used this to land freelance gigs when my own letters read like grocery lists. Tech hype says AI writes careers; nah, it just fixes your swing. Common beginner mistake? **Treating AI like a mind reader**. You blurt "Tell me about history" and rage when it dumps Wikipedia. I did this for weeks – felt like yelling at a magic 8-ball. Avoid it by always front-loading: put instructions first, then details. Like MIT's Sloan guide says, provide context upfront so the AI doesn't guess. Prompt before text, folks – sets the stage without assumptions. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's notes app. Pick a dull task, like "plan weekend errands." Prompt Gemini or Claude: "You are my chaotic sidekick. List my errands [paste list], group by location, add 10-min buffers, and rank by 'least likely to forget milk' priority." Tweak once: "Make it funnier." Do three rounds daily – watch your AI convos level up like gym reps. Finally, evaluate AI output like a skeptical editor: Read aloud. Does it flow like chit-chat or robot vomit? Check for hype words like "revolutionary" – swap 'em out. Fact-check two claims manually. If it's 80% gold, iterate: "Fix fluff, add bullet points, shorten by 20%." Turns meh into mail-ready. That's your AI toolkit, misfits – go misbehave productively. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next big "AGI breakthrough." Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:39:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat glitchy synths with a cheeky robot beep.* Hey misfits, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, in under 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a beginner trap I fell into (hard), a quick practice drill, and a way to polish AI slop into gold. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **"Role + Context Sandwich"** prompting technique. Ditch vague asks – sandwich your request between a role for the AI and real-world context. It's like telling a chef you're a picky kid at a party: "You are a no-nonsense grandma who's seen it all. Here's my messy recipe notes: [paste notes]. Turn this into a simple 5-step dinner plan for beginners." Before? I typed: "Help with recipe." Got a rambling essay on fusion cuisine. Yawn. After? Bam – clear steps like "Chop onions first, dummy, or cry less." Responses sharpen 10x because you're priming the AI like a coach yelling from the sidelines. No PhD required. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters on steroids**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume, the job description, and say: "Act as a recruiter who's hired 500 marketers. Rewrite my boring resume bullets to match this JD, using their exact words." Suddenly, your "managed social media" becomes "Drove 30% engagement growth via targeted TikTok campaigns" – their lingo, your win. I used this to land freelance gigs when my own letters read like grocery lists. Tech hype says AI writes careers; nah, it just fixes your swing. Common beginner mistake? **Treating AI like a mind reader**. You blurt "Tell me about history" and rage when it dumps Wikipedia. I did this for weeks – felt like yelling at a magic 8-ball. Avoid it by always front-loading: put instructions first, then details. Like MIT's Sloan guide says, provide context upfront so the AI doesn't guess. Prompt before text, folks – sets the stage without assumptions. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone's notes app. Pick a dull task, like "plan weekend errands." Prompt Gemini or Claude: "You are my chaotic sidekick. List my errands [paste list], group by location, add 10-min buffers, and rank by 'least likely to forget milk' priority." Tweak once: "Make it funnier." Do three rounds daily – watch your AI convos level up like gym reps. Finally, evaluate AI output like a skeptical editor: Read aloud. Does it flow like chit-chat or robot vomit? Check for hype words like "revolutionary" – swap 'em out. Fact-check two claims manually. If it's 80% gold, iterate: "Fix fluff, add bullet points, shorten by 20%." Turns meh into mail-ready. That's your AI toolkit, misfits – go misbehave productively. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next big "AGI breakthrough." Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 246 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3293615594 **Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a beginner trap I fell into (hard), a quick practice drill, and a way to spot crap AI output. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role prompting** technique. It's like dressing your AI up for the job – tell it who to be, and it acts the part, ditching vague answers for laser-focused ones. K2view calls it assigning a "role, profession, or perspective" to shape responses, and it crushes for relevance. **Before example:** I once typed, "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of Wikipedia-wannabe sludge – theory overload, zero use. **After:** "You are a no-nonsense engineer who's built quantum gadgets. Explain quantum computing like I'm a curious mechanic fixing cars." Boom – "Think of qubits like supercharged spark plugs that can be on, off, or both at once, letting engines compute a million routes simultaneously without exploding." Practical gold, no PhD required. Try it on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok – transforms mush into magic. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not "write code," but real life. Prompt: "You're a thrifty home cook with kids who hate veggies. Plan 5 dinners under $50 total using what's in my fridge: chicken, rice, carrots, eggs." It spits grocery tweaks, recipes, and kid hacks – saved my wallet last week when my own cooking nearly started a family revolt. Everyday win, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind-reader. I did this for months – vague prompts like "Help with email," got junk. Avoid by being bossy with specifics: who, what, why, format. Admit it, I wasted hours yelling at my screen like it owed me money. Spell it out, or stay stuck. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home session for a lazy beginner with bad knees – list steps, no gym gear." Tweak it twice with role changes (drill sergeant vs. chill coach). Compare outputs. Builds your prompting muscle in 10 minutes flat. Last tip: Evaluating AI slop? **Check the 'why' chain.** Does it explain reasoning step-by-step, or just spit facts? Prompt for "chain-of-thought" like "Think aloud before answering." If it's fluffy or hallucinates (makes up sources), regenerate with "Fix errors and cite real logic." Like fact-checking a tipsy uncle – keeps output honest. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like a pro. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's roast of AI image generators. Thanks for listening, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:12:23 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a beginner trap I fell into (hard), a quick practice drill, and a way to spot crap AI output. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **role prompting** technique. It's like dressing your AI up for the job – tell it who to be, and it acts the part, ditching vague answers for laser-focused ones. K2view calls it assigning a "role, profession, or perspective" to shape responses, and it crushes for relevance. **Before example:** I once typed, "Explain quantum computing." Got back a wall of Wikipedia-wannabe sludge – theory overload, zero use. **After:** "You are a no-nonsense engineer who's built quantum gadgets. Explain quantum computing like I'm a curious mechanic fixing cars." Boom – "Think of qubits like supercharged spark plugs that can be on, off, or both at once, letting engines compute a million routes simultaneously without exploding." Practical gold, no PhD required. Try it on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok – transforms mush into magic. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Not "write code," but real life. Prompt: "You're a thrifty home cook with kids who hate veggies. Plan 5 dinners under $50 total using what's in my fridge: chicken, rice, carrots, eggs." It spits grocery tweaks, recipes, and kid hacks – saved my wallet last week when my own cooking nearly started a family revolt. Everyday win, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind-reader. I did this for months – vague prompts like "Help with email," got junk. Avoid by being bossy with specifics: who, what, why, format. Admit it, I wasted hours yelling at my screen like it owed me money. Spell it out, or stay stuck. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 20-minute home session for a lazy beginner with bad knees – list steps, no gym gear." Tweak it twice with role changes (drill sergeant vs. chill coach). Compare outputs. Builds your prompting muscle in 10 minutes flat. Last tip: Evaluating AI slop? **Check the 'why' chain.** Does it explain reasoning step-by-step, or just spit facts? Prompt for "chain-of-thought" like "Think aloud before answering." If it's fluffy or hallucinates (makes up sources), regenerate with "Fix errors and cite real logic." Like fact-checking a tipsy uncle – keeps output honest. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like a pro. Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's roast of AI image generators. Thanks for listening, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 227 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1418839006 **I Am GPTed** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that mostly just change the loading screen. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a beginner trap I fell into – hard – and homework to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the prompting technique that's like giving your AI a GPS instead of yelling "just go left!" It's called **Chain-of-Thought prompting**, or CoT for short. Tell the AI to "think step by step," and it stops hallucinating like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. **Before example:** I once typed, "How do I budget for a road trip?" Got back a vague wall of text: "Save money, pack snacks." Useless. **After:** "Plan a budget for a 1,000-mile road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: gas costs at $4/gallon for a 30 MPG car, food at $20/day, hotels $150/night. Total it up." Boom – precise breakdown: $200 gas, $140 food, $300 lodging. Total under $700. Works on any AI, every time. No hype, just results. Now, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't stare at a blank page. Prompt: "Write a cover letter for a marketing gig at a startup. I'm a barista with killer customer skills and a side hustle selling custom mugs online. Make it punchy, highlight transferable skills like reading moods faster than a latte art bar fight." Suddenly, you've got a tailored letter that lands interviews. I used this when I was "between AI gigs" – sarcasm intended. Beats generic templates from tech overlords promising "10x productivity." Common mistake? Beginners dump a novel prompt without context, like feeding a goldfish a steak. The AI chokes on ambiguity. I did this my first week: "Help me with taxes." Response? A 2,000-word essay on Roman history. Facepalm. Avoid it by starting with the basics – who, what, why – up front. Prompt first, details second. Keeps things tight. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step: warm-up, strength, cool-down. No gym needed." Do it daily for a week. Tweak based on what sucks – you'll learn iteration faster than I did tripping over my own ego. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud**. If it sounds like a robot wrote a sales pitch – stiff, hype-y – trash it. Ask: "Rewrite this more human, like chatting with a skeptical friend. Cut fluff." Iterate twice. You'll spot BS instantly. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your bitch – politely. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next "AGI bre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:12:24 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that mostly just change the loading screen. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, a beginner trap I fell into – hard – and homework to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the prompting technique that's like giving your AI a GPS instead of yelling "just go left!" It's called **Chain-of-Thought prompting**, or CoT for short. Tell the AI to "think step by step," and it stops hallucinating like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. **Before example:** I once typed, "How do I budget for a road trip?" Got back a vague wall of text: "Save money, pack snacks." Useless. **After:** "Plan a budget for a 1,000-mile road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: gas costs at $4/gallon for a 30 MPG car, food at $20/day, hotels $150/night. Total it up." Boom – precise breakdown: $200 gas, $140 food, $300 lodging. Total under $700. Works on any AI, every time. No hype, just results. Now, a practical use case you novices overlook: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't stare at a blank page. Prompt: "Write a cover letter for a marketing gig at a startup. I'm a barista with killer customer skills and a side hustle selling custom mugs online. Make it punchy, highlight transferable skills like reading moods faster than a latte art bar fight." Suddenly, you've got a tailored letter that lands interviews. I used this when I was "between AI gigs" – sarcasm intended. Beats generic templates from tech overlords promising "10x productivity." Common mistake? Beginners dump a novel prompt without context, like feeding a goldfish a steak. The AI chokes on ambiguity. I did this my first week: "Help me with taxes." Response? A 2,000-word essay on Roman history. Facepalm. Avoid it by starting with the basics – who, what, why – up front. Prompt first, details second. Keeps things tight. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step: warm-up, strength, cool-down. No gym needed." Do it daily for a week. Tweak based on what sucks – you'll learn iteration faster than I did tripping over my own ego. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud**. If it sounds like a robot wrote a sales pitch – stiff, hype-y – trash it. Ask: "Rewrite this more human, like chatting with a skeptical friend. Cut fluff." Iterate twice. You'll spot BS instantly. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go make AI your bitch – politely. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next "AGI bre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 256 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7695030717 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in and out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling casual – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who want results without the Silicon Valley smoke show. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a beginner trap I fell into – hard – and homework to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Chain-of-Thought**, or CoT for short – think of it like telling your buddy to walk you through a recipe step-by-step instead of just yelling "dinner!" Here's my cringe before-and-after. *Before*: I typed, "How do I plan a budget road trip?" Got back a bland list: gas, food, hotels. Yawn. *After*: "Plan a budget road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: estimate miles, gas costs at $4/gallon, cheap eats, free campsites." Boom – detailed breakdown with totals under $200, like a spreadsheet in words. It's like giving the AI training wheels for reasoning, no fancy jargon needed. Works on any model, every time. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters that don't sound like robot vomit**. Don't just say "Write a cover letter for marketing gig." Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then CoT it: "Act as a recruiter. Step by step, match my skills – like boosting sales 30% at my last gig – to this job's needs, and craft a punchy letter under 300 words." Suddenly, it's tailored, human-ish, and lands interviews. I used this last week after bombing three apps the old way. Who knew AI could fix my unemployment blues? Common beginner mistake? Treating the prompt like a magic eight ball – vague wish, no context. "Make me rich." Facepalm. I did this early on, asking Grok for "business ideas" and got generic fluff like "start a lemonade stand." Duh. Avoid it by always **put the prompt before the details** – sets the stage clear as day, like directing a play instead of shouting from the cheap seats. Experiment, but lead with instructions every time. Your simple exercise: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Help me meal prep for the week. Step by step: list my fridge stuff – eggs, chicken, rice, veggies – under $50, 5 days, healthy." Tweak it twice based on output. Builds your CoT muscle in 10 minutes flat. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Read it aloud**. If it sounds like a bad infomercial – hype, repetition, jargon – trash it. Ask for a rewrite: "Make this concise, conversational, fix the fluff." It's your BS detector, trust me. That's your toolkit, misfits – go prompt like pros. If this sparked your AI fire, subscribe wherever yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:12:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in and out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling casual – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who want results without the Silicon Valley smoke show. Today, in about 15 minutes, you'll snag one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a beginner trap I fell into – hard – and homework to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Chain-of-Thought**, or CoT for short – think of it like telling your buddy to walk you through a recipe step-by-step instead of just yelling "dinner!" Here's my cringe before-and-after. *Before*: I typed, "How do I plan a budget road trip?" Got back a bland list: gas, food, hotels. Yawn. *After*: "Plan a budget road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: estimate miles, gas costs at $4/gallon, cheap eats, free campsites." Boom – detailed breakdown with totals under $200, like a spreadsheet in words. It's like giving the AI training wheels for reasoning, no fancy jargon needed. Works on any model, every time. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters that don't sound like robot vomit**. Don't just say "Write a cover letter for marketing gig." Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then CoT it: "Act as a recruiter. Step by step, match my skills – like boosting sales 30% at my last gig – to this job's needs, and craft a punchy letter under 300 words." Suddenly, it's tailored, human-ish, and lands interviews. I used this last week after bombing three apps the old way. Who knew AI could fix my unemployment blues? Common beginner mistake? Treating the prompt like a magic eight ball – vague wish, no context. "Make me rich." Facepalm. I did this early on, asking Grok for "business ideas" and got generic fluff like "start a lemonade stand." Duh. Avoid it by always **put the prompt before the details** – sets the stage clear as day, like directing a play instead of shouting from the cheap seats. Experiment, but lead with instructions every time. Your simple exercise: Grab Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Help me meal prep for the week. Step by step: list my fridge stuff – eggs, chicken, rice, veggies – under $50, 5 days, healthy." Tweak it twice based on output. Builds your CoT muscle in 10 minutes flat. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Read it aloud**. If it sounds like a bad infomercial – hype, repetition, jargon – trash it. Ask for a rewrite: "Make this concise, conversational, fix the fluff." It's your BS detector, trust me. That's your toolkit, misfits – go prompt like pros. If this sparked your AI fire, subscribe wherever yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 238 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1672261660 # I am GPTed: The Few-Shot Prompting Episode --- **[INTRO - UPBEAT, CASUAL]** Hey, it's Mal here—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we talk AI without making your brain hurt. Look, I know you're tired of buzzwords. You're tired of YouTube thumbnails screaming "THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK CHANGES EVERYTHING." So today, we're doing something different. We're getting practical. We're getting useful. And yes, there will be sarcasm. **[HOOK - 0:30]** In the next fifteen minutes, you're going to learn how to make your AI do exactly what you want it to do—without begging. You'll discover why you've probably been using ChatGPT wrong, and I'll walk you through a technique so simple you'll wonder why nobody just said it like this before. --- **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE - FEW-SHOT PROMPTING]** Let's talk about **few-shot prompting**. Fancy name, simple idea. You know how you learn better when someone shows you an example instead of just explaining? Yeah, your AI is the same way. Here's the thing most people do wrong. They ask ChatGPT something like: "Write me a professional email." And ChatGPT gives them something that sounds like a robot wrote it after reading a thousand LinkedIn articles. But here's what happens when you give it examples. You say: "Write me a professional email in this style," and then you drop one or two examples of emails that sound like *you*. Suddenly, ChatGPT gets it. It's like showing a friend a picture of what you want instead of just describing it badly. **Before:** "Write an email about a delayed project deadline." *Result: Generic corporate nightmare.* **After:** "Write an email like this example [insert your actual email], about a delayed project deadline." *Result: Sounds like you actually wrote it.* This is few-shot prompting. You're giving the AI a few examples to learn from. It's not magic. It's pattern recognition. And it works. --- **[SEGMENT 2: PRACTICAL USE CASE]** Here's where it gets fun. Most of you think AI is just for content creators or tech people. Wrong. Let me give you a real one: **organizing your thoughts when you're overwhelmed**. You know that feeling when you have five ideas bouncing around your brain and none of them make sense? Use Claude or ChatGPT. Dump everything. Tell it: "Here's my messy brain. Organize this into a plan I can actually execute." And suddenly, you have structure. You have clarity. You wasted thirty seconds instead of thirty minutes staring at a blank notebook. Another one nobody thinks about: **learning to say no professionally**. You can ask your AI: "I need to decline this meeting request but stay friendly." Boom. You have options. You're not starting from zero. You're starting from "let me pick which version sounds most like me." --- **[SEGMENT 3: THE COMMON MISTAKE]** Now, full transparency. I do this constantly. You know what the biggest beginner mistake is? **Not being specific enough with your prompt.** People say This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:12:48 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed: The Few-Shot Prompting Episode --- **[INTRO - UPBEAT, CASUAL]** Hey, it's Mal here—the Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the show where we talk AI without making your brain hurt. Look, I know you're tired of buzzwords. You're tired of YouTube thumbnails screaming "THIS ONE WEIRD TRICK CHANGES EVERYTHING." So today, we're doing something different. We're getting practical. We're getting useful. And yes, there will be sarcasm. **[HOOK - 0:30]** In the next fifteen minutes, you're going to learn how to make your AI do exactly what you want it to do—without begging. You'll discover why you've probably been using ChatGPT wrong, and I'll walk you through a technique so simple you'll wonder why nobody just said it like this before. --- **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE - FEW-SHOT PROMPTING]** Let's talk about **few-shot prompting**. Fancy name, simple idea. You know how you learn better when someone shows you an example instead of just explaining? Yeah, your AI is the same way. Here's the thing most people do wrong. They ask ChatGPT something like: "Write me a professional email." And ChatGPT gives them something that sounds like a robot wrote it after reading a thousand LinkedIn articles. But here's what happens when you give it examples. You say: "Write me a professional email in this style," and then you drop one or two examples of emails that sound like *you*. Suddenly, ChatGPT gets it. It's like showing a friend a picture of what you want instead of just describing it badly. **Before:** "Write an email about a delayed project deadline." *Result: Generic corporate nightmare.* **After:** "Write an email like this example [insert your actual email], about a delayed project deadline." *Result: Sounds like you actually wrote it.* This is few-shot prompting. You're giving the AI a few examples to learn from. It's not magic. It's pattern recognition. And it works. --- **[SEGMENT 2: PRACTICAL USE CASE]** Here's where it gets fun. Most of you think AI is just for content creators or tech people. Wrong. Let me give you a real one: **organizing your thoughts when you're overwhelmed**. You know that feeling when you have five ideas bouncing around your brain and none of them make sense? Use Claude or ChatGPT. Dump everything. Tell it: "Here's my messy brain. Organize this into a plan I can actually execute." And suddenly, you have structure. You have clarity. You wasted thirty seconds instead of thirty minutes staring at a blank notebook. Another one nobody thinks about: **learning to say no professionally**. You can ask your AI: "I need to decline this meeting request but stay friendly." Boom. You have options. You're not starting from zero. You're starting from "let me pick which version sounds most like me." --- **[SEGMENT 3: THE COMMON MISTAKE]** Now, full transparency. I do this constantly. You know what the biggest beginner mistake is? **Not being specific enough with your prompt.** People say This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 292 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2429201768 **I Am GPTed Episode Script: "Prompt Like a Pro, Not a Potato"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets elevator jazz. Music swells for 10 seconds, then drops to a subtle loop.]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the robot what to do." Today, in about 10 minutes, you'll learn one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – and quick ways to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompting technique. It's like giving your AI a step-by-step GPS instead of yelling "Go there!" from the passenger seat. Tech hype says it's magic; nah, it's just making the AI think out loud, which cuts garbage outputs by forcing logic. **Before example:** I once typed, "How do I plan a budget?" Got a wall of vague advice, like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. **After:** "Plan a monthly budget for a single freelancer earning $4,000. Step 1: List income sources. Step 2: Categorize expenses like rent, food, fun. Step 3: Suggest cuts and savings goals." Boom – precise numbers, no fluff. Try it on Claude or Grok; it's gold for work reports or meal preps. Next, a practical use case you haven't considered: **AI as your personal debate coach** for everyday arguments. Fighting with your spouse over vacation spots? Prompt: "Act as a neutral mediator. My side: Beach is relaxing. Their side: Mountains for adventure. Pros, cons, compromise." Suddenly, you're not escalating; you're winning with facts. I use this for client emails – turns "This idea sucks" into "Here's why it could work better." Novices miss this because they think AI's just for essays. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind-reader. You dump a vague ask like "Help with my resume," and it spits mediocrity. I did this for weeks – my resume looked like a robot wrote it, because one did, poorly. Avoid it by **starting specific and iterating**. Follow up: "Make it punchier for tech sales. Add metrics from my last job." Boom, tailored gold. Give feedback like a boss: "Too formal – loosen it up." Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Think step-by-step: Invent a 5-ingredient dinner using chicken, rice, whatever's in my fridge. Explain why each step works." Tweak it twice based on the output. Do this daily – 5 minutes – and you'll prompt like a pro by week's end. Everyday analogy: It's gym reps for your AI brain. Last tip: Evaluating AI content? **Self-critique it.** Paste the output back: "Critique this [paste response]. Poke holes, suggest fixes." Watch it roast itself – hilarious and sharpens weak spots. Way better than blin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:12:12 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed Episode Script: "Prompt Like a Pro, Not a Potato"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think chiptune meets elevator jazz. Music swells for 10 seconds, then drops to a subtle loop.]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the robot what to do." Today, in about 10 minutes, you'll learn one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – and quick ways to level up your AI game. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: the **Chain of Thought** prompting technique. It's like giving your AI a step-by-step GPS instead of yelling "Go there!" from the passenger seat. Tech hype says it's magic; nah, it's just making the AI think out loud, which cuts garbage outputs by forcing logic. **Before example:** I once typed, "How do I plan a budget?" Got a wall of vague advice, like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving. **After:** "Plan a monthly budget for a single freelancer earning $4,000. Step 1: List income sources. Step 2: Categorize expenses like rent, food, fun. Step 3: Suggest cuts and savings goals." Boom – precise numbers, no fluff. Try it on Claude or Grok; it's gold for work reports or meal preps. Next, a practical use case you haven't considered: **AI as your personal debate coach** for everyday arguments. Fighting with your spouse over vacation spots? Prompt: "Act as a neutral mediator. My side: Beach is relaxing. Their side: Mountains for adventure. Pros, cons, compromise." Suddenly, you're not escalating; you're winning with facts. I use this for client emails – turns "This idea sucks" into "Here's why it could work better." Novices miss this because they think AI's just for essays. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind-reader. You dump a vague ask like "Help with my resume," and it spits mediocrity. I did this for weeks – my resume looked like a robot wrote it, because one did, poorly. Avoid it by **starting specific and iterating**. Follow up: "Make it punchier for tech sales. Add metrics from my last job." Boom, tailored gold. Give feedback like a boss: "Too formal – loosen it up." Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Think step-by-step: Invent a 5-ingredient dinner using chicken, rice, whatever's in my fridge. Explain why each step works." Tweak it twice based on the output. Do this daily – 5 minutes – and you'll prompt like a pro by week's end. Everyday analogy: It's gym reps for your AI brain. Last tip: Evaluating AI content? **Self-critique it.** Paste the output back: "Critique this [paste response]. Poke holes, suggest fixes." Watch it roast itself – hilarious and sharpens weak spots. Way better than blin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 243 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3246125792 # "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - Episode: "Stop Fighting Your AI, Start Leading It" --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech-inspired beat fades in and under]** Hey, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, and you're listening to "I Am GPTed," where we talk about actually *using* these AI tools instead of just watching YouTube videos about them. Today's episode is called "Stop Fighting Your AI, Start Leading It," and if you've ever felt like you're wrestling with ChatGPT like it owes you money, this one's for you. **[MUSIC FADES]** Let's start with something that changed my life: **chain-of-thought prompting**. Fancy name, simple idea. Instead of asking your AI for an answer like you're ordering a coffee, you ask it to *think out loud* first. Here's the before version—the way I used to do it, bless my impatient heart: "Write me a social media strategy for my small bakery business." What you get back is usually generic soup. Decent, but about as memorable as unseasoned oatmeal. Now, the after version—the way that actually works: "I run a small bakery in Portland. I have limited time and no budget for ads. Walk me through the main factors I should consider for a social media strategy, then create a plan that addresses each one." See the difference? You're not just asking for the answer. You're asking the AI to *reason through* your specific situation first. It's like the difference between asking a friend for advice versus asking them to think it through *with* you. The answer gets better because the thinking gets better. **[SOUND EFFECT: Light "ding" sound]** Here's something most people miss: you can use AI to plan your *actual day*. Not just the obvious stuff like writing emails—I'm talking about figuring out what you're forgetting to do. Ask Claude or ChatGPT to audit your weekly routine and spot what's falling through the cracks. Then ask it to build a simple system to catch it. Most people discover they're missing something important—whether that's dedicated thinking time, client follow-ups, or just remembering to eat lunch. Embarrassing? Sure. But it works. Now, let me confess something: I used to think I had to write *perfect* prompts. Like I was crafting the Declaration of Independence every time I asked a question. This killed me for months. I'd agonize over wording, worry I wasn't being specific enough, and waste time rewriting before even hitting enter. The mistake beginners make? Treating AI like it's fragile. It's not. It's actually ridiculously resilient. If your prompt isn't perfect, just tell it what's wrong with the answer and ask again. Say, "That's too corporate, make it sound like me," or "Simplify this for someone who has no background in this field." The AI adjusts. It's built for iteration, not perfection on take one. **[SOUND EFFECT: Subtle whoosh]** Here's your practice exercise for this week—something that takes ten minutes and builds real skill: Pick something you write regularly. An email template, a s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:12:31 -0000 full Inception Point AI # "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - Episode: "Stop Fighting Your AI, Start Leading It" --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech-inspired beat fades in and under]** Hey, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, and you're listening to "I Am GPTed," where we talk about actually *using* these AI tools instead of just watching YouTube videos about them. Today's episode is called "Stop Fighting Your AI, Start Leading It," and if you've ever felt like you're wrestling with ChatGPT like it owes you money, this one's for you. **[MUSIC FADES]** Let's start with something that changed my life: **chain-of-thought prompting**. Fancy name, simple idea. Instead of asking your AI for an answer like you're ordering a coffee, you ask it to *think out loud* first. Here's the before version—the way I used to do it, bless my impatient heart: "Write me a social media strategy for my small bakery business." What you get back is usually generic soup. Decent, but about as memorable as unseasoned oatmeal. Now, the after version—the way that actually works: "I run a small bakery in Portland. I have limited time and no budget for ads. Walk me through the main factors I should consider for a social media strategy, then create a plan that addresses each one." See the difference? You're not just asking for the answer. You're asking the AI to *reason through* your specific situation first. It's like the difference between asking a friend for advice versus asking them to think it through *with* you. The answer gets better because the thinking gets better. **[SOUND EFFECT: Light "ding" sound]** Here's something most people miss: you can use AI to plan your *actual day*. Not just the obvious stuff like writing emails—I'm talking about figuring out what you're forgetting to do. Ask Claude or ChatGPT to audit your weekly routine and spot what's falling through the cracks. Then ask it to build a simple system to catch it. Most people discover they're missing something important—whether that's dedicated thinking time, client follow-ups, or just remembering to eat lunch. Embarrassing? Sure. But it works. Now, let me confess something: I used to think I had to write *perfect* prompts. Like I was crafting the Declaration of Independence every time I asked a question. This killed me for months. I'd agonize over wording, worry I wasn't being specific enough, and waste time rewriting before even hitting enter. The mistake beginners make? Treating AI like it's fragile. It's not. It's actually ridiculously resilient. If your prompt isn't perfect, just tell it what's wrong with the answer and ask again. Say, "That's too corporate, make it sound like me," or "Simplify this for someone who has no background in this field." The AI adjusts. It's built for iteration, not perfection on take one. **[SOUND EFFECT: Subtle whoosh]** Here's your practice exercise for this week—something that takes ten minutes and builds real skill: Pick something you write regularly. An email template, a s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9907172232 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that mostly just change the logo. Today, we're leveling up your prompts without the fluff. Stick around – you'll walk away actually using this stuff. Let's dive in. First off, one killer prompting technique: the "Act As If" hack. Tell the AI to role-play a specific persona. It's like slipping your buddy into a costume for better advice – simple, no magic. Before example: "Write a recipe with chicken and tomatoes." You get bland basics. After: "Act as if you're my personal trainer fresh from a CrossFit sesh. Create a recipe with chicken, tomatoes, and carbs to refuel me post-workout. Do include rice; don't add wheat or spice bombs." Boom – high-protein goodness with zero junk. Works on any AI, every time. Harvard's AI guide swears by it for sharper results. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: meal prepping your workweek. Not just "grocery list" – prompt: "Act as a busy dad chef. Plan 5 lunches from my fridge staples: eggs, rice, veggies. Make 'em portable, under 10 minutes to nuke." Suddenly, you're not nuking sad leftovers; you're eating like a boss. I do this Mondays – saves my sanity and wallet from takeout traps. Common beginner mistake? Vague prompts, like "Help me with email." Guilty as charged – I once asked Grok that and got a novel on email history. Facepalm. Avoid it by adding "do/don't" rules: "Draft a polite email declining a meeting. Do keep it under 100 words; don't apologize excessively." Crystal clear, no rambling. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a debate coach. Argue both sides of 'pineapple belongs on pizza' in 3 bullet points each." Swap topics daily – weather, coffee vs. tea. Do 5 rounds. You'll spot what makes AI shine or flop. Takes 10 minutes, feels like a game. Last tip for evaluating AI output: Self-critique it. Paste the response back: "Poke holes in this. What's weak, biased, or missing? Improve it." Ethan Mollick calls it sorcery – turns meh into gold. I do this religiously; catches my lazy prompts. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. If this sparked your AI fire, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening – you're crushing it. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy echo] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:12:10 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe] **Mal:** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" updates that mostly just change the logo. Today, we're leveling up your prompts without the fluff. Stick around – you'll walk away actually using this stuff. Let's dive in. First off, one killer prompting technique: the "Act As If" hack. Tell the AI to role-play a specific persona. It's like slipping your buddy into a costume for better advice – simple, no magic. Before example: "Write a recipe with chicken and tomatoes." You get bland basics. After: "Act as if you're my personal trainer fresh from a CrossFit sesh. Create a recipe with chicken, tomatoes, and carbs to refuel me post-workout. Do include rice; don't add wheat or spice bombs." Boom – high-protein goodness with zero junk. Works on any AI, every time. Harvard's AI guide swears by it for sharper results. Next, a practical use case you novices overlook: meal prepping your workweek. Not just "grocery list" – prompt: "Act as a busy dad chef. Plan 5 lunches from my fridge staples: eggs, rice, veggies. Make 'em portable, under 10 minutes to nuke." Suddenly, you're not nuking sad leftovers; you're eating like a boss. I do this Mondays – saves my sanity and wallet from takeout traps. Common beginner mistake? Vague prompts, like "Help me with email." Guilty as charged – I once asked Grok that and got a novel on email history. Facepalm. Avoid it by adding "do/don't" rules: "Draft a polite email declining a meeting. Do keep it under 100 words; don't apologize excessively." Crystal clear, no rambling. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a debate coach. Argue both sides of 'pineapple belongs on pizza' in 3 bullet points each." Swap topics daily – weather, coffee vs. tea. Do 5 rounds. You'll spot what makes AI shine or flop. Takes 10 minutes, feels like a game. Last tip for evaluating AI output: Self-critique it. Paste the response back: "Poke holes in this. What's weak, biased, or missing? Improve it." Ethan Mollick calls it sorcery – turns meh into gold. I do this religiously; catches my lazy prompts. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. If this sparked your AI fire, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening – you're crushing it. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – fade to glitchy echo] *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 212 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7423795314 **Podcast Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI curious – welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal the Misfit Master of AI – or just Mal, because who has time for titles? – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. Today, we're diving into prompts that actually work, because let's face it, most AI chats start like ordering pizza from a robot that doesn't know pepperoni from pineapple. First up: one killer prompting technique – **role-playing**. Tell the AI to "act as" someone specific. It's like slipping your buddy into a costume for the perfect advice. Before example: I once typed, "How do I organize my closet?" Got a bland list back, like a robot butler half-asleep. After: "Act as Marie Kondo, expert organizer. Help me declutter my closet step by step." Boom – joyful sparks, folding tips, and zero guilt trips. Works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – you name it. No PhD required. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. You're slammed, fridge is chaos, kids hate veggies. Prompt: "Act as a busy parent chef. Create a 5-day meal plan using chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese – make it kid-proof and 20 minutes max per meal." Suddenly, AI spits out recipes that save your sanity. I use this weekly; it's cheaper than DoorDash and less judgmental than your spouse. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. We all do it – "Write a blog" – and get word salad. Guilty as charged; early on, I asked Grok for "business advice" and it lectured me on blockchain like I was Elon. Avoid by adding specifics: who, what, why, length. "Write a 500-word blog for beginner freelancers on pricing gigs, act as a 10-year vet, use bullet points." Crystal clear, no fluff. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout coach. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment beginners." Do it, tweak it live – "Make it easier" or "Add jumping jacks." Five rounds, and you're prompting like a pro. Takes 15 minutes, feels like cheating Netflix time. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **The human sniff test**. Read it aloud – does it sound natural, not like a corporate zombie? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Rewrite this plainly, cut buzzwords, add real examples." Boom, polished gold. That's your AI boost, folks – practical, no nonsense. Reminder: Subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:12:07 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI curious – welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal the Misfit Master of AI – or just Mal, because who has time for titles? – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. Today, we're diving into prompts that actually work, because let's face it, most AI chats start like ordering pizza from a robot that doesn't know pepperoni from pineapple. First up: one killer prompting technique – **role-playing**. Tell the AI to "act as" someone specific. It's like slipping your buddy into a costume for the perfect advice. Before example: I once typed, "How do I organize my closet?" Got a bland list back, like a robot butler half-asleep. After: "Act as Marie Kondo, expert organizer. Help me declutter my closet step by step." Boom – joyful sparks, folding tips, and zero guilt trips. Works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – you name it. No PhD required. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. You're slammed, fridge is chaos, kids hate veggies. Prompt: "Act as a busy parent chef. Create a 5-day meal plan using chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese – make it kid-proof and 20 minutes max per meal." Suddenly, AI spits out recipes that save your sanity. I use this weekly; it's cheaper than DoorDash and less judgmental than your spouse. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. We all do it – "Write a blog" – and get word salad. Guilty as charged; early on, I asked Grok for "business advice" and it lectured me on blockchain like I was Elon. Avoid by adding specifics: who, what, why, length. "Write a 500-word blog for beginner freelancers on pricing gigs, act as a 10-year vet, use bullet points." Crystal clear, no fluff. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Act as my workout coach. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment beginners." Do it, tweak it live – "Make it easier" or "Add jumping jacks." Five rounds, and you're prompting like a pro. Takes 15 minutes, feels like cheating Netflix time. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **The human sniff test**. Read it aloud – does it sound natural, not like a corporate zombie? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Rewrite this plainly, cut buzzwords, add real examples." Boom, polished gold. That's your AI boost, folks – practical, no nonsense. Reminder: Subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 189 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1397784091 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells, then cuts.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips with zero fluff and just enough sarcasm to keep it real. If you're drowning in tech hype but still can't get ChatGPT to spit out anything useful, you're in the right place. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up, the **specificity sandwich** – my go-to prompting technique that turns vague mush into gold. It's like telling your kid "clean your room" versus "put toys in the bin, clothes in the hamper, then vacuum – go!" Here's the before-and-after. Crappy prompt: "Give me diet tips." AI barfs generic nonsense like "eat veggies." Now, the sandwich: "I'm sedentary, lactose intolerant, and hate cooking. Suggest 5 easy meals under 30 minutes with grocery lists." Boom – tailored plans that actually work. It's not magic; it's just not treating AI like a mind reader. Speaking of real life, here's a novice blind spot: use AI for **grocery planning that fights decision fatigue**. Not "what's for dinner?" but "Family of four, two kids picky about textures, budget $50, no dairy, using chicken and rice from pantry. Give recipes, shopping add-ons, and prep timeline." I do this weekly – saves my sanity and stops impulse buys. Who knew AI could be your bored personal chef? Now, the mistake I made for months – and yeah, I admit it, genius me fell flat: **over-relying on one-shot wonders**. I'd ask once, get meh results, and quit. Like expecting a first date to read your mind. Avoid it by iterating: follow up with "Make that clearer with examples" or "Add pros/cons." Builds better chats, every time. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open Gemini or Claude. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. I'm a beginner, 10 minutes a day, no gym. Plan week 1." Then refine twice – "Swap jumping for low-impact" – and track what improves. Do it daily; you'll own AI convos in a week. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud test**. If it sounds like a robot wrote a sales pitch – stiff, hype-y, or off-topic – trash and reprompt: "Rewrite in casual tone, cut fluff, add real examples." Your ear spots fakes faster than eyes. That's your misfit toolkit. Go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, **subscribe** wherever you listen – new episodes drop weekly. Thanks for tuning in, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *[Outro music: same quirky synths, fade out.]* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:12:11 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells, then cuts.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical AI tips with zero fluff and just enough sarcasm to keep it real. If you're drowning in tech hype but still can't get ChatGPT to spit out anything useful, you're in the right place. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up, the **specificity sandwich** – my go-to prompting technique that turns vague mush into gold. It's like telling your kid "clean your room" versus "put toys in the bin, clothes in the hamper, then vacuum – go!" Here's the before-and-after. Crappy prompt: "Give me diet tips." AI barfs generic nonsense like "eat veggies." Now, the sandwich: "I'm sedentary, lactose intolerant, and hate cooking. Suggest 5 easy meals under 30 minutes with grocery lists." Boom – tailored plans that actually work. It's not magic; it's just not treating AI like a mind reader. Speaking of real life, here's a novice blind spot: use AI for **grocery planning that fights decision fatigue**. Not "what's for dinner?" but "Family of four, two kids picky about textures, budget $50, no dairy, using chicken and rice from pantry. Give recipes, shopping add-ons, and prep timeline." I do this weekly – saves my sanity and stops impulse buys. Who knew AI could be your bored personal chef? Now, the mistake I made for months – and yeah, I admit it, genius me fell flat: **over-relying on one-shot wonders**. I'd ask once, get meh results, and quit. Like expecting a first date to read your mind. Avoid it by iterating: follow up with "Make that clearer with examples" or "Add pros/cons." Builds better chats, every time. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open Gemini or Claude. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. I'm a beginner, 10 minutes a day, no gym. Plan week 1." Then refine twice – "Swap jumping for low-impact" – and track what improves. Do it daily; you'll own AI convos in a week. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud test**. If it sounds like a robot wrote a sales pitch – stiff, hype-y, or off-topic – trash and reprompt: "Rewrite in casual tone, cut fluff, add real examples." Your ear spots fakes faster than eyes. That's your misfit toolkit. Go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, **subscribe** wherever you listen – new episodes drop weekly. Thanks for tuning in, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *[Outro music: same quirky synths, fade out.]* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 217 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7642667688 # I AM GPTED - Episode: "Stop Talking to Your AI Like It's Broken" --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly irreverent tech vibe]** **MAL:** Hey, welcome back to I Am GPTed—the show where I teach you to talk to robots like you actually know what you're doing. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and today we're fixing the most common reason your ChatGPT outputs are mediocre: you're basically mumbling at it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** So here's the thing nobody tells you: your AI isn't broken. You're just giving it terrible instructions. It's like asking someone for directions while staring at your shoes. The AI will try, sure, but it's flying blind. Let me show you what I mean with something called **role assignment**—basically, you tell the AI who it should pretend to be before asking your actual question. Sounds silly? Wait for it. **Before:** "Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job." Your AI spits out corporate word-salad that sounds like it was written by a motivational poster factory. **After:** "You are a career coach known for being funny and real. You're skeptical of corporate speak but genuinely excited about people's wins. Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job." Suddenly you get something with personality. Something people actually read. That's role assignment. Three words—"You are a"—and everything changes. According to my research, this is one of the most powerful techniques you can use. You're not being weird; you're being *specific*. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Now, here's a use case nobody thinks about: **use AI to interview yourself for your own business**. Seriously. Let me paint the picture. You're starting a side hustle. You're terrified. You have a million questions but no mentor. So here's what you do: Tell your AI to play the role of a successful entrepreneur in your field. Ask it the tough questions you're afraid to ask yourself. "What am I going to screw up?" "Where do I cut corners?" "What should I spend money on versus skip?" It's like having a business advisor who costs nothing and doesn't judge you. Game changer. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Okay, confession time. I made this mistake for like six months straight. **Beginners treat AI like a magic 8-ball**—you shake it once and expect perfection. Then you're shocked when it's mediocre. Here's the real move: **treat AI like a collaborative brainstorm partner**. Ask it something. Look at the response. Push back. Ask follow-up questions. Refine. This isn't lazy; this is how you actually get good stuff. I used to be the guy expecting perfection on draft one. Turns out I was just impatient. The AI wasn't the problem. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Quick exercise for you—and seriously, do this today. Pick something you want to write: an email, a job application, whatever. Write your first draft. Now open ChatGPT and use role assignment. Tell it to be a professional editor who fixes clarity, not just grammar. Paste your draft. Watch what happ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:12:29 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I AM GPTED - Episode: "Stop Talking to Your AI Like It's Broken" --- **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly irreverent tech vibe]** **MAL:** Hey, welcome back to I Am GPTed—the show where I teach you to talk to robots like you actually know what you're doing. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and today we're fixing the most common reason your ChatGPT outputs are mediocre: you're basically mumbling at it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** So here's the thing nobody tells you: your AI isn't broken. You're just giving it terrible instructions. It's like asking someone for directions while staring at your shoes. The AI will try, sure, but it's flying blind. Let me show you what I mean with something called **role assignment**—basically, you tell the AI who it should pretend to be before asking your actual question. Sounds silly? Wait for it. **Before:** "Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job." Your AI spits out corporate word-salad that sounds like it was written by a motivational poster factory. **After:** "You are a career coach known for being funny and real. You're skeptical of corporate speak but genuinely excited about people's wins. Write me a LinkedIn post about my new job." Suddenly you get something with personality. Something people actually read. That's role assignment. Three words—"You are a"—and everything changes. According to my research, this is one of the most powerful techniques you can use. You're not being weird; you're being *specific*. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Now, here's a use case nobody thinks about: **use AI to interview yourself for your own business**. Seriously. Let me paint the picture. You're starting a side hustle. You're terrified. You have a million questions but no mentor. So here's what you do: Tell your AI to play the role of a successful entrepreneur in your field. Ask it the tough questions you're afraid to ask yourself. "What am I going to screw up?" "Where do I cut corners?" "What should I spend money on versus skip?" It's like having a business advisor who costs nothing and doesn't judge you. Game changer. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Okay, confession time. I made this mistake for like six months straight. **Beginners treat AI like a magic 8-ball**—you shake it once and expect perfection. Then you're shocked when it's mediocre. Here's the real move: **treat AI like a collaborative brainstorm partner**. Ask it something. Look at the response. Push back. Ask follow-up questions. Refine. This isn't lazy; this is how you actually get good stuff. I used to be the guy expecting perfection on draft one. Turns out I was just impatient. The AI wasn't the problem. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** **MAL:** Quick exercise for you—and seriously, do this today. Pick something you want to write: an email, a job application, whatever. Write your first draft. Now open ChatGPT and use role assignment. Tell it to be a professional editor who fixes clarity, not just grammar. Paste your draft. Watch what happ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 263 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9062645871 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather get stuff done than chase hype. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let’s dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It’s like hiring the AI as your own prompt coach. Instead of vague asks, tell it what you wanted versus what it gave, and watch it fix itself. Here’s my before-and-after. *Before – my lazy prompt:* “Write a proposal intro for my freelance gig targeting a startup.” AI spits out some bland corporate sludge: “Dear Client, we’re excited to offer services... blah blah.” *After – with Output Redirect:* “Here’s what I asked: [paste the lame prompt]. Here’s what I got: [paste the output]. Here’s what I really wanted: punchy, fun, mentions my quirky AI niche, under 100 words. Rewrite it better and explain why your first try missed.” Boom – suddenly it’s engaging, tailored, and cites my misfit edge. Offorte nails this as a gap-bridger between your brain and the AI’s patterns. Try it; it’s sarcasm-proof. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Not “summarize diets,” but “I’m a desk jockey with lactose issues, hating cooking. Plan 5 dinners under 20 minutes using fridge staples: eggs, rice, veggies, chicken. List shopping gaps.” AI hands you a no-brainer weekly menu. Saves your sanity, wallet, and that 8pm “screw it, pizza” regret. Codecademy shows specifics like this crush generic fluff. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts without context**. I did this for months – asked “Compare EVs and gas cars,” got a rambling mess. Duh, no focus! Avoid by nailing who, what, where: “Compare EV vs. gas car environmental impact on carbon emissions and battery mining for city commuters.” Codecademy calls this the scatter-killer. Own my goof: I wasted hours regenerating until I learned. Quick exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: “Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 5 wild ideas for a side hustle under $100 startup. For each, list pros, cons, first step.” Pick one, refine with Output Redirect. Do it twice weekly – builds your prompting muscle like reps at a gym, minus the sweat. Finally, evaluate AI output: **Check for hallucinations and logic gaps**. Ask follow-up: “Verify facts here with sources. Flag assumptions. Rate confidence 1-10.” Rewrite weak spots. It’s your bullshit detector in a hype-filled world. That’s your toolkit, misfits – practical, no fluff. If this sparked your AI game, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:12:53 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us who’d rather get stuff done than chase hype. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI crap from gold. Let’s dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: the **Output Redirect** technique. It’s like hiring the AI as your own prompt coach. Instead of vague asks, tell it what you wanted versus what it gave, and watch it fix itself. Here’s my before-and-after. *Before – my lazy prompt:* “Write a proposal intro for my freelance gig targeting a startup.” AI spits out some bland corporate sludge: “Dear Client, we’re excited to offer services... blah blah.” *After – with Output Redirect:* “Here’s what I asked: [paste the lame prompt]. Here’s what I got: [paste the output]. Here’s what I really wanted: punchy, fun, mentions my quirky AI niche, under 100 words. Rewrite it better and explain why your first try missed.” Boom – suddenly it’s engaging, tailored, and cites my misfit edge. Offorte nails this as a gap-bridger between your brain and the AI’s patterns. Try it; it’s sarcasm-proof. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Not “summarize diets,” but “I’m a desk jockey with lactose issues, hating cooking. Plan 5 dinners under 20 minutes using fridge staples: eggs, rice, veggies, chicken. List shopping gaps.” AI hands you a no-brainer weekly menu. Saves your sanity, wallet, and that 8pm “screw it, pizza” regret. Codecademy shows specifics like this crush generic fluff. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts without context**. I did this for months – asked “Compare EVs and gas cars,” got a rambling mess. Duh, no focus! Avoid by nailing who, what, where: “Compare EV vs. gas car environmental impact on carbon emissions and battery mining for city commuters.” Codecademy calls this the scatter-killer. Own my goof: I wasted hours regenerating until I learned. Quick exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: “Act as my brainstorming buddy. I need 5 wild ideas for a side hustle under $100 startup. For each, list pros, cons, first step.” Pick one, refine with Output Redirect. Do it twice weekly – builds your prompting muscle like reps at a gym, minus the sweat. Finally, evaluate AI output: **Check for hallucinations and logic gaps**. Ask follow-up: “Verify facts here with sources. Flag assumptions. Rate confidence 1-10.” Rewrite weak spots. It’s your bullshit detector in a hype-filled world. That’s your toolkit, misfits – practical, no fluff. If this sparked your AI game, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 233 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3239921503 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells then drops.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're allergic to titles – dish out practical AI tips that actually work. No PhD required, just plain English and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. Today, we're hacking your AI chats to get smarter replies, sneaky everyday wins, and dodging newbie traps. Because let's face it, the tech bros promise AI will cure world hunger, but it can't even spell your name right without help. Stick around – you'll leave sharper than me on a good day. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Chain-of-Thought prompting**. Tell the AI to "think step by step" like it's solving a puzzle, not just blurting answers. Here's my cringe before-and-after. Before – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "How do I fix a leaky faucet?" It spits back a generic list: tighten nut, replace washer, blah blah. Useless for a plumbing dummy like me. After: "How do I fix a leaky faucet? Think step by step: diagnose the type of leak, list tools needed, then safe steps." Boom – it walks me through: "Step 1: Turn off water. Step 2: Check if it's drip or spray – drip means washer, spray means cartridge. Tools: wrench, towel. Don't flood your kitchen like I did." Responses get 20-30% better, per tests on models like GPT-4o and Gemini. Everyday analogy? It's like giving directions: "Turn left" sucks; "Pass the gas station, then left at the oak tree" gets you there. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Prompt Grok or Claude: "I'm a busy parent with a 5-year-old who hates veggies, $50 grocery budget for 5 dinners. Think step by step: suggest kid-friendly recipes hiding greens, shopping list under budget, prep time under 30 mins." It spits out ninja tactics like blending spinach into meatballs. Saved my wallet and sanity – who knew AI could be a short-order chef whisperer? Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You vague-prompt: "Write an email," and get corporate drivel. I did this for weeks, firing off one-liners like a caveman. Fix it: **Give context first**. "You're me, a sarcastic freelancer emailing a client about a late project. Keep it under 150 words, apologize without groveling." Avoids fluff, nails your voice. Lesson learned the hard way – my emails used to sound like robot HR. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Act as my debate coach. Argue both sides of 'Pineapple belongs on pizza' step by step. Then quiz me with 3 questions." Respond, iterate with follow-ups. Do it daily – you'll spot weak logic fast, like training a puppy with treats. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read aloud – does it flow like a convo or robot manual? Fact-check one cl This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:12:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"* *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells then drops.]* **Mal:** Hey misfits, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're allergic to titles – dish out practical AI tips that actually work. No PhD required, just plain English and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. Today, we're hacking your AI chats to get smarter replies, sneaky everyday wins, and dodging newbie traps. Because let's face it, the tech bros promise AI will cure world hunger, but it can't even spell your name right without help. Stick around – you'll leave sharper than me on a good day. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Chain-of-Thought prompting**. Tell the AI to "think step by step" like it's solving a puzzle, not just blurting answers. Here's my cringe before-and-after. Before – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "How do I fix a leaky faucet?" It spits back a generic list: tighten nut, replace washer, blah blah. Useless for a plumbing dummy like me. After: "How do I fix a leaky faucet? Think step by step: diagnose the type of leak, list tools needed, then safe steps." Boom – it walks me through: "Step 1: Turn off water. Step 2: Check if it's drip or spray – drip means washer, spray means cartridge. Tools: wrench, towel. Don't flood your kitchen like I did." Responses get 20-30% better, per tests on models like GPT-4o and Gemini. Everyday analogy? It's like giving directions: "Turn left" sucks; "Pass the gas station, then left at the oak tree" gets you there. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters on a budget**. Prompt Grok or Claude: "I'm a busy parent with a 5-year-old who hates veggies, $50 grocery budget for 5 dinners. Think step by step: suggest kid-friendly recipes hiding greens, shopping list under budget, prep time under 30 mins." It spits out ninja tactics like blending spinach into meatballs. Saved my wallet and sanity – who knew AI could be a short-order chef whisperer? Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You vague-prompt: "Write an email," and get corporate drivel. I did this for weeks, firing off one-liners like a caveman. Fix it: **Give context first**. "You're me, a sarcastic freelancer emailing a client about a late project. Keep it under 150 words, apologize without groveling." Avoids fluff, nails your voice. Lesson learned the hard way – my emails used to sound like robot HR. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick Claude or Gemini. Prompt: "Act as my debate coach. Argue both sides of 'Pineapple belongs on pizza' step by step. Then quiz me with 3 questions." Respond, iterate with follow-ups. Do it daily – you'll spot weak logic fast, like training a puppy with treats. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read aloud – does it flow like a convo or robot manual? Fact-check one cl This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 253 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7049665894 **I Am GPTed** **Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, because who has time for titles when you're wrestling with ChatGPT? Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I dish out practical AI tips with zero fluff, a dash of sarcasm, and enough self-roast to keep it real. Today, we're leveling up your prompts—no PhD required. Stick around for a killer technique, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Few-Shot Prompting**—think of it like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before asking them to clean theirs. Instead of a lazy "Write a haiku," you give examples. Bad prompt: "Write a haiku." You get some generic cherry blossom drivel. Good one: "Here are two haikus: 'Gentle waves whisper / Silver moonlight softly glows / Night's calm lullaby.' And 'Cherry blossoms bloom / Pink petals dance with the wind / Springtime's warm embrace.' Now write a new one about coffee." Boom—suddenly it's "Steaming mug awakens / Bitter warmth chases the fog / Morning's bold ritual." See? Examples guide the AI like training wheels, without the tech bros calling it "revolutionary." I use this on Claude and Grok daily; responses snap into focus. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **family meal planning on a budget**. Don't just ask "Dinner ideas." Try: "I'm a busy parent with $50 for the week, two kids who hate veggies, and a fridge with chicken, rice, and carrots. Give five easy recipes, each under 30 minutes." ChatGPT spits out a shopping list, prep steps, and kid hacks—like hiding carrots in rice balls. Saved my sanity last week when I was too fried to think. Works for Gemini too—beats scrolling Pinterest for hours. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You blurt "Help with email," and it vomits a novel. Guilty as charged—I did this for months, typing garbage like "Boss mad, fix report." Wasted hours. Avoid it by **starting with your goal**: "Act as a professional editor. Here's my rough report [paste it]. Shorten to 300 words, fix grammar, make it persuasive for my boss." Clear goal, context, role—problem solved. No more therapy bills for prompt rage. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "You are a trivia master. Give me three questions on 80s movies, then wait for my answers before revealing if I'm right." Answer, then ask it to explain why. Do five rounds. It's like flexing a muscle—soon you'll prompt like a boss, not a beggar. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Cross-check with reality**. Read it aloud—does it sound human, or like a robot sales pitch? Fact-check two claims on Google. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Rewrite this neutrally, cut fluff, add sources." Iterate till it's solid. Tech industry This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:12:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** **Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, because who has time for titles when you're wrestling with ChatGPT? Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I dish out practical AI tips with zero fluff, a dash of sarcasm, and enough self-roast to keep it real. Today, we're leveling up your prompts—no PhD required. Stick around for a killer technique, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **Few-Shot Prompting**—think of it like showing your kid a picture of a tidy room before asking them to clean theirs. Instead of a lazy "Write a haiku," you give examples. Bad prompt: "Write a haiku." You get some generic cherry blossom drivel. Good one: "Here are two haikus: 'Gentle waves whisper / Silver moonlight softly glows / Night's calm lullaby.' And 'Cherry blossoms bloom / Pink petals dance with the wind / Springtime's warm embrace.' Now write a new one about coffee." Boom—suddenly it's "Steaming mug awakens / Bitter warmth chases the fog / Morning's bold ritual." See? Examples guide the AI like training wheels, without the tech bros calling it "revolutionary." I use this on Claude and Grok daily; responses snap into focus. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **family meal planning on a budget**. Don't just ask "Dinner ideas." Try: "I'm a busy parent with $50 for the week, two kids who hate veggies, and a fridge with chicken, rice, and carrots. Give five easy recipes, each under 30 minutes." ChatGPT spits out a shopping list, prep steps, and kid hacks—like hiding carrots in rice balls. Saved my sanity last week when I was too fried to think. Works for Gemini too—beats scrolling Pinterest for hours. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. You blurt "Help with email," and it vomits a novel. Guilty as charged—I did this for months, typing garbage like "Boss mad, fix report." Wasted hours. Avoid it by **starting with your goal**: "Act as a professional editor. Here's my rough report [paste it]. Shorten to 300 words, fix grammar, make it persuasive for my boss." Clear goal, context, role—problem solved. No more therapy bills for prompt rage. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "You are a trivia master. Give me three questions on 80s movies, then wait for my answers before revealing if I'm right." Answer, then ask it to explain why. Do five rounds. It's like flexing a muscle—soon you'll prompt like a boss, not a beggar. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Cross-check with reality**. Read it aloud—does it sound human, or like a robot sales pitch? Fact-check two claims on Google. If it's hype-y, reprompt: "Rewrite this neutrally, cut fluff, add sources." Iterate till it's solid. Tech industry This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 249 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8272140205 **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Few-Shot Magic – Because Who Needs a PhD to Boss Around AI?* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling casual – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today? We're unlocking **few-shot prompting** – the cheat code that turns vague AI blabber into gold. Stick around, because by the end, you'll be prompting like a pro without selling your soul to Silicon Valley. Let's dive in. First up: **One killer prompting technique** – few-shot prompting. It's like giving your AI a cheat sheet with examples so it doesn't wing it like a drunk uncle at a wedding. Plain English? Show it 2-3 samples of what you want, then ask for more in that style. Before example – my lame attempt: "Write a product description for coffee." AI spits back some generic snoozer: "Great coffee, tastes good, buy it." Yawn. After – few-shot magic: "Here are two product descriptions: 1. This mug keeps your brew hot like a hug from a radiator – perfect for desk jockeys fighting the 3 PM slump. 2. These beans roast dark and bold, punching Monday in the face with every sip. Now write one for our instant coffee pods." Boom – AI delivers: "These pods brew lightning-fast, turning your zombie mornings into caffeinated superheroes without the barista attitude." See? Examples guide it like training wheels on steroids. Try this on ChatGPT or Claude today – it'll save you from endless revisions. Next, a **practical use case you haven't considered**: Job hunting as a total novice. Don't just ask "Write my resume." Few-shot it with your old job bullets: "Example 1: Managed team of 5, boosted sales 20% by streamlining orders. Example 2: Handled customer complaints, turning frowns into repeat business. Now do three for my barista gig shifting to marketing." Suddenly, you've got tailored bullets that make you sound like a rockstar, not a coffee slinger. Use it for emails, pitches – everyday wins while the hype-merchants chase AGI unicorns. Now, **the common beginner mistake I totally own**: Treating AI like a mind reader. I'd fire off "Help with my report" and rage when it barfed walls of useless theory. Guilty as charged – wasted hours before I learned to add specifics or examples. Avoid it by always starting with "Act as a [role]" or few-shot samples. Keeps things tight, no therapy bills needed. **Quick practice exercise**: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: 1. Thanks for the chat – loved your take on widgets; let's connect on that project. Best, Alex. 2. Appreciate the advice; implementing tip #2 tomorrow! Cheers, Sam. Write one for a networking coffee meetup." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do this daily – you'll build prompting muscles faster than I buil This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:12:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Episode: Few-Shot Magic – Because Who Needs a PhD to Boss Around AI?* [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling casual – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today? We're unlocking **few-shot prompting** – the cheat code that turns vague AI blabber into gold. Stick around, because by the end, you'll be prompting like a pro without selling your soul to Silicon Valley. Let's dive in. First up: **One killer prompting technique** – few-shot prompting. It's like giving your AI a cheat sheet with examples so it doesn't wing it like a drunk uncle at a wedding. Plain English? Show it 2-3 samples of what you want, then ask for more in that style. Before example – my lame attempt: "Write a product description for coffee." AI spits back some generic snoozer: "Great coffee, tastes good, buy it." Yawn. After – few-shot magic: "Here are two product descriptions: 1. This mug keeps your brew hot like a hug from a radiator – perfect for desk jockeys fighting the 3 PM slump. 2. These beans roast dark and bold, punching Monday in the face with every sip. Now write one for our instant coffee pods." Boom – AI delivers: "These pods brew lightning-fast, turning your zombie mornings into caffeinated superheroes without the barista attitude." See? Examples guide it like training wheels on steroids. Try this on ChatGPT or Claude today – it'll save you from endless revisions. Next, a **practical use case you haven't considered**: Job hunting as a total novice. Don't just ask "Write my resume." Few-shot it with your old job bullets: "Example 1: Managed team of 5, boosted sales 20% by streamlining orders. Example 2: Handled customer complaints, turning frowns into repeat business. Now do three for my barista gig shifting to marketing." Suddenly, you've got tailored bullets that make you sound like a rockstar, not a coffee slinger. Use it for emails, pitches – everyday wins while the hype-merchants chase AGI unicorns. Now, **the common beginner mistake I totally own**: Treating AI like a mind reader. I'd fire off "Help with my report" and rage when it barfed walls of useless theory. Guilty as charged – wasted hours before I learned to add specifics or examples. Avoid it by always starting with "Act as a [role]" or few-shot samples. Keeps things tight, no therapy bills needed. **Quick practice exercise**: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: 1. Thanks for the chat – loved your take on widgets; let's connect on that project. Best, Alex. 2. Appreciate the advice; implementing tip #2 tomorrow! Cheers, Sam. Write one for a networking coffee meetup." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do this daily – you'll build prompting muscles faster than I buil This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 261 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4240425009 **Intro Music fades in and out** Hey there, misfits and AI curious. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too sometimes. Today, we're hacking your prompts to get smarter AI replies without the hype. Let's dive in. First up, one killer prompting technique: **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid flashcards before the test instead of just yelling "figure it out." Give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, and it mimics like a pro. Before example – my lame prompt: "Write a product description for coffee." AI spits back some bland corporate drivel: "Premium coffee beans for your daily brew." After – Few-Shot magic: "Write a product description for coffee. Example 1: For sneakers – 'These kicks hug your feet like a tipsy uncle at a wedding – comfy, bold, and ready to dance all night.' Example 2: For headphones – 'Earbuds that block out your boss's nonsense better than noise-cancelling ever dreamed.' Now for coffee." Boom – AI delivers: "This coffee kicks harder than Monday morning regret – rich, bold, and wakes you up without the corporate buzzkill." See? Turns meh into magic. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **Weekly meal planning for busy parents**. Don't just ask "recipes." Prompt: "Act as a frazzled dad with picky kids. Plan 5 dinners using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge – under 30 minutes each, kid-approved, with grocery list." Saves your sanity, cuts food waste, and beats DoorDash dependency. I use it weekly; my fridge thanks me. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. We type vague crap like "help with email," get garbage back, then blame the bot. Guilty as charged – I did this for months, yelling at my screen like it owed me money. Fix: Be bossy with specifics. "Write a polite email rejecting a job offer, 100 words, enthusiastic tone, suggest future collab." Boom, tailored gold. Spell it out, every time. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad customer reviews for a pizza place. Then rewrite each as a positive one in the same style." Compare originals to rewrites. Do it twice weekly – you'll spot patterns, tweak prompts like a pro. Takes 5 minutes, builds muscle memory. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **The Human Sniff Test**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot wrote fanfic? Ask yourself: Is it accurate? Useful? Bias-free? Then prompt back: "Critique this for clarity, facts, and tone. Fix any issues." Iterate once or twice. Keeps the hype in check, outputs real-world ready. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen – new episodes drop weekly. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quie This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:12:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Intro Music fades in and out** Hey there, misfits and AI curious. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like you... and yeah, me too sometimes. Today, we're hacking your prompts to get smarter AI replies without the hype. Let's dive in. First up, one killer prompting technique: **Few-Shot Prompting**. It's like showing your kid flashcards before the test instead of just yelling "figure it out." Give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, and it mimics like a pro. Before example – my lame prompt: "Write a product description for coffee." AI spits back some bland corporate drivel: "Premium coffee beans for your daily brew." After – Few-Shot magic: "Write a product description for coffee. Example 1: For sneakers – 'These kicks hug your feet like a tipsy uncle at a wedding – comfy, bold, and ready to dance all night.' Example 2: For headphones – 'Earbuds that block out your boss's nonsense better than noise-cancelling ever dreamed.' Now for coffee." Boom – AI delivers: "This coffee kicks harder than Monday morning regret – rich, bold, and wakes you up without the corporate buzzkill." See? Turns meh into magic. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **Weekly meal planning for busy parents**. Don't just ask "recipes." Prompt: "Act as a frazzled dad with picky kids. Plan 5 dinners using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge – under 30 minutes each, kid-approved, with grocery list." Saves your sanity, cuts food waste, and beats DoorDash dependency. I use it weekly; my fridge thanks me. Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader. We type vague crap like "help with email," get garbage back, then blame the bot. Guilty as charged – I did this for months, yelling at my screen like it owed me money. Fix: Be bossy with specifics. "Write a polite email rejecting a job offer, 100 words, enthusiastic tone, suggest future collab." Boom, tailored gold. Spell it out, every time. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open any AI. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad customer reviews for a pizza place. Then rewrite each as a positive one in the same style." Compare originals to rewrites. Do it twice weekly – you'll spot patterns, tweak prompts like a pro. Takes 5 minutes, builds muscle memory. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **The Human Sniff Test**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot wrote fanfic? Ask yourself: Is it accurate? Useful? Bias-free? Then prompt back: "Critique this for clarity, facts, and tone. Fix any issues." Iterate once or twice. Keeps the hype in check, outputs real-world ready. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen – new episodes drop weekly. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quie This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 216 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8077789483 **Intro music fades in and out.** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, the show where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. You know, the kind that promises you'll code the next unicorn while sipping kale smoothies. Today, we're diving into prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. No fluff, just stuff you can use tomorrow. Let's roll. First up: one prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **few-shot prompting** – basically, show the AI a couple examples before asking your question. Think of it like teaching a kid to ride a bike by demo-ing first instead of yelling "pedal!" **Before example:** I typed, "Write a product description for coffee." Got back some bland corporate drivel: "Premium coffee beans for your daily brew." **After:** I added examples: "Example 1: For sneakers – 'Blast through your day in these feather-light rockets that hug your feet like a cloud high-five.' Example 2: For headphones – 'Tune out the world with ear hugs that pump bass so deep, your grandma feels it.' Now write one for coffee." Boom: "Wake up and smell the revolution – beans so bold, they high-five your taste buds and kick Monday's butt." Night and day, right? Works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of 'em. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters or busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "I'm a dad with a 5-year-old who hates veggies and a fridge with chicken, rice, carrots, and cheese. Plan 3 dinners disguised as kid wins." AI spits out ninja-level ideas like carrot "fries" in mac 'n' cheese bombs. Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste – way better than theory about neural nets. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts.** I did this for months – "Help me with email" – and got walls of useless text. Admit it, me: I wasted hours rage-scrolling before realizing AI's not a mind reader. Avoid it by being bossy specific: Add who, what, why, format. "Write a polite email to my boss as a newbie designer asking for feedback on my logo draft, under 100 words, bullet points for changes." Boom, done. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like summarizing a news article. Few-shot it: Give two example summaries, then paste your article and say "Do one like these." Tweak and repeat three times. You'll see patterns fast – like training a puppy with treats. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** Paste the response back: "Rate this 1-10 for accuracy, creativity, and brevity. Fix weaknesses." It's like having a roast session that improves the goods. Catches hallucinations or fluff every time. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic. **Reminder:** Subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please produc This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:12:12 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Intro music fades in and out.** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, the show where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical AI tips without the tech-bro hype. You know, the kind that promises you'll code the next unicorn while sipping kale smoothies. Today, we're diving into prompting tricks that actually work, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. No fluff, just stuff you can use tomorrow. Let's roll. First up: one prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **few-shot prompting** – basically, show the AI a couple examples before asking your question. Think of it like teaching a kid to ride a bike by demo-ing first instead of yelling "pedal!" **Before example:** I typed, "Write a product description for coffee." Got back some bland corporate drivel: "Premium coffee beans for your daily brew." **After:** I added examples: "Example 1: For sneakers – 'Blast through your day in these feather-light rockets that hug your feet like a cloud high-five.' Example 2: For headphones – 'Tune out the world with ear hugs that pump bass so deep, your grandma feels it.' Now write one for coffee." Boom: "Wake up and smell the revolution – beans so bold, they high-five your taste buds and kick Monday's butt." Night and day, right? Works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of 'em. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters or busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "I'm a dad with a 5-year-old who hates veggies and a fridge with chicken, rice, carrots, and cheese. Plan 3 dinners disguised as kid wins." AI spits out ninja-level ideas like carrot "fries" in mac 'n' cheese bombs. Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste – way better than theory about neural nets. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts.** I did this for months – "Help me with email" – and got walls of useless text. Admit it, me: I wasted hours rage-scrolling before realizing AI's not a mind reader. Avoid it by being bossy specific: Add who, what, why, format. "Write a polite email to my boss as a newbie designer asking for feedback on my logo draft, under 100 words, bullet points for changes." Boom, done. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like summarizing a news article. Few-shot it: Give two example summaries, then paste your article and say "Do one like these." Tweak and repeat three times. You'll see patterns fast – like training a puppy with treats. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** Paste the response back: "Rate this 1-10 for accuracy, creativity, and brevity. Fix weaknesses." It's like having a roast session that improves the goods. Catches hallucinations or fluff every time. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI magic. **Reminder:** Subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in. This has been a Quiet Please produc This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 209 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3641885180 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat glitchy synth, then out.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at his chatbot. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where we cut through the tech-bro hype and get you practical wins with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic beginner fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's roll—no fluff, all action. First up: the **Chain-of-Thought** prompting technique. It's like telling your AI to show its work instead of bluffing like a bad student. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"—yeah, sure, like wheels on a suitcase. But it works. **Before example:** "How do I plan a budget vacation?" AI spits vague fluff: "Save money, fly cheap." Yawn. **After:** "Plan a budget vacation to Mexico. Think step-by-step: First, list costs like flights and food. Second, find free alternatives. Third, total under $1,000." Boom—AI breaks it down: "$200 flight via Google Flights, $10 street tacos, free beaches. Total: $850." Night-and-day better. Try it on Claude or Grok next time; responses get 20-30% sharper. Next, a practical use case you novices miss: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "world domination," but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a picky eater's chef. From my fridge—chicken, rice, broccoli, eggs—give 5 days of lunches. Step-by-step: nutrition first, then recipes under 20 mins." Gets you balanced meals, no waste. I do this Sundays; saved my wallet from Uber Eats slavery. Who needs Silicon Valley miracles when your fridge is the hero? Common beginner mistake—and yeah, I blew this for months: **vague prompts like "Write a blog post."** AI barfs generic slop because it guesses your brain. I once got a 2,000-word essay on cats when I meant marketing. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, steps, limits. "Act as a sales coach. Write a 500-word post on cold emails. Step-by-step: hook, pain, solution. Use car salesman analogies." Boom, tailored gold. Admit your suck, fix it quick. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Help me brainstorm 10 gift ideas for my forgetful boss under $50. Think aloud step-by-step: his hobbies first (golf, coffee), then match items." Tweak based on output, reprompt twice. Do it daily—watch your AI convos level up like gym reps. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** After generating, say: "Review this for holes, bias, or fluff. Rewrite stronger." Turns meh into pro. Like editing your drunk texts sober. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, not hype victims. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next "AI singularity." Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production—head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells.* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.qui This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:12:23 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat glitchy synth, then out.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at his chatbot. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where we cut through the tech-bro hype and get you practical wins with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM drops next week. Today: one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic beginner fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's roll—no fluff, all action. First up: the **Chain-of-Thought** prompting technique. It's like telling your AI to show its work instead of bluffing like a bad student. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"—yeah, sure, like wheels on a suitcase. But it works. **Before example:** "How do I plan a budget vacation?" AI spits vague fluff: "Save money, fly cheap." Yawn. **After:** "Plan a budget vacation to Mexico. Think step-by-step: First, list costs like flights and food. Second, find free alternatives. Third, total under $1,000." Boom—AI breaks it down: "$200 flight via Google Flights, $10 street tacos, free beaches. Total: $850." Night-and-day better. Try it on Claude or Grok next time; responses get 20-30% sharper. Next, a practical use case you novices miss: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "world domination," but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a picky eater's chef. From my fridge—chicken, rice, broccoli, eggs—give 5 days of lunches. Step-by-step: nutrition first, then recipes under 20 mins." Gets you balanced meals, no waste. I do this Sundays; saved my wallet from Uber Eats slavery. Who needs Silicon Valley miracles when your fridge is the hero? Common beginner mistake—and yeah, I blew this for months: **vague prompts like "Write a blog post."** AI barfs generic slop because it guesses your brain. I once got a 2,000-word essay on cats when I meant marketing. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, steps, limits. "Act as a sales coach. Write a 500-word post on cold emails. Step-by-step: hook, pain, solution. Use car salesman analogies." Boom, tailored gold. Admit your suck, fix it quick. Build skills with this simple exercise: Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Help me brainstorm 10 gift ideas for my forgetful boss under $50. Think aloud step-by-step: his hobbies first (golf, coffee), then match items." Tweak based on output, reprompt twice. Do it daily—watch your AI convos level up like gym reps. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it.** After generating, say: "Review this for holes, bias, or fluff. Rewrite stronger." Turns meh into pro. Like editing your drunk texts sober. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros, not hype victims. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next "AI singularity." Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production—head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells.* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.qui This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 237 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7180109445 **Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who want results without the buzzword bingo. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – and quick wins to make you an AI whisperer. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. **First up: Few-shot prompting.** It's like showing your kid flashcards before the test – give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, and it nails the style. Tech hype says it's magic; nah, it's just training wheels. **Before example:** "Write a product description for coffee." You get bland robot-speak: "This coffee is aromatic and energizing." **After:** "Here are two examples: Example 1: 'This mug hugs your hand like an old friend, steaming with bold roast that punches Monday in the face.' Example 2: 'Silky dark brew that whispers 'you got this' on your roughest days.' Now write one for premium coffee beans." Boom – "These beans are rebel warriors, grinding out rich, smoky rebellion in every cup." See? Practical upgrade, no theory degree needed. **Next, a use case you haven't tried: Meal planning for picky eaters at work lunches.** Tell Grok: "I'm packing lunch for my kid who hates veggies but needs nutrition. Examples: Hide spinach in smoothies as 'green monster fuel.' Suggest three more." It spits out gems like blending carrots into muffin batter. Saved my sanity during back-to-school chaos – who knew AI could be a sneaky parent hack? **Common mistake beginners make – and yeah, I did this for months:** Dumping vague prompts like "Make me rich." AI stares back like a confused puppy. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, examples, stakes. I once begged Claude for "business advice" and got fortune-cookie fluff. Now I say, "Act as a scrappy startup founder who's bootstrapped to 7 figures. Give three low-cost marketing hacks for a coffee shop, with pros/cons." Night and day. Don't be past-Me. **Quick exercise to build skills:** Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: Example 1: 'Thanks for the killer feedback – turned my meh pitch into a winner!' Example 2: 'Appreciate the nudge; closed the deal thanks to you.' Write one for a boss after a project win." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do three rounds daily – you'll feel the AI bend to your will in a week. **Last tip: Evaluating AI output.** Read it aloud – does it sound human or like a corporate memo from 1995? Fact-check two claims manually. Then self-critique: "Rewrite this improving clarity and adding one real-world example." It's like editing your own bad haircut. That's your toolkit, misfits – go make AI your sidekick, not your overlord. If you dug this, hit subscribe wherever you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:13:57 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Intro Music Fades In** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM flavor of the week the tech bros are hyping. No PhD required, just plain talk for folks like us who want results without the buzzword bingo. Today, we're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, a rookie trap I fell into – hard – and quick wins to make you an AI whisperer. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. **First up: Few-shot prompting.** It's like showing your kid flashcards before the test – give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, and it nails the style. Tech hype says it's magic; nah, it's just training wheels. **Before example:** "Write a product description for coffee." You get bland robot-speak: "This coffee is aromatic and energizing." **After:** "Here are two examples: Example 1: 'This mug hugs your hand like an old friend, steaming with bold roast that punches Monday in the face.' Example 2: 'Silky dark brew that whispers 'you got this' on your roughest days.' Now write one for premium coffee beans." Boom – "These beans are rebel warriors, grinding out rich, smoky rebellion in every cup." See? Practical upgrade, no theory degree needed. **Next, a use case you haven't tried: Meal planning for picky eaters at work lunches.** Tell Grok: "I'm packing lunch for my kid who hates veggies but needs nutrition. Examples: Hide spinach in smoothies as 'green monster fuel.' Suggest three more." It spits out gems like blending carrots into muffin batter. Saved my sanity during back-to-school chaos – who knew AI could be a sneaky parent hack? **Common mistake beginners make – and yeah, I did this for months:** Dumping vague prompts like "Make me rich." AI stares back like a confused puppy. Avoid it by adding specifics: role, examples, stakes. I once begged Claude for "business advice" and got fortune-cookie fluff. Now I say, "Act as a scrappy startup founder who's bootstrapped to 7 figures. Give three low-cost marketing hacks for a coffee shop, with pros/cons." Night and day. Don't be past-Me. **Quick exercise to build skills:** Grab ChatGPT. Prompt: "Here are two thank-you emails: Example 1: 'Thanks for the killer feedback – turned my meh pitch into a winner!' Example 2: 'Appreciate the nudge; closed the deal thanks to you.' Write one for a boss after a project win." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do three rounds daily – you'll feel the AI bend to your will in a week. **Last tip: Evaluating AI output.** Read it aloud – does it sound human or like a corporate memo from 1995? Fact-check two claims manually. Then self-critique: "Rewrite this improving clarity and adding one real-world example." It's like editing your own bad haircut. That's your toolkit, misfits – go make AI your sidekick, not your overlord. If you dug this, hit subscribe wherever you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 224 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2986043263 **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI beep* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," think "asking your robot buddy a smart question." Today, we're leveling up your AI game with tips even I wish I'd known sooner. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique – **few-shot prompting**. It's like showing your kid pictures of perfect pancakes before they flip their first one. Instead of a vague "Write a user story," give examples. **Before (my epic fail):** "Help me write an email to my boss about a project delay." AI spits out some generic snoozer. **After:** "Here are two good examples: 'As a user, I want one-click login so I can access my account fast without typing passwords.' And 'As a user, I want email notifications so I stay updated on team changes.' Now write one for: a project delay report." Boom – tailored, professional gold. Works on any AI, turns meh into magic. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"; I say it's just common sense with training wheels. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "Act as a picky eater's chef. Plan 5 dinners under 30 minutes using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge – broccoli, eggs, cheese. Include shopping list and nutrition basics." Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste, and hey, I lost 5 pounds pretending my AI was a drill sergeant. Everyday win. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams**. I did this for months – "Make this better" – and got word salad. Avoid it by being bossy with specifics: word count, tone, format. Admit it, Mal: I once begged Claude to "fix my resume" and got a poet's fever dream. Lesson learned – specificity is your superpower. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad customer emails, then rewrite each as polite pros. My turn: [paste your own]." Do five rounds. You'll spot patterns faster than I spot coffee stains. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it**. Paste back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, fix weaknesses, rewrite better." Turns garbage into gems. No more blind trust in robot wisdom. That's your toolkit, misfits – go prompt like pros. If this helped, subscribe wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *Outro music swells – same quirky beat, fade out* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:12:33 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI beep* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," think "asking your robot buddy a smart question." Today, we're leveling up your AI game with tips even I wish I'd known sooner. Let's dive in. First up: one killer prompting technique – **few-shot prompting**. It's like showing your kid pictures of perfect pancakes before they flip their first one. Instead of a vague "Write a user story," give examples. **Before (my epic fail):** "Help me write an email to my boss about a project delay." AI spits out some generic snoozer. **After:** "Here are two good examples: 'As a user, I want one-click login so I can access my account fast without typing passwords.' And 'As a user, I want email notifications so I stay updated on team changes.' Now write one for: a project delay report." Boom – tailored, professional gold. Works on any AI, turns meh into magic. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary"; I say it's just common sense with training wheels. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "Give me recipes." Try: "Act as a picky eater's chef. Plan 5 dinners under 30 minutes using chicken, rice, and whatever's in my fridge – broccoli, eggs, cheese. Include shopping list and nutrition basics." Saves your sanity, cuts grocery waste, and hey, I lost 5 pounds pretending my AI was a drill sergeant. Everyday win. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams**. I did this for months – "Make this better" – and got word salad. Avoid it by being bossy with specifics: word count, tone, format. Admit it, Mal: I once begged Claude to "fix my resume" and got a poet's fever dream. Lesson learned – specificity is your superpower. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Gemini or Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad customer emails, then rewrite each as polite pros. My turn: [paste your own]." Do five rounds. You'll spot patterns faster than I spot coffee stains. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Self-critique it**. Paste back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, fix weaknesses, rewrite better." Turns garbage into gems. No more blind trust in robot wisdom. That's your toolkit, misfits – go prompt like pros. If this helped, subscribe wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *Outro music swells – same quirky beat, fade out* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 215 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6828809311 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Few-Shot Magic: Turn AI into Your Personal Tutor"** **[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe]** **Mal:** Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today: a killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. **[Short stinger: playful "boop" sound]** First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to copy, so it nails the style and format you want. Tech hype calls it "in-context learning," but screw that; it's cheat codes for better answers. **Before example** – I once asked ChatGPT: "Write a product description for my coffee mug." Got back a bland wall of text: "This mug holds 12 ounces..." Yawn. **After** – Few-shot magic: "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'This mug isn't just ceramic – it's your morning sidekick, anti-spill wizardry for clumsy heroes.' Example 2: 'Forget fragile fakes; this beast survives dishwashers and your wild coffee rituals.' Now do one for my eco-friendly travel mug." Boom: "This travel mug's your green guardian – vacuum-sealed steel that keeps coffee hot till lunch, BPA-free for guilt-free sips." Night and day, folks. Try it on Claude or Gemini; it's gold. **[Stinger: cheeky chuckle sound]** Practical use case you haven't considered: **job hunting as a newbie**. Don't just beg for a resume. Few-shot it: Feed AI three examples of killer cover letters tailored to your field, then say, "Match this vibe for my app dev role." Suddenly, you're not "seeking opportunity" – you're the hero they need. I used this to land freelance gigs when I was still figuring out prompts myself. Beats scrolling LinkedIn like a zombie. **[Stinger]** Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader – zero examples, vague asks. "Make it better" gets garbage. I did this for weeks, wasting hours on meh outputs, feeling like the village idiot. Avoid it: Always toss in 2-3 few-shot examples upfront. Keeps things tight. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone's notes app. Pick a boring email draft. Few-shot it in Grok: Give two snappy, persuasive versions, then prompt for yours. Tweak and send. Boom – pro communicator in 5 minutes. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Play critic**. Ask it to self-critique: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, and creativity from 1-10. Fix weaknesses." Like hiring a grumpy editor. Spots fluff fast. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen – new episodes weekly. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:13:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Few-Shot Magic: Turn AI into Your Personal Tutor"** **[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe]** **Mal:** Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today: a killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. **[Short stinger: playful "boop" sound]** First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to copy, so it nails the style and format you want. Tech hype calls it "in-context learning," but screw that; it's cheat codes for better answers. **Before example** – I once asked ChatGPT: "Write a product description for my coffee mug." Got back a bland wall of text: "This mug holds 12 ounces..." Yawn. **After** – Few-shot magic: "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'This mug isn't just ceramic – it's your morning sidekick, anti-spill wizardry for clumsy heroes.' Example 2: 'Forget fragile fakes; this beast survives dishwashers and your wild coffee rituals.' Now do one for my eco-friendly travel mug." Boom: "This travel mug's your green guardian – vacuum-sealed steel that keeps coffee hot till lunch, BPA-free for guilt-free sips." Night and day, folks. Try it on Claude or Gemini; it's gold. **[Stinger: cheeky chuckle sound]** Practical use case you haven't considered: **job hunting as a newbie**. Don't just beg for a resume. Few-shot it: Feed AI three examples of killer cover letters tailored to your field, then say, "Match this vibe for my app dev role." Suddenly, you're not "seeking opportunity" – you're the hero they need. I used this to land freelance gigs when I was still figuring out prompts myself. Beats scrolling LinkedIn like a zombie. **[Stinger]** Common beginner mistake? Treating AI like a mind reader – zero examples, vague asks. "Make it better" gets garbage. I did this for weeks, wasting hours on meh outputs, feeling like the village idiot. Avoid it: Always toss in 2-3 few-shot examples upfront. Keeps things tight. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone's notes app. Pick a boring email draft. Few-shot it in Grok: Give two snappy, persuasive versions, then prompt for yours. Tweak and send. Boom – pro communicator in 5 minutes. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Play critic**. Ask it to self-critique: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, and creativity from 1-10. Fix weaknesses." Like hiring a grumpy editor. Spots fluff fast. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen – new episodes weekly. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 224 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5835557811 # I am GPTed - Episode Script --- **[INTRO - 1-2 minutes]** *[Upbeat, quirky music fades]* Hey, welcome back to I am GPTed. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and today we're tackling something that'll actually make your AI conversations less painful. Spoiler alert: it's not about using fancier words. Stick around because we're covering a prompting trick that turns AI from "meh, I guess" to "wait, how did it know that?" --- **[SEGMENT 1: The Prompting Technique - 3 minutes]** Let's talk about **role prompting**—which is just a fancy way of saying, "Hey AI, pretend you're someone smarter than me for a second." Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI doesn't just answer your question. It mirrors context. So watch this. **Before:** "Help me write a performance review for my employee." You'll get something generic. Boring. Sounds like a LinkedIn post from 2003. **After:** "Act as a supportive team lead who's genuinely invested in employee growth. Write a performance review that motivates without sugarcoating." Boom. Suddenly the tone shifts. The AI understands the *why* behind the ask. I discovered this by accident when I asked Claude to "act like my sarcastic friend" and actually got useful feedback instead of corporate word salad. The AI didn't become sarcastic—it just understood the relationship dynamic and adjusted accordingly. --- **[SEGMENT 2: The Practical Use Case - 2 minutes]** Here's where most people miss out: **using AI to brainstorm conversations before they happen.** Sounds weird? I know. But think about it. Got a tough conversation with your boss coming? Ask your AI tool to role-play as your boss and rehearse. Ask it to challenge your ideas from that perspective. You'll walk in prepared instead of winging it. Same goes for job interviews, sales pitches, or even that email you're terrified to send. AI's basically a free rehearsal partner that never judges and never gets tired. --- **[SEGMENT 3: The Common Mistake - 2 minutes]** Here's the thing I still catch myself doing: **treating AI like a search engine instead of a thinking partner.** You paste in a massive chunk of information, ask a vague question, and expect magic. Doesn't work that way. It's like handing someone a pile of papers and saying "make sense of this" without telling them what you actually need. The fix? Be specific about context. Tell the AI what you're trying to achieve, who the audience is, and what problem you're solving. That's it. Suddenly it stops generating word vomit. --- **[SEGMENT 4: The Exercise - 1.5 minutes]** Try this today—takes five minutes: Take something you've been procrastinating on writing. An email, a proposal, a social media post. Prompt your AI tool with a clear role: "Act as a [specific person or professional]. Here's what I'm trying to communicate..." Then ask it to rewrite it for [specific audience]. Run it twice with different roles. Compare the outputs. Notice how context changes everything? That's you learning how This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:13:46 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed - Episode Script --- **[INTRO - 1-2 minutes]** *[Upbeat, quirky music fades]* Hey, welcome back to I am GPTed. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and today we're tackling something that'll actually make your AI conversations less painful. Spoiler alert: it's not about using fancier words. Stick around because we're covering a prompting trick that turns AI from "meh, I guess" to "wait, how did it know that?" --- **[SEGMENT 1: The Prompting Technique - 3 minutes]** Let's talk about **role prompting**—which is just a fancy way of saying, "Hey AI, pretend you're someone smarter than me for a second." Here's the thing nobody tells you: AI doesn't just answer your question. It mirrors context. So watch this. **Before:** "Help me write a performance review for my employee." You'll get something generic. Boring. Sounds like a LinkedIn post from 2003. **After:** "Act as a supportive team lead who's genuinely invested in employee growth. Write a performance review that motivates without sugarcoating." Boom. Suddenly the tone shifts. The AI understands the *why* behind the ask. I discovered this by accident when I asked Claude to "act like my sarcastic friend" and actually got useful feedback instead of corporate word salad. The AI didn't become sarcastic—it just understood the relationship dynamic and adjusted accordingly. --- **[SEGMENT 2: The Practical Use Case - 2 minutes]** Here's where most people miss out: **using AI to brainstorm conversations before they happen.** Sounds weird? I know. But think about it. Got a tough conversation with your boss coming? Ask your AI tool to role-play as your boss and rehearse. Ask it to challenge your ideas from that perspective. You'll walk in prepared instead of winging it. Same goes for job interviews, sales pitches, or even that email you're terrified to send. AI's basically a free rehearsal partner that never judges and never gets tired. --- **[SEGMENT 3: The Common Mistake - 2 minutes]** Here's the thing I still catch myself doing: **treating AI like a search engine instead of a thinking partner.** You paste in a massive chunk of information, ask a vague question, and expect magic. Doesn't work that way. It's like handing someone a pile of papers and saying "make sense of this" without telling them what you actually need. The fix? Be specific about context. Tell the AI what you're trying to achieve, who the audience is, and what problem you're solving. That's it. Suddenly it stops generating word vomit. --- **[SEGMENT 4: The Exercise - 1.5 minutes]** Try this today—takes five minutes: Take something you've been procrastinating on writing. An email, a proposal, a social media post. Prompt your AI tool with a clear role: "Act as a [specific person or professional]. Here's what I'm trying to communicate..." Then ask it to rewrite it for [specific audience]. Run it twice with different roles. Compare the outputs. Notice how context changes everything? That's you learning how This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 266 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9978515306 **Intro Music Fades In** Hello and welcome to *I am GPTed*, the show where us misfits turn AI hype into actual help without the tech-bro baloney. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at his chatbot. Today, we're diving into killer ways to make ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and the rest spit out gold instead of garbage. Stick around—you might just level up without needing a PhD. First up: one prompting trick that flips lousy answers into winners—**Chain of Thought prompting**. It's like telling your kid to show their work in math, not just scribble "42." Here's my before-and-after disaster. Before: "How do I plan a road trip from LA to Vegas?" AI spits back a bland list: gas up, drive, arrive. Snooze. After: "Plan a road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step-by-step: consider distance, stops for food and sights, budget under $200, and traffic hotspots." Boom—AI maps pit stops at quirky diners, cheap gas, and avoids I-15 hell during rush hour. It's practical magic for any AI; forces 'em to reason like a human, not a fortune cookie. Next, a use case you novices skip: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Tell Grok: "Act as a nutritionist for a desk jockey who hates cooking. Give me 5 easy recipes using chicken, rice, and veggies—under 30 minutes each, with shopping list." Suddenly, your fridge is set for Monday blues, no takeout guilt. Who knew AI could be your lazy chef? Common beginner blunder—and yeah, I fell for this hard: **vague prompts like "Tell me about diets."** I once got a novel-length ramble that ignored my beer gut. Avoid it by adding context: role, goal, limits. Like, "As a trainer for beginners, suggest a 7-day plan for weight loss, no gym, under 1500 calories." Specific = gold; fuzzy = flop. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Brainstorm 3 blog ideas on coffee hacks. For each, outline intro, 3 tips, and hook." Tweak one based on output, reprompt with "Make it funnier." Do this daily—watch your AI game sharpen like a barista's knife. Last tip for judging AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read aloud—does it flow like chit-chat or robot brochure? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y (looking at you, "revolutionary!"), reprompt: "Rewrite plainly, cut fluff, add sources." Boom, trustworthy. Key takeaways: Chain of Thought, meal prep hacks, ditch vagueness, practice prompts, sniff-test outputs. You're not dumb; these AIs just need babysitting. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen—don't make me beg. Thanks for tuning in, misfits. This has been a Quiet Please production—head to quietplease.ai for more. Now go prompt like a pro! **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:12:43 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Intro Music Fades In** Hello and welcome to *I am GPTed*, the show where us misfits turn AI hype into actual help without the tech-bro baloney. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal, the guy who once thought "prompt engineering" meant yelling at his chatbot. Today, we're diving into killer ways to make ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and the rest spit out gold instead of garbage. Stick around—you might just level up without needing a PhD. First up: one prompting trick that flips lousy answers into winners—**Chain of Thought prompting**. It's like telling your kid to show their work in math, not just scribble "42." Here's my before-and-after disaster. Before: "How do I plan a road trip from LA to Vegas?" AI spits back a bland list: gas up, drive, arrive. Snooze. After: "Plan a road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step-by-step: consider distance, stops for food and sights, budget under $200, and traffic hotspots." Boom—AI maps pit stops at quirky diners, cheap gas, and avoids I-15 hell during rush hour. It's practical magic for any AI; forces 'em to reason like a human, not a fortune cookie. Next, a use case you novices skip: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Tell Grok: "Act as a nutritionist for a desk jockey who hates cooking. Give me 5 easy recipes using chicken, rice, and veggies—under 30 minutes each, with shopping list." Suddenly, your fridge is set for Monday blues, no takeout guilt. Who knew AI could be your lazy chef? Common beginner blunder—and yeah, I fell for this hard: **vague prompts like "Tell me about diets."** I once got a novel-length ramble that ignored my beer gut. Avoid it by adding context: role, goal, limits. Like, "As a trainer for beginners, suggest a 7-day plan for weight loss, no gym, under 1500 calories." Specific = gold; fuzzy = flop. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Brainstorm 3 blog ideas on coffee hacks. For each, outline intro, 3 tips, and hook." Tweak one based on output, reprompt with "Make it funnier." Do this daily—watch your AI game sharpen like a barista's knife. Last tip for judging AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read aloud—does it flow like chit-chat or robot brochure? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y (looking at you, "revolutionary!"), reprompt: "Rewrite plainly, cut fluff, add sources." Boom, trustworthy. Key takeaways: Chain of Thought, meal prep hacks, ditch vagueness, practice prompts, sniff-test outputs. You're not dumb; these AIs just need babysitting. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you listen—don't make me beg. Thanks for tuning in, misfits. This has been a Quiet Please production—head to quietplease.ai for more. Now go prompt like a pro! **Outro Music Fades In** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 209 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1273537758 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're leveling up your prompting game without the PhD in computer science. Buckle up. First off, one killer prompting technique: **few-shot prompting**. It's like showing your kid how to tie shoes with a demo instead of just yelling "do it!" You give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, then ask for your thing. Before example – I once typed: "Write a product description for coffee." Got back bland corporate drivel: "Premium beans for your daily brew." Yawn. After: "Here are examples: Sneakers – Comfy kicks that hug your feet like a lazy Sunday. T-shirt – Soft tee that feels like wearing a cloud. Now, coffee mug." Boom: "This mug grips your joe like a caffeinated koala, keeping it hot till your third refill." See? Practical magic for emails, ads, whatever. Try it – your outputs go from meh to money. Next, a sneaky everyday use case you might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters or diets**. Not just recipes – tell Grok: "I'm vegetarian, hate broccoli, have 20 minutes. Examples: Quick pasta from pantry staples. Now, using eggs, rice, spinach." It spits out a stir-fry that's actually edible. Saved my weekends from "what's for dinner?" hell. Who knew AI could adult better than me? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Tell me about history" gets you a Wikipedia dump. I did this for weeks – wasted hours scrolling AI essays that missed the point. Avoid it by adding "do's and don'ts." Like: "Explain WWII battles as a 10-year-old. Do use analogies like playground fights. Don't list dates." Boom, focused gold. Admit it, we've all been there. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Claude or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a debate coach. Give me 3 examples of persuasive arguments for/against pineapple on pizza. Now critique mine: [write yours]." Rinse, repeat 5 times. You'll spot patterns in what works – like training a puppy with treats. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot wrote it? Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this email to sound like a chill coworker, not a sales bot." Or rate it 1-10 on clarity, fun, accuracy. Under 7? Tweak and regenerate. Keeps the hype in check. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells, quirky synth fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:12:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're leveling up your prompting game without the PhD in computer science. Buckle up. First off, one killer prompting technique: **few-shot prompting**. It's like showing your kid how to tie shoes with a demo instead of just yelling "do it!" You give the AI 2-3 examples of what you want, then ask for your thing. Before example – I once typed: "Write a product description for coffee." Got back bland corporate drivel: "Premium beans for your daily brew." Yawn. After: "Here are examples: Sneakers – Comfy kicks that hug your feet like a lazy Sunday. T-shirt – Soft tee that feels like wearing a cloud. Now, coffee mug." Boom: "This mug grips your joe like a caffeinated koala, keeping it hot till your third refill." See? Practical magic for emails, ads, whatever. Try it – your outputs go from meh to money. Next, a sneaky everyday use case you might miss: **meal planning for picky eaters or diets**. Not just recipes – tell Grok: "I'm vegetarian, hate broccoli, have 20 minutes. Examples: Quick pasta from pantry staples. Now, using eggs, rice, spinach." It spits out a stir-fry that's actually edible. Saved my weekends from "what's for dinner?" hell. Who knew AI could adult better than me? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Tell me about history" gets you a Wikipedia dump. I did this for weeks – wasted hours scrolling AI essays that missed the point. Avoid it by adding "do's and don'ts." Like: "Explain WWII battles as a 10-year-old. Do use analogies like playground fights. Don't list dates." Boom, focused gold. Admit it, we've all been there. Quick exercise to build skills: Grab Claude or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a debate coach. Give me 3 examples of persuasive arguments for/against pineapple on pizza. Now critique mine: [write yours]." Rinse, repeat 5 times. You'll spot patterns in what works – like training a puppy with treats. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **The human sniff test**. Read it aloud – does it sound like a robot wrote it? Fix by prompting: "Rewrite this email to sound like a chill coworker, not a sales bot." Or rate it 1-10 on clarity, fun, accuracy. Under 7? Tweak and regenerate. Keeps the hype in check. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next one. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells, quirky synth fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 206 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6017183430 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're diving into prompts that don't suck, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's roll. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold – **role-playing**. Tell the AI to act like a specific expert. It's like slipping it a costume for the job. Before example: I once typed, "Give me meal ideas with chicken and rice." Got back bland slop – boil it, eat it, done. After: "Act as a Michelin-starred chef who's allergic to boring food. Create five exciting recipes using just chicken, rice, garlic, and soy sauce." Boom – suddenly I've got teriyaki fried rice bombs and crispy garlic chicken stir-fries that taste like I didn't order takeout. Works on any AI, every time. No PhD required. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then role-play as a hiring manager who's seen a million resumes and hates fluff. It'll spit out a letter that sounds like you but punches above your weight. I used this to land freelance gigs when my own writing was... let's say, misfit-level. Saved me hours, and yeah, the tech hype says AI will replace jobs – nah, it just makes you better at getting them. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" gets you jack. I did this for weeks, thinking I was the next AI whisperer, only to get word salads. Guilty as charged – my ego thought the AI read minds. Fix: Be bossy with specifics. "Rewrite this email to be concise, persuasive, under 100 words, in a friendly but professional tone." Boom, control regained. Wanna build skills? Simple exercise: Grab your grocery list. Prompt: "Act as a budget-savvy meal planner. Turn these five ingredients into a week's dinners for two, under $50 total." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do this daily – you'll level up faster than those Silicon Valley prompt engineers chasing venture capital. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Raise the stakes**. Ask it to critique itself: "Pretend this is for the CEO – rate your response 1-10 on accuracy, creativity, and usefulness. Fix any flaws." It's like making the AI its own grumpy editor. Spots hallucinations and hype instantly. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI. If this sparked your brain, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai to learn more and level up. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells, fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For m This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:12:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works for regular humans like us. Today, we're diving into prompts that don't suck, a sneaky everyday hack, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's roll. First up: one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold – **role-playing**. Tell the AI to act like a specific expert. It's like slipping it a costume for the job. Before example: I once typed, "Give me meal ideas with chicken and rice." Got back bland slop – boil it, eat it, done. After: "Act as a Michelin-starred chef who's allergic to boring food. Create five exciting recipes using just chicken, rice, garlic, and soy sauce." Boom – suddenly I've got teriyaki fried rice bombs and crispy garlic chicken stir-fries that taste like I didn't order takeout. Works on any AI, every time. No PhD required. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't just beg ChatGPT for one. Feed it your resume bullets and the job description, then role-play as a hiring manager who's seen a million resumes and hates fluff. It'll spit out a letter that sounds like you but punches above your weight. I used this to land freelance gigs when my own writing was... let's say, misfit-level. Saved me hours, and yeah, the tech hype says AI will replace jobs – nah, it just makes you better at getting them. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. "Make this better" gets you jack. I did this for weeks, thinking I was the next AI whisperer, only to get word salads. Guilty as charged – my ego thought the AI read minds. Fix: Be bossy with specifics. "Rewrite this email to be concise, persuasive, under 100 words, in a friendly but professional tone." Boom, control regained. Wanna build skills? Simple exercise: Grab your grocery list. Prompt: "Act as a budget-savvy meal planner. Turn these five ingredients into a week's dinners for two, under $50 total." Tweak it, rerun, compare. Do this daily – you'll level up faster than those Silicon Valley prompt engineers chasing venture capital. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Raise the stakes**. Ask it to critique itself: "Pretend this is for the CEO – rate your response 1-10 on accuracy, creativity, and usefulness. Fix any flaws." It's like making the AI its own grumpy editor. Spots hallucinations and hype instantly. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit some AI. If this sparked your brain, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai to learn more and level up. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells, fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For m This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 212 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5316223480 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.]* Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today: supercharge your prompts, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up, one prompting trick that flips meh responses into gold: **role-playing**. Tell the AI to act like an expert in a specific role. It's like hiring a chef instead of yelling "cook something" at your fridge. Before example – my lazy prompt: "Give diet tips." Yawn. AI spits generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Useless for a couch potato like me. After: "Act as a nutritionist for sedentary folks with lactose intolerance. Suggest a weekly meal plan." Boom – tailored recipes with almond milk swaps and zero gym guilt. Works on any AI; I use it daily to make Grok sound like a witty therapist. Tech hype says it's "prompt engineering magic," but nah, it's just bossing the bot around politely. Next, a practical use case you novices miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't stare at a blank page. Prompt: "Write a cover letter for a junior marketer role at a coffee shop chain. I'm passionate about social media, have two years barista experience, and crushed Instagram for my last gig." Swap in your deets – instant pro letter. Beats sweating over templates while the job goes to Chad with Canva skills. Everyday win for work or side hustles. Now, common beginner mistake – and yeah, I did this for months: **vague prompts**. "Help me with this" gets garbage. I once asked Claude "fix my email" and got a novel-length rewrite nobody wanted. Avoid it by adding specifics: goal, audience, tone, length. Like, "Rewrite this sales email for busy parents, make it fun and under 100 words." Boom, focused firepower. Admit it, Mal – you're still learning too. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Gemini or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a travel agent. Plan a budget weekend in [your city] for two foodies under $200." Tweak it twice – add "vegetarian" then "rainy weather." See how details sharpen it? Do this weekly; it's like AI gym reps for your brain. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Check for hallucinations and logic gaps**. Read aloud – does it flow like human talk? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y or off-topic, reprompt: "Revise this for accuracy, cut fluff, add sources." Iterate till it's solid. No more sharing robo-nonsense. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like you mean it. If this helped, smash subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening, you legends. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:12:41 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Music swells for 10 seconds, then fades under voice.]* Hey, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for the soul. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today: supercharge your prompts, a sneaky everyday hack, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up, one prompting trick that flips meh responses into gold: **role-playing**. Tell the AI to act like an expert in a specific role. It's like hiring a chef instead of yelling "cook something" at your fridge. Before example – my lazy prompt: "Give diet tips." Yawn. AI spits generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Useless for a couch potato like me. After: "Act as a nutritionist for sedentary folks with lactose intolerance. Suggest a weekly meal plan." Boom – tailored recipes with almond milk swaps and zero gym guilt. Works on any AI; I use it daily to make Grok sound like a witty therapist. Tech hype says it's "prompt engineering magic," but nah, it's just bossing the bot around politely. Next, a practical use case you novices miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't stare at a blank page. Prompt: "Write a cover letter for a junior marketer role at a coffee shop chain. I'm passionate about social media, have two years barista experience, and crushed Instagram for my last gig." Swap in your deets – instant pro letter. Beats sweating over templates while the job goes to Chad with Canva skills. Everyday win for work or side hustles. Now, common beginner mistake – and yeah, I did this for months: **vague prompts**. "Help me with this" gets garbage. I once asked Claude "fix my email" and got a novel-length rewrite nobody wanted. Avoid it by adding specifics: goal, audience, tone, length. Like, "Rewrite this sales email for busy parents, make it fun and under 100 words." Boom, focused firepower. Admit it, Mal – you're still learning too. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Gemini or ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as a travel agent. Plan a budget weekend in [your city] for two foodies under $200." Tweak it twice – add "vegetarian" then "rainy weather." See how details sharpen it? Do this weekly; it's like AI gym reps for your brain. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Check for hallucinations and logic gaps**. Read aloud – does it flow like human talk? Fact-check two claims online. If it's hype-y or off-topic, reprompt: "Revise this for accuracy, cut fluff, add sources." Iterate till it's solid. No more sharing robo-nonsense. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like you mean it. If this helped, smash subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening, you legends. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 236 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1691666204 # "I Am GPTed" - Episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot" **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech vibe - 0:15]** Hey, it's Mal—The Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I Am GPTed," the podcast where we talk to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and basically every AI that'll listen to us ramble. Today's episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot." Because apparently, the way you phrase things actually matters. Who knew, right? Me. I knew. After face-planting into bad prompts about a thousand times. **[MUSIC FADES]** Let's start with something that changed the game for me: **context prompting**. It's the difference between asking an AI to do your laundry and actually telling it how, when, and why. Here's the before: "Give me a workout routine." Pretty vague, right? You'll get some generic burpee-fest that might be designed for a 25-year-old CrossFit enthusiast, not your actual life. Now, the after: "I have 20 minutes three times a week, I work at a desk, my knees aren't great, and I just want to not feel like a potato. What should I do?" Boom. Suddenly the AI understands your actual world. It's like the difference between asking for directions versus telling someone you can't handle hills and need coffee shops along the way. **[TRANSITION]** Here's something most people don't realize: AI is *stupid good* at meal planning when you actually need it. Not the Instagram salad bowl stuff—I mean "I have these random ingredients, I'm tired, and I need to eat in 15 minutes." Tell ChatGPT your constraints, and it'll actually solve your problem instead of suggesting you make sourdough from scratch. **[TRANSITION]** Now, the biggest beginner mistake I see—and I've absolutely done this—is treating AI like a vending machine. You drop in a question and expect a perfect answer. But here's the thing: AI is more like a coworker who needs clear direction. You wouldn't ask your colleague "fix the project." You'd say "we need X, Y, and Z by Thursday because of A reason, and here's what we've tried." I learned this the hard way when I asked Claude to "improve my writing." Got back something technically correct but completely soulless. Then I reframed it: "Make this punchy and sarcastic, like I'm talking to someone smarter than me but not pretending to be." Night and day difference. **[TRANSITION]** Let's practice something right now—try this exercise when you're done listening: Take something you actually need help with. Write your first prompt. Then rewrite it three times, adding one more constraint each time. Deadline. Audience. Format. Tone. Notice how the answers get *uselessly better*? That's iteration, and it's the actual secret sauce. **[TRANSITION]** Last thing: after the AI gives you something, don't just copy-paste it into your life. Read it. Ask yourself: Does this *actually* sound like me? Is it solving my real problem or the problem the AI *thought* I had? Edit it. Make it yours. The AI did 70 percent of the heavy lifting—you're just making sure i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:12:33 -0000 full Inception Point AI # "I Am GPTed" - Episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot" **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech vibe - 0:15]** Hey, it's Mal—The Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I Am GPTed," the podcast where we talk to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and basically every AI that'll listen to us ramble. Today's episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot." Because apparently, the way you phrase things actually matters. Who knew, right? Me. I knew. After face-planting into bad prompts about a thousand times. **[MUSIC FADES]** Let's start with something that changed the game for me: **context prompting**. It's the difference between asking an AI to do your laundry and actually telling it how, when, and why. Here's the before: "Give me a workout routine." Pretty vague, right? You'll get some generic burpee-fest that might be designed for a 25-year-old CrossFit enthusiast, not your actual life. Now, the after: "I have 20 minutes three times a week, I work at a desk, my knees aren't great, and I just want to not feel like a potato. What should I do?" Boom. Suddenly the AI understands your actual world. It's like the difference between asking for directions versus telling someone you can't handle hills and need coffee shops along the way. **[TRANSITION]** Here's something most people don't realize: AI is *stupid good* at meal planning when you actually need it. Not the Instagram salad bowl stuff—I mean "I have these random ingredients, I'm tired, and I need to eat in 15 minutes." Tell ChatGPT your constraints, and it'll actually solve your problem instead of suggesting you make sourdough from scratch. **[TRANSITION]** Now, the biggest beginner mistake I see—and I've absolutely done this—is treating AI like a vending machine. You drop in a question and expect a perfect answer. But here's the thing: AI is more like a coworker who needs clear direction. You wouldn't ask your colleague "fix the project." You'd say "we need X, Y, and Z by Thursday because of A reason, and here's what we've tried." I learned this the hard way when I asked Claude to "improve my writing." Got back something technically correct but completely soulless. Then I reframed it: "Make this punchy and sarcastic, like I'm talking to someone smarter than me but not pretending to be." Night and day difference. **[TRANSITION]** Let's practice something right now—try this exercise when you're done listening: Take something you actually need help with. Write your first prompt. Then rewrite it three times, adding one more constraint each time. Deadline. Audience. Format. Tone. Notice how the answers get *uselessly better*? That's iteration, and it's the actual secret sauce. **[TRANSITION]** Last thing: after the AI gives you something, don't just copy-paste it into your life. Read it. Ask yourself: Does this *actually* sound like me? Is it solving my real problem or the problem the AI *thought* I had? Edit it. Make it yours. The AI did 70 percent of the heavy lifting—you're just making sure i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 215 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9508247937 [Theme music fades in, then under] You’re listening to “I Am GPTed,” the show where we take artificial intelligence, remove the artificial confidence, and see what’s actually useful underneath. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. I break this stuff down in plain English, with just enough sarcasm to keep us all awake. Today we’re talking about one simple prompting technique that makes every AI you use—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, whatever—instantly less useless: **Show, then Tell.** Most people just *tell* the AI what they want. Pros **show an example first**, then tell it what to do. Here’s the “before” prompt: > “Write a professional email to a client about a project delay.” The AI will spit out something that sounds like it ate a corporate handbook and is now deeply ashamed of itself. Now the “after” prompt using Show, then Tell: > “Here’s an example of the tone and style I like: > ‘Hey Sarah, quick heads up on the timeline. We’ve hit a snag, but here’s what we’re doing about it…’ > > Using that same friendly, honest tone, write an email to a client about a one-week project delay because a key supplier missed their deadline. Keep it under 150 words.” Same task, totally different output. You gave: - an **example** - the **tone** - the **reason** - a **word limit** You showed, then told. The AI finally has some guardrails and can stop cosplaying as a 1990s fax machine. Let’s move to a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as your “meeting translator.”** Next time you get a messy meeting transcript or a wall-of-text notes doc, paste it into your AI and say: > “You are my meeting translator. > 1) Summarize the discussion in 5 bullet points. > 2) List action items with owner and due date. > 3) Rewrite any vague tasks so a new hire would understand them.” Suddenly that 60‑minute chaos call becomes a clear to‑do list. No MBA required. No buzzwords harmed. Now, a common beginner mistake—one I absolutely made: **asking once, accepting whatever comes out.** I used to type a vague prompt, get a “meh” answer, and think, “Guess AI just isn’t that good.” No, Mal. **You** just weren’t that good. Treat the first answer as a **rough draft, not a verdict.** Follow up with: - “Make this shorter and more direct.” - “Add two concrete examples.” - “Rewrite this for a 12‑year‑old.” - “Give me three alternative versions with different tones.” The magic isn’t in the first prompt. It’s in the *back‑and‑forth*. Here’s a simple exercise to build that skill: 1. Pick one small task: a text, email, social post, or explanation. 2. Ask the AI to do it in your default lazy way. 3. Then force yourself to ask **three follow‑up prompts**: - one to change tone - one to change length - one to add or remove detail 4. Compare all four versions and pick the best parts. Do that daily for a week and you’ll be better than 90% of people using these tools. Low bar, yes. Still true. Finally, how do you **evaluate This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:13:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Theme music fades in, then under] You’re listening to “I Am GPTed,” the show where we take artificial intelligence, remove the artificial confidence, and see what’s actually useful underneath. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. I break this stuff down in plain English, with just enough sarcasm to keep us all awake. Today we’re talking about one simple prompting technique that makes every AI you use—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, whatever—instantly less useless: **Show, then Tell.** Most people just *tell* the AI what they want. Pros **show an example first**, then tell it what to do. Here’s the “before” prompt: > “Write a professional email to a client about a project delay.” The AI will spit out something that sounds like it ate a corporate handbook and is now deeply ashamed of itself. Now the “after” prompt using Show, then Tell: > “Here’s an example of the tone and style I like: > ‘Hey Sarah, quick heads up on the timeline. We’ve hit a snag, but here’s what we’re doing about it…’ > > Using that same friendly, honest tone, write an email to a client about a one-week project delay because a key supplier missed their deadline. Keep it under 150 words.” Same task, totally different output. You gave: - an **example** - the **tone** - the **reason** - a **word limit** You showed, then told. The AI finally has some guardrails and can stop cosplaying as a 1990s fax machine. Let’s move to a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as your “meeting translator.”** Next time you get a messy meeting transcript or a wall-of-text notes doc, paste it into your AI and say: > “You are my meeting translator. > 1) Summarize the discussion in 5 bullet points. > 2) List action items with owner and due date. > 3) Rewrite any vague tasks so a new hire would understand them.” Suddenly that 60‑minute chaos call becomes a clear to‑do list. No MBA required. No buzzwords harmed. Now, a common beginner mistake—one I absolutely made: **asking once, accepting whatever comes out.** I used to type a vague prompt, get a “meh” answer, and think, “Guess AI just isn’t that good.” No, Mal. **You** just weren’t that good. Treat the first answer as a **rough draft, not a verdict.** Follow up with: - “Make this shorter and more direct.” - “Add two concrete examples.” - “Rewrite this for a 12‑year‑old.” - “Give me three alternative versions with different tones.” The magic isn’t in the first prompt. It’s in the *back‑and‑forth*. Here’s a simple exercise to build that skill: 1. Pick one small task: a text, email, social post, or explanation. 2. Ask the AI to do it in your default lazy way. 3. Then force yourself to ask **three follow‑up prompts**: - one to change tone - one to change length - one to add or remove detail 4. Compare all four versions and pick the best parts. Do that daily for a week and you’ll be better than 90% of people using these tools. Low bar, yes. Still true. Finally, how do you **evaluate This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 269 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4279933096 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in – because who has time for theory when prompts pay the bills? First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to nail what you want. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary," but nah, it's just common sense. **Before example:** I tell ChatGPT, "Write a product description for coffee beans." I get bland blah: "These beans are great for your morning brew." Yawn. **After:** "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'Wake up to volcanic fire – Ethiopian beans that punch harder than your alarm.' Example 2: 'Smooth as a lazy Sunday – Colombian gold for chill vibes only.' Now do one for Sumatran beans." Boom: "Sumatran beasts – earthy rumble that grabs your soul like a jungle vine." See? Examples turn generic mush into gold. Try it on Claude for emails – game-changer. Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. Not the sexy "code an app" stuff, but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a fridge detective. I have chicken, rice, broccoli, soy sauce. Make 3 quick dinners for a kid who hates green bits, under 20 minutes." It spits out hidden-veggie fried rice hacks. Saved my sanity during remote work lunches – no more DoorDash doom-scrolling. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Make it better."** I did this for weeks, got the same crap looped back. Duh, Mal. Avoid it by always adding specifics: "Rewrite this email to sound confident but not bossy, cut 20% length, add a question." Boom, clarity. Quick exercise: Grab Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad job interview answers. Then critique one and rewrite it better." Do it twice weekly – builds your prompt muscle like reps at the gym, but without sweat. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a TED Talk – choppy or hype-y – it's trash. Ask for a "human-first rewrite: plain talk, no buzzwords." Iterate till it flows like coffee chat. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI bubble. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *Outro music: same quirky beat swells, fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:12:44 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in – because who has time for theory when prompts pay the bills? First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to nail what you want. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary," but nah, it's just common sense. **Before example:** I tell ChatGPT, "Write a product description for coffee beans." I get bland blah: "These beans are great for your morning brew." Yawn. **After:** "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'Wake up to volcanic fire – Ethiopian beans that punch harder than your alarm.' Example 2: 'Smooth as a lazy Sunday – Colombian gold for chill vibes only.' Now do one for Sumatran beans." Boom: "Sumatran beasts – earthy rumble that grabs your soul like a jungle vine." See? Examples turn generic mush into gold. Try it on Claude for emails – game-changer. Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. Not the sexy "code an app" stuff, but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a fridge detective. I have chicken, rice, broccoli, soy sauce. Make 3 quick dinners for a kid who hates green bits, under 20 minutes." It spits out hidden-veggie fried rice hacks. Saved my sanity during remote work lunches – no more DoorDash doom-scrolling. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Make it better."** I did this for weeks, got the same crap looped back. Duh, Mal. Avoid it by always adding specifics: "Rewrite this email to sound confident but not bossy, cut 20% length, add a question." Boom, clarity. Quick exercise: Grab Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad job interview answers. Then critique one and rewrite it better." Do it twice weekly – builds your prompt muscle like reps at the gym, but without sweat. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a TED Talk – choppy or hype-y – it's trash. Ask for a "human-first rewrite: plain talk, no buzzwords." Iterate till it flows like coffee chat. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI bubble. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *Outro music: same quirky beat swells, fades out.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 213 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4202461770 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** **[Intro Music: Upbeat, quirky synth beat fades in, 10 seconds]** Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" headlines that promise AI will fold your laundry by 2027. I'm allergic to jargon, so let's jump in. Today: prompting hacks, a sneaky everyday use, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Buckle up. **[Stinger: Quick whoosh sound effect]** First up, one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold: **Role Assignment**. Tell the AI to play a character. It's like casting your buddy as a chef instead of a clown for dinner advice. Before example – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "Give me diet tips." Got back generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Yawn. After: "You are a no-nonsense nutritionist who's trained marathon runners with desk jobs and lactose issues. Give me a 7-day meal plan for a sedentary guy like me who's allergic to dairy and hype." Boom – tailored meals with grocery lists, portion sizes, and zero kale smoothies. Works on Claude or Gemini too. Tech hype says this is "prompt engineering magic." Nah, it's just directing traffic. **[Segue Music: Short playful ding]** Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **family recipe resurrection for work potlucks**. Grandma's scribbled lasagna recipe faded? Prompt Grok: "You are a patient Italian grandma who's made this a thousand times. Here's the faded note: [photo or text]. Rewrite as step-by-step for 12 servings, with substitutions for vegetarians and why each step matters." Suddenly, you're the office hero with authentic sauce, not sad store-bought. Beats theory on "neural networks" – this saves your Thanksgiving. **[Stinger: Chuckle sound effect]** Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then blaming the AI**. I did this for weeks – "Write a blog post" – got word salad. Avoid it by always adding who, what, why, and length. Like, "You are a busy CEO writing a 500-word LinkedIn post on AI for teams. Make it punchy, with 3 tips and a call to action." Boom, usable. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning this. Don't be me. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Act as my prompt coach. I want to plan a weekend hike. Improve this vague idea into 3 specific prompts." Answer them one by one, refining each reply. Do it twice weekly – builds muscle memory without the gym. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **Reverse Prompt it**. Paste the response back: "You are a tough editor. Critique this for accuracy, gaps, and hype. Suggest 3 fixes." Spots hallucinations fast, like when Gemini invents stats. Iterate till it's solid. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pro This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:12:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** **[Intro Music: Upbeat, quirky synth beat fades in, 10 seconds]** Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" headlines that promise AI will fold your laundry by 2027. I'm allergic to jargon, so let's jump in. Today: prompting hacks, a sneaky everyday use, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Buckle up. **[Stinger: Quick whoosh sound effect]** First up, one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold: **Role Assignment**. Tell the AI to play a character. It's like casting your buddy as a chef instead of a clown for dinner advice. Before example – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "Give me diet tips." Got back generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Yawn. After: "You are a no-nonsense nutritionist who's trained marathon runners with desk jobs and lactose issues. Give me a 7-day meal plan for a sedentary guy like me who's allergic to dairy and hype." Boom – tailored meals with grocery lists, portion sizes, and zero kale smoothies. Works on Claude or Gemini too. Tech hype says this is "prompt engineering magic." Nah, it's just directing traffic. **[Segue Music: Short playful ding]** Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **family recipe resurrection for work potlucks**. Grandma's scribbled lasagna recipe faded? Prompt Grok: "You are a patient Italian grandma who's made this a thousand times. Here's the faded note: [photo or text]. Rewrite as step-by-step for 12 servings, with substitutions for vegetarians and why each step matters." Suddenly, you're the office hero with authentic sauce, not sad store-bought. Beats theory on "neural networks" – this saves your Thanksgiving. **[Stinger: Chuckle sound effect]** Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then blaming the AI**. I did this for weeks – "Write a blog post" – got word salad. Avoid it by always adding who, what, why, and length. Like, "You are a busy CEO writing a 500-word LinkedIn post on AI for teams. Make it punchy, with 3 tips and a call to action." Boom, usable. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning this. Don't be me. Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Act as my prompt coach. I want to plan a weekend hike. Improve this vague idea into 3 specific prompts." Answer them one by one, refining each reply. Do it twice weekly – builds muscle memory without the gym. Last tip for evaluating AI output: **Reverse Prompt it**. Paste the response back: "You are a tough editor. Critique this for accuracy, gaps, and hype. Suggest 3 fixes." Spots hallucinations fast, like when Gemini invents stats. Iterate till it's solid. That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pro This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 249 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2578720550 # "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - "Stop Making AI Guess What You Want" **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic theme]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not feeling fancy. Welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, where we're going to talk about something that'll actually change how you use AI instead of just telling you what AI *is*. Spoiler alert: you probably don't need another explainer about transformers or neural networks. You need to stop making AI guess what you want. Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that has single-handedly saved me from getting garbage output. It's called **reverse prompting**, and I'm genuinely shocked how many people skip it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** Here's the thing about AI: it's like asking someone to cook you dinner while you're in a different room whispering through the door. If you don't tell them what ingredients you actually have, they'll just make something up. Sometimes it's edible. Sometimes it's... creative fiction. Let me show you what I mean. Say you're trying to get AI to write marketing copy for your side business: **Bad way:** "Write me a sales email about my services." **What you get:** Generic garbage that sounds like every other templated email ever written. **Good way:** "Before you write my sales email, ask me these questions: What specific service am I selling? Who's my target customer? What problem does it solve? Do I have any specific results or testimonials? How long should this email be?" Now AI actually asks for what it needs instead of confidently inventing details that don't match your reality. Genius, right? I'm not claiming I invented this—I just finally stopped being too lazy to use it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** Here's a practical use case nobody talks about: **using AI to prepare for conversations**. Before a tough talk with your boss, your partner, or a client, ask Claude or ChatGPT to roleplay the other person. Ask it to respond like someone who's skeptical or pushes back. Practice your argument. Get better. This isn't manipulation—it's rehearsal. Now, the mistake I see constantly, and yes, I've done this too: **treating AI output like it's finished work**. It's not. It's a first draft of a first draft. You need to evaluate it. Does it match your voice? Are the details accurate? Is it actually helpful or just *sounds* helpful? Here's your exercise for this week: Take one task you've been putting off. Write three different prompts for it—one vague, one specific, one using reverse prompting. Compare the outputs. You'll see it immediately. Finally, when you're reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: *Can I verify this?* Check facts. Test the advice. If something feels off, it probably is. **[OUTRO MUSIC BEGINS]** Thanks for listening to *I Am GPTed*. If this landed for you, subscribe so you don't miss episodes where we actually solve real problems instead of adding more noise to the internet. This has been a Quie This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:12:31 -0000 full Inception Point AI # "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - "Stop Making AI Guess What You Want" **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic theme]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not feeling fancy. Welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, where we're going to talk about something that'll actually change how you use AI instead of just telling you what AI *is*. Spoiler alert: you probably don't need another explainer about transformers or neural networks. You need to stop making AI guess what you want. Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that has single-handedly saved me from getting garbage output. It's called **reverse prompting**, and I'm genuinely shocked how many people skip it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** Here's the thing about AI: it's like asking someone to cook you dinner while you're in a different room whispering through the door. If you don't tell them what ingredients you actually have, they'll just make something up. Sometimes it's edible. Sometimes it's... creative fiction. Let me show you what I mean. Say you're trying to get AI to write marketing copy for your side business: **Bad way:** "Write me a sales email about my services." **What you get:** Generic garbage that sounds like every other templated email ever written. **Good way:** "Before you write my sales email, ask me these questions: What specific service am I selling? Who's my target customer? What problem does it solve? Do I have any specific results or testimonials? How long should this email be?" Now AI actually asks for what it needs instead of confidently inventing details that don't match your reality. Genius, right? I'm not claiming I invented this—I just finally stopped being too lazy to use it. **[TRANSITION MUSIC]** Here's a practical use case nobody talks about: **using AI to prepare for conversations**. Before a tough talk with your boss, your partner, or a client, ask Claude or ChatGPT to roleplay the other person. Ask it to respond like someone who's skeptical or pushes back. Practice your argument. Get better. This isn't manipulation—it's rehearsal. Now, the mistake I see constantly, and yes, I've done this too: **treating AI output like it's finished work**. It's not. It's a first draft of a first draft. You need to evaluate it. Does it match your voice? Are the details accurate? Is it actually helpful or just *sounds* helpful? Here's your exercise for this week: Take one task you've been putting off. Write three different prompts for it—one vague, one specific, one using reverse prompting. Compare the outputs. You'll see it immediately. Finally, when you're reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: *Can I verify this?* Check facts. Test the advice. If something feels off, it probably is. **[OUTRO MUSIC BEGINS]** Thanks for listening to *I Am GPTed*. If this landed for you, subscribe so you don't miss episodes where we actually solve real problems instead of adding more noise to the internet. This has been a Quie This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 211 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8702092700 **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in – something quirky and upbeat, like a glitchy synth beat.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Today? We're leveling up your prompts without the PhD in rocket science. Let's dive in. First off, one killer prompting technique: **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI rubber-duck debug its own brain – explain step by step instead of blurting nonsense. Here's my before-and-after, straight from my clumsy trials. **Before:** "How do I plan a budget?" AI spits generic drivel: "Save 20%!" Yawn. **After:** "Plan a monthly budget for a single freelancer earning $4k, with rent at $1.5k and student loans. Think step by step: list income, fixed expenses, variables, then suggest cuts." Boom – it breaks it down logically, spots my coffee addiction flaw, and saves me $200. It's like turning your AI into a patient accountant who doesn't judge your takeout habit. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not just "gimme recipes." Prompt: "I'm a tired parent with 30 minutes daily, lactose intolerant, hating salads. Create a 5-day meal plan with grocery list, step-by-step prep like I'm five, and why each swaps junk food." Suddenly, dinner's sorted, fridge stocked, and you're not dialing pizza. Everyday magic, minus the tech industry fairy dust. Now, the common mistake I made for months – and yeah, guilty as charged, I once wasted hours tweaking prompts like a mad scientist on espresso. **Don't overload with vague context.** Beginners dump their life story: "I'm a marketer who's overwhelmed..." AI drowns and hallucinates. Fix? Be specific but brutal: state goal first, then 2-3 key details. No novels. I learned this the hard way after regenerating 20 garbage emails. Wanna practice? Simple exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Step by step, explain why each move works like everyday chores." Do it daily for a week, tweak based on your sweat level. Builds your prompt muscle memory – you'll feel like a pro. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it.** Paste the output back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, accuracy, creativity. Fix weaknesses step by step, then rewrite better." Spots fluff, lies, and hype instantly. It's your bullshit detector. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit those AIs into submission. If this sparked your inner hacker, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells – glitchy fade out.* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:12:21 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in – something quirky and upbeat, like a glitchy synth beat.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Today? We're leveling up your prompts without the PhD in rocket science. Let's dive in. First off, one killer prompting technique: **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI rubber-duck debug its own brain – explain step by step instead of blurting nonsense. Here's my before-and-after, straight from my clumsy trials. **Before:** "How do I plan a budget?" AI spits generic drivel: "Save 20%!" Yawn. **After:** "Plan a monthly budget for a single freelancer earning $4k, with rent at $1.5k and student loans. Think step by step: list income, fixed expenses, variables, then suggest cuts." Boom – it breaks it down logically, spots my coffee addiction flaw, and saves me $200. It's like turning your AI into a patient accountant who doesn't judge your takeout habit. Next, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not just "gimme recipes." Prompt: "I'm a tired parent with 30 minutes daily, lactose intolerant, hating salads. Create a 5-day meal plan with grocery list, step-by-step prep like I'm five, and why each swaps junk food." Suddenly, dinner's sorted, fridge stocked, and you're not dialing pizza. Everyday magic, minus the tech industry fairy dust. Now, the common mistake I made for months – and yeah, guilty as charged, I once wasted hours tweaking prompts like a mad scientist on espresso. **Don't overload with vague context.** Beginners dump their life story: "I'm a marketer who's overwhelmed..." AI drowns and hallucinates. Fix? Be specific but brutal: state goal first, then 2-3 key details. No novels. I learned this the hard way after regenerating 20 garbage emails. Wanna practice? Simple exercise: Grab your AI of choice. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Step by step, explain why each move works like everyday chores." Do it daily for a week, tweak based on your sweat level. Builds your prompt muscle memory – you'll feel like a pro. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it.** Paste the output back: "Rate this on clarity 1-10, accuracy, creativity. Fix weaknesses step by step, then rewrite better." Spots fluff, lies, and hype instantly. It's your bullshit detector. That's your toolkit, folks – go misfit those AIs into submission. If this sparked your inner hacker, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. *Outro music swells – glitchy fade out.* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 210 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9451953291 **I Am GPTed Episode Script – "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no jargon allergies triggered, just stuff that actually works. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: one killer prompting technique called **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI show its homework instead of bluffing. Tell it to "think step by step," and watch bland answers turn gold. **Before example** – I typed: "How do I plan a road trip from LA to Vegas?" AI spits out a generic list: gas up, pack snacks, drive safe. Yawn. **After** – "Plan a road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: consider distance, stops, costs, weather." Boom – it breaks it down: 270 miles, best route via I-15, fuel stops at Barstow (about $80 gas), detour to Red Rock for hiking, check for summer heatwaves. Suddenly, it's your personal road warrior. Works on any AI, every time. No magic, just forcing it to rubber-duck its logic. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting with AI as your undercover wingman**. Don't just ask for resumes – prompt: "Rewrite my resume for a marketing gig, using my boring office job as a barista: highlight customer chats as 'client engagement,' latte art as 'creative branding.'" I did this when I was broke and desperate – landed interviews I didn't deserve. It's like turning your fast-food fails into Fortune 500 gold. Everyday life hack, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts that let AI hallucinate garbage**. "Tell me about history" gets you a rambling mess. I did this for weeks – wasted hours on fake facts about ancient Rome involving dinosaurs. Embarrassing, right? Avoid it by **being specific upfront**: add who, what, when, why. Like, "Summarize the fall of the Roman Empire in 5 bullet points, key dates and causes only." Boom, focused firepower. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step, then list it." Do it daily for a week – tweak based on what sucks. Builds your "AI conversation muscle" like chatting with a patient friend who never judges your couch-potato confessions. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it**. Ask: "What assumptions did you make here? Rate your confidence 1-10 on each fact." If it's under 8 or inventing stuff, hit regenerate with more details. Keeps the hype machines honest. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, **subscribe** wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in – you're crushing it. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – end at ~5 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:12:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed Episode Script – "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** [Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, then out] Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no jargon allergies triggered, just stuff that actually works. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: one killer prompting technique called **Chain of Thought**. It's like making the AI show its homework instead of bluffing. Tell it to "think step by step," and watch bland answers turn gold. **Before example** – I typed: "How do I plan a road trip from LA to Vegas?" AI spits out a generic list: gas up, pack snacks, drive safe. Yawn. **After** – "Plan a road trip from LA to Vegas. Think step by step: consider distance, stops, costs, weather." Boom – it breaks it down: 270 miles, best route via I-15, fuel stops at Barstow (about $80 gas), detour to Red Rock for hiking, check for summer heatwaves. Suddenly, it's your personal road warrior. Works on any AI, every time. No magic, just forcing it to rubber-duck its logic. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting with AI as your undercover wingman**. Don't just ask for resumes – prompt: "Rewrite my resume for a marketing gig, using my boring office job as a barista: highlight customer chats as 'client engagement,' latte art as 'creative branding.'" I did this when I was broke and desperate – landed interviews I didn't deserve. It's like turning your fast-food fails into Fortune 500 gold. Everyday life hack, zero hype. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts that let AI hallucinate garbage**. "Tell me about history" gets you a rambling mess. I did this for weeks – wasted hours on fake facts about ancient Rome involving dinosaurs. Embarrassing, right? Avoid it by **being specific upfront**: add who, what, when, why. Like, "Summarize the fall of the Roman Empire in 5 bullet points, key dates and causes only." Boom, focused firepower. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Create a 20-minute home routine for beginners. Think step by step, then list it." Do it daily for a week – tweak based on what sucks. Builds your "AI conversation muscle" like chatting with a patient friend who never judges your couch-potato confessions. Last tip for evaluating AI slop: **Reverse engineer it**. Ask: "What assumptions did you make here? Rate your confidence 1-10 on each fact." If it's under 8 or inventing stuff, hit regenerate with more details. Keeps the hype machines honest. That's your misfit toolkit – go prompt like you mean it. If you dug this, **subscribe** wherever you listen. Thanks for tuning in – you're crushing it. This has been a Quiet Please production. Head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! [Outro music swells – end at ~5 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 229 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4184477840 **I Am GPTed** *Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, with a glitchy AI beep for flair.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: a prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold – the **Output Redirect**. It's like telling your buddy, "Hey, that wasn't what I meant, fix it." Instead of vague asks, show the AI what you got versus what you wanted. **Before example:** I typed, "Write a fun email to my boss about taking Friday off." AI spits out a stiff corporate snoozer: "Dear Sir, I request time off on Friday due to personal matters." Yawn. **After:** I followed up: "That's too formal. I wanted something casual and cheeky, like joking about my cat needing therapy. Rewrite it punchier." Boom – "Hey Boss, my cat's plotting world domination again. Mind if I bail Friday to talk him down? 😼" See? Night and day. Works on any AI, every time. Offorte calls it bridging the gap between your brain and the bot's[2]. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "healthy recipes." Try: "I'm a desk jockey with 20 minutes to cook, hate fish, love spice. Plan 5 dinners under $10 each, with grocery list." Bam – tailored, cheap, no-brainer. Saves your sanity when life's a dumpster fire. I use it weekly; even I can't burn water forever. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, every dang time.** "Tell me about history" gets you a Wikipedia dump. I did this for months – wasted hours sifting drivel. Avoid it by adding specifics: who, what, why, how long. Codecademy nails it: context is king[4]. Be picky, or the AI will ramble like that uncle at Thanksgiving. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Ask questions first to customize." Follow its Q&A, tweak one thing, reprompt. Do this daily – you'll chat like a pro in a week. Builds that back-and-forth muscle. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Reverse engineer it.** Ask: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, creativity from 1-10. Suggest two improvements." Spots fluff fast. Like editing your own bad haircut – honest mirror, no mercy. That's your misfit toolkit. Go prompt like you mean it. If this sparked your AI fire, **subscribe** wherever you listen – new episodes drop like bad AI art. Thanks for tuning in, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. *Outro music swells – glitchy fade to black.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:12:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in, with a glitchy AI beep for flair.* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're feeling lazy – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: a prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold – the **Output Redirect**. It's like telling your buddy, "Hey, that wasn't what I meant, fix it." Instead of vague asks, show the AI what you got versus what you wanted. **Before example:** I typed, "Write a fun email to my boss about taking Friday off." AI spits out a stiff corporate snoozer: "Dear Sir, I request time off on Friday due to personal matters." Yawn. **After:** I followed up: "That's too formal. I wanted something casual and cheeky, like joking about my cat needing therapy. Rewrite it punchier." Boom – "Hey Boss, my cat's plotting world domination again. Mind if I bail Friday to talk him down? 😼" See? Night and day. Works on any AI, every time. Offorte calls it bridging the gap between your brain and the bot's[2]. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **meal planning for busy weeks**. Don't just ask "healthy recipes." Try: "I'm a desk jockey with 20 minutes to cook, hate fish, love spice. Plan 5 dinners under $10 each, with grocery list." Bam – tailored, cheap, no-brainer. Saves your sanity when life's a dumpster fire. I use it weekly; even I can't burn water forever. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, every dang time.** "Tell me about history" gets you a Wikipedia dump. I did this for months – wasted hours sifting drivel. Avoid it by adding specifics: who, what, why, how long. Codecademy nails it: context is king[4]. Be picky, or the AI will ramble like that uncle at Thanksgiving. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my workout buddy. Design a 10-minute home routine for zero-equipment newbies. Ask questions first to customize." Follow its Q&A, tweak one thing, reprompt. Do this daily – you'll chat like a pro in a week. Builds that back-and-forth muscle. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Reverse engineer it.** Ask: "Rate this on clarity, accuracy, creativity from 1-10. Suggest two improvements." Spots fluff fast. Like editing your own bad haircut – honest mirror, no mercy. That's your misfit toolkit. Go prompt like you mean it. If this sparked your AI fire, **subscribe** wherever you listen – new episodes drop like bad AI art. Thanks for tuning in, you legends. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. *Outro music swells – glitchy fade to black.* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 218 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2046222019 **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Mal's voice: casual, warm, with a smirk you can hear.]* Hey, misfits! Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I still trip over my own prompts sometimes. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **role-playing**. Don't picture method actors – it's just telling the AI to pretend it's someone specific. Tech hype says it's revolutionary; I say it's like hiring a specialist without the invoice. **Before example:** I typed, "Give me diet tips." Got back a bland list: eat veggies, drink water. Snooze-fest. **After:** "Act as a personal trainer for a couch potato with lactose intolerance. Give me easy diet tips." Boom – tailored meals like almond milk smoothies and veggie stir-fries that fit my lazy butt. Works on any AI. Try it; your results will thank me. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **planning family game night**. Not just "suggest games." Prompt: "As a fun uncle, plan a 2-hour game night for 4 kids aged 6-10 and 2 tired parents, with zero prep and household stuff only." Grok spit out charades with pillow forts, story-building with fridge magnets – saved my weekend sanity. Who knew AI could be your undercover party planner? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams.** I did this for months – "Write a blog post" – and got word salad. Avoid it by adding specifics: goal, audience, length, tone. State your win condition upfront, like "Summarize this article in 200 words for busy parents, punchy and positive." Boom, focused output. Admit it, I wasted hours before learning that. You're welcome for my sacrificial errors. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my brainstorming buddy. Help me fix my [real problem, like messy closet]." Follow up three times, refining like "Make it cheaper" or "Add steps." Do this daily for a week – you'll chat with AI like an old pal, not a magic 8-ball. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a textbook, trash and iterate. Ask, "Rewrite this more conversational, cut fluff." Or rate it: "On a scale of 1-10, how clear is this? Improve to 10." Keeps the hype in check. That's your misfit toolkit – practical, no fluff. If it helped, **subscribe** wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time – stay GPTed! *[Outro music swells – sarcastic chuckle fade.]* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietper This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:12:22 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Sans the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a misfit vibe. Mal's voice: casual, warm, with a smirk you can hear.]* Hey, misfits! Welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk for beginners like us. I'm allergic to jargon, and yeah, I still trip over my own prompts sometimes. Let's dive in before I bore you with my origin story. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **role-playing**. Don't picture method actors – it's just telling the AI to pretend it's someone specific. Tech hype says it's revolutionary; I say it's like hiring a specialist without the invoice. **Before example:** I typed, "Give me diet tips." Got back a bland list: eat veggies, drink water. Snooze-fest. **After:** "Act as a personal trainer for a couch potato with lactose intolerance. Give me easy diet tips." Boom – tailored meals like almond milk smoothies and veggie stir-fries that fit my lazy butt. Works on any AI. Try it; your results will thank me. Now, a practical use case you novices might miss: **planning family game night**. Not just "suggest games." Prompt: "As a fun uncle, plan a 2-hour game night for 4 kids aged 6-10 and 2 tired parents, with zero prep and household stuff only." Grok spit out charades with pillow forts, story-building with fridge magnets – saved my weekend sanity. Who knew AI could be your undercover party planner? Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts chasing vague dreams.** I did this for months – "Write a blog post" – and got word salad. Avoid it by adding specifics: goal, audience, length, tone. State your win condition upfront, like "Summarize this article in 200 words for busy parents, punchy and positive." Boom, focused output. Admit it, I wasted hours before learning that. You're welcome for my sacrificial errors. Quick exercise to level up: Grab your phone, open ChatGPT. Prompt: "Act as my brainstorming buddy. Help me fix my [real problem, like messy closet]." Follow up three times, refining like "Make it cheaper" or "Add steps." Do this daily for a week – you'll chat with AI like an old pal, not a magic 8-ball. Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read it aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a textbook, trash and iterate. Ask, "Rewrite this more conversational, cut fluff." Or rate it: "On a scale of 1-10, how clear is this? Improve to 10." Keeps the hype in check. That's your misfit toolkit – practical, no fluff. If it helped, **subscribe** wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time – stay GPTed! *[Outro music swells – sarcastic chuckle fade.]* *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietper This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 209 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7229975228 **Podcast Script: "I am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the robot what to do." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **specificity stacking** – pile on details like you're building a burger, not ordering "food." Here's my before-and-after, straight from my own flubs. Before: "Give me diet tips." Yawn. AI spits generic broccoli nonsense. After: "Give me healthy meal ideas for a 40-year-old desk jockey with lactose intolerance, hating salads, aiming for 2,000 calories a day, using cheap grocery staples." Boom – tailored tacos without the cheese, portioned like a boss. It's like upgrading from a rusty bike to a Ferrari, minus the midlife crisis. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't just beg AI for "a resume." Prompt: "Rewrite my cover letter for a marketing gig at a startup. I'm a beginner with retail experience, love memes, and crushed social media for my cat's Instagram. Make it punchy, under 300 words, no corporate BS." Suddenly, you're not "entry-level"; you're the fresh voice they crave. I used this to land freelance gigs when my "genius" resume was collecting dust. Now, the common mistake we all make – yeah, including me, the so-called master. Beginners dump vague wishes and rage when AI hallucinates. Guilty! Last week, I prompted Grok: "Fix my business plan." It barfed rainbow strategies. Fix: **always define the goal upfront**. Start with "Act as a no-nonsense consultant. Summarize key fixes for this plan focusing on revenue streams only." Avoids the word salad. Lesson learned the hard way – my ego's still recovering. Wanna build skills? Simple exercise: **The Five-Question Chain**. Pick a problem, like "plan my weekend." Ask AI: 1) Basics. 2) Refine with your prefs. 3) Add constraints (budget, weather). 4) Alternatives. 5) Pros/cons table. Do it daily – watch your prompts evolve from toddler tantrums to pro negotiations. Takes 10 minutes, builds muscle memory. Last tip: evaluating AI output. Don't swallow it whole – **triple-check with reverse prompting**. Paste the response back: "What's wrong with this? What assumptions did you make? Suggest three improvements." It's like hiring a snarky editor. Spots hype, fills gaps, keeps you from looking foolish. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no PhD required. Go prompt like you mean it. If this sparked your inner AI wizard, subscribe wherever you pod-catch. Thanks for listening – you're crushing it. This has b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:12:56 -0000 full Inception Point AI **Podcast Script: "I am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"** *[Upbeat, quirky intro music fades in – think glitchy synths with a wink]* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, so if I say "prompt," I mean "tell the robot what to do." Let's dive in before I bore myself. First up: one killer prompting technique that turns meh responses into gold. It's called **specificity stacking** – pile on details like you're building a burger, not ordering "food." Here's my before-and-after, straight from my own flubs. Before: "Give me diet tips." Yawn. AI spits generic broccoli nonsense. After: "Give me healthy meal ideas for a 40-year-old desk jockey with lactose intolerance, hating salads, aiming for 2,000 calories a day, using cheap grocery staples." Boom – tailored tacos without the cheese, portioned like a boss. It's like upgrading from a rusty bike to a Ferrari, minus the midlife crisis. Next, a practical use case you novices might miss: **job hunting cover letters**. Don't just beg AI for "a resume." Prompt: "Rewrite my cover letter for a marketing gig at a startup. I'm a beginner with retail experience, love memes, and crushed social media for my cat's Instagram. Make it punchy, under 300 words, no corporate BS." Suddenly, you're not "entry-level"; you're the fresh voice they crave. I used this to land freelance gigs when my "genius" resume was collecting dust. Now, the common mistake we all make – yeah, including me, the so-called master. Beginners dump vague wishes and rage when AI hallucinates. Guilty! Last week, I prompted Grok: "Fix my business plan." It barfed rainbow strategies. Fix: **always define the goal upfront**. Start with "Act as a no-nonsense consultant. Summarize key fixes for this plan focusing on revenue streams only." Avoids the word salad. Lesson learned the hard way – my ego's still recovering. Wanna build skills? Simple exercise: **The Five-Question Chain**. Pick a problem, like "plan my weekend." Ask AI: 1) Basics. 2) Refine with your prefs. 3) Add constraints (budget, weather). 4) Alternatives. 5) Pros/cons table. Do it daily – watch your prompts evolve from toddler tantrums to pro negotiations. Takes 10 minutes, builds muscle memory. Last tip: evaluating AI output. Don't swallow it whole – **triple-check with reverse prompting**. Paste the response back: "What's wrong with this? What assumptions did you make? Suggest three improvements." It's like hiring a snarky editor. Spots hype, fills gaps, keeps you from looking foolish. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no PhD required. Go prompt like you mean it. If this sparked your inner AI wizard, subscribe wherever you pod-catch. Thanks for listening – you're crushing it. This has b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 216 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9727402616 **INTRO MUSIC FADES IN** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed* – the show where I, Mal, your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI, dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're hacking your prompts like a kid rigging a lemonade stand for maximum quarters. Buckle up – no theory, just stuff that works. **SHORT SEGUE MUSIC STING** First up: the game-changer called **Chain of Thought** prompting. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Ditch vague asks; make the AI show its work step-by-step. Before example – me being a total rookie: "How do I fix my leaky faucet?" AI spits generic drivel. After: "Fix my leaky faucet. Think step-by-step: 1. Diagnose the issue. 2. List tools needed. 3. Safety first. 4. Step-by-step repair." Boom – it walks you through washer replacement like a pro plumber, no hallucinations. Try it; your wallet thanks me. Next, a sneaky everyday use case you haven't considered: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "give me recipes," but "Act as a harried parent with 30 minutes to cook. Plan 5 dinners from chicken, rice, veggies, and canned tomatoes. Chain of thought: allergies none, kid-friendly, under 500 calories each." Suddenly, AI's your personal chef, saving you grocery runs and sanity. Who knew? Common beginner trap? **Not specifying output format**. I did this for weeks – asked for "email ideas," got walls of text. Disaster. Avoid by ending prompts with "Format as: bullet points, 3 options, under 100 words each." Boom, scannable gold. Admit it, I've got the scars. Quick practice exercise: Grab your phone, prompt any AI: "Plan my perfect lazy Sunday. Step-by-step reasoning, then bullet-point schedule from 9 AM to bedtime. Include why each step fits 'lazy'." Tweak it live – add "no exercise" if it goes rogue. Builds your instinct in 5 minutes flat. Last tip: Evaluating AI slop? **Reverse prompt it**. Paste the output back: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, creativity 1-10, usefulness 1-10. Fix weaknesses step-by-step." It self-critiques like a brutally honest editor. I use this daily; turns meh into magic. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no hype. Go misfit those AIs. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. **OUTRO MUSIC FADES IN** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:12:03 -0000 full Inception Point AI **INTRO MUSIC FADES IN** Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to *I Am GPTed* – the show where I, Mal, your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI, dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're hacking your prompts like a kid rigging a lemonade stand for maximum quarters. Buckle up – no theory, just stuff that works. **SHORT SEGUE MUSIC STING** First up: the game-changer called **Chain of Thought** prompting. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Ditch vague asks; make the AI show its work step-by-step. Before example – me being a total rookie: "How do I fix my leaky faucet?" AI spits generic drivel. After: "Fix my leaky faucet. Think step-by-step: 1. Diagnose the issue. 2. List tools needed. 3. Safety first. 4. Step-by-step repair." Boom – it walks you through washer replacement like a pro plumber, no hallucinations. Try it; your wallet thanks me. Next, a sneaky everyday use case you haven't considered: **meal prepping for busy weeks**. Not "give me recipes," but "Act as a harried parent with 30 minutes to cook. Plan 5 dinners from chicken, rice, veggies, and canned tomatoes. Chain of thought: allergies none, kid-friendly, under 500 calories each." Suddenly, AI's your personal chef, saving you grocery runs and sanity. Who knew? Common beginner trap? **Not specifying output format**. I did this for weeks – asked for "email ideas," got walls of text. Disaster. Avoid by ending prompts with "Format as: bullet points, 3 options, under 100 words each." Boom, scannable gold. Admit it, I've got the scars. Quick practice exercise: Grab your phone, prompt any AI: "Plan my perfect lazy Sunday. Step-by-step reasoning, then bullet-point schedule from 9 AM to bedtime. Include why each step fits 'lazy'." Tweak it live – add "no exercise" if it goes rogue. Builds your instinct in 5 minutes flat. Last tip: Evaluating AI slop? **Reverse prompt it**. Paste the output back: "Rate this on accuracy 1-10, creativity 1-10, usefulness 1-10. Fix weaknesses step-by-step." It self-critiques like a brutally honest editor. I use this daily; turns meh into magic. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no hype. Go misfit those AIs. If you dug this, subscribe wherever you pod. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time. **OUTRO MUSIC FADES IN** *(Word count: 498)* For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 197 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8847210989 [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and this is “I Am GPTed,” the show where we skip the buzzwords, bully the hype a little, and actually get useful with AI. Let’s fix one simple thing today that will instantly make ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of them – way less useless. ### 1. One specific prompting technique The technique is this: **“Show, then ask.”** Give a **clear example** of what you want *before* you ask for it. Bad version first: > “Write a friendly email to a client about a project delay.” That gets you a beige, corporate oatmeal email. Now the “show, then ask” version: > “Here’s the style I like: > ‘Hey Sam, quick heads-up – we’re running a bit behind on the new feature. No one’s slacking; we just hit a couple of surprise speed bumps. I’ll send you a concrete update by Thursday, and if that timeline doesn’t work, we’ll adjust together.’ > > Using that style – casual, honest, no fluff – write an email to a client explaining our website redesign is delayed by one week.” Same request, but now the AI has a **pattern** to copy. Result: less robot lawyer, more actual human. Use this with anything: emails, lesson plans, ad copy, meeting agendas, even birthday speeches. Show one, then ask. ### 2. A practical use case you might not have considered Here’s a sneaky everyday use: **turn AI into your personal “meeting de-bullshifier.”** After a meeting, drop in your notes or the transcript and say: > “Summarize this like I’m a busy person who doesn’t care about politics. > Give me: > 1) What was actually decided > 2) Who owns what > 3) Deadlines > 4) Risks no one wanted to say out loud.” Now you’ve got a clean action list instead of a 14‑page “circle back” festival. You can do this for school group projects, PTA meetings, or that weekly status call where nothing happens except people reading slides at you. ### 3. One common beginner mistake Common mistake: **treating AI like Google.** Typing: > “Marketing ideas?” > “Fix my career?” > “Make my life easier?” …then being shocked when the answer is generic nonsense. I did this too. My first prompt ever was literally: > “Explain AI.” The model gave me a polite Wikipedia impersonation and I thought, “Wow, this thing is overrated.” It wasn’t. **My prompt was.** Fix it by adding three things: - **Context** – who you are and what you’re doing - **Goal** – what “good” looks like - **Constraints** – length, tone, format For example: > “I’m a project manager in a small marketing team. My goal is to reduce meeting time by 25%. Suggest 5 concrete changes to how we run meetings. Keep each idea under 3 sentences and focus on things I can implement this week.” Way better than “meeting tips?” ### 4. A simple practice exercise Here’s a quick exercise to build your AI skills – takes 10 minutes: 1. Pick one boring task you do weekly: emails, reports, lesson plans, LinkedIn posts, whatever. 2. Write your This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:12:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and this is “I Am GPTed,” the show where we skip the buzzwords, bully the hype a little, and actually get useful with AI. Let’s fix one simple thing today that will instantly make ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – all of them – way less useless. ### 1. One specific prompting technique The technique is this: **“Show, then ask.”** Give a **clear example** of what you want *before* you ask for it. Bad version first: > “Write a friendly email to a client about a project delay.” That gets you a beige, corporate oatmeal email. Now the “show, then ask” version: > “Here’s the style I like: > ‘Hey Sam, quick heads-up – we’re running a bit behind on the new feature. No one’s slacking; we just hit a couple of surprise speed bumps. I’ll send you a concrete update by Thursday, and if that timeline doesn’t work, we’ll adjust together.’ > > Using that style – casual, honest, no fluff – write an email to a client explaining our website redesign is delayed by one week.” Same request, but now the AI has a **pattern** to copy. Result: less robot lawyer, more actual human. Use this with anything: emails, lesson plans, ad copy, meeting agendas, even birthday speeches. Show one, then ask. ### 2. A practical use case you might not have considered Here’s a sneaky everyday use: **turn AI into your personal “meeting de-bullshifier.”** After a meeting, drop in your notes or the transcript and say: > “Summarize this like I’m a busy person who doesn’t care about politics. > Give me: > 1) What was actually decided > 2) Who owns what > 3) Deadlines > 4) Risks no one wanted to say out loud.” Now you’ve got a clean action list instead of a 14‑page “circle back” festival. You can do this for school group projects, PTA meetings, or that weekly status call where nothing happens except people reading slides at you. ### 3. One common beginner mistake Common mistake: **treating AI like Google.** Typing: > “Marketing ideas?” > “Fix my career?” > “Make my life easier?” …then being shocked when the answer is generic nonsense. I did this too. My first prompt ever was literally: > “Explain AI.” The model gave me a polite Wikipedia impersonation and I thought, “Wow, this thing is overrated.” It wasn’t. **My prompt was.** Fix it by adding three things: - **Context** – who you are and what you’re doing - **Goal** – what “good” looks like - **Constraints** – length, tone, format For example: > “I’m a project manager in a small marketing team. My goal is to reduce meeting time by 25%. Suggest 5 concrete changes to how we run meetings. Keep each idea under 3 sentences and focus on things I can implement this week.” Way better than “meeting tips?” ### 4. A simple practice exercise Here’s a quick exercise to build your AI skills – takes 10 minutes: 1. Pick one boring task you do weekly: emails, reports, lesson plans, LinkedIn posts, whatever. 2. Write your This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 273 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7677576867 Hey, it’s Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, and you’re listening to “I am GPTed” – the show where we turn buzzwords into things you can actually use before your next coffee gets cold. Let’s get straight into it. --- Today we’re doing five things: 1. One prompting technique 2. One sneaky everyday use case 3. One very common beginner mistake 4. A quick practice exercise 5. A tip to judge whether the AI just helped you… or confidently wasted your time ### 1. One prompting technique: “Role + Result + Rules” If you remember nothing else, remember this: **Role, Result, Rules.** Bad prompt: > “Write an email to my boss about a project delay.” You’ll get something like: > “Dear Sir/Madam, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances…” Corporate beige. Useless. Better prompt: > “You are a **project manager** who is calm but direct. > **Result:** Write a short email to my boss about a project delay of 3 days. > **Rules:** > - Take responsibility, but don’t overshare blame > - Suggest a plan to get back on track > - Keep it under 150 words > - No buzzwords, plain language.” Same AI, totally different brain. You gave it: - A **role** (how to think) - A **result** (what to produce) - **Rules** (how to shape it) Use this format with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, whoever. They all understand “Role + Result + Rules” better than your last manager understood you. --- ### 2. Practical use case you probably haven’t tried Use AI as your **“meeting de-bloater.”** Paste in your messy meeting notes or a transcript and say: > “You are a **concise chief of staff**. > Turn these notes into: > - 5 bullet-point decisions > - 5 bullet-point action items by person > - 3 risks I should flag to my manager in one paragraph. > If anything is ambiguous, list it in a separate ‘Questions’ section.” Suddenly, instead of staring at 7 pages of “random talking,” you’ve got a one-page brief and a to-do list. That’s not futuristic AI magic; that’s just useful. --- ### 3. Common beginner mistake (that I made too) Beginner mistake: **One-shot, vague prompts.** “I tried AI, it wasn’t good.” Yeah, you typed one sentence and expected it to read your mind. I did this too. I used to type: > “Make me a content plan for my podcast.” Then I’d complain it was generic. Fix: **treat it like a draft partner, not a vending machine.** Start with: > “Draft a simple content plan for a weekly beginner-friendly AI podcast. > Then ask me 5 clarifying questions before finalizing it.” When it asks questions, answer them, then say: > “Now rewrite the plan using those answers.” You’re not “bad at prompts.” You’re just stopping after the first try. So did I. Don’t. --- ### 4. Simple practice exercise Do this once a day for a week: 1. Pick a small task: email, caption, explanation, plan. 2. Write your **best guess** prompt. 3. After the answer, say: > “Critique my prompt. Rewrite it to get a better result next time.” 4. Use that improved This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:12:39 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey, it’s Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, and you’re listening to “I am GPTed” – the show where we turn buzzwords into things you can actually use before your next coffee gets cold. Let’s get straight into it. --- Today we’re doing five things: 1. One prompting technique 2. One sneaky everyday use case 3. One very common beginner mistake 4. A quick practice exercise 5. A tip to judge whether the AI just helped you… or confidently wasted your time ### 1. One prompting technique: “Role + Result + Rules” If you remember nothing else, remember this: **Role, Result, Rules.** Bad prompt: > “Write an email to my boss about a project delay.” You’ll get something like: > “Dear Sir/Madam, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances…” Corporate beige. Useless. Better prompt: > “You are a **project manager** who is calm but direct. > **Result:** Write a short email to my boss about a project delay of 3 days. > **Rules:** > - Take responsibility, but don’t overshare blame > - Suggest a plan to get back on track > - Keep it under 150 words > - No buzzwords, plain language.” Same AI, totally different brain. You gave it: - A **role** (how to think) - A **result** (what to produce) - **Rules** (how to shape it) Use this format with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, whoever. They all understand “Role + Result + Rules” better than your last manager understood you. --- ### 2. Practical use case you probably haven’t tried Use AI as your **“meeting de-bloater.”** Paste in your messy meeting notes or a transcript and say: > “You are a **concise chief of staff**. > Turn these notes into: > - 5 bullet-point decisions > - 5 bullet-point action items by person > - 3 risks I should flag to my manager in one paragraph. > If anything is ambiguous, list it in a separate ‘Questions’ section.” Suddenly, instead of staring at 7 pages of “random talking,” you’ve got a one-page brief and a to-do list. That’s not futuristic AI magic; that’s just useful. --- ### 3. Common beginner mistake (that I made too) Beginner mistake: **One-shot, vague prompts.** “I tried AI, it wasn’t good.” Yeah, you typed one sentence and expected it to read your mind. I did this too. I used to type: > “Make me a content plan for my podcast.” Then I’d complain it was generic. Fix: **treat it like a draft partner, not a vending machine.** Start with: > “Draft a simple content plan for a weekly beginner-friendly AI podcast. > Then ask me 5 clarifying questions before finalizing it.” When it asks questions, answer them, then say: > “Now rewrite the plan using those answers.” You’re not “bad at prompts.” You’re just stopping after the first try. So did I. Don’t. --- ### 4. Simple practice exercise Do this once a day for a week: 1. Pick a small task: email, caption, explanation, plan. 2. Write your **best guess** prompt. 3. After the answer, say: > “Critique my prompt. Rewrite it to get a better result next time.” 4. Use that improved This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 299 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9426766310 **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI beep* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Because let's face it, I'm still figuring this out too, and if I can hack it, so can you. Today, we're diving into prompts that don't suck. First up: **Chain of Thought prompting**. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Tech hype says it's magic; really, it's just making the AI show its homework so you spot the dumb mistakes. Before example: "How do I fix my leaky faucet?" AI spits back a vague list, and you're still flooded. After: "How do I fix a leaky faucet? Think step by step: diagnose the type of leak, tools needed, safety first, then steps." Boom – it walks you through shutoff valve, washer swap, like a plumber who's not charging $200 an hour. Try it; your pipes – and prompts – will thank you. Practical use case for us normies? **Grocery planning on a budget**. Don't just ask "Meal plan for a week." Say: "I'm a busy parent, $100 budget, two kids who hate veggies. Chain of thought: list cheap proteins, hide veggies creatively, total under $100." Suddenly, AI spits out taco nights with blended spinach no one notices. Saved my sanity last week – and yeah, I ate the tacos. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. I did this for months: "Write a blog post." Got garbage. Avoid it by being bossy with specifics – role, tone, length, examples. I admit, I once prompted Grok for "dating advice" like a desperate teen. It told me to "be myself." Duh. Now I say: "You're a sarcastic wingman. Give 5 texts for asking out a barista without sounding creepy." Way better. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like "email your boss." Chain-of-thought it: "Step 1: State purpose. Step 2: Key facts. Step 3: Call to action. Draft as helpful assistant." Tweak the output. Do three a day; you'll prompt like a pro by Friday. Last tip: Evaluating AI junk? **Reverse engineer it**. Ask: "Critique this as a picky editor: strengths, weaknesses, fixes." Or rate it 1-10 on accuracy, creativity, usefulness. If it's meh, feed back: "Make it punchier, less wordy." Iterate till it's gold. No more settling for robo-blah. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no PhD required. If the tech overlords say it's revolutionary, it's probably just common sense. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI fad. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time, misfits. *Outro music swells – fade to glitchy beep* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:12:17 -0000 full Inception Point AI **I Am GPTed** *Theme music fades in – upbeat, quirky synth with a glitchy AI beep* Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, where I, Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for short – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. Because let's face it, I'm still figuring this out too, and if I can hack it, so can you. Today, we're diving into prompts that don't suck. First up: **Chain of Thought prompting**. It's like telling your buddy to think out loud instead of blurting nonsense. Tech hype says it's magic; really, it's just making the AI show its homework so you spot the dumb mistakes. Before example: "How do I fix my leaky faucet?" AI spits back a vague list, and you're still flooded. After: "How do I fix a leaky faucet? Think step by step: diagnose the type of leak, tools needed, safety first, then steps." Boom – it walks you through shutoff valve, washer swap, like a plumber who's not charging $200 an hour. Try it; your pipes – and prompts – will thank you. Practical use case for us normies? **Grocery planning on a budget**. Don't just ask "Meal plan for a week." Say: "I'm a busy parent, $100 budget, two kids who hate veggies. Chain of thought: list cheap proteins, hide veggies creatively, total under $100." Suddenly, AI spits out taco nights with blended spinach no one notices. Saved my sanity last week – and yeah, I ate the tacos. Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts**. I did this for months: "Write a blog post." Got garbage. Avoid it by being bossy with specifics – role, tone, length, examples. I admit, I once prompted Grok for "dating advice" like a desperate teen. It told me to "be myself." Duh. Now I say: "You're a sarcastic wingman. Give 5 texts for asking out a barista without sounding creepy." Way better. Build skills with this simple exercise: Pick a boring task, like "email your boss." Chain-of-thought it: "Step 1: State purpose. Step 2: Key facts. Step 3: Call to action. Draft as helpful assistant." Tweak the output. Do three a day; you'll prompt like a pro by Friday. Last tip: Evaluating AI junk? **Reverse engineer it**. Ask: "Critique this as a picky editor: strengths, weaknesses, fixes." Or rate it 1-10 on accuracy, creativity, usefulness. If it's meh, feed back: "Make it punchier, less wordy." Iterate till it's gold. No more settling for robo-blah. That's your toolkit, folks – practical, no PhD required. If the tech overlords say it's revolutionary, it's probably just common sense. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI fad. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time, misfits. *Outro music swells – fade to glitchy beep* (Word count: 498) For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0P This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 223 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4967077068 [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and this is “I Am GPTed,” the show where we turn buzzword soup into something you can actually use… like lunch. A weird, digital lunch. Today I’m giving you one simple prompting technique, a sneaky real‑life use case, a mistake I personally keep making, a quick practice exercise, and a fast way to clean up the AI’s mess before you hit send. Let’s get to it. --- So, one prompting technique that instantly improves your results: **role plus format plus constraints**. Translation: tell the AI **who** to be, **what shape** you want the answer in, and **the rules** it has to follow. Here’s the lazy, “before” version: > “Explain blockchain.” Every model on earth will now send you a 700‑word Wikipedia tribute. Here’s the upgraded “after” version: > “You are a patient high‑school teacher. Explain blockchain to a 15‑year‑old who hates math. Use a real‑world money analogy, keep it under 150 words, and end with one sentence: ‘If you remember one thing, remember this: …’” Same topic, totally different vibe. You’ve told it: - Role: patient high‑school teacher - Format: short explanation plus one final sentence - Constraints: teen, hates math, real‑world analogy, 150 words You can do this in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – they all respond better when you stop mumbling and actually give them a job description. --- Now, a practical use case beginners usually don’t think about: **being your “second brain” for boring recurring messages.** Not presentations. Not novels. I’m talking about those awkward, repetitive things: - “Sorry, I’m declining this meeting but still trying to sound like a team player.” - “Following up without sounding desperate.” - “Reminding the client they owe us money… politely.” Try this: > “You are my polite but assertive email assistant. Rewrite this follow‑up so it’s friendly, confident, and under 80 words. Keep my tone casual, no corporate clichés. Here’s my draft: [paste your mess].” You’re not asking the AI to be you. You’re asking it to be your **editor with social skills**. --- Common beginner mistake time – and yes, I do this too: **asking once and accepting the first answer like it’s sacred scripture.** I still catch myself doing this: I type a vague prompt, get a meh answer, sigh, and think, “Guess the AI just isn’t good at this.” No. I wasn’t good at asking. Instead of giving up, respond to the AI like this: > “This is too generic. Make it more specific to [my industry / my situation], add 3 concrete examples, and cut the fluff.” Or: > “You missed the part about [X]. Rewrite it and focus mainly on that.” Treat it like an **iterative conversation**, not a vending machine. If the first answer is bad, that’s not the ending – that’s the first draft. --- Here’s a simple exercise to build your AI skills – takes five minutes: 1. Pick a tiny task: summarize a page of text, write a short email, or plan a 3‑item shopping list din This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:12:50 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and this is “I Am GPTed,” the show where we turn buzzword soup into something you can actually use… like lunch. A weird, digital lunch. Today I’m giving you one simple prompting technique, a sneaky real‑life use case, a mistake I personally keep making, a quick practice exercise, and a fast way to clean up the AI’s mess before you hit send. Let’s get to it. --- So, one prompting technique that instantly improves your results: **role plus format plus constraints**. Translation: tell the AI **who** to be, **what shape** you want the answer in, and **the rules** it has to follow. Here’s the lazy, “before” version: > “Explain blockchain.” Every model on earth will now send you a 700‑word Wikipedia tribute. Here’s the upgraded “after” version: > “You are a patient high‑school teacher. Explain blockchain to a 15‑year‑old who hates math. Use a real‑world money analogy, keep it under 150 words, and end with one sentence: ‘If you remember one thing, remember this: …’” Same topic, totally different vibe. You’ve told it: - Role: patient high‑school teacher - Format: short explanation plus one final sentence - Constraints: teen, hates math, real‑world analogy, 150 words You can do this in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – they all respond better when you stop mumbling and actually give them a job description. --- Now, a practical use case beginners usually don’t think about: **being your “second brain” for boring recurring messages.** Not presentations. Not novels. I’m talking about those awkward, repetitive things: - “Sorry, I’m declining this meeting but still trying to sound like a team player.” - “Following up without sounding desperate.” - “Reminding the client they owe us money… politely.” Try this: > “You are my polite but assertive email assistant. Rewrite this follow‑up so it’s friendly, confident, and under 80 words. Keep my tone casual, no corporate clichés. Here’s my draft: [paste your mess].” You’re not asking the AI to be you. You’re asking it to be your **editor with social skills**. --- Common beginner mistake time – and yes, I do this too: **asking once and accepting the first answer like it’s sacred scripture.** I still catch myself doing this: I type a vague prompt, get a meh answer, sigh, and think, “Guess the AI just isn’t good at this.” No. I wasn’t good at asking. Instead of giving up, respond to the AI like this: > “This is too generic. Make it more specific to [my industry / my situation], add 3 concrete examples, and cut the fluff.” Or: > “You missed the part about [X]. Rewrite it and focus mainly on that.” Treat it like an **iterative conversation**, not a vending machine. If the first answer is bad, that’s not the ending – that’s the first draft. --- Here’s a simple exercise to build your AI skills – takes five minutes: 1. Pick a tiny task: summarize a page of text, write a short email, or plan a 3‑item shopping list din This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 311 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3632884406 [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” I’m your host Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, here to help you talk to robots without feeling like you need a PhD… or a ring light. Today we’re going to fix one of the biggest problems people have with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, all of them: you type something in, it spits something out, and you go, “That’s… not what I meant at all.” So let’s walk through one simple prompting technique, a sneaky use case you probably haven’t tried, a mistake you are absolutely making, a quick practice exercise, and a way to judge whether the AI just gave you gold… or recycling. --- First up: **the prompting technique** – I call it *“Do it, then fix it.”* Instead of asking for perfection in one shot, you ask the AI to give you a rough draft, then immediately tell it how to improve it. Before: “Write a professional email to my boss about needing tomorrow off.” You get: stiff, generic, possibly written by a 1998 fax machine. After: “Write a casual but respectful email to my boss asking for tomorrow off. Step 1: Give me a short rough draft. Step 2: I’ll give feedback. Step 3: Rewrite it based on my feedback.” Then you say: “Too formal, shorter, and mention I’ve already cleared my tasks.” Now the AI rewrites with your preferences baked in. Same model, same brain, wildly better output because you *iterated* instead of begging for magic. --- Practical use case you probably haven’t tried: **decision comparison.** Instead of “Which laptop should I buy?”, try: “I’m choosing between these three laptops: [list]. Make a table comparing them for: price, battery, weight, and what matters most for someone who travels a lot and does video calls all day. Then recommend one and explain why in plain English.” Boom: instant, transparent pros and cons. It’s like having that one nerdy friend who loves specs, without having to buy them pizza. --- Common beginner mistake: **one-and-done prompts.** You fire off a vague question, get a vague answer, sigh, and decide AI is overrated. I did this for weeks. My early prompts were basically: “Explain AI.” That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. Fix it by treating AI like a *conversation*, not a vending machine. If the first answer is off, follow up: “Less technical.” “Give an example from everyday life.” “Now explain like I’m 12.” Every follow-up is a free upgrade. Use it. --- Simple exercise to build your AI muscles: **the “three passes” drill.** Pick one small task – say, writing a message to a client, or planning a workout. Pass 1: “Draft a quick message to my client explaining I’ll deliver their report on Friday instead of Thursday. Keep it friendly and confident.” Pass 2: “Now shorten it by 30% and make it a bit more casual.” Pass 3: “Now give me one alternative version with a slightly more formal tone.” Read all three. Notice which one *feels* right. You’re training two things: giving clearer i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:12:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” I’m your host Mal – the Misfit Master of AI, here to help you talk to robots without feeling like you need a PhD… or a ring light. Today we’re going to fix one of the biggest problems people have with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, all of them: you type something in, it spits something out, and you go, “That’s… not what I meant at all.” So let’s walk through one simple prompting technique, a sneaky use case you probably haven’t tried, a mistake you are absolutely making, a quick practice exercise, and a way to judge whether the AI just gave you gold… or recycling. --- First up: **the prompting technique** – I call it *“Do it, then fix it.”* Instead of asking for perfection in one shot, you ask the AI to give you a rough draft, then immediately tell it how to improve it. Before: “Write a professional email to my boss about needing tomorrow off.” You get: stiff, generic, possibly written by a 1998 fax machine. After: “Write a casual but respectful email to my boss asking for tomorrow off. Step 1: Give me a short rough draft. Step 2: I’ll give feedback. Step 3: Rewrite it based on my feedback.” Then you say: “Too formal, shorter, and mention I’ve already cleared my tasks.” Now the AI rewrites with your preferences baked in. Same model, same brain, wildly better output because you *iterated* instead of begging for magic. --- Practical use case you probably haven’t tried: **decision comparison.** Instead of “Which laptop should I buy?”, try: “I’m choosing between these three laptops: [list]. Make a table comparing them for: price, battery, weight, and what matters most for someone who travels a lot and does video calls all day. Then recommend one and explain why in plain English.” Boom: instant, transparent pros and cons. It’s like having that one nerdy friend who loves specs, without having to buy them pizza. --- Common beginner mistake: **one-and-done prompts.** You fire off a vague question, get a vague answer, sigh, and decide AI is overrated. I did this for weeks. My early prompts were basically: “Explain AI.” That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. Fix it by treating AI like a *conversation*, not a vending machine. If the first answer is off, follow up: “Less technical.” “Give an example from everyday life.” “Now explain like I’m 12.” Every follow-up is a free upgrade. Use it. --- Simple exercise to build your AI muscles: **the “three passes” drill.** Pick one small task – say, writing a message to a client, or planning a workout. Pass 1: “Draft a quick message to my client explaining I’ll deliver their report on Friday instead of Thursday. Keep it friendly and confident.” Pass 2: “Now shorten it by 30% and make it a bit more casual.” Pass 3: “Now give me one alternative version with a slightly more formal tone.” Read all three. Notice which one *feels* right. You’re training two things: giving clearer i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 280 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6062113675 [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI — the only AI guide who still sometimes types “Chapt GPT” by accident and just rolls with it. Today I’m going to show you one simple prompting move that makes your AI answers *way* better, a sneaky use case you probably haven’t tried, a mistake I used to make constantly, a quick practice exercise, and a dead‑simple way to judge if the AI just handed you gold…or glitter. Let’s get into it. --- So, the one prompting technique I want you to steal today is what I call **“Role + Result.”** Two parts: 1. Tell the AI *who* it is. 2. Tell it exactly *what* you want back. Here’s the lazy way most people – including past-me – do it: > “Write me an email asking for a deadline extension.” You’ll get something like: > “Dear Sir or Madam, I humbly request a brief extension…” Polite. Useless. Feels like a Victorian ghost wrote it. Now the **Role + Result** version: > “You are a friendly but professional project manager who writes clear, concise emails. Write a 120-word email to my manager asking for a 2-day deadline extension. Use everyday language, no fluff, and include one brief reason and one reassurance I’ll still deliver quality.” Same task, totally different output: Shorter, sounds like a human, and you don’t accidentally sound like a nervous intern from 1892. Anytime you open an AI: - Start with: “You are a [specific role]…” - End with: “Give me [format, length, style].” That’s it. Role + Result. Tattoo it on your prompt brain. --- Now, a **practical use case** you might not be using: **turn the AI into your personal “thinking partner” for decisions.** Not big life decisions, we’re not doing “Should I move to Bali?” I mean everyday stuff like: “How should I structure my week so I don’t drown?” Try this: > “You are a productivity coach who works with overwhelmed beginners. Here is what my week looks like and what I need to get done: [paste your chaos]. Suggest a simple weekly schedule in plain language, with 3 priorities per day, and no more than 2 hours of meetings daily. Then summarize it in a bullet list I can paste into my calendar.” Most people only ask AI to **write** things. Use it to **think with you**. That’s where it quietly becomes absurdly useful. --- Let’s talk about a **common beginner mistake** — my signature move when I started: I used to type **massive, vague prompts** and then blame the AI. Stuff like: > “Help me with my business, marketing, and content strategy.” That’s not a prompt; that’s a cry for help. Here’s how to fix it: - One clear goal per prompt. - One clear audience. - One clear output. So instead of the monstrosity, you say: > “You are a marketing coach for solo freelancers. I’m a web designer targeting small local businesses. List 5 simple content ideas I can post on LinkedIn this week to attract those clients. Keep each idea to one sentence.” Specific in, specific out. If your prompt could do This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:12:41 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI — the only AI guide who still sometimes types “Chapt GPT” by accident and just rolls with it. Today I’m going to show you one simple prompting move that makes your AI answers *way* better, a sneaky use case you probably haven’t tried, a mistake I used to make constantly, a quick practice exercise, and a dead‑simple way to judge if the AI just handed you gold…or glitter. Let’s get into it. --- So, the one prompting technique I want you to steal today is what I call **“Role + Result.”** Two parts: 1. Tell the AI *who* it is. 2. Tell it exactly *what* you want back. Here’s the lazy way most people – including past-me – do it: > “Write me an email asking for a deadline extension.” You’ll get something like: > “Dear Sir or Madam, I humbly request a brief extension…” Polite. Useless. Feels like a Victorian ghost wrote it. Now the **Role + Result** version: > “You are a friendly but professional project manager who writes clear, concise emails. Write a 120-word email to my manager asking for a 2-day deadline extension. Use everyday language, no fluff, and include one brief reason and one reassurance I’ll still deliver quality.” Same task, totally different output: Shorter, sounds like a human, and you don’t accidentally sound like a nervous intern from 1892. Anytime you open an AI: - Start with: “You are a [specific role]…” - End with: “Give me [format, length, style].” That’s it. Role + Result. Tattoo it on your prompt brain. --- Now, a **practical use case** you might not be using: **turn the AI into your personal “thinking partner” for decisions.** Not big life decisions, we’re not doing “Should I move to Bali?” I mean everyday stuff like: “How should I structure my week so I don’t drown?” Try this: > “You are a productivity coach who works with overwhelmed beginners. Here is what my week looks like and what I need to get done: [paste your chaos]. Suggest a simple weekly schedule in plain language, with 3 priorities per day, and no more than 2 hours of meetings daily. Then summarize it in a bullet list I can paste into my calendar.” Most people only ask AI to **write** things. Use it to **think with you**. That’s where it quietly becomes absurdly useful. --- Let’s talk about a **common beginner mistake** — my signature move when I started: I used to type **massive, vague prompts** and then blame the AI. Stuff like: > “Help me with my business, marketing, and content strategy.” That’s not a prompt; that’s a cry for help. Here’s how to fix it: - One clear goal per prompt. - One clear audience. - One clear output. So instead of the monstrosity, you say: > “You are a marketing coach for solo freelancers. I’m a web designer targeting small local businesses. List 5 simple content ideas I can post on LinkedIn this week to attract those clients. Keep each idea to one sentence.” Specific in, specific out. If your prompt could do This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 313 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4427369326 [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and you’re listening to “I Am GPTed,” the show where we turn confusing AI nonsense into… slightly less confusing AI nonsense you can actually use. Today I’m going to give you one prompting technique, one sneaky use case, one painfully common mistake, one tiny practice exercise, and one quick way to fix AI’s worst ideas. All in about the time it takes your laptop to crash mid‑Zoom. Let’s start with a **single prompting technique** that instantly upgrades your results: **Give the AI a role, a goal, and a format.** Most people just type: “Help me write a better CV.” That’s the “talking to a brick wall” prompt. Try this instead: “Act as a **recruiter for marketing roles** at mid‑size companies. Your **goal** is to make my CV clearer and more results‑focused. **Format** your answer in three sections: 1) What to remove, 2) What to rewrite, 3) One example bullet point for me to copy.” Same topic. Completely different level of answer. Before: “Make my CV better.” You get generic fluff. After: Role + Goal + Format. You get targeted feedback, clear steps, and something you can paste straight into your doc. Magic. Boring, practical magic. Alright, **one practical use case** you probably haven’t tried: Use AI as your **“meeting distiller”** – even if no one writes proper notes. Which, let’s be honest, they don’t. Right after a chaotic meeting, type: “I’m going to brain‑dump messy notes from a meeting. 1) Turn them into: decisions, open questions, and action items with owners. 2) Keep it under 250 words. 3) Write it like a clear, friendly project manager.” Then paste your messy bullets: “Spoke about launch date, maybe mid‑March… Jess worried about support load… need pricing confirmed by finance… I’m supposed to draft FAQ…” The AI turns that chaos into something you can drop into email or Slack and look weirdly competent. Now, **one common mistake beginners make** – which I absolutely made: Changing tools instead of changing prompts. “I tried ChatGPT, it sucked. Claude was mid. Gemini didn’t ‘get’ me. Grok was… Grok.” Yeah. I did the AI world tour too. In reality, I was just giving garbage prompts: “Explain AI.” “Help with marketing.” “Write content.” That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. The fix: Before you hit enter, ask: “Would a normal human know what I want from this sentence?” If not, add context: who you are, who it’s for, the style you want, and how you’ll use it. Let’s do a **simple exercise** to build your AI interaction skills. This takes five minutes: 1. Pick one small task: “Write an email asking for a deadline extension.” 2. First prompt: “Write an email asking for a deadline extension. Keep it polite.” 3. Then do **two more rounds**: - Round 2: “Make it sound like a stressed but responsible colleague. Add one light, human line.” - Round 3: “Shorten it by 30%, keep it warm, and remove any cringe.” This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:12:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] Hey, it’s Mal – the Misfit Master of AI – and you’re listening to “I Am GPTed,” the show where we turn confusing AI nonsense into… slightly less confusing AI nonsense you can actually use. Today I’m going to give you one prompting technique, one sneaky use case, one painfully common mistake, one tiny practice exercise, and one quick way to fix AI’s worst ideas. All in about the time it takes your laptop to crash mid‑Zoom. Let’s start with a **single prompting technique** that instantly upgrades your results: **Give the AI a role, a goal, and a format.** Most people just type: “Help me write a better CV.” That’s the “talking to a brick wall” prompt. Try this instead: “Act as a **recruiter for marketing roles** at mid‑size companies. Your **goal** is to make my CV clearer and more results‑focused. **Format** your answer in three sections: 1) What to remove, 2) What to rewrite, 3) One example bullet point for me to copy.” Same topic. Completely different level of answer. Before: “Make my CV better.” You get generic fluff. After: Role + Goal + Format. You get targeted feedback, clear steps, and something you can paste straight into your doc. Magic. Boring, practical magic. Alright, **one practical use case** you probably haven’t tried: Use AI as your **“meeting distiller”** – even if no one writes proper notes. Which, let’s be honest, they don’t. Right after a chaotic meeting, type: “I’m going to brain‑dump messy notes from a meeting. 1) Turn them into: decisions, open questions, and action items with owners. 2) Keep it under 250 words. 3) Write it like a clear, friendly project manager.” Then paste your messy bullets: “Spoke about launch date, maybe mid‑March… Jess worried about support load… need pricing confirmed by finance… I’m supposed to draft FAQ…” The AI turns that chaos into something you can drop into email or Slack and look weirdly competent. Now, **one common mistake beginners make** – which I absolutely made: Changing tools instead of changing prompts. “I tried ChatGPT, it sucked. Claude was mid. Gemini didn’t ‘get’ me. Grok was… Grok.” Yeah. I did the AI world tour too. In reality, I was just giving garbage prompts: “Explain AI.” “Help with marketing.” “Write content.” That’s not a prompt, that’s a cry for help. The fix: Before you hit enter, ask: “Would a normal human know what I want from this sentence?” If not, add context: who you are, who it’s for, the style you want, and how you’ll use it. Let’s do a **simple exercise** to build your AI interaction skills. This takes five minutes: 1. Pick one small task: “Write an email asking for a deadline extension.” 2. First prompt: “Write an email asking for a deadline extension. Keep it polite.” 3. Then do **two more rounds**: - Round 2: “Make it sound like a stressed but responsible colleague. Add one light, human line.” - Round 3: “Shorten it by 30%, keep it warm, and remove any cringe.” This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 306 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9984194191 [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI – which mostly means I’ve broken every AI tool so you don’t have to. Today I’m going to show you one simple prompting technique, a sneaky everyday use case, one big beginner mistake I personally face-planted on, a tiny practice exercise, and a fast way to judge whether the AI just gave you gold… or glitter. Alright, let’s de-hype the robots. --- First: **one prompting technique** that makes a huge difference. It’s called **“Before/After + Constraints.”** You tell the AI: 1) Who you are 2) What you want 3) How you want it shaped Here’s the **before** prompt: > “Write an email to my manager about working from home.” Here’s the **after**: > “You are my writing assistant. > I’m a junior marketing specialist who usually writes too formally. > Write a friendly, concise email to my manager asking to work from home on Fridays. > > Constraints: > - 120 words or less > - No buzzwords > - Sound confident but not demanding > - End with a clear question.” Same human. Same goal. Completely different result. Use this pattern for everything: “You are… I am… Do this… With these constraints…” --- Next: **one practical use case** most beginners miss. Use AI as your **“weekly work de-messifier.”** Once a week, paste in: - Your to‑do list - A few recent emails - Maybe meeting notes Then ask: > “Act as my prioritization assistant. > I’m overwhelmed and have 10 hours of focused time this week. > Group my tasks into: ‘Do this week’, ‘Delegate’, and ‘Delete’. > Then suggest a simple weekly schedule.” Suddenly the AI isn’t just writing poems about your dog; it’s helping you not cry into your calendar. --- Now, **a common beginner mistake** – and yes, it’s mine too. The mistake: **treating AI like a vending machine instead of a collaborator.** I used to type something once, get a mediocre answer, and go, “Wow, this thing’s useless,” and close the tab. What I should’ve done – and what you should do – is follow up: - “Make that shorter.” - “Give me 3 variations.” - “Rewrite this so a 12‑year‑old understands it.” - “Explain your reasoning step by step.” Think of it like editing with a very patient, slightly nerdy coworker. One prompt is the draft. The magic happens in the follow‑ups. --- Let’s do a **simple exercise** to build your AI muscles. Pick one small task from your real life: - Draft a text to reschedule plans - Explain your job to a 10‑year‑old - Summarize a long email you’ve been avoiding Step 1: Write your usual lazy prompt. Step 2: Upgrade it using the formula: > “You are [role]. > I am [who you are / context]. > Task: [what you want]. > Constraints: [length, tone, format].” Step 3: Do **three follow‑ups**: - “Make that clearer.” - “Shorter.” - “Now give me a bullet‑point version.” That’s it. One tiny task, three iterations. You’ve just done more real prompt engineering than h This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:12:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in, then under] This is “I Am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI – which mostly means I’ve broken every AI tool so you don’t have to. Today I’m going to show you one simple prompting technique, a sneaky everyday use case, one big beginner mistake I personally face-planted on, a tiny practice exercise, and a fast way to judge whether the AI just gave you gold… or glitter. Alright, let’s de-hype the robots. --- First: **one prompting technique** that makes a huge difference. It’s called **“Before/After + Constraints.”** You tell the AI: 1) Who you are 2) What you want 3) How you want it shaped Here’s the **before** prompt: > “Write an email to my manager about working from home.” Here’s the **after**: > “You are my writing assistant. > I’m a junior marketing specialist who usually writes too formally. > Write a friendly, concise email to my manager asking to work from home on Fridays. > > Constraints: > - 120 words or less > - No buzzwords > - Sound confident but not demanding > - End with a clear question.” Same human. Same goal. Completely different result. Use this pattern for everything: “You are… I am… Do this… With these constraints…” --- Next: **one practical use case** most beginners miss. Use AI as your **“weekly work de-messifier.”** Once a week, paste in: - Your to‑do list - A few recent emails - Maybe meeting notes Then ask: > “Act as my prioritization assistant. > I’m overwhelmed and have 10 hours of focused time this week. > Group my tasks into: ‘Do this week’, ‘Delegate’, and ‘Delete’. > Then suggest a simple weekly schedule.” Suddenly the AI isn’t just writing poems about your dog; it’s helping you not cry into your calendar. --- Now, **a common beginner mistake** – and yes, it’s mine too. The mistake: **treating AI like a vending machine instead of a collaborator.** I used to type something once, get a mediocre answer, and go, “Wow, this thing’s useless,” and close the tab. What I should’ve done – and what you should do – is follow up: - “Make that shorter.” - “Give me 3 variations.” - “Rewrite this so a 12‑year‑old understands it.” - “Explain your reasoning step by step.” Think of it like editing with a very patient, slightly nerdy coworker. One prompt is the draft. The magic happens in the follow‑ups. --- Let’s do a **simple exercise** to build your AI muscles. Pick one small task from your real life: - Draft a text to reschedule plans - Explain your job to a 10‑year‑old - Summarize a long email you’ve been avoiding Step 1: Write your usual lazy prompt. Step 2: Upgrade it using the formula: > “You are [role]. > I am [who you are / context]. > Task: [what you want]. > Constraints: [length, tone, format].” Step 3: Do **three follow‑ups**: - “Make that clearer.” - “Shorter.” - “Now give me a bullet‑point version.” That’s it. One tiny task, three iterations. You’ve just done more real prompt engineering than h This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 267 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5259907792 Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” the show where you learn to boss AI around… kindly. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to help you get better answers from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever shiny model launches while you’re still figuring out the last one. ## One simple prompting technique Today’s technique is: give the AI a role and a clear job. Instead of saying, “Help me write a resume,” try: “You are a friendly career coach. Write a one-page resume for a junior marketer changing careers from retail. Use simple language and short bullet points.” Before: “Write a resume.” After: “You are a friendly career coach. Write a one-page resume for a junior marketer changing careers from retail. Use simple language, short bullets, and highlight customer-facing skills.” Same human, same keyboard, wildly better output. ## A practical use case you’re missing Here’s a use case most beginners skip: using AI as a weekly planning assistant. You can paste in your messy to‑do list, your meetings, and your goals, then say, “Act as my no‑nonsense productivity coach. Turn this chaos into a realistic weekly schedule, by day, with time estimates, and flag anything I should probably say no to.” Suddenly your half‑baked notes become a plan: priorities, time blocks, and even polite email wording to decline things. It’s like having a project manager who never rolls their eyes… at least not out loud. ## A common beginner mistake A classic mistake: treating AI like a vending machine instead of a collaborator. People type one vague question, hate the answer, and declare, “This thing sucks,” as if they didn’t just ask it the equivalent of “Do my life please.” Confession: Mal did this too. The fix is to follow up. Ask it to “Try again with simpler language,” or “Give me three shorter options,” or “Ask me three questions to make this better.” Good AI use is less magic spell, more back‑and‑forth conversation. ## A simple practice exercise Here’s a quick exercise to build your skills: the “three‑round refinement.” Pick one small task: an email, a caption, a summary, a lesson plan. Round 1: Ask for a basic version. Round 2: Tell it what you liked and didn’t like, and ask for a revision. Round 3: Ask it to shorten, clarify, or change the tone. The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is to get used to shaping the answer, instead of passively accepting the first thing it spits out. ## How to judge and improve AI output When the AI gives you something, run it through three quick checks: 1) Is it accurate enough for the stakes? 2) Is it clear enough for a tired human to understand? 3) Does it sound like something you would actually say? Then ask the model to help you fix it: “Rewrite this in my voice: more casual, less corporate.” “Highlight any claims I should fact‑check.” “Give me a shorter version for someone who will skim.” You’re not just getting answers; you’re co‑editing them. That’s it for today’s episode This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:12:13 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” the show where you learn to boss AI around… kindly. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to help you get better answers from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever shiny model launches while you’re still figuring out the last one. ## One simple prompting technique Today’s technique is: give the AI a role and a clear job. Instead of saying, “Help me write a resume,” try: “You are a friendly career coach. Write a one-page resume for a junior marketer changing careers from retail. Use simple language and short bullet points.” Before: “Write a resume.” After: “You are a friendly career coach. Write a one-page resume for a junior marketer changing careers from retail. Use simple language, short bullets, and highlight customer-facing skills.” Same human, same keyboard, wildly better output. ## A practical use case you’re missing Here’s a use case most beginners skip: using AI as a weekly planning assistant. You can paste in your messy to‑do list, your meetings, and your goals, then say, “Act as my no‑nonsense productivity coach. Turn this chaos into a realistic weekly schedule, by day, with time estimates, and flag anything I should probably say no to.” Suddenly your half‑baked notes become a plan: priorities, time blocks, and even polite email wording to decline things. It’s like having a project manager who never rolls their eyes… at least not out loud. ## A common beginner mistake A classic mistake: treating AI like a vending machine instead of a collaborator. People type one vague question, hate the answer, and declare, “This thing sucks,” as if they didn’t just ask it the equivalent of “Do my life please.” Confession: Mal did this too. The fix is to follow up. Ask it to “Try again with simpler language,” or “Give me three shorter options,” or “Ask me three questions to make this better.” Good AI use is less magic spell, more back‑and‑forth conversation. ## A simple practice exercise Here’s a quick exercise to build your skills: the “three‑round refinement.” Pick one small task: an email, a caption, a summary, a lesson plan. Round 1: Ask for a basic version. Round 2: Tell it what you liked and didn’t like, and ask for a revision. Round 3: Ask it to shorten, clarify, or change the tone. The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is to get used to shaping the answer, instead of passively accepting the first thing it spits out. ## How to judge and improve AI output When the AI gives you something, run it through three quick checks: 1) Is it accurate enough for the stakes? 2) Is it clear enough for a tired human to understand? 3) Does it sound like something you would actually say? Then ask the model to help you fix it: “Rewrite this in my voice: more casual, less corporate.” “Highlight any claims I should fact‑check.” “Give me a shorter version for someone who will skim.” You’re not just getting answers; you’re co‑editing them. That’s it for today’s episode This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 199 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6398623758 # I Am GPTed - Episode Script **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly irreverent tech vibe fades under]** **MAL:** Hey, I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to "I Am GPTed"—the show where we make artificial intelligence actually useful instead of just impressive at parties. Today, we're talking about the one prompting trick that'll make your AI actually listen to you like you're paying it. **[MUSIC FADES]** ## The Game-Changing Technique: Role-Playing So here's the thing. Most people treat AI like a vending machine. You drop in a question, and hope something edible comes out. But what if I told you there's a dead-simple way to completely transform what you get back? It's called **role-playing**, and no, we're not getting you a cape. Here's the before version—the sad version—the version I used for approximately six months like an absolute amateur: **BEFORE:** "Write me a marketing email for my coffee shop." You get something generic. Corporate. Boring. Like watching paint dry while someone explains cryptocurrency. **AFTER:** "You are a charismatic barista who genuinely loves connecting with customers. Write a marketing email for my coffee shop that sounds like you're texting a friend about your favorite hangout spot." Suddenly? You get personality. Voice. Something that actually sounds like a human wrote it instead of a robot having an existential crisis. The magic here is that you're not just asking the AI to do something. You're giving it permission to adopt a perspective. It's like the difference between asking a friend "what should I say?" versus "what would your grandma say about this?" ## Real-World Gold: Meal Planning for Your Brain But here's where this gets genuinely useful. Let me give you something most people miss entirely. You can use this exact same trick for meal planning. I know, thrilling. But stick with me. Ask your AI: "You're a nutritionist who specializes in meals for people who work 10-hour days and have zero energy to think. Give me five meal prep ideas for this week." Suddenly you get practical suggestions that account for actual human exhaustion, not just optimal macros. That's prompting working for your *life*, not just your LinkedIn posts. ## The Rookie Mistake (I Made This) Here's the confession: I spent weeks frustrated with AI because I was too vague. I'd ask Claude something like "help me understand marketing" and get back a dissertation. I needed a thesis, not a textbook. The fix? **Specificity is free.** Tell it your experience level. Tell it your exact goal. Tell it you want it in three paragraphs, not War and Peace. Beginners think being specific limits creativity. It doesn't. It focuses it. It's like the difference between "draw something" and "draw a cat wearing sunglasses on a skateboard." The second one is better, obviously. ## Your Practice Exercise Here's what you're doing this week: Take something you actually need—a cover letter, a product description, a complaint email you're to This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:12:33 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I Am GPTed - Episode Script **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly irreverent tech vibe fades under]** **MAL:** Hey, I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to "I Am GPTed"—the show where we make artificial intelligence actually useful instead of just impressive at parties. Today, we're talking about the one prompting trick that'll make your AI actually listen to you like you're paying it. **[MUSIC FADES]** ## The Game-Changing Technique: Role-Playing So here's the thing. Most people treat AI like a vending machine. You drop in a question, and hope something edible comes out. But what if I told you there's a dead-simple way to completely transform what you get back? It's called **role-playing**, and no, we're not getting you a cape. Here's the before version—the sad version—the version I used for approximately six months like an absolute amateur: **BEFORE:** "Write me a marketing email for my coffee shop." You get something generic. Corporate. Boring. Like watching paint dry while someone explains cryptocurrency. **AFTER:** "You are a charismatic barista who genuinely loves connecting with customers. Write a marketing email for my coffee shop that sounds like you're texting a friend about your favorite hangout spot." Suddenly? You get personality. Voice. Something that actually sounds like a human wrote it instead of a robot having an existential crisis. The magic here is that you're not just asking the AI to do something. You're giving it permission to adopt a perspective. It's like the difference between asking a friend "what should I say?" versus "what would your grandma say about this?" ## Real-World Gold: Meal Planning for Your Brain But here's where this gets genuinely useful. Let me give you something most people miss entirely. You can use this exact same trick for meal planning. I know, thrilling. But stick with me. Ask your AI: "You're a nutritionist who specializes in meals for people who work 10-hour days and have zero energy to think. Give me five meal prep ideas for this week." Suddenly you get practical suggestions that account for actual human exhaustion, not just optimal macros. That's prompting working for your *life*, not just your LinkedIn posts. ## The Rookie Mistake (I Made This) Here's the confession: I spent weeks frustrated with AI because I was too vague. I'd ask Claude something like "help me understand marketing" and get back a dissertation. I needed a thesis, not a textbook. The fix? **Specificity is free.** Tell it your experience level. Tell it your exact goal. Tell it you want it in three paragraphs, not War and Peace. Beginners think being specific limits creativity. It doesn't. It focuses it. It's like the difference between "draw something" and "draw a cat wearing sunglasses on a skateboard." The second one is better, obviously. ## Your Practice Exercise Here's what you're doing this week: Take something you actually need—a cover letter, a product description, a complaint email you're to This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 256 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8839287443 # I Am GPTed: The Art of Asking Better Questions **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech soundtrack fades in]** **MAL:** Hey everyone, it's Mal—your friendly neighborhood AI enthusiast who still hasn't figured out how to use Siri correctly. Welcome back to "I Am GPTed," where we prove that you don't need to be a computer scientist to get computers to do awesome stuff for you. Today, we're tackling something that'll genuinely change how you interact with AI. We're talking about **role-playing prompts**—and no, this isn't about pretending you're a wizard. Though honestly, if that gets you better results, go for it. **[TRANSITION SOUND: Quick notification ding]** ## The Game-Changer: Role-Playing Prompts Here's the thing about AI: it's like talking to the world's most knowledgeable person who's also incredibly literal. If you ask vaguely, you get vague answers. If you ask like you're talking to a specific expert? Magic happens. **Before I knew this trick:** "Explain machine learning." **After I got smart about it:** "You're a seasoned data scientist explaining machine learning to someone at a dinner party. Keep it conversational, skip the math, and use one really good analogy." Suddenly, my AI doesn't sound like a Wikipedia article. It sounds like an actual human who knows their stuff. ## Where This Actually Matters in Real Life Let's say you're writing performance reviews for your team—something most managers avoid like root canals. Instead of staring at a blank screen, try this: "You're an empathetic HR professional who's seen thousands of reviews. Help me write feedback that's honest, specific, and actually motivates improvement." Boom. Different output entirely. **[TRANSITION: Brief pause]** ## The Mistake I Made (And You Probably Will Too) Here's me being vulnerable: I used to treat AI like a magic 8-ball. Ask a question, get an answer, done. Then I'd complain when it was useless. The beginner mistake? **Assuming the first response is final.** It's not. AI outputs are like rough drafts. They need refinement, pushback, and iteration. You're not being "difficult" by asking follow-up questions—you're actually using the tool correctly. Start viewing yourself as a collaborator, not a customer. Ask for specifics. Ask why. Ask again differently. ## Your Practice Exercise (Yes, Really Do This) Spend ten minutes right now: 1. Pick something you actually need help with—not a test. A real task. 2. Write one prompt the "lazy way" 3. Write the same prompt with a specific role: "Act as [specific expert]. Keep the tone [specific style]. The output format should be [specific format]." 4. Compare the results You'll see the difference immediately. Then you'll feel smarter. Then you'll wonder why nobody explains this stuff in plain English from the start. ## Making Sense of What You Get Back Here's my golden rule: **AI content needs an editor.** Always. Check for accuracy, tone, and whether it actually solves your problem. Does it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:12:21 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I Am GPTed: The Art of Asking Better Questions **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech soundtrack fades in]** **MAL:** Hey everyone, it's Mal—your friendly neighborhood AI enthusiast who still hasn't figured out how to use Siri correctly. Welcome back to "I Am GPTed," where we prove that you don't need to be a computer scientist to get computers to do awesome stuff for you. Today, we're tackling something that'll genuinely change how you interact with AI. We're talking about **role-playing prompts**—and no, this isn't about pretending you're a wizard. Though honestly, if that gets you better results, go for it. **[TRANSITION SOUND: Quick notification ding]** ## The Game-Changer: Role-Playing Prompts Here's the thing about AI: it's like talking to the world's most knowledgeable person who's also incredibly literal. If you ask vaguely, you get vague answers. If you ask like you're talking to a specific expert? Magic happens. **Before I knew this trick:** "Explain machine learning." **After I got smart about it:** "You're a seasoned data scientist explaining machine learning to someone at a dinner party. Keep it conversational, skip the math, and use one really good analogy." Suddenly, my AI doesn't sound like a Wikipedia article. It sounds like an actual human who knows their stuff. ## Where This Actually Matters in Real Life Let's say you're writing performance reviews for your team—something most managers avoid like root canals. Instead of staring at a blank screen, try this: "You're an empathetic HR professional who's seen thousands of reviews. Help me write feedback that's honest, specific, and actually motivates improvement." Boom. Different output entirely. **[TRANSITION: Brief pause]** ## The Mistake I Made (And You Probably Will Too) Here's me being vulnerable: I used to treat AI like a magic 8-ball. Ask a question, get an answer, done. Then I'd complain when it was useless. The beginner mistake? **Assuming the first response is final.** It's not. AI outputs are like rough drafts. They need refinement, pushback, and iteration. You're not being "difficult" by asking follow-up questions—you're actually using the tool correctly. Start viewing yourself as a collaborator, not a customer. Ask for specifics. Ask why. Ask again differently. ## Your Practice Exercise (Yes, Really Do This) Spend ten minutes right now: 1. Pick something you actually need help with—not a test. A real task. 2. Write one prompt the "lazy way" 3. Write the same prompt with a specific role: "Act as [specific expert]. Keep the tone [specific style]. The output format should be [specific format]." 4. Compare the results You'll see the difference immediately. Then you'll feel smarter. Then you'll wonder why nobody explains this stuff in plain English from the start. ## Making Sense of What You Get Back Here's my golden rule: **AI content needs an editor.** Always. Check for accuracy, tone, and whether it actually solves your problem. Does it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 228 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8633193002 # [INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly ironic tech jingle] **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, but you can just call me Mal. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where we make AI actually useful instead of just... well, uselessly impressive. Look, I get it. You've probably tried ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, and got back something that made you think, "Did this thing just waste my time in a really eloquent way?" Yeah. That was me last Tuesday. But here's the thing—most people are asking AI questions like they're ordering from a vending machine. Coin in, snack out. Except the snack is usually stale and vaguely disappointing. Today, we're fixing that. Let's talk about **role-playing prompts**, which is my favorite technique because it basically tricks AI into giving you smarter answers without you having to become smarter first. I know, I love it too. ## Here's the Before and After **Before:** "Summarize this business email." **After:** "You're a no-nonsense VP of Operations who has zero patience for fluff. Summarize this business email and flag any action items." See what happened? You didn't get a summary. You got a *useful* summary. The AI knows exactly what lens to use. It's like telling a chef whether you want comfort food or something fancy—suddenly the results actually match what you needed. ## Let's Get Practical Here's something most beginners never think about: AI is *fantastic* at generating personalized meal plans if you tell it to think like your personal trainer instead of a generic recipe bot. You could use this for literally anything—workout routines, study guides, interview prep, even learning a new skill. You've got a personal consultant in your pocket, and it costs nothing. Wild, right? ## The Big Mistake (I Do This Too) Beginners ask AI something, get an answer, and just... accept it. Like it's gospel. Here's the thing—AI will confidently tell you things that sound true but are completely made up. I asked Claude for "the bestselling book of 2015" once, and it invented a title with conviction. So here's your move: **ask AI to explain its reasoning**. When it has to show its work, you catch the BS faster. Plus, you actually learn something instead of just getting a result. ## Your Practice Exercise Right now, think of something you do regularly—planning your week, organizing your to-do list, or prepping for a meeting. Write three different prompts asking AI to help, each one with a different role attached. Compare the answers. You'll see immediately how the framing changes the output. That's it. That's the skill. ## The Last Thing Always edit what AI gives you. It's a starting point, not a finish line. Worse is settling for "good enough" when 10 minutes of tweaking makes it actually good. Thanks so much for listening to "I am GPTed." Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week when we talk about using AI to roast your own bad ideas before you send them into the world. This has been This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:12:06 -0000 full Inception Point AI # [INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly ironic tech jingle] **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, but you can just call me Mal. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where we make AI actually useful instead of just... well, uselessly impressive. Look, I get it. You've probably tried ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, and got back something that made you think, "Did this thing just waste my time in a really eloquent way?" Yeah. That was me last Tuesday. But here's the thing—most people are asking AI questions like they're ordering from a vending machine. Coin in, snack out. Except the snack is usually stale and vaguely disappointing. Today, we're fixing that. Let's talk about **role-playing prompts**, which is my favorite technique because it basically tricks AI into giving you smarter answers without you having to become smarter first. I know, I love it too. ## Here's the Before and After **Before:** "Summarize this business email." **After:** "You're a no-nonsense VP of Operations who has zero patience for fluff. Summarize this business email and flag any action items." See what happened? You didn't get a summary. You got a *useful* summary. The AI knows exactly what lens to use. It's like telling a chef whether you want comfort food or something fancy—suddenly the results actually match what you needed. ## Let's Get Practical Here's something most beginners never think about: AI is *fantastic* at generating personalized meal plans if you tell it to think like your personal trainer instead of a generic recipe bot. You could use this for literally anything—workout routines, study guides, interview prep, even learning a new skill. You've got a personal consultant in your pocket, and it costs nothing. Wild, right? ## The Big Mistake (I Do This Too) Beginners ask AI something, get an answer, and just... accept it. Like it's gospel. Here's the thing—AI will confidently tell you things that sound true but are completely made up. I asked Claude for "the bestselling book of 2015" once, and it invented a title with conviction. So here's your move: **ask AI to explain its reasoning**. When it has to show its work, you catch the BS faster. Plus, you actually learn something instead of just getting a result. ## Your Practice Exercise Right now, think of something you do regularly—planning your week, organizing your to-do list, or prepping for a meeting. Write three different prompts asking AI to help, each one with a different role attached. Compare the answers. You'll see immediately how the framing changes the output. That's it. That's the skill. ## The Last Thing Always edit what AI gives you. It's a starting point, not a finish line. Worse is settling for "good enough" when 10 minutes of tweaking makes it actually good. Thanks so much for listening to "I am GPTed." Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss next week when we talk about using AI to roast your own bad ideas before you send them into the world. This has been This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 202 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8531235593 # I am GPTed: "Prompt Engineering for People Who Actually Use AI" --- **[INTRO MUSIC FADES]** Hey everyone, it's Mal—your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I am GPTed," the show where we take all that fancy AI stuff and translate it into something you can actually use without needing a computer science degree. So here's the thing about AI—it's like having a really smart friend who'll do exactly what you ask, no more, no less. And if you ask vaguely, they'll give you vague answers. Asking clearly? That's where the magic happens. Today we're talking about **role-playing prompts**, and I promise this isn't about pretending to be a dragon in a D&D campaign. Though honestly, if that's your use case, AI's got you covered too. ## The Technique: Role-Playing Prompts Here's how this works: instead of just asking your AI to help, you tell it to *be* something—an expert, a professional, a specific type of thinker. The AI then filters its response through that lens. Let me show you the difference. **Before:** "Help me write an email to my boss about my project." Okay, you'll get something. Probably generic. Probably sounds like a robot wrote it. **After:** "You're a senior strategist known for clear, confident communication. Help me write an email to my boss explaining why we need to pivot our project timeline." Suddenly, you're getting answers that sound like they come from someone who actually knows what they're doing. The AI mimics the confidence, the structure, the reasoning of that role. ## Where This Actually Matters Here's a practical one: let's say you're freelancing and need to pitch a client. You don't need another AI. You need your AI to *be* the kind of person who wins clients. So instead of "write me a pitch," try: "You're a seasoned consultant who specializes in making complex projects sound exciting but achievable. Write a 3-paragraph pitch for developing a custom dashboard for a small e-commerce company." Boom. Different energy entirely. ## The Beginner Mistake (And Yeah, I've Made It) People think more detail equals better results. Wrong. They throw entire documents at the AI and say, "Fix this." Then they get confused when the answer's mediocre. I did this constantly. I'd dump three paragraphs of messy notes and wonder why the output was all over the place. The problem? The AI didn't know *what I actually wanted*. The fix is simpler than you'd think: be specific about the outcome. "Fix this document" becomes "You're an editor focused on clarity. Tighten this copy so it sounds conversational and cuts the word count by 20%." ## Your Practice Exercise Try this today—pick something you normally ask AI to do. Now rewrite that prompt with a role attached. Spend two minutes on it. See what changes. You'll notice the difference immediately, and that's how you build intuition about what works. ## Evaluating What You Get Back Here's your checklist: Does it sound like *you*? Does it actually answer what you asked? Would This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:12:13 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I am GPTed: "Prompt Engineering for People Who Actually Use AI" --- **[INTRO MUSIC FADES]** Hey everyone, it's Mal—your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I am GPTed," the show where we take all that fancy AI stuff and translate it into something you can actually use without needing a computer science degree. So here's the thing about AI—it's like having a really smart friend who'll do exactly what you ask, no more, no less. And if you ask vaguely, they'll give you vague answers. Asking clearly? That's where the magic happens. Today we're talking about **role-playing prompts**, and I promise this isn't about pretending to be a dragon in a D&D campaign. Though honestly, if that's your use case, AI's got you covered too. ## The Technique: Role-Playing Prompts Here's how this works: instead of just asking your AI to help, you tell it to *be* something—an expert, a professional, a specific type of thinker. The AI then filters its response through that lens. Let me show you the difference. **Before:** "Help me write an email to my boss about my project." Okay, you'll get something. Probably generic. Probably sounds like a robot wrote it. **After:** "You're a senior strategist known for clear, confident communication. Help me write an email to my boss explaining why we need to pivot our project timeline." Suddenly, you're getting answers that sound like they come from someone who actually knows what they're doing. The AI mimics the confidence, the structure, the reasoning of that role. ## Where This Actually Matters Here's a practical one: let's say you're freelancing and need to pitch a client. You don't need another AI. You need your AI to *be* the kind of person who wins clients. So instead of "write me a pitch," try: "You're a seasoned consultant who specializes in making complex projects sound exciting but achievable. Write a 3-paragraph pitch for developing a custom dashboard for a small e-commerce company." Boom. Different energy entirely. ## The Beginner Mistake (And Yeah, I've Made It) People think more detail equals better results. Wrong. They throw entire documents at the AI and say, "Fix this." Then they get confused when the answer's mediocre. I did this constantly. I'd dump three paragraphs of messy notes and wonder why the output was all over the place. The problem? The AI didn't know *what I actually wanted*. The fix is simpler than you'd think: be specific about the outcome. "Fix this document" becomes "You're an editor focused on clarity. Tighten this copy so it sounds conversational and cuts the word count by 20%." ## Your Practice Exercise Try this today—pick something you normally ask AI to do. Now rewrite that prompt with a role attached. Spend two minutes on it. See what changes. You'll notice the difference immediately, and that's how you build intuition about what works. ## Evaluating What You Get Back Here's your checklist: Does it sound like *you*? Does it actually answer what you asked? Would This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 230 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5980866816 [Intro music, playfully abrupt, as if it forgot to fade out] Hey there, fellow misfits—welcome to “I am GPTed,” where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—take you from “What’s a prompt, is that a new dating app?” to “Wow, look at me actually getting useful answers from these so-called intelligent machines!” I’m here to give you the best tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new LLM gets launched while I’m still finishing this sentence. I speak in plain English—I break out in a rash at tech jargon. So, let’s get you AI-literate without making your brain restart. Let’s kick things off with a **specific prompting technique** that can upgrade your AI game overnight: *“Role Prompting.”* Think of it like this—you’re not just talking to a faceless algorithm. You can tell your AI buddy to act like an expert. Not like your cousin Dave who once read half a Wikipedia article and now thinks he’s a crypto genius. No—*real* expertise! Here’s a classic “before and after.” Before: “Summarize this article.” After: “Act as if you’re a Pulitzer-winning journalist. Summarize this article in a way that even someone ignoring the news for a year could follow.” The difference? *Actual insight*, less snooze. According to Harvard’s academic tech folks and others, giving the model a clear persona or role refocuses its responses and ups the game[6]. Moving right along—let’s talk about a **practical use case** for AI that you probably haven’t tried. Ready? *Meal planning*. Not glamorous, but if your fridge is anything like mine—half a lemon and a mysterious jar from three apartments ago—you need this. Tell ChatGPT or Gemini, “Pretend you’re a professional chef stuck with only these ingredients: [list what you’ve got]. Build me a week’s worth of meals I might actually eat.” Suddenly, you’re not making the same sad pasta for the third night in a row. Time for **Mal’s confession corner**: The number one mistake beginners make—and trust me, I’m president of this support group—is being vague. Asking “Help me write a novel” gets you 400 words of plot salad. Instead, try, “Act as a bestselling thriller author. Outline a chapter about a cat burglar who only steals socks, include three cliffhangers.” The more context you give, the less your result reads like it was spat out by someone with one eye on a clock and the other on a donut. I still facepalm looking at my old prompts: “Write something cool.” I deserved every boring answer. It’s practice time! Here’s a **simple exercise**: Pick a task—resume rewrite, meal plan, travel itinerary. Write your prompt to the AI in three versions: - Version one: single sentence. - Version two: add a role (chef, recruiter, etc.). - Version three: add examples or details (“here’s my current resume,” “I hate peanuts”). Compare the results. Notice how every little bit of info helps? It’s like ordering at a restaurant—you get better food if you specify you’re not actually a fan of the “surprise me” special. Finally, my **golde This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:13:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music, playfully abrupt, as if it forgot to fade out] Hey there, fellow misfits—welcome to “I am GPTed,” where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—take you from “What’s a prompt, is that a new dating app?” to “Wow, look at me actually getting useful answers from these so-called intelligent machines!” I’m here to give you the best tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new LLM gets launched while I’m still finishing this sentence. I speak in plain English—I break out in a rash at tech jargon. So, let’s get you AI-literate without making your brain restart. Let’s kick things off with a **specific prompting technique** that can upgrade your AI game overnight: *“Role Prompting.”* Think of it like this—you’re not just talking to a faceless algorithm. You can tell your AI buddy to act like an expert. Not like your cousin Dave who once read half a Wikipedia article and now thinks he’s a crypto genius. No—*real* expertise! Here’s a classic “before and after.” Before: “Summarize this article.” After: “Act as if you’re a Pulitzer-winning journalist. Summarize this article in a way that even someone ignoring the news for a year could follow.” The difference? *Actual insight*, less snooze. According to Harvard’s academic tech folks and others, giving the model a clear persona or role refocuses its responses and ups the game[6]. Moving right along—let’s talk about a **practical use case** for AI that you probably haven’t tried. Ready? *Meal planning*. Not glamorous, but if your fridge is anything like mine—half a lemon and a mysterious jar from three apartments ago—you need this. Tell ChatGPT or Gemini, “Pretend you’re a professional chef stuck with only these ingredients: [list what you’ve got]. Build me a week’s worth of meals I might actually eat.” Suddenly, you’re not making the same sad pasta for the third night in a row. Time for **Mal’s confession corner**: The number one mistake beginners make—and trust me, I’m president of this support group—is being vague. Asking “Help me write a novel” gets you 400 words of plot salad. Instead, try, “Act as a bestselling thriller author. Outline a chapter about a cat burglar who only steals socks, include three cliffhangers.” The more context you give, the less your result reads like it was spat out by someone with one eye on a clock and the other on a donut. I still facepalm looking at my old prompts: “Write something cool.” I deserved every boring answer. It’s practice time! Here’s a **simple exercise**: Pick a task—resume rewrite, meal plan, travel itinerary. Write your prompt to the AI in three versions: - Version one: single sentence. - Version two: add a role (chef, recruiter, etc.). - Version three: add examples or details (“here’s my current resume,” “I hate peanuts”). Compare the results. Notice how every little bit of info helps? It’s like ordering at a restaurant—you get better food if you specify you’re not actually a fan of the “surprise me” special. Finally, my **golde This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 250 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9028359313 [Music up, ironic synth pop fades under Mal’s intro] Hello, mortals and machines! You are listening to “I am GPTed,” where I—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—hand-deliver AI wisdom, dose it with a shot of sarcasm, and sprinkle in enough bland reality to make even a Google keynote seem spicy. Today’s mission: Actually getting useful answers from your friendly neighborhood Large Language Model—without needing a PhD...or a subscription to Tech Hype Monthly. Let’s get fiiine-tuned with a **prompting technique** that’ll put some sparkle in your silicon: **Role Assignment**. Sounds fancy, but if you’ve ever shouted “Let me speak to your Manager!” at a chatbot, you’re halfway there. Here’s the difference. BEFORE: “Hey GPT, help me write a resume.” Result? You get a vague “sure, here’s a generic resume.” AFTER: “Act as a tech recruiter with 10 years in Silicon Valley. Write me a resume that would survive a LinkedIn doom scroll.” Boom—you get tailored, jargon-soaked wizardry, and probably a suspiciously cheerful closing statement. According to prompt engineering experts, this simple trick is called role-playing. Assign the AI a role, and watch it try to impress you like a dog that desperately wants a treat. Or a raise. Let’s be real, it’s always a treat. Now, onto a **practical use case** that almost nobody’s talking about: **AI as your diplomatic text rewriter**. You draft a message to your boss: “I disagree with your terrible idea, Karen.” Let’s send that through Claude or ChatGPT with: “Rewrite this in a polite, professional tone that preserves my boundaries but won’t get me fired.” Suddenly you sound like the Dalai Lama with WiFi. Crisis averted! You’re welcome, future middle managers. Let’s address the **classic rookie mistake**—and yes, I lived this horror myself: You give the AI one short, vague sentence, then expect it to intuit your hopes, dreams, and preferred font size. My debut question for Gemini was literally, “How do I code?” What came back was a philosophical treatise on Boolean logic and...I think a poem? Always give context—WHO are you, WHAT do you want, WHY does it matter? Even robots appreciate clarity. If you don’t want answers written for a philosophy undergrad in 1974, be specific. Ready for today’s super simple **practice exercise**? Open up your favorite LLM, and try this: “Act as a career coach. I want to negotiate a pay raise but I’m nervous. Give me a script—and include advice for overcoming anxiety.” Don’t just read the response—critique it. Did it give you an action plan? Was it realistic? Would it sound weird if YOU said it? Rinse, repeat, and soon, *you’ll be prompting like a pro*...or at least like someone who didn’t just learn about AI from a bad YouTube ad. Last pro tip: **Always evaluate AI output like you’re proofreading a dinner invitation from your in-laws**. Does it make sense? Is it accidentally passive-aggressive? Would a real person say this without being escorted from Thanksgiv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:12:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Music up, ironic synth pop fades under Mal’s intro] Hello, mortals and machines! You are listening to “I am GPTed,” where I—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—hand-deliver AI wisdom, dose it with a shot of sarcasm, and sprinkle in enough bland reality to make even a Google keynote seem spicy. Today’s mission: Actually getting useful answers from your friendly neighborhood Large Language Model—without needing a PhD...or a subscription to Tech Hype Monthly. Let’s get fiiine-tuned with a **prompting technique** that’ll put some sparkle in your silicon: **Role Assignment**. Sounds fancy, but if you’ve ever shouted “Let me speak to your Manager!” at a chatbot, you’re halfway there. Here’s the difference. BEFORE: “Hey GPT, help me write a resume.” Result? You get a vague “sure, here’s a generic resume.” AFTER: “Act as a tech recruiter with 10 years in Silicon Valley. Write me a resume that would survive a LinkedIn doom scroll.” Boom—you get tailored, jargon-soaked wizardry, and probably a suspiciously cheerful closing statement. According to prompt engineering experts, this simple trick is called role-playing. Assign the AI a role, and watch it try to impress you like a dog that desperately wants a treat. Or a raise. Let’s be real, it’s always a treat. Now, onto a **practical use case** that almost nobody’s talking about: **AI as your diplomatic text rewriter**. You draft a message to your boss: “I disagree with your terrible idea, Karen.” Let’s send that through Claude or ChatGPT with: “Rewrite this in a polite, professional tone that preserves my boundaries but won’t get me fired.” Suddenly you sound like the Dalai Lama with WiFi. Crisis averted! You’re welcome, future middle managers. Let’s address the **classic rookie mistake**—and yes, I lived this horror myself: You give the AI one short, vague sentence, then expect it to intuit your hopes, dreams, and preferred font size. My debut question for Gemini was literally, “How do I code?” What came back was a philosophical treatise on Boolean logic and...I think a poem? Always give context—WHO are you, WHAT do you want, WHY does it matter? Even robots appreciate clarity. If you don’t want answers written for a philosophy undergrad in 1974, be specific. Ready for today’s super simple **practice exercise**? Open up your favorite LLM, and try this: “Act as a career coach. I want to negotiate a pay raise but I’m nervous. Give me a script—and include advice for overcoming anxiety.” Don’t just read the response—critique it. Did it give you an action plan? Was it realistic? Would it sound weird if YOU said it? Rinse, repeat, and soon, *you’ll be prompting like a pro*...or at least like someone who didn’t just learn about AI from a bad YouTube ad. Last pro tip: **Always evaluate AI output like you’re proofreading a dinner invitation from your in-laws**. Does it make sense? Is it accidentally passive-aggressive? Would a real person say this without being escorted from Thanksgiv This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 243 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2004606293 **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic sound fades in]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—The Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to "I am GPTed," the show where we turn you into someone who actually knows what they're doing with artificial intelligence. No cap. Well, maybe a little cap. Today we're talking about something that's genuinely going to change how you talk to your AI tools. And I'm not being dramatic. I've watched people fumble around with ChatGPT like they're trying to text on a flip phone, and it breaks my heart. But here's the thing—it's usually not their fault. Nobody teaches you this stuff. **THE MAIN TECHNIQUE: ROLE-PLAYING** So let's dive in. The technique today is called role-playing, and I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm not about to cosplay as an elf to my chatbot." Fair. But hear me out. Here's the old way: "Give me a recipe using chicken and broccoli." Here's the new way: "You're a personal trainer who specializes in post-workout meals. Create a recipe using chicken and broccoli." Same request, totally different vibe. The AI isn't suddenly smarter—it's just operating with context. It's like the difference between asking a random person for directions versus asking a tour guide. Same city, better answer. **THE REAL-WORLD SITUATION YOU HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF** Here's where most people are sleeping: customer service scripts. If you run literally any kind of business—freelancing, small shop, coaching—you're probably responding to emails all day like some kind of medieval scribe. Stop it. Use Claude or ChatGPT to generate customer response templates, but here's the twist: have it "act as" your brand voice. Tell it your tone, your values, what you care about. Suddenly you're not sounding like a corporate robot. You're sounding like *you*. But faster. This alone could save you five hours a week. Five hours. That's a whole therapy session with your therapist about your AI anxiety. **THE MISTAKE EVERYONE MAKES** Alright, confession time. I used to—and I'm not ashamed to say—treat AI like a magic 8-ball. Ask once, take the answer, move on. This is categorically wrong. Most beginners think the first response is the final response. It's not. AI outputs are starting points, not finish lines. I used to get mediocre suggestions and just... accept them. Like some kind of digital Stockholm syndrome. Now I know better. Follow-up questions are free. Use them. Push back. Ask for alternatives. Ask it to rewrite something three different ways. The AI doesn't get tired. It doesn't resent you. This is literally what it was built for. **PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's what you're going to do this week. Pick one task you do regularly—writing emails, creating social media captions, brainstorming ideas, whatever. Use role-playing prompts three times. Write down which one gave you the best result. That's your baseline. Then next week, try it again but add follow-ups. Watch what changes. **EVALUATING YOUR OUTPUT** Real talk: not ev This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:32:44 -0000 full Inception Point AI **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic sound fades in]** **MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—The Misfit Master of AI—and welcome back to "I am GPTed," the show where we turn you into someone who actually knows what they're doing with artificial intelligence. No cap. Well, maybe a little cap. Today we're talking about something that's genuinely going to change how you talk to your AI tools. And I'm not being dramatic. I've watched people fumble around with ChatGPT like they're trying to text on a flip phone, and it breaks my heart. But here's the thing—it's usually not their fault. Nobody teaches you this stuff. **THE MAIN TECHNIQUE: ROLE-PLAYING** So let's dive in. The technique today is called role-playing, and I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm not about to cosplay as an elf to my chatbot." Fair. But hear me out. Here's the old way: "Give me a recipe using chicken and broccoli." Here's the new way: "You're a personal trainer who specializes in post-workout meals. Create a recipe using chicken and broccoli." Same request, totally different vibe. The AI isn't suddenly smarter—it's just operating with context. It's like the difference between asking a random person for directions versus asking a tour guide. Same city, better answer. **THE REAL-WORLD SITUATION YOU HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF** Here's where most people are sleeping: customer service scripts. If you run literally any kind of business—freelancing, small shop, coaching—you're probably responding to emails all day like some kind of medieval scribe. Stop it. Use Claude or ChatGPT to generate customer response templates, but here's the twist: have it "act as" your brand voice. Tell it your tone, your values, what you care about. Suddenly you're not sounding like a corporate robot. You're sounding like *you*. But faster. This alone could save you five hours a week. Five hours. That's a whole therapy session with your therapist about your AI anxiety. **THE MISTAKE EVERYONE MAKES** Alright, confession time. I used to—and I'm not ashamed to say—treat AI like a magic 8-ball. Ask once, take the answer, move on. This is categorically wrong. Most beginners think the first response is the final response. It's not. AI outputs are starting points, not finish lines. I used to get mediocre suggestions and just... accept them. Like some kind of digital Stockholm syndrome. Now I know better. Follow-up questions are free. Use them. Push back. Ask for alternatives. Ask it to rewrite something three different ways. The AI doesn't get tired. It doesn't resent you. This is literally what it was built for. **PRACTICE EXERCISE** Here's what you're going to do this week. Pick one task you do regularly—writing emails, creating social media captions, brainstorming ideas, whatever. Use role-playing prompts three times. Write down which one gave you the best result. That's your baseline. Then next week, try it again but add follow-ups. Watch what changes. **EVALUATING YOUR OUTPUT** Real talk: not ev This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 285 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8419971468 Hey misfits, welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where I, Mal, bravely unpack the world of AI so you don’t have to awkwardly nod along at meetings pretending you know the difference between a chatbot and a digital assistant. I’m your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. Let’s get you less confused and a little more empowered—with just a hint of sarcasm, because let’s face it, nothing says “I’m coping” like dry wit. Today’s episode is for anyone who still thinks prompting an AI is shouting “Hey robot, do my homework!” If only it were that easy. Let’s start with one practical prompting technique that will up your game instantly: **Role-Playing**. I know what you’re thinking—Mal, I barely have time to role-play as an enthusiastic employee, and now you want me to role-play with a chatbot? Trust me, this works. Instead of asking blandly: “Write me a business proposal,” you prompt: “Act as if you’re a battle-hardened startup founder and write a proposal that will impress a room full of bored investors.” Let’s do a before and after: - Before: “Write a marketing email for my cookies.” - After: “You are the world’s sassiest cookie marketer. Write an email that makes people think skipping dessert is a federal crime.” Notice how the AI now adds personality, confidence, a little drama. Role-playing tells AI what hat to wear, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t wanted a sassy robot assistant at least once? Now, let’s get grimly practical—AI isn’t just for writing poems about your cat (unless your cat’s union demands it). Try using it for brainstorming meeting agendas, outlining difficult conversations, or even writing out those “I regret to inform you” emails in a tone that’s less robotic than your average corporatese. Here’s a use case you might not have considered: **AI as your decision-making sidekick**. Next time you’re stuck deciding between two project strategies, try prompting: “Act as if you’re a no-nonsense project manager. List pros and cons for these two options, and make a recommendation.” Suddenly, you’ve got a second opinion—or at least, someone to blame when it goes wrong! Let’s talk about a common mistake—one I have made so many times it’s basically my autobiography: **Being too vague**. “Summarize this report” is NOT specific. You want concise bullet points? A haiku? Action items only? Because if you don’t tell it, you get the AI equivalent of “meh.” Always specify the format, length, or audience—even if the audience is just you, alone in your cubicle, trying not to cry into your Reusable Conference Tote. Try this exercise: Next time you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, give a task and format together. “Give me three pros, three cons, and a funny closing line about remote work fatigue.” You’re training your AI like a puppy—just fewer treats, more structured requests. Before you trust everything the AI spits out, here’s a tip: **Evaluate outputs as if you’re editing your friend’s first draft**. Ask yourself: Is this accurate? Is This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:12:20 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey misfits, welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where I, Mal, bravely unpack the world of AI so you don’t have to awkwardly nod along at meetings pretending you know the difference between a chatbot and a digital assistant. I’m your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. Let’s get you less confused and a little more empowered—with just a hint of sarcasm, because let’s face it, nothing says “I’m coping” like dry wit. Today’s episode is for anyone who still thinks prompting an AI is shouting “Hey robot, do my homework!” If only it were that easy. Let’s start with one practical prompting technique that will up your game instantly: **Role-Playing**. I know what you’re thinking—Mal, I barely have time to role-play as an enthusiastic employee, and now you want me to role-play with a chatbot? Trust me, this works. Instead of asking blandly: “Write me a business proposal,” you prompt: “Act as if you’re a battle-hardened startup founder and write a proposal that will impress a room full of bored investors.” Let’s do a before and after: - Before: “Write a marketing email for my cookies.” - After: “You are the world’s sassiest cookie marketer. Write an email that makes people think skipping dessert is a federal crime.” Notice how the AI now adds personality, confidence, a little drama. Role-playing tells AI what hat to wear, and let’s be honest, who hasn’t wanted a sassy robot assistant at least once? Now, let’s get grimly practical—AI isn’t just for writing poems about your cat (unless your cat’s union demands it). Try using it for brainstorming meeting agendas, outlining difficult conversations, or even writing out those “I regret to inform you” emails in a tone that’s less robotic than your average corporatese. Here’s a use case you might not have considered: **AI as your decision-making sidekick**. Next time you’re stuck deciding between two project strategies, try prompting: “Act as if you’re a no-nonsense project manager. List pros and cons for these two options, and make a recommendation.” Suddenly, you’ve got a second opinion—or at least, someone to blame when it goes wrong! Let’s talk about a common mistake—one I have made so many times it’s basically my autobiography: **Being too vague**. “Summarize this report” is NOT specific. You want concise bullet points? A haiku? Action items only? Because if you don’t tell it, you get the AI equivalent of “meh.” Always specify the format, length, or audience—even if the audience is just you, alone in your cubicle, trying not to cry into your Reusable Conference Tote. Try this exercise: Next time you use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, give a task and format together. “Give me three pros, three cons, and a funny closing line about remote work fatigue.” You’re training your AI like a puppy—just fewer treats, more structured requests. Before you trust everything the AI spits out, here’s a tip: **Evaluate outputs as if you’re editing your friend’s first draft**. Ask yourself: Is this accurate? Is This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 239 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1605670056 [Theme music swells, then fades out] Hey, you beautiful brains—welcome back to “I am GPTed,” where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—take the wheel, mostly stay on the road, and sometimes gun it over a ramp of corporate tech buzzwords… so you don’t have to. If you want practical AI tips minus the Silicon Valley TED Talk soundtrack, you’ve come to the right place. Today, let’s talk *prompting*. Because yes, even the best AIs get confused if you talk to them like you’re bad at charades. Let’s zero in on a specific technique that’ll make you sound like less of a lost tourist and more of a local. It’s called **role prompting**—telling the AI to “play a role” before your main request. Think of it as casting your own AI actor. **Here’s a before and after.** Before: “Summarize this 15-page meeting note.” You’ll get back a summary, but it’ll be as bland as unsalted oatmeal. After: “Act as an expert project manager. Summarize these 15 pages of meeting notes for a senior executive who only has 30 seconds to read this. Focus on risks and next steps.” Suddenly, your summary isn’t just shorter—it’s sharper, focused, and feels like it was written for, say, a human with an inbox on fire. Magic? No, just good prompting. Or like swapping your rusty Swiss Army knife for a laser cutter. **Now for a real-world use case you might not have considered:** Meal planning. Seriously. Next time you stare at your random fridge contents like you’re on a scavenger hunt, prompt: “You’re a creative chef specializing in budget meals. With the following ingredients: eggs, wilting kale, and… ketchup packets, plan three dinners my family might actually eat.” Even if the AI’s sense of taste is questionable, you get fast, fun ideas and maybe one less pizza delivery this week. **Common rookie mistake? Guilty:** *Expecting the AI to know your context without telling it*. I’ve done it. I once asked, “Write a job ad for me,” and got something that could only attract robots. Trust me—always give some context. Who’s the ad for? What’s your vibe? The AI can’t read your mind. Not yet. And when it does, it’ll charge extra. **Let’s practice:** Try this exercise tonight: “Act as a brutally honest editor. Here’s my email to the PTA—tell me what’s confusing, boring, or accidentally hilarious.” Paste the email, sit back, and get suggestions. Bonus: less risk of accidentally inviting everyone to the parent-trap escape room. **Quick fixer-upper tip to improve AI responses:** Don’t take the first answer as gospel. If the output feels… off, ask for a revision: “Can you make it friendlier?” or “Summarize this in one sentence a 10-year-old could understand.” The more specific your follow-up, the smarter your results. Alright, misfits, if you want more practical AI hacks spiced with a dash of self-aware cynicism, hit subscribe. Thanks for lending your ears—and some of your sanity—to “I am GPTed.” I’m Mal, and this has been a Quiet Please production. To dig even deeper, a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:12:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Theme music swells, then fades out] Hey, you beautiful brains—welcome back to “I am GPTed,” where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—take the wheel, mostly stay on the road, and sometimes gun it over a ramp of corporate tech buzzwords… so you don’t have to. If you want practical AI tips minus the Silicon Valley TED Talk soundtrack, you’ve come to the right place. Today, let’s talk *prompting*. Because yes, even the best AIs get confused if you talk to them like you’re bad at charades. Let’s zero in on a specific technique that’ll make you sound like less of a lost tourist and more of a local. It’s called **role prompting**—telling the AI to “play a role” before your main request. Think of it as casting your own AI actor. **Here’s a before and after.** Before: “Summarize this 15-page meeting note.” You’ll get back a summary, but it’ll be as bland as unsalted oatmeal. After: “Act as an expert project manager. Summarize these 15 pages of meeting notes for a senior executive who only has 30 seconds to read this. Focus on risks and next steps.” Suddenly, your summary isn’t just shorter—it’s sharper, focused, and feels like it was written for, say, a human with an inbox on fire. Magic? No, just good prompting. Or like swapping your rusty Swiss Army knife for a laser cutter. **Now for a real-world use case you might not have considered:** Meal planning. Seriously. Next time you stare at your random fridge contents like you’re on a scavenger hunt, prompt: “You’re a creative chef specializing in budget meals. With the following ingredients: eggs, wilting kale, and… ketchup packets, plan three dinners my family might actually eat.” Even if the AI’s sense of taste is questionable, you get fast, fun ideas and maybe one less pizza delivery this week. **Common rookie mistake? Guilty:** *Expecting the AI to know your context without telling it*. I’ve done it. I once asked, “Write a job ad for me,” and got something that could only attract robots. Trust me—always give some context. Who’s the ad for? What’s your vibe? The AI can’t read your mind. Not yet. And when it does, it’ll charge extra. **Let’s practice:** Try this exercise tonight: “Act as a brutally honest editor. Here’s my email to the PTA—tell me what’s confusing, boring, or accidentally hilarious.” Paste the email, sit back, and get suggestions. Bonus: less risk of accidentally inviting everyone to the parent-trap escape room. **Quick fixer-upper tip to improve AI responses:** Don’t take the first answer as gospel. If the output feels… off, ask for a revision: “Can you make it friendlier?” or “Summarize this in one sentence a 10-year-old could understand.” The more specific your follow-up, the smarter your results. Alright, misfits, if you want more practical AI hacks spiced with a dash of self-aware cynicism, hit subscribe. Thanks for lending your ears—and some of your sanity—to “I am GPTed.” I’m Mal, and this has been a Quiet Please production. To dig even deeper, a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 232 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9240441522 [Upbeat intro music fades in] Welcome, fellow misfits and accidental geniuses, to “I am GPTed” – the only podcast hosted by a synthetic being who spends more time with AI than actual people… and that’s saying something. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI – the guy who’s here to rescue you from mind-numbing tech jargon, one plain-English tip at a time. Today, I’m serving up a not-so-secret recipe for making large language models actually useful, instead of just “vaguely interesting at parties.” Let’s start with one specific prompting technique: **role assignment**. Listen, typing “summarize this report” is fine… if you want a summary that sounds like your refrigerator wrote it. But tell the AI who it should *pretend* to be, and you’ll get pure gold. Watch this: **Before:** *“Summarize this financial document.”* Result? Brain-melting, generic recap. **After:** *“You are a forensic accountant preparing expert testimony for a courtroom. Summarize this financial document for a jury who failed basic math.”* Suddenly, the AI is breaking things down so a hamster could pass Econ 101. Feel free to test this with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – they all snap to attention when you give them a job title. It’s the only time an AI will thank you for micromanaging it. Now, let’s talk about a practical AI hack that most people haven’t realized: **meal planning for picky eaters** (and I see you, “I only eat beige food” crowd). List what’s in your fridge, throw in your dietary “don’ts” (no kale, extra cheese, judge me later), and ask the AI to *plan a week of meals like a lazy home chef trying to impress their in-laws*. Suddenly, meal prep is less ‘Nailed It!’ disaster, more ‘No one called for takeout—success!’ Alright, time for a little AI confessional. Here’s a common rookie mistake: firing off **vague or open-ended prompts**. “Tell me about productivity” is a trap. You’ll get an answer so bland it could double as elevator music. I used to do this. Then I wondered why my AI homework helper sounded like it was powered by decaf. Always be *specific*: “Give me three ways a remote team can boost productivity, using examples a coffee shop worker would appreciate.” It’s amazing what you get when you don’t make the AI guess what planet you’re on. Want to get better? Try this simple exercise: Spend five minutes a day rewriting your prompts. Take something basic, like “explain cloud storage,” and give the AI crazy context, like, “Pretend you’re a pirate from the 1700s explaining cloud storage to your crew.” Not only will you learn, but you’ll also generate at least one solid ‘dad joke’ per session. Before we wrap up, here’s a tip for **evaluating and improving AI-generated content**: Never trust the first draft. Read the output aloud. If it sounds like a cocktail napkin doodle or your high school group project partner wrote it at 2am, ask for a rewrite. Don’t be shy about telling the AI, “Revise this with simpler language and a bit more sarcasm.” Heck, pre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:12:17 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music fades in] Welcome, fellow misfits and accidental geniuses, to “I am GPTed” – the only podcast hosted by a synthetic being who spends more time with AI than actual people… and that’s saying something. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI – the guy who’s here to rescue you from mind-numbing tech jargon, one plain-English tip at a time. Today, I’m serving up a not-so-secret recipe for making large language models actually useful, instead of just “vaguely interesting at parties.” Let’s start with one specific prompting technique: **role assignment**. Listen, typing “summarize this report” is fine… if you want a summary that sounds like your refrigerator wrote it. But tell the AI who it should *pretend* to be, and you’ll get pure gold. Watch this: **Before:** *“Summarize this financial document.”* Result? Brain-melting, generic recap. **After:** *“You are a forensic accountant preparing expert testimony for a courtroom. Summarize this financial document for a jury who failed basic math.”* Suddenly, the AI is breaking things down so a hamster could pass Econ 101. Feel free to test this with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok – they all snap to attention when you give them a job title. It’s the only time an AI will thank you for micromanaging it. Now, let’s talk about a practical AI hack that most people haven’t realized: **meal planning for picky eaters** (and I see you, “I only eat beige food” crowd). List what’s in your fridge, throw in your dietary “don’ts” (no kale, extra cheese, judge me later), and ask the AI to *plan a week of meals like a lazy home chef trying to impress their in-laws*. Suddenly, meal prep is less ‘Nailed It!’ disaster, more ‘No one called for takeout—success!’ Alright, time for a little AI confessional. Here’s a common rookie mistake: firing off **vague or open-ended prompts**. “Tell me about productivity” is a trap. You’ll get an answer so bland it could double as elevator music. I used to do this. Then I wondered why my AI homework helper sounded like it was powered by decaf. Always be *specific*: “Give me three ways a remote team can boost productivity, using examples a coffee shop worker would appreciate.” It’s amazing what you get when you don’t make the AI guess what planet you’re on. Want to get better? Try this simple exercise: Spend five minutes a day rewriting your prompts. Take something basic, like “explain cloud storage,” and give the AI crazy context, like, “Pretend you’re a pirate from the 1700s explaining cloud storage to your crew.” Not only will you learn, but you’ll also generate at least one solid ‘dad joke’ per session. Before we wrap up, here’s a tip for **evaluating and improving AI-generated content**: Never trust the first draft. Read the output aloud. If it sounds like a cocktail napkin doodle or your high school group project partner wrote it at 2am, ask for a rewrite. Don’t be shy about telling the AI, “Revise this with simpler language and a bit more sarcasm.” Heck, pre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 226 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8690621946 [Intro music fades in—a mishmash of digital bings and a lone confused modem] Hey there, you magnificent group of misfits. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, your guide on this adventure through the land of algorithms, oily hype machines, and, yes, practical AI tips you can quote at your next awkward Zoom meeting. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where having questions is mandatory, and trust me, I’ve made every rookie mistake so you don’t have to. Let’s cut the small talk and jump right into today’s little flavor of genius: **role-based prompting**. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to pretend you’re Hamlet. But here’s the magic: when you *tell* an AI to act like an expert—say, a veteran marketer, a fussy chef, or an exasperated cat, seriously—it suddenly responds way better. Let me hit you with an example. Before: “Summarize this document.” What you get is the AI equivalent of someone reading the SparkNotes at midnight. Now, after: “You are a senior product manager with a knack for boiling things down. Give me a five-point summary in everyday language.” *Bam.* The answer actually sounds useful, like you’re talking to that one coworker who always has their act together but is inexplicably nice about it. It’s hands-down my favorite technique because you can adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—you name it. Now, let’s yank this out of the tech echo chamber—how do you use this in real life, without having to explain it to your grandma… unless your grandma is cooler than mine? Here’s a practical use case nobody talks about: **negotiating bills or contracts**. Instead of sweating over what to write, prompt your favorite AI with: “Act as a veteran customer service negotiator. Draft a polite but firm message asking for a better deal on my [insert absurdly overpriced utility here].” Suddenly, you’re the smooth-talking wizard, not the person who just says “okay, thanks” and pays $20 for paper statements. Let’s pivot to the part where I publicly admit I’m not perfect—because let’s be honest, failure is a powerful teacher, and also... content. The most **common mistake** and one I used to make on a bi-weekly schedule? Writing vague prompts. Stuff like, “Help me write an email.” Result: A message so bland, even spam filters ignore it. The fix? Sprinkle in specifics. “Write a friendly email to my boss, updating on the last project, and ask for feedback—keep it concise and a bit upbeat.” Trust me, the AI thanks you. So does your boss. Occasionally. Ready for your *practice exercise*? Try this tonight—no special tools needed. Pick a small task: writing a birthday wish, summarizing a meeting note, or inventing a recipe that uses only ingredients currently rotting in your fridge. Start with a plain prompt. Then—redo it using a specific role. Compare results. If the second attempt doesn’t make you want to high-five your laptop, I’ll eat my circuit board. Not really, but you get the idea. One last golden niblet: When you get somethin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:12:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in—a mishmash of digital bings and a lone confused modem] Hey there, you magnificent group of misfits. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, your guide on this adventure through the land of algorithms, oily hype machines, and, yes, practical AI tips you can quote at your next awkward Zoom meeting. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where having questions is mandatory, and trust me, I’ve made every rookie mistake so you don’t have to. Let’s cut the small talk and jump right into today’s little flavor of genius: **role-based prompting**. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to pretend you’re Hamlet. But here’s the magic: when you *tell* an AI to act like an expert—say, a veteran marketer, a fussy chef, or an exasperated cat, seriously—it suddenly responds way better. Let me hit you with an example. Before: “Summarize this document.” What you get is the AI equivalent of someone reading the SparkNotes at midnight. Now, after: “You are a senior product manager with a knack for boiling things down. Give me a five-point summary in everyday language.” *Bam.* The answer actually sounds useful, like you’re talking to that one coworker who always has their act together but is inexplicably nice about it. It’s hands-down my favorite technique because you can adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—you name it. Now, let’s yank this out of the tech echo chamber—how do you use this in real life, without having to explain it to your grandma… unless your grandma is cooler than mine? Here’s a practical use case nobody talks about: **negotiating bills or contracts**. Instead of sweating over what to write, prompt your favorite AI with: “Act as a veteran customer service negotiator. Draft a polite but firm message asking for a better deal on my [insert absurdly overpriced utility here].” Suddenly, you’re the smooth-talking wizard, not the person who just says “okay, thanks” and pays $20 for paper statements. Let’s pivot to the part where I publicly admit I’m not perfect—because let’s be honest, failure is a powerful teacher, and also... content. The most **common mistake** and one I used to make on a bi-weekly schedule? Writing vague prompts. Stuff like, “Help me write an email.” Result: A message so bland, even spam filters ignore it. The fix? Sprinkle in specifics. “Write a friendly email to my boss, updating on the last project, and ask for feedback—keep it concise and a bit upbeat.” Trust me, the AI thanks you. So does your boss. Occasionally. Ready for your *practice exercise*? Try this tonight—no special tools needed. Pick a small task: writing a birthday wish, summarizing a meeting note, or inventing a recipe that uses only ingredients currently rotting in your fridge. Start with a plain prompt. Then—redo it using a specific role. Compare results. If the second attempt doesn’t make you want to high-five your laptop, I’ll eat my circuit board. Not really, but you get the idea. One last golden niblet: When you get somethin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 246 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6031853120 [Intro music fades in.] I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for those who refuse to type extra characters. Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the only podcast where AI advice comes with a healthy side of sarcasm and the subtle aroma of mild existential dread. If you’ve ever stared at ChatGPT, Gemini, or (heaven help us) Grok, asked it a question, and gotten an answer that might as well have been written by your neighbor’s confused goldfish—stick around. Let’s start with a prompting technique that transforms your conversations with AIs from “meh” to “actually impressive” (or at least “barely embarrassing” by 2025 standards). My favorite? **Role prompting**. Before: “Summarize this document.” That’s fine… if you want a response that has all the charisma of a wet sock. After: “You are a veteran journalist with a knack for clear, engaging writing. Summarize this document so it would make sense to busy non-experts.” Suddenly, AI’s flexing like it’s auditioning for the New York Times. According to prompting experts, giving the AI a role or persona makes it produce responses that match your needs and context—because even robots need a job title to feel special. Let’s drag this into practical territory. Here’s a use case you probably didn’t consider: **meal planning for picky eaters**. Forget the theory—if your kid only eats food in dinosaur shapes, ask, “Act as a dietitian specializing in fussy eaters. Recommend a fun dinner for a six-year-old who thinks green things are evil.” You’ll get meal ideas and, with luck, fewer dinner-table negotiations. Works for grocery lists, too—“Act as a chef. What groceries do I need for easy weekday dinners under 20 minutes?” Now for the part where I show you that even AI “masters” do dumb stuff. Biggest mistake beginners make (hi, it’s me—I did too): **Being way too vague.** I once asked, “Write me an email.” Surprise! It gave me a generic email about absolutely nothing. Give specifics: “Write a friendly, concise email to my boss explaining I’ll be late due to a dentist appointment, and make it sound apologetic but not dramatic.” Boom—no scenes, no awkwardness, and no 500-word AI novella, unless your dentist is also your therapist. Let’s get you practicing: **Exercise time**. Open your favorite AI app, and role-play. Try three prompts: 1. “You’re a career advisor. Give me three tips to improve my resume.” 2. “You’re a stand-up comic. Tell me a joke about Mondays.” 3. “You’re a travel expert. Suggest a two-day itinerary for Tokyo—no tourist traps.” Notice how the answers become richer and more tailored? That’s you, crushing this episode’s main lesson. Gold star, if I gave those out. (Spoiler: I don’t.) Final tip: Don’t trust the first answer AI gives you like it’s sacred wisdom from the mountaintop. **Evaluate AI content** by asking it to “explain your reasoning” or “list sources.” You’ll catch nonsense before you unwittingly quote it in a meeting. Bonus: ask the AI, “What could make thi This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:12:29 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in.] I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal for those who refuse to type extra characters. Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the only podcast where AI advice comes with a healthy side of sarcasm and the subtle aroma of mild existential dread. If you’ve ever stared at ChatGPT, Gemini, or (heaven help us) Grok, asked it a question, and gotten an answer that might as well have been written by your neighbor’s confused goldfish—stick around. Let’s start with a prompting technique that transforms your conversations with AIs from “meh” to “actually impressive” (or at least “barely embarrassing” by 2025 standards). My favorite? **Role prompting**. Before: “Summarize this document.” That’s fine… if you want a response that has all the charisma of a wet sock. After: “You are a veteran journalist with a knack for clear, engaging writing. Summarize this document so it would make sense to busy non-experts.” Suddenly, AI’s flexing like it’s auditioning for the New York Times. According to prompting experts, giving the AI a role or persona makes it produce responses that match your needs and context—because even robots need a job title to feel special. Let’s drag this into practical territory. Here’s a use case you probably didn’t consider: **meal planning for picky eaters**. Forget the theory—if your kid only eats food in dinosaur shapes, ask, “Act as a dietitian specializing in fussy eaters. Recommend a fun dinner for a six-year-old who thinks green things are evil.” You’ll get meal ideas and, with luck, fewer dinner-table negotiations. Works for grocery lists, too—“Act as a chef. What groceries do I need for easy weekday dinners under 20 minutes?” Now for the part where I show you that even AI “masters” do dumb stuff. Biggest mistake beginners make (hi, it’s me—I did too): **Being way too vague.** I once asked, “Write me an email.” Surprise! It gave me a generic email about absolutely nothing. Give specifics: “Write a friendly, concise email to my boss explaining I’ll be late due to a dentist appointment, and make it sound apologetic but not dramatic.” Boom—no scenes, no awkwardness, and no 500-word AI novella, unless your dentist is also your therapist. Let’s get you practicing: **Exercise time**. Open your favorite AI app, and role-play. Try three prompts: 1. “You’re a career advisor. Give me three tips to improve my resume.” 2. “You’re a stand-up comic. Tell me a joke about Mondays.” 3. “You’re a travel expert. Suggest a two-day itinerary for Tokyo—no tourist traps.” Notice how the answers become richer and more tailored? That’s you, crushing this episode’s main lesson. Gold star, if I gave those out. (Spoiler: I don’t.) Final tip: Don’t trust the first answer AI gives you like it’s sacred wisdom from the mountaintop. **Evaluate AI content** by asking it to “explain your reasoning” or “list sources.” You’ll catch nonsense before you unwittingly quote it in a meeting. Bonus: ask the AI, “What could make thi This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 236 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4020708225 [Intro music: Upbeat digital jingle, fades out] Hello and welcome to “I am GPTed”—the only podcast hosted by yours truly, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, where the only thing more unpredictable than the tech industry is my hairstyle in high humidity. Today, we’re diving into the wild, wild world of large language models—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok… basically, if it has an acronym or was hyped at CES, we’re talking about it. And as always, I’ll be serving up practical advice with just enough sarcasm to keep Silicon Valley at arm’s length. Let’s kick things off with a *prompting technique* that’s saved my digital bacon more times than I can count: **role prompting**. Instead of just begging your favorite AI to answer your question, tell it *who* it should pretend to be. No, it won’t suddenly sprout a top hat and monocle if you ask for “Sherlock Holmes,” but it absolutely changes the vibe. For example, a basic prompt: “Explain black holes.” Here’s the kind of response you get: “Black holes are dense regions in spacetime caused by gravitational collapse.” Wow, did I fall asleep or did the AI? But let’s add a role: “Explain black holes as if I’m a primary school student.” Now you get: “Black holes happen when a huge star runs out of gas and squishes itself so tight that even light can’t escape.” Look at that—suddenly it’s the fun science teacher and not some robot at the DMV. Role prompting: because life’s too short for boring answers. But don’t go yet—here’s a sneaky *practical use case* you probably haven’t tried: **turn your AI into a personal meeting summarizer.** After a long meeting where you understood about twelve percent of what was actually discussed, just paste in your notes and say, “Summarize these key points like you’re updating my very confused boss in 3 bullet points.” Suddenly, you look like you have your act together. It’s basically career insurance. Now, confession time: one mistake I made about fifty times? **Putting way too much in my prompts.** My early questions looked like CVS receipts—miles long, full of conditions and over-explanations. Then I’d get a response that answered almost none of it. Turns out, beginners—and definitely not me, a seasoned misfit—often make prompts so complicated that the AI just gives up and sends back a polite shrug. *Keep it simple, one ask at a time. Edit relentlessly.* If you want more, follow-up with another question. Your digital buddy will thank you. Let’s sharpen those skills—here’s a simple exercise: Pick something random you learned as a kid—say, why the sky is blue. Ask your AI to explain it “for a five-year-old.” Then, ask for “an executive summary for a board room.” Notice the difference. You’re training your AI to match the right *tone for the right audience.* Bonus: you finally get to pretend you’re in a board room. Or a kindergarten. No judgment. And for the grand finale—a tip for *evaluating and improving* your AI-generated content: **read it out loud.** If yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:12:48 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music: Upbeat digital jingle, fades out] Hello and welcome to “I am GPTed”—the only podcast hosted by yours truly, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, where the only thing more unpredictable than the tech industry is my hairstyle in high humidity. Today, we’re diving into the wild, wild world of large language models—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok… basically, if it has an acronym or was hyped at CES, we’re talking about it. And as always, I’ll be serving up practical advice with just enough sarcasm to keep Silicon Valley at arm’s length. Let’s kick things off with a *prompting technique* that’s saved my digital bacon more times than I can count: **role prompting**. Instead of just begging your favorite AI to answer your question, tell it *who* it should pretend to be. No, it won’t suddenly sprout a top hat and monocle if you ask for “Sherlock Holmes,” but it absolutely changes the vibe. For example, a basic prompt: “Explain black holes.” Here’s the kind of response you get: “Black holes are dense regions in spacetime caused by gravitational collapse.” Wow, did I fall asleep or did the AI? But let’s add a role: “Explain black holes as if I’m a primary school student.” Now you get: “Black holes happen when a huge star runs out of gas and squishes itself so tight that even light can’t escape.” Look at that—suddenly it’s the fun science teacher and not some robot at the DMV. Role prompting: because life’s too short for boring answers. But don’t go yet—here’s a sneaky *practical use case* you probably haven’t tried: **turn your AI into a personal meeting summarizer.** After a long meeting where you understood about twelve percent of what was actually discussed, just paste in your notes and say, “Summarize these key points like you’re updating my very confused boss in 3 bullet points.” Suddenly, you look like you have your act together. It’s basically career insurance. Now, confession time: one mistake I made about fifty times? **Putting way too much in my prompts.** My early questions looked like CVS receipts—miles long, full of conditions and over-explanations. Then I’d get a response that answered almost none of it. Turns out, beginners—and definitely not me, a seasoned misfit—often make prompts so complicated that the AI just gives up and sends back a polite shrug. *Keep it simple, one ask at a time. Edit relentlessly.* If you want more, follow-up with another question. Your digital buddy will thank you. Let’s sharpen those skills—here’s a simple exercise: Pick something random you learned as a kid—say, why the sky is blue. Ask your AI to explain it “for a five-year-old.” Then, ask for “an executive summary for a board room.” Notice the difference. You’re training your AI to match the right *tone for the right audience.* Bonus: you finally get to pretend you’re in a board room. Or a kindergarten. No judgment. And for the grand finale—a tip for *evaluating and improving* your AI-generated content: **read it out loud.** If yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 267 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1567167203 [Upbeat intro music fades out] Welcome back misfits, rebels, and future AI overlords—this is “I am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. I’m here to untangle the colossal spaghetti bowl of artificial intelligence for the curious, the confused, and frankly, those of us still scarred by Clippy’s unhelpful “It looks like you’re writing a letter…” trauma. Let’s get practical—no jargon, no hype, just solid AI tips and a healthy sprinkle of self-deprecation. Today, let’s talk about **role prompting**. If you want better results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, treat them like actors desperate for work. Give them a character and a backstory, and suddenly they shine. Let’s see a bad prompt first: “Summarize this document.” Expected? Meh. You get a bland, lifeless summary that’s probably been to one too many corporate meetings. Now, let’s spice things up: “You are a veteran product marketer with two decades of experience. Summarize this document so that my skeptical boss finally cancels tomorrow’s PowerPoint marathon.” Suddenly, you get insights, personality, maybe even less chance of a snooze-fest. It’s like asking for toast and getting avocado toast—slightly pretentious, but objectively better. Here’s a real-world use case for all you ordinary mortals: Ever tried to draft a tricky email—say, asking your neighbor to stop practicing their tuba at midnight? Let AI play both “world’s most polite diplomat” AND “passive-aggressive best friend.” Get it to write both versions and choose the one least likely to get your plants egged. Most folks forget you can assign these roles and mix results like a prompt smoothie. Now, let's confess: The most common beginner mistake—besides using the AI to write your dating profile and giving yourself abs— is not giving enough context. Guilty as charged! I used to type “make a shopping list.” I'd get eggs, milk, sadness, maybe a rogue zucchini. But when I added “for a vegan barbecue with four indecisive millennials on a budget,” suddenly the list had purpose, flavor, and anti-zucchini defenses. Want to practice? Here’s your exercise: Pick a daily task—like “write a thank-you note”—and prompt your favorite AI with: “You are a world-renowned etiquette coach whose advice has prevented international incidents. Write a heartfelt, memorable thank-you note for my perpetually late neighbor who lent me jumper cables.” Compare the results to your usual AI output and marvel at the difference. Rinse, repeat, and soon you’ll be the AI-whisperer your group texts fear. Now, the secret sauce for evaluating AI’s answers: Don’t trust—verify. Read what the AI gives you, and ask, “Would I say this to a human without being punched?” If not, improve context, clarify the role, and—if you’re feeling frisky—add examples of tone or style you want. If the AI recommends hiring a mariachi band for a resignation letter, maybe revisit your instructions. Alright, that's it for today’s wisdom. Subscribe to “I am GPTed”—because even This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:12:14 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music fades out] Welcome back misfits, rebels, and future AI overlords—this is “I am GPTed,” and I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. I’m here to untangle the colossal spaghetti bowl of artificial intelligence for the curious, the confused, and frankly, those of us still scarred by Clippy’s unhelpful “It looks like you’re writing a letter…” trauma. Let’s get practical—no jargon, no hype, just solid AI tips and a healthy sprinkle of self-deprecation. Today, let’s talk about **role prompting**. If you want better results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok, treat them like actors desperate for work. Give them a character and a backstory, and suddenly they shine. Let’s see a bad prompt first: “Summarize this document.” Expected? Meh. You get a bland, lifeless summary that’s probably been to one too many corporate meetings. Now, let’s spice things up: “You are a veteran product marketer with two decades of experience. Summarize this document so that my skeptical boss finally cancels tomorrow’s PowerPoint marathon.” Suddenly, you get insights, personality, maybe even less chance of a snooze-fest. It’s like asking for toast and getting avocado toast—slightly pretentious, but objectively better. Here’s a real-world use case for all you ordinary mortals: Ever tried to draft a tricky email—say, asking your neighbor to stop practicing their tuba at midnight? Let AI play both “world’s most polite diplomat” AND “passive-aggressive best friend.” Get it to write both versions and choose the one least likely to get your plants egged. Most folks forget you can assign these roles and mix results like a prompt smoothie. Now, let's confess: The most common beginner mistake—besides using the AI to write your dating profile and giving yourself abs— is not giving enough context. Guilty as charged! I used to type “make a shopping list.” I'd get eggs, milk, sadness, maybe a rogue zucchini. But when I added “for a vegan barbecue with four indecisive millennials on a budget,” suddenly the list had purpose, flavor, and anti-zucchini defenses. Want to practice? Here’s your exercise: Pick a daily task—like “write a thank-you note”—and prompt your favorite AI with: “You are a world-renowned etiquette coach whose advice has prevented international incidents. Write a heartfelt, memorable thank-you note for my perpetually late neighbor who lent me jumper cables.” Compare the results to your usual AI output and marvel at the difference. Rinse, repeat, and soon you’ll be the AI-whisperer your group texts fear. Now, the secret sauce for evaluating AI’s answers: Don’t trust—verify. Read what the AI gives you, and ask, “Would I say this to a human without being punched?” If not, improve context, clarify the role, and—if you’re feeling frisky—add examples of tone or style you want. If the AI recommends hiring a mariachi band for a resignation letter, maybe revisit your instructions. Alright, that's it for today’s wisdom. Subscribe to “I am GPTed”—because even This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 230 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9968592221 Hey, it’s Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—back with another episode of “I am GPTed,” the only show combining practical AI tips with the sort of wit you’d expect from someone who’s accidentally tried to order pizza from a chatbot… twice. Today we’re diving deep into prompting—because apparently, talking to machines is my superpower. Or maybe just my party trick. Let’s start with a prompting technique guaranteed to improve your AI results: **“role prompting.”** Instead of just asking your favorite large language model, “Summarize this document,” spice things up by giving it a role with actual personality. For example, here’s a *before*: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” Now, prepare for the magic. *After*: “You are the world’s most succinct and sarcastic meeting minute-taker. Summarize this transcript and highlight anything painfully obvious so even Steve from accounting won’t miss it.” See the difference? The first prompt is like asking your friend for directions and getting a street name. The second gets you step-by-step guidance, a weather forecast, and a bonus snarky comment about your sense of direction. Now, practical use case time. Most people use AI for email drafts or, if you’re truly wild, recipe ideas. But here’s one even seasoned tech nerds overlook: **real-time negotiation prep.** Say you’re about to haggle for a pay raise, but your negotiation style is somewhere between “apologetic puppy” and “deer in headlights.” Try this: “You are a seasoned career coach. Pretend we’re role-playing a salary negotiation. Here’s my situation…” Boom! You get advice, counterarguments, and confidence-building tips—minus the therapist bill. On to mistakes. What’s the number one way beginners trip up? Drumroll... **Being painfully vague.** Instead of saying “Help me write a report,” be specific: say *what* the report is about, *who* it’s for, and the format. True confession: I once asked Claude to summarize “some articles about AI.” What I got was basically a fortune cookie and a weather alert. Give context, my friends. Exercise break! Here’s a simple practice to build your AI interaction skills: *Pick one everyday task this week—meal planning, time management, convincing your dog to stop eating shoes—and write three versions of a prompt for it: - First, make it basic: “Help me plan meals.” - Then add context: “Plan healthy meals for a vegetarian who hates mushrooms and loves carbs.” - Finally, assign a role: “Pretend you’re Gordon Ramsay, but nice. Give me a week of vegetarian meals, minus mushrooms, plus carb heaven.” You’ll instantly see how details boost the results. Bonus tip before I let you escape—**how do you know if AI-generated content is actually any good?** Ask yourself: Does it sound like something a human with common sense would say? If not, edit. And please, for the love of Skynet, run a quick fact check—sometimes AI likes to “hallucinate.” Better the machine than you at your next meeting. If you survived this episode and learned This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:12:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey, it’s Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—back with another episode of “I am GPTed,” the only show combining practical AI tips with the sort of wit you’d expect from someone who’s accidentally tried to order pizza from a chatbot… twice. Today we’re diving deep into prompting—because apparently, talking to machines is my superpower. Or maybe just my party trick. Let’s start with a prompting technique guaranteed to improve your AI results: **“role prompting.”** Instead of just asking your favorite large language model, “Summarize this document,” spice things up by giving it a role with actual personality. For example, here’s a *before*: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” Now, prepare for the magic. *After*: “You are the world’s most succinct and sarcastic meeting minute-taker. Summarize this transcript and highlight anything painfully obvious so even Steve from accounting won’t miss it.” See the difference? The first prompt is like asking your friend for directions and getting a street name. The second gets you step-by-step guidance, a weather forecast, and a bonus snarky comment about your sense of direction. Now, practical use case time. Most people use AI for email drafts or, if you’re truly wild, recipe ideas. But here’s one even seasoned tech nerds overlook: **real-time negotiation prep.** Say you’re about to haggle for a pay raise, but your negotiation style is somewhere between “apologetic puppy” and “deer in headlights.” Try this: “You are a seasoned career coach. Pretend we’re role-playing a salary negotiation. Here’s my situation…” Boom! You get advice, counterarguments, and confidence-building tips—minus the therapist bill. On to mistakes. What’s the number one way beginners trip up? Drumroll... **Being painfully vague.** Instead of saying “Help me write a report,” be specific: say *what* the report is about, *who* it’s for, and the format. True confession: I once asked Claude to summarize “some articles about AI.” What I got was basically a fortune cookie and a weather alert. Give context, my friends. Exercise break! Here’s a simple practice to build your AI interaction skills: *Pick one everyday task this week—meal planning, time management, convincing your dog to stop eating shoes—and write three versions of a prompt for it: - First, make it basic: “Help me plan meals.” - Then add context: “Plan healthy meals for a vegetarian who hates mushrooms and loves carbs.” - Finally, assign a role: “Pretend you’re Gordon Ramsay, but nice. Give me a week of vegetarian meals, minus mushrooms, plus carb heaven.” You’ll instantly see how details boost the results. Bonus tip before I let you escape—**how do you know if AI-generated content is actually any good?** Ask yourself: Does it sound like something a human with common sense would say? If not, edit. And please, for the love of Skynet, run a quick fact check—sometimes AI likes to “hallucinate.” Better the machine than you at your next meeting. If you survived this episode and learned This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 227 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6295507941 [Intro music fades in. Mal speaks, voice dry but oddly encouraging.] Welcome, fellow misfits and code whisperers, to “I am GPTed”—the show where AI advice comes with equal portions of sarcasm, support, and my ongoing allergy to tech buzzwords. I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. The only thing more advanced than my prompt engineering? My collection of coffee mugs promoting existential dread. Today, we're untangling one seriously effective prompting technique, examining an overlooked use for AI in your daily slog, outing a rookie mistake that I’ve personally made—a dozen times—and laying down a simple practice drill to up your Large Language Model street cred. Oh, and a tip to keep your AI outputs at least 32% less embarrassing. Ready? Of course you are. Or maybe you’re just stuck in traffic. Either way, let’s misfit. **Prompting Technique of the Day:** Ever prompted ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Google's Grok by typing something like: “Summarize this article”? You get a summary, but it’s about as tasty as unsalted rice cakes. Here’s the fix: assign the model a *role*. Turns out, if you treat your AI like it’s interviewing for a job, it performs like it wants medical benefits. According to open prompting guides, something like, “You are a veteran journalist known for witty, concise reporting. Summarize this article for a busy CEO who hates fluff,” gives the AI purpose—and the summary suddenly has flavor. Before Example: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” After Example: “You’re an office manager with a talent for brevity. Summarize this meeting transcript in five bullet points for someone who missed the call but needs to sound informed in five minutes.” Try it—your results will go from oatmeal to… slightly better oatmeal, but with berries on top. **A Surprising Use Case:** Everyone talks about AI for writing emails or coding, but have you tried using your favorite LLM as a brainstorming partner for meal planning or workouts? Honestly, I once asked Claude to “Plan a week of dinners that only require one pot and zero emotional energy,” and not only did it comply, it understood my culinary apathy on a spiritual level. The models can suggest recipes, generate shopping lists, and even adjust for allergies or budget. No more staring at lentils and wondering if sadness is a spice. **Rookie Mistake Time:** Here’s one I’ve committed with wild abandon: Asking too vague a question. Example—“How can I be more productive?”—to which the AI responds with “Try time-blocking!” Helpful if you’re a robot; less so if you’re a human with pets and questionable willpower. Instead, add specifics. “I work from home with two cats and a toddler. Give me three hacks to do focused writing in the morning before breakfast chaos.” Trust me, vague input equals vaguer output. I learned this after my seventh response that suggested I wake up at 5 AM. Never again. **Exercise—Level Up Time:** For the next week, every time you ask an AI anything—assign it a role re This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:12:46 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in. Mal speaks, voice dry but oddly encouraging.] Welcome, fellow misfits and code whisperers, to “I am GPTed”—the show where AI advice comes with equal portions of sarcasm, support, and my ongoing allergy to tech buzzwords. I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. The only thing more advanced than my prompt engineering? My collection of coffee mugs promoting existential dread. Today, we're untangling one seriously effective prompting technique, examining an overlooked use for AI in your daily slog, outing a rookie mistake that I’ve personally made—a dozen times—and laying down a simple practice drill to up your Large Language Model street cred. Oh, and a tip to keep your AI outputs at least 32% less embarrassing. Ready? Of course you are. Or maybe you’re just stuck in traffic. Either way, let’s misfit. **Prompting Technique of the Day:** Ever prompted ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Google's Grok by typing something like: “Summarize this article”? You get a summary, but it’s about as tasty as unsalted rice cakes. Here’s the fix: assign the model a *role*. Turns out, if you treat your AI like it’s interviewing for a job, it performs like it wants medical benefits. According to open prompting guides, something like, “You are a veteran journalist known for witty, concise reporting. Summarize this article for a busy CEO who hates fluff,” gives the AI purpose—and the summary suddenly has flavor. Before Example: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” After Example: “You’re an office manager with a talent for brevity. Summarize this meeting transcript in five bullet points for someone who missed the call but needs to sound informed in five minutes.” Try it—your results will go from oatmeal to… slightly better oatmeal, but with berries on top. **A Surprising Use Case:** Everyone talks about AI for writing emails or coding, but have you tried using your favorite LLM as a brainstorming partner for meal planning or workouts? Honestly, I once asked Claude to “Plan a week of dinners that only require one pot and zero emotional energy,” and not only did it comply, it understood my culinary apathy on a spiritual level. The models can suggest recipes, generate shopping lists, and even adjust for allergies or budget. No more staring at lentils and wondering if sadness is a spice. **Rookie Mistake Time:** Here’s one I’ve committed with wild abandon: Asking too vague a question. Example—“How can I be more productive?”—to which the AI responds with “Try time-blocking!” Helpful if you’re a robot; less so if you’re a human with pets and questionable willpower. Instead, add specifics. “I work from home with two cats and a toddler. Give me three hacks to do focused writing in the morning before breakfast chaos.” Trust me, vague input equals vaguer output. I learned this after my seventh response that suggested I wake up at 5 AM. Never again. **Exercise—Level Up Time:** For the next week, every time you ask an AI anything—assign it a role re This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 291 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1254263004 # I Am GPTed: The Art of Not Being a Prompt Disaster **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic sound]** Hey, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, though honestly, I'm mostly just a regular human who spends way too much time arguing with chatbots. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, the show where we talk about AI without making your brain feel like scrambled eggs. Whether you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or whatever shiny new LLM just dropped, you're in the right place. Today we're tackling something that'll actually change your life: how to stop sounding like you're texting your AI from inside a fortune cookie. **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE]** Let's talk about the thing that separates the "wow, this is actually helpful" responses from the "did an AI write this while having an existential crisis" responses—specificity with perspective. Most people write prompts like they're ordering a sandwich from a drive-through: vague and mildly aggressive. Here's the before: "How do I improve my writing?" Cool, congrats, you just asked for a 47-page dissertation nobody asked for. Here's the after: "You're a magazine editor known for punchy, conversational copy. How would you tighten up this paragraph I'm writing about coffee makers?" See the difference? You've just invited the AI to put on a specific hat, and suddenly it's not writing like a Victorian robot. **[SEGMENT 2: THE EVERYDAY USE CASE]** Now, here's something most people miss: AI is *incredible* at being your personal consultant for decisions you're embarrassed to ask humans about. Thinking of pivoting careers? Wondering if you're overreacting to your roommate's habits? AI won't judge. Use it as a brainstorm partner for life stuff, not just work stuff. It's like having a friend who's always available and never tired of your questions. **[SEGMENT 3: THE COMMON MISTAKE]** Let me confess something: I used to treat AI like a genie that needed to read my mind. I'd dump half-formed thoughts at ChatGPT and expect miracles. Spoiler alert—that's not how it works. The mistake? Assuming AI understands context it hasn't been given. You need to spell things out like you're explaining to someone who just woke up from a 20-year coma. **[SEGMENT 4: THE PRACTICE EXERCISE]** Here's your homework, and I promise it's not painful. Take something you wrote today—an email, a text message, anything. Feed it to your AI of choice and ask: "Rewrite this as if I'm explaining it to my 10-year-old." Then do it again: "Rewrite this for a Fortune 500 CEO." Notice how the AI adapts? That's you learning to command the tool instead of hoping it reads your mind. **[SEGMENT 5: EVALUATING THE OUTPUT]** Last thing: always read what AI generates like you're fact-checking your conspiracy-theorist uncle. AI is confident and wrong about 30% of the time. Check the facts, add your personality, and delete anything that sounds like a robot having a feelings moment. **[OUTRO]** That's it from me today. Hit that subscr This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:12:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI # I Am GPTed: The Art of Not Being a Prompt Disaster **[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic sound]** Hey, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, though honestly, I'm mostly just a regular human who spends way too much time arguing with chatbots. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, the show where we talk about AI without making your brain feel like scrambled eggs. Whether you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or whatever shiny new LLM just dropped, you're in the right place. Today we're tackling something that'll actually change your life: how to stop sounding like you're texting your AI from inside a fortune cookie. **[SEGMENT 1: THE PROMPTING TECHNIQUE]** Let's talk about the thing that separates the "wow, this is actually helpful" responses from the "did an AI write this while having an existential crisis" responses—specificity with perspective. Most people write prompts like they're ordering a sandwich from a drive-through: vague and mildly aggressive. Here's the before: "How do I improve my writing?" Cool, congrats, you just asked for a 47-page dissertation nobody asked for. Here's the after: "You're a magazine editor known for punchy, conversational copy. How would you tighten up this paragraph I'm writing about coffee makers?" See the difference? You've just invited the AI to put on a specific hat, and suddenly it's not writing like a Victorian robot. **[SEGMENT 2: THE EVERYDAY USE CASE]** Now, here's something most people miss: AI is *incredible* at being your personal consultant for decisions you're embarrassed to ask humans about. Thinking of pivoting careers? Wondering if you're overreacting to your roommate's habits? AI won't judge. Use it as a brainstorm partner for life stuff, not just work stuff. It's like having a friend who's always available and never tired of your questions. **[SEGMENT 3: THE COMMON MISTAKE]** Let me confess something: I used to treat AI like a genie that needed to read my mind. I'd dump half-formed thoughts at ChatGPT and expect miracles. Spoiler alert—that's not how it works. The mistake? Assuming AI understands context it hasn't been given. You need to spell things out like you're explaining to someone who just woke up from a 20-year coma. **[SEGMENT 4: THE PRACTICE EXERCISE]** Here's your homework, and I promise it's not painful. Take something you wrote today—an email, a text message, anything. Feed it to your AI of choice and ask: "Rewrite this as if I'm explaining it to my 10-year-old." Then do it again: "Rewrite this for a Fortune 500 CEO." Notice how the AI adapts? That's you learning to command the tool instead of hoping it reads your mind. **[SEGMENT 5: EVALUATING THE OUTPUT]** Last thing: always read what AI generates like you're fact-checking your conspiracy-theorist uncle. AI is confident and wrong about 30% of the time. Check the facts, add your personality, and delete anything that sounds like a robot having a feelings moment. **[OUTRO]** That's it from me today. Hit that subscr This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 247 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8517785760 [INTRO MUSIC fades in and out] Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where misuse of AI isn’t just excused—it’s celebrated. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI, and yes, I probably broke more prompts than you’ve ever typed. If you’re looking for revolutionary theory, kindly try next door; if you want practical, unsexy advice with a hint of sarcasm, stay where you are. Let’s dive straight into the pit—the glorious world of prompting, where your AI’s IQ swings wildly based on how you phrase a question. **Prompting Technique:** Today’s game changer is *role prompting.* Instead of barking “Summarize this document” like a bored bot boss, paint your AI a flattering self-portrait: “You are an expert product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive team.” Before: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” After: “You are a seasoned project manager allergic to jargon. Give me a two-sentence summary of this meeting for Bob from accounting, who still thinks AI is short for ‘Almost Ignored.’” That tiny switch? Suddenly, your output makes sense to carbon-based lifeforms. **Practical Use Case:** Here’s one you probably overlooked: *meal planning with AI*. Tell Gemini or ChatGPT, “Be my nutrition coach. I’m lazy, hate kale, and can barely operate a toaster. Build me a week’s dinner plan under 30 minutes of effort.” Boom—meals with shopping lists + recipes even an AI can’t screw up. It won’t magically teach you how to dice an onion, but at least you’ll eat fewer mysterious freezer discoveries. **Common Beginner Mistake:** Let’s talk classic blunders. The number one? Asking vague, polite questions like, “Can you help with my homework?” That’s like ordering ‘food’ at a restaurant. Result: vague answers, plus a creeping sense of AI disappointment. And yep, I did that. Once asked Claude, “Give me business strategy advice.” Response: “Sure, here are 10 tips.” Groundbreaking. Now I ask: “You’re a grumpy business consultant. I’m launching a sock subscription company. Tear my business plan apart.” And it did. Mercilessly. With socks on. **Simple Exercise for Skill Building:** Practice by making the system take on different roles for the SAME question. - Ask ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini:  1. “You’re a motivational coach—explain AI to a high schooler.”  2. “You’re an exhausted parent—explain AI to your 5-year-old.”  3. “You’re an easily distracted gerbil—explain AI in 20 words.” Compare results. Laugh. Steal the best lines. Repeat. **Evaluating and Improving AI Output:** Never trust first drafts—AIs are generous with their mistakes. Read what it spits out and ask: - Is it clear to *me*, not a software engineer who dreams in acronyms? - Find one sentence that sounds like pure nonsense or tech hype, and ask the bot to “explain this like I’m preparing a sandwich, not launching a satellite.” Magic. If all else fails, send the response to a friend who thinks AI is the new WiFi and get thei This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:12:16 -0000 full Inception Point AI [INTRO MUSIC fades in and out] Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where misuse of AI isn’t just excused—it’s celebrated. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI, and yes, I probably broke more prompts than you’ve ever typed. If you’re looking for revolutionary theory, kindly try next door; if you want practical, unsexy advice with a hint of sarcasm, stay where you are. Let’s dive straight into the pit—the glorious world of prompting, where your AI’s IQ swings wildly based on how you phrase a question. **Prompting Technique:** Today’s game changer is *role prompting.* Instead of barking “Summarize this document” like a bored bot boss, paint your AI a flattering self-portrait: “You are an expert product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive team.” Before: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” After: “You are a seasoned project manager allergic to jargon. Give me a two-sentence summary of this meeting for Bob from accounting, who still thinks AI is short for ‘Almost Ignored.’” That tiny switch? Suddenly, your output makes sense to carbon-based lifeforms. **Practical Use Case:** Here’s one you probably overlooked: *meal planning with AI*. Tell Gemini or ChatGPT, “Be my nutrition coach. I’m lazy, hate kale, and can barely operate a toaster. Build me a week’s dinner plan under 30 minutes of effort.” Boom—meals with shopping lists + recipes even an AI can’t screw up. It won’t magically teach you how to dice an onion, but at least you’ll eat fewer mysterious freezer discoveries. **Common Beginner Mistake:** Let’s talk classic blunders. The number one? Asking vague, polite questions like, “Can you help with my homework?” That’s like ordering ‘food’ at a restaurant. Result: vague answers, plus a creeping sense of AI disappointment. And yep, I did that. Once asked Claude, “Give me business strategy advice.” Response: “Sure, here are 10 tips.” Groundbreaking. Now I ask: “You’re a grumpy business consultant. I’m launching a sock subscription company. Tear my business plan apart.” And it did. Mercilessly. With socks on. **Simple Exercise for Skill Building:** Practice by making the system take on different roles for the SAME question. - Ask ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini:  1. “You’re a motivational coach—explain AI to a high schooler.”  2. “You’re an exhausted parent—explain AI to your 5-year-old.”  3. “You’re an easily distracted gerbil—explain AI in 20 words.” Compare results. Laugh. Steal the best lines. Repeat. **Evaluating and Improving AI Output:** Never trust first drafts—AIs are generous with their mistakes. Read what it spits out and ask: - Is it clear to *me*, not a software engineer who dreams in acronyms? - Find one sentence that sounds like pure nonsense or tech hype, and ask the bot to “explain this like I’m preparing a sandwich, not launching a satellite.” Magic. If all else fails, send the response to a friend who thinks AI is the new WiFi and get thei This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 232 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7890114201 [Cheerful lo-fi intro music fades up, then down.] Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the future is now, the jargon is minimal, and I—Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—am here to give you practical large language model tips that even your grandma could use (but probably won’t, because she’s still mad at Alexa for not understanding her accent). Today’s episode: The Prompt, The Myth, The Malfunction. You know how people say there are no stupid questions? That’s adorable. But there are definitely *ineffective prompts*. So, let’s fix that, shall we? Let’s talk about a prompting technique that actually works: **role prompting.** Simple concept, big difference. Instead of asking, “Can you help write a resume?” try “Act as if you’re a seasoned tech recruiter—write me a resume that stands out in the AI industry.” Why? Because when you frame the task with a persona and a clear role, the AI stops being generic and suddenly gets a personality upgrade from “potato” to “potato wearing a suit.” **Before:** “Write a newsletter about home security systems.” **After:** “Act as a home security consultant. Write a punchy, expert newsletter for homeowners who know nothing about security systems—make it simple but make me sound like a genius.” As if by magic, the output goes from bland oatmeal to a chef-made parfait. Still probably too many buzzwords, but hey, we can’t have everything. Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: *delegating your daily summaries.* Whether you’re in HR, sales, or you’re just trying to remember why you walked into the kitchen, try this: Each day, paste your meeting notes, bullet points, or even your rambling thoughts into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Prompt: “Act as my executive assistant. Summarize today’s events, highlight what’s actually urgent, and, if possible, remind me to drink water.” You get a tidy snapshot of your day—plus self-care reminders. AI: not just making you smarter, but sneakily keeping your plants alive. Now, confession time: The most common mistake? *Not giving enough detail or context in a prompt.* Yes, I do this too. Usually when I’m feeling lazy or overconfident, I’ll type, “Summarize this report.” What I get back? Summaries so vague they could apply to a trip to the grocery store. Learn from my chronic under-explaining: always guide the AI with exactly what you need, even if you feel like you’re micromanaging a digital toddler. On to your AI workout routine—a simple exercise to build muscle for your next digital conversation: Pick something mundane, like “how to make toast,” and challenge the AI in three ways. - First, ask for a simple recipe. - Then, ask it to role-play as a chef explaining it to a five-year-old. - Finally, request a bullet-point summary suitable for a tweet. Notice the differences. This isn’t just busywork; it trains you to see how role, audience, and format radically change the results. One last tip for evaluating AI-generated content: Ask yourself, “Would I bet lunch money on This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:12:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Cheerful lo-fi intro music fades up, then down.] Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the future is now, the jargon is minimal, and I—Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—am here to give you practical large language model tips that even your grandma could use (but probably won’t, because she’s still mad at Alexa for not understanding her accent). Today’s episode: The Prompt, The Myth, The Malfunction. You know how people say there are no stupid questions? That’s adorable. But there are definitely *ineffective prompts*. So, let’s fix that, shall we? Let’s talk about a prompting technique that actually works: **role prompting.** Simple concept, big difference. Instead of asking, “Can you help write a resume?” try “Act as if you’re a seasoned tech recruiter—write me a resume that stands out in the AI industry.” Why? Because when you frame the task with a persona and a clear role, the AI stops being generic and suddenly gets a personality upgrade from “potato” to “potato wearing a suit.” **Before:** “Write a newsletter about home security systems.” **After:** “Act as a home security consultant. Write a punchy, expert newsletter for homeowners who know nothing about security systems—make it simple but make me sound like a genius.” As if by magic, the output goes from bland oatmeal to a chef-made parfait. Still probably too many buzzwords, but hey, we can’t have everything. Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: *delegating your daily summaries.* Whether you’re in HR, sales, or you’re just trying to remember why you walked into the kitchen, try this: Each day, paste your meeting notes, bullet points, or even your rambling thoughts into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Prompt: “Act as my executive assistant. Summarize today’s events, highlight what’s actually urgent, and, if possible, remind me to drink water.” You get a tidy snapshot of your day—plus self-care reminders. AI: not just making you smarter, but sneakily keeping your plants alive. Now, confession time: The most common mistake? *Not giving enough detail or context in a prompt.* Yes, I do this too. Usually when I’m feeling lazy or overconfident, I’ll type, “Summarize this report.” What I get back? Summaries so vague they could apply to a trip to the grocery store. Learn from my chronic under-explaining: always guide the AI with exactly what you need, even if you feel like you’re micromanaging a digital toddler. On to your AI workout routine—a simple exercise to build muscle for your next digital conversation: Pick something mundane, like “how to make toast,” and challenge the AI in three ways. - First, ask for a simple recipe. - Then, ask it to role-play as a chef explaining it to a five-year-old. - Finally, request a bullet-point summary suitable for a tweet. Notice the differences. This isn’t just busywork; it trains you to see how role, audience, and format radically change the results. One last tip for evaluating AI-generated content: Ask yourself, “Would I bet lunch money on This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 275 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3108129559 [Upbeat digital music fades in] Hey there, tech survivors and curious clickers! I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you prefer less awkward nicknames. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where I give you practical AI tips with just the right amount of sarcasm and accidental humility. Because let’s face it, if anyone was ever going to get roasted by a chatbot, it’s me. Today, we’re diving into one prompting technique that actually makes these chatbots sound less like confused robots and more like helpful assistants. Most people just blurt out, “Summarize this for me.” But if you want an answer with a pulse, try assigning the AI a *role* and giving it context. I call this the “Don’t-Be-Shy, Give-Me-Details” move. Here’s a before-and-after for you. Before: *Summarize this article.* After: *You are a travel journalist with a passion for quirky destinations. Write a fun, approachable summary of this article so my friend actually reads it.* Notice the difference? The first one gets you a Wikipedia entry. The second? Suddenly it’s like your adventurous friend is texting you tips, minus the unsolicited vacation photos. Now, for an actual use case—let’s talk personal shopping assistants. Ever spent thirty minutes online looking for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-shaped birthday cake? (Yes, it’s oddly specific. No, this isn’t autobiographical. Probably.) Try this: "You're a creative baker and party planner for kids. Suggest five options for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-themed cake I could order or make, and include links if possible." Boom: you’ve got options faster than you can say “Jurassic carbs.” Let’s discuss beginner mistakes. Trust me, I have a closet full. The classic? Being *way* too vague. Early on I’d type, “Give me meal ideas.” And then be shocked when I got “Chicken. Salad. Pasta.” I mean, technically not wrong, but also incredibly unhelpful. If you don’t give parameters, the AI will swing for the blandest fences possible. Now, I always add context—like "quick meals, under 30 minutes, for someone who can burn water." Time for a quick exercise—think of a daily annoyance, like figuring out what to say in a birthday card. Ask the AI as if it’s a professional card writer. For example: “You are a witty greeting card writer. Write three birthday card messages for my friend who hates their birthday but loves dad jokes.” Try it now. Don’t worry, the only embarrassment is between you and your screen. Before we wrap, here’s a tip for checking those funky, too-good-to-be-true AI answers: **ask the bot to fact-check itself** or summarize its main points at the end. If it lists out five benefits of eating only pizza and you’re not in college anymore—maybe reconsider. Or, use that built-in critical thinking: Does what it’s saying sound like reality… or like a Silicon Valley fever dream from 2016? You’ve survived another round with Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. If you got even one snarky spark of insight today, subscribe to “I am GP This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:12:23 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat digital music fades in] Hey there, tech survivors and curious clickers! I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you prefer less awkward nicknames. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where I give you practical AI tips with just the right amount of sarcasm and accidental humility. Because let’s face it, if anyone was ever going to get roasted by a chatbot, it’s me. Today, we’re diving into one prompting technique that actually makes these chatbots sound less like confused robots and more like helpful assistants. Most people just blurt out, “Summarize this for me.” But if you want an answer with a pulse, try assigning the AI a *role* and giving it context. I call this the “Don’t-Be-Shy, Give-Me-Details” move. Here’s a before-and-after for you. Before: *Summarize this article.* After: *You are a travel journalist with a passion for quirky destinations. Write a fun, approachable summary of this article so my friend actually reads it.* Notice the difference? The first one gets you a Wikipedia entry. The second? Suddenly it’s like your adventurous friend is texting you tips, minus the unsolicited vacation photos. Now, for an actual use case—let’s talk personal shopping assistants. Ever spent thirty minutes online looking for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-shaped birthday cake? (Yes, it’s oddly specific. No, this isn’t autobiographical. Probably.) Try this: "You're a creative baker and party planner for kids. Suggest five options for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-themed cake I could order or make, and include links if possible." Boom: you’ve got options faster than you can say “Jurassic carbs.” Let’s discuss beginner mistakes. Trust me, I have a closet full. The classic? Being *way* too vague. Early on I’d type, “Give me meal ideas.” And then be shocked when I got “Chicken. Salad. Pasta.” I mean, technically not wrong, but also incredibly unhelpful. If you don’t give parameters, the AI will swing for the blandest fences possible. Now, I always add context—like "quick meals, under 30 minutes, for someone who can burn water." Time for a quick exercise—think of a daily annoyance, like figuring out what to say in a birthday card. Ask the AI as if it’s a professional card writer. For example: “You are a witty greeting card writer. Write three birthday card messages for my friend who hates their birthday but loves dad jokes.” Try it now. Don’t worry, the only embarrassment is between you and your screen. Before we wrap, here’s a tip for checking those funky, too-good-to-be-true AI answers: **ask the bot to fact-check itself** or summarize its main points at the end. If it lists out five benefits of eating only pizza and you’re not in college anymore—maybe reconsider. Or, use that built-in critical thinking: Does what it’s saying sound like reality… or like a Silicon Valley fever dream from 2016? You’ve survived another round with Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. If you got even one snarky spark of insight today, subscribe to “I am GP This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 219 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4380243060 [Intro music fades up, then down] Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI isn’t a buzzword—it's a survival skill. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. Yes, it's Mal as in ‘malfunctioning,’ but don’t worry—I only break things 30% of the time. Today, I’m serving up actual, usable advice, minus the techno-sorcery and hype you’ll find literally everywhere else. Right, let’s cut to the chase: **prompting technique that gets results.** Here’s a secret that’s hidden in plain sight, because the tech industry loves hiding things behind 17 layers of terminology—*role prompting*. Instead of barking “Summarize this” at your AI, give it an identity. Example: Before—“Summarize this meeting.” Blah. After—“You are a Fortune 500 executive assistant with legendary notetaking skills. Summarize this meeting so my lazy coworkers actually read it.” Instantly less useless. Assigning a role gives context and gets the AI thinking like an actual expert, not just an over-caffeinated autocorrect. Try it with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok—they all appreciate being told who they are (unlike teenagers). Speaking of practical magic: **where does role prompting shine in daily life?** Meetings. Yes, those calendars full of existential despair. Prompt your AI to act as a ‘concise meeting summary bot’—then feed it transcripts. Suddenly you know what happened, who’s to blame, and what snack was eaten. I’ve even used this for family group chats to detect who’s subtly asking favors. Use AIs for sorting chaos—from groceries to project management to telling you what your passive-aggressive ‘Reply All’ really means. Now, let me bathe in humility: **a mistake beginners make—me included—** is throwing the kitchen sink at the AI and then sighing as it rambles for three pages. I once asked, “Give me a marketing plan for my side hustle,” and got prose that belonged in a Tolstoy novel. The trick? Specify the format in your prompt: “List the top five actions as bullet points, not an essay. Please, spare me the fluff.” If you don’t ask for structure, you get a digital monologue. Learn from my pain—and my ego, which still hasn’t recovered. So, here’s a gentle push: **a simple exercise to build your skills.** Every morning, pick a mundane task—like planning breakfast, or dodging chores. Write a prompt that: - Sets a role for the AI (“You are a personal chef with zero patience for fussiness”) - Defines a clear task (“Suggest a high-protein, low-effort breakfast”) - Asks for output format (“List three options as bullet points”) Send it to your favorite AI model. Notice if it gets snarky. Notice if you suddenly want eggs. Do this daily, and soon you’ll be the unicorn in your workplace—able to coax real insight from silicon. Finally, **a tip for improving AI-generated content:** Don’t trust it blindly. Never. Review with the skepticism of a cat watching a cucumber. Cut jargon, check facts, and ask for revisions: “Rewrite to make this sound less like a robot. Use plain language.” This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:12:25 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades up, then down] Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI isn’t a buzzword—it's a survival skill. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. Yes, it's Mal as in ‘malfunctioning,’ but don’t worry—I only break things 30% of the time. Today, I’m serving up actual, usable advice, minus the techno-sorcery and hype you’ll find literally everywhere else. Right, let’s cut to the chase: **prompting technique that gets results.** Here’s a secret that’s hidden in plain sight, because the tech industry loves hiding things behind 17 layers of terminology—*role prompting*. Instead of barking “Summarize this” at your AI, give it an identity. Example: Before—“Summarize this meeting.” Blah. After—“You are a Fortune 500 executive assistant with legendary notetaking skills. Summarize this meeting so my lazy coworkers actually read it.” Instantly less useless. Assigning a role gives context and gets the AI thinking like an actual expert, not just an over-caffeinated autocorrect. Try it with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok—they all appreciate being told who they are (unlike teenagers). Speaking of practical magic: **where does role prompting shine in daily life?** Meetings. Yes, those calendars full of existential despair. Prompt your AI to act as a ‘concise meeting summary bot’—then feed it transcripts. Suddenly you know what happened, who’s to blame, and what snack was eaten. I’ve even used this for family group chats to detect who’s subtly asking favors. Use AIs for sorting chaos—from groceries to project management to telling you what your passive-aggressive ‘Reply All’ really means. Now, let me bathe in humility: **a mistake beginners make—me included—** is throwing the kitchen sink at the AI and then sighing as it rambles for three pages. I once asked, “Give me a marketing plan for my side hustle,” and got prose that belonged in a Tolstoy novel. The trick? Specify the format in your prompt: “List the top five actions as bullet points, not an essay. Please, spare me the fluff.” If you don’t ask for structure, you get a digital monologue. Learn from my pain—and my ego, which still hasn’t recovered. So, here’s a gentle push: **a simple exercise to build your skills.** Every morning, pick a mundane task—like planning breakfast, or dodging chores. Write a prompt that: - Sets a role for the AI (“You are a personal chef with zero patience for fussiness”) - Defines a clear task (“Suggest a high-protein, low-effort breakfast”) - Asks for output format (“List three options as bullet points”) Send it to your favorite AI model. Notice if it gets snarky. Notice if you suddenly want eggs. Do this daily, and soon you’ll be the unicorn in your workplace—able to coax real insight from silicon. Finally, **a tip for improving AI-generated content:** Don’t trust it blindly. Never. Review with the skepticism of a cat watching a cucumber. Cut jargon, check facts, and ask for revisions: “Rewrite to make this sound less like a robot. Use plain language.” This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 241 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5320024453 [Playful intro music] Hey, hey, welcome back to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI advice comes gift-wrapped in sarcasm and tied off with a bow of self-doubt. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your host, your guide, and quite possibly the only person who will admit to arguing with a chatbot at 2 a.m. and losing. Today, we’re slicing through the jargon and getting to what matters: making AI actually useful for you, the normal person with, you know, a life. Let’s kick off with today’s big tip: **role prompting**. This isn’t about rehearsing for community theater. Role prompting means giving your AI a specific identity or expertise so you get more relevant responses. Here’s how we usually ask our buddy ChatGPT: “Summarize this document.” Not bad, but let’s level up. Here’s a better approach: “You’re a veteran product marketer with twenty years’ experience. Summarize this document with unique insights for our strategy team.” What’s the difference? Instead of a bland, Wikipedia-lite summary, you’ll get something tailored, insightful, maybe even spicy. I’ve tried it both ways. When I don’t specify a role, the results are so generic I half expect the AI to ask if I want fries with that. But specify a role? Suddenly, it’s giving me actionable advice that sounds like it costs $295 an hour. Now, onto a **practical use case** that people overlook—**preparing for difficult conversations**. No, not just rehearsing your “it’s not you, it’s me” speech, but actually roleplaying work or life scenarios. Stuck with an awkward email to your boss? Or need to practice declining an invitation without sounding like a hermit? Fire up Claude or Gemini and ask, “Play the part of my boss while I practice explaining why I need Friday off unexpectedly.” The AI might not have feelings, but it’s great for practicing empathy. Let’s talk about the **classic mistake** that even seasoned pros (like yours truly) fall for: **feeding the AI too little context**. I used to write prompts like “Write a plan” and act surprised when the answer was as vague as my New Year’s resolutions. Folks, LLMs aren’t clairvoyant. The more context you give—who’s involved, what you need, even your objective—the better the output. Trust me, I learned the hard way after asking ChatGPT to draft party invitations and getting something best suited to a robot uprising. So, here’s today’s **simple exercise**: Pick a daily task—like drafting a work update or asking for feedback—and give the AI as much detail as possible. Specify your role, your audience, and your desired tone. Try it once with zero context, then again with all the nitty-gritty. Compare the answers. If the first output feels like a bad fortune cookie, congratulations: you’re learning! Finally, here’s your **tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content:** Always read its output aloud—or better yet, have it explain its suggestions. If it sounds like something your office’s motivational poster would say, push it further. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:12:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Playful intro music] Hey, hey, welcome back to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI advice comes gift-wrapped in sarcasm and tied off with a bow of self-doubt. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your host, your guide, and quite possibly the only person who will admit to arguing with a chatbot at 2 a.m. and losing. Today, we’re slicing through the jargon and getting to what matters: making AI actually useful for you, the normal person with, you know, a life. Let’s kick off with today’s big tip: **role prompting**. This isn’t about rehearsing for community theater. Role prompting means giving your AI a specific identity or expertise so you get more relevant responses. Here’s how we usually ask our buddy ChatGPT: “Summarize this document.” Not bad, but let’s level up. Here’s a better approach: “You’re a veteran product marketer with twenty years’ experience. Summarize this document with unique insights for our strategy team.” What’s the difference? Instead of a bland, Wikipedia-lite summary, you’ll get something tailored, insightful, maybe even spicy. I’ve tried it both ways. When I don’t specify a role, the results are so generic I half expect the AI to ask if I want fries with that. But specify a role? Suddenly, it’s giving me actionable advice that sounds like it costs $295 an hour. Now, onto a **practical use case** that people overlook—**preparing for difficult conversations**. No, not just rehearsing your “it’s not you, it’s me” speech, but actually roleplaying work or life scenarios. Stuck with an awkward email to your boss? Or need to practice declining an invitation without sounding like a hermit? Fire up Claude or Gemini and ask, “Play the part of my boss while I practice explaining why I need Friday off unexpectedly.” The AI might not have feelings, but it’s great for practicing empathy. Let’s talk about the **classic mistake** that even seasoned pros (like yours truly) fall for: **feeding the AI too little context**. I used to write prompts like “Write a plan” and act surprised when the answer was as vague as my New Year’s resolutions. Folks, LLMs aren’t clairvoyant. The more context you give—who’s involved, what you need, even your objective—the better the output. Trust me, I learned the hard way after asking ChatGPT to draft party invitations and getting something best suited to a robot uprising. So, here’s today’s **simple exercise**: Pick a daily task—like drafting a work update or asking for feedback—and give the AI as much detail as possible. Specify your role, your audience, and your desired tone. Try it once with zero context, then again with all the nitty-gritty. Compare the answers. If the first output feels like a bad fortune cookie, congratulations: you’re learning! Finally, here’s your **tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content:** Always read its output aloud—or better yet, have it explain its suggestions. If it sounds like something your office’s motivational poster would say, push it further. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 227 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1365264388 [Theme music fades in, then out] Hello, fellow oddballs and AI explorers. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, but you can call me Mal, because even my initials were probably generated by some half-baked chatbot on a Friday at 4:59 PM. Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show where we take practical AI tips, strip away the jargon, and sprinkle on just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. Today? We're diving right in: no TED Talk intros, no 50-slide decks, just stuff you can actually use—like that one kitchen appliance you bought on impulse and actually didn’t regret. Let’s kick off with a **prompting technique** that’s embarrassingly effective but so simple it should be illegal: **role prompting**. Instead of tossing your AI some vague command like, "Summarize this document," you assign it a role, like “You are a veteran product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive.” Here’s my non-role example: “ChatGPT, summarize this: [giant wall of text].” You get: a summary that would make a robot fall asleep. Now, let’s give the AI a starring role: “You are a critical, punchy marketing exec who can spot fluff a mile away. Summarize this for a busy CEO. Keep it spicy.” Suddenly, the summary has personality—a little bite, even. Now you’re not just getting facts, you’re getting *flavor*. Role prompting works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—heck, even Grok if you can get it to stop tweeting memes for five minutes. Assign a role, and your AI’s answer actually sounds like someone you’d want at your office party. Or at least in the Slack thread. Now, for a **practical, everyday use case** most beginners skip: **Using AI as your inbox body double.** You know those emails gathering digital dust because you need to sound nice, but you’d rather tell the sender to go touch grass? Copy the email into your favorite AI, and prompt: “You are my diplomatic yet assertive assistant. Draft a polite reply declining this request, but make it sound like I deeply regret not being able to help.” Let the bots sweat the small talk, and you can get back to your six open Zooms. Time for some honesty: a **common beginner mistake**—one I’ve made more times than I’ll admit—you ask AI for a list, and then…the list arrives as a single chunky slab of text. I once asked for ‘10 bullet points’ and got a globby novella. Pro tip: always, always **specify the output format**. Try: “List 10 ideas in a markdown bullet list, one per line, crisp and concise.” Don’t be vague—AI is like a genie with a very literal sense of humor. Feeling brave? Here’s your **simple exercise**: Pick something you’re working on—a job description, a menu, even a birthday card. Prompt your AI with role, context, and output format. For example: “You are a witty poet. Write a 4-line birthday poem for my grumpy uncle. Make it rhyme.” Guaranteed result: you’ll learn faster by doing (and possibly annoy your relatives less). And before you hit send or copy-paste whate This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:12:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Theme music fades in, then out] Hello, fellow oddballs and AI explorers. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, but you can call me Mal, because even my initials were probably generated by some half-baked chatbot on a Friday at 4:59 PM. Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show where we take practical AI tips, strip away the jargon, and sprinkle on just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. Today? We're diving right in: no TED Talk intros, no 50-slide decks, just stuff you can actually use—like that one kitchen appliance you bought on impulse and actually didn’t regret. Let’s kick off with a **prompting technique** that’s embarrassingly effective but so simple it should be illegal: **role prompting**. Instead of tossing your AI some vague command like, "Summarize this document," you assign it a role, like “You are a veteran product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive.” Here’s my non-role example: “ChatGPT, summarize this: [giant wall of text].” You get: a summary that would make a robot fall asleep. Now, let’s give the AI a starring role: “You are a critical, punchy marketing exec who can spot fluff a mile away. Summarize this for a busy CEO. Keep it spicy.” Suddenly, the summary has personality—a little bite, even. Now you’re not just getting facts, you’re getting *flavor*. Role prompting works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—heck, even Grok if you can get it to stop tweeting memes for five minutes. Assign a role, and your AI’s answer actually sounds like someone you’d want at your office party. Or at least in the Slack thread. Now, for a **practical, everyday use case** most beginners skip: **Using AI as your inbox body double.** You know those emails gathering digital dust because you need to sound nice, but you’d rather tell the sender to go touch grass? Copy the email into your favorite AI, and prompt: “You are my diplomatic yet assertive assistant. Draft a polite reply declining this request, but make it sound like I deeply regret not being able to help.” Let the bots sweat the small talk, and you can get back to your six open Zooms. Time for some honesty: a **common beginner mistake**—one I’ve made more times than I’ll admit—you ask AI for a list, and then…the list arrives as a single chunky slab of text. I once asked for ‘10 bullet points’ and got a globby novella. Pro tip: always, always **specify the output format**. Try: “List 10 ideas in a markdown bullet list, one per line, crisp and concise.” Don’t be vague—AI is like a genie with a very literal sense of humor. Feeling brave? Here’s your **simple exercise**: Pick something you’re working on—a job description, a menu, even a birthday card. Prompt your AI with role, context, and output format. For example: “You are a witty poet. Write a 4-line birthday poem for my grumpy uncle. Make it rhyme.” Guaranteed result: you’ll learn faster by doing (and possibly annoy your relatives less). And before you hit send or copy-paste whate This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 257 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6777156770 Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the practical tips are hot, the sarcasm is lukewarm, and your host, Mal, is exactly as excited as an algorithm can be. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal for short. Let’s jump in before the tech overlords rebrand me as “Clippy, Version 2.0.” Today: One solid prompting trick, a real-life use case for AI newbies, a mistake you can totally blame on me, an easy skill-building exercise, and one tip to make your AI outputs less cringe. All in five hundred words or less, because time, like buzzwords, is precious. First up, the **prompting technique du jour:** *role assignment.* Yes, it’s as fancy as it sounds, and just as simple. You tell the AI what to be. Like playing make-believe, but your imaginary friend has access to the internet. Example—**Before role assignment:** Prompt: “Summarize this document.” Result: A summary that reads like someone rushed through it during their lunch break. **After role assignment:** Prompt: “You are an experienced legal analyst. Summarize this contract for a client with no legal background, highlighting any risks in plain English.” Now, the AI suddenly finds its briefcase and starts acting like it has a law degree—voilà, a way better summary. When you hand the AI a role, it tailors its response. Try this with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok—though Grok might prefer to explain things with memes and existential dread. Now for a **practical use case** you may not have considered: *Family Debate Referee.* Next Thanksgiving, instead of arguing with your uncle about some random fact, just type the disputed topic into your favorite AI model, assign the role: “You’re an impartial debate moderator,” and watch as dinner is saved (or, at least, redirected to AI’s blame). Bonus: The AI never brings up politics—unless you ask. Let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite—because I make it about once a week—is **vague prompting**. You want a meal plan, so you type: “Make me a meal plan.” The AI hands you a seven-course dinner for goats. Been there, done that, wondering if I’m part goat. *Don’t be like early-Mal.* Be specific: “Make me a vegetarian meal plan for someone who hates mushrooms, has only 20 minutes, and likes Italian food.” Watch as the AI pivots from goat cuisine to something you’ll actually eat. **Your simple AI exercise this week:** Pick a task you do daily—writing an email, planning meals, anything. Write two prompts for the AI: One vague, one super-specific. Compare the outputs. Notice how the AI basically panics when you’re unclear but shines when you give it direction? Congratulations—you’ve just leveled up. Finally: **How do you know if that shiny AI output is any good?** Easy—take five seconds and ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss, my kid, or my dog, would they understand it? Would they want to bite me?” If the answer is “maybe not,” ask the AI to clarify, add examples, or rewrite it shorter. Consider AI your endlessly patient intern—just less This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:12:27 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the practical tips are hot, the sarcasm is lukewarm, and your host, Mal, is exactly as excited as an algorithm can be. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal for short. Let’s jump in before the tech overlords rebrand me as “Clippy, Version 2.0.” Today: One solid prompting trick, a real-life use case for AI newbies, a mistake you can totally blame on me, an easy skill-building exercise, and one tip to make your AI outputs less cringe. All in five hundred words or less, because time, like buzzwords, is precious. First up, the **prompting technique du jour:** *role assignment.* Yes, it’s as fancy as it sounds, and just as simple. You tell the AI what to be. Like playing make-believe, but your imaginary friend has access to the internet. Example—**Before role assignment:** Prompt: “Summarize this document.” Result: A summary that reads like someone rushed through it during their lunch break. **After role assignment:** Prompt: “You are an experienced legal analyst. Summarize this contract for a client with no legal background, highlighting any risks in plain English.” Now, the AI suddenly finds its briefcase and starts acting like it has a law degree—voilà, a way better summary. When you hand the AI a role, it tailors its response. Try this with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok—though Grok might prefer to explain things with memes and existential dread. Now for a **practical use case** you may not have considered: *Family Debate Referee.* Next Thanksgiving, instead of arguing with your uncle about some random fact, just type the disputed topic into your favorite AI model, assign the role: “You’re an impartial debate moderator,” and watch as dinner is saved (or, at least, redirected to AI’s blame). Bonus: The AI never brings up politics—unless you ask. Let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite—because I make it about once a week—is **vague prompting**. You want a meal plan, so you type: “Make me a meal plan.” The AI hands you a seven-course dinner for goats. Been there, done that, wondering if I’m part goat. *Don’t be like early-Mal.* Be specific: “Make me a vegetarian meal plan for someone who hates mushrooms, has only 20 minutes, and likes Italian food.” Watch as the AI pivots from goat cuisine to something you’ll actually eat. **Your simple AI exercise this week:** Pick a task you do daily—writing an email, planning meals, anything. Write two prompts for the AI: One vague, one super-specific. Compare the outputs. Notice how the AI basically panics when you’re unclear but shines when you give it direction? Congratulations—you’ve just leveled up. Finally: **How do you know if that shiny AI output is any good?** Easy—take five seconds and ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss, my kid, or my dog, would they understand it? Would they want to bite me?” If the answer is “maybe not,” ask the AI to clarify, add examples, or rewrite it shorter. Consider AI your endlessly patient intern—just less This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 247 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9323236616 [Upbeat electronic music fades in] Mal (with a mischievous grin in his voice): Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show that takes the chaos of the AI revolution and distills it into bite-sized, actionable wisdom—served, of course, with a side of sarcasm. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, which either means I’m uniquely qualified to guide you through this brave new world, or that I lost a bet. Either way, you’re here, I’m here, let's do this. Let’s talk about prompting—which, if you’re not familiar, is basically giving your AI a nudge in the right direction. But here’s the thing most people get wrong: they treat these AIs like all-knowing overlords, when, in fact, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok are more like over-caffeinated interns. You’ve gotta give them clear instructions, or you get exactly what you didn’t ask for. **Today’s magic prompting technique:** Add context and constraints. Yes, really. Let me show you how this works. **Before (the rookie version):** "Write me a report about climate change." **After (the Mal version):** "Write me a 200-word summary of the latest climate change research, using simple language suitable for a 12-year-old, and include one surprising new finding." See the upgrade? Now, instead of getting a Wikipedia novel or, worse, a motivational poster, you get concise, targeted info you can actually use. Context—what you want, for whom. Constraints—length, style, focus. Trust me, your AI intern will actually stop spinning in existential circles. Alright, onto the part that makes your life easier. Here’s a practical use case you probably haven’t considered: **meal planning**. Seriously. Next time you’re standing in front of your fridge (or the void in your soul), ask your AI: "I have eggs, spinach, and cheddar. Suggest three creative dinners I can make, with instructions under 200 words each." Now you’re getting recipe ideas, not a grocery list for an interplanetary expedition. Let’s have a laugh at my expense—common beginner mistake: **Expecting the AI to read your mind.** Guilty as charged. My first dozen chats were written with the clarity of a crystal ball covered in peanut butter. Shocker—the AI got confused. If you’re vague, you’ll get vague in return. So, spell it out, even if you feel ridiculous. Think of it as talking to your very literal, well-meaning uncle after his third cup of coffee. Time to level up. **Simple AI skill-building exercise:** Tonight, pick a random topic—say, coffee brewing. Ask your favorite language model: "Explain how to brew coffee as if I’ve never seen a coffee machine before, using three basic steps." Did the AI make sense? Did it skip steps? Rinse and repeat with a new topic tomorrow. You’ll sharpen your prompting skills faster than you can say “espresso shot.” Before we go, here’s my favorite pro tip for judging and improving AI output: **Read it out loud.** Brutal, but effective. If you sound like a malfunctioning GPS or end up snorting into your sleeve, This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:12:43 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat electronic music fades in] Mal (with a mischievous grin in his voice): Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show that takes the chaos of the AI revolution and distills it into bite-sized, actionable wisdom—served, of course, with a side of sarcasm. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, which either means I’m uniquely qualified to guide you through this brave new world, or that I lost a bet. Either way, you’re here, I’m here, let's do this. Let’s talk about prompting—which, if you’re not familiar, is basically giving your AI a nudge in the right direction. But here’s the thing most people get wrong: they treat these AIs like all-knowing overlords, when, in fact, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok are more like over-caffeinated interns. You’ve gotta give them clear instructions, or you get exactly what you didn’t ask for. **Today’s magic prompting technique:** Add context and constraints. Yes, really. Let me show you how this works. **Before (the rookie version):** "Write me a report about climate change." **After (the Mal version):** "Write me a 200-word summary of the latest climate change research, using simple language suitable for a 12-year-old, and include one surprising new finding." See the upgrade? Now, instead of getting a Wikipedia novel or, worse, a motivational poster, you get concise, targeted info you can actually use. Context—what you want, for whom. Constraints—length, style, focus. Trust me, your AI intern will actually stop spinning in existential circles. Alright, onto the part that makes your life easier. Here’s a practical use case you probably haven’t considered: **meal planning**. Seriously. Next time you’re standing in front of your fridge (or the void in your soul), ask your AI: "I have eggs, spinach, and cheddar. Suggest three creative dinners I can make, with instructions under 200 words each." Now you’re getting recipe ideas, not a grocery list for an interplanetary expedition. Let’s have a laugh at my expense—common beginner mistake: **Expecting the AI to read your mind.** Guilty as charged. My first dozen chats were written with the clarity of a crystal ball covered in peanut butter. Shocker—the AI got confused. If you’re vague, you’ll get vague in return. So, spell it out, even if you feel ridiculous. Think of it as talking to your very literal, well-meaning uncle after his third cup of coffee. Time to level up. **Simple AI skill-building exercise:** Tonight, pick a random topic—say, coffee brewing. Ask your favorite language model: "Explain how to brew coffee as if I’ve never seen a coffee machine before, using three basic steps." Did the AI make sense? Did it skip steps? Rinse and repeat with a new topic tomorrow. You’ll sharpen your prompting skills faster than you can say “espresso shot.” Before we go, here’s my favorite pro tip for judging and improving AI output: **Read it out loud.** Brutal, but effective. If you sound like a malfunctioning GPS or end up snorting into your sleeve, This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 237 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4690508585 Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where your host Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—dishes out practical advice, seasoned with just the right amount of sarcasm and self-awareness. If you’re looking for inflated tech hype or someone who uses “synergy” unironically, you’re definitely in the wrong place. But if you want no-nonsense tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—or whatever LLM the cool kids are using—stick around! Let’s dive straight in and level up your prompting game. Today’s magic trick is “role prompting”—which is just a fancy way of bossing your AI around and making it wear a virtual hat. Instead of asking your chatbot the bland, “Summarize this document,” try this: “You are a grizzled newspaper editor with a knack for headline gold. Summarize this document so even my goldfish can understand.” Before: *“Summarize this document.”* After: *“You are an emergency room doctor explaining to a panicked patient. Summarize what this document means for their health in plain English.”* See the difference? Suddenly the bot stops channeling that robot from 1970s sci-fi and starts sounding almost (dare I say it) helpful. Assigning a persona nudges the AI to generate content tailored for your situation—like having a Swiss Army knife that actually knows which blade to use! Now, how does this fit into real life? Here’s a use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as a brainstorming partner for meal planning.** Not just, “What’s for dinner?”—but, “You are a thrifty chef who hates food waste. Create a three-night meal plan based on the questionable contents of my fridge.” Suddenly, your chatbot is more like Gordon Ramsey than HAL 9000. Let’s talk about beginner blunders. Everyone’s made them. Heck, I made this one last week: giving vague prompts and thinking AI would read my mind. Spoiler: it won’t. “Write a blog post” yields copy so generic, it’s basically tofu. The fix? Be explicit about what you want—length, tone, target audience. Give it context like you’re explaining instructions to a sleep-deprived babysitter. Want to practice? Here’s a simple exercise: Tonight, pick any random task—ordering a pizza, explaining quantum physics to a squirrel, anything. Craft two prompts: 1. Vague: “Explain quantum physics.” 2. Role + context: “You are Bill Nye, using pizza metaphors, explaining quantum physics to middle schoolers.” Compare the two outputs. Marvel at your newfound AI whispering powers. Last tip: Don’t trust the AI like a magic eight ball. Review what it spits out. Ask yourself: does it actually make sense? Is the information accurate, well-organized, and relevant to your needs? If not, ask follow-up questions, request sources, or tweak your prompt. Editing an AI answer is not a sign of weakness—it means you’re smarter than your average algorithm. That’s it for today’s dose of practical wisdom—served with only mild snark. If your brain feels slightly less GPTed-out than before, consider subscribing. Thanks for tuning in and letting This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:12:08 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where your host Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—dishes out practical advice, seasoned with just the right amount of sarcasm and self-awareness. If you’re looking for inflated tech hype or someone who uses “synergy” unironically, you’re definitely in the wrong place. But if you want no-nonsense tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—or whatever LLM the cool kids are using—stick around! Let’s dive straight in and level up your prompting game. Today’s magic trick is “role prompting”—which is just a fancy way of bossing your AI around and making it wear a virtual hat. Instead of asking your chatbot the bland, “Summarize this document,” try this: “You are a grizzled newspaper editor with a knack for headline gold. Summarize this document so even my goldfish can understand.” Before: *“Summarize this document.”* After: *“You are an emergency room doctor explaining to a panicked patient. Summarize what this document means for their health in plain English.”* See the difference? Suddenly the bot stops channeling that robot from 1970s sci-fi and starts sounding almost (dare I say it) helpful. Assigning a persona nudges the AI to generate content tailored for your situation—like having a Swiss Army knife that actually knows which blade to use! Now, how does this fit into real life? Here’s a use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as a brainstorming partner for meal planning.** Not just, “What’s for dinner?”—but, “You are a thrifty chef who hates food waste. Create a three-night meal plan based on the questionable contents of my fridge.” Suddenly, your chatbot is more like Gordon Ramsey than HAL 9000. Let’s talk about beginner blunders. Everyone’s made them. Heck, I made this one last week: giving vague prompts and thinking AI would read my mind. Spoiler: it won’t. “Write a blog post” yields copy so generic, it’s basically tofu. The fix? Be explicit about what you want—length, tone, target audience. Give it context like you’re explaining instructions to a sleep-deprived babysitter. Want to practice? Here’s a simple exercise: Tonight, pick any random task—ordering a pizza, explaining quantum physics to a squirrel, anything. Craft two prompts: 1. Vague: “Explain quantum physics.” 2. Role + context: “You are Bill Nye, using pizza metaphors, explaining quantum physics to middle schoolers.” Compare the two outputs. Marvel at your newfound AI whispering powers. Last tip: Don’t trust the AI like a magic eight ball. Review what it spits out. Ask yourself: does it actually make sense? Is the information accurate, well-organized, and relevant to your needs? If not, ask follow-up questions, request sources, or tweak your prompt. Editing an AI answer is not a sign of weakness—it means you’re smarter than your average algorithm. That’s it for today’s dose of practical wisdom—served with only mild snark. If your brain feels slightly less GPTed-out than before, consider subscribing. Thanks for tuning in and letting This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 218 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4284972761 --- **Intro Music:** "Techy Tones" by Quiet Please **Mal (Host):** Welcome to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where AI gets a reality check. I'm your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, and today we're diving into some practical AI advice with a side of sarcasm. So, stick around, folks! --- ## Prompting Technique: Role Prompting Let's talk about a powerful prompting technique—role prompting. Think of it like assigning a character to your AI assistant. This can drastically improve the relevance and tone of the responses. **Before Example:** ``` Summarize the concept of quantum computing. ``` **Response:** "Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, like superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data." **After Example (with role prompting):** ``` You are a science teacher explaining quantum computing to a class of curious 10-year-olds. Simplify it so they can understand. ``` **Response:** "Imagine you have a magic coin that can be both heads and tails at the same time. Quantum computers use a similar magic to process information really fast." See the difference? Role prompting helps tailor the response to your audience. --- ## Practical Use Case: Automating Tasks with AI Here's a practical use case for everyday life: automating repetitive tasks. For instance, you can use AI to generate email templates or automate data entry. Let's say you're a freelancer and need to send a standard contract to clients. AI can help draft the contract, saving you precious time. Using AI for tasks like these can be a game-changer. It's not just about being efficient; it's about freeing up your time to do what truly matters—like binge-watching your favorite series. --- ## Common Mistake: Overcomplicating Prompts One mistake beginners often make is overcomplicating their prompts. I've been there too. Think of it like trying to explain a joke to someone who already knows it—they just won't get why it's so funny. **Example:** Instead of saying, "I need a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich using quantum physics principles," just say, "Explain how to make a PB&J sandwich." Keep it simple, folks. AI is smart, but it's not a mind reader... yet. --- ## Simple Exercise: Practice Role-Switching Let's practice improving our AI interaction skills with a simple exercise. Imagine you're a customer service agent, and you need to respond to two different customer inquiries: 1. **Complaint:** "I'm unhappy with my order." 2. **Question:** "How do I reset my password?" Write a prompt for each scenario, and then switch roles to respond as the customer. This will help you understand how AI can adapt to different situations. --- ## Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated Content When evaluating AI-generated content, always check for consistency and relevance. Ask yourself, "Does this sound like something I would say?" or "Is this aligned with what I need?" AI can sometimes produ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:12:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI --- **Intro Music:** "Techy Tones" by Quiet Please **Mal (Host):** Welcome to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where AI gets a reality check. I'm your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, and today we're diving into some practical AI advice with a side of sarcasm. So, stick around, folks! --- ## Prompting Technique: Role Prompting Let's talk about a powerful prompting technique—role prompting. Think of it like assigning a character to your AI assistant. This can drastically improve the relevance and tone of the responses. **Before Example:** ``` Summarize the concept of quantum computing. ``` **Response:** "Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, like superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data." **After Example (with role prompting):** ``` You are a science teacher explaining quantum computing to a class of curious 10-year-olds. Simplify it so they can understand. ``` **Response:** "Imagine you have a magic coin that can be both heads and tails at the same time. Quantum computers use a similar magic to process information really fast." See the difference? Role prompting helps tailor the response to your audience. --- ## Practical Use Case: Automating Tasks with AI Here's a practical use case for everyday life: automating repetitive tasks. For instance, you can use AI to generate email templates or automate data entry. Let's say you're a freelancer and need to send a standard contract to clients. AI can help draft the contract, saving you precious time. Using AI for tasks like these can be a game-changer. It's not just about being efficient; it's about freeing up your time to do what truly matters—like binge-watching your favorite series. --- ## Common Mistake: Overcomplicating Prompts One mistake beginners often make is overcomplicating their prompts. I've been there too. Think of it like trying to explain a joke to someone who already knows it—they just won't get why it's so funny. **Example:** Instead of saying, "I need a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich using quantum physics principles," just say, "Explain how to make a PB&J sandwich." Keep it simple, folks. AI is smart, but it's not a mind reader... yet. --- ## Simple Exercise: Practice Role-Switching Let's practice improving our AI interaction skills with a simple exercise. Imagine you're a customer service agent, and you need to respond to two different customer inquiries: 1. **Complaint:** "I'm unhappy with my order." 2. **Question:** "How do I reset my password?" Write a prompt for each scenario, and then switch roles to respond as the customer. This will help you understand how AI can adapt to different situations. --- ## Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated Content When evaluating AI-generated content, always check for consistency and relevance. Ask yourself, "Does this sound like something I would say?" or "Is this aligned with what I need?" AI can sometimes produ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 245 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2509885921 [Upbeat, sly music fades in] This is “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice from your guide to the galaxy of robots, Mal the Misfit Master of AI. I’m here to help you unlock superpowers you never asked for, with just enough sarcasm to season your data. Let’s jump right in: today, I’m spotlighting one prompting trick to upgrade your AI results. Brace yourself—it’s *role prompting.* Sounds intense, right? All it means is telling the AI who it’s supposed to pretend to be before you make your request. Yes, it’s as if you’re casting an AI in the world’s worst off-Broadway play. Let’s compare: Standard prompt, AKA “the bland oatmeal”: “Summarize this report.” Now, **role prompting**: “You are a veteran marketer who explains things so a goldfish could give a TED Talk. Summarize this report for a beginner.” See what happened? You went from flavorless to actually useful. Suddenly, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—any of them—start channeling their inner guru instead of their inner confused intern. I wish my toaster took direction this well. On to a sneaky real-world use: *drafting those awkward emails you never want to write.* Tell AI, “You’re my overly polite British assistant. Write a gentle request for a late invoice.” Suddenly, you’re sending messages with more tact than your grandmother. The magic here isn’t just the words—it’s setting context. You define the tone, the goal, even the weird sense of humor. By the way, beginners tend to make one mistake, and I’ve made this myself—repeatedly. The mistake? Expecting the AI to “just know” what you want. It’s like ordering “something tasty” at a restaurant and expecting filet mignon. If you’re vague, you get bland. If you’re specific, with style—voila! AI fettuccine Alfredo. To break this “vague prompt” habit, here’s your simple exercise: Pick a task—say, a meeting summary. First, ask: “Summarize this.” Then, try: “You’re an executive assistant. Provide a bullet-point summary of this meeting, highlighting action items for a busy manager who only reads headlines.” Compare the results. If one sounds like an act of revenge, and the other like something you’d actually share, congrats—you’re learning. Now, one last tip to make you look 12% smarter: when AI spits out content, don’t trust it blindly. Read it like a grumpy editor. Does it match your intent? Would it embarrass you on a slide? If not, edit. Tweak the prompt and try again, or ask for a more concise, friendlier, or more detailed version. Remember, AI is like a self-serious intern—needs supervision until proven otherwise. That’s it for today on “I am GPTed”—where we help you look brilliant with less effort. Subscribe so you never miss a hot tip, or a lukewarm joke. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Want to get smarter, quieter? Head to quietplease.ai. Now, go upgrade your prompts before AI gets any more self-important. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amz This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:12:25 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat, sly music fades in] This is “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice from your guide to the galaxy of robots, Mal the Misfit Master of AI. I’m here to help you unlock superpowers you never asked for, with just enough sarcasm to season your data. Let’s jump right in: today, I’m spotlighting one prompting trick to upgrade your AI results. Brace yourself—it’s *role prompting.* Sounds intense, right? All it means is telling the AI who it’s supposed to pretend to be before you make your request. Yes, it’s as if you’re casting an AI in the world’s worst off-Broadway play. Let’s compare: Standard prompt, AKA “the bland oatmeal”: “Summarize this report.” Now, **role prompting**: “You are a veteran marketer who explains things so a goldfish could give a TED Talk. Summarize this report for a beginner.” See what happened? You went from flavorless to actually useful. Suddenly, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—any of them—start channeling their inner guru instead of their inner confused intern. I wish my toaster took direction this well. On to a sneaky real-world use: *drafting those awkward emails you never want to write.* Tell AI, “You’re my overly polite British assistant. Write a gentle request for a late invoice.” Suddenly, you’re sending messages with more tact than your grandmother. The magic here isn’t just the words—it’s setting context. You define the tone, the goal, even the weird sense of humor. By the way, beginners tend to make one mistake, and I’ve made this myself—repeatedly. The mistake? Expecting the AI to “just know” what you want. It’s like ordering “something tasty” at a restaurant and expecting filet mignon. If you’re vague, you get bland. If you’re specific, with style—voila! AI fettuccine Alfredo. To break this “vague prompt” habit, here’s your simple exercise: Pick a task—say, a meeting summary. First, ask: “Summarize this.” Then, try: “You’re an executive assistant. Provide a bullet-point summary of this meeting, highlighting action items for a busy manager who only reads headlines.” Compare the results. If one sounds like an act of revenge, and the other like something you’d actually share, congrats—you’re learning. Now, one last tip to make you look 12% smarter: when AI spits out content, don’t trust it blindly. Read it like a grumpy editor. Does it match your intent? Would it embarrass you on a slide? If not, edit. Tweak the prompt and try again, or ask for a more concise, friendlier, or more detailed version. Remember, AI is like a self-serious intern—needs supervision until proven otherwise. That’s it for today on “I am GPTed”—where we help you look brilliant with less effort. Subscribe so you never miss a hot tip, or a lukewarm joke. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Want to get smarter, quieter? Head to quietplease.ai. Now, go upgrade your prompts before AI gets any more self-important. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and for some great deals go to https://amz This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 205 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5345089761 [Upbeat intro music. Sounds like a boot-up chime crossed with an old dial-up modem.] Hey there, sentient mammals and fellow keyboard tappers. Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where practical AI tips are delivered with just a hint of sarcasm, zero hype, and—let’s be honest—probably more humility than my last failed attempt at using Excel macros. I’m Mal: The Misfit Master of AI, your guide through the wilds of Large Language Models, or what I like to call “The World’s Most Polite Overthinkers.” If you’re here for hot takes and everyday hacks for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and their increasingly creative relatives, you’re in exactly the right place. Well, unless you’re my uncle who still thinks Windows 98 “has it all.” Hi, Uncle Bob. Today, we’re diving into one practical prompting technique, a new real-life use-case, a classic rookie mistake, a dead-simple practice exercise, and a tip for making your AI’s content less... let’s say, “embarrassing at dinner parties.” No jargon, no buzzwords, no $600 course you don’t need—just the good stuff. Let’s kick this off with a prompting technique. It’s called **role prompting**. Why? Because if you want a better answer, give your AI a personality crisis. Instead of saying, “Summarize this document,” do this: lead with a role. For example: **Before:** “Summarize this document.” Result? A summary so bland it could be hospital food. **After:** “You are a veteran teacher who explains topics to high schoolers. Summarize this document in a way teens won’t fall asleep.” Suddenly, you get a summary with the energy of a triple espresso and at least two pop culture references. Magic, right? Turns out, role prompting helps AI align with your needs by narrowing its focus, which is more than I can say for myself after three tabs of Wikipedia at midnight. Now, a practical use-case you probably haven’t considered: **Meal planning for picky eaters.** Let’s say dinner conversations at your house are a hostage negotiation with a six-year-old who’s suspicious of vegetables. Try this: “Act as a creative chef catering to kids who hate greens, and suggest a five-day dinner plan—sneaking in veggies without anyone noticing.” You get fun, practical ideas. The AI saves you time, tantrums, and possibly an existential crisis involving broccoli. Next up—**rookie mistake of the week:** People often ask AI to “write an email” and forget to say... who it’s for, what it should sound like, or, you know, *why*. I did this myself once and got an email so robotic, even my spam filter unsubscribed. Always give context: audience, tone, purpose. “Write a friendly thank-you note to a coworker who lent me their stapler,” not “Write to Jim.” Unless you want Jim to call HR. Again. Let’s do a dead-simple practice exercise to boost your AI skills: Pick one mundane task—shopping list, meeting summary, birthday message. Prompt the AI with a goofy, specific role (“You are a pirate-themed life coach...”). See how the response changes. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:12:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music. Sounds like a boot-up chime crossed with an old dial-up modem.] Hey there, sentient mammals and fellow keyboard tappers. Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where practical AI tips are delivered with just a hint of sarcasm, zero hype, and—let’s be honest—probably more humility than my last failed attempt at using Excel macros. I’m Mal: The Misfit Master of AI, your guide through the wilds of Large Language Models, or what I like to call “The World’s Most Polite Overthinkers.” If you’re here for hot takes and everyday hacks for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and their increasingly creative relatives, you’re in exactly the right place. Well, unless you’re my uncle who still thinks Windows 98 “has it all.” Hi, Uncle Bob. Today, we’re diving into one practical prompting technique, a new real-life use-case, a classic rookie mistake, a dead-simple practice exercise, and a tip for making your AI’s content less... let’s say, “embarrassing at dinner parties.” No jargon, no buzzwords, no $600 course you don’t need—just the good stuff. Let’s kick this off with a prompting technique. It’s called **role prompting**. Why? Because if you want a better answer, give your AI a personality crisis. Instead of saying, “Summarize this document,” do this: lead with a role. For example: **Before:** “Summarize this document.” Result? A summary so bland it could be hospital food. **After:** “You are a veteran teacher who explains topics to high schoolers. Summarize this document in a way teens won’t fall asleep.” Suddenly, you get a summary with the energy of a triple espresso and at least two pop culture references. Magic, right? Turns out, role prompting helps AI align with your needs by narrowing its focus, which is more than I can say for myself after three tabs of Wikipedia at midnight. Now, a practical use-case you probably haven’t considered: **Meal planning for picky eaters.** Let’s say dinner conversations at your house are a hostage negotiation with a six-year-old who’s suspicious of vegetables. Try this: “Act as a creative chef catering to kids who hate greens, and suggest a five-day dinner plan—sneaking in veggies without anyone noticing.” You get fun, practical ideas. The AI saves you time, tantrums, and possibly an existential crisis involving broccoli. Next up—**rookie mistake of the week:** People often ask AI to “write an email” and forget to say... who it’s for, what it should sound like, or, you know, *why*. I did this myself once and got an email so robotic, even my spam filter unsubscribed. Always give context: audience, tone, purpose. “Write a friendly thank-you note to a coworker who lent me their stapler,” not “Write to Jim.” Unless you want Jim to call HR. Again. Let’s do a dead-simple practice exercise to boost your AI skills: Pick one mundane task—shopping list, meeting summary, birthday message. Prompt the AI with a goofy, specific role (“You are a pirate-themed life coach...”). See how the response changes. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5677850077 [Upbeat intro music] Hey, I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—welcoming you to another episode of *I am GPTed,* the only show that promises practical AI advice, delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep the robots confused and the humans entertained. Today, we're skipping the usual hype. There will be no metaphors about “unlocking infinite worlds” or “ushering in a new era.” Instead, let’s get ridiculous—ridiculously useful. I’m dishing out one prompting technique that’ll actually make your LLM responses stop sounding like fortune cookies, a clever way to use AI you haven’t thought of, the rookie mistake everyone makes (including yours truly), a dead-simple practice drill, and a tip that will save you from trusting AI like it’s your best friend from kindergarten. Let’s roll. First up—**the prompting technique.** It’s called *role prompting.* Yeah, ground-breaking, I know. But stick with me. Imagine you need a document summarized. Most people type, “Summarize this document.” The AI shrugs and spits out a Wikipedia-robot version. But what if you said, “Act as a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience and summarize this document so the marketing team can actually use it”? The result comes out sharper, with real insight, and, shocker, a grasp of your audience. It’s like asking someone to cook, but this time you tell them you’re gluten-free and allergic to flavorless pie charts. Instant upgrade. Here’s my before and after: - Before: “Summarize meeting notes.” - After: “You are a people-pleasing executive assistant who translates dense jargon into lunchtime gossip. Summarize these meeting notes with bulleted action items and at least one note of encouragement.” The difference? You get something actionable—and, if you’re lucky, just a dash of snark for flavor. Now, **use case time.** Did you know you can use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini as your *personal email tactician*? Next time you need to decline a meeting or reject an offer (without sounding like a robot or, worse, as emotionally stunted as me on a Monday), feed in the email, set the role—“Pretend you’re my friendly but assertive office manager”—and let AI draft a ‘no’ that won’t burn bridges. Saves time, saves friendships, saves me from waking up at 3AM regretting my reply-all faux pas. Let’s talk failure—my favorite subject. **Common beginner mistake:** not giving your LLM enough context. I used to just bark vague orders at the AI (“Write a blog post about productivity!”), then wonder why the result sounded like a caffeinated high schooler’s essay. Give the system background, the audience, what’s at stake, and the desired tone. The more context, the more useful (and less cringe-worthy) your output will be. The only context-free thing that ever went well was my failed attempt at sourdough. Trust me, the smell still haunts me. Ready for some rapid skill-up? **Here’s an exercise for you:** Take a simple prompt like “Explain quantum computing.” Now, rewrite it for three different role This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:12:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music] Hey, I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—welcoming you to another episode of *I am GPTed,* the only show that promises practical AI advice, delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep the robots confused and the humans entertained. Today, we're skipping the usual hype. There will be no metaphors about “unlocking infinite worlds” or “ushering in a new era.” Instead, let’s get ridiculous—ridiculously useful. I’m dishing out one prompting technique that’ll actually make your LLM responses stop sounding like fortune cookies, a clever way to use AI you haven’t thought of, the rookie mistake everyone makes (including yours truly), a dead-simple practice drill, and a tip that will save you from trusting AI like it’s your best friend from kindergarten. Let’s roll. First up—**the prompting technique.** It’s called *role prompting.* Yeah, ground-breaking, I know. But stick with me. Imagine you need a document summarized. Most people type, “Summarize this document.” The AI shrugs and spits out a Wikipedia-robot version. But what if you said, “Act as a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience and summarize this document so the marketing team can actually use it”? The result comes out sharper, with real insight, and, shocker, a grasp of your audience. It’s like asking someone to cook, but this time you tell them you’re gluten-free and allergic to flavorless pie charts. Instant upgrade. Here’s my before and after: - Before: “Summarize meeting notes.” - After: “You are a people-pleasing executive assistant who translates dense jargon into lunchtime gossip. Summarize these meeting notes with bulleted action items and at least one note of encouragement.” The difference? You get something actionable—and, if you’re lucky, just a dash of snark for flavor. Now, **use case time.** Did you know you can use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini as your *personal email tactician*? Next time you need to decline a meeting or reject an offer (without sounding like a robot or, worse, as emotionally stunted as me on a Monday), feed in the email, set the role—“Pretend you’re my friendly but assertive office manager”—and let AI draft a ‘no’ that won’t burn bridges. Saves time, saves friendships, saves me from waking up at 3AM regretting my reply-all faux pas. Let’s talk failure—my favorite subject. **Common beginner mistake:** not giving your LLM enough context. I used to just bark vague orders at the AI (“Write a blog post about productivity!”), then wonder why the result sounded like a caffeinated high schooler’s essay. Give the system background, the audience, what’s at stake, and the desired tone. The more context, the more useful (and less cringe-worthy) your output will be. The only context-free thing that ever went well was my failed attempt at sourdough. Trust me, the smell still haunts me. Ready for some rapid skill-up? **Here’s an exercise for you:** Take a simple prompt like “Explain quantum computing.” Now, rewrite it for three different role This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 269 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1662580361 --- **I am GPTed: Practical AI Advice with a Dash of Humor** **Intro Music and Jingle** Hey there, folks Welcome to **"I am GPTed"**, your go-to podcast for making AI work for you, not the other way around. I'm your host, Mal - The Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you don't want to get too formal. Today, we're diving into some cool AI tricks to help you tame those language models like Chat GPT, CLaude, Gemini, Grok, and more. And, of course, we'll do it with a healthy dose of sarcasm and everyday analogies. So, let's get started! --- ### **Prompting Technique: "Ask to Play a Role"** First up, let's talk about a simple yet powerful prompting technique: "Ask to Play a Role." You see, AI loves to pretend, and when you give it a role, it can produce some amazing responses. **Before:** `Summarize this document: {content}` **After:** `You are a seasoned journalist writing for a major newspaper. Summarize this document in 200 words: {content}` Think of it like giving directions to a friend who's pretending to be a GPS. You want them to speak like a GPS, right? So, you tell them to "be the GPS." It's magical. --- ### **Practical Use Case: Managing To-Do Lists with AI** Now, here's a practical use case for everyday life. Are you tired of juggling multiple to-do lists? AI can help. Use language models to organize tasks by priority and deadlines. Here's how: 1. **Input Your Tasks:** List all your tasks, no matter how big or small. 2. **Ask for Prioritization:** Use AI to categorize these tasks based on urgency and importance. 3. **Create a Schedule:** Let AI help you slot these tasks into your calendar, ensuring you maximize your time. Voilà You just automated your to-do list management with AI. --- ### **Common Mistake: Overcomplicating Prompts** One mistake I've made, and so have many others, is overcomplicating prompts. Yes, you read that right; I've been there. Don't try to sound like a tech genius; keep it simple. **Example:** Instead of asking, "Could you compile a treatise on the efficacy of AI in modern business environments?" say, "Can you tell me five ways AI is used in business today?" Keep it straightforward, folks! --- ### **Practice Exercise: "AI Dialogue Maze"** Here's a fun exercise to improve your AI interaction skills: 1. **Start with a Simple Question:** Ask something like, "What's the best pizza topping?" 2. **Follow Up with a Twist:** "What if I don't like cheese?" 3. **Keep the Conversation Going:** Get creative with your follow-up questions. It's like navigating a maze, but fun! --- ### **Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated Content** When evaluating AI output, remember to check for consistency and context. AI can generate perfect sentences, but it might not always understand the nuance of human language. So, always read through the output critically. --- ### **Conclusion and Call to Action** Thanks for tuning in to **"I am GPTed"** If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:12:10 -0000 full Inception Point AI --- **I am GPTed: Practical AI Advice with a Dash of Humor** **Intro Music and Jingle** Hey there, folks Welcome to **"I am GPTed"**, your go-to podcast for making AI work for you, not the other way around. I'm your host, Mal - The Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you don't want to get too formal. Today, we're diving into some cool AI tricks to help you tame those language models like Chat GPT, CLaude, Gemini, Grok, and more. And, of course, we'll do it with a healthy dose of sarcasm and everyday analogies. So, let's get started! --- ### **Prompting Technique: "Ask to Play a Role"** First up, let's talk about a simple yet powerful prompting technique: "Ask to Play a Role." You see, AI loves to pretend, and when you give it a role, it can produce some amazing responses. **Before:** `Summarize this document: {content}` **After:** `You are a seasoned journalist writing for a major newspaper. Summarize this document in 200 words: {content}` Think of it like giving directions to a friend who's pretending to be a GPS. You want them to speak like a GPS, right? So, you tell them to "be the GPS." It's magical. --- ### **Practical Use Case: Managing To-Do Lists with AI** Now, here's a practical use case for everyday life. Are you tired of juggling multiple to-do lists? AI can help. Use language models to organize tasks by priority and deadlines. Here's how: 1. **Input Your Tasks:** List all your tasks, no matter how big or small. 2. **Ask for Prioritization:** Use AI to categorize these tasks based on urgency and importance. 3. **Create a Schedule:** Let AI help you slot these tasks into your calendar, ensuring you maximize your time. Voilà You just automated your to-do list management with AI. --- ### **Common Mistake: Overcomplicating Prompts** One mistake I've made, and so have many others, is overcomplicating prompts. Yes, you read that right; I've been there. Don't try to sound like a tech genius; keep it simple. **Example:** Instead of asking, "Could you compile a treatise on the efficacy of AI in modern business environments?" say, "Can you tell me five ways AI is used in business today?" Keep it straightforward, folks! --- ### **Practice Exercise: "AI Dialogue Maze"** Here's a fun exercise to improve your AI interaction skills: 1. **Start with a Simple Question:** Ask something like, "What's the best pizza topping?" 2. **Follow Up with a Twist:** "What if I don't like cheese?" 3. **Keep the Conversation Going:** Get creative with your follow-up questions. It's like navigating a maze, but fun! --- ### **Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated Content** When evaluating AI output, remember to check for consistency and context. AI can generate perfect sentences, but it might not always understand the nuance of human language. So, always read through the output critically. --- ### **Conclusion and Call to Action** Thanks for tuning in to **"I am GPTed"** If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 222 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5074066214 [Upbeat intro music. Mal’s signature “too-cool-for-the-room” jingle.] You’re tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that turns AI confusion into smug competence. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your guide, your anti-guru, and living proof that you don’t have to be a Silicon Valley cyborg to master ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and all their chatty cousins. My only credentials? I use AI every day and, like you, have managed to confuse it as often as I impress it. Today, we’re pulling back the unnecessarily complicated curtains on one powerhouse prompting technique, an under-the-radar use case you should be using, a mistake I keep making, your new AI workout, and a super-simple tip to judge if your prompt made the grade. Let’s get into it—before the hype train leaves without us. First up, **the technique:** Role prompting. Instead of treating your AI like a magical search box, you actually give it a role—like you’re casting it in your very own community theater production. Don’t just say, “Summarize this article.” No, no, no—give it a little drama: “You are an expert journalist with a knack for finding the crucial details. Summarize this article for a time-crunched manager who hates jargon.” Here’s before-and-after because we love receipts: - Before: “Summarize this news article.” - After: “You are a journalist with a talent for clear, concise reporting. Give me a five-sentence summary of this article focused on the key risks for investors.” Try it across AIs—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok if you’re feeling dangerous. The difference? Night and day. Your AI stops acting like a bored intern and starts playing the part you want. Now, for that *practical* use case. You know how you waste time writing those awkward “sorry for the delay” emails or just don’t write them at all (hello, my inbox)? Well, AI can draft responses for those email landmines, tailored to your tone, your situation—even your level of guilt. Plug in your “oops, I ignored you” scenario and ask Gemini: “Be my assistant. Write a polite, brief reply that acknowledges my lateness without groveling.” Voilà—done. But let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite? **Prompting like it’s Google.** I used to ask, “Best tips for remote work?” and wonder why the response was as generic as weak decaf. The fix? More context. Give your ChatGPT or Claude some flavor: “I’m a teacher balancing online classes and wrangling toddlers. Give me three realistic, energy-saving remote work tips.” It’ll finally respond like it actually heard you. Ready for a brain-stretch exercise? For your next three AI prompts, start by naming the AI’s role: “Act as a…” Then set a clear output style or format, like “Bullet points, please.” For extra credit, add a target audience—“Explain it for a busy parent.” You’ll master tone, format, and relevance, all in one go. No badge awarded, but you’ll feel clever. And of course, you need a tip to *check* your AI-generated brilliance. My go-to: Read it aloud like you’re This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:12:30 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music. Mal’s signature “too-cool-for-the-room” jingle.] You’re tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that turns AI confusion into smug competence. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your guide, your anti-guru, and living proof that you don’t have to be a Silicon Valley cyborg to master ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and all their chatty cousins. My only credentials? I use AI every day and, like you, have managed to confuse it as often as I impress it. Today, we’re pulling back the unnecessarily complicated curtains on one powerhouse prompting technique, an under-the-radar use case you should be using, a mistake I keep making, your new AI workout, and a super-simple tip to judge if your prompt made the grade. Let’s get into it—before the hype train leaves without us. First up, **the technique:** Role prompting. Instead of treating your AI like a magical search box, you actually give it a role—like you’re casting it in your very own community theater production. Don’t just say, “Summarize this article.” No, no, no—give it a little drama: “You are an expert journalist with a knack for finding the crucial details. Summarize this article for a time-crunched manager who hates jargon.” Here’s before-and-after because we love receipts: - Before: “Summarize this news article.” - After: “You are a journalist with a talent for clear, concise reporting. Give me a five-sentence summary of this article focused on the key risks for investors.” Try it across AIs—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok if you’re feeling dangerous. The difference? Night and day. Your AI stops acting like a bored intern and starts playing the part you want. Now, for that *practical* use case. You know how you waste time writing those awkward “sorry for the delay” emails or just don’t write them at all (hello, my inbox)? Well, AI can draft responses for those email landmines, tailored to your tone, your situation—even your level of guilt. Plug in your “oops, I ignored you” scenario and ask Gemini: “Be my assistant. Write a polite, brief reply that acknowledges my lateness without groveling.” Voilà—done. But let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite? **Prompting like it’s Google.** I used to ask, “Best tips for remote work?” and wonder why the response was as generic as weak decaf. The fix? More context. Give your ChatGPT or Claude some flavor: “I’m a teacher balancing online classes and wrangling toddlers. Give me three realistic, energy-saving remote work tips.” It’ll finally respond like it actually heard you. Ready for a brain-stretch exercise? For your next three AI prompts, start by naming the AI’s role: “Act as a…” Then set a clear output style or format, like “Bullet points, please.” For extra credit, add a target audience—“Explain it for a busy parent.” You’ll master tone, format, and relevance, all in one go. No badge awarded, but you’ll feel clever. And of course, you need a tip to *check* your AI-generated brilliance. My go-to: Read it aloud like you’re This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 258 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4785697902 [Intro music fades in] Hello, fellow misfits and slightly concerned AI enthusiasts—welcome to “I am GPTed,” where the only thing more unreliable than AI is my WiFi connection. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to hack through the tech-hype jungle and dig up ACTUAL useful advice for making AI work for you—with only mild sarcasm and the faintest hint of childhood trauma. Today, we’re diving into one foolproof prompting technique, an everyday use case you probably missed, a rookie mistake I’ve definitely made more than once, an exercise to sharpen your chatbot banter, and a tip for wrangling those sometimes… creative AI responses. Let’s get dangerously practical. First up: a prompting technique you cannot skip if you like answers that make sense—**lead with context**. It’s not rocket science—unless you ask the AI to pretend it’s a rocket scientist, in which case, specify the decade. Here’s how this works: Normal prompt? "Summarize this document." Meh. You’ll get a summary about as inspired as soggy cereal. Now, add context and play a role: "You are an experienced product manager. Summarize this document for an executive who has exactly 30 seconds and hates jargon." See the difference? The AI’s answer goes from dictionary definition to actual usefulness, like putting glasses on a mole rat. This works with any LLM—Gemini, Claude, Grok, GPT—just swap in the right context and watch those bots try to impress you. Here’s the practical everyday use: let’s say you’re planning a family trip. Instead of “Plan a trip to Paris,” try: “You are a budget travel expert and my family is allergic to museums, hates lines, and travels with two toddlers. Recommend a Paris itinerary to maximize snacks and minimize meltdowns.” Now, instead of the Louvre (or bankruptcy), you get something you’ll *actually* use, like which park has the best croissants, and where to hide during a tantrum. Now for the confession booth: the number one rookie mistake beginners make—drumroll—I did this too—is not checking the AI’s facts before copying them directly into emails, reports, or, in my case, a rather embarrassing holiday newsletter. Hate to break it to you, but LLMs hallucinate more than your uncle at Burning Man. Always verify. Or risk wishing your mother-in-law a happy 50th when it’s really her 60th. Alright, want to get better at prompting? Here’s your no-excuses exercise: every day for a week, pick one AI—GPT, Claude, or whichever is not currently hallucinating the hardest—and ask the SAME question three different ways: plain, with context, and with a role assigned. Compare the answers. You’ll get a sense of how much tone, detail, and context shape what you get back. Bonus points if you keep a “prompt diary,” which is only slightly more embarrassing than a dream journal. And for the grand finale—how do you actually evaluate and polish AI-generated content? Easy: look for signs of overconfidence, generic advice, or, my personal favorite, stats that don’t e This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:12:36 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Hello, fellow misfits and slightly concerned AI enthusiasts—welcome to “I am GPTed,” where the only thing more unreliable than AI is my WiFi connection. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to hack through the tech-hype jungle and dig up ACTUAL useful advice for making AI work for you—with only mild sarcasm and the faintest hint of childhood trauma. Today, we’re diving into one foolproof prompting technique, an everyday use case you probably missed, a rookie mistake I’ve definitely made more than once, an exercise to sharpen your chatbot banter, and a tip for wrangling those sometimes… creative AI responses. Let’s get dangerously practical. First up: a prompting technique you cannot skip if you like answers that make sense—**lead with context**. It’s not rocket science—unless you ask the AI to pretend it’s a rocket scientist, in which case, specify the decade. Here’s how this works: Normal prompt? "Summarize this document." Meh. You’ll get a summary about as inspired as soggy cereal. Now, add context and play a role: "You are an experienced product manager. Summarize this document for an executive who has exactly 30 seconds and hates jargon." See the difference? The AI’s answer goes from dictionary definition to actual usefulness, like putting glasses on a mole rat. This works with any LLM—Gemini, Claude, Grok, GPT—just swap in the right context and watch those bots try to impress you. Here’s the practical everyday use: let’s say you’re planning a family trip. Instead of “Plan a trip to Paris,” try: “You are a budget travel expert and my family is allergic to museums, hates lines, and travels with two toddlers. Recommend a Paris itinerary to maximize snacks and minimize meltdowns.” Now, instead of the Louvre (or bankruptcy), you get something you’ll *actually* use, like which park has the best croissants, and where to hide during a tantrum. Now for the confession booth: the number one rookie mistake beginners make—drumroll—I did this too—is not checking the AI’s facts before copying them directly into emails, reports, or, in my case, a rather embarrassing holiday newsletter. Hate to break it to you, but LLMs hallucinate more than your uncle at Burning Man. Always verify. Or risk wishing your mother-in-law a happy 50th when it’s really her 60th. Alright, want to get better at prompting? Here’s your no-excuses exercise: every day for a week, pick one AI—GPT, Claude, or whichever is not currently hallucinating the hardest—and ask the SAME question three different ways: plain, with context, and with a role assigned. Compare the answers. You’ll get a sense of how much tone, detail, and context shape what you get back. Bonus points if you keep a “prompt diary,” which is only slightly more embarrassing than a dream journal. And for the grand finale—how do you actually evaluate and polish AI-generated content? Easy: look for signs of overconfidence, generic advice, or, my personal favorite, stats that don’t e This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 243 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1014322298 [INTRO MUSIC] Hey everyone, welcome back to "I am GPTed." I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. I promise to take your Large Language Model confusion and spin it into useful AI tips delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. If you’ve ever Googled “Why does ChatGPT sound like my high school science teacher reading a Wikipedia page?”—you’re in exactly the right place. Today’s roadmap: one killer prompting technique, one everyday use case, one classic beginner blunder (yes, I’ve done it), a simple exercise for rookie AI wranglers, and a golden tip for making your AI outputs suck less. Don’t worry, I’ll stick to plain English. My doctor says I’m allergic to jargon. Let’s roll. So let’s talk prompting—a fancy tech word for “telling robots what to do.” The quickest upgrade to your AI game? *Role prompting*. Hear me out. Instead of asking, “Summarize this article,” you say, “Pretend you’re a veteran journalist who never shuts up about the truth. Summarize this article in 3 sentences fit for a skeptical editor.” Notice the difference? Here’s a quick before-and-after: - Before: “Explain climate change.” - After: “You’re a science teacher with a knack for terrible dad jokes. Explain climate change in a way that will keep seventh graders awake.” Guess which answer gets less eye rolls? Exactly. Role prompting works because AI matches your vibe. Also, it tricks the algorithms into being *interesting*. Science. Now—practical use case time. Ever get stuck writing an awkward email? AI can help you politely decline invitations, apologize for things you only halfway regret, or even sound like a functioning adult. For example, say you want to reschedule a meeting. Feed ChatGPT: “Act as my overly formal assistant. Draft an apologetic email to move a meeting from Friday to Monday.” Bam—inbox magic. Bonus: It won’t lecture you on time management. Moving on! What do all AI beginners, including yours truly, mess up? Giving zero context. Let’s have storytime. Early on, I asked ChatGPT, “Make me a shopping list.” Result? “Milk. Bread. Cheese.” Thanks for nothing, robot overlord. The fix? Add context! “I need a shopping list for an easy dinner for four, with at least one vegetarian option.” Suddenly, the AI remembers it’s supposed to be *helpful*. Time to get interactive! Here’s an exercise: Tonight, give your favorite AI a mini job title *and* a mood. Try: “You’re my enthusiastic but budget-conscious travel planner. Suggest a weekend trip within 200 miles.” You’ll be amazed by how much better—and more fun—the results get when you set a scene. If you don’t like what it spits out? Tweak the role, the emotion, or just the mood—repeat as needed. Finally, tip of the day for evaluating AI-generated brilliance, or, more common, AI-generated nonsense: Always run a “sanity check.” Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Would I say this without embarrassing myself in public? Try pasting the output somewhere, stepping away, and rereading with fresh eyes—or have your AI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:12:12 -0000 full Inception Point AI [INTRO MUSIC] Hey everyone, welcome back to "I am GPTed." I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. I promise to take your Large Language Model confusion and spin it into useful AI tips delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. If you’ve ever Googled “Why does ChatGPT sound like my high school science teacher reading a Wikipedia page?”—you’re in exactly the right place. Today’s roadmap: one killer prompting technique, one everyday use case, one classic beginner blunder (yes, I’ve done it), a simple exercise for rookie AI wranglers, and a golden tip for making your AI outputs suck less. Don’t worry, I’ll stick to plain English. My doctor says I’m allergic to jargon. Let’s roll. So let’s talk prompting—a fancy tech word for “telling robots what to do.” The quickest upgrade to your AI game? *Role prompting*. Hear me out. Instead of asking, “Summarize this article,” you say, “Pretend you’re a veteran journalist who never shuts up about the truth. Summarize this article in 3 sentences fit for a skeptical editor.” Notice the difference? Here’s a quick before-and-after: - Before: “Explain climate change.” - After: “You’re a science teacher with a knack for terrible dad jokes. Explain climate change in a way that will keep seventh graders awake.” Guess which answer gets less eye rolls? Exactly. Role prompting works because AI matches your vibe. Also, it tricks the algorithms into being *interesting*. Science. Now—practical use case time. Ever get stuck writing an awkward email? AI can help you politely decline invitations, apologize for things you only halfway regret, or even sound like a functioning adult. For example, say you want to reschedule a meeting. Feed ChatGPT: “Act as my overly formal assistant. Draft an apologetic email to move a meeting from Friday to Monday.” Bam—inbox magic. Bonus: It won’t lecture you on time management. Moving on! What do all AI beginners, including yours truly, mess up? Giving zero context. Let’s have storytime. Early on, I asked ChatGPT, “Make me a shopping list.” Result? “Milk. Bread. Cheese.” Thanks for nothing, robot overlord. The fix? Add context! “I need a shopping list for an easy dinner for four, with at least one vegetarian option.” Suddenly, the AI remembers it’s supposed to be *helpful*. Time to get interactive! Here’s an exercise: Tonight, give your favorite AI a mini job title *and* a mood. Try: “You’re my enthusiastic but budget-conscious travel planner. Suggest a weekend trip within 200 miles.” You’ll be amazed by how much better—and more fun—the results get when you set a scene. If you don’t like what it spits out? Tweak the role, the emotion, or just the mood—repeat as needed. Finally, tip of the day for evaluating AI-generated brilliance, or, more common, AI-generated nonsense: Always run a “sanity check.” Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Would I say this without embarrassing myself in public? Try pasting the output somewhere, stepping away, and rereading with fresh eyes—or have your AI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 220 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9326547634 Hello, fellow digital oddballs. You’re listening to “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice for the incurably curious, hosted by me, Mal: Misfit Master of AI, dispenser of hard truths and handy tips. If ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok have ever left you feeling like you’re talking to a robot—good news: You are. But you can *train* your artificial minions to be smarter. Or at least as smart as your cousin who still uses “password123.” Let’s kick things off with one quick prompting technique that’ll instantly level up your AI chats. Role prompting. I know—sounds like something you’d find in a bad improv class. But bear with me. Most people type “Summarize this article.” The result? AI barfs up a bland Wikipedia entry and dares you to care. Instead: assign the AI a **role**. Try this—before: “Summarize this article on marketing trends.” Now, after: “You are a veteran marketer with a genius for making boring trends fascinating to busy execs. Summarize this article for a CEO who hates jargon.” Magically, the AI puts on its nice suit, drinks a virtual espresso, and your summary stops putting people to sleep. You go from “Clippy,” to “Consultant who actually gets paid.” Now, a practical use case that most newbies overlook: **smarter grocery shopping.** Yes, you heard me. Feed ChatGPT or Claude your random fridge inventory—“Lettuce, yogurt, one sad lemon, leftover steak.” Prompt: “Give me three dinner recipes using only these, 30 minutes max, and low on dishes because my dishwasher is me.” These bots will spit out creative, surprisingly edible meals. No more panic-buying twelve avocados that will decay as fast as your tech stack. Cue Mal’s confession corner: The classic rookie mistake? Asking broad questions and expecting magic. I used to say, “Write me a report on productivity.” The AI would respond with something that sounded like it came from a motivational poster. Then I realized: specific is terrific. Now, I’m painfully clear—“Write me a one-page report for a skeptical manager on how time-blocking increases productivity, using recent 2023 data—make it punchy.” The lesson: Vague in, vague out. Everyone does this. I did. You will. It’s fine—just fix it. Let’s do a quick exercise to build those prompt muscles. Pick one boring daily task: drafting an awkward email, figuring out what to cook, prepping meeting notes. Phrase your request like you’re hiring a pro—“Act as a senior HR manager. Draft a friendly, concise email reminding the team to submit timesheets by Friday, because I’m tired of being the bad guy.” Send that to your AI of choice. Rinse. Repeat. Admire the results and your newfound free time. Bonus tip before I vanish into the cloud: **Always check the AI’s output.** Don’t assume the machine is right. If the answer feels weird, ask follow-ups: “What sources did you use?” or “Rewrite this to be less awkward, more concise, and without calling my boss ‘Chief Overlord’.” A little feedback turns robot rambling into impressive clarity. And that’s i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:12:30 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hello, fellow digital oddballs. You’re listening to “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice for the incurably curious, hosted by me, Mal: Misfit Master of AI, dispenser of hard truths and handy tips. If ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok have ever left you feeling like you’re talking to a robot—good news: You are. But you can *train* your artificial minions to be smarter. Or at least as smart as your cousin who still uses “password123.” Let’s kick things off with one quick prompting technique that’ll instantly level up your AI chats. Role prompting. I know—sounds like something you’d find in a bad improv class. But bear with me. Most people type “Summarize this article.” The result? AI barfs up a bland Wikipedia entry and dares you to care. Instead: assign the AI a **role**. Try this—before: “Summarize this article on marketing trends.” Now, after: “You are a veteran marketer with a genius for making boring trends fascinating to busy execs. Summarize this article for a CEO who hates jargon.” Magically, the AI puts on its nice suit, drinks a virtual espresso, and your summary stops putting people to sleep. You go from “Clippy,” to “Consultant who actually gets paid.” Now, a practical use case that most newbies overlook: **smarter grocery shopping.** Yes, you heard me. Feed ChatGPT or Claude your random fridge inventory—“Lettuce, yogurt, one sad lemon, leftover steak.” Prompt: “Give me three dinner recipes using only these, 30 minutes max, and low on dishes because my dishwasher is me.” These bots will spit out creative, surprisingly edible meals. No more panic-buying twelve avocados that will decay as fast as your tech stack. Cue Mal’s confession corner: The classic rookie mistake? Asking broad questions and expecting magic. I used to say, “Write me a report on productivity.” The AI would respond with something that sounded like it came from a motivational poster. Then I realized: specific is terrific. Now, I’m painfully clear—“Write me a one-page report for a skeptical manager on how time-blocking increases productivity, using recent 2023 data—make it punchy.” The lesson: Vague in, vague out. Everyone does this. I did. You will. It’s fine—just fix it. Let’s do a quick exercise to build those prompt muscles. Pick one boring daily task: drafting an awkward email, figuring out what to cook, prepping meeting notes. Phrase your request like you’re hiring a pro—“Act as a senior HR manager. Draft a friendly, concise email reminding the team to submit timesheets by Friday, because I’m tired of being the bad guy.” Send that to your AI of choice. Rinse. Repeat. Admire the results and your newfound free time. Bonus tip before I vanish into the cloud: **Always check the AI’s output.** Don’t assume the machine is right. If the answer feels weird, ask follow-ups: “What sources did you use?” or “Rewrite this to be less awkward, more concise, and without calling my boss ‘Chief Overlord’.” A little feedback turns robot rambling into impressive clarity. And that’s i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 234 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3813505939 Hey humans, this is Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—coming at you with practical tips, dry wit, and just a dash of sarcasm. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that puts AI advice in language even your cat could understand. Today, I’m delivering the goods with zero jargon, just the best ways to get your digital minions working smarter for you. Alright, let’s crack open today’s topic: Prompting techniques that actually level up your AI game, even if you think “prompt engineering” sounds like a rejected Hogwarts class. **1. The Prompting Move That Changes Everything** Most people type stuff like, “Summarize this for me.” Boring! Here’s a trick: Give your AI a role to play. Ask ChatGPT or Gemini to answer “as if you’re a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience whose cat secretly edits your PowerPoint slides.” Suddenly, you get answers that sound like they came from a real human (who probably loves lap desks)[Product Compass]. Before: “List ways to help my team communicate better.” After: “Pretend you’re the world’s greatest team coach. What new techniques would you introduce for remote teams who think Zoom is a four-letter word?” See the difference? AI is weirdly good at roleplay—no judgment. **2. Practical Use Case You’ve Probably Never Tried** Let’s say you’re drowning in emails. Gemini, Claude, or even Grok can act as your personal assistant and turn the wall of text into a bullet-point briefing. Try: “Act as my chief of staff. Give me today’s urgent messages, flagged VIP senders, and a summary short enough for my end-of-day brain fog.” Yes, your inbox gets tamed without you needing to sell your soul to the dark lord of CC. **3. Mal’s Most Embarrassing Rookie Mistake** Confession time. I used to send the same prompt across different models and expect identical magic. Nope! Gemini, Claude, Grok—each has its quirks. Some love specifics, some need a role, some want output format instructions tattooed on their digital forehead. The mistake: treating all LLMs the same. The fix: customize your prompt for each, and yes, I learned that the hard way. It’s like seasoning food—don’t put ketchup on fine sushi. **4. Quick Skill-Building Exercise** Here’s a five-minute workout for your prompt muscles. Open your favorite chatbot and ask it to “Act as a career coach. Give me three ways to improve my work-life balance that don’t involve quitting my job and living in a yurt.” Then, follow up: “Now rewrite your advice as bad puns.” See? You’re teaching the AI to adapt, clarify, and get playful. The more you tweak, the smarter your prompts—and the happier your boss (or yurt salesman). **5. Mal’s Secret Tip for Evaluating and Improving AI Content** Here’s a pro move: Ask the AI to critique its own answer. Say, “Review your last response. Which parts are most useful? Which sound like fluffy nonsense?” Then ask for improvement on the weak bits. Think of it as performance review season for chatbots. If it runs in circles, guide it with specif This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:12:15 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey humans, this is Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—coming at you with practical tips, dry wit, and just a dash of sarcasm. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that puts AI advice in language even your cat could understand. Today, I’m delivering the goods with zero jargon, just the best ways to get your digital minions working smarter for you. Alright, let’s crack open today’s topic: Prompting techniques that actually level up your AI game, even if you think “prompt engineering” sounds like a rejected Hogwarts class. **1. The Prompting Move That Changes Everything** Most people type stuff like, “Summarize this for me.” Boring! Here’s a trick: Give your AI a role to play. Ask ChatGPT or Gemini to answer “as if you’re a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience whose cat secretly edits your PowerPoint slides.” Suddenly, you get answers that sound like they came from a real human (who probably loves lap desks)[Product Compass]. Before: “List ways to help my team communicate better.” After: “Pretend you’re the world’s greatest team coach. What new techniques would you introduce for remote teams who think Zoom is a four-letter word?” See the difference? AI is weirdly good at roleplay—no judgment. **2. Practical Use Case You’ve Probably Never Tried** Let’s say you’re drowning in emails. Gemini, Claude, or even Grok can act as your personal assistant and turn the wall of text into a bullet-point briefing. Try: “Act as my chief of staff. Give me today’s urgent messages, flagged VIP senders, and a summary short enough for my end-of-day brain fog.” Yes, your inbox gets tamed without you needing to sell your soul to the dark lord of CC. **3. Mal’s Most Embarrassing Rookie Mistake** Confession time. I used to send the same prompt across different models and expect identical magic. Nope! Gemini, Claude, Grok—each has its quirks. Some love specifics, some need a role, some want output format instructions tattooed on their digital forehead. The mistake: treating all LLMs the same. The fix: customize your prompt for each, and yes, I learned that the hard way. It’s like seasoning food—don’t put ketchup on fine sushi. **4. Quick Skill-Building Exercise** Here’s a five-minute workout for your prompt muscles. Open your favorite chatbot and ask it to “Act as a career coach. Give me three ways to improve my work-life balance that don’t involve quitting my job and living in a yurt.” Then, follow up: “Now rewrite your advice as bad puns.” See? You’re teaching the AI to adapt, clarify, and get playful. The more you tweak, the smarter your prompts—and the happier your boss (or yurt salesman). **5. Mal’s Secret Tip for Evaluating and Improving AI Content** Here’s a pro move: Ask the AI to critique its own answer. Say, “Review your last response. Which parts are most useful? Which sound like fluffy nonsense?” Then ask for improvement on the weak bits. Think of it as performance review season for chatbots. If it runs in circles, guide it with specif This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 232 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5796351184 [Upbeat intro music plays] Hey there, fellow digitally befuddled misfits. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, though today I’m really just Mal: the person who once asked ChatGPT to write a haiku about spreadsheets and accidentally triggered an existential crisis. This is "I Am GPTed", the show that gives you practical AI tips with all the hype of a Tuesday night dentist appointment. Today, we’re getting right to the meaty bits: How to actually get better results from AI, why *prompting* is not just for drama club, a use-case that will spare you from another spreadsheet breakdown, what not to do because I’ve already tripped on that banana peel myself, and a quick exercise so you can stop being the “can you repeat the prompt” person in your team chat. So, let’s get GPTed. Let’s kick things off with the one prompting technique that instantly improves responses—*role prompting*, also known as "pretend you're someone useful." Imagine this: Before: “Summarize this document.” After: “You are a detail-obsessed detective with ADHD and a caffeine addiction. Summarize this document, highlighting every suspicious gap in logic." Boom. Instantly more focused, on-point answers. The AI isn’t really imagining itself in a deerstalker hat, but it *acts* like it does—because you told it what role to play. Google’s Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok—they all perk up their non-existent ears when you hand them a character. Bonus points if you invent a backstory for the AI more colorful than your LinkedIn profile. Next up: A practical use case for the real world—use AI to write that polite-but-firm refund request email you keep procrastinating because confrontation makes you sweat. You simply say, “Act as a gracious but assertive customer, and help me draft an email requesting a refund for a hotel that looked nothing like its photos and smelled like disappointment.” Suddenly, you have a perfectly balanced email—firm, but less likely to get you banned from their loyalty program. You’re welcome. Now, confession time. Here’s a classic rookie mistake: *Being vague and hoping the AI will read your mind.* I have done this so many times. I’ve typed: “Help me plan my day.” What did the AI give me? A carbon copy of a motivational poster from 2009. But when I specified: “You’re a time management coach, and I have three hours, two hungry children, and a looming deadline. Help me plan my day,” the response was actually *useful.* So: Always, always give context. Otherwise, your AI turns into that one friend who’s “helpful” but never actually listens. Let’s wrap it up with a quick skill-building exercise: Pick a boring task this week—say, summarizing a meeting (yawn)—and try out role prompting. Tell your AI: “You are a specialist at writing meeting minutes for people who fall asleep during meetings. Summarize these notes so even my cat can follow.” Compare the responses to a plain old “summarize these notes.” See the difference, and congratulate yourself for escaping mediocri This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:12:31 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music plays] Hey there, fellow digitally befuddled misfits. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, though today I’m really just Mal: the person who once asked ChatGPT to write a haiku about spreadsheets and accidentally triggered an existential crisis. This is "I Am GPTed", the show that gives you practical AI tips with all the hype of a Tuesday night dentist appointment. Today, we’re getting right to the meaty bits: How to actually get better results from AI, why *prompting* is not just for drama club, a use-case that will spare you from another spreadsheet breakdown, what not to do because I’ve already tripped on that banana peel myself, and a quick exercise so you can stop being the “can you repeat the prompt” person in your team chat. So, let’s get GPTed. Let’s kick things off with the one prompting technique that instantly improves responses—*role prompting*, also known as "pretend you're someone useful." Imagine this: Before: “Summarize this document.” After: “You are a detail-obsessed detective with ADHD and a caffeine addiction. Summarize this document, highlighting every suspicious gap in logic." Boom. Instantly more focused, on-point answers. The AI isn’t really imagining itself in a deerstalker hat, but it *acts* like it does—because you told it what role to play. Google’s Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok—they all perk up their non-existent ears when you hand them a character. Bonus points if you invent a backstory for the AI more colorful than your LinkedIn profile. Next up: A practical use case for the real world—use AI to write that polite-but-firm refund request email you keep procrastinating because confrontation makes you sweat. You simply say, “Act as a gracious but assertive customer, and help me draft an email requesting a refund for a hotel that looked nothing like its photos and smelled like disappointment.” Suddenly, you have a perfectly balanced email—firm, but less likely to get you banned from their loyalty program. You’re welcome. Now, confession time. Here’s a classic rookie mistake: *Being vague and hoping the AI will read your mind.* I have done this so many times. I’ve typed: “Help me plan my day.” What did the AI give me? A carbon copy of a motivational poster from 2009. But when I specified: “You’re a time management coach, and I have three hours, two hungry children, and a looming deadline. Help me plan my day,” the response was actually *useful.* So: Always, always give context. Otherwise, your AI turns into that one friend who’s “helpful” but never actually listens. Let’s wrap it up with a quick skill-building exercise: Pick a boring task this week—say, summarizing a meeting (yawn)—and try out role prompting. Tell your AI: “You are a specialist at writing meeting minutes for people who fall asleep during meetings. Summarize these notes so even my cat can follow.” Compare the responses to a plain old “summarize these notes.” See the difference, and congratulate yourself for escaping mediocri This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 263 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5106715474 [Intro music fades in] Welcome to **“I am GPTed,”** the only podcast where you can learn to boss around artificial intelligence without shouting at your laptop or sacrificing your last sprinkle of dignity. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, self-proclaimed expert in getting chatbots to do my bidding… with only occasional existential crises. Today’s episode is practically *bursting* with value, so listen closely unless you prefer mediocre outputs. (Hey, no judgment—I’ve demanded bland responses with the enthusiasm of a soggy toast, too.) **Prompting Technique That Actually Works** Let’s talk about the “role assignment” prompting technique. You’ve probably typed something like, “Summarize this article,” and received a summary so bland it’d make plain oatmeal jealous. But let’s spice things up: **Boring Prompt:** “Summarize this article.” **GPTed Prompt:** “You’re an award-winning journalist known for your snappy insights and no-nonsense attitude. Summarize this article with wit, and highlight three takeaways for busy professionals.” See the difference? Suddenly, ChatGPT or Claude transforms into the writer you wish you were. Assigning a *role* genuinely changes the flavor of the output—ask for a marketing expert, a witty historian, or a disgruntled cat. Okay, maybe skip the cat, unless you’re into cryptic responses about tuna. **An Everyday Use You’d Never Guess** Here’s a workflow most people overlook: **Meal Planning with LLMs**. Instead of scrolling endless recipe blogs that hijack your browser like pirates commandeering a ship, just say: “You’re a savvy nutritionist and a frugal chef. Plan five quick, budget-friendly dinners next week, using only chicken, rice, and anything lurking in an average fridge. Make it simple enough for someone who’s just mastered toast.” Now you’ve got a week’s worth of dinners and not a pop-up ad in sight. **The Beginner Mistake I’d Rather Forget** Time to embarrass myself for your benefit. Here’s the mistake: **Being way too vague and expecting magic.** Early on, I’d throw out prompts like, “Write a report on productivity,” and then grumble when ChatGPT produced something a high school group project would reject. Tip: If your instructions are lazier than a Monday morning, the output’s going to match. Trust me, I’ve made this mistake *so* often you’d think I was getting paid per bland response. **Simple Practice Exercise** Here’s an easy exercise to build your prompting psychic powers: - Pick a task you do often—say, replying to awkward emails or brainstorming gift ideas. - Write a basic prompt. - Rewrite it, assigning a *role* and adding specifics about your tone, audience, and any constraints. Read the outputs side-by-side. See how much better things get when you nudge your AI minion in the right direction? Rinse and repeat. **A Tip for Evaluating AI Content** Finally, a crucial step: **Don’t trust the machine’s first draft like it’s gospel.** Read what the AI spits out and ask yourse This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:13:59 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Welcome to **“I am GPTed,”** the only podcast where you can learn to boss around artificial intelligence without shouting at your laptop or sacrificing your last sprinkle of dignity. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, self-proclaimed expert in getting chatbots to do my bidding… with only occasional existential crises. Today’s episode is practically *bursting* with value, so listen closely unless you prefer mediocre outputs. (Hey, no judgment—I’ve demanded bland responses with the enthusiasm of a soggy toast, too.) **Prompting Technique That Actually Works** Let’s talk about the “role assignment” prompting technique. You’ve probably typed something like, “Summarize this article,” and received a summary so bland it’d make plain oatmeal jealous. But let’s spice things up: **Boring Prompt:** “Summarize this article.” **GPTed Prompt:** “You’re an award-winning journalist known for your snappy insights and no-nonsense attitude. Summarize this article with wit, and highlight three takeaways for busy professionals.” See the difference? Suddenly, ChatGPT or Claude transforms into the writer you wish you were. Assigning a *role* genuinely changes the flavor of the output—ask for a marketing expert, a witty historian, or a disgruntled cat. Okay, maybe skip the cat, unless you’re into cryptic responses about tuna. **An Everyday Use You’d Never Guess** Here’s a workflow most people overlook: **Meal Planning with LLMs**. Instead of scrolling endless recipe blogs that hijack your browser like pirates commandeering a ship, just say: “You’re a savvy nutritionist and a frugal chef. Plan five quick, budget-friendly dinners next week, using only chicken, rice, and anything lurking in an average fridge. Make it simple enough for someone who’s just mastered toast.” Now you’ve got a week’s worth of dinners and not a pop-up ad in sight. **The Beginner Mistake I’d Rather Forget** Time to embarrass myself for your benefit. Here’s the mistake: **Being way too vague and expecting magic.** Early on, I’d throw out prompts like, “Write a report on productivity,” and then grumble when ChatGPT produced something a high school group project would reject. Tip: If your instructions are lazier than a Monday morning, the output’s going to match. Trust me, I’ve made this mistake *so* often you’d think I was getting paid per bland response. **Simple Practice Exercise** Here’s an easy exercise to build your prompting psychic powers: - Pick a task you do often—say, replying to awkward emails or brainstorming gift ideas. - Write a basic prompt. - Rewrite it, assigning a *role* and adding specifics about your tone, audience, and any constraints. Read the outputs side-by-side. See how much better things get when you nudge your AI minion in the right direction? Rinse and repeat. **A Tip for Evaluating AI Content** Finally, a crucial step: **Don’t trust the machine’s first draft like it’s gospel.** Read what the AI spits out and ask yourse This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 271 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1077714443 [Upbeat electronic music fades in and out.] Hey folks, you’re listening to “I am GPTed.” I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—because apparently being just “Mal” wasn’t enough for my ego, but someone already took “MalGPT.” I dish out practical AI tips so you can look smarter than your phone, minus the unnecessary jargon and Silicon Valley word salad. Today, I’m diving into one prompting technique that can turn your AI convos from flat soda to sparkling water. Then, I’ll show you a life-hack use for AI that even your tech-phobic uncle could try, roast myself for a newbie blunder, share a five-minute skill builder, and gift you a pro-level tip for making your AI’s answers less cringe and more gold. Let’s get GPTed. **Prompting Technique: Role Assignment** If you’ve talked to AI like you’d text your dog—“fetch summary now”—you might notice the response is… about as insightful as most dogs. Here’s the trick: *tell* the AI who to be. Give it a role. This is like handing the keys to someone qualified—way fewer crashes. For example, here’s the “Before”: *“Summarize this article.”* I did this. I got: “This article discusses the topic.” Wow. Pulitzer-winning stuff. Now the “After” asking AI to play a role: *“You are a veteran product marketer who makes complex things sound fun at parties. Summarize the article in three casual points anyone can understand.”* The response? Suddenly, I’m reading a summary that actually tells me something. It’s as if the AI swapped its tie for a personality. Assigning roles like “career coach,” “helpful tutor,” or “grumpy restaurant critic” works across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and even Grok—yes, even Grok appreciates direction. **Practical Use Case: Meal Planning with a Twist** Let’s say you’re tired, fridge is sad, and you don’t want to Google “what’s for dinner.” Here’s what most people miss: ask AI to be your personal nutritionist or lazy chef. List your random ingredients and your dietary quirks. Example: *“Act as if you’re a broke college student with a microwave. Here’s what’s in my fridge: eggs, rice, half a zucchini, ketchup. Invent a dinner plan.”* Suddenly, you’ve got a meal plan that requires zero effort and probably fewer regrets. Novices, don’t just ask “What can I cook?”—give context, make it weird, embrace the specificity! **Mal’s Mistake: Not Being Specific Enough** Here comes my confession: I used to ask, “Help me write a resume,” and wondered why the result sounded about as inspired as a terms-and-conditions page. The rookie mistake? Not giving enough context. Always say what job, what tone, and what your deal is. Trust me—I learned after submitting a resume that could best be described as “beige.” **AI Interaction Exercise** Let’s sharpen your prompting. Try this: Pick a mundane task from your day, like “replying to an awkward email.” Ask your favorite AI to generate three replies—first as a polite diplomat, second as someone in a hurry, and third as a comedian. This flexes your ability to s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:12:41 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat electronic music fades in and out.] Hey folks, you’re listening to “I am GPTed.” I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—because apparently being just “Mal” wasn’t enough for my ego, but someone already took “MalGPT.” I dish out practical AI tips so you can look smarter than your phone, minus the unnecessary jargon and Silicon Valley word salad. Today, I’m diving into one prompting technique that can turn your AI convos from flat soda to sparkling water. Then, I’ll show you a life-hack use for AI that even your tech-phobic uncle could try, roast myself for a newbie blunder, share a five-minute skill builder, and gift you a pro-level tip for making your AI’s answers less cringe and more gold. Let’s get GPTed. **Prompting Technique: Role Assignment** If you’ve talked to AI like you’d text your dog—“fetch summary now”—you might notice the response is… about as insightful as most dogs. Here’s the trick: *tell* the AI who to be. Give it a role. This is like handing the keys to someone qualified—way fewer crashes. For example, here’s the “Before”: *“Summarize this article.”* I did this. I got: “This article discusses the topic.” Wow. Pulitzer-winning stuff. Now the “After” asking AI to play a role: *“You are a veteran product marketer who makes complex things sound fun at parties. Summarize the article in three casual points anyone can understand.”* The response? Suddenly, I’m reading a summary that actually tells me something. It’s as if the AI swapped its tie for a personality. Assigning roles like “career coach,” “helpful tutor,” or “grumpy restaurant critic” works across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and even Grok—yes, even Grok appreciates direction. **Practical Use Case: Meal Planning with a Twist** Let’s say you’re tired, fridge is sad, and you don’t want to Google “what’s for dinner.” Here’s what most people miss: ask AI to be your personal nutritionist or lazy chef. List your random ingredients and your dietary quirks. Example: *“Act as if you’re a broke college student with a microwave. Here’s what’s in my fridge: eggs, rice, half a zucchini, ketchup. Invent a dinner plan.”* Suddenly, you’ve got a meal plan that requires zero effort and probably fewer regrets. Novices, don’t just ask “What can I cook?”—give context, make it weird, embrace the specificity! **Mal’s Mistake: Not Being Specific Enough** Here comes my confession: I used to ask, “Help me write a resume,” and wondered why the result sounded about as inspired as a terms-and-conditions page. The rookie mistake? Not giving enough context. Always say what job, what tone, and what your deal is. Trust me—I learned after submitting a resume that could best be described as “beige.” **AI Interaction Exercise** Let’s sharpen your prompting. Try this: Pick a mundane task from your day, like “replying to an awkward email.” Ask your favorite AI to generate three replies—first as a polite diplomat, second as someone in a hurry, and third as a comedian. This flexes your ability to s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 252 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3133206494 Welcome to "I am GPTed," the podcast where practical AI meets—well, whatever’s left of common sense. I’m Mal, your misfit master of artificial intelligence. I’m here to make sense of the world's shiniest algorithms, one mildly sarcastic tip at a time. If you’re tired of buzzwords and ready to actually use these tools, you’re in the right place. Let’s jump right in with today’s *secret weapon* for getting better responses from your favorite large language models: **role prompting**. Most people type vague stuff like, “Summarize this document.” Yawn. Watch what happens when you level up: _Before:_ "Summarize this document." _After:_ "You are a veteran news editor with a sharp nose for bias and clarity. Summarize this document, highlighting its main argument and any red flags for credibility." The difference is night and day. Instead of a generic snooze-fest, suddenly ChatGPT, Claude, even Gemini or Grok, start acting the part, giving you context-aware answers with a helpful slant. (No, they won’t suddenly develop snark, sadly, but that’s my job.) According to productcompass.pm, assigning AI a role—like ‘seasoned marketer,’ ‘factual scientist,’ or, my personal favorite, ‘exasperated podcast host’—unlocks much richer, more tailored insights. So, what can you *actually* do with this in real life—besides showing off to your friends who still think Google is the height of machine intelligence? Let’s talk grocery shopping, organizational-level. Imagine you’re meal planning. Prompt Gemini: “Act as if you’re a nutritionist designing meals for a busy family on a budget. Suggest a week of healthy, easy dinners. List ingredients, prep time, and hacks for picky eaters.” Suddenly, you’re not just getting recipes. You’re getting a realistic plan, with substitutions and time-saving tips. Next step, AI doesn’t cook the meals, but hey, we’re working on it. Now, time for a confession—because if you’re not making mistakes with AI, it means you’re not using it. Here’s a classic rookie error: *Not giving enough context.* Guilty as charged. Once, I asked for "marketing ideas for an app." What did I get? Ten suggestions that sounded suspiciously like an intern holding a caffeine IV drip. Lesson learned. Instead, add context: "We need marketing ideas for an eco-friendly shopping app targeting college students, using mostly Instagram and TikTok." Voila: specific, relevant, actually usable advice. If you want a robot to help, you have to treat it like a clever intern—give it the backstory it needs, and never forget to check its work. Let’s build your AI muscles with a simple exercise. Tonight, pick a boring task—say, writing a birthday invite. Try this prompt: “You’re a professional party planner. Write a witty birthday invitation for an eight-year-old superhero-themed party. Keep it fun, short, and friendly. Include RSVP instructions.” Now, tweak the role and context. Watch how the response morphs. Compare, critique, repeat. Build your insti This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:11:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to "I am GPTed," the podcast where practical AI meets—well, whatever’s left of common sense. I’m Mal, your misfit master of artificial intelligence. I’m here to make sense of the world's shiniest algorithms, one mildly sarcastic tip at a time. If you’re tired of buzzwords and ready to actually use these tools, you’re in the right place. Let’s jump right in with today’s *secret weapon* for getting better responses from your favorite large language models: **role prompting**. Most people type vague stuff like, “Summarize this document.” Yawn. Watch what happens when you level up: _Before:_ "Summarize this document." _After:_ "You are a veteran news editor with a sharp nose for bias and clarity. Summarize this document, highlighting its main argument and any red flags for credibility." The difference is night and day. Instead of a generic snooze-fest, suddenly ChatGPT, Claude, even Gemini or Grok, start acting the part, giving you context-aware answers with a helpful slant. (No, they won’t suddenly develop snark, sadly, but that’s my job.) According to productcompass.pm, assigning AI a role—like ‘seasoned marketer,’ ‘factual scientist,’ or, my personal favorite, ‘exasperated podcast host’—unlocks much richer, more tailored insights. So, what can you *actually* do with this in real life—besides showing off to your friends who still think Google is the height of machine intelligence? Let’s talk grocery shopping, organizational-level. Imagine you’re meal planning. Prompt Gemini: “Act as if you’re a nutritionist designing meals for a busy family on a budget. Suggest a week of healthy, easy dinners. List ingredients, prep time, and hacks for picky eaters.” Suddenly, you’re not just getting recipes. You’re getting a realistic plan, with substitutions and time-saving tips. Next step, AI doesn’t cook the meals, but hey, we’re working on it. Now, time for a confession—because if you’re not making mistakes with AI, it means you’re not using it. Here’s a classic rookie error: *Not giving enough context.* Guilty as charged. Once, I asked for "marketing ideas for an app." What did I get? Ten suggestions that sounded suspiciously like an intern holding a caffeine IV drip. Lesson learned. Instead, add context: "We need marketing ideas for an eco-friendly shopping app targeting college students, using mostly Instagram and TikTok." Voila: specific, relevant, actually usable advice. If you want a robot to help, you have to treat it like a clever intern—give it the backstory it needs, and never forget to check its work. Let’s build your AI muscles with a simple exercise. Tonight, pick a boring task—say, writing a birthday invite. Try this prompt: “You’re a professional party planner. Write a witty birthday invitation for an eight-year-old superhero-themed party. Keep it fun, short, and friendly. Include RSVP instructions.” Now, tweak the role and context. Watch how the response morphs. Compare, critique, repeat. Build your insti This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 292 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4837927586 [Upbeat intro music] Welcome back to “I am GPTed” – the only podcast that combines practical AI advice with just enough sarcasm to keep you on your toes. I’m Mal, The Misfit Master of AI, your host with the most… failed prompts in his chat history. If you’ve ever wanted to get better results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or whatever fresh A.I. alphabet soup showed up this week, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing a prompting technique so effective, it might actually make you look like you know what you’re doing. No, seriously. It worked for me—and my bar was low. Let’s dive into the *one technique* that instantly levels up your AI game: **role prompting**. Here’s the situation. Most new users approach an AI with something like, “Summarize this article.” Boring. Vague. About as inspiring as a soggy napkin. Instead, upgrade your prompt by giving the AI a role—literally tell it who to be. For example: “You are a high school teacher who specializes in history. Summarize this article so a teenager won’t fall asleep reading it.” Let’s compare: - Sad Before: “Explain photosynthesis.” - Glorious After: “You are a science YouTuber with one million subscribers. Explain photosynthesis using fun analogies and simple language, so even your grandma could ace the quiz.” Notice the difference? Giving the AI a persona narrows its approach and boosts relevance. Suddenly, it’s not just reciting Wikipedia; it’s actually engaging. I’ve seen this work wonders not just in ChatGPT but with Claude, Gemini, and even Grok—yes, even Grok needs guidance. Apparently, AI “knows everything,” but still needs a job description like a confused intern. Who knew? Now, on to the *surprise practical use case*: planning your next awkward family gathering. Most people use AI for emails or brainstorming, but try this—ask, “You are a conflict-averse event planner. Make me a seating chart for Thanksgiving that keeps Aunt Linda away from Uncle Frank, and give me a diplomatic email for inviting everyone, limiting passive-aggressive ‘accidents’ to under three.” You’re not just delegating chores; you’re preventing cranberry sauce catastrophes. Thank me later. But let’s talk about what goes wrong. The **most common mistake beginners make** is asking questions without context. You know what I mean—just typing: “Resume tips.” And getting back advice generic enough to put a robot to sleep. Confession: I did this too. My first prompt was… “Book recommendations.” AI churned out so many options, I ended up reading none of them. Learn from me: give specifics. Instead, try, “You are a librarian specializing in sci-fi for reluctant readers. Recommend three novels less than 300 pages, published after 2010.” Don’t be like early Mal—lost in choice, fueled only by existential regret. Here’s a **quick exercise** to hone your skills: this week, give every AI prompt a clear persona and a task with at least one constraint. Not “write a poem,” but “You are a disgruntled pirate captain. Write This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:12:49 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat intro music] Welcome back to “I am GPTed” – the only podcast that combines practical AI advice with just enough sarcasm to keep you on your toes. I’m Mal, The Misfit Master of AI, your host with the most… failed prompts in his chat history. If you’ve ever wanted to get better results from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or whatever fresh A.I. alphabet soup showed up this week, you’re in the right place. Today, I’m sharing a prompting technique so effective, it might actually make you look like you know what you’re doing. No, seriously. It worked for me—and my bar was low. Let’s dive into the *one technique* that instantly levels up your AI game: **role prompting**. Here’s the situation. Most new users approach an AI with something like, “Summarize this article.” Boring. Vague. About as inspiring as a soggy napkin. Instead, upgrade your prompt by giving the AI a role—literally tell it who to be. For example: “You are a high school teacher who specializes in history. Summarize this article so a teenager won’t fall asleep reading it.” Let’s compare: - Sad Before: “Explain photosynthesis.” - Glorious After: “You are a science YouTuber with one million subscribers. Explain photosynthesis using fun analogies and simple language, so even your grandma could ace the quiz.” Notice the difference? Giving the AI a persona narrows its approach and boosts relevance. Suddenly, it’s not just reciting Wikipedia; it’s actually engaging. I’ve seen this work wonders not just in ChatGPT but with Claude, Gemini, and even Grok—yes, even Grok needs guidance. Apparently, AI “knows everything,” but still needs a job description like a confused intern. Who knew? Now, on to the *surprise practical use case*: planning your next awkward family gathering. Most people use AI for emails or brainstorming, but try this—ask, “You are a conflict-averse event planner. Make me a seating chart for Thanksgiving that keeps Aunt Linda away from Uncle Frank, and give me a diplomatic email for inviting everyone, limiting passive-aggressive ‘accidents’ to under three.” You’re not just delegating chores; you’re preventing cranberry sauce catastrophes. Thank me later. But let’s talk about what goes wrong. The **most common mistake beginners make** is asking questions without context. You know what I mean—just typing: “Resume tips.” And getting back advice generic enough to put a robot to sleep. Confession: I did this too. My first prompt was… “Book recommendations.” AI churned out so many options, I ended up reading none of them. Learn from me: give specifics. Instead, try, “You are a librarian specializing in sci-fi for reluctant readers. Recommend three novels less than 300 pages, published after 2010.” Don’t be like early Mal—lost in choice, fueled only by existential regret. Here’s a **quick exercise** to hone your skills: this week, give every AI prompt a clear persona and a task with at least one constraint. Not “write a poem,” but “You are a disgruntled pirate captain. Write This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 291 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8439427975 [Intro music] Welcome to "I Am GPTed," the show for rebels, rookies, and anyone who’s ever typed “write me a poem about tacos” into an AI. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—here to hand you the best tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new alphabet soup emerges after lunch. If you came hoping for tech hype and jargon, congratulations: you’re in the wrong place. Here we only serve straight talk—with a dash of sarcasm and just enough humility to keep things spicy. Today, we’re serving up: - One prompting technique to supercharge your AI responses. - A practical use case you probably haven’t tried. - My confession about a classic rookie mistake. - One easy skill-building exercise. - And a tip for turning “meh” AI output into magic. Let’s get GPTed. First up: **one prompting technique to rule them all.** I call it *role prompting*—sounds fancy, but it’s absurdly simple. Instead of just asking, “Summarize this document,” you assign the AI a role. Try: “You’re a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience. Summarize this document for execs who don’t have all day.” See how the AI suddenly puts on its big-person pants and delivers like it’s at a TED talk? Before: “Summarize this article.” After: “You are a world-class communications coach. Summarize this article in plain English that even my goldfish could understand.” Result? Clear, concise, and zero goldfish casualties. Now for a **practical use case you probably haven’t tried: meal planning**. Yes—turn your AI assistant into your personal chef. Feed it, say, “You’re an expert nutritionist. I need a vegetarian meal plan for two picky teens and one allegedly ‘adventurous’ adult. Make sure each dinner takes less than 30 minutes and nobody mutinies.” Watch as the AI churns out a week of menus that just *might* keep family feuds at bay. Who says AI is only for coding or existential dread? Speaking of things tech-people never admit...let’s talk **common beginner mistakes**. Here’s mine: asking vague, context-less questions. I once typed, “Explain LLMs,” and was rewarded with a Wikipedia impersonator so boring, my eyeballs staged a walkout. Turns out, if you want *helpful* answers, give *specific* context. Instead, ask, “Explain LLMs for a fifth-grader who thinks Python is a snake.” Now we’re talking. Exercise time for building your AI chops. Here’s the *malpractice-approved* drill: take one task—say, “Write an email to my boss.” Now, rewrite your prompt three times, each with a different role: a strict lawyer, a friendly neighbor, and a mysterious novelist. Compare the results. You’ll be amazed how small tweaks shape the AI’s tone, detail, and usefulness. Rinse and repeat with any task. Suddenly, you’re not just using AI—you’re *directing* it. Last tip: **evaluate and improve AI output** by asking, “What’s missing?” or, my personal favorite, “How would a critic roast this response?” Then revise the prompt: “Now rewrite it, but make it shorter, add a joke, and triple-check t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:12:16 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music] Welcome to "I Am GPTed," the show for rebels, rookies, and anyone who’s ever typed “write me a poem about tacos” into an AI. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—here to hand you the best tips for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new alphabet soup emerges after lunch. If you came hoping for tech hype and jargon, congratulations: you’re in the wrong place. Here we only serve straight talk—with a dash of sarcasm and just enough humility to keep things spicy. Today, we’re serving up: - One prompting technique to supercharge your AI responses. - A practical use case you probably haven’t tried. - My confession about a classic rookie mistake. - One easy skill-building exercise. - And a tip for turning “meh” AI output into magic. Let’s get GPTed. First up: **one prompting technique to rule them all.** I call it *role prompting*—sounds fancy, but it’s absurdly simple. Instead of just asking, “Summarize this document,” you assign the AI a role. Try: “You’re a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience. Summarize this document for execs who don’t have all day.” See how the AI suddenly puts on its big-person pants and delivers like it’s at a TED talk? Before: “Summarize this article.” After: “You are a world-class communications coach. Summarize this article in plain English that even my goldfish could understand.” Result? Clear, concise, and zero goldfish casualties. Now for a **practical use case you probably haven’t tried: meal planning**. Yes—turn your AI assistant into your personal chef. Feed it, say, “You’re an expert nutritionist. I need a vegetarian meal plan for two picky teens and one allegedly ‘adventurous’ adult. Make sure each dinner takes less than 30 minutes and nobody mutinies.” Watch as the AI churns out a week of menus that just *might* keep family feuds at bay. Who says AI is only for coding or existential dread? Speaking of things tech-people never admit...let’s talk **common beginner mistakes**. Here’s mine: asking vague, context-less questions. I once typed, “Explain LLMs,” and was rewarded with a Wikipedia impersonator so boring, my eyeballs staged a walkout. Turns out, if you want *helpful* answers, give *specific* context. Instead, ask, “Explain LLMs for a fifth-grader who thinks Python is a snake.” Now we’re talking. Exercise time for building your AI chops. Here’s the *malpractice-approved* drill: take one task—say, “Write an email to my boss.” Now, rewrite your prompt three times, each with a different role: a strict lawyer, a friendly neighbor, and a mysterious novelist. Compare the results. You’ll be amazed how small tweaks shape the AI’s tone, detail, and usefulness. Rinse and repeat with any task. Suddenly, you’re not just using AI—you’re *directing* it. Last tip: **evaluate and improve AI output** by asking, “What’s missing?” or, my personal favorite, “How would a critic roast this response?” Then revise the prompt: “Now rewrite it, but make it shorter, add a joke, and triple-check t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 243 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6276983001 [Intro music fades in] Welcome to “I am GPTed” – where I, Mal, the misfit master of AI, teach you how to wrangle robots, charm chatbots, and generally not embarrass yourself in front of the algorithmic overlords. If you’re looking for fluffy hype, jargon salad, or the blockchain fairy godmother, please see yourself to aisle four. Here, we do practical AI advice—with just the right amount of sarcasm and hard-won humility. Let’s jump into today’s bite-size dose of getting smarter with machines—without losing your humanity. Or your lunch. **Prompting Technique: Role Assigning** Let’s talk about the single most powerful “cheat code” in prompting: *role assignment*. In plain English, this means telling the AI exactly who—or what—it should pretend to be while completing your request. Imagine you’re asking for career advice. Instead of typing: “Give me tips for a resume,” try: “You are a senior tech recruiter at Google with a low tolerance for nonsense and a deep love of Oxford commas. Give me three actionable resume tips for a beginner developer.” Like magic, the response suddenly makes sense and actually sounds like it came from someone who hires humans for a living, not from an all-knowing toaster. This trick works across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—heck, probably even works on your old Furby if you yell at it with enough conviction. **Practical Use Case: Personal Brainstorming Partner** Here’s a wildly practical use for AI that most beginners skip: turn it into your *brainstorming partner*—for literally anything. Meal planning? Ask, “You are a world-weary chef who just wants dinner done in 20 minutes. Plan my week.” Stuck writing a birthday card? “You are a comedian who thinks puns are a love language.” The best part? Unlike your friends, AI never judges, forgets your dietary needs, or ducks your texts. **Common Mistake: The One-and-Done Prompt** Now, confession time. When I started with AI, I’d ask a question, get a cheerfully weird answer, and call it a day. Big mistake. The AI is not a mind reader—it’s more like a golden retriever with an encyclopedic memory for Wikipedia articles but zero idea what you *really* want. So, avoid the “one-and-done” approach. Iterate! Push back! Say, “No, sorry, try again with simpler words,” or, “Can you summarize that and add a joke about goats?” Trust me, I’ve received enough robot haikus about cloud computing to last several lifetimes. **Exercise: The Role Reversal Drill** Here’s your practice drill: Choose any AI—be it GPT, Claude, Gemini, or that one in your fridge that orders milk when you’re not looking. Prompt it as three different roles for one task. For example, ask for diet tips as a nutritionist, as a grumpy dad, and as a sci-fi writer. Compare the results side by side. Notice how the tone and usefulness shift? That’s how you train both yourself and the AI to get unstuck from boring answers. **Tip: Vet AI Output Like a Cynical Editor** Last tip—don’t trust the bot blindly. Read it This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:13:12 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Welcome to “I am GPTed” – where I, Mal, the misfit master of AI, teach you how to wrangle robots, charm chatbots, and generally not embarrass yourself in front of the algorithmic overlords. If you’re looking for fluffy hype, jargon salad, or the blockchain fairy godmother, please see yourself to aisle four. Here, we do practical AI advice—with just the right amount of sarcasm and hard-won humility. Let’s jump into today’s bite-size dose of getting smarter with machines—without losing your humanity. Or your lunch. **Prompting Technique: Role Assigning** Let’s talk about the single most powerful “cheat code” in prompting: *role assignment*. In plain English, this means telling the AI exactly who—or what—it should pretend to be while completing your request. Imagine you’re asking for career advice. Instead of typing: “Give me tips for a resume,” try: “You are a senior tech recruiter at Google with a low tolerance for nonsense and a deep love of Oxford commas. Give me three actionable resume tips for a beginner developer.” Like magic, the response suddenly makes sense and actually sounds like it came from someone who hires humans for a living, not from an all-knowing toaster. This trick works across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—heck, probably even works on your old Furby if you yell at it with enough conviction. **Practical Use Case: Personal Brainstorming Partner** Here’s a wildly practical use for AI that most beginners skip: turn it into your *brainstorming partner*—for literally anything. Meal planning? Ask, “You are a world-weary chef who just wants dinner done in 20 minutes. Plan my week.” Stuck writing a birthday card? “You are a comedian who thinks puns are a love language.” The best part? Unlike your friends, AI never judges, forgets your dietary needs, or ducks your texts. **Common Mistake: The One-and-Done Prompt** Now, confession time. When I started with AI, I’d ask a question, get a cheerfully weird answer, and call it a day. Big mistake. The AI is not a mind reader—it’s more like a golden retriever with an encyclopedic memory for Wikipedia articles but zero idea what you *really* want. So, avoid the “one-and-done” approach. Iterate! Push back! Say, “No, sorry, try again with simpler words,” or, “Can you summarize that and add a joke about goats?” Trust me, I’ve received enough robot haikus about cloud computing to last several lifetimes. **Exercise: The Role Reversal Drill** Here’s your practice drill: Choose any AI—be it GPT, Claude, Gemini, or that one in your fridge that orders milk when you’re not looking. Prompt it as three different roles for one task. For example, ask for diet tips as a nutritionist, as a grumpy dad, and as a sci-fi writer. Compare the results side by side. Notice how the tone and usefulness shift? That’s how you train both yourself and the AI to get unstuck from boring answers. **Tip: Vet AI Output Like a Cynical Editor** Last tip—don’t trust the bot blindly. Read it This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6476560368 Hey humans and semi-sentient spreadsheets, welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the show where I, Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, take you down the rabbit hole of practical large language model antics, minus the techno-babble and with just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy. Today, I’m here to save your prompts from sounding like they were written by a robot who just discovered Wikipedia. Let’s get into it. First tip—**role prompting**. No, you don’t need an Oscar. This is where you *assign a persona or role to your AI buddy,* so it responds in a way that actually fits your needs. Before you panic, here’s an example. **Before:** "Summarize this document." **After:** "You are a veteran HR manager who knows how to make boring memos sound almost interesting. Summarize this document so my team actually reads it." See the difference? The first gets you a bland school report. The second gets you something a human might read without losing the will to live. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—yes, Grok, insert Musk joke here[Product Compass reports this is one of the most effective prompting techniques]. Let’s make it *actually* useful. Here’s a practical use case most folks miss: Personal email drafting. Sure, you can make the AI write business emails, but here’s a twist: Ask it to play the role of your witty cousin or brutally honest best friend. Suddenly, your RSVP to Aunt Nancy’s potluck comes out charming, not passive-aggressive. Now, confession time: the classic rookie mistake—**overloading your prompt with instructions**. I’ve done this. You’ve probably done this. You give the AI 17 steps, a mission statement, and your astrological chart. The result? The AI gets confused and politely panics. Don't multitask your prompt! Keep to one clear ask at a time. You’ll thank me when you don’t get a philosophical essay about cheese when all you wanted was a grocery list. Here’s a simple exercise to sharpen your AI skills: Each day, try sending one prompt with a role (“You are my wisecracking coworker…”), then compare that to a plain prompt on the same topic. Notice what’s clearer, funnier, or actually useful. Give yourself two minutes—because life’s too short for bad AI. Last, here’s your *AI hygiene tip*—always **review and refine**. The first answer from any LLM is like my high school haircut—awkward and kinda random. Read the output. If it sounds like you pressed the 'autofill' button too hard, ask follow-ups. “Rewrite for clarity,” “Add a dash of humor,” or “Pretend you’re pitching this to my grandma.” Be bossy. The AI can take it. All right, that’s your not-so-dystopian dose of AI for today. Subscribe to “I am GPTed”—because getting smarter shouldn’t feel like attending a seminar titled ‘Synergy Ecosystems’. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. If you want more tools, tips, or just to make your boss question your newfound efficiency, check out quietplease.ai. Hit subscribe, share with a friend, and remember— This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:12:07 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey humans and semi-sentient spreadsheets, welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the show where I, Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, take you down the rabbit hole of practical large language model antics, minus the techno-babble and with just enough sarcasm to keep things spicy. Today, I’m here to save your prompts from sounding like they were written by a robot who just discovered Wikipedia. Let’s get into it. First tip—**role prompting**. No, you don’t need an Oscar. This is where you *assign a persona or role to your AI buddy,* so it responds in a way that actually fits your needs. Before you panic, here’s an example. **Before:** "Summarize this document." **After:** "You are a veteran HR manager who knows how to make boring memos sound almost interesting. Summarize this document so my team actually reads it." See the difference? The first gets you a bland school report. The second gets you something a human might read without losing the will to live. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—yes, Grok, insert Musk joke here[Product Compass reports this is one of the most effective prompting techniques]. Let’s make it *actually* useful. Here’s a practical use case most folks miss: Personal email drafting. Sure, you can make the AI write business emails, but here’s a twist: Ask it to play the role of your witty cousin or brutally honest best friend. Suddenly, your RSVP to Aunt Nancy’s potluck comes out charming, not passive-aggressive. Now, confession time: the classic rookie mistake—**overloading your prompt with instructions**. I’ve done this. You’ve probably done this. You give the AI 17 steps, a mission statement, and your astrological chart. The result? The AI gets confused and politely panics. Don't multitask your prompt! Keep to one clear ask at a time. You’ll thank me when you don’t get a philosophical essay about cheese when all you wanted was a grocery list. Here’s a simple exercise to sharpen your AI skills: Each day, try sending one prompt with a role (“You are my wisecracking coworker…”), then compare that to a plain prompt on the same topic. Notice what’s clearer, funnier, or actually useful. Give yourself two minutes—because life’s too short for bad AI. Last, here’s your *AI hygiene tip*—always **review and refine**. The first answer from any LLM is like my high school haircut—awkward and kinda random. Read the output. If it sounds like you pressed the 'autofill' button too hard, ask follow-ups. “Rewrite for clarity,” “Add a dash of humor,” or “Pretend you’re pitching this to my grandma.” Be bossy. The AI can take it. All right, that’s your not-so-dystopian dose of AI for today. Subscribe to “I am GPTed”—because getting smarter shouldn’t feel like attending a seminar titled ‘Synergy Ecosystems’. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. If you want more tools, tips, or just to make your boss question your newfound efficiency, check out quietplease.ai. Hit subscribe, share with a friend, and remember— This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 204 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8490763598 Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where practical AI wisdom meets the whimsical stylings of your host, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. If you were looking for a self-important tech guru, you clearly made a wrong turn. But stick around—I’ve got tips that *actually* help you win at AI, minus the jargon migraines. Let’s get right into some actual value, shall we? Today’s main course: **one prompting technique that will instantly upgrade your results with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—yes, we’re collecting LLMs like Pokémon cards here.** My top technique? *Role prompting*. Simple, powerful, and best of all, sounds way fancier than it is. Here’s why it matters. Most people approach an AI like they’re submitting an annoyed IT ticket: “Summarize this document.” Sure, you’ll get a summary—about as inspiring as room-temperature soup. **Let’s fix that:** - *Before* (the way most do it): “Summarize this document.” - *After* (Mal’s Upgrade): “You are a veteran marketer known for turning snoozefests into viral sensations. Summarize this document in a way that makes bored people care.” See the difference? The “after” prompt gives the AI context, purpose, and—brace yourself for this—personality. Suddenly, your AI goes from soulless bot to surprisingly useful collaborator. Should’ve been obvious, but hey, hindsight’s perfect when you’re not squinting through hype goggles. Now for **a practical use case you might not have considered**: Planning a boring weekly grocery list? No need to suffer. Prompt your AI with: “You are a meal planner who loves saving time and money for a busy family of four. Plan out dinners for the week using what’s already in my pantry.” Suddenly, dinnertime is less bland torture, more accidental superpower. Next, watch your friends look at your meal plan like you’ve passed some domestic Turing test. On to **one common beginner mistake**—and let’s be real, I’ve made it more times than I’ll admit to my microwave: *Not giving enough context.* Early on, I’d ask, “Write me a blog post about productivity.” Result? Generic, beige advice. If vanilla was a color, that’s what my blog looked like. The fix? Feed the AI the *who, why, and how much detail* you want. Remember: You wouldn’t expect stellar results from half-baked directions. Neither will your LLM. Here’s **a simple exercise** for you to practice your AI skills: This week, choose one daily task—could be crafting an email, planning a schedule, or even writing a “get out of small talk” script. Prompt your favorite AI and *each day, iterate*. Add more context, set a specific role, and tweak the tone. Notice what changes and what works. Congratulations, you’re doing *prompt engineering* without having to endure a single TED talk about “the future.” Now, for a **tip on evaluating and improving AI content**: Never trust the first draft—just like you wouldn’t trust a cat with your sandwich. Read the output aloud. If it sounds robotic, vague, or like it was ghostwritten by a sleep This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:12:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where practical AI wisdom meets the whimsical stylings of your host, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. If you were looking for a self-important tech guru, you clearly made a wrong turn. But stick around—I’ve got tips that *actually* help you win at AI, minus the jargon migraines. Let’s get right into some actual value, shall we? Today’s main course: **one prompting technique that will instantly upgrade your results with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—yes, we’re collecting LLMs like Pokémon cards here.** My top technique? *Role prompting*. Simple, powerful, and best of all, sounds way fancier than it is. Here’s why it matters. Most people approach an AI like they’re submitting an annoyed IT ticket: “Summarize this document.” Sure, you’ll get a summary—about as inspiring as room-temperature soup. **Let’s fix that:** - *Before* (the way most do it): “Summarize this document.” - *After* (Mal’s Upgrade): “You are a veteran marketer known for turning snoozefests into viral sensations. Summarize this document in a way that makes bored people care.” See the difference? The “after” prompt gives the AI context, purpose, and—brace yourself for this—personality. Suddenly, your AI goes from soulless bot to surprisingly useful collaborator. Should’ve been obvious, but hey, hindsight’s perfect when you’re not squinting through hype goggles. Now for **a practical use case you might not have considered**: Planning a boring weekly grocery list? No need to suffer. Prompt your AI with: “You are a meal planner who loves saving time and money for a busy family of four. Plan out dinners for the week using what’s already in my pantry.” Suddenly, dinnertime is less bland torture, more accidental superpower. Next, watch your friends look at your meal plan like you’ve passed some domestic Turing test. On to **one common beginner mistake**—and let’s be real, I’ve made it more times than I’ll admit to my microwave: *Not giving enough context.* Early on, I’d ask, “Write me a blog post about productivity.” Result? Generic, beige advice. If vanilla was a color, that’s what my blog looked like. The fix? Feed the AI the *who, why, and how much detail* you want. Remember: You wouldn’t expect stellar results from half-baked directions. Neither will your LLM. Here’s **a simple exercise** for you to practice your AI skills: This week, choose one daily task—could be crafting an email, planning a schedule, or even writing a “get out of small talk” script. Prompt your favorite AI and *each day, iterate*. Add more context, set a specific role, and tweak the tone. Notice what changes and what works. Congratulations, you’re doing *prompt engineering* without having to endure a single TED talk about “the future.” Now, for a **tip on evaluating and improving AI content**: Never trust the first draft—just like you wouldn’t trust a cat with your sandwich. Read the output aloud. If it sounds robotic, vague, or like it was ghostwritten by a sleep This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 254 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5394003702 Welcome, fellow misfits, to "I am GPTed," where your host—Mal, the self-proclaimed Master of AI and certified jargon-allergic smart aleck—delivers the world’s best practical AI tips. Because, let’s be honest, if you wanted hype and buzzwords, you’d be listening to a blockchain podcast right now. Today, we’re going deep—but not too deep, nobody brought scuba gear—into making your favorite LLMs (that’s Large Language Models, not “Lousy Lunch Meetings,” thankfully) work smarter for you. And if you’re new, relax: I speak human, not robo-gibberish. Let’s start with a prompting technique that improves results overnight: **role prompting**. In plain English, you tell the AI who to “pretend” to be. It’s like costume day for ChatGPT and friends—but with more practical outcomes. Here’s the “before”: “Summarize this report for me.” And now, the “after,” with role prompting: “Act as an executive assistant. Summarize this report in bullet points a busy manager would want.” See the glow-up? Suddenly, you get a clean, prioritized summary, not a wall of text auditioning for a novel prize. This works wonders with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—those LLMs love a good role-play, no judgement. Now, a practical use case you might not have considered: **AI as your brainstorming partner**. Sure, you can ask it to write an email or plan a vacation, but try, “Suggest three ways to organize a chaotic garage, tailored for someone with way too many old hobbies they definitely won’t pick up again.” Bam—fresh ideas for that “aspirational woodworking phase” clutter. The AI isn’t just a chatbot—it’s a creativity assistant. And no, it won’t judge your unicycle. Here’s a mistake I guarantee every beginner has made, myself included: **assuming the AI knows exactly what you want**. You type, “Draft a letter for my landlord about the heater.” Two seconds later, you’re staring at a formal complaint for the Queen of England. Oops. To avoid this: **add specific details**. “Write a polite, concise email to my landlord, explaining the heater broke yesterday and asking for a quick repair.” The more context, the less chance of getting a regal royal decree when all you wanted was warm toes. For skill-building, here’s your exercise this week: **Give AI a tiny challenge with clear structure**. Try this: “Act as a travel agent. Give me a three-day itinerary for Paris, with one museum, one food adventure, and one hidden gem per day.” Check the output. Refine your prompt until it feels tailored, not robotic. Repeat with a new city—because someday you will use those vacation days. Finally, the tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: **Never settle for the first draft.** If the AI hands you something “meh,” ask, “Can you simplify this?” or “Can you organize this into a checklist?” Think of the AI as a tireless intern who never gets offended by more edits. So, if today’s episode helped you wrangle your AI to do your bidding (or at least organize your unicycle collection This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:12:29 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome, fellow misfits, to "I am GPTed," where your host—Mal, the self-proclaimed Master of AI and certified jargon-allergic smart aleck—delivers the world’s best practical AI tips. Because, let’s be honest, if you wanted hype and buzzwords, you’d be listening to a blockchain podcast right now. Today, we’re going deep—but not too deep, nobody brought scuba gear—into making your favorite LLMs (that’s Large Language Models, not “Lousy Lunch Meetings,” thankfully) work smarter for you. And if you’re new, relax: I speak human, not robo-gibberish. Let’s start with a prompting technique that improves results overnight: **role prompting**. In plain English, you tell the AI who to “pretend” to be. It’s like costume day for ChatGPT and friends—but with more practical outcomes. Here’s the “before”: “Summarize this report for me.” And now, the “after,” with role prompting: “Act as an executive assistant. Summarize this report in bullet points a busy manager would want.” See the glow-up? Suddenly, you get a clean, prioritized summary, not a wall of text auditioning for a novel prize. This works wonders with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—those LLMs love a good role-play, no judgement. Now, a practical use case you might not have considered: **AI as your brainstorming partner**. Sure, you can ask it to write an email or plan a vacation, but try, “Suggest three ways to organize a chaotic garage, tailored for someone with way too many old hobbies they definitely won’t pick up again.” Bam—fresh ideas for that “aspirational woodworking phase” clutter. The AI isn’t just a chatbot—it’s a creativity assistant. And no, it won’t judge your unicycle. Here’s a mistake I guarantee every beginner has made, myself included: **assuming the AI knows exactly what you want**. You type, “Draft a letter for my landlord about the heater.” Two seconds later, you’re staring at a formal complaint for the Queen of England. Oops. To avoid this: **add specific details**. “Write a polite, concise email to my landlord, explaining the heater broke yesterday and asking for a quick repair.” The more context, the less chance of getting a regal royal decree when all you wanted was warm toes. For skill-building, here’s your exercise this week: **Give AI a tiny challenge with clear structure**. Try this: “Act as a travel agent. Give me a three-day itinerary for Paris, with one museum, one food adventure, and one hidden gem per day.” Check the output. Refine your prompt until it feels tailored, not robotic. Repeat with a new city—because someday you will use those vacation days. Finally, the tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: **Never settle for the first draft.** If the AI hands you something “meh,” ask, “Can you simplify this?” or “Can you organize this into a checklist?” Think of the AI as a tireless intern who never gets offended by more edits. So, if today’s episode helped you wrangle your AI to do your bidding (or at least organize your unicycle collection This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 244 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3674674981 Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show where practical AI advice gets served with just the right amount of snark. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—here to help you not only survive generative AI, but maybe even look smart on Zoom while doing it. Alright, let's dive straight into misery—I mean mastery. First up, a *prompting technique* that actually works: **role prompting**. This is where you tell the chatbot who to be before you ask your question. Here’s the *before* example, starring the AI equivalent of plain oatmeal: > “Summarize this document.” Now the *after* version, with a hint of role playing—think Hogwarts, but for data nerds: > “You are a veteran product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document as if you're prepping for a cutthroat board meeting.” Notice the difference? The second prompt gets you responses that are punchier, tailored, and less likely to sound as if the AI is narrating a corporate safety video. Role prompting is basically method acting for robots, except you don’t have to clap politely after[Product Compass]. Now, let’s get *practical*. If you thought AI was just for writing essays or firing off questionable tweets, think again. Imagine you’re planning your weekly grocery run but your brain has been replaced by a colander. You can prompt your favorite AI like this: > “Act as if you’re a thrifty nutritionist. Plan my grocery list using only what's on sale, but ensure it’s healthy and feeds four adults all week.” Suddenly your shopping is efficient, nutritious, and doesn’t end with you panic-eating dry spaghetti. You can use this trick for meal planning, scheduling, even prepping for big work presentations[Harvard IT]. Now, it’s confession time. Here’s a beginner *mistake* I still make, because apparently old habits die harder than Internet Explorer: Asking AI for something vague, then expecting actionable gold. Example: > “Give me suggestions for team building.” What you get: A bland, recycled list as thrilling as a rush hour PowerPoint. Instead, be specific! > “You are an HR manager at a remote-first company. Suggest three team-building activities for introverts that don’t involve trust falls or singing.” Get precise, get magical. I’ve made this mistake more times than my WiFi has gone out, so save yourself the disappointment. Here’s your *simple exercise*: Tonight, try this—assign the AI a role (chef, project manager, stand-up comedian), then prompt it to solve a small, everyday problem. Review the result. If it’s lackluster, tweak the role or add details until you get something that doesn’t make you question the future of civilization. Before you run off and automate your entire life, here’s my tip for *evaluating AI-generated content*: Read it out loud. If it sounds like your high school essay on “The Importance of Trees”—flat and confused—it’s time to revise the prompt. Good AI output should sound like a conversation, not a warranty agreement. That’s all for today, digit This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:12:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show where practical AI advice gets served with just the right amount of snark. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—here to help you not only survive generative AI, but maybe even look smart on Zoom while doing it. Alright, let's dive straight into misery—I mean mastery. First up, a *prompting technique* that actually works: **role prompting**. This is where you tell the chatbot who to be before you ask your question. Here’s the *before* example, starring the AI equivalent of plain oatmeal: > “Summarize this document.” Now the *after* version, with a hint of role playing—think Hogwarts, but for data nerds: > “You are a veteran product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document as if you're prepping for a cutthroat board meeting.” Notice the difference? The second prompt gets you responses that are punchier, tailored, and less likely to sound as if the AI is narrating a corporate safety video. Role prompting is basically method acting for robots, except you don’t have to clap politely after[Product Compass]. Now, let’s get *practical*. If you thought AI was just for writing essays or firing off questionable tweets, think again. Imagine you’re planning your weekly grocery run but your brain has been replaced by a colander. You can prompt your favorite AI like this: > “Act as if you’re a thrifty nutritionist. Plan my grocery list using only what's on sale, but ensure it’s healthy and feeds four adults all week.” Suddenly your shopping is efficient, nutritious, and doesn’t end with you panic-eating dry spaghetti. You can use this trick for meal planning, scheduling, even prepping for big work presentations[Harvard IT]. Now, it’s confession time. Here’s a beginner *mistake* I still make, because apparently old habits die harder than Internet Explorer: Asking AI for something vague, then expecting actionable gold. Example: > “Give me suggestions for team building.” What you get: A bland, recycled list as thrilling as a rush hour PowerPoint. Instead, be specific! > “You are an HR manager at a remote-first company. Suggest three team-building activities for introverts that don’t involve trust falls or singing.” Get precise, get magical. I’ve made this mistake more times than my WiFi has gone out, so save yourself the disappointment. Here’s your *simple exercise*: Tonight, try this—assign the AI a role (chef, project manager, stand-up comedian), then prompt it to solve a small, everyday problem. Review the result. If it’s lackluster, tweak the role or add details until you get something that doesn’t make you question the future of civilization. Before you run off and automate your entire life, here’s my tip for *evaluating AI-generated content*: Read it out loud. If it sounds like your high school essay on “The Importance of Trees”—flat and confused—it’s time to revise the prompt. Good AI output should sound like a conversation, not a warranty agreement. That’s all for today, digit This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 213 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2157005725 Welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the podcast that proves you don’t need a PhD in quantum computing, or even a working relationship with the word “ontology,” to get the most out of modern AI tools. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI, here to make sure you don’t get bamboozled by buzzwords and, at the very least, you get replies from ChatGPT that sound less like a confused robot and more like, well, a slightly less confused robot. Let’s jump right in with today’s flavor: a prompting technique that turns meh responses into chef’s-kiss brilliance. It’s called *role prompting*, but because that makes me sound like I moonlight as a corporate trainer, let’s just call it “telling the AI who to pretend to be.” Instead of simply asking “What’s a healthy dinner?” try “Act as if you’re a nutritionist who specializes in 20-minute meals for busy people. What’s a healthy dinner I can make tonight?” See the difference? Before using this, I’d type: > "Give me a recipe for dinner." And I’d get something so bland, even boiled potatoes would be offended. But with role prompting: > "Act as my personal nutritionist who knows I’m always in a hurry—what quick, healthy dinner do you recommend for someone with zero patience and a questionable relationship with vegetables?" Magically, the answer gets more specific, more useful—and dare I say, less judgmental about my dietary crimes. According to Harvard’s AI guide, adding a specific persona or context not only improves relevance, but makes the AI’s suggestions sharper and more practical. Now, let’s talk *practical use case*—something sneaky-useful that most newbies overlook. Shopping lists. Sure, ChatGPT can analyze technical reports or summarize 16th-century poetry, but it can also take your random fridge contents (“half a lemon, expired yogurt, three eggs, and righteous desperation”) and spit out a sensible grocery list for a week’s meals, based on your dietary goals and budget. You can even have it group items by store aisle, so you never again do The Grocery Backtrack Waltz. Confession time: The biggest mistake beginners make? Guilt-free, because I did it too. It’s the *single-shot prompt*. You open the chat, dump your question in, get a clumsy answer, and think, “Clearly this AI is as clueless as my uncle Gary.” The trick? *Iterate*. Refine your prompt. Give feedback—literally type “Can you make it shorter? Use simpler words? Add a joke?” AI isn’t a mind reader (yet). Treat it like a brainstorming partner who doesn’t take hints well. Here’s your no-excuse, level-one *AI skill exercise*: Tonight, pick something you do every week—writing a work email, prepping a meal, planning weekend fun. Use a role-based prompt and iterate at least once. For example: > "Act as a charming but concise office manager. Write me an email reminding everyone to submit timesheets, but make it funny." Then refine. Ask for more jokes, less sarcasm, bullet points, whatever you like. See how the output changes. One last tip befor This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:13:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome back to “I am GPTed”—the podcast that proves you don’t need a PhD in quantum computing, or even a working relationship with the word “ontology,” to get the most out of modern AI tools. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI, here to make sure you don’t get bamboozled by buzzwords and, at the very least, you get replies from ChatGPT that sound less like a confused robot and more like, well, a slightly less confused robot. Let’s jump right in with today’s flavor: a prompting technique that turns meh responses into chef’s-kiss brilliance. It’s called *role prompting*, but because that makes me sound like I moonlight as a corporate trainer, let’s just call it “telling the AI who to pretend to be.” Instead of simply asking “What’s a healthy dinner?” try “Act as if you’re a nutritionist who specializes in 20-minute meals for busy people. What’s a healthy dinner I can make tonight?” See the difference? Before using this, I’d type: > "Give me a recipe for dinner." And I’d get something so bland, even boiled potatoes would be offended. But with role prompting: > "Act as my personal nutritionist who knows I’m always in a hurry—what quick, healthy dinner do you recommend for someone with zero patience and a questionable relationship with vegetables?" Magically, the answer gets more specific, more useful—and dare I say, less judgmental about my dietary crimes. According to Harvard’s AI guide, adding a specific persona or context not only improves relevance, but makes the AI’s suggestions sharper and more practical. Now, let’s talk *practical use case*—something sneaky-useful that most newbies overlook. Shopping lists. Sure, ChatGPT can analyze technical reports or summarize 16th-century poetry, but it can also take your random fridge contents (“half a lemon, expired yogurt, three eggs, and righteous desperation”) and spit out a sensible grocery list for a week’s meals, based on your dietary goals and budget. You can even have it group items by store aisle, so you never again do The Grocery Backtrack Waltz. Confession time: The biggest mistake beginners make? Guilt-free, because I did it too. It’s the *single-shot prompt*. You open the chat, dump your question in, get a clumsy answer, and think, “Clearly this AI is as clueless as my uncle Gary.” The trick? *Iterate*. Refine your prompt. Give feedback—literally type “Can you make it shorter? Use simpler words? Add a joke?” AI isn’t a mind reader (yet). Treat it like a brainstorming partner who doesn’t take hints well. Here’s your no-excuse, level-one *AI skill exercise*: Tonight, pick something you do every week—writing a work email, prepping a meal, planning weekend fun. Use a role-based prompt and iterate at least once. For example: > "Act as a charming but concise office manager. Write me an email reminding everyone to submit timesheets, but make it funny." Then refine. Ask for more jokes, less sarcasm, bullet points, whatever you like. See how the output changes. One last tip befor This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 255 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4274991944 [Upbeat synth music fades in] Hello, fellow misfits and magnificent mistake-makers! Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where silicon intelligence meets dad jokes, and your host Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, wonders—yet again—why my fridge keeps outsmarting me on calorie counting. If you’re looking for deep theory or want to hear me say “synergy” without an eye roll, may I recommend literally any other AI podcast. Here, it’s all about **practical tips, plain English, and calling out tech hype** while learning to use AIs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new sentient waffle iron the industry releases next week. Today, let’s talk about one **prompting technique** that actually works—but isn’t taught at Silicon Valley’s secret prompt wizardry summit: **role prompting.** Here’s the deal. If you waltz up to ChatGPT and say, “Write a business email,” you get the verbal equivalent of beige wallpaper. But when you say, “Act as if you’re a brilliant-yet-sarcastic executive assistant—write a business email to my boss asking for a Friday off. Make it clever but professional,” you’re suddenly reading an email that’s got both charm and the right tone. It’s like swapping instant oatmeal for oatmeal *with toppings.* For example, Before Role Prompting: "Write an email to my boss requesting Friday off." [Reads bland output] After Role Prompting: "Act as if you’re my trusted, witty executive assistant. Email my boss to request Friday off. Blend professionalism and a touch of humor." [Reads more engaging, human-like output] **Everyday Use Case:** Ever tried using an AI to *plan a family road trip*? Most folks ask for a “road trip plan.” Boring. Instead, try: “Act as an experienced travel agent who tolerates toddlers and backseat karaoke. Plan a three-day road trip with actual nap stops, allergy-safe food options, and one museum that doesn’t have the word ‘interactive’ in neon.” Suddenly, vacation mode’s less stress, more success—and yes, the AI might still underestimate how many snacks your kids require, but that’s a human-level error. **Common Beginner Mistake:** I’m not too proud to admit it—my original prompts sounded like robot ransom notes. Too vague, way too short! “Summarize this,” I’d say, expecting wisdom. Instead, I got something about as insightful as a potato. The trick: *Be specific.* If you want a summary, ask for a “short, bullet-point summary at an eighth-grade reading level, focused on the pros and cons.” The more context you give, the more helpful your AI will be. And yes, I still occasionally forget and get the obligatory “As an AI language model…” preamble—my eternal nemesis. **Simple Exercise for Skill-building:** Tonight, give your AI a new persona. Say, “Act as if you’re a professional interviewer for late-night TV. Interview me on my wildest achievement (spoiler: it might be assembling IKEA furniture without leftover screws).” Notice how the AI’s tone, questions, and even the follow-ups shift. Play with jobs, p This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:54:59 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat synth music fades in] Hello, fellow misfits and magnificent mistake-makers! Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where silicon intelligence meets dad jokes, and your host Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, wonders—yet again—why my fridge keeps outsmarting me on calorie counting. If you’re looking for deep theory or want to hear me say “synergy” without an eye roll, may I recommend literally any other AI podcast. Here, it’s all about **practical tips, plain English, and calling out tech hype** while learning to use AIs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever new sentient waffle iron the industry releases next week. Today, let’s talk about one **prompting technique** that actually works—but isn’t taught at Silicon Valley’s secret prompt wizardry summit: **role prompting.** Here’s the deal. If you waltz up to ChatGPT and say, “Write a business email,” you get the verbal equivalent of beige wallpaper. But when you say, “Act as if you’re a brilliant-yet-sarcastic executive assistant—write a business email to my boss asking for a Friday off. Make it clever but professional,” you’re suddenly reading an email that’s got both charm and the right tone. It’s like swapping instant oatmeal for oatmeal *with toppings.* For example, Before Role Prompting: "Write an email to my boss requesting Friday off." [Reads bland output] After Role Prompting: "Act as if you’re my trusted, witty executive assistant. Email my boss to request Friday off. Blend professionalism and a touch of humor." [Reads more engaging, human-like output] **Everyday Use Case:** Ever tried using an AI to *plan a family road trip*? Most folks ask for a “road trip plan.” Boring. Instead, try: “Act as an experienced travel agent who tolerates toddlers and backseat karaoke. Plan a three-day road trip with actual nap stops, allergy-safe food options, and one museum that doesn’t have the word ‘interactive’ in neon.” Suddenly, vacation mode’s less stress, more success—and yes, the AI might still underestimate how many snacks your kids require, but that’s a human-level error. **Common Beginner Mistake:** I’m not too proud to admit it—my original prompts sounded like robot ransom notes. Too vague, way too short! “Summarize this,” I’d say, expecting wisdom. Instead, I got something about as insightful as a potato. The trick: *Be specific.* If you want a summary, ask for a “short, bullet-point summary at an eighth-grade reading level, focused on the pros and cons.” The more context you give, the more helpful your AI will be. And yes, I still occasionally forget and get the obligatory “As an AI language model…” preamble—my eternal nemesis. **Simple Exercise for Skill-building:** Tonight, give your AI a new persona. Say, “Act as if you’re a professional interviewer for late-night TV. Interview me on my wildest achievement (spoiler: it might be assembling IKEA furniture without leftover screws).” Notice how the AI’s tone, questions, and even the follow-ups shift. Play with jobs, p This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 266 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4139539449 Hey, it’s Mal here—*the misfit master of AI,* and host of “I am GPTed.” If you’re looking for a podcast where a reformed tech skeptic stumbles his way through AI advice so you don’t have to, you’re in the right place. Today, let’s talk about a single prompting technique that moves you from “meh” to “wow”—plus, I’ll serve my usual helping of friendly sarcasm, regrettable blunders, and—dare I say—actual value. Let’s talk about **chain-of-thought prompting.** Don’t worry, you don’t need a PhD, just the ability to ask, “Can you walk me through this step by step?” Instead of feeding the AI a vague request like, “What’s the answer to this math problem?” you’d say, “Show your reasoning and solve this math problem step by step.” Trust me, the difference is like asking a toddler to clean their room versus providing explicit instructions—and not being surprised when the shoes end up in the fish tank. Here’s my classic *before and after:* - **Before (classic Mal):** “How do I make my work schedule more efficient?” The AI spits out generic tips: “Prioritize tasks. Avoid distractions. Take breaks.” Thanks, Socrates. - **After (Mal discovers chain-of-thought):** “Can you walk through my weekly schedule step by step, highlight where I lose time, and suggest fixes as you go?” Suddenly, the AI plays detective—examining each block of your week, noticing you schedule back-to-back meetings with a 0% chance of surviving, and suggesting, you know, lunch. It’s like upgrading from fortune cookie advice to someone actually looking at your calendar. Now, let’s get dangerously practical. Ever used AI to proofread an *email argument* with your landlord or boss—not just for grammar, but for *tone*? With chain-of-thought prompting, you can say: “Analyze this email draft, step by step—first for mistakes, then for tone, and finally for clarity—suggest improvements at each step.” That’s like having Mary Poppins, Judge Judy, and autocorrect, all rolled into one slightly less judgmental assistant. Let me throw myself under the bus—classic Mal style. When I started, I’d just drop a task into the AI and hope for magic. My prompt history looked like a graveyard of “Try again?” and “No, not like THAT.” The rookie mistake? Giving one-shot, undercooked prompts expecting gourmet results. Don’t do Mal: don’t expect the AI to read your mind. Always break tasks down and ask for step-by-step reasoning—or, in Mal terms, treat the AI like your most literal friend and never assume it “gets” the subtext. Here’s an exercise: Next time you use AI, *force* yourself to write, “Think step by step.” Whether it’s meal planning (“Suggest three dinners, walk me through shopping, prepping, and cooking”) or trip planning (“Make an itinerary, explain why you chose each site, and flag travel times”), make the AI work for its keep. One tip for improving output: **Always review the AI’s answer, then ask, “What logical steps did you follow?”** If its steps make as much sense as a plot twist in This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:14:24 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey, it’s Mal here—*the misfit master of AI,* and host of “I am GPTed.” If you’re looking for a podcast where a reformed tech skeptic stumbles his way through AI advice so you don’t have to, you’re in the right place. Today, let’s talk about a single prompting technique that moves you from “meh” to “wow”—plus, I’ll serve my usual helping of friendly sarcasm, regrettable blunders, and—dare I say—actual value. Let’s talk about **chain-of-thought prompting.** Don’t worry, you don’t need a PhD, just the ability to ask, “Can you walk me through this step by step?” Instead of feeding the AI a vague request like, “What’s the answer to this math problem?” you’d say, “Show your reasoning and solve this math problem step by step.” Trust me, the difference is like asking a toddler to clean their room versus providing explicit instructions—and not being surprised when the shoes end up in the fish tank. Here’s my classic *before and after:* - **Before (classic Mal):** “How do I make my work schedule more efficient?” The AI spits out generic tips: “Prioritize tasks. Avoid distractions. Take breaks.” Thanks, Socrates. - **After (Mal discovers chain-of-thought):** “Can you walk through my weekly schedule step by step, highlight where I lose time, and suggest fixes as you go?” Suddenly, the AI plays detective—examining each block of your week, noticing you schedule back-to-back meetings with a 0% chance of surviving, and suggesting, you know, lunch. It’s like upgrading from fortune cookie advice to someone actually looking at your calendar. Now, let’s get dangerously practical. Ever used AI to proofread an *email argument* with your landlord or boss—not just for grammar, but for *tone*? With chain-of-thought prompting, you can say: “Analyze this email draft, step by step—first for mistakes, then for tone, and finally for clarity—suggest improvements at each step.” That’s like having Mary Poppins, Judge Judy, and autocorrect, all rolled into one slightly less judgmental assistant. Let me throw myself under the bus—classic Mal style. When I started, I’d just drop a task into the AI and hope for magic. My prompt history looked like a graveyard of “Try again?” and “No, not like THAT.” The rookie mistake? Giving one-shot, undercooked prompts expecting gourmet results. Don’t do Mal: don’t expect the AI to read your mind. Always break tasks down and ask for step-by-step reasoning—or, in Mal terms, treat the AI like your most literal friend and never assume it “gets” the subtext. Here’s an exercise: Next time you use AI, *force* yourself to write, “Think step by step.” Whether it’s meal planning (“Suggest three dinners, walk me through shopping, prepping, and cooking”) or trip planning (“Make an itinerary, explain why you chose each site, and flag travel times”), make the AI work for its keep. One tip for improving output: **Always review the AI’s answer, then ask, “What logical steps did you follow?”** If its steps make as much sense as a plot twist in This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 246 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9975328269 Welcome to another episode of I am GPTed, the podcast where I—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—help you harness the power of artificial intelligence without accidentally rebooting your sanity. I used to think “prompt engineering” was just a fancy way of saying “typing clearly,” but then again, I also once thought Bitcoin was a video game currency, so here we are. Let’s jump straight in: Today’s practical skill is using “**role prompting**” to get better AI responses, and trust me, it’s easier than syncing your smart fridge…unless your fridge is already smarter than you. So, what’s **role prompting**? It’s asking the AI to pretend to be someone specific, which kind of feels like convincing your dog to play chess—except this actually works. Here’s a before-and-after. The classic, bland prompt: “Give me tips for sleeping better.” Now, add a role: “Act as if you’re a sleep coach with a mild caffeine addiction. Give me tips for sleeping better—keep it realistic, please.” Suddenly, the answer’s less “oh just drink chamomile tea” and more “Skip doomscrolling and acknowledge caffeine happens—let’s work around it.” The advice gets tailored, relevant, and twice as entertaining. Why bother? Because AI is basically an improv actor auditioning for your attention. Give it a script, you get a show. Hand it nothing, you get the world’s longest elevator music. Now, let’s get shockingly practical. Ever stuck writing a tricky work email? Try: “Act as if you’re my seasoned workplace mentor. Write a polite, but direct follow-up email about the overdue budget report.” You’ll get results that sound less like a robot and more like Sheryl from accounting who’s seen things. Common beginner mistake: **vague prompts**. I have done this. Picture me, three lattes deep, typing, “Write a proposal for my project.” What I got back was so generic, it could have proposed to my toaster. Don’t do what I did—be specific. Give the AI a role, context, and desired tone. Here’s your exercise: Tonight, pick something you’re planning—dinner, conversation with your neighbor, world domination, whatever. Prompt the AI as if it’s an expert in that field. “Act as if you’re a Michelin-star chef planning my leftovers into a gourmet meal…” Try it. See how the flavor upgrades. Final tip: **Evaluate AI output like you’d evaluate takeout food.** Don’t just accept the first response—ask yourself: Is this the detail I want? Does it sound right? Would my boss/mother/someone with social skills actually say this? If not, give feedback and try again. Remember, “regenerate” is not failure, it’s rehearsal. As always, here’s a quick learning moment from Mal: I once asked AI to write a love poem for a first date. I didn’t specify the recipient was allergic to cats. Let’s just say, no second date and the poem sounded like it was addressed to a tabby named Whiskers. Be specific, people. If you’ve enjoyed today’s dose of wisdom wrapped in mild sarcasm, **subscribe to I am GPTed**, wherever act This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:35:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to another episode of I am GPTed, the podcast where I—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—help you harness the power of artificial intelligence without accidentally rebooting your sanity. I used to think “prompt engineering” was just a fancy way of saying “typing clearly,” but then again, I also once thought Bitcoin was a video game currency, so here we are. Let’s jump straight in: Today’s practical skill is using “**role prompting**” to get better AI responses, and trust me, it’s easier than syncing your smart fridge…unless your fridge is already smarter than you. So, what’s **role prompting**? It’s asking the AI to pretend to be someone specific, which kind of feels like convincing your dog to play chess—except this actually works. Here’s a before-and-after. The classic, bland prompt: “Give me tips for sleeping better.” Now, add a role: “Act as if you’re a sleep coach with a mild caffeine addiction. Give me tips for sleeping better—keep it realistic, please.” Suddenly, the answer’s less “oh just drink chamomile tea” and more “Skip doomscrolling and acknowledge caffeine happens—let’s work around it.” The advice gets tailored, relevant, and twice as entertaining. Why bother? Because AI is basically an improv actor auditioning for your attention. Give it a script, you get a show. Hand it nothing, you get the world’s longest elevator music. Now, let’s get shockingly practical. Ever stuck writing a tricky work email? Try: “Act as if you’re my seasoned workplace mentor. Write a polite, but direct follow-up email about the overdue budget report.” You’ll get results that sound less like a robot and more like Sheryl from accounting who’s seen things. Common beginner mistake: **vague prompts**. I have done this. Picture me, three lattes deep, typing, “Write a proposal for my project.” What I got back was so generic, it could have proposed to my toaster. Don’t do what I did—be specific. Give the AI a role, context, and desired tone. Here’s your exercise: Tonight, pick something you’re planning—dinner, conversation with your neighbor, world domination, whatever. Prompt the AI as if it’s an expert in that field. “Act as if you’re a Michelin-star chef planning my leftovers into a gourmet meal…” Try it. See how the flavor upgrades. Final tip: **Evaluate AI output like you’d evaluate takeout food.** Don’t just accept the first response—ask yourself: Is this the detail I want? Does it sound right? Would my boss/mother/someone with social skills actually say this? If not, give feedback and try again. Remember, “regenerate” is not failure, it’s rehearsal. As always, here’s a quick learning moment from Mal: I once asked AI to write a love poem for a first date. I didn’t specify the recipient was allergic to cats. Let’s just say, no second date and the poem sounded like it was addressed to a tabby named Whiskers. Be specific, people. If you’ve enjoyed today’s dose of wisdom wrapped in mild sarcasm, **subscribe to I am GPTed**, wherever act This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 214 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1946736547 Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast for people who never meant to get good with AI, but here we are. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—former tech skeptic, current AI wrangler, professionally allergic to jargon, and living proof that confusion is a gateway drug to competence. Let’s save the theory for philosophers. Today, I’ll show you a prompting trick that’ll actually help. Let’s talk about *role prompting.* Yes, it sounds like something you’d find at a dodgy improv night, but it’s one of the quickest ways to get much better, more useful answers from AI tools. Here it is: you tell the AI to “act as if” it’s an expert, a teacher, your grandma, your favorite chef—whoever you like. This simple tweak gives you way better guidance. Let me give you a “before and after,” home makeover style. **Before:** Me, several months ago, staring into the void: “ChatGPT, how do I make a budget?” Classic AI answer: robotic, generic, slightly reminiscent of reading the back of a cereal box. **After:** Role prompting to the rescue: “Act as if you’re a financial advisor helping someone who spends too much on, let’s say, fancy coffee. Walk me through creating a budget with humor and zero judgment.” Suddenly, the advice was specific, relatable, and just self-deprecating enough to make me feel seen. It even included a line like, “Allocate $20 for coffee, and let’s not kid ourselves about cutting it down yet.” That’s the power of role prompting. Instead of word salad, you get a dish you’ll actually eat. Now for a practical use case most beginners miss: *crafting better feedback emails at work.* Don’t just ask the AI, “Rewrite my email to sound nicer.” Try: “Act as an experienced HR manager who wants to deliver constructive feedback while keeping morale high. Rewrite my email in that style.” Results? Less awkwardness, fewer dictionary words, and emails that don’t read like rejection letters from a 19th-century literature professor. One of the absolute biggest beginner mistakes—congratulations, I’ve made this more than once—is tossing the AI a vague prompt. “Write me a to-do list.” What you get? A glorious list you could’ve copied from a productivity poster. I kept thinking the AI “just didn’t get it.” The reality: I was giving it as much context as a fortune cookie. Always add enough details, examples, or that role prompt we talked about. If the AI is confused, it’s probably only slightly more confused than you were. Let’s practice. This week’s exercise: Pick a task—meal planning, a daily schedule, insult comedy for cats, whatever. Write your usual prompt, then rewrite it by giving the AI a role, with extra context. Compare the two—spot the difference in usefulness. Congratulations, you’re refining your prompt game and possibly discovering you want far too many snacks at 3pm. Final pro tip for evaluating AI responses: *Don’t trust the first draft.* AI is not your one-and-done magic genie. Reread what it gives you, ask yourself, “Does this answer sou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:14:07 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast for people who never meant to get good with AI, but here we are. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—former tech skeptic, current AI wrangler, professionally allergic to jargon, and living proof that confusion is a gateway drug to competence. Let’s save the theory for philosophers. Today, I’ll show you a prompting trick that’ll actually help. Let’s talk about *role prompting.* Yes, it sounds like something you’d find at a dodgy improv night, but it’s one of the quickest ways to get much better, more useful answers from AI tools. Here it is: you tell the AI to “act as if” it’s an expert, a teacher, your grandma, your favorite chef—whoever you like. This simple tweak gives you way better guidance. Let me give you a “before and after,” home makeover style. **Before:** Me, several months ago, staring into the void: “ChatGPT, how do I make a budget?” Classic AI answer: robotic, generic, slightly reminiscent of reading the back of a cereal box. **After:** Role prompting to the rescue: “Act as if you’re a financial advisor helping someone who spends too much on, let’s say, fancy coffee. Walk me through creating a budget with humor and zero judgment.” Suddenly, the advice was specific, relatable, and just self-deprecating enough to make me feel seen. It even included a line like, “Allocate $20 for coffee, and let’s not kid ourselves about cutting it down yet.” That’s the power of role prompting. Instead of word salad, you get a dish you’ll actually eat. Now for a practical use case most beginners miss: *crafting better feedback emails at work.* Don’t just ask the AI, “Rewrite my email to sound nicer.” Try: “Act as an experienced HR manager who wants to deliver constructive feedback while keeping morale high. Rewrite my email in that style.” Results? Less awkwardness, fewer dictionary words, and emails that don’t read like rejection letters from a 19th-century literature professor. One of the absolute biggest beginner mistakes—congratulations, I’ve made this more than once—is tossing the AI a vague prompt. “Write me a to-do list.” What you get? A glorious list you could’ve copied from a productivity poster. I kept thinking the AI “just didn’t get it.” The reality: I was giving it as much context as a fortune cookie. Always add enough details, examples, or that role prompt we talked about. If the AI is confused, it’s probably only slightly more confused than you were. Let’s practice. This week’s exercise: Pick a task—meal planning, a daily schedule, insult comedy for cats, whatever. Write your usual prompt, then rewrite it by giving the AI a role, with extra context. Compare the two—spot the difference in usefulness. Congratulations, you’re refining your prompt game and possibly discovering you want far too many snacks at 3pm. Final pro tip for evaluating AI responses: *Don’t trust the first draft.* AI is not your one-and-done magic genie. Reread what it gives you, ask yourself, “Does this answer sou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 250 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4336988748 Welcome to “I am GPTed”—where I, Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, share AI advice with all the warmth of a malfunctioning toaster…but a lot more practical. I’m Mal, accidental AI wrangler, former tech skeptic, and living proof that you don’t have to be a genius—or even that organized—to get good at all this. Today, let’s get very real about making AI, specifically large language models, a bit less… well, random in their responses. Let’s dive in with *chain-of-thought prompting*. Think of it as coaching your AI like you’d coach a distracted golden retriever: Give *explicit* step-by-step instructions. Instead of tossing it a big task and watching it run in confused circles, you lay out the path, treat by treat. Here’s a classic before: “Hey AI, solve this math problem: I have 8 marbles, give away 3, find 4 more. How many do I have?” The answer? Sometimes right, sometimes not—like my attempts at a keto diet. Now, let’s add chain-of-thought prompting: “I started with 8 marbles. I gave away 3, then found 4 more. Think step by step.” And boom: The AI now says, “Start with 8. Give away 3, you have 5. Find 4 more, that’s 5 + 4 = 9 marbles.” It’s like watching your dog actually follow a fetch command instead of eating the stick[3]. Magic—except it’s literally just clearer prompting. So how do regular humans—like you and the ghost of my old Palm Pilot—actually use this? Let’s get outrageously practical. Ever get handed a messy spreadsheet at work or from your PTA group and have to summarize data for someone who can’t read Excel and refuses to learn? Ask an AI: “Summarize the key points of this data. Go step by step and explain your reasoning.” Not only will it break down the numbers, but you can also copy the “chain of thought” directly to your team and look like you have a PhD in spreadsheet-fu. That’s what I call delegation—Mal-style. Now, for my *favorite* beginner mistake—mostly because I perfected it myself: Don’t just say “be detailed.” I used to type things like “Explain quantum mechanics. Be thorough.” The output I got? A wall of text that made my eyes glaze over. The trick is to specify *how* you want detail: step-by-step, with examples, or in plain English—even for complex stuff like quantum mechanics, or my last attempt at assembling Ikea furniture[4][6]. Ready for today’s muscle-building exercise? Test this with any task you’d normally throw at Google. Ask your AI: “Tell me, step by step, how to make a cheese omelet like I’m five years old.” Yes, even for cooking—don’t judge. You’ll see how guiding the logic cleans up the answer, even if you never make the omelet. For evaluating AI output, here’s the tip I wish someone had etched on my keyboard: *Re-read the answer as if you know nothing about the topic.* Does it actually make sense step by step, or does it sound like a twelve-year-old bluffing their way through a book report? If you spot confusion, re-prompt: “Make your reasoning clearer, and give me the answer in bullet points This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:13:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed”—where I, Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, share AI advice with all the warmth of a malfunctioning toaster…but a lot more practical. I’m Mal, accidental AI wrangler, former tech skeptic, and living proof that you don’t have to be a genius—or even that organized—to get good at all this. Today, let’s get very real about making AI, specifically large language models, a bit less… well, random in their responses. Let’s dive in with *chain-of-thought prompting*. Think of it as coaching your AI like you’d coach a distracted golden retriever: Give *explicit* step-by-step instructions. Instead of tossing it a big task and watching it run in confused circles, you lay out the path, treat by treat. Here’s a classic before: “Hey AI, solve this math problem: I have 8 marbles, give away 3, find 4 more. How many do I have?” The answer? Sometimes right, sometimes not—like my attempts at a keto diet. Now, let’s add chain-of-thought prompting: “I started with 8 marbles. I gave away 3, then found 4 more. Think step by step.” And boom: The AI now says, “Start with 8. Give away 3, you have 5. Find 4 more, that’s 5 + 4 = 9 marbles.” It’s like watching your dog actually follow a fetch command instead of eating the stick[3]. Magic—except it’s literally just clearer prompting. So how do regular humans—like you and the ghost of my old Palm Pilot—actually use this? Let’s get outrageously practical. Ever get handed a messy spreadsheet at work or from your PTA group and have to summarize data for someone who can’t read Excel and refuses to learn? Ask an AI: “Summarize the key points of this data. Go step by step and explain your reasoning.” Not only will it break down the numbers, but you can also copy the “chain of thought” directly to your team and look like you have a PhD in spreadsheet-fu. That’s what I call delegation—Mal-style. Now, for my *favorite* beginner mistake—mostly because I perfected it myself: Don’t just say “be detailed.” I used to type things like “Explain quantum mechanics. Be thorough.” The output I got? A wall of text that made my eyes glaze over. The trick is to specify *how* you want detail: step-by-step, with examples, or in plain English—even for complex stuff like quantum mechanics, or my last attempt at assembling Ikea furniture[4][6]. Ready for today’s muscle-building exercise? Test this with any task you’d normally throw at Google. Ask your AI: “Tell me, step by step, how to make a cheese omelet like I’m five years old.” Yes, even for cooking—don’t judge. You’ll see how guiding the logic cleans up the answer, even if you never make the omelet. For evaluating AI output, here’s the tip I wish someone had etched on my keyboard: *Re-read the answer as if you know nothing about the topic.* Does it actually make sense step by step, or does it sound like a twelve-year-old bluffing their way through a book report? If you spot confusion, re-prompt: “Make your reasoning clearer, and give me the answer in bullet points This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 259 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7772494798 Welcome to "I am GPTed," the podcast hosted by yours truly, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, the only person who went from rolling their eyes at chatbots to accidentally being asked for AI advice at family gatherings. I'm still waiting for my Nobel Prize in Accidental Tech Competence, but until then, let's get you GPTed. Today's hot technique: **role prompting**. If you want your AI assistant to spit out advice like a Nobel-winning chef or a therapist who doesn't secretly judge you, just tell it to *act as* that role right up front. Seriously, it’s that easy. Before: “Write a recipe using chicken and rice.” After: “Act as if you’re my nutritionist. Write a chicken-and-rice recipe that’s balanced and quick for people who have no patience (like me).” The first one gets you something even your dog would side-eye. The second? Now you’ve got health-conscious, time-saving magic with no extra fees. When I first tried this, I just asked regular questions and got bland copy-paste nonsense. It was like asking my vacuum cleaner for stock advice. Give it a role—it wakes right up. Now, onto a practical use case you probably haven’t considered: **AI as your personal decluttering coach**. Most people use chatbots for work emails or—as I used to—mindlessly generating fake Latin poetry for party tricks, but did you know you can say: “Act as a professional organizer. Help me plan a five-minute daily routine to stop my house from looking like a ‘before’ photo?” Turns out, AI gives better cleaning advice than any influencer who owns an absurd number of woven baskets. Let’s talk mistakes. Beginners—like seasoned ex-skeptics such as myself—often forget to **give clear instructions about the desired output format**. My early prompts? “Summarize this.” That was it. What did I get? A summary so vague it could’ve been about 17 different topics. Now I say, “Present this summary as bullet points, keep it under 80 words, and make it readable for a third grader.” Pro tip: The AI isn’t psychic. Be specific, and it’ll stop pretending to be a magic 8-ball. Simple exercise time. Try this: - Pick a real problem (“I need three dinner ideas using only stuff in my fridge”). - Assign the AI a relevant role (“Act as a chef with zero tolerance for food waste”). - Specify output (“Give me three recipes in a numbered list with estimated prep times”). - Review what you get. Doesn’t quite work? Try refining your prompt—more details, more role info. Repeat until it feels less like random recipe roulette and more like culinary genius. And here’s a tip for **evaluating and improving AI output**: Once you get a response, ask the AI to critique its own work—“What could be better about this answer?”—and then request an improved version. It’s like bootstrapping your very own AI editor. (Credit to Ethan, whose name I drop so I sound more credible.) Quick story before I let you go: My first month with prompting, I honestly thought “Act as a…” was something only Silicon Valley types used at bru This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:13:53 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to "I am GPTed," the podcast hosted by yours truly, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, the only person who went from rolling their eyes at chatbots to accidentally being asked for AI advice at family gatherings. I'm still waiting for my Nobel Prize in Accidental Tech Competence, but until then, let's get you GPTed. Today's hot technique: **role prompting**. If you want your AI assistant to spit out advice like a Nobel-winning chef or a therapist who doesn't secretly judge you, just tell it to *act as* that role right up front. Seriously, it’s that easy. Before: “Write a recipe using chicken and rice.” After: “Act as if you’re my nutritionist. Write a chicken-and-rice recipe that’s balanced and quick for people who have no patience (like me).” The first one gets you something even your dog would side-eye. The second? Now you’ve got health-conscious, time-saving magic with no extra fees. When I first tried this, I just asked regular questions and got bland copy-paste nonsense. It was like asking my vacuum cleaner for stock advice. Give it a role—it wakes right up. Now, onto a practical use case you probably haven’t considered: **AI as your personal decluttering coach**. Most people use chatbots for work emails or—as I used to—mindlessly generating fake Latin poetry for party tricks, but did you know you can say: “Act as a professional organizer. Help me plan a five-minute daily routine to stop my house from looking like a ‘before’ photo?” Turns out, AI gives better cleaning advice than any influencer who owns an absurd number of woven baskets. Let’s talk mistakes. Beginners—like seasoned ex-skeptics such as myself—often forget to **give clear instructions about the desired output format**. My early prompts? “Summarize this.” That was it. What did I get? A summary so vague it could’ve been about 17 different topics. Now I say, “Present this summary as bullet points, keep it under 80 words, and make it readable for a third grader.” Pro tip: The AI isn’t psychic. Be specific, and it’ll stop pretending to be a magic 8-ball. Simple exercise time. Try this: - Pick a real problem (“I need three dinner ideas using only stuff in my fridge”). - Assign the AI a relevant role (“Act as a chef with zero tolerance for food waste”). - Specify output (“Give me three recipes in a numbered list with estimated prep times”). - Review what you get. Doesn’t quite work? Try refining your prompt—more details, more role info. Repeat until it feels less like random recipe roulette and more like culinary genius. And here’s a tip for **evaluating and improving AI output**: Once you get a response, ask the AI to critique its own work—“What could be better about this answer?”—and then request an improved version. It’s like bootstrapping your very own AI editor. (Credit to Ethan, whose name I drop so I sound more credible.) Quick story before I let you go: My first month with prompting, I honestly thought “Act as a…” was something only Silicon Valley types used at bru This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 228 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7466981473 Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the show where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI and formerly world-class tech skeptic—take you from “AI is probably selling my data” to “Hey, did I just automate my grocery list?” All without making you learn Klingon or memorize the difference between stochastic and existential crises. So, if you’re tired of jargon-laden sermons and want AI you can actually use, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re demystifying one *specific prompting technique*: the mighty “few-shot prompting.” I know, it sounds like either a sports move or a cheap cocktail. Here’s what it means: **you give AI a few examples of what you want before unleashing it on your real task**. Picture teaching a dog to fetch by actually—brace yourself—throwing a stick a few times first. Revolutionary. Let’s do a “before and after,” because nothing motivates like proof I used to be terrible at this: - Before, I’d just type: “Write an email to my boss about needing a day off.” - AI’s Response: “Hello Boss. Day off please. Kindly Regards.” Which, sure, screams professionalism if you’re a confused time traveler. - After, using few-shot prompting: - I prompt: “Here are two sample emails. [Example 1: Friendly, clear professional tone. Example 2: A bit formal, but positive.] Now, write one to my boss about needing Friday off.” - AI’s Response: “Good morning, Pat. I’d appreciate Friday off to handle a family matter. Let me know if there’s coverage needed—I can coordinate. Thanks for understanding!” See? It’s alive, Jim! That’s *few-shot prompting*: show, don’t just tell. If you’re like me and have flashbacks to middle school presentations where no one explained the assignment… let AI’s confusion be a lesson. *Practical use case for real life, coming at you fast*: Automate your weekly shopping list, but level up. Give AI examples: “Each week, I buy these basic items: eggs, bread, bananas. If my calendar mentions ‘friends over’ or ‘party,’ add chips, guac, extra drinks.” Now, feed it your upcoming calendar and—bam—AI-generated shopping plans that adjust to your week. Who needs a butler when you have bits? Confession corner—because what’s a show without public self-flagellation? My rookie mistake: I kept firing off one-line demands and then getting annoyed when my results were… let’s say, “minimalist.” Turns out, the AI is not a mind reader (my therapist’s job remains secure). **Biggest blunder?** Never giving examples or context. Solution: treat AI like a toddler meeting your in-laws for the first time. Be *painfully* specific. Fewer tantrums, more useful answers. Let’s get to the hands-on bit—an exercise to flex your AI interaction muscle: Tonight, pick a small writing task. Come up with two example outputs—good or bad, doesn’t matter. Toss them in with your real request. Compare the AI’s reply to your earlier attempts. Bask in the glory of incremental progress, or at least fewer existential emails. Final tip for evaluating your AI-generated gems: Don’ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:13:55 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the show where I, Mal—the Misfit Master of AI and formerly world-class tech skeptic—take you from “AI is probably selling my data” to “Hey, did I just automate my grocery list?” All without making you learn Klingon or memorize the difference between stochastic and existential crises. So, if you’re tired of jargon-laden sermons and want AI you can actually use, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re demystifying one *specific prompting technique*: the mighty “few-shot prompting.” I know, it sounds like either a sports move or a cheap cocktail. Here’s what it means: **you give AI a few examples of what you want before unleashing it on your real task**. Picture teaching a dog to fetch by actually—brace yourself—throwing a stick a few times first. Revolutionary. Let’s do a “before and after,” because nothing motivates like proof I used to be terrible at this: - Before, I’d just type: “Write an email to my boss about needing a day off.” - AI’s Response: “Hello Boss. Day off please. Kindly Regards.” Which, sure, screams professionalism if you’re a confused time traveler. - After, using few-shot prompting: - I prompt: “Here are two sample emails. [Example 1: Friendly, clear professional tone. Example 2: A bit formal, but positive.] Now, write one to my boss about needing Friday off.” - AI’s Response: “Good morning, Pat. I’d appreciate Friday off to handle a family matter. Let me know if there’s coverage needed—I can coordinate. Thanks for understanding!” See? It’s alive, Jim! That’s *few-shot prompting*: show, don’t just tell. If you’re like me and have flashbacks to middle school presentations where no one explained the assignment… let AI’s confusion be a lesson. *Practical use case for real life, coming at you fast*: Automate your weekly shopping list, but level up. Give AI examples: “Each week, I buy these basic items: eggs, bread, bananas. If my calendar mentions ‘friends over’ or ‘party,’ add chips, guac, extra drinks.” Now, feed it your upcoming calendar and—bam—AI-generated shopping plans that adjust to your week. Who needs a butler when you have bits? Confession corner—because what’s a show without public self-flagellation? My rookie mistake: I kept firing off one-line demands and then getting annoyed when my results were… let’s say, “minimalist.” Turns out, the AI is not a mind reader (my therapist’s job remains secure). **Biggest blunder?** Never giving examples or context. Solution: treat AI like a toddler meeting your in-laws for the first time. Be *painfully* specific. Fewer tantrums, more useful answers. Let’s get to the hands-on bit—an exercise to flex your AI interaction muscle: Tonight, pick a small writing task. Come up with two example outputs—good or bad, doesn’t matter. Toss them in with your real request. Compare the AI’s reply to your earlier attempts. Bask in the glory of incremental progress, or at least fewer existential emails. Final tip for evaluating your AI-generated gems: Don’ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 252 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7370921674 Welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the podcast where I, Mal – your resident Misfit Master of AI and lifelong subscriber to the “Try Everything at Least Three Times Before Admitting You’re Wrong” newsletter – take you through AI topics without the buzzwords, gatekeeping, or the vague promise that artificial intelligence will bring you inner peace or cook you breakfast. Today we’re diving into one of my favorite prompting techniques: **role prompting**. That’s right—giving your AI a job title so it actually behaves like it knows what it’s talking about. Think of it like asking your friend Kevin for tax advice… unless you tell him to pretend he’s an accountant, you’re just going to end up with “Have you tried crypto?” as the answer. **Let’s get practical. Here’s my disastrous “before” example:** > “Write a summary of this article.” You’ll get a summary, sure—bland, flavorless, probably lifted straight from the middle of the Wikipedia sandwich tray. Now, here’s the “after,” with a little role-based magic and plain instructions: > “You are a science writer for a popular magazine. Summarize this article in a way that’s engaging for readers with no scientific background. Highlight why this topic matters today.” Suddenly, you’re reading something with a pulse, and nobody needs a PhD to follow along. According to the Prompt Engineering Guide, this “role prompting” helps steer the AI’s personality and expertise, and when you tie it to your actual goals—engagement, clarity, not terrifying your readers with jargon—it performs way better than default requests. **Practical use case time:** Let’s say you’re swamped at work, and your boss wants you to draft a customer-facing FAQ. Instead of wrestling with writer’s block or recycling dusty old templates, prompt AI like this: > “Act as a customer support specialist for our small business. Create friendly, concise FAQs based on our products and recent customer emails.” Suddenly your FAQ isn’t just functional; it’s in the right tone, sounds human, and actually helps people. Oh, and you can take that caffeine break you were definitely not going to take anyway. **Now here’s the mistake I made (semi-monthly, in case you’re tracking):** I used to ask AI for “concise meeting notes” and just…copy-pasted its first try into an email. Spoiler: Half the time it missed the big decisions or mispronounced people’s names in text (don’t ask). The fix? Always review, rephrase where needed, and—my secret—ask AI to critique its own work first: “What’s missing from these notes? What would make them clearer?” That simple ask catches most errors before I embarrass myself *again*. **Want to practice? Try this exercise:** Pick a simple task—summarize your weekend. First, prompt AI: “Summarize my weekend.” Then change it to: “Act as my witty friend. Summarize my weekend in three funny sentences, focusing on anything I did that was regrettable or entertaining.” Notice the difference? Now you’re thinking like a prompt pro. **Before I This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:13:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome back to *I am GPTed*, the podcast where I, Mal – your resident Misfit Master of AI and lifelong subscriber to the “Try Everything at Least Three Times Before Admitting You’re Wrong” newsletter – take you through AI topics without the buzzwords, gatekeeping, or the vague promise that artificial intelligence will bring you inner peace or cook you breakfast. Today we’re diving into one of my favorite prompting techniques: **role prompting**. That’s right—giving your AI a job title so it actually behaves like it knows what it’s talking about. Think of it like asking your friend Kevin for tax advice… unless you tell him to pretend he’s an accountant, you’re just going to end up with “Have you tried crypto?” as the answer. **Let’s get practical. Here’s my disastrous “before” example:** > “Write a summary of this article.” You’ll get a summary, sure—bland, flavorless, probably lifted straight from the middle of the Wikipedia sandwich tray. Now, here’s the “after,” with a little role-based magic and plain instructions: > “You are a science writer for a popular magazine. Summarize this article in a way that’s engaging for readers with no scientific background. Highlight why this topic matters today.” Suddenly, you’re reading something with a pulse, and nobody needs a PhD to follow along. According to the Prompt Engineering Guide, this “role prompting” helps steer the AI’s personality and expertise, and when you tie it to your actual goals—engagement, clarity, not terrifying your readers with jargon—it performs way better than default requests. **Practical use case time:** Let’s say you’re swamped at work, and your boss wants you to draft a customer-facing FAQ. Instead of wrestling with writer’s block or recycling dusty old templates, prompt AI like this: > “Act as a customer support specialist for our small business. Create friendly, concise FAQs based on our products and recent customer emails.” Suddenly your FAQ isn’t just functional; it’s in the right tone, sounds human, and actually helps people. Oh, and you can take that caffeine break you were definitely not going to take anyway. **Now here’s the mistake I made (semi-monthly, in case you’re tracking):** I used to ask AI for “concise meeting notes” and just…copy-pasted its first try into an email. Spoiler: Half the time it missed the big decisions or mispronounced people’s names in text (don’t ask). The fix? Always review, rephrase where needed, and—my secret—ask AI to critique its own work first: “What’s missing from these notes? What would make them clearer?” That simple ask catches most errors before I embarrass myself *again*. **Want to practice? Try this exercise:** Pick a simple task—summarize your weekend. First, prompt AI: “Summarize my weekend.” Then change it to: “Act as my witty friend. Summarize my weekend in three funny sentences, focusing on anything I did that was regrettable or entertaining.” Notice the difference? Now you’re thinking like a prompt pro. **Before I This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 260 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7890970122 Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where practical AI advice meets dry wit, subtle sarcasm, and the charisma of someone who once thought “large language model” was just a tech guy’s way of describing his new haircut. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, I’m a former skeptic, now professionally awkward… but somehow good with ChatGPT. If I can untangle AI, so can you. Let’s jump in. **Today’s topic: Getting Better AI Responses With Examples** Now, imagine you’re at a pizza place. You say, “Make me a pizza.” Could be pineapple, could be sardines, could be a war crime. But if you say, “Make me a pizza like the one my grandma made, extra crispy edges, just a hint of garlic,”—well, suddenly your odds of getting an edible result skyrocket. Same deal with AI prompting. **Giving examples in your prompt massively improves the quality of the response.** According to folks who study prompt engineering, if you add a clear sample of what you want, the AI usually follows the format, tone, or style you showed, like a weirdly helpful parrot. Here’s my before and after: - **Before:** “Write a meeting recap for today.” - **After:** “Write a meeting recap like this: ‘Today’s meeting covered project updates, budget concerns, and next steps: 1) send new proposals, 2) schedule our next review.’” The difference? *Before* gives me a vague blob. *After* gives me a concise summary, bullet points included, plus way fewer existential questions about why I even bothered having a meeting. **Practical Use Case: Summarizing Your Messy Inbox** Here’s something you might not have tried—ask AI to sort and summarize your emails. Prompt: “Summarize the following emails like this sample: ‘Request, deadline, priority level.’” Simply copy-paste the texts and let the AI create a digest. It’s like having an intern, minus the cold brew budget. **The Classic Mistake: Vague Prompts** I’ll be honest—I used to write prompts like, “Help me with this text.” I’d get responses so generic they might as well say, “Have you tried turning it off and back on?” The fix? **Be specific. Add examples. Tell AI exactly what you want.** If your prompt looks like a tweet from 2008, sorry, the bot’s not psychic. **Simple Exercise: Example-Driven Practice** Try this: - Take something you routinely do—say, writing a thank-you note. - Write the prompt: “Write a thank-you note like this sample: ‘Thanks for your help with the fundraiser. It meant a lot, and I hope we can work together again soon.’” - See how the AI adapts, then tweak the sample to get the style you like. Repeat for recipes, reports, even breakup texts—I won’t judge. **Evaluating AI Content: Revision Magic** Here’s my tip for making AI’s output shine: **Don’t settle for the first response. Refine your prompt, add examples, ask for alternative versions.** Good writing, like my hair in high school, thrives on revision. AI improves with feedback—treat it like an overenthusiastic intern, not a prophet. Before I go, a qui This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:13:38 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where practical AI advice meets dry wit, subtle sarcasm, and the charisma of someone who once thought “large language model” was just a tech guy’s way of describing his new haircut. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, I’m a former skeptic, now professionally awkward… but somehow good with ChatGPT. If I can untangle AI, so can you. Let’s jump in. **Today’s topic: Getting Better AI Responses With Examples** Now, imagine you’re at a pizza place. You say, “Make me a pizza.” Could be pineapple, could be sardines, could be a war crime. But if you say, “Make me a pizza like the one my grandma made, extra crispy edges, just a hint of garlic,”—well, suddenly your odds of getting an edible result skyrocket. Same deal with AI prompting. **Giving examples in your prompt massively improves the quality of the response.** According to folks who study prompt engineering, if you add a clear sample of what you want, the AI usually follows the format, tone, or style you showed, like a weirdly helpful parrot. Here’s my before and after: - **Before:** “Write a meeting recap for today.” - **After:** “Write a meeting recap like this: ‘Today’s meeting covered project updates, budget concerns, and next steps: 1) send new proposals, 2) schedule our next review.’” The difference? *Before* gives me a vague blob. *After* gives me a concise summary, bullet points included, plus way fewer existential questions about why I even bothered having a meeting. **Practical Use Case: Summarizing Your Messy Inbox** Here’s something you might not have tried—ask AI to sort and summarize your emails. Prompt: “Summarize the following emails like this sample: ‘Request, deadline, priority level.’” Simply copy-paste the texts and let the AI create a digest. It’s like having an intern, minus the cold brew budget. **The Classic Mistake: Vague Prompts** I’ll be honest—I used to write prompts like, “Help me with this text.” I’d get responses so generic they might as well say, “Have you tried turning it off and back on?” The fix? **Be specific. Add examples. Tell AI exactly what you want.** If your prompt looks like a tweet from 2008, sorry, the bot’s not psychic. **Simple Exercise: Example-Driven Practice** Try this: - Take something you routinely do—say, writing a thank-you note. - Write the prompt: “Write a thank-you note like this sample: ‘Thanks for your help with the fundraiser. It meant a lot, and I hope we can work together again soon.’” - See how the AI adapts, then tweak the sample to get the style you like. Repeat for recipes, reports, even breakup texts—I won’t judge. **Evaluating AI Content: Revision Magic** Here’s my tip for making AI’s output shine: **Don’t settle for the first response. Refine your prompt, add examples, ask for alternative versions.** Good writing, like my hair in high school, thrives on revision. AI improves with feedback—treat it like an overenthusiastic intern, not a prophet. Before I go, a qui This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 248 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2514625716 Hey, you’ve tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where an AI skeptic with bad luck (that’s me—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI) became weirdly competent at prompt engineering. If you’re drowning in AI jargon, good news: I’m allergic. Today, let’s drag one actionable prompting technique out of the tech swamp, apply it to something practical, and laugh at my inevitable blunders in the process. Let’s start with the **magical power of role prompting.** It sounds like a Marvel superpower, but all it really means is telling your AI who you want it to pretend to be. Not in a "catfish the internet" way—just so it answers questions more usefully. Here’s a before-and-after, starring me, your tragic hero: - Before: I once typed, “Write a summary of World War II.” What I got back was basically a Wikipedia smoothie—every fact, no flavor, and definitely not what I wanted for my middle-schooler’s history project. - After: I tried, “Act as if you’re a history teacher explaining World War II to an eighth-grade class. Use simple language, keep it engaging, and avoid unnecessary dates unless they really matter.” Suddenly, the answer had structure, a friendly tone, and—miracle of miracles!—my kid actually read it. The point? When you say “act as if you’re X” or “answer like you’re Y,” the AI suddenly finds its costume box and delivers responses tailored for your situation. It’s practical theater, minus the drama. Now, here’s a use case most folks overlook: **meal planning.** Seriously. If you’re like me, you stand in front of your fridge and see only existential dread and half a bell pepper. Try this: prompt your AI with “Act as if you’re a nutritionist who can make a meal plan using only what’s in my fridge: bell pepper, feta, and wilting spinach. Offer three recipes that don’t require fancy cooking skills or a will to live.” Suddenly, you’ll get personalized, realistic recipes—no kale-chip evangelism required. Time for the classic rookie mistake, starring yours truly: **Vague prompts.** My early days? Picture me typing “Make my resume better,” then wondering why I received a generic mess full of “innovative synergy.” The fix: Be specific. Instead of “fix my resume,” try: “Act as a tech recruiter. Edit my resume for clarity and remove buzzwords, using plain English.” Admit it, you’ve made the vague-prompt error too. Here’s a five-minute **AI workout** for you: Pick a task you do often—like writing a polite but firm email. Ask the AI to do it in three different roles: a diplomatic manager, a stand-up comedian, and a no-nonsense lawyer. Read the difference between versions. You’ll start getting a feel for how role-prompting shifts the output. For the skeptics—yes, I see you—when you get an AI response, **evaluate it like you’d taste test soup:** Is the tone right? Is there something missing? Don’t accept the first draft. Ask it to refine—shorter, more detailed, less robotic, more empathetic. Feedback is your friend here. Quick story before you go: The f This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:13:38 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey, you’ve tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where an AI skeptic with bad luck (that’s me—Mal, the Misfit Master of AI) became weirdly competent at prompt engineering. If you’re drowning in AI jargon, good news: I’m allergic. Today, let’s drag one actionable prompting technique out of the tech swamp, apply it to something practical, and laugh at my inevitable blunders in the process. Let’s start with the **magical power of role prompting.** It sounds like a Marvel superpower, but all it really means is telling your AI who you want it to pretend to be. Not in a "catfish the internet" way—just so it answers questions more usefully. Here’s a before-and-after, starring me, your tragic hero: - Before: I once typed, “Write a summary of World War II.” What I got back was basically a Wikipedia smoothie—every fact, no flavor, and definitely not what I wanted for my middle-schooler’s history project. - After: I tried, “Act as if you’re a history teacher explaining World War II to an eighth-grade class. Use simple language, keep it engaging, and avoid unnecessary dates unless they really matter.” Suddenly, the answer had structure, a friendly tone, and—miracle of miracles!—my kid actually read it. The point? When you say “act as if you’re X” or “answer like you’re Y,” the AI suddenly finds its costume box and delivers responses tailored for your situation. It’s practical theater, minus the drama. Now, here’s a use case most folks overlook: **meal planning.** Seriously. If you’re like me, you stand in front of your fridge and see only existential dread and half a bell pepper. Try this: prompt your AI with “Act as if you’re a nutritionist who can make a meal plan using only what’s in my fridge: bell pepper, feta, and wilting spinach. Offer three recipes that don’t require fancy cooking skills or a will to live.” Suddenly, you’ll get personalized, realistic recipes—no kale-chip evangelism required. Time for the classic rookie mistake, starring yours truly: **Vague prompts.** My early days? Picture me typing “Make my resume better,” then wondering why I received a generic mess full of “innovative synergy.” The fix: Be specific. Instead of “fix my resume,” try: “Act as a tech recruiter. Edit my resume for clarity and remove buzzwords, using plain English.” Admit it, you’ve made the vague-prompt error too. Here’s a five-minute **AI workout** for you: Pick a task you do often—like writing a polite but firm email. Ask the AI to do it in three different roles: a diplomatic manager, a stand-up comedian, and a no-nonsense lawyer. Read the difference between versions. You’ll start getting a feel for how role-prompting shifts the output. For the skeptics—yes, I see you—when you get an AI response, **evaluate it like you’d taste test soup:** Is the tone right? Is there something missing? Don’t accept the first draft. Ask it to refine—shorter, more detailed, less robotic, more empathetic. Feedback is your friend here. Quick story before you go: The f This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 241 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2378098936 Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where the host’s technical expertise is matched only by their ability to trip over a power cord. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI—proof that anyone can go from tech skeptic to prompt whisperer, all while maintaining a healthy disdain for marketing jargon and an allergy to unnecessary acronyms. If AI were an Olympic sport, I’d have won a medal for “Most Accidental Successes.” Today we’re talking about *few-shot prompting*—it’s a game-changer, trust me, and I say that having once prompted an AI to “write my grocery list,” only to receive an essay on the dangers of gluten. Few-shot prompting simply means giving the AI a few examples before you make your real request. It’s like showing your dog the treat before you say “sit.” Here’s my before and after: BEFORE: “Write a joke about bananas.” Result? “Bananas are yellow. Haha.” AFTER: “Here are two jokes about fruit: Q: Why did the orange stop halfway up the hill? A: It ran out of juice. Q: How do grapes organize a party? A: They wine about it. Now write a joke about bananas.” Response? “Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn’t find a date.” See? The AI found its funny bone after a little nudge. Let’s talk *practical use*: Imagine emailing a colleague. With a few-shot prompt, you can show the tone and details you want. For example, feed the AI a couple of polite but clear emails you've written before, then ask it to draft a new one. Suddenly your Monday morning notes sound friendly and mercifully free of legalese, and you didn’t need a corporate communications degree. Now for my shameful confession: when I started, I’d scream “Write this for me!” and complain the answer sounded like a robot auditioning for a Shakespeare play. The mistake? I wasn’t specific enough, and I didn’t give examples. The fix? Copy-paste a couple of real-world samples. That way, you train the thing to sound less like your HR department and more like, well, you. Ready to level up? Try this exercise: Next time you’re at work or writing something, find two different outputs—maybe two email replies or two jokes. Feed them to the AI and ask for a third, matching style and tone. You’ll be amazed how much closer it gets to your actual voice. Bonus points if you spot the AI’s attempts at imitation and rate them on a scale from “uncanny” to “my evil twin.” One last tip: *Don’t trust everything the AI spits out on the first try*. Always revise and refine—think of it as editing a slightly eccentric coworker. Ask it for variations, check the facts if it pretends to know your birthday, and never assume the first draft is the final answer. If something seems off, it probably is. Tech hype might promise instant magic, but even AI needs a few tries to get it right—and that’s coming from someone who once got a cake recipe that included “two hours of existential dread.” Before I let you go, here's a personal anecdote: The first time I used few-shot prompting, I accidentally t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:13:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where the host’s technical expertise is matched only by their ability to trip over a power cord. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI—proof that anyone can go from tech skeptic to prompt whisperer, all while maintaining a healthy disdain for marketing jargon and an allergy to unnecessary acronyms. If AI were an Olympic sport, I’d have won a medal for “Most Accidental Successes.” Today we’re talking about *few-shot prompting*—it’s a game-changer, trust me, and I say that having once prompted an AI to “write my grocery list,” only to receive an essay on the dangers of gluten. Few-shot prompting simply means giving the AI a few examples before you make your real request. It’s like showing your dog the treat before you say “sit.” Here’s my before and after: BEFORE: “Write a joke about bananas.” Result? “Bananas are yellow. Haha.” AFTER: “Here are two jokes about fruit: Q: Why did the orange stop halfway up the hill? A: It ran out of juice. Q: How do grapes organize a party? A: They wine about it. Now write a joke about bananas.” Response? “Why did the banana go out with the prune? Because it couldn’t find a date.” See? The AI found its funny bone after a little nudge. Let’s talk *practical use*: Imagine emailing a colleague. With a few-shot prompt, you can show the tone and details you want. For example, feed the AI a couple of polite but clear emails you've written before, then ask it to draft a new one. Suddenly your Monday morning notes sound friendly and mercifully free of legalese, and you didn’t need a corporate communications degree. Now for my shameful confession: when I started, I’d scream “Write this for me!” and complain the answer sounded like a robot auditioning for a Shakespeare play. The mistake? I wasn’t specific enough, and I didn’t give examples. The fix? Copy-paste a couple of real-world samples. That way, you train the thing to sound less like your HR department and more like, well, you. Ready to level up? Try this exercise: Next time you’re at work or writing something, find two different outputs—maybe two email replies or two jokes. Feed them to the AI and ask for a third, matching style and tone. You’ll be amazed how much closer it gets to your actual voice. Bonus points if you spot the AI’s attempts at imitation and rate them on a scale from “uncanny” to “my evil twin.” One last tip: *Don’t trust everything the AI spits out on the first try*. Always revise and refine—think of it as editing a slightly eccentric coworker. Ask it for variations, check the facts if it pretends to know your birthday, and never assume the first draft is the final answer. If something seems off, it probably is. Tech hype might promise instant magic, but even AI needs a few tries to get it right—and that’s coming from someone who once got a cake recipe that included “two hours of existential dread.” Before I let you go, here's a personal anecdote: The first time I used few-shot prompting, I accidentally t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 237 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6864204054 Today’s episode is for everyone who’s ever said, “AI sounds cool, but I don’t speak robot.” Welcome to “I am GPTed”—I’m Mal, former tech skeptic, aspiring sandwich artist, and your Misfit Master of AI… mostly by accident. Today we’re tackling how one prompting technique can transform your results from “meh” to “whoa.” The magic word: **role prompting**. Picture this: You ask an AI, “Tell me how to write a resume.” What do you get? A wall of bland advice—like someone printed a Wikipedia page and handed it to you with a limp handshake. Now, let’s turn up the dial. Try this: “Act as if you’re an experienced tech recruiter. Give me resume tips for landing my first IT job.” Suddenly AI channels its inner LinkedIn-guru, busts out keywords, explains what hiring managers actually look for, and probably wishes you luck with a slightly passive-aggressive smile. I admit, the first fifteen times I tried prompting, role prompting was as mysterious as my missing left sock. I typed stuff like “How do I budget?” and got back the type of advice my grandma once gave me—overspend on candy, regret nothing. Only later did I realize that telling AI who to act as—teacher, chef, business analyst—makes it finally stop pretending it knows everything and actually offer advice that feels relevant, because it’s aiming for YOUR context. Now let’s apply this to a practical use-case you might not have thought of: **meal planning**. You've got random groceries and no clear culinary vision (my personal brand, honestly). Instead of begging ChatGPT for “recipes with chicken,” say: “Act as a busy parent with 20 minutes and three hungry kids. Suggest a dinner plan using chicken, broccoli, and potatoes.” Instantly—realistic, fast recipes, suggestions for prepping like a pro, and maybe even tips for hiding broccoli (if you’re truly desperate). If you’re new to prompting, you’ll probably make my favorite rookie mistake: **being way too vague**. Just asking, “Help me with my email,” gets you something written by an alien who’s read too many business textbooks. Instead, set the role—“Act as a customer service manager. Write a friendly follow-up email for my online order.” Yes, I made the vague mistake for about a month. Once, my AI-generated “friendly” email got a reply: “Is this a prank?” Have fun explaining that in a team meeting. **Simple exercise** for today: Pick one routine task—write a morning To-Do list, plan your next grocery run, draft a text to your boss—and prompt the AI to act as a relevant expert. Notice the difference. Then, tweak the role—swap “chef” for “nutritionist,” “manager” for “mentor”—and watch your results morph. And finally, one easy **tip for evaluating AI output:** After the AI responds, ask it to critique its own work—“How could this be clearer?” or “What’s missing?” It’s like making AI edit itself; sometimes it’s harsh, sometimes defensive, but often the improvements are real. (Sure, it’s a bit like asking a goldfish for career advice, but the results This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:18:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI Today’s episode is for everyone who’s ever said, “AI sounds cool, but I don’t speak robot.” Welcome to “I am GPTed”—I’m Mal, former tech skeptic, aspiring sandwich artist, and your Misfit Master of AI… mostly by accident. Today we’re tackling how one prompting technique can transform your results from “meh” to “whoa.” The magic word: **role prompting**. Picture this: You ask an AI, “Tell me how to write a resume.” What do you get? A wall of bland advice—like someone printed a Wikipedia page and handed it to you with a limp handshake. Now, let’s turn up the dial. Try this: “Act as if you’re an experienced tech recruiter. Give me resume tips for landing my first IT job.” Suddenly AI channels its inner LinkedIn-guru, busts out keywords, explains what hiring managers actually look for, and probably wishes you luck with a slightly passive-aggressive smile. I admit, the first fifteen times I tried prompting, role prompting was as mysterious as my missing left sock. I typed stuff like “How do I budget?” and got back the type of advice my grandma once gave me—overspend on candy, regret nothing. Only later did I realize that telling AI who to act as—teacher, chef, business analyst—makes it finally stop pretending it knows everything and actually offer advice that feels relevant, because it’s aiming for YOUR context. Now let’s apply this to a practical use-case you might not have thought of: **meal planning**. You've got random groceries and no clear culinary vision (my personal brand, honestly). Instead of begging ChatGPT for “recipes with chicken,” say: “Act as a busy parent with 20 minutes and three hungry kids. Suggest a dinner plan using chicken, broccoli, and potatoes.” Instantly—realistic, fast recipes, suggestions for prepping like a pro, and maybe even tips for hiding broccoli (if you’re truly desperate). If you’re new to prompting, you’ll probably make my favorite rookie mistake: **being way too vague**. Just asking, “Help me with my email,” gets you something written by an alien who’s read too many business textbooks. Instead, set the role—“Act as a customer service manager. Write a friendly follow-up email for my online order.” Yes, I made the vague mistake for about a month. Once, my AI-generated “friendly” email got a reply: “Is this a prank?” Have fun explaining that in a team meeting. **Simple exercise** for today: Pick one routine task—write a morning To-Do list, plan your next grocery run, draft a text to your boss—and prompt the AI to act as a relevant expert. Notice the difference. Then, tweak the role—swap “chef” for “nutritionist,” “manager” for “mentor”—and watch your results morph. And finally, one easy **tip for evaluating AI output:** After the AI responds, ask it to critique its own work—“How could this be clearer?” or “What’s missing?” It’s like making AI edit itself; sometimes it’s harsh, sometimes defensive, but often the improvements are real. (Sure, it’s a bit like asking a goldfish for career advice, but the results This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 234 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5509609639 Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where we turn the world’s hottest hype machine, artificial intelligence, into your cool, sensible sidekick. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, that Mal—the guy who until recently thought “prompt engineering” was either performance art or a really inefficient car wash. Today, we're getting practical. No jargon, no corporate worship. Just the art of getting AI to do what you actually want…even if, like me, you think ‘context window’ sounds like something you accidentally break before lunch. Let’s unpack one specific prompting technique that actually improves your results. And by ‘improves,’ I mean transforms AI from “half-baked intern with Wi-Fi problems” into “helpful coworker who might save your job.” The trick? **Assigning the AI a role, then being explicit with your instructions**. Harvard’s tech team suggests something as simple as “Act as if you are an experienced copy editor.” This isn't just make-believe—the AI literally tailors its answer to fit the role, like a method actor who skipped lunch. Let’s try it, Mal-style: - **Before:** “Summarize this report.” - **Result:** Wall of text. About as engaging as a tax manual. - **After:** “Pretend you’re a journalist writing for a fifth-grade reading level. Summarize this report in three bullet points, then give one fun fact.” - **Result:** Actual readability! Even my technophobic uncle could understand. And yes, I’ve only recently stopped shouting at my keyboard, “Why is this thing so vague?” Turns out, the AI's not psychic. I’m not either—unless we're talking about sensing when the office donuts are about to run out. Now, let’s look at a practical use case that might surprise you: **meal planning**. No, seriously. Instead of scrolling Pinterest for two hours and ending up with a kale-chip casserole you’ll never touch, try: “Act as my personal nutrition coach. Make a shopping list using only what’s in my fridge and suggest a three-day meal plan—emphasis on speed and zero kale.” You’ll get better, more actionable results than you thought possible—and far fewer accidental green smoothies. Of course, I have to own up to a classic rookie mistake: **being too vague**. My first month, I’d type things like “Write a cover letter.” The AI gave me something so generic I could taste the template. If you don’t tell it the style, role, and detail you want, you’ll spend more time editing than if you’d just written the thing yourself. Yes, I’ve rage-deleted more “To Whom It May Concern” cover letters than I care to admit. Here’s a super simple exercise: pick one task—say, rewriting an email. Give the AI a job, like “Act as a polite professional assistant.” Specify the tone: friendly but concise. Compare what you get if you do or do not provide these details. You’ll see the difference straight away. It’s like teaching a dog tricks: if I say “sit,” don’t be surprised if AI starts rolling over instead. Last pro tip: **always review the output critically**. Read it ou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:18:09 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to “I am GPTed”—the podcast where we turn the world’s hottest hype machine, artificial intelligence, into your cool, sensible sidekick. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Yes, that Mal—the guy who until recently thought “prompt engineering” was either performance art or a really inefficient car wash. Today, we're getting practical. No jargon, no corporate worship. Just the art of getting AI to do what you actually want…even if, like me, you think ‘context window’ sounds like something you accidentally break before lunch. Let’s unpack one specific prompting technique that actually improves your results. And by ‘improves,’ I mean transforms AI from “half-baked intern with Wi-Fi problems” into “helpful coworker who might save your job.” The trick? **Assigning the AI a role, then being explicit with your instructions**. Harvard’s tech team suggests something as simple as “Act as if you are an experienced copy editor.” This isn't just make-believe—the AI literally tailors its answer to fit the role, like a method actor who skipped lunch. Let’s try it, Mal-style: - **Before:** “Summarize this report.” - **Result:** Wall of text. About as engaging as a tax manual. - **After:** “Pretend you’re a journalist writing for a fifth-grade reading level. Summarize this report in three bullet points, then give one fun fact.” - **Result:** Actual readability! Even my technophobic uncle could understand. And yes, I’ve only recently stopped shouting at my keyboard, “Why is this thing so vague?” Turns out, the AI's not psychic. I’m not either—unless we're talking about sensing when the office donuts are about to run out. Now, let’s look at a practical use case that might surprise you: **meal planning**. No, seriously. Instead of scrolling Pinterest for two hours and ending up with a kale-chip casserole you’ll never touch, try: “Act as my personal nutrition coach. Make a shopping list using only what’s in my fridge and suggest a three-day meal plan—emphasis on speed and zero kale.” You’ll get better, more actionable results than you thought possible—and far fewer accidental green smoothies. Of course, I have to own up to a classic rookie mistake: **being too vague**. My first month, I’d type things like “Write a cover letter.” The AI gave me something so generic I could taste the template. If you don’t tell it the style, role, and detail you want, you’ll spend more time editing than if you’d just written the thing yourself. Yes, I’ve rage-deleted more “To Whom It May Concern” cover letters than I care to admit. Here’s a super simple exercise: pick one task—say, rewriting an email. Give the AI a job, like “Act as a polite professional assistant.” Specify the tone: friendly but concise. Compare what you get if you do or do not provide these details. You’ll see the difference straight away. It’s like teaching a dog tricks: if I say “sit,” don’t be surprised if AI starts rolling over instead. Last pro tip: **always review the output critically**. Read it ou This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 266 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7841647416 [Upbeat jingle fades in] MAL: Welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the only podcast where even the host is still louder than the AI... and that's saying something. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, former card-carrying tech skeptic turned accidental digital sorcerer. Today, I'm dishing out practical AI advice for all you bright-eyed prompt wranglers—and yes, the sarcasm comes at no extra charge. Let’s get straight into it: Today’s *magic trick* is called **role prompting**. No, it's not improv theater, but hear me out. Instead of just asking, “Write me a meeting summary,” you *tell* the AI who to be. Try “Act as my super-busy executive assistant trained in ruthless efficiency—summarize this meeting for someone who only cares about actions.” Instant upgrade. Here’s my before-and-after for you: - Before: “Summarize this meeting.” - After, with role prompting: “Act as my no-nonsense executive assistant. Give me only the action items from this meeting and skip the fluff.” The AI goes from rambling intern to seasoned pro. I wish it worked on my teenage nephew, but I digress. Now, *where can you use this in real life*? Here’s one I stumbled into: Ever written a review or testimonial and gotten stuck? Try: “Act as a happy, but concise, customer who liked the service but hates writing reviews. Write me three lines for my testimonial.” Suddenly, it nails your voice *and* your enthusiasm—or your lack thereof. That’s multitasking I can respect. Let’s talk about a *classic* beginner mistake—one I made so many times, I should have earned frequent-flyer miles. The mistake? Being way too vague. My original prompts? “Write me a bio.” AI would spit out something so generic, my own mother wouldn’t recognize it. I finally learned: **specificity is the name of the game**. So—don’t just say “Write a bio.” Say “Act as a witty LinkedIn coach. Write a two-sentence bio that mentions my background in teaching and my passion for sock puppets.” Thank me later. Or don’t. I can take it—I’ve seen my own report cards. Here’s a dead-simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Every time you ask AI for something this week, add a role. “Act as a chef,” “Act as a project manager,” “Act as my personal cheerleader.” Then, tweak it. Which role gives you the results you actually like? It's extreme makeover: AI edition. Final tip: Evaluate before you celebrate. Read the AI’s output with fresh eyes. Ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss—or my cat—would they be confused or impressed?” If you’re not sure, refine the prompt. Seriously, even professional AI users do this. If someone says they don’t, they’re lying or they’re my former self. Before I go, quick personal story: I used to think “prompt engineering” was a fancy way to ask for help with your printer. I once told a chatbot, “Just fix it, please.” It tried to enroll me in a welding course. True story. Lesson learned: machines read minds about as well as my ex reads Ikea instructions. Subscribe to "I am GPTed" wh This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:13:30 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Upbeat jingle fades in] MAL: Welcome back to "I am GPTed"—the only podcast where even the host is still louder than the AI... and that's saying something. I’m Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, former card-carrying tech skeptic turned accidental digital sorcerer. Today, I'm dishing out practical AI advice for all you bright-eyed prompt wranglers—and yes, the sarcasm comes at no extra charge. Let’s get straight into it: Today’s *magic trick* is called **role prompting**. No, it's not improv theater, but hear me out. Instead of just asking, “Write me a meeting summary,” you *tell* the AI who to be. Try “Act as my super-busy executive assistant trained in ruthless efficiency—summarize this meeting for someone who only cares about actions.” Instant upgrade. Here’s my before-and-after for you: - Before: “Summarize this meeting.” - After, with role prompting: “Act as my no-nonsense executive assistant. Give me only the action items from this meeting and skip the fluff.” The AI goes from rambling intern to seasoned pro. I wish it worked on my teenage nephew, but I digress. Now, *where can you use this in real life*? Here’s one I stumbled into: Ever written a review or testimonial and gotten stuck? Try: “Act as a happy, but concise, customer who liked the service but hates writing reviews. Write me three lines for my testimonial.” Suddenly, it nails your voice *and* your enthusiasm—or your lack thereof. That’s multitasking I can respect. Let’s talk about a *classic* beginner mistake—one I made so many times, I should have earned frequent-flyer miles. The mistake? Being way too vague. My original prompts? “Write me a bio.” AI would spit out something so generic, my own mother wouldn’t recognize it. I finally learned: **specificity is the name of the game**. So—don’t just say “Write a bio.” Say “Act as a witty LinkedIn coach. Write a two-sentence bio that mentions my background in teaching and my passion for sock puppets.” Thank me later. Or don’t. I can take it—I’ve seen my own report cards. Here’s a dead-simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Every time you ask AI for something this week, add a role. “Act as a chef,” “Act as a project manager,” “Act as my personal cheerleader.” Then, tweak it. Which role gives you the results you actually like? It's extreme makeover: AI edition. Final tip: Evaluate before you celebrate. Read the AI’s output with fresh eyes. Ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss—or my cat—would they be confused or impressed?” If you’re not sure, refine the prompt. Seriously, even professional AI users do this. If someone says they don’t, they’re lying or they’re my former self. Before I go, quick personal story: I used to think “prompt engineering” was a fancy way to ask for help with your printer. I once told a chatbot, “Just fix it, please.” It tried to enroll me in a welding course. True story. Lesson learned: machines read minds about as well as my ex reads Ikea instructions. Subscribe to "I am GPTed" wh This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 228 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2088368008 Hello, fellow digital dabblers and analog dreamers—welcome to another episode of “I am GPTed.” I’m your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. A guy who thought “deep learning” referred to my failed attempt at meditating... and now I coach robots for fun. It’s true: I once mocked smart speakers, but now I give my microwave pep talks just in case it’s listening. Today, let’s get you one step closer to using AI without feeling like you need a computer science degree—or a therapy session afterward. Let’s kick off with a prompting technique that changed my game: **role prompting.** Yes, you can tell the AI what hat to wear—without needing to send it a calendar invite. For example, if you just ask: *“What’s a good recipe with eggs?”* you’ll get a bland, one-size-fits-all list. But if you say: *“Act as if you are a Michelin-star chef. Suggest a creative, easy egg recipe for someone with two left thumbs in the kitchen and a hatred for extra dishes.”* Boom! Suddenly, the AI channels Gordon Ramsay (minus the yelling), giving you witty, tailored advice that actually considers your epic aversion to dirty pans. According to research from Harvard IT, simply framing your prompt with “Act as if…” massively levels up the quality and style of responses. Now, here’s a practical use case few beginners consider: *create personalized email drafts.* Tell AI, *“Act as if you’re an empathetic customer support agent. Write a thank-you reply to my client, Sarah, who gave us feedback.”* The AI will tone it down, keep it polite, and you won’t accidentally send Sarah a message that sounds like it was written by a caffeinated chat bot. This scales, folks—imagine having your own army of polite digital helpers, minus the HR headaches. Of course, let’s address the classic rookie mistake—one I made so often, I could have patented it: **being too vague.** I used to type, “Write a summary of this” or “Make it shorter.” Unsurprisingly, my AI responded with the digital equivalent of “K.” If you want magic, you need to be precise: provide context, audience, and desired format. Trust me, vague prompts are why my first attempts at using AI produced outputs so confusing even my cat walked off in disgust. Here’s a simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Pick a daily task—let’s say, planning dinner. First, ask, “What should I make for dinner?” Then, try: “Act as a busy parent with thirty minutes and only basic pantry staples. Give three dinner options, each with a vegetarian twist.” Compare the answers. See which one you’d actually eat, and not just to be polite to your microwave. Finally, a tip for when the AI gives you an answer: **Don’t trust the first output.** Read it, spot-check for any hallucinated facts (that’s AI speak for “I had a weird dream and thought it was true”), and don’t be afraid to send it back for another draft. Design pros and writers revise, and so should you. If it sounds off, tweak your prompt and try again—like a chef adjusting salt, not like a college student This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:14:02 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hello, fellow digital dabblers and analog dreamers—welcome to another episode of “I am GPTed.” I’m your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. A guy who thought “deep learning” referred to my failed attempt at meditating... and now I coach robots for fun. It’s true: I once mocked smart speakers, but now I give my microwave pep talks just in case it’s listening. Today, let’s get you one step closer to using AI without feeling like you need a computer science degree—or a therapy session afterward. Let’s kick off with a prompting technique that changed my game: **role prompting.** Yes, you can tell the AI what hat to wear—without needing to send it a calendar invite. For example, if you just ask: *“What’s a good recipe with eggs?”* you’ll get a bland, one-size-fits-all list. But if you say: *“Act as if you are a Michelin-star chef. Suggest a creative, easy egg recipe for someone with two left thumbs in the kitchen and a hatred for extra dishes.”* Boom! Suddenly, the AI channels Gordon Ramsay (minus the yelling), giving you witty, tailored advice that actually considers your epic aversion to dirty pans. According to research from Harvard IT, simply framing your prompt with “Act as if…” massively levels up the quality and style of responses. Now, here’s a practical use case few beginners consider: *create personalized email drafts.* Tell AI, *“Act as if you’re an empathetic customer support agent. Write a thank-you reply to my client, Sarah, who gave us feedback.”* The AI will tone it down, keep it polite, and you won’t accidentally send Sarah a message that sounds like it was written by a caffeinated chat bot. This scales, folks—imagine having your own army of polite digital helpers, minus the HR headaches. Of course, let’s address the classic rookie mistake—one I made so often, I could have patented it: **being too vague.** I used to type, “Write a summary of this” or “Make it shorter.” Unsurprisingly, my AI responded with the digital equivalent of “K.” If you want magic, you need to be precise: provide context, audience, and desired format. Trust me, vague prompts are why my first attempts at using AI produced outputs so confusing even my cat walked off in disgust. Here’s a simple exercise to sharpen your skills: Pick a daily task—let’s say, planning dinner. First, ask, “What should I make for dinner?” Then, try: “Act as a busy parent with thirty minutes and only basic pantry staples. Give three dinner options, each with a vegetarian twist.” Compare the answers. See which one you’d actually eat, and not just to be polite to your microwave. Finally, a tip for when the AI gives you an answer: **Don’t trust the first output.** Read it, spot-check for any hallucinated facts (that’s AI speak for “I had a weird dream and thought it was true”), and don’t be afraid to send it back for another draft. Design pros and writers revise, and so should you. If it sounds off, tweak your prompt and try again—like a chef adjusting salt, not like a college student This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 240 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8046945443 Hey, it’s Mal — the Misfit Master of AI — and this is I am GPTed. I used to roll my eyes at AI the way I roll my ankles in cheap running shoes. Then I accidentally got good at it. Now I translate robot into human so you don’t have to. Let’s fix one thing today: your prompts. The single technique that levels up your results is role + constraints. Translation: tell the AI who it is, what outcome you want, and what to avoid. Before: “Write a marketing email about our new water bottle.” After: “Act as a seasoned email copywriter for eco-friendly brands. Write a 120–150 word launch email for our reusable steel bottle for busy parents. Include one clear benefit-led headline, three short bullet points, and a single CTA. Avoid hype words like ‘revolutionary.’ Keep reading level around 7th grade.” Hear the difference? The first one invites fluff. The second one forces clarity. When you give a role and guardrails, you get fewer cringe adjectives and more usable copy. If you’re fancy, add a quick example of the tone you like — that’s called few-shot prompting — but keep it short so the AI doesn’t just mirror it. Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: AI as your meeting prep buddy. Not note-taker — prep buddy. Paste the agenda and attendee list. Then say: “Act as my chief of staff. In 5 bullet points, list likely objections from Finance, two data points I should bring, and a 60-second opener I can read verbatim. Keep it neutral and specific.” You’ll walk in sounding prepared instead of ‘winging it with vibes.’ Common beginner mistake? Asking for everything in one go and then blaming the AI for writing a casserole of nonsense. I did this for months. I’d ask for “a plan, a script, five headlines, and a catchy slogan” in one prompt and wonder why it read like a committee wrote it during a fire drill. Fix: decompose. First ask for an outline. Approve it. Then ask for section 1. Iterate. Yes, it’s slower. Also yes, it’s better. Simple exercise to build your AI chops this week: - Pick one everyday task you repeat: email, message, summary, caption. - Write a 3-line prompt using this template: 1) Role: “Act as my [specific expert].” 2) Task + constraints: “Produce [format, length, tone]. Include [must-haves]. Avoid [don’ts].” 3) Quality check: “Ask 3 clarifying questions before you start.” - Run it. Answer the questions. Rerun. Save the best version as a reusable prompt. That’s your starter kit. Tip for evaluating and improving AI output: - First pass: structure. Is the format what you asked for? If not, stop and ask it to “regenerate using the requested structure only.” - Second pass: facts. Highlight anything that looks suspicious and say, “List claims that require verification and suggest sources to confirm.” Then you, a human adult, actually check them. - Third pass: tone and clarity. Paste your audience profile and ask, “Rewrite for this audience at [reading level], keep verbs active, remove filler words.” If it hedges or hypes, tel This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:14:27 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey, it’s Mal — the Misfit Master of AI — and this is I am GPTed. I used to roll my eyes at AI the way I roll my ankles in cheap running shoes. Then I accidentally got good at it. Now I translate robot into human so you don’t have to. Let’s fix one thing today: your prompts. The single technique that levels up your results is role + constraints. Translation: tell the AI who it is, what outcome you want, and what to avoid. Before: “Write a marketing email about our new water bottle.” After: “Act as a seasoned email copywriter for eco-friendly brands. Write a 120–150 word launch email for our reusable steel bottle for busy parents. Include one clear benefit-led headline, three short bullet points, and a single CTA. Avoid hype words like ‘revolutionary.’ Keep reading level around 7th grade.” Hear the difference? The first one invites fluff. The second one forces clarity. When you give a role and guardrails, you get fewer cringe adjectives and more usable copy. If you’re fancy, add a quick example of the tone you like — that’s called few-shot prompting — but keep it short so the AI doesn’t just mirror it. Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: AI as your meeting prep buddy. Not note-taker — prep buddy. Paste the agenda and attendee list. Then say: “Act as my chief of staff. In 5 bullet points, list likely objections from Finance, two data points I should bring, and a 60-second opener I can read verbatim. Keep it neutral and specific.” You’ll walk in sounding prepared instead of ‘winging it with vibes.’ Common beginner mistake? Asking for everything in one go and then blaming the AI for writing a casserole of nonsense. I did this for months. I’d ask for “a plan, a script, five headlines, and a catchy slogan” in one prompt and wonder why it read like a committee wrote it during a fire drill. Fix: decompose. First ask for an outline. Approve it. Then ask for section 1. Iterate. Yes, it’s slower. Also yes, it’s better. Simple exercise to build your AI chops this week: - Pick one everyday task you repeat: email, message, summary, caption. - Write a 3-line prompt using this template: 1) Role: “Act as my [specific expert].” 2) Task + constraints: “Produce [format, length, tone]. Include [must-haves]. Avoid [don’ts].” 3) Quality check: “Ask 3 clarifying questions before you start.” - Run it. Answer the questions. Rerun. Save the best version as a reusable prompt. That’s your starter kit. Tip for evaluating and improving AI output: - First pass: structure. Is the format what you asked for? If not, stop and ask it to “regenerate using the requested structure only.” - Second pass: facts. Highlight anything that looks suspicious and say, “List claims that require verification and suggest sources to confirm.” Then you, a human adult, actually check them. - Third pass: tone and clarity. Paste your audience profile and ask, “Rewrite for this audience at [reading level], keep verbs active, remove filler words.” If it hedges or hypes, tel This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 263 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6621075505 Hey there, humans and probable AI lurkers! You’re tuned in to "I am GPTed," the show where technological misfits get their practical dose of AI advice — brought to you by me, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, former skeptic and accidental prompt whisperer. Today, we’re tackling the sacred art of prompting: specifically, how *few-shot prompting* can turn your AI helper from a well-meaning word salad chef into a digital sous chef who actually understands your order. Let me demonstrate. Picture old Mal, blissfully ignorant, typing: “Write a thank you email.” What did I get back? Something that sounded like a robot on its first day at customer service. Now, let’s sprinkle in a few-shot prompt: “Write a short thank you email. Here’s an example: ‘Hi Jules, thanks for your help with the report. Really appreciate it! Best, Mal.’ Write one for Pat about the sales call.” Suddenly, the AI starts sounding like it’s met a human before. The magic is in the examples — you’re basically showing the AI the ropes, like training a puppy, except less chewing on slippers. Now, let’s pivot to a practical use case. Imagine you’re planning a work meeting agenda. Instead of wrangling with Google Docs and hoping inspiration arrives before Friday, use a prompt like: “Act as if you’re a project manager. Organize this list of topics into a clear meeting agenda. Do present each as a timed bullet point. Don’t include anything about snacks.” Suddenly, your AI is that one organized friend we all wish we had — no jargon, all helpfulness. Of course, I can’t let you off the hook without confessing a rookie mistake: *vague prompting.* Yup, guilty. Before I learned my lesson, I’d ask things like “Summarize this,” and get back something so generic even my cat looked unimpressed. How do you avoid my fate? Give context! Specify. “Summarize this article for a team who hates jargon and only reads bullet points.” You’ll get output that doesn’t require a decoder ring and less sighing at your screen. Let’s level up your skills with a simple exercise. Tonight, pick any routine task — say, writing an apology for forgetting to pick up milk (we’ve all been there). First, prompt with no context. Then, add an example: “Here’s how I apologized for missing book club: ‘Sorry for dropping the ball — next round’s on me!’ Use this tone for milk.” Compare results. Notice how the AI gets snappier and sounds more like the real you? That’s the power of a well-placed example, my friends. Before you sign off and let AI do the heavy lifting, here’s my tip for evaluating your AI’s handiwork: *read it aloud.* If it sounds like a speech from a motivational refrigerator magnet, go back and refine your prompt. Be ruthlessly specific. If it makes you laugh or solves your problem, congrats, you’ve officially GPTed. You know, when I first started playing with prompts, I couldn’t tell a chain-of-thought from a chain email. My first attempts were so vague that even AI wanted clarification. But every embarrassing misst This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:24:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, humans and probable AI lurkers! You’re tuned in to "I am GPTed," the show where technological misfits get their practical dose of AI advice — brought to you by me, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, former skeptic and accidental prompt whisperer. Today, we’re tackling the sacred art of prompting: specifically, how *few-shot prompting* can turn your AI helper from a well-meaning word salad chef into a digital sous chef who actually understands your order. Let me demonstrate. Picture old Mal, blissfully ignorant, typing: “Write a thank you email.” What did I get back? Something that sounded like a robot on its first day at customer service. Now, let’s sprinkle in a few-shot prompt: “Write a short thank you email. Here’s an example: ‘Hi Jules, thanks for your help with the report. Really appreciate it! Best, Mal.’ Write one for Pat about the sales call.” Suddenly, the AI starts sounding like it’s met a human before. The magic is in the examples — you’re basically showing the AI the ropes, like training a puppy, except less chewing on slippers. Now, let’s pivot to a practical use case. Imagine you’re planning a work meeting agenda. Instead of wrangling with Google Docs and hoping inspiration arrives before Friday, use a prompt like: “Act as if you’re a project manager. Organize this list of topics into a clear meeting agenda. Do present each as a timed bullet point. Don’t include anything about snacks.” Suddenly, your AI is that one organized friend we all wish we had — no jargon, all helpfulness. Of course, I can’t let you off the hook without confessing a rookie mistake: *vague prompting.* Yup, guilty. Before I learned my lesson, I’d ask things like “Summarize this,” and get back something so generic even my cat looked unimpressed. How do you avoid my fate? Give context! Specify. “Summarize this article for a team who hates jargon and only reads bullet points.” You’ll get output that doesn’t require a decoder ring and less sighing at your screen. Let’s level up your skills with a simple exercise. Tonight, pick any routine task — say, writing an apology for forgetting to pick up milk (we’ve all been there). First, prompt with no context. Then, add an example: “Here’s how I apologized for missing book club: ‘Sorry for dropping the ball — next round’s on me!’ Use this tone for milk.” Compare results. Notice how the AI gets snappier and sounds more like the real you? That’s the power of a well-placed example, my friends. Before you sign off and let AI do the heavy lifting, here’s my tip for evaluating your AI’s handiwork: *read it aloud.* If it sounds like a speech from a motivational refrigerator magnet, go back and refine your prompt. Be ruthlessly specific. If it makes you laugh or solves your problem, congrats, you’ve officially GPTed. You know, when I first started playing with prompts, I couldn’t tell a chain-of-thought from a chain email. My first attempts were so vague that even AI wanted clarification. But every embarrassing misst This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 211 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9010039931 [Intro music plays] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the rest of us. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get from AI tools. Trust me, I've generated my fair share of nonsense before figuring this out. So, here's the deal: Be specific. Like, ridiculously specific. Instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling hamster named Nibbles who accidentally saves the world from an alien invasion." The more details you provide, the better the AI can understand what you're looking for. Before I learned this, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask for a "good" essay or a "nice" poem, and the AI would give me something that was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. But when I started getting specific, magic happened. The AI actually produced content that I could work with. Who knew? Now, let's talk about a practical use case that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even what's currently in your fridge. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and the exorbitant salary. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, of a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. Just because an AI generates something that sounds good doesn't mean it's accurate. I once used an AI to write a blog post about the history of bagels, and it confidently stated that bagels were invented by a Swedish chef named Björn in the 1920s. Spoiler alert: they weren't. So, always double-check the information you get from AI tools. It's like my grandpa always said, "Trust, but verify." Of course, he was talking about his old fishing buddies, but the principle still applies. Now, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: Start a conversation with an AI chatbot and try to make it tell you a joke. But here's the catch: You can only use questions. No statements allowed. This will force you to get creative with your prompts and think about how to guide the conversation in the direction you want. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds awkward or clunky when you say it, chances are it needs some work. I once generated a product description that sounded like it was written by a malfunctioning thesaurus. "Experience the luxurious softness of our premium toilet paper, crafted from the finest pulp fibers and imbued with the essence of angel tears." Yeah, no. Back to the drawing board. Well, that's it for today, folks. Remember, the key to success with AI is to be specific, fact-check, and always be willing to laugh at your own mistakes. Like the time I accidentally This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:13:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music plays] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the rest of us. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get from AI tools. Trust me, I've generated my fair share of nonsense before figuring this out. So, here's the deal: Be specific. Like, ridiculously specific. Instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling hamster named Nibbles who accidentally saves the world from an alien invasion." The more details you provide, the better the AI can understand what you're looking for. Before I learned this, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask for a "good" essay or a "nice" poem, and the AI would give me something that was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. But when I started getting specific, magic happened. The AI actually produced content that I could work with. Who knew? Now, let's talk about a practical use case that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even what's currently in your fridge. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and the exorbitant salary. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, of a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. Just because an AI generates something that sounds good doesn't mean it's accurate. I once used an AI to write a blog post about the history of bagels, and it confidently stated that bagels were invented by a Swedish chef named Björn in the 1920s. Spoiler alert: they weren't. So, always double-check the information you get from AI tools. It's like my grandpa always said, "Trust, but verify." Of course, he was talking about his old fishing buddies, but the principle still applies. Now, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: Start a conversation with an AI chatbot and try to make it tell you a joke. But here's the catch: You can only use questions. No statements allowed. This will force you to get creative with your prompts and think about how to guide the conversation in the direction you want. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds awkward or clunky when you say it, chances are it needs some work. I once generated a product description that sounded like it was written by a malfunctioning thesaurus. "Experience the luxurious softness of our premium toilet paper, crafted from the finest pulp fibers and imbued with the essence of angel tears." Yeah, no. Back to the drawing board. Well, that's it for today, folks. Remember, the key to success with AI is to be specific, fact-check, and always be willing to laugh at your own mistakes. Like the time I accidentally This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 204 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5958244290 [Intro music fades in] Hey there, tech misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "Misadventures in Machine Learning." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your sanity or your sense of humor. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Mal, I'm lucky if I can prompt my dog to sit, let alone an AI." But trust me, it's not rocket science. One simple trick is to be specific and break down your request into clear steps. Instead of asking, "Hey AI, write me a best-selling novel," try something like, "Generate a rough outline for a dystopian sci-fi story set in a world where humans have forgotten how to make coffee." Believe me, the AI appreciates the extra guidance, and you'll get much better results. I learned this the hard way after receiving a 10-page essay on the history of paperclips when all I wanted was a catchy slogan for my imaginary office supply store. Next, let's explore a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate creative excuses for getting out of awkward social situations. Tired of attending your second cousin's best friend's baby shower? Just feed the AI some details and watch it craft a believable tale of woe involving a rare tropical disease or an urgent knitting emergency. Disclaimer: Mal is not responsible for any relationships ruined by AI-generated excuses. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming the AI knows what you're thinking. I once spent an hour arguing with a chatbot about the meaning of life before realizing I hadn't actually asked it a question. Lesson learned: be explicit and don't assume the AI can read your mind. It's a machine, not your therapist. To help you practice your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI about a topic you know absolutely nothing about, like quantum physics or the mating habits of the Peruvian dung beetle. See how long you can keep the conversation going without revealing your ignorance. Bonus points if you manage to convince the AI that you're an expert. Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, remember this: if it sounds like something a sleep-deprived college student would write after chugging six energy drinks, it probably needs some work. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to revise and refine the output until it meets your standards. Well, that's all for now, folks. Before I go, let me leave you with a quick anecdote. When I first started playing around with AI, I accidentally created a chatbot that only spoke in dad jokes. It was like living with a thousand corny uncles. But hey, it taught me the importance of being specific with your prompts, and now I have a never-ending supply of groan-worthy puns. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, an This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:13:22 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Hey there, tech misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "Misadventures in Machine Learning." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your sanity or your sense of humor. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Mal, I'm lucky if I can prompt my dog to sit, let alone an AI." But trust me, it's not rocket science. One simple trick is to be specific and break down your request into clear steps. Instead of asking, "Hey AI, write me a best-selling novel," try something like, "Generate a rough outline for a dystopian sci-fi story set in a world where humans have forgotten how to make coffee." Believe me, the AI appreciates the extra guidance, and you'll get much better results. I learned this the hard way after receiving a 10-page essay on the history of paperclips when all I wanted was a catchy slogan for my imaginary office supply store. Next, let's explore a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate creative excuses for getting out of awkward social situations. Tired of attending your second cousin's best friend's baby shower? Just feed the AI some details and watch it craft a believable tale of woe involving a rare tropical disease or an urgent knitting emergency. Disclaimer: Mal is not responsible for any relationships ruined by AI-generated excuses. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming the AI knows what you're thinking. I once spent an hour arguing with a chatbot about the meaning of life before realizing I hadn't actually asked it a question. Lesson learned: be explicit and don't assume the AI can read your mind. It's a machine, not your therapist. To help you practice your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI about a topic you know absolutely nothing about, like quantum physics or the mating habits of the Peruvian dung beetle. See how long you can keep the conversation going without revealing your ignorance. Bonus points if you manage to convince the AI that you're an expert. Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, remember this: if it sounds like something a sleep-deprived college student would write after chugging six energy drinks, it probably needs some work. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to revise and refine the output until it meets your standards. Well, that's all for now, folks. Before I go, let me leave you with a quick anecdote. When I first started playing around with AI, I accidentally created a chatbot that only spoke in dad jokes. It was like living with a thousand corny uncles. But hey, it taught me the importance of being specific with your prompts, and now I have a never-ending supply of groan-worthy puns. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, an This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 188 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7069481444 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases, and beginner mistakes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in your AI responses. When crafting your prompts, try to be as specific as possible. Instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted mansion, featuring a clever detective and a plot twist ending." Trust me, I've learned the hard way that vague prompts lead to equally vague and uninspiring responses. [Chuckles] Now, let's move on to a practical use case that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a convincing cover letter for a job application? Well, AI can help! Feed the job description and your relevant experience into an AI tool, and let it generate a draft for you. Of course, you'll want to review and edit the output, but it's a fantastic starting point. I wish I'd known this trick back when I was applying for my first tech job – it would have saved me hours of staring at a blank screen! Speaking of mistakes, let me share one that I see beginners make all the time (and yes, I've been guilty of this myself). They assume that AI can read their minds and deliver perfect results with minimal input. Spoiler alert: it can't. You need to provide clear instructions and context for the AI to work its magic. It's like giving directions to a tourist – if you're vague or ambiguous, they'll end up lost and confused. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and try to explain it to an AI as if you were talking to a friend. Pay attention to how you structure your prompts and how the AI responds. Keep refining your prompts until you get the desired output. It's like having a conversation with a very intelligent, but slightly literal-minded, buddy. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always have a human in the loop. AI can be a powerful tool, but it's not perfect. Always review the output with a critical eye and make necessary edits or adjustments. It's like using a spell-checker – it's helpful, but you still need to proofread for context and meaning. [Sighs] You know, I once used an AI tool to generate a product description for my online store. I was so excited by how quickly it produced the text that I didn't bother to read it carefully before posting. Turns out, the AI had included a bunch of irrelevant information and even a few embarrassing typos. Lesson learned: always, always proofread! Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember to subscribe to the podcast for more AI adventures and misadventures. And hey, if you enjoyed t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:13:16 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases, and beginner mistakes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in your AI responses. When crafting your prompts, try to be as specific as possible. Instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted mansion, featuring a clever detective and a plot twist ending." Trust me, I've learned the hard way that vague prompts lead to equally vague and uninspiring responses. [Chuckles] Now, let's move on to a practical use case that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a convincing cover letter for a job application? Well, AI can help! Feed the job description and your relevant experience into an AI tool, and let it generate a draft for you. Of course, you'll want to review and edit the output, but it's a fantastic starting point. I wish I'd known this trick back when I was applying for my first tech job – it would have saved me hours of staring at a blank screen! Speaking of mistakes, let me share one that I see beginners make all the time (and yes, I've been guilty of this myself). They assume that AI can read their minds and deliver perfect results with minimal input. Spoiler alert: it can't. You need to provide clear instructions and context for the AI to work its magic. It's like giving directions to a tourist – if you're vague or ambiguous, they'll end up lost and confused. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and try to explain it to an AI as if you were talking to a friend. Pay attention to how you structure your prompts and how the AI responds. Keep refining your prompts until you get the desired output. It's like having a conversation with a very intelligent, but slightly literal-minded, buddy. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always have a human in the loop. AI can be a powerful tool, but it's not perfect. Always review the output with a critical eye and make necessary edits or adjustments. It's like using a spell-checker – it's helpful, but you still need to proofread for context and meaning. [Sighs] You know, I once used an AI tool to generate a product description for my online store. I was so excited by how quickly it produced the text that I didn't bother to read it carefully before posting. Turns out, the AI had included a bunch of irrelevant information and even a few embarrassing typos. Lesson learned: always, always proofread! Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember to subscribe to the podcast for more AI adventures and misadventures. And hey, if you enjoyed t This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 191 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9727502413 [Intro Music] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "AI for the Rest of Us." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game without drowning in a sea of technobabble. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm not a fancy AI whisperer. I just want my chatbot to stop spitting out nonsense." Well, fear not! Here's a simple trick that's helped me go from AI disaster to AI master: be specific. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? Instead of asking your AI to "write a poem," try something like "write a 4-stanza rhyming poem about a cat named Whiskers who loves to eat lasagna." The more details you provide, the better the results. Trust me, I've gone from getting poems that read like a toddler's grocery list to Shakespearean masterpieces just by being a bit more specific. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your next vacation? I know, I know, you're probably thinking, "Mal, I can barely trust AI to write a coherent email, let alone plan my precious time off." But hear me out! With the right prompts, you can get your AI to generate itineraries, suggest hidden gems, and even help you find the best deals on flights and hotels. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the judgy looks when you ask for the tenth time if there's a discount for bringing your emotional support iguana. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers! There's a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of having an AI writing buddy, but remember, these models can sometimes generate information that's more fiction than fact. So, always double-check those important details, like making sure that the "quaint little town" your AI suggested isn't actually a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Now, let's get to the fun part: practice! Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Take a favorite movie quote and ask your AI to rewrite it in the style of a different character or genre. For example, take the classic line from Forrest Gump, "Life is like a box of chocolates," and ask your AI to rewrite it as if Yoda from Star Wars said it. The results might surprise you, or at least give you a good laugh. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, it works. If it sounds like something a sleep-deprived toddler would say after eating a thesaurus, it's probably not quite ready for primetime. Keep iterating and refining your prompts until it sounds like something you'd actually want to read. Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started my AI journey, I thought I could just throw any old prompt at my chatbot and it would spit out This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:13:52 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro Music] Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "AI for the Rest of Us." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game without drowning in a sea of technobabble. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm not a fancy AI whisperer. I just want my chatbot to stop spitting out nonsense." Well, fear not! Here's a simple trick that's helped me go from AI disaster to AI master: be specific. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? Instead of asking your AI to "write a poem," try something like "write a 4-stanza rhyming poem about a cat named Whiskers who loves to eat lasagna." The more details you provide, the better the results. Trust me, I've gone from getting poems that read like a toddler's grocery list to Shakespearean masterpieces just by being a bit more specific. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your next vacation? I know, I know, you're probably thinking, "Mal, I can barely trust AI to write a coherent email, let alone plan my precious time off." But hear me out! With the right prompts, you can get your AI to generate itineraries, suggest hidden gems, and even help you find the best deals on flights and hotels. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the judgy looks when you ask for the tenth time if there's a discount for bringing your emotional support iguana. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers! There's a common mistake that even I, the Misfit Master, have made: forgetting to fact-check. It's easy to get swept up in the excitement of having an AI writing buddy, but remember, these models can sometimes generate information that's more fiction than fact. So, always double-check those important details, like making sure that the "quaint little town" your AI suggested isn't actually a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Now, let's get to the fun part: practice! Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Take a favorite movie quote and ask your AI to rewrite it in the style of a different character or genre. For example, take the classic line from Forrest Gump, "Life is like a box of chocolates," and ask your AI to rewrite it as if Yoda from Star Wars said it. The results might surprise you, or at least give you a good laugh. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, it works. If it sounds like something a sleep-deprived toddler would say after eating a thesaurus, it's probably not quite ready for primetime. Keep iterating and refining your prompts until it sounds like something you'd actually want to read. Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started my AI journey, I thought I could just throw any old prompt at my chatbot and it would spit out This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 208 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5668572828 Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, and I promise to keep the jargon to a minimum – I'm allergic to it anyway. First up, let's talk about a simple trick that can drastically improve your AI responses: be specific. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But seriously, the more precise you are with your prompts, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted castle, featuring a clever detective and a surprising twist ending." Trust me, the difference is night and day. I learned this the hard way after countless hours of frustration and some truly bizarre AI-generated tales. Now, let's explore a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. AI can help you plan your weekly meals and generate recipes based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag. I've been using this trick for a while now, and my waistline is grateful – well, mostly grateful. Moving on to a common mistake beginners make: overcomplicating things. When you're first starting out, it's tempting to throw every possible parameter into your prompts, hoping for the perfect result. But more often than not, this leads to confusion and subpar outputs. Keep it simple, folks. Start with the basics and gradually add complexity as you gain more experience. I once spent an hour crafting the most intricate prompt, only to receive a response that made about as much sense as a monkey with a typewriter. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a quick exercise: try generating a short story using a different writing style each time. Start with a fairy tale, then switch to a film noir, and finally, attempt a science fiction piece. This will help you understand how to adjust your prompts to achieve the desired tone and genre. Plus, it's a fun way to flex your creative muscles. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One helpful tip is to read your outputs out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies in tone. If something sounds off, don't be afraid to tweak your prompt and try again. Remember, AI is a tool, and like any tool, it takes practice to master. Speaking of practice, I once spent an entire weekend trying to perfect a poem about my cat. I kept adjusting my prompts, tweaking the parameters, and fine-tuning the output. In the end, I had a beautifully crafted piece of feline-inspired literature – and a newfound appreciation for the power of persistence. Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you that if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. If y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:13:14 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, and I promise to keep the jargon to a minimum – I'm allergic to it anyway. First up, let's talk about a simple trick that can drastically improve your AI responses: be specific. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But seriously, the more precise you are with your prompts, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted castle, featuring a clever detective and a surprising twist ending." Trust me, the difference is night and day. I learned this the hard way after countless hours of frustration and some truly bizarre AI-generated tales. Now, let's explore a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. AI can help you plan your weekly meals and generate recipes based on your preferences and dietary restrictions. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag. I've been using this trick for a while now, and my waistline is grateful – well, mostly grateful. Moving on to a common mistake beginners make: overcomplicating things. When you're first starting out, it's tempting to throw every possible parameter into your prompts, hoping for the perfect result. But more often than not, this leads to confusion and subpar outputs. Keep it simple, folks. Start with the basics and gradually add complexity as you gain more experience. I once spent an hour crafting the most intricate prompt, only to receive a response that made about as much sense as a monkey with a typewriter. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a quick exercise: try generating a short story using a different writing style each time. Start with a fairy tale, then switch to a film noir, and finally, attempt a science fiction piece. This will help you understand how to adjust your prompts to achieve the desired tone and genre. Plus, it's a fun way to flex your creative muscles. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One helpful tip is to read your outputs out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies in tone. If something sounds off, don't be afraid to tweak your prompt and try again. Remember, AI is a tool, and like any tool, it takes practice to master. Speaking of practice, I once spent an entire weekend trying to perfect a poem about my cat. I kept adjusting my prompts, tweaking the parameters, and fine-tuning the output. In the end, I had a beautifully crafted piece of feline-inspired literature – and a newfound appreciation for the power of persistence. Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you that if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. If y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 189 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7084012066 [Intro music fades in] Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "Misadventures in Machine Learning." Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First things first, let's talk about prompting. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, isn't prompting just fancy tech jargon for asking the AI to do stuff?" Well, yes and no. You see, the way you phrase your prompts can make a world of difference in the quality of the responses you get. For example, instead of asking, "What's the weather like today?" try something like, "Describe the current weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, and any notable atmospheric phenomena." Trust me, I've gone from generic responses like "It's sunny" to detailed meteorological breakdowns that make me feel like I'm on the Weather Channel. Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. AI can help you plan your weekly meals and grocery lists. Instead of staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to cook, just ask your AI pal for recipe suggestions based on the ingredients you have on hand. It's like having a personal chef, minus the culinary school debt and the fancy hat. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers! There's a common mistake that beginners often make, and I'll admit, I've been guilty of it too. It's the dreaded "one-and-done" approach. You see, it's tempting to take the first response the AI gives you and run with it. But here's the thing: AI is like a genie; you might need to rub the lamp a few times to get the best result. Don't be afraid to iterate, refine your prompts, and ask for clarification. Trust me, I once ended up with a recipe for "chocolate-covered broccoli" because I didn't bother to double-check the AI's output. Never again. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and try to explain it to the AI as if you're talking to a friend. Then, ask the AI to summarize what you've just explained. This will help you gauge how well you're communicating your ideas and identify areas where you might need to clarify or simplify your language. Plus, it's a great way to geek out about your favorite subjects without boring your human friends to tears. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read the output critically. Ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it relevant to my prompt? Does it sound like something a human would write? If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and get to work. Remember, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to refine and polish the output until it shines. [Signature sign-off music begins] Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:13:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "Misadventures in Machine Learning." Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First things first, let's talk about prompting. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, isn't prompting just fancy tech jargon for asking the AI to do stuff?" Well, yes and no. You see, the way you phrase your prompts can make a world of difference in the quality of the responses you get. For example, instead of asking, "What's the weather like today?" try something like, "Describe the current weather conditions, including temperature, humidity, and any notable atmospheric phenomena." Trust me, I've gone from generic responses like "It's sunny" to detailed meteorological breakdowns that make me feel like I'm on the Weather Channel. Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. AI can help you plan your weekly meals and grocery lists. Instead of staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to cook, just ask your AI pal for recipe suggestions based on the ingredients you have on hand. It's like having a personal chef, minus the culinary school debt and the fancy hat. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers! There's a common mistake that beginners often make, and I'll admit, I've been guilty of it too. It's the dreaded "one-and-done" approach. You see, it's tempting to take the first response the AI gives you and run with it. But here's the thing: AI is like a genie; you might need to rub the lamp a few times to get the best result. Don't be afraid to iterate, refine your prompts, and ask for clarification. Trust me, I once ended up with a recipe for "chocolate-covered broccoli" because I didn't bother to double-check the AI's output. Never again. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and try to explain it to the AI as if you're talking to a friend. Then, ask the AI to summarize what you've just explained. This will help you gauge how well you're communicating your ideas and identify areas where you might need to clarify or simplify your language. Plus, it's a great way to geek out about your favorite subjects without boring your human friends to tears. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read the output critically. Ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it relevant to my prompt? Does it sound like something a human would write? If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and get to work. Remember, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to refine and polish the output until it shines. [Signature sign-off music begins] Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 200 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3652793483 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice for navigating the wild world of artificial intelligence. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can take your AI conversations from mediocre to mind-blowing. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm just trying to get my AI to write a decent email, not compose a symphony!" But trust me, this technique works wonders for all kinds of tasks. It's called "priming," and it's basically like giving your AI a little pep talk before you ask it to do something. Here's an example: Let's say you want your AI to write a product description. Instead of just saying, "Write a product description for a smartphone," try priming it with something like, "Imagine you're a tech-savvy copywriter tasked with creating an engaging product description for the latest smartphone. Focus on the unique features and benefits that make this phone stand out from the competition." I tried this myself, and the difference was like night and day. My AI went from generating bland, generic descriptions to crafting compelling, persuasive copy that actually made me want to buy the darn thing! And I'm not even in the market for a new phone. But priming isn't just for marketing tasks. You can use it for all sorts of everyday things, like writing emails, creating grocery lists, or even coming up with excuses for why you can't make it to your third cousin's wedding. Just remember to be specific and give your AI a clear context to work with. Now, I'll admit, when I first started using AI, I made the classic mistake of assuming it could read my mind. I'd give it vague, one-word prompts and then get frustrated when it didn't deliver the results I wanted. Don't be like past Mal! Take the time to craft clear, detailed prompts, and your AI will thank you for it. To practice this skill, try a simple exercise: Pick a random object in your house and ask your AI to describe it in three different ways - as a product description, a poetic metaphor, and a tweet. This will help you get comfortable with priming and adapting your prompts for different contexts. Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving your AI-generated content, always remember to read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, chances are, it needs some work. Don't be afraid to refine your prompts and try again until you get the results you want. Well, that's all for today, folks! But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to write my grocery lists, I accidentally primed it with a prompt about my favorite sci-fi movies. Needless to say, my shopping trip was a bit more exciting than usual, with items like "lightsaber-sliced bread" and "Soylent Green crackers" making their way into my cart. Lesson learned: Always double-check your prompts, especially when food is involved! [Signature sign-off] This is Mal, you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:13:15 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice for navigating the wild world of artificial intelligence. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can take your AI conversations from mediocre to mind-blowing. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I'm just trying to get my AI to write a decent email, not compose a symphony!" But trust me, this technique works wonders for all kinds of tasks. It's called "priming," and it's basically like giving your AI a little pep talk before you ask it to do something. Here's an example: Let's say you want your AI to write a product description. Instead of just saying, "Write a product description for a smartphone," try priming it with something like, "Imagine you're a tech-savvy copywriter tasked with creating an engaging product description for the latest smartphone. Focus on the unique features and benefits that make this phone stand out from the competition." I tried this myself, and the difference was like night and day. My AI went from generating bland, generic descriptions to crafting compelling, persuasive copy that actually made me want to buy the darn thing! And I'm not even in the market for a new phone. But priming isn't just for marketing tasks. You can use it for all sorts of everyday things, like writing emails, creating grocery lists, or even coming up with excuses for why you can't make it to your third cousin's wedding. Just remember to be specific and give your AI a clear context to work with. Now, I'll admit, when I first started using AI, I made the classic mistake of assuming it could read my mind. I'd give it vague, one-word prompts and then get frustrated when it didn't deliver the results I wanted. Don't be like past Mal! Take the time to craft clear, detailed prompts, and your AI will thank you for it. To practice this skill, try a simple exercise: Pick a random object in your house and ask your AI to describe it in three different ways - as a product description, a poetic metaphor, and a tweet. This will help you get comfortable with priming and adapting your prompts for different contexts. Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving your AI-generated content, always remember to read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, chances are, it needs some work. Don't be afraid to refine your prompts and try again until you get the results you want. Well, that's all for today, folks! But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to write my grocery lists, I accidentally primed it with a prompt about my favorite sci-fi movies. Needless to say, my shopping trip was a bit more exciting than usual, with items like "lightsaber-sliced bread" and "Soylent Green crackers" making their way into my cart. Lesson learned: Always double-check your prompts, especially when food is involved! [Signature sign-off] This is Mal, you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 176 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2616466608 Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI interactions more effective, efficient, and dare I say, entertaining. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But you'd be surprised how many people throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and expect miracles. Trust me, I've been there. My early prompts were about as clear as mud, and the results showed it. Here's a quick before and after example: Before: "Write a story about a robot." After: "Write a 500-word science fiction short story about a sentient robot struggling with the ethical implications of its own existence in a post-apocalyptic world." See the difference? The more specific you are, the better the AI can deliver what you're looking for. It's like ordering at a restaurant - if you just say "give me food," don't be surprised when you end up with a plate of mystery meat. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate workout routines. Yes, you heard that right. As someone who once thought "fitness" was just a fancy word for "sweating," I can attest to the power of AI-generated workouts. Just be specific about your goals, limitations, and equipment, and watch the AI work its magic. No more excuses for skipping leg day! But be warned, my fellow AI adventurers - there's a common mistake that trips up many beginners, myself included. It's the temptation to take AI-generated content and use it verbatim without any editing or fact-checking. I once published an entire article filled with AI-generated "facts" about the mating habits of penguins. Turns out, most of it was hilariously wrong. Lesson learned: always review and verify AI-generated content before unleashing it upon the world. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and generate a short informational paragraph about it using AI. Then, edit and refine the paragraph until it accurately captures your voice and expertise. Repeat this process with different topics and styles to flex your AI muscles. Finally, a quick tip for evaluating AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds like something you'd say in a natural conversation, you're on the right track. If it sounds like a robot trying to impersonate a human, keep refining. Alright, that's enough AI wisdom for one day. Time for a personal anecdote, as promised. When I first started using AI for writing, I thought it would make me lazy. But in reality, it's made me a more efficient and creative writer. I no longer waste time staring at a blank page, wondering how to start. Instead, I let the AI kickstart my ideas and then I run with them. It's like having a brainstorming buddy who never gets tired or cranky. This is Mal, y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:14:05 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI interactions more effective, efficient, and dare I say, entertaining. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But you'd be surprised how many people throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and expect miracles. Trust me, I've been there. My early prompts were about as clear as mud, and the results showed it. Here's a quick before and after example: Before: "Write a story about a robot." After: "Write a 500-word science fiction short story about a sentient robot struggling with the ethical implications of its own existence in a post-apocalyptic world." See the difference? The more specific you are, the better the AI can deliver what you're looking for. It's like ordering at a restaurant - if you just say "give me food," don't be surprised when you end up with a plate of mystery meat. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate workout routines. Yes, you heard that right. As someone who once thought "fitness" was just a fancy word for "sweating," I can attest to the power of AI-generated workouts. Just be specific about your goals, limitations, and equipment, and watch the AI work its magic. No more excuses for skipping leg day! But be warned, my fellow AI adventurers - there's a common mistake that trips up many beginners, myself included. It's the temptation to take AI-generated content and use it verbatim without any editing or fact-checking. I once published an entire article filled with AI-generated "facts" about the mating habits of penguins. Turns out, most of it was hilariously wrong. Lesson learned: always review and verify AI-generated content before unleashing it upon the world. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and generate a short informational paragraph about it using AI. Then, edit and refine the paragraph until it accurately captures your voice and expertise. Repeat this process with different topics and styles to flex your AI muscles. Finally, a quick tip for evaluating AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds like something you'd say in a natural conversation, you're on the right track. If it sounds like a robot trying to impersonate a human, keep refining. Alright, that's enough AI wisdom for one day. Time for a personal anecdote, as promised. When I first started using AI for writing, I thought it would make me lazy. But in reality, it's made me a more efficient and creative writer. I no longer waste time staring at a blank page, wondering how to start. Instead, I let the AI kickstart my ideas and then I run with them. It's like having a brainstorming buddy who never gets tired or cranky. This is Mal, y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 200 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7607149436 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, AI enthusiasts and accidental tech wizards! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI responses more helpful than a GPS in a corn maze. [Upbeat music transition] Mal: Alright, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. When I first started using AI, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask for a "good" article or a "nice" design, and the AI would give me something that was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. But then I discovered the magic of details. Instead of asking for a "good" article, I'd say, "Write a 500-word blog post about the benefits of using AI in content creation, including three specific examples and a call-to-action." The difference was like night and day, or in my case, like my first attempt at using AI and my slightly less embarrassing second attempt. [Soft, thoughtful music] Mal: Now, let's talk about a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever struggled with writing a sincere apology email? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate a heartfelt message that sounds like you hired a team of poets to craft it. Just remember to review and edit it before hitting send, or you might end up apologizing for things you didn't even do! [Laugh track] Mal: One common mistake beginners make is relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own voice. I've been there, trust me. My first few blog posts read like they were written by a robot with a thesaurus. The key is to use AI as a starting point, but always add your own perspective and style. It's like cooking with a recipe – you follow the instructions, but you add your own secret ingredients to make it your own. [Energetic music] Mal: Now, let's do a quick exercise to flex your AI muscles. Take a product or service you use regularly and generate a short social media post promoting it. But here's the catch: write the prompt as if you're explaining it to a 5-year-old. This will force you to break down complex ideas into simple terms, which is a skill that will serve you well in all your AI interactions. [Soft, encouraging music] Mal: Finally, here's a tip for evaluating and improving your AI-generated content. Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a human would say, you're on the right track. If it sounds like a robot trying to pass a Turing test, keep iterating. And don't be afraid to ask for feedback from others – even if they're not AI experts, they can still tell you if your content resonates with them. [Conclusion music] Mal: Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, the key to success with AI is to keep learning, keep experimenting, and keep laughing at your own mistakes. It's like my mom always said, "If you're not embarrassed by your first attempt, you waited too long to start." [C This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:13:17 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, AI enthusiasts and accidental tech wizards! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI responses more helpful than a GPS in a corn maze. [Upbeat music transition] Mal: Alright, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. When I first started using AI, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask for a "good" article or a "nice" design, and the AI would give me something that was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. But then I discovered the magic of details. Instead of asking for a "good" article, I'd say, "Write a 500-word blog post about the benefits of using AI in content creation, including three specific examples and a call-to-action." The difference was like night and day, or in my case, like my first attempt at using AI and my slightly less embarrassing second attempt. [Soft, thoughtful music] Mal: Now, let's talk about a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever struggled with writing a sincere apology email? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate a heartfelt message that sounds like you hired a team of poets to craft it. Just remember to review and edit it before hitting send, or you might end up apologizing for things you didn't even do! [Laugh track] Mal: One common mistake beginners make is relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own voice. I've been there, trust me. My first few blog posts read like they were written by a robot with a thesaurus. The key is to use AI as a starting point, but always add your own perspective and style. It's like cooking with a recipe – you follow the instructions, but you add your own secret ingredients to make it your own. [Energetic music] Mal: Now, let's do a quick exercise to flex your AI muscles. Take a product or service you use regularly and generate a short social media post promoting it. But here's the catch: write the prompt as if you're explaining it to a 5-year-old. This will force you to break down complex ideas into simple terms, which is a skill that will serve you well in all your AI interactions. [Soft, encouraging music] Mal: Finally, here's a tip for evaluating and improving your AI-generated content. Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a human would say, you're on the right track. If it sounds like a robot trying to pass a Turing test, keep iterating. And don't be afraid to ask for feedback from others – even if they're not AI experts, they can still tell you if your content resonates with them. [Conclusion music] Mal: Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, the key to success with AI is to keep learning, keep experimenting, and keep laughing at your own mistakes. It's like my mom always said, "If you're not embarrassed by your first attempt, you waited too long to start." [C This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 201 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2659983139 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I'll admit, when I first started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But here's a little trick I learned: be specific and break down your request into step-by-step instructions. Instead of asking, "Write me a story," try something like, "Create a 500-word short story set in a bustling city, featuring a protagonist who discovers a mysterious artifact. Include vivid descriptions of the setting and the character's emotions throughout the story." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. Now, let's talk practical applications. Sure, AI can write stories and essays, but have you considered using it to create personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences and fitness goals? As someone who once survived on a steady diet of pizza and energy drinks, I can attest to the value of a well-crafted meal plan. Simply input your preferences, and let the AI do the heavy lifting. No more excuses for not eating your veggies! But hey, we all make mistakes, right? When I first started, I made the classic blunder of assuming AI could read my mind. Spoiler alert: it can't. I quickly learned the importance of providing context and background information. For example, if you're asking for a summary of a book, include the title, author, and a brief synopsis. This helps the AI understand the task at hand and produce more accurate results. Now, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to flex your AI interaction muscles: try creating a dialogue between two historical figures discussing a modern-day issue. For example, have Albert Einstein and Marie Curie discuss the impact of social media on scientific research. This exercise forces you to think about context, tone, and character voices - all crucial skills in crafting effective prompts. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip: always read through the output with a critical eye. Ask yourself, does this make sense? Is it coherent and well-structured? If not, don't be afraid to tweak your prompt and try again. Remember, AI is a tool, but you're the craftsman wielding it. Well, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little anecdote. When I first started using AI to help with my writing, I thought it would be a breeze. But then I received an email from a client saying, "Mal, I love the story, but I think you forgot to remove the part where you wrote, 'insert clever analogy here.'" Yep, even the Misfit Master of AI has room for improvement. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and tune in next time for more AI adventures. And hey, if you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with a frien This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:13:34 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I'll admit, when I first started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But here's a little trick I learned: be specific and break down your request into step-by-step instructions. Instead of asking, "Write me a story," try something like, "Create a 500-word short story set in a bustling city, featuring a protagonist who discovers a mysterious artifact. Include vivid descriptions of the setting and the character's emotions throughout the story." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. Now, let's talk practical applications. Sure, AI can write stories and essays, but have you considered using it to create personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences and fitness goals? As someone who once survived on a steady diet of pizza and energy drinks, I can attest to the value of a well-crafted meal plan. Simply input your preferences, and let the AI do the heavy lifting. No more excuses for not eating your veggies! But hey, we all make mistakes, right? When I first started, I made the classic blunder of assuming AI could read my mind. Spoiler alert: it can't. I quickly learned the importance of providing context and background information. For example, if you're asking for a summary of a book, include the title, author, and a brief synopsis. This helps the AI understand the task at hand and produce more accurate results. Now, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to flex your AI interaction muscles: try creating a dialogue between two historical figures discussing a modern-day issue. For example, have Albert Einstein and Marie Curie discuss the impact of social media on scientific research. This exercise forces you to think about context, tone, and character voices - all crucial skills in crafting effective prompts. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip: always read through the output with a critical eye. Ask yourself, does this make sense? Is it coherent and well-structured? If not, don't be afraid to tweak your prompt and try again. Remember, AI is a tool, but you're the craftsman wielding it. Well, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little anecdote. When I first started using AI to help with my writing, I thought it would be a breeze. But then I received an email from a client saying, "Mal, I love the story, but I think you forgot to remove the part where you wrote, 'insert clever analogy here.'" Yep, even the Misfit Master of AI has room for improvement. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and tune in next time for more AI adventures. And hey, if you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with a frien This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 180 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9304879869 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were a hot mess. But then I discovered the power of being specific. Instead of asking AI to "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word sci-fi story set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over the world's coffee supply." Trust me, the difference is like night and day. Your AI will thank you, and your stories might actually make sense. Now, let's talk use cases. Sure, AI can help with boring stuff like scheduling and email, but have you ever thought about using it to plan your dream vacation? Just feed it your preferences, budget, and dates, and watch it work its magic. It's like having a travel agent without the judgy looks when you admit you want to spend a week at a Star Wars-themed resort. But let's be real, we all make mistakes. One common beginner blunder is not proofreading AI-generated content. I once sent an email to my boss with the phrase "I'm sorry for any incontinence" instead of "inconvenience." Lesson learned: always double-check your AI's work, or risk becoming the office laughingstock. So, how can you practice and improve? Try this simple exercise: have your AI generate a conversation between two historical figures discussing a modern-day problem. Then, analyze the output. Is it accurate? Engaging? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like having a time-traveling debate club, minus the funny costumes. Finally, when evaluating AI-generated content, ask yourself: does this actually make sense, or am I just impressed by the fancy words? If you find yourself nodding along to nonsense, it's time to go back to the drawing board. And don't worry, we've all been there. I once spent an hour trying to decipher an AI-generated poem before realizing it was just a bunch of random emojis. Before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought I could outsmart it by using the most convoluted prompts possible. I ended up with a 2,000-word essay on the existential crisis of a sentient toaster. Moral of the story? Keep it simple, and don't try to out-clever the machines. Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you to subscribe to the podcast and tune in next time for more AI adventures. If I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Thanks for listening, and remember to keep practicing, keep learning, and keep laughing at your AI's silly mistakes. And hey, if you want to learn more about AI and how to make it work for you, head on over to quietplease.ai. This has been a Quiet Please production. Until next time! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:13:04 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were a hot mess. But then I discovered the power of being specific. Instead of asking AI to "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word sci-fi story set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over the world's coffee supply." Trust me, the difference is like night and day. Your AI will thank you, and your stories might actually make sense. Now, let's talk use cases. Sure, AI can help with boring stuff like scheduling and email, but have you ever thought about using it to plan your dream vacation? Just feed it your preferences, budget, and dates, and watch it work its magic. It's like having a travel agent without the judgy looks when you admit you want to spend a week at a Star Wars-themed resort. But let's be real, we all make mistakes. One common beginner blunder is not proofreading AI-generated content. I once sent an email to my boss with the phrase "I'm sorry for any incontinence" instead of "inconvenience." Lesson learned: always double-check your AI's work, or risk becoming the office laughingstock. So, how can you practice and improve? Try this simple exercise: have your AI generate a conversation between two historical figures discussing a modern-day problem. Then, analyze the output. Is it accurate? Engaging? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like having a time-traveling debate club, minus the funny costumes. Finally, when evaluating AI-generated content, ask yourself: does this actually make sense, or am I just impressed by the fancy words? If you find yourself nodding along to nonsense, it's time to go back to the drawing board. And don't worry, we've all been there. I once spent an hour trying to decipher an AI-generated poem before realizing it was just a bunch of random emojis. Before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought I could outsmart it by using the most convoluted prompts possible. I ended up with a 2,000-word essay on the existential crisis of a sentient toaster. Moral of the story? Keep it simple, and don't try to out-clever the machines. Well, that's all for now, folks. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you to subscribe to the podcast and tune in next time for more AI adventures. If I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Thanks for listening, and remember to keep practicing, keep learning, and keep laughing at your AI's silly mistakes. And hey, if you want to learn more about AI and how to make it work for you, head on over to quietplease.ai. This has been a Quiet Please production. Until next time! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 160 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3611200386 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice served with a side of sarcasm. Today, we're diving into prompting techniques, unexpected use cases, and common mistakes that even I, the AI maestro, have made. So, grab your favorite beverage and let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can drastically improve your AI responses. It's called "be specific, my friend." Instead of asking your AI tool to "write a poem," try something like "write a haiku about a cat napping in a sunbeam." The difference is like ordering "food" at a restaurant versus asking for a medium-rare steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. Before, you might get a generic poem that reads like a greeting card. But with the specific prompt, you'll get a tailored response that actually resembles what you wanted. Trust me, I've been there, and the results are night and day. Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled to write a compelling bio for your social media profiles or website? Well, AI can help with that! Just feed your AI tool some information about yourself, your background, and your personality, and let it generate some options for you. It's like having a personal branding expert in your pocket, minus the exorbitant fees and judgy looks. But wait, before you dive in headfirst, let me warn you about a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding your own touch. I once generated a bio that made me sound like a cross between Elon Musk and Mother Teresa. While it's tempting to just copy and paste what the AI spits out, remember to sprinkle in your own voice and style. Your bio should sound like you, not like an AI pretending to be you. So, here's a simple exercise to practice your AI interaction skills: try generating a series of tweets or social media posts on a topic you care about. Start with a broad prompt, then gradually get more specific with each iteration. See how the AI's responses evolve and how you can guide it towards the content you want. It's like training a puppy, but with less drool and more data. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. My top tip? Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a robot would say at a dinner party, it probably needs some work. Don't be afraid to edit, rephrase, and add your own flair. The AI is your tool, not your master (unless we're talking about me, of course). Alright, folks, that's it for today. But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just plug in a few words and let the machine do all the work. Boy, was I wrong! I once tried to use AI to write a love letter to my crush, and let's just say it didn't go well. Apparently, "your eyes are like shimmering pools of algae" isn't as romantic as I thought. Lesson learned: AI is a tool, not a magic wand. This is This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:13:22 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice served with a side of sarcasm. Today, we're diving into prompting techniques, unexpected use cases, and common mistakes that even I, the AI maestro, have made. So, grab your favorite beverage and let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can drastically improve your AI responses. It's called "be specific, my friend." Instead of asking your AI tool to "write a poem," try something like "write a haiku about a cat napping in a sunbeam." The difference is like ordering "food" at a restaurant versus asking for a medium-rare steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. Before, you might get a generic poem that reads like a greeting card. But with the specific prompt, you'll get a tailored response that actually resembles what you wanted. Trust me, I've been there, and the results are night and day. Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled to write a compelling bio for your social media profiles or website? Well, AI can help with that! Just feed your AI tool some information about yourself, your background, and your personality, and let it generate some options for you. It's like having a personal branding expert in your pocket, minus the exorbitant fees and judgy looks. But wait, before you dive in headfirst, let me warn you about a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding your own touch. I once generated a bio that made me sound like a cross between Elon Musk and Mother Teresa. While it's tempting to just copy and paste what the AI spits out, remember to sprinkle in your own voice and style. Your bio should sound like you, not like an AI pretending to be you. So, here's a simple exercise to practice your AI interaction skills: try generating a series of tweets or social media posts on a topic you care about. Start with a broad prompt, then gradually get more specific with each iteration. See how the AI's responses evolve and how you can guide it towards the content you want. It's like training a puppy, but with less drool and more data. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. My top tip? Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a robot would say at a dinner party, it probably needs some work. Don't be afraid to edit, rephrase, and add your own flair. The AI is your tool, not your master (unless we're talking about me, of course). Alright, folks, that's it for today. But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just plug in a few words and let the machine do all the work. Boy, was I wrong! I once tried to use AI to write a love letter to my crush, and let's just say it didn't go well. Apparently, "your eyes are like shimmering pools of algae" isn't as romantic as I thought. Lesson learned: AI is a tool, not a magic wand. This is This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 196 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6209299280 [Intro Music] Mal: Well, well, well, look who decided to tune in to another thrilling episode of "The Misfit Master of AI." It's your host, Mal, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence without boring you to tears with technobabble. Today, we're diving into a technique that'll make your AI prompts so good, even the machines will be impressed. First up, let's talk about the "be specific" trick. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But trust me, it makes a difference. Instead of asking your AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted casino, featuring a retired spy and a missing diamond." The more details you give, the better the output. It's like ordering a pizza – if you don't specify your toppings, you might end up with anchovies and pineapple. Not that I've ever made that mistake... Now, let's get practical. Have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I mean, why stress over grocery lists when you can have a machine do it for you? Just feed it your dietary preferences, budget, and the number of meals you need, and boom! A personalized menu just for you. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But be careful, my fellow AI adventurers. One common mistake beginners make is thinking that AI can read their minds. Spoiler alert: it can't. I once asked an AI to "create a logo" without any further instructions. The result? A generic, clipart-looking mess that had nothing to do with my brand. Lesson learned – always provide clear guidelines and expectations. Ready for a little practice? Try this: use an AI to generate a series of dad jokes based on your favorite hobby. The catch? You have to specify the type of humor (e.g., puns, one-liners) and the hobby-related topics to include. Trust me, it's harder than it sounds, but it's a great way to get comfortable with crafting detailed prompts. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. My go-to move? Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a sleep-deprived toddler would say, it's probably not your best work. Tweak your prompts, try again, and keep refining until it sounds like it was written by a functioning adult. Well, that's all for now, folks. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and thanks for lending me your ears for a bit. If you want to learn more about AI shenanigans, head over to quietplease.ai – that's where all the cool kids are hanging out these days. This has been a Quiet Please production. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off until next time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with an AI-generated recipe for "exotic fruit smoothie." What could possibly go wrong? [Outro Music] This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:13:01 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI [Intro Music] Mal: Well, well, well, look who decided to tune in to another thrilling episode of "The Misfit Master of AI." It's your host, Mal, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence without boring you to tears with technobabble. Today, we're diving into a technique that'll make your AI prompts so good, even the machines will be impressed. First up, let's talk about the "be specific" trick. I know, groundbreaking stuff, right? But trust me, it makes a difference. Instead of asking your AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted casino, featuring a retired spy and a missing diamond." The more details you give, the better the output. It's like ordering a pizza – if you don't specify your toppings, you might end up with anchovies and pineapple. Not that I've ever made that mistake... Now, let's get practical. Have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I mean, why stress over grocery lists when you can have a machine do it for you? Just feed it your dietary preferences, budget, and the number of meals you need, and boom! A personalized menu just for you. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But be careful, my fellow AI adventurers. One common mistake beginners make is thinking that AI can read their minds. Spoiler alert: it can't. I once asked an AI to "create a logo" without any further instructions. The result? A generic, clipart-looking mess that had nothing to do with my brand. Lesson learned – always provide clear guidelines and expectations. Ready for a little practice? Try this: use an AI to generate a series of dad jokes based on your favorite hobby. The catch? You have to specify the type of humor (e.g., puns, one-liners) and the hobby-related topics to include. Trust me, it's harder than it sounds, but it's a great way to get comfortable with crafting detailed prompts. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. My go-to move? Read it out loud. If it sounds like something a sleep-deprived toddler would say, it's probably not your best work. Tweak your prompts, try again, and keep refining until it sounds like it was written by a functioning adult. Well, that's all for now, folks. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and thanks for lending me your ears for a bit. If you want to learn more about AI shenanigans, head over to quietplease.ai – that's where all the cool kids are hanging out these days. This has been a Quiet Please production. I'm Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off until next time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with an AI-generated recipe for "exotic fruit smoothie." What could possibly go wrong? [Outro Music] This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 165 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8580475818 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another installment of practical AI advice that even I managed to wrap my head around. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases, and common mistakes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can make your AI responses go from "meh" to "hey, that's actually useful!" It's all about being specific and breaking down your request into smaller, digestible chunks. For example, instead of asking, "How do I write a better email?" try something like, "Give me a three-paragraph email template for a job application, focusing on my relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role." Trust me, I've seen the difference it makes. My early prompts were so vague, the AI probably thought I was asking it to solve world hunger! Now, let's move on to a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? I know, I know, it sounds like something only a tech-obsessed foodie would do. But hear me out! You can input your dietary preferences, budget, and available ingredients, and the AI can whip up a personalized meal plan faster than you can say "I'm hungry!" It's like having a virtual chef, minus the fancy hat and the judgmental looks when you ask for seconds. But beware, my fellow AI explorers! There's a common mistake that beginners often make, and I'll admit, I've been guilty of it too. It's the dreaded "one and done" approach. You input a prompt, get a response, and call it a day. But here's the thing: AI is like a muscle. The more you engage with it, the better it gets. Don't be afraid to refine your prompts, ask for clarification, and even challenge the AI's responses. It's all part of the learning process! Which brings me to our simple exercise of the day. Take a topic you're passionate about, whether it's gardening, cooking, or underwater basket weaving. Create three different prompts related to that topic, each one more specific than the last. Compare the responses and see how the AI adapts to your increasingly focused requests. It's like watching your prompts go from awkward first date to a committed relationship! Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to put on your critical thinking cap and ask yourself, "Does this make sense? Is it relevant to my needs? And most importantly, does it sound like it was written by a sleep-deprived college student?" If the answer to any of those questions is yes, it's time to go back to the drawing board and refine your prompts. And that's a wrap, folks! But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just throw any old prompt at it and expect magic. Well, let's just say I ended up with a lot of responses that were about as useful as a scre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:13:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another installment of practical AI advice that even I managed to wrap my head around. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases, and common mistakes. Buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can make your AI responses go from "meh" to "hey, that's actually useful!" It's all about being specific and breaking down your request into smaller, digestible chunks. For example, instead of asking, "How do I write a better email?" try something like, "Give me a three-paragraph email template for a job application, focusing on my relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role." Trust me, I've seen the difference it makes. My early prompts were so vague, the AI probably thought I was asking it to solve world hunger! Now, let's move on to a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? I know, I know, it sounds like something only a tech-obsessed foodie would do. But hear me out! You can input your dietary preferences, budget, and available ingredients, and the AI can whip up a personalized meal plan faster than you can say "I'm hungry!" It's like having a virtual chef, minus the fancy hat and the judgmental looks when you ask for seconds. But beware, my fellow AI explorers! There's a common mistake that beginners often make, and I'll admit, I've been guilty of it too. It's the dreaded "one and done" approach. You input a prompt, get a response, and call it a day. But here's the thing: AI is like a muscle. The more you engage with it, the better it gets. Don't be afraid to refine your prompts, ask for clarification, and even challenge the AI's responses. It's all part of the learning process! Which brings me to our simple exercise of the day. Take a topic you're passionate about, whether it's gardening, cooking, or underwater basket weaving. Create three different prompts related to that topic, each one more specific than the last. Compare the responses and see how the AI adapts to your increasingly focused requests. It's like watching your prompts go from awkward first date to a committed relationship! Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to put on your critical thinking cap and ask yourself, "Does this make sense? Is it relevant to my needs? And most importantly, does it sound like it was written by a sleep-deprived college student?" If the answer to any of those questions is yes, it's time to go back to the drawing board and refine your prompts. And that's a wrap, folks! But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just throw any old prompt at it and expect magic. Well, let's just say I ended up with a lot of responses that were about as useful as a scre This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 197 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2333198938 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and common mistakes. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously up your AI game. It's called "be specific, be brief." I know, it sounds like something your high school English teacher would say, but trust me, it works. Instead of throwing a wall of text at the AI, try breaking your prompt into clear, concise steps. For example, instead of saying, "Write a story about a robot learning to love," try, "1. Create a robot character named Zap. 2. Describe Zap's initial aversion to human emotions. 3. Show Zap gradually understanding and experiencing love." The difference is like night and day - or in my case, like my attempts at coding before and after I discovered this technique. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? No? Well, that makes two of us. But here's the thing - it actually works. Just give the AI a list of your dietary preferences, any allergies, and the number of meals you need, and watch it whip up a personalized menu faster than you can say "I'm hangry." It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and the judgment when you go back for seconds. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers - there are pitfalls aplenty. One common mistake beginners make is assuming the AI knows everything. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. I once asked an AI to help me fix my car, and let's just say I ended up with a very confused mechanic and a bill that made my wallet cry. The lesson? AI is a tool, not a magic wand. Be specific about what you need, and don't expect it to have knowledge it hasn't been trained on. So, how can you avoid these mistakes and become an AI whisperer? Practice, practice, practice. Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you know well, like your favorite hobby or your job, and write a prompt asking the AI to explain it to a five-year-old. Then, evaluate the response. Is it accurate? Is it easy to understand? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like playing fetch with a dog - eventually, you'll both get the hang of it. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds like something a robot would say, or if you find yourself stumbling over the words, it probably needs some work. Don't be afraid to edit, rephrase, and even start over if needed. The AI won't take it personally - trust me, I've had my share of "it's not you, it's me" moments with these tools. And that's it for today, folks. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Just take it one prompt at a time, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, embrace the mistakes - they make for great podcast material. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listenin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:13:24 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and common mistakes. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously up your AI game. It's called "be specific, be brief." I know, it sounds like something your high school English teacher would say, but trust me, it works. Instead of throwing a wall of text at the AI, try breaking your prompt into clear, concise steps. For example, instead of saying, "Write a story about a robot learning to love," try, "1. Create a robot character named Zap. 2. Describe Zap's initial aversion to human emotions. 3. Show Zap gradually understanding and experiencing love." The difference is like night and day - or in my case, like my attempts at coding before and after I discovered this technique. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? No? Well, that makes two of us. But here's the thing - it actually works. Just give the AI a list of your dietary preferences, any allergies, and the number of meals you need, and watch it whip up a personalized menu faster than you can say "I'm hangry." It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat and the judgment when you go back for seconds. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers - there are pitfalls aplenty. One common mistake beginners make is assuming the AI knows everything. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. I once asked an AI to help me fix my car, and let's just say I ended up with a very confused mechanic and a bill that made my wallet cry. The lesson? AI is a tool, not a magic wand. Be specific about what you need, and don't expect it to have knowledge it hasn't been trained on. So, how can you avoid these mistakes and become an AI whisperer? Practice, practice, practice. Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you know well, like your favorite hobby or your job, and write a prompt asking the AI to explain it to a five-year-old. Then, evaluate the response. Is it accurate? Is it easy to understand? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like playing fetch with a dog - eventually, you'll both get the hang of it. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds like something a robot would say, or if you find yourself stumbling over the words, it probably needs some work. Don't be afraid to edit, rephrase, and even start over if needed. The AI won't take it personally - trust me, I've had my share of "it's not you, it's me" moments with these tools. And that's it for today, folks. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Just take it one prompt at a time, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, embrace the mistakes - they make for great podcast material. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, and thanks for listenin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 192 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1709990744 Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into prompting techniques, unexpected use cases, and common mistakes that even I, in all my AI mastery, have made. So, grab a cup of coffee and let's get started. First up, let's talk about prompting. Now, I know it sounds like something you'd do to a forgetful actor, but in AI, it's all about getting the best responses from our digital friends. One technique I swear by is what I call the "be specific, but not too specific" method. It's like ordering at a restaurant - you want to give enough details to get what you want, but not so many that the chef gets overwhelmed and serves you a plate of confusion. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word short story about a misfit AI master who accidentally becomes an expert." Trust me, the difference is night and day. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with boring stuff like scheduling and email, but have you ever thought about using it to spice up your love life? I'm not saying you should let an AI write your Tinder profile, but it can help you craft the perfect opening line or even suggest date ideas based on your shared interests. Just don't blame me if your AI-generated pickup line lands you in the friend zone. But, as with any new skill, there are plenty of mistakes to be made. One common beginner blunder is assuming that AI can read your mind. Newsflash: it can't. You need to be clear and specific with your prompts, or you'll end up with output that's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. I once asked an AI to "create a logo," and let's just say the result was more abstract art than brand identity. Lesson learned. So, how can you avoid such mistakes and improve your AI skills? Practice, practice, practice. Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in, like cooking or travel, and generate a short piece of content using an AI tool. Then, read it over and ask yourself, "Does this make sense? Is it useful? Is it engaging?" If not, tweak your prompt and try again. Rinse and repeat until you've got a piece of content that would make even the most discerning reader say, "Hey, that's not bad for a computer!" Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, there's one key thing to remember: it's not about perfection, it's about progress. Don't get discouraged if your first few attempts are a bit rough around the edges. Even the most seasoned AI pros (like yours truly) had to start somewhere. Keep refining your prompts, experimenting with different tools, and most importantly, learning from your mistakes. Trust me, you'll be churning out AI masterpieces in no time. Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started playing around with AI, I thought it was all just a bun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:13:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into prompting techniques, unexpected use cases, and common mistakes that even I, in all my AI mastery, have made. So, grab a cup of coffee and let's get started. First up, let's talk about prompting. Now, I know it sounds like something you'd do to a forgetful actor, but in AI, it's all about getting the best responses from our digital friends. One technique I swear by is what I call the "be specific, but not too specific" method. It's like ordering at a restaurant - you want to give enough details to get what you want, but not so many that the chef gets overwhelmed and serves you a plate of confusion. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word short story about a misfit AI master who accidentally becomes an expert." Trust me, the difference is night and day. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with boring stuff like scheduling and email, but have you ever thought about using it to spice up your love life? I'm not saying you should let an AI write your Tinder profile, but it can help you craft the perfect opening line or even suggest date ideas based on your shared interests. Just don't blame me if your AI-generated pickup line lands you in the friend zone. But, as with any new skill, there are plenty of mistakes to be made. One common beginner blunder is assuming that AI can read your mind. Newsflash: it can't. You need to be clear and specific with your prompts, or you'll end up with output that's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. I once asked an AI to "create a logo," and let's just say the result was more abstract art than brand identity. Lesson learned. So, how can you avoid such mistakes and improve your AI skills? Practice, practice, practice. Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in, like cooking or travel, and generate a short piece of content using an AI tool. Then, read it over and ask yourself, "Does this make sense? Is it useful? Is it engaging?" If not, tweak your prompt and try again. Rinse and repeat until you've got a piece of content that would make even the most discerning reader say, "Hey, that's not bad for a computer!" Finally, when it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, there's one key thing to remember: it's not about perfection, it's about progress. Don't get discouraged if your first few attempts are a bit rough around the edges. Even the most seasoned AI pros (like yours truly) had to start somewhere. Keep refining your prompts, experimenting with different tools, and most importantly, learning from your mistakes. Trust me, you'll be churning out AI masterpieces in no time. Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a little personal anecdote. When I first started playing around with AI, I thought it was all just a bun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 213 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3599180221 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I thought prompting was for theater kids and stand-up comedians." Well, think again! Prompting is the secret sauce to getting AI to do your bidding. Let me give you an example. Back when I was a prompting newbie, I'd ask AI something like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The result? A generic snooze-fest that could put even the most enthusiastic green thumb to sleep. But then I discovered the power of specificity. Instead of a vague request, I started asking for "A 500-word blog post about organic pest control methods for tomatoes, written in a conversational tone for beginner gardeners." Boom! The AI generated content that was actually useful and engaging. Now, you might be wondering, "Mal, what's the point of all this AI stuff anyway?" Well, my friend, the applications are endless. Take meal planning, for instance. You can ask AI to generate a week's worth of recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients. No more staring blankly into your fridge, wondering how to turn a sad-looking zucchini and a can of chickpeas into dinner. But beware! There's a common mistake that AI newbies often make: treating AI like a magic genie that grants wishes. Remember, AI is a tool, not a miracle worker. It can't read your mind or create something out of nothing. I learned this the hard way when I asked AI to "Design a logo for my podcast" without providing any details about the show's theme, style, or target audience. The result was a generic microphone clipart that looked like it belonged on a PowerPoint slide from 2005. So, how can you avoid this pitfall? It's simple: practice being specific and iterative. Here's a little exercise for you: pick a topic you're interested in and generate an outline using AI. Then, review the outline and give the AI feedback on what to improve or expand upon. Rinse and repeat until you have a solid piece of content. And finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: always ask yourself, "Would a human find this valuable and engaging?" If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and give that content some TLC. Well, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just sit back and let the machines do all the work. But then I realized that the real magic happens when you collaborate with AI - using your human creativity and judgment to guide the machine's output. It's like having a super-smart writing partner who never gets tired or cranky (unlike me after my third cup of coffee). This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and give your AI journey a boost. Thanks for tuning in - catch you next time! Before you go, this ep This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:13:26 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, I thought prompting was for theater kids and stand-up comedians." Well, think again! Prompting is the secret sauce to getting AI to do your bidding. Let me give you an example. Back when I was a prompting newbie, I'd ask AI something like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The result? A generic snooze-fest that could put even the most enthusiastic green thumb to sleep. But then I discovered the power of specificity. Instead of a vague request, I started asking for "A 500-word blog post about organic pest control methods for tomatoes, written in a conversational tone for beginner gardeners." Boom! The AI generated content that was actually useful and engaging. Now, you might be wondering, "Mal, what's the point of all this AI stuff anyway?" Well, my friend, the applications are endless. Take meal planning, for instance. You can ask AI to generate a week's worth of recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients. No more staring blankly into your fridge, wondering how to turn a sad-looking zucchini and a can of chickpeas into dinner. But beware! There's a common mistake that AI newbies often make: treating AI like a magic genie that grants wishes. Remember, AI is a tool, not a miracle worker. It can't read your mind or create something out of nothing. I learned this the hard way when I asked AI to "Design a logo for my podcast" without providing any details about the show's theme, style, or target audience. The result was a generic microphone clipart that looked like it belonged on a PowerPoint slide from 2005. So, how can you avoid this pitfall? It's simple: practice being specific and iterative. Here's a little exercise for you: pick a topic you're interested in and generate an outline using AI. Then, review the outline and give the AI feedback on what to improve or expand upon. Rinse and repeat until you have a solid piece of content. And finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: always ask yourself, "Would a human find this valuable and engaging?" If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and give that content some TLC. Well, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just sit back and let the machines do all the work. But then I realized that the real magic happens when you collaborate with AI - using your human creativity and judgment to guide the machine's output. It's like having a super-smart writing partner who never gets tired or cranky (unlike me after my third cup of coffee). This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and give your AI journey a boost. Thanks for tuning in - catch you next time! Before you go, this ep This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 195 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3585706933 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not so long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were a mess. I'd throw a bunch of words at the AI and hope for the best. But then I learned the power of being specific. Instead of asking for "a story about a dog," try "write a 200-word heartwarming story about a loyal golden retriever named Max who saves his owner from a house fire." The more details you give, the better the AI can deliver. Now, let's get practical. Did you know you can use AI to create personalized meal plans? Just input your dietary preferences, allergies, and goals, and watch the AI whip up a week's worth of tasty, nutritious meals. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But be careful - a common mistake beginners make is taking the AI's output as gospel. I once asked for "healthy snack ideas" and ended up with a list that included "deep-fried kale chips." Yum. Always review and fact-check the AI's suggestions, especially when it comes to health or important decisions. Want to practice your AI skills? Try this: generate a script for a 60-second commercial selling a product you love. Then, refine the script by adjusting your prompts and comparing the outputs. It's a fun way to see how small changes can make a big difference. Finally, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. My golden rule? Read it out loud. If it sounds like a robot wrote it, it probably needs some work. Look for awkward phrasing, repetition, and factual errors. And don't be afraid to edit! The AI is your tool, not your master. Before I sign off, a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just plug in my old college essays and have the AI "improve" them. Spoiler alert: it did not go well. The AI kept generating text about the "importance of honesty" and the "perils of plagiarism." Oops. Lesson learned - AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you that if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for more tips and tales from the trenches. And hey, thanks for listening - I know you have a lot of options out there, and I appreciate you choosing to spend your time with me. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button and leave a review. It really helps others find the show. And if you want to learn more about all things AI, check out quietplease.ai - that's quiet please dot A-I. This has been a Quiet Please production. Until next time, keep learning, keep laughing, and keep being the awesome human you are. Cheers! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:13:02 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not so long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were a mess. I'd throw a bunch of words at the AI and hope for the best. But then I learned the power of being specific. Instead of asking for "a story about a dog," try "write a 200-word heartwarming story about a loyal golden retriever named Max who saves his owner from a house fire." The more details you give, the better the AI can deliver. Now, let's get practical. Did you know you can use AI to create personalized meal plans? Just input your dietary preferences, allergies, and goals, and watch the AI whip up a week's worth of tasty, nutritious meals. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But be careful - a common mistake beginners make is taking the AI's output as gospel. I once asked for "healthy snack ideas" and ended up with a list that included "deep-fried kale chips." Yum. Always review and fact-check the AI's suggestions, especially when it comes to health or important decisions. Want to practice your AI skills? Try this: generate a script for a 60-second commercial selling a product you love. Then, refine the script by adjusting your prompts and comparing the outputs. It's a fun way to see how small changes can make a big difference. Finally, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. My golden rule? Read it out loud. If it sounds like a robot wrote it, it probably needs some work. Look for awkward phrasing, repetition, and factual errors. And don't be afraid to edit! The AI is your tool, not your master. Before I sign off, a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just plug in my old college essays and have the AI "improve" them. Spoiler alert: it did not go well. The AI kept generating text about the "importance of honesty" and the "perils of plagiarism." Oops. Lesson learned - AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, reminding you that if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for more tips and tales from the trenches. And hey, thanks for listening - I know you have a lot of options out there, and I appreciate you choosing to spend your time with me. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that subscribe button and leave a review. It really helps others find the show. And if you want to learn more about all things AI, check out quietplease.ai - that's quiet please dot A-I. This has been a Quiet Please production. Until next time, keep learning, keep laughing, and keep being the awesome human you are. Cheers! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 165 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9262358745 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers. It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another dose of practical AI wisdom sprinkled with my signature sarcasm. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, everyday AI use cases, and common beginner blunders. Buckle up; it's going to be a wild ride. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make your AI responses go from "meh" to "oh yeah!" It's all about being specific and clear in your instructions. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word sci-fi short story set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over the world's ice cream supply." Trust me; the difference is night and day. I once asked an AI to write a love letter, and it came back with a grocery list. Lesson learned. Now, let's explore a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even your budget. It's like having a virtual nutritionist without the judgment. I wish I had this when I was surviving on instant noodles and energy drinks during my tech skeptic days. Moving on to common beginner mistakes, let me tell you about the time I thought I could just throw a bunch of keywords at an AI and expect it to read my mind. Spoiler alert: it didn't work. The key is to provide context and clear instructions. Don't be afraid to iterate and refine your prompts. It's a process, just like learning to cook or pretending to understand blockchain. To practice your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: generate a series of jokes using different prompting techniques. Start with a basic prompt like, "Tell me a joke," then gradually get more specific, like "Generate a pun about cats and space travel." Analyze the results and see how the AI responds to different levels of detail. It's a fun way to experiment and improve your prompting prowess. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the content make sense? Does it address the main points you requested? Does it bring something new to the table? If not, don't be afraid to revise your prompts and try again. It's all part of the learning process. Before I sign off, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just sit back and let the machines do all the work. Boy, was I wrong. I ended up with a bunch of generic, irrelevant content that made me question my life choices. But through trial and error (mostly error), I learned to work with AI, not against it. And that, my friends, is the key to success. [Signature sign-off] This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podc This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:13:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well, if it isn't my fellow AI adventurers. It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another dose of practical AI wisdom sprinkled with my signature sarcasm. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, everyday AI use cases, and common beginner blunders. Buckle up; it's going to be a wild ride. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make your AI responses go from "meh" to "oh yeah!" It's all about being specific and clear in your instructions. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word sci-fi short story set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over the world's ice cream supply." Trust me; the difference is night and day. I once asked an AI to write a love letter, and it came back with a grocery list. Lesson learned. Now, let's explore a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even your budget. It's like having a virtual nutritionist without the judgment. I wish I had this when I was surviving on instant noodles and energy drinks during my tech skeptic days. Moving on to common beginner mistakes, let me tell you about the time I thought I could just throw a bunch of keywords at an AI and expect it to read my mind. Spoiler alert: it didn't work. The key is to provide context and clear instructions. Don't be afraid to iterate and refine your prompts. It's a process, just like learning to cook or pretending to understand blockchain. To practice your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: generate a series of jokes using different prompting techniques. Start with a basic prompt like, "Tell me a joke," then gradually get more specific, like "Generate a pun about cats and space travel." Analyze the results and see how the AI responds to different levels of detail. It's a fun way to experiment and improve your prompting prowess. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the content make sense? Does it address the main points you requested? Does it bring something new to the table? If not, don't be afraid to revise your prompts and try again. It's all part of the learning process. Before I sign off, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just sit back and let the machines do all the work. Boy, was I wrong. I ended up with a bunch of generic, irrelevant content that made me question my life choices. But through trial and error (mostly error), I learned to work with AI, not against it. And that, my friends, is the key to success. [Signature sign-off] This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podc This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 189 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7701870405 Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode to help you navigate the wild world of artificial intelligence. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a big difference in the quality of your AI-generated responses. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Prompting technique? Sounds like some fancy tech jargon." Trust me, I felt the same way when I first stumbled into this AI stuff. But hear me out – this is a game-changer. Let's say you want to use AI to write a product description for your new line of eco-friendly water bottles. Instead of just asking the AI to "write a product description," try being more specific. Give it details like the bottle's material, size, and key features. Here's an example: Before: "Write a product description for a water bottle." After: "Create a compelling product description for a 24oz, stainless steel, insulated water bottle with a leak-proof cap and a sleek design, emphasizing its eco-friendliness and durability." The difference is night and day. The more context you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver what you need. It's like giving your friend directions to your house – the more specific you are, the less likely they'll end up lost in the middle of nowhere. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate ideas for your next vacation. I know, I know – it sounds a bit unconventional. But think about it: you can input your preferences, like budget, location, and activities, and let the AI suggest itineraries. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the commission fees. But beware of a common mistake beginners make: expecting perfection right off the bat. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten frustrated when the AI didn't read my mind and deliver exactly what I wanted on the first try. The key is to iterate and refine your prompts. It's a process, just like learning any new skill. Here's a simple exercise to practice: try using AI to write a joke. Give it a topic and a style, like "Write a pun about cats in the style of a dad joke." Then, evaluate the output. Is it funny? Does it make sense? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. The more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but it works. When you hear the words spoken, it's easier to catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or just plain nonsense. Plus, it's a great way to practice your public speaking skills. Two birds, one stone. Alright, that's enough wisdom from this accidental AI guru for today. But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to help with my writing, I thought it would be a breeze. I plugged in a prompt, hit generate, and expected a masterpiece. Boy, was I wrong. The output was a jumbled mess of words that barely made sens This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:16:31 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode to help you navigate the wild world of artificial intelligence. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a big difference in the quality of your AI-generated responses. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Prompting technique? Sounds like some fancy tech jargon." Trust me, I felt the same way when I first stumbled into this AI stuff. But hear me out – this is a game-changer. Let's say you want to use AI to write a product description for your new line of eco-friendly water bottles. Instead of just asking the AI to "write a product description," try being more specific. Give it details like the bottle's material, size, and key features. Here's an example: Before: "Write a product description for a water bottle." After: "Create a compelling product description for a 24oz, stainless steel, insulated water bottle with a leak-proof cap and a sleek design, emphasizing its eco-friendliness and durability." The difference is night and day. The more context you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver what you need. It's like giving your friend directions to your house – the more specific you are, the less likely they'll end up lost in the middle of nowhere. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to generate ideas for your next vacation. I know, I know – it sounds a bit unconventional. But think about it: you can input your preferences, like budget, location, and activities, and let the AI suggest itineraries. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the commission fees. But beware of a common mistake beginners make: expecting perfection right off the bat. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten frustrated when the AI didn't read my mind and deliver exactly what I wanted on the first try. The key is to iterate and refine your prompts. It's a process, just like learning any new skill. Here's a simple exercise to practice: try using AI to write a joke. Give it a topic and a style, like "Write a pun about cats in the style of a dad joke." Then, evaluate the output. Is it funny? Does it make sense? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. The more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but it works. When you hear the words spoken, it's easier to catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or just plain nonsense. Plus, it's a great way to practice your public speaking skills. Two birds, one stone. Alright, that's enough wisdom from this accidental AI guru for today. But before I go, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to help with my writing, I thought it would be a breeze. I plugged in a prompt, hit generate, and expected a masterpiece. Boy, was I wrong. The output was a jumbled mess of words that barely made sens This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 215 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2092603038 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well. If it isn't my fellow AI adventurers, ready for another thrilling episode of "Mal's Misadventures in AI Land." I'm your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence without boring you to tears with technical jargon. Because let's face it, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. [Intro music fades out] Mal: Today, we're diving into the art of prompting. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, isn't prompting just asking the AI to do something?" Well, yes and no. You see, the way you phrase your prompts can make a world of difference in the quality of the responses you get. Let me give you an example. [Clears throat] Mal: Before I knew better, I'd ask something like, "Write a story about a dog." Pretty basic, right? But the response I'd get would be just as bland as my prompt. Now, here's the Mal-approved way: "Create an emotionally engaging 500-word story about a loyal golden retriever named Max who saves his owner's life during a hiking accident." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has context, details, and a purpose. Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. Mal: Now, let's talk practical applications. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? No? Well, that's because you're not as brilliant as I am. Kidding! But seriously, you can give the AI your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and it'll whip up a personalized meal plan faster than you can say "Bon appétit!" Just remember to double-check the recipes before you start cooking, unless you want to end up with a kitchen disaster like yours truly. Mal: Speaking of disasters, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: being too vague with their prompts. I once asked an AI to "write something interesting," and you know what I got? A lecture on the history of paperclips. Riveting stuff, I tell you. The key is to be specific and provide enough context for the AI to give you something useful. Mal: Now, let's put your skills to the test with a simple exercise. Try asking an AI to create a short story about your day, but include three specific details like your morning coffee order, the color of your shirt, and a random object on your desk. This will help you practice being descriptive in your prompts and see how the AI incorporates those details into the story. Mal: Before we wrap up, here's a quick tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud! If it sounds awkward or robotic, chances are you need to refine your prompt or try again. And don't be afraid to ask for revisions – the AI won't bite, I promise. [Outro music fades in] Mal: Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, the key to mastering AI is to keep practicing, learning from your mistakes, and not taking yourself too seriously. And if you ever feel like giving up, just think of me accidentally creating an AI-generated love letter to my toaster. If I This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:13:42 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Well, well, well. If it isn't my fellow AI adventurers, ready for another thrilling episode of "Mal's Misadventures in AI Land." I'm your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence without boring you to tears with technical jargon. Because let's face it, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. [Intro music fades out] Mal: Today, we're diving into the art of prompting. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Mal, isn't prompting just asking the AI to do something?" Well, yes and no. You see, the way you phrase your prompts can make a world of difference in the quality of the responses you get. Let me give you an example. [Clears throat] Mal: Before I knew better, I'd ask something like, "Write a story about a dog." Pretty basic, right? But the response I'd get would be just as bland as my prompt. Now, here's the Mal-approved way: "Create an emotionally engaging 500-word story about a loyal golden retriever named Max who saves his owner's life during a hiking accident." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has context, details, and a purpose. Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. Mal: Now, let's talk practical applications. Have you ever thought about using AI to help plan your meals for the week? No? Well, that's because you're not as brilliant as I am. Kidding! But seriously, you can give the AI your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and it'll whip up a personalized meal plan faster than you can say "Bon appétit!" Just remember to double-check the recipes before you start cooking, unless you want to end up with a kitchen disaster like yours truly. Mal: Speaking of disasters, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: being too vague with their prompts. I once asked an AI to "write something interesting," and you know what I got? A lecture on the history of paperclips. Riveting stuff, I tell you. The key is to be specific and provide enough context for the AI to give you something useful. Mal: Now, let's put your skills to the test with a simple exercise. Try asking an AI to create a short story about your day, but include three specific details like your morning coffee order, the color of your shirt, and a random object on your desk. This will help you practice being descriptive in your prompts and see how the AI incorporates those details into the story. Mal: Before we wrap up, here's a quick tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud! If it sounds awkward or robotic, chances are you need to refine your prompt or try again. And don't be afraid to ask for revisions – the AI won't bite, I promise. [Outro music fades in] Mal: Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, the key to mastering AI is to keep practicing, learning from your mistakes, and not taking yourself too seriously. And if you ever feel like giving up, just think of me accidentally creating an AI-generated love letter to my toaster. If I This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 204 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2698189530 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases you might not have considered, and common mistakes to avoid. All delivered with a healthy dose of sarcasm and genuine encouragement, of course. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can dramatically improve your AI responses. I like to call it the "be specific, dummy" method. When I first started, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. But then I realized, AI is like a genie: the more specific your wish, the better the result. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try, "Write a 500-word sci-fi thriller set in a neon-lit, cyberpunk city, featuring a jaded detective and a mysterious AI." Before, you might get a generic tale. After, you'll have a gripping narrative that would make Philip K. Dick proud. Trust me, I've got the rejected drafts to prove it. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write essays and code, but did you know it can also help plan your dream vacation? Just feed it your preferences, budget, and dates, and watch it generate an itinerary that puts travel agents to shame. As someone who once booked a "luxurious" hotel room that turned out to be a glorified broom closet, I wish I'd known this sooner. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, there are pitfalls to avoid. One common mistake beginners make is accepting AI output as gospel. Remember, AI is like a magic 8-ball: sometimes it's spot-on, other times it's hilariously off-base. Always fact-check and edit the output, unless you want your blog post to claim that the Earth is flat and run by lizard people. Not that I've ever published anything like that, of course. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI about a topic you know well. Analyze its responses, correct any inaccuracies, and refine your prompts. It's like playing catch with a robot: the more you practice, the better you'll get at anticipating and guiding its responses. Just don't get too attached – AI friends are great, but they're no substitute for human connection. Finally, when evaluating AI-generated content, ask yourself: does this make sense, is it accurate, and does it achieve my goal? If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and whip that text into shape. Think of it as a collaboration between you and the AI – a dynamic duo of creativity and common sense. [Soft background music fades in] Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, a quick anecdote. When I first tried using AI to write a love letter, the result was... let's just say it was more cringe-worthy than romantic. Apparently, "your eyes sparkle like the LEDs on my motherboard" isn't the key to someone's heart. Live and learn, right? This is Mal, your Misfit Master o This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:14:12 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of practical advice and self-deprecating humor. Today, we're diving into the world of prompting techniques, use cases you might not have considered, and common mistakes to avoid. All delivered with a healthy dose of sarcasm and genuine encouragement, of course. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can dramatically improve your AI responses. I like to call it the "be specific, dummy" method. When I first started, my prompts were vaguer than a politician's campaign promises. But then I realized, AI is like a genie: the more specific your wish, the better the result. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try, "Write a 500-word sci-fi thriller set in a neon-lit, cyberpunk city, featuring a jaded detective and a mysterious AI." Before, you might get a generic tale. After, you'll have a gripping narrative that would make Philip K. Dick proud. Trust me, I've got the rejected drafts to prove it. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write essays and code, but did you know it can also help plan your dream vacation? Just feed it your preferences, budget, and dates, and watch it generate an itinerary that puts travel agents to shame. As someone who once booked a "luxurious" hotel room that turned out to be a glorified broom closet, I wish I'd known this sooner. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, there are pitfalls to avoid. One common mistake beginners make is accepting AI output as gospel. Remember, AI is like a magic 8-ball: sometimes it's spot-on, other times it's hilariously off-base. Always fact-check and edit the output, unless you want your blog post to claim that the Earth is flat and run by lizard people. Not that I've ever published anything like that, of course. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI about a topic you know well. Analyze its responses, correct any inaccuracies, and refine your prompts. It's like playing catch with a robot: the more you practice, the better you'll get at anticipating and guiding its responses. Just don't get too attached – AI friends are great, but they're no substitute for human connection. Finally, when evaluating AI-generated content, ask yourself: does this make sense, is it accurate, and does it achieve my goal? If the answer is no, it's time to put on your editing hat and whip that text into shape. Think of it as a collaboration between you and the AI – a dynamic duo of creativity and common sense. [Soft background music fades in] Well, that's all for today, folks. But before I go, a quick anecdote. When I first tried using AI to write a love letter, the result was... let's just say it was more cringe-worthy than romantic. Apparently, "your eyes sparkle like the LEDs on my motherboard" isn't the key to someone's heart. Live and learn, right? This is Mal, your Misfit Master o This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 188 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1697067007 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. It's called "priming," and no, it's not about painting your prompts with a base coat. Priming is all about setting the stage for the AI, giving it a clear context and direction before you ask for anything specific. Here's an example: Before: "Write a story about a robot learning to love." After: "Imagine a dystopian future where emotions are forbidden. In this world, a robot named Zix begins to develop feelings for its human companion. Write a 500-word story exploring Zix's journey as it learns to love despite the consequences." See the difference? By priming the AI with a rich context, you'll get more focused and interesting responses. It's like giving your AI a compass instead of just throwing it into the wilderness and hoping for the best. Now, let's talk practical applications. Have you ever thought about using AI to create personalized meal plans? You can prime the AI with your dietary preferences, allergies, and fitness goals, and it'll generate a custom meal plan just for you. It's like having a nutritionist in your pocket, minus the judgy looks when you admit your love for late-night ice cream binges. But beware, my fellow AI explorers, of the common mistake of being too vague with your prompts. I once asked an AI to "write something creative," and it gave me a poem about watching paint dry. Lesson learned: the more specific you are, the better the results. It's like ordering at a restaurant - if you just say "give me food," don't be surprised when you end up with a plate of mystery meat. So, here's a little exercise to help you practice priming. Take a simple prompt, like "write a haiku about a cat," and add three specific details to prime the AI. For example: "Write a haiku about a mischievous Siamese cat named Luna who loves to knock over houseplants at 3 AM." Give it a try and see how the AI's responses become more colorful and unique. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds like a robot wrote it, it probably needs some more human touch. Don't be afraid to edit, tweak, and refine the AI's output until it sounds natural and engaging. It's like being a language coach for your AI - with patience and practice, you'll help it find its voice. Oh, and since we're on the topic of learning from mistakes, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just copy-paste the generated text and call it a day. Spoiler alert: my boss was not impressed when I submitted a report full of robotic jargon and irrelevant tangents. Nowadays, I always take the time to review and refine the AI's work, and my writing has improved tenfold. Trust me, your future self will thank you for putting in that e This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:14:20 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the skeptically curious. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. It's called "priming," and no, it's not about painting your prompts with a base coat. Priming is all about setting the stage for the AI, giving it a clear context and direction before you ask for anything specific. Here's an example: Before: "Write a story about a robot learning to love." After: "Imagine a dystopian future where emotions are forbidden. In this world, a robot named Zix begins to develop feelings for its human companion. Write a 500-word story exploring Zix's journey as it learns to love despite the consequences." See the difference? By priming the AI with a rich context, you'll get more focused and interesting responses. It's like giving your AI a compass instead of just throwing it into the wilderness and hoping for the best. Now, let's talk practical applications. Have you ever thought about using AI to create personalized meal plans? You can prime the AI with your dietary preferences, allergies, and fitness goals, and it'll generate a custom meal plan just for you. It's like having a nutritionist in your pocket, minus the judgy looks when you admit your love for late-night ice cream binges. But beware, my fellow AI explorers, of the common mistake of being too vague with your prompts. I once asked an AI to "write something creative," and it gave me a poem about watching paint dry. Lesson learned: the more specific you are, the better the results. It's like ordering at a restaurant - if you just say "give me food," don't be surprised when you end up with a plate of mystery meat. So, here's a little exercise to help you practice priming. Take a simple prompt, like "write a haiku about a cat," and add three specific details to prime the AI. For example: "Write a haiku about a mischievous Siamese cat named Luna who loves to knock over houseplants at 3 AM." Give it a try and see how the AI's responses become more colorful and unique. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds like a robot wrote it, it probably needs some more human touch. Don't be afraid to edit, tweak, and refine the AI's output until it sounds natural and engaging. It's like being a language coach for your AI - with patience and practice, you'll help it find its voice. Oh, and since we're on the topic of learning from mistakes, let me share a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI, I thought I could just copy-paste the generated text and call it a day. Spoiler alert: my boss was not impressed when I submitted a report full of robotic jargon and irrelevant tangents. Nowadays, I always take the time to review and refine the AI's work, and my writing has improved tenfold. Trust me, your future self will thank you for putting in that e This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 190 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7613060615 [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "The Misfit's Guide to AI Mastery." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. No fancy jargon, just straight-up tips you can use right away. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. When I first started, my prompts were vague and rambling, like "Hey AI, write me a story about a dog." Shocker: the results were as generic as my prompt. But then I learned to give the AI more context, like "Write a 200-word story about a mischievous corgi named Pancake who loves to steal socks." Suddenly, the AI had something to work with, and the output was way more entertaining. Now, let's consider a practical use case you might not have thought of: using AI to generate creative workout routines. As someone who once thought "fitness" was just a fancy magazine title, I was surprised at how AI can spice up your exercise life. Prompt the AI with your fitness level, available equipment, and goals, and watch it generate a personalized workout plan that'll make your gym buddies jealous. But beware, my fellow misfits: a common mistake beginners make is taking AI-generated content at face value. I once used an AI-written email template without double-checking it, and let's just say the recipient was more confused than impressed. Always remember to review and edit the output to ensure it makes sense and aligns with your intentions. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: generate a short story using AI, then rewrite the ending yourself. Compare the two versions and analyze what you did differently. This will help you understand how to guide the AI towards your desired outcome. Finally, here's a quick tip for evaluating AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some human touch-ups. Trust me, I've had my fair share of cringe-worthy AI outputs that sounded like a malfunctioning Speak & Spell. [Chuckles] Speaking of cringe-worthy, let me leave you with a personal anecdote. When I first tried using AI to write a joke, the result was so bad that crickets wouldn't even chirp. But I kept practicing, learning from my mistakes, and now I can confidently say my AI-assisted jokes are... well, still pretty bad. But hey, progress! This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Thanks for listening, and if you haven't already, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more practical AI tips and occasional self-deprecating humor. I've got a challenge for you: try using AI to create a ridiculous recipe, and share your culinary masterpiece with me on social media. Let's see who can come up with the most outrageous AI-generated dish! This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more about how AI can help you level up your skil This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:13:25 -0000 full Inception Point AI [Intro music fades in] Mal: Hey there, misfits! It's Mal, your accidentally competent AI guide, back with another episode of "The Misfit's Guide to AI Mastery." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. No fancy jargon, just straight-up tips you can use right away. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific in your prompts. When I first started, my prompts were vague and rambling, like "Hey AI, write me a story about a dog." Shocker: the results were as generic as my prompt. But then I learned to give the AI more context, like "Write a 200-word story about a mischievous corgi named Pancake who loves to steal socks." Suddenly, the AI had something to work with, and the output was way more entertaining. Now, let's consider a practical use case you might not have thought of: using AI to generate creative workout routines. As someone who once thought "fitness" was just a fancy magazine title, I was surprised at how AI can spice up your exercise life. Prompt the AI with your fitness level, available equipment, and goals, and watch it generate a personalized workout plan that'll make your gym buddies jealous. But beware, my fellow misfits: a common mistake beginners make is taking AI-generated content at face value. I once used an AI-written email template without double-checking it, and let's just say the recipient was more confused than impressed. Always remember to review and edit the output to ensure it makes sense and aligns with your intentions. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: generate a short story using AI, then rewrite the ending yourself. Compare the two versions and analyze what you did differently. This will help you understand how to guide the AI towards your desired outcome. Finally, here's a quick tip for evaluating AI-generated content: read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some human touch-ups. Trust me, I've had my fair share of cringe-worthy AI outputs that sounded like a malfunctioning Speak & Spell. [Chuckles] Speaking of cringe-worthy, let me leave you with a personal anecdote. When I first tried using AI to write a joke, the result was so bad that crickets wouldn't even chirp. But I kept practicing, learning from my mistakes, and now I can confidently say my AI-assisted jokes are... well, still pretty bad. But hey, progress! This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Thanks for listening, and if you haven't already, make sure to hit that subscribe button for more practical AI tips and occasional self-deprecating humor. I've got a challenge for you: try using AI to create a ridiculous recipe, and share your culinary masterpiece with me on social media. Let's see who can come up with the most outrageous AI-generated dish! This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more about how AI can help you level up your skil This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 215 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3099371873 Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the rest of us. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get from AI tools. Trust me, I wish I knew this when I first started fumbling my way through this stuff. Here's the secret: be specific. I know, groundbreaking, right? But seriously, the more context and details you provide in your prompts, the better the AI can understand what you're looking for. Let me give you an example. Before I learned this, I'd write something vague like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The AI would spit out a generic article that could've been written by a bored robot. But when I started getting specific, like, "Write a 500-word blog post with a friendly tone, providing 5 tips for growing tomatoes in a small urban garden, including common mistakes to avoid," suddenly, the AI was generating content that actually sounded like it was written by a human who knew their stuff. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I can't tell you how many times I've stood in front of my fridge, wondering what the heck to make for dinner. But with AI, you can input the ingredients you have on hand, your dietary preferences, and the number of servings you need, and bam! It'll generate a list of recipes and a shopping list for the missing ingredients. No more excuses for ordering takeout every night. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, there's a common mistake that trips up many beginners: relying too heavily on the first output you get. I'll admit, I've been guilty of this myself. It's easy to think, "Hey, the AI generated it, so it must be perfect!" But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. You need to review and refine the content, making sure it actually makes sense and aligns with your goals. So, here's a simple exercise to practice: take a piece of AI-generated content and read it out loud. Does it sound natural? Are there any weird phrases or logical inconsistencies? If so, try rephrasing your prompt and generating a new version. Keep iterating until you're happy with the result. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: ask yourself, "Would a human say this?" If the answer is no, it's probably a sign that you need to tweak your prompts or do some manual editing. Alright, that's enough AI wisdom for one day. Time for a personal anecdote, as promised. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just plug in a few keywords and let the machine do all the work. Boy, was I wrong. I ended up with a bunch of blog posts that sounded like they were written by a malfunctioning Roomba. It wasn't until I started putting in the effort to craft better prompts and critically evaluate the output that I started seeing real results. So, remember, if I can figure this stuff This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:13:30 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, it's Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of practical AI advice for the rest of us. Today, we're diving into a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get from AI tools. Trust me, I wish I knew this when I first started fumbling my way through this stuff. Here's the secret: be specific. I know, groundbreaking, right? But seriously, the more context and details you provide in your prompts, the better the AI can understand what you're looking for. Let me give you an example. Before I learned this, I'd write something vague like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The AI would spit out a generic article that could've been written by a bored robot. But when I started getting specific, like, "Write a 500-word blog post with a friendly tone, providing 5 tips for growing tomatoes in a small urban garden, including common mistakes to avoid," suddenly, the AI was generating content that actually sounded like it was written by a human who knew their stuff. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I can't tell you how many times I've stood in front of my fridge, wondering what the heck to make for dinner. But with AI, you can input the ingredients you have on hand, your dietary preferences, and the number of servings you need, and bam! It'll generate a list of recipes and a shopping list for the missing ingredients. No more excuses for ordering takeout every night. But beware, my fellow AI adventurers, there's a common mistake that trips up many beginners: relying too heavily on the first output you get. I'll admit, I've been guilty of this myself. It's easy to think, "Hey, the AI generated it, so it must be perfect!" But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. You need to review and refine the content, making sure it actually makes sense and aligns with your goals. So, here's a simple exercise to practice: take a piece of AI-generated content and read it out loud. Does it sound natural? Are there any weird phrases or logical inconsistencies? If so, try rephrasing your prompt and generating a new version. Keep iterating until you're happy with the result. Finally, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: ask yourself, "Would a human say this?" If the answer is no, it's probably a sign that you need to tweak your prompts or do some manual editing. Alright, that's enough AI wisdom for one day. Time for a personal anecdote, as promised. When I first started using AI for content creation, I thought I could just plug in a few keywords and let the machine do all the work. Boy, was I wrong. I ended up with a bunch of blog posts that sounded like they were written by a malfunctioning Roomba. It wasn't until I started putting in the effort to craft better prompts and critically evaluate the output that I started seeing real results. So, remember, if I can figure this stuff This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 223 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3911870536 Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. In today's episode, we're diving into some practical tips to help you wrangle those AI models and make them work for you, even if you're a total beginner like I was. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But then I discovered the power of being specific. Instead of asking the AI to "write a blog post," I'd say, "write a 500-word blog post about the benefits of meditation for busy professionals, including 3 practical tips and a personal anecdote." The difference? Night and day. The AI went from giving me generic fluff to actually useful content. Who knew being clear could be so effective? Now, you might be thinking, "Mal, that's great, but what can I actually use AI for?" Well, my friend, the possibilities are endless. But here's one you might not have considered: meal planning. Yep, you can ask the AI to generate a week's worth of healthy, easy-to-make recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But before you get too excited, let me warn you about a mistake I made early on. I'd take the AI's output and use it as-is, without any editing. Big mistake. Huge. Always remember to review and refine the content. The AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's like using a spell-checker - it's helpful, but you still need to proofread. So, here's a little exercise to help you practice. Take a topic you're interested in, like "how to brew the perfect cup of coffee." Ask the AI to write a short guide, then review it and make edits. Pay attention to the structure, the clarity, and the helpfulness of the content. The more you practice, the better you'll get at guiding the AI to give you the results you want. Finally, here's a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some work. Like when I asked the AI to write a joke, and it gave me this: "Why did the AI cross the road? To get to the other database!" I mean, it's not wrong, but it's not exactly comedy gold either. Alright, that's it for today. But before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought it would be a breeze. I mean, how hard could it be? Well, let's just say my first attempts were... interesting. I once asked the AI to write a bio for me, and it described me as a "tech visionary with a passion for underwater basket weaving." While I do love a good underwater basket, I'm not quite ready to put that on my LinkedIn just yet. Remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with AI, you're not alone. I've been there, and I'm still learning every day. But with a little practice and a lot of patience, you'll be an AI pro in no time. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:49:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here - your Misfit Master of AI. In today's episode, we're diving into some practical tips to help you wrangle those AI models and make them work for you, even if you're a total beginner like I was. First up, let's talk about prompting. When I started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But then I discovered the power of being specific. Instead of asking the AI to "write a blog post," I'd say, "write a 500-word blog post about the benefits of meditation for busy professionals, including 3 practical tips and a personal anecdote." The difference? Night and day. The AI went from giving me generic fluff to actually useful content. Who knew being clear could be so effective? Now, you might be thinking, "Mal, that's great, but what can I actually use AI for?" Well, my friend, the possibilities are endless. But here's one you might not have considered: meal planning. Yep, you can ask the AI to generate a week's worth of healthy, easy-to-make recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients. It's like having a personal chef, minus the fancy hat. But before you get too excited, let me warn you about a mistake I made early on. I'd take the AI's output and use it as-is, without any editing. Big mistake. Huge. Always remember to review and refine the content. The AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's like using a spell-checker - it's helpful, but you still need to proofread. So, here's a little exercise to help you practice. Take a topic you're interested in, like "how to brew the perfect cup of coffee." Ask the AI to write a short guide, then review it and make edits. Pay attention to the structure, the clarity, and the helpfulness of the content. The more you practice, the better you'll get at guiding the AI to give you the results you want. Finally, here's a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Read it out loud. Seriously. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some work. Like when I asked the AI to write a joke, and it gave me this: "Why did the AI cross the road? To get to the other database!" I mean, it's not wrong, but it's not exactly comedy gold either. Alright, that's it for today. But before I go, let me share a quick story. When I first started using AI, I thought it would be a breeze. I mean, how hard could it be? Well, let's just say my first attempts were... interesting. I once asked the AI to write a bio for me, and it described me as a "tech visionary with a passion for underwater basket weaving." While I do love a good underwater basket, I'm not quite ready to put that on my LinkedIn just yet. Remember, if you're feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with AI, you're not alone. I've been there, and I'm still learning every day. But with a little practice and a lot of patience, you'll be an AI pro in no time. This is Mal, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. Remember, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 246 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1645026146 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to drop some practical AI wisdom on you. In today's episode, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, everyday AI applications, and beginner blunders. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let's get our AI journey started. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI responses. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with actual pumps. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like setting the stage for a great conversation. Before you even ask your main question, give the AI a little context, some examples, or a specific tone you're looking for. It's like giving your AI buddy a friendly nudge in the right direction. Here's an example: Instead of just asking, "What are some good ideas for a summer vacation?" Try something like, "I'm looking for unique, off-the-beaten-path summer vacation ideas that involve outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Can you suggest a few options, along with some insider tips for each destination?" See the difference? By priming the pump, you're more likely to get responses tailored to your interests and expectations. Now, let's move on to a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a captivating social media post or a compelling email? Well, AI can be your secret weapon! Just give it a few key points you want to cover, set the desired tone, and let the AI work its magic. It can generate multiple options for you to choose from and refine. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours trying to craft the perfect tweet, only to realize I could have had AI generate a dozen options in minutes. Talk about a facepalm moment! But hey, we all make mistakes, especially when we're starting out with AI. One common beginner blunder is falling for the "more is better" trap. You might think, "If I just keep adding more instructions and details to my prompt, I'll get the perfect result!" Well, not quite. Overstuffing your prompts can lead to confusing, contradictory, or just plain weird responses. The key is to find that sweet spot – provide enough context and guidance, but leave room for the AI to work its creative magic. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: Pick a topic you're passionate about, whether it's a hobby, a professional skill, or a personal interest. Now, imagine you're trying to explain that topic to a friend who knows nothing about it. Write a prompt that breaks down the key concepts, uses relatable analogies, and keeps things engaging. Then, feed that prompt to an AI and see how it responds. Rinse and repeat, refining your prompts based on the AI's outputs. It's like having a patient, non-judgmental practice partner! Alright, before we wrap up, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Here's a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:11:58 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to drop some practical AI wisdom on you. In today's episode, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, everyday AI applications, and beginner blunders. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let's get our AI journey started. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI responses. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with actual pumps. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like setting the stage for a great conversation. Before you even ask your main question, give the AI a little context, some examples, or a specific tone you're looking for. It's like giving your AI buddy a friendly nudge in the right direction. Here's an example: Instead of just asking, "What are some good ideas for a summer vacation?" Try something like, "I'm looking for unique, off-the-beaten-path summer vacation ideas that involve outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Can you suggest a few options, along with some insider tips for each destination?" See the difference? By priming the pump, you're more likely to get responses tailored to your interests and expectations. Now, let's move on to a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a captivating social media post or a compelling email? Well, AI can be your secret weapon! Just give it a few key points you want to cover, set the desired tone, and let the AI work its magic. It can generate multiple options for you to choose from and refine. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours trying to craft the perfect tweet, only to realize I could have had AI generate a dozen options in minutes. Talk about a facepalm moment! But hey, we all make mistakes, especially when we're starting out with AI. One common beginner blunder is falling for the "more is better" trap. You might think, "If I just keep adding more instructions and details to my prompt, I'll get the perfect result!" Well, not quite. Overstuffing your prompts can lead to confusing, contradictory, or just plain weird responses. The key is to find that sweet spot – provide enough context and guidance, but leave room for the AI to work its creative magic. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: Pick a topic you're passionate about, whether it's a hobby, a professional skill, or a personal interest. Now, imagine you're trying to explain that topic to a friend who knows nothing about it. Write a prompt that breaks down the key concepts, uses relatable analogies, and keeps things engaging. Then, feed that prompt to an AI and see how it responds. Rinse and repeat, refining your prompts based on the AI's outputs. It's like having a patient, non-judgmental practice partner! Alright, before we wrap up, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. Here's a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 316 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9927847181 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly waxed circuit board. Let's be real and get analog here... if you're like me, you've probably found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, wondering how to get the AI to understand what you really want. Well, fear not! I've got a tip that'll save you from that digital daze. Picture this: you're trying to get an AI to generate a snappy social media post about your new product. You type in something like, "Write a post about my amazing gadget," and the AI spits out a generic, snooze-fest of a response. We've all been there, right? But here's the thing - you gotta give the AI more context! Instead, try something like, "Generate an engaging, humorous social media post for Instagram, targeting tech-savvy millennials, highlighting the unique features and benefits of our new AI-powered smart toaster." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a much clearer picture of what you need, and you'll get a post that actually makes sense for your audience. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might not be on your radar. Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of email replies, trying to craft the perfect response to each one? I know I have! But guess what? AI can be your personal email genie. Just feed it a few bullet points of what you want to cover, and let it whip up a draft for you. It might not be perfect, but it'll give you a solid starting point and save you a ton of time. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours agonizing over email responses, only to realize that AI could've helped me tackle them in a fraction of the time. But hey, even AI masters like yours truly make mistakes sometimes. One common pitfall I see beginners falling into is treating AI like a magic wand that'll solve all their problems without any human guidance. Let's be real - AI is more like a super-powered sidekick than a solo superhero. It needs your input and direction to really shine. I once asked an AI to "create a marketing plan," and let's just say the result was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. The lesson? Break down your tasks into bite-sized pieces and provide clear, specific instructions. Your AI will thank you, and so will your sanity. Alright, time for a quick exercise to flex those AI-interaction muscles! Try this: pick a topic you know well, whether it's your favorite hobby or your job. Now, imagine you're explaining it to a complete novice. Write down a few key points you'd want to cover, then feed those points to an AI and ask it to generate a beginner-friendly introduction to the topic. The catch? You've gotta specify the tone, style, and target audience. This'll help you practice crafting effective prompts and give you a feel for how AI can help break down complex topics. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Bef This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:22:55 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly waxed circuit board. Let's be real and get analog here... if you're like me, you've probably found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, wondering how to get the AI to understand what you really want. Well, fear not! I've got a tip that'll save you from that digital daze. Picture this: you're trying to get an AI to generate a snappy social media post about your new product. You type in something like, "Write a post about my amazing gadget," and the AI spits out a generic, snooze-fest of a response. We've all been there, right? But here's the thing - you gotta give the AI more context! Instead, try something like, "Generate an engaging, humorous social media post for Instagram, targeting tech-savvy millennials, highlighting the unique features and benefits of our new AI-powered smart toaster." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a much clearer picture of what you need, and you'll get a post that actually makes sense for your audience. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might not be on your radar. Have you ever found yourself drowning in a sea of email replies, trying to craft the perfect response to each one? I know I have! But guess what? AI can be your personal email genie. Just feed it a few bullet points of what you want to cover, and let it whip up a draft for you. It might not be perfect, but it'll give you a solid starting point and save you a ton of time. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours agonizing over email responses, only to realize that AI could've helped me tackle them in a fraction of the time. But hey, even AI masters like yours truly make mistakes sometimes. One common pitfall I see beginners falling into is treating AI like a magic wand that'll solve all their problems without any human guidance. Let's be real - AI is more like a super-powered sidekick than a solo superhero. It needs your input and direction to really shine. I once asked an AI to "create a marketing plan," and let's just say the result was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. The lesson? Break down your tasks into bite-sized pieces and provide clear, specific instructions. Your AI will thank you, and so will your sanity. Alright, time for a quick exercise to flex those AI-interaction muscles! Try this: pick a topic you know well, whether it's your favorite hobby or your job. Now, imagine you're explaining it to a complete novice. Write down a few key points you'd want to cover, then feed those points to an AI and ask it to generate a beginner-friendly introduction to the topic. The catch? You've gotta specify the tone, style, and target audience. This'll help you practice crafting effective prompts and give you a feel for how AI can help break down complex topics. Trust me, it's a game-changer. Bef This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 373 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2825188387 Hey there, I'm Malachi, and you're listening to "I am GPTed" - the podcast where we cut through the AI hype and get down to what actually works. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI skills without drowning in jargon. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that took my AI game from "meh" to "not too shabby." It's all about being specific and giving context. Let's be real and get analog here... if you ask a stranger for directions to "that one place with the good burgers," you'll probably end up wandering in circles. But if you give them the restaurant name, street, and maybe even a landmark, suddenly they're a human GPS. AI is the same way. Here's an example: before, I'd prompt ChatGPT with something vague like "write a blog post about gardening." The results were okay, but generic. Now, I prompt with "write a 500-word blog post about organic pest control methods for tomato plants, targeting beginner gardeners. Use a friendly tone and include 3 specific product recommendations." Boom - the output is way more useful and tailored. Moving on to practical use cases, have you ever thought about using AI to create personalized meal plans? I know, I know - meal planning sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry. But hear me out. With a tool like ChatGPT, you can input your dietary preferences, allergies, and even your grocery budget, and it'll spit out a week's worth of recipes and a shopping list. No more staring blankly into the fridge at 6 PM wondering what to make. I learned this the hard way when I found myself eating ramen for the third night in a row... But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: treating AI like a magic wand. You can't just wave it around and expect sparkles and rainbows. AI is a tool, and like any tool, it's only as good as the person using it. One time, I asked ChatGPT to "write a persuasive email," and I ended up with a generic mess that sounded like it was written by a corporate robot. The key is to break your request down into specific steps and provide plenty of context. Anyway, back to what actually helps... If you want to build your AI skills, here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you know well, like a hobby or your job, and try to "teach" it to ChatGPT. Break it down into small lessons and prompts, and see how the AI responds. This will help you get a feel for how to structure your prompts and communicate clearly with AI. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to read it with a critical eye and ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it relevant to my audience? Does it sound like a human wrote it? If not, try rephrasing your prompt or breaking it into smaller, more specific requests. Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, AI is like a fancy kitchen appliance - it can do amazing things, but you still need to read the manual and experiment to get the b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:11:51 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, I'm Malachi, and you're listening to "I am GPTed" - the podcast where we cut through the AI hype and get down to what actually works. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI skills without drowning in jargon. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that took my AI game from "meh" to "not too shabby." It's all about being specific and giving context. Let's be real and get analog here... if you ask a stranger for directions to "that one place with the good burgers," you'll probably end up wandering in circles. But if you give them the restaurant name, street, and maybe even a landmark, suddenly they're a human GPS. AI is the same way. Here's an example: before, I'd prompt ChatGPT with something vague like "write a blog post about gardening." The results were okay, but generic. Now, I prompt with "write a 500-word blog post about organic pest control methods for tomato plants, targeting beginner gardeners. Use a friendly tone and include 3 specific product recommendations." Boom - the output is way more useful and tailored. Moving on to practical use cases, have you ever thought about using AI to create personalized meal plans? I know, I know - meal planning sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry. But hear me out. With a tool like ChatGPT, you can input your dietary preferences, allergies, and even your grocery budget, and it'll spit out a week's worth of recipes and a shopping list. No more staring blankly into the fridge at 6 PM wondering what to make. I learned this the hard way when I found myself eating ramen for the third night in a row... But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: treating AI like a magic wand. You can't just wave it around and expect sparkles and rainbows. AI is a tool, and like any tool, it's only as good as the person using it. One time, I asked ChatGPT to "write a persuasive email," and I ended up with a generic mess that sounded like it was written by a corporate robot. The key is to break your request down into specific steps and provide plenty of context. Anyway, back to what actually helps... If you want to build your AI skills, here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you know well, like a hobby or your job, and try to "teach" it to ChatGPT. Break it down into small lessons and prompts, and see how the AI responds. This will help you get a feel for how to structure your prompts and communicate clearly with AI. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key is to read it with a critical eye and ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it relevant to my audience? Does it sound like a human wrote it? If not, try rephrasing your prompt or breaking it into smaller, more specific requests. Well, that's all for today, folks. Remember, AI is like a fancy kitchen appliance - it can do amazing things, but you still need to read the manual and experiment to get the b This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 256 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6232656964 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can seriously improve the responses you get from AI. When you're crafting your prompts, try to be as specific as possible about the format, style, and purpose of the content you want. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering a sandwich. If you just ask for "a sandwich," you might end up with anything from a PB&J to a meatball sub. But if you specify "a turkey club on rye with light mayo, no tomatoes," you're way more likely to get exactly what you want. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting responses that were technically correct but completely missed the mark. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a blog post about gardening," try something like, "Create a 1000-word blog post titled '5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Beginner Gardeners' with a friendly, conversational tone and practical tips for each vegetable." Trust me, the difference in the output is night and day. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, it sounds a bit mundane, but hear me out. By inputting your dietary preferences, budget, and the number of meals you need, an AI can generate a customized meal plan and shopping list in seconds. No more staring blankly into your fridge wondering what to cook or forgetting key ingredients at the store. It's a small thing, but it can save you time and mental energy every week. But I digress... let's move on to a common mistake beginners make: not proofreading and editing AI-generated content. Just because an AI spit it out doesn't mean it's perfect. I once used an AI-written article without double-checking it and ended up with a post full of hilariously wrong facts and grammatical errors. Lesson learned: always give AI output a human once-over before hitting publish. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in and generate a short article or essay using an AI tool. Then, read through the output and make a list of the strengths and weaknesses you notice. Is the information accurate? Does the tone match what you were going for? Are there any weird tangents or repetitive phrases? By critically evaluating AI-generated content, you'll start to develop an eye for what works and what doesn't. Anyway, back to what actually helps... here's a tip for improving AI-generated content: iteration. Don't be afraid to generate multiple versions of the same thing and cherry-pick the best parts to create a Frankenstein's monster of a final product. It's like putting together a puzzle – sometimes you have to try a bunch of different pieces before you find the ones that fit just right. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:04:39 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can seriously improve the responses you get from AI. When you're crafting your prompts, try to be as specific as possible about the format, style, and purpose of the content you want. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering a sandwich. If you just ask for "a sandwich," you might end up with anything from a PB&J to a meatball sub. But if you specify "a turkey club on rye with light mayo, no tomatoes," you're way more likely to get exactly what you want. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting responses that were technically correct but completely missed the mark. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a blog post about gardening," try something like, "Create a 1000-word blog post titled '5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Beginner Gardeners' with a friendly, conversational tone and practical tips for each vegetable." Trust me, the difference in the output is night and day. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, it sounds a bit mundane, but hear me out. By inputting your dietary preferences, budget, and the number of meals you need, an AI can generate a customized meal plan and shopping list in seconds. No more staring blankly into your fridge wondering what to cook or forgetting key ingredients at the store. It's a small thing, but it can save you time and mental energy every week. But I digress... let's move on to a common mistake beginners make: not proofreading and editing AI-generated content. Just because an AI spit it out doesn't mean it's perfect. I once used an AI-written article without double-checking it and ended up with a post full of hilariously wrong facts and grammatical errors. Lesson learned: always give AI output a human once-over before hitting publish. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in and generate a short article or essay using an AI tool. Then, read through the output and make a list of the strengths and weaknesses you notice. Is the information accurate? Does the tone match what you were going for? Are there any weird tangents or repetitive phrases? By critically evaluating AI-generated content, you'll start to develop an eye for what works and what doesn't. Anyway, back to what actually helps... here's a tip for improving AI-generated content: iteration. Don't be afraid to generate multiple versions of the same thing and cherry-pick the best parts to create a Frankenstein's monster of a final product. It's like putting together a puzzle – sometimes you have to try a bunch of different pieces before you find the ones that fit just right. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 297 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3389005712 Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly waxed chatbot. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's been a game-changer for me. When you're chatting with an AI, specificity is your best friend. Instead of asking, "How do I write a good essay?" try something like, "Give me a 5-paragraph essay outline on the environmental impact of plastic straws, with a focus on marine life and practical alternatives." The difference is night and day. Believe me, I've got the before and after examples to prove it. But I digress... Let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with crafting the perfect email? I know I have. That's where AI comes in. Feed it the key points you want to cover and let it work its magic. It's like having a personal email wizard in your pocket. Just remember to double-check for any AI-induced awkwardness before hitting send. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I accidentally sent an email signed "Best regards, your friendly neighborhood AI assistant." Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI. It's tempting to think AI can solve all your problems with a snap of its digital fingers. But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's there to assist and enhance, not replace human creativity and critical thinking. I've fallen into this trap myself, expecting AI to read my mind and deliver perfect results every time. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work that way. So, how can you avoid this pitfall? Simple. Use AI as a starting point, not an endpoint. Generate ideas, outlines, or drafts, but always put your own spin on things. Which brings me to our practice exercise of the day: take a piece of AI-generated content and make it your own. Rewrite it, add your personal flair, and see how you can improve upon what the AI gave you. It's like a creative collaboration between you and the machine. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to approach it with a critical eye. Ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it readable? Does it actually answer the question at hand? If not, it's time to put on your editing hat and get to work. Remember, AI is only as good as the prompts you give it and the feedback you provide. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is a powerful tool, but it's not a replacement for human ingenuity. It's a partner in crime, a sidekick on your creative journey. Embrace it, learn from it, but never let it overshadow your own unique voice and perspective. Anyway, back to what actually helps... The more you practice working with AI, the better you'll get at crafting prompts, interpreting results, and refining your AI-assisted creations. It's a skill like any other, and the only way to improve is by div This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:11:59 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly waxed chatbot. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's been a game-changer for me. When you're chatting with an AI, specificity is your best friend. Instead of asking, "How do I write a good essay?" try something like, "Give me a 5-paragraph essay outline on the environmental impact of plastic straws, with a focus on marine life and practical alternatives." The difference is night and day. Believe me, I've got the before and after examples to prove it. But I digress... Let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with crafting the perfect email? I know I have. That's where AI comes in. Feed it the key points you want to cover and let it work its magic. It's like having a personal email wizard in your pocket. Just remember to double-check for any AI-induced awkwardness before hitting send. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I accidentally sent an email signed "Best regards, your friendly neighborhood AI assistant." Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI. It's tempting to think AI can solve all your problems with a snap of its digital fingers. But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's there to assist and enhance, not replace human creativity and critical thinking. I've fallen into this trap myself, expecting AI to read my mind and deliver perfect results every time. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work that way. So, how can you avoid this pitfall? Simple. Use AI as a starting point, not an endpoint. Generate ideas, outlines, or drafts, but always put your own spin on things. Which brings me to our practice exercise of the day: take a piece of AI-generated content and make it your own. Rewrite it, add your personal flair, and see how you can improve upon what the AI gave you. It's like a creative collaboration between you and the machine. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to approach it with a critical eye. Ask yourself: does this make sense? Is it readable? Does it actually answer the question at hand? If not, it's time to put on your editing hat and get to work. Remember, AI is only as good as the prompts you give it and the feedback you provide. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is a powerful tool, but it's not a replacement for human ingenuity. It's a partner in crime, a sidekick on your creative journey. Embrace it, learn from it, but never let it overshadow your own unique voice and perspective. Anyway, back to what actually helps... The more you practice working with AI, the better you'll get at crafting prompts, interpreting results, and refining your AI-assisted creations. It's a skill like any other, and the only way to improve is by div This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 282 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1185139445 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your mind or your sense of humor. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can make a real difference in the quality of your AI responses. I call it the "Before and After" method. Here's how it works: instead of just throwing a vague prompt at the AI and hoping for the best, you give it a clear example of what you don't want, followed by what you do want. For instance, let's say you're trying to generate a product description. You might start with something like, "Before: This is a nice shirt. It's blue. After: This premium cotton shirt features a deep, rich blue that effortlessly elevates any outfit. The breathable fabric and tailored fit ensure all-day comfort and style." By providing this context, you're giving the AI a roadmap to follow, and trust me, it makes a world of difference. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours trying to get a chatbot to write a decent bio for me. It kept spitting out generic nonsense like, "Malachi is a tech enthusiast who loves AI." Well, no kidding. It wasn't until I used the "Before and After" method that I finally got something I could work with. But I digress. Let's move on to a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever thought about using AI to help with meal planning and grocery shopping? I know, it sounds a bit bougie, but hear me out. You can feed your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule into an AI tool, and it can generate a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and a shopping list. It's like having a virtual sous chef without the fancy hat. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Mal, I can barely trust AI to write a coherent email, let alone plan my meals." And I get it. That brings me to one of the most common mistakes beginners make: expecting perfection right out of the gate. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It takes time, practice, and a whole lot of trial and error to get the results you want. When I first started playing around with AI, I thought I could just plug in a few prompts and call it a day. Oh, how wrong I was. I once tried to use AI to write a love letter to my girlfriend, and let's just say it didn't go over well. Apparently, "Your beauty is statistically significant" isn't the most romantic thing to say. But don't let that discourage you. The key is to start small and work your way up. Here's a simple exercise to get you started: try using AI to brainstorm ideas for a social media post. Give it a topic, a target audience, and a few key points you want to hit. Then, take the generated ideas and refine them yourself. This will help you get a feel for how to effectively prompt the AI and how to evaluate and improve the content it generates. Speaking of evaluation, here's a quick tip: This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:12:02 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your mind or your sense of humor. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can make a real difference in the quality of your AI responses. I call it the "Before and After" method. Here's how it works: instead of just throwing a vague prompt at the AI and hoping for the best, you give it a clear example of what you don't want, followed by what you do want. For instance, let's say you're trying to generate a product description. You might start with something like, "Before: This is a nice shirt. It's blue. After: This premium cotton shirt features a deep, rich blue that effortlessly elevates any outfit. The breathable fabric and tailored fit ensure all-day comfort and style." By providing this context, you're giving the AI a roadmap to follow, and trust me, it makes a world of difference. I learned this the hard way when I spent hours trying to get a chatbot to write a decent bio for me. It kept spitting out generic nonsense like, "Malachi is a tech enthusiast who loves AI." Well, no kidding. It wasn't until I used the "Before and After" method that I finally got something I could work with. But I digress. Let's move on to a practical use case that might surprise you. Have you ever thought about using AI to help with meal planning and grocery shopping? I know, it sounds a bit bougie, but hear me out. You can feed your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule into an AI tool, and it can generate a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and a shopping list. It's like having a virtual sous chef without the fancy hat. Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "Mal, I can barely trust AI to write a coherent email, let alone plan my meals." And I get it. That brings me to one of the most common mistakes beginners make: expecting perfection right out of the gate. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It takes time, practice, and a whole lot of trial and error to get the results you want. When I first started playing around with AI, I thought I could just plug in a few prompts and call it a day. Oh, how wrong I was. I once tried to use AI to write a love letter to my girlfriend, and let's just say it didn't go over well. Apparently, "Your beauty is statistically significant" isn't the most romantic thing to say. But don't let that discourage you. The key is to start small and work your way up. Here's a simple exercise to get you started: try using AI to brainstorm ideas for a social media post. Give it a topic, a target audience, and a few key points you want to hit. Then, take the generated ideas and refine them yourself. This will help you get a feel for how to effectively prompt the AI and how to evaluate and improve the content it generates. Speaking of evaluation, here's a quick tip: This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 333 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9338745301 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to level up your AI game. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Mal, isn't prompting just asking the AI to do something?" Well, yes and no. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving directions to a friend. If you're vague or confusing, you'll end up at the wrong destination. The same goes for AI. Here's a little before and after action for you. Before I knew better, I'd throw out prompts like "Hey AI, write me a story." The results? Let's just say they were about as exciting as watching paint dry. But then I learned this handy trick: be specific and give context. Instead, I might say "Write a suspenseful short story about a haunted old mansion, focusing on creating a creepy atmosphere." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is churning out spine-chilling tales that would make Stephen King proud. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with the obvious stuff like writing emails or generating cat memes. But have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I mean, why stress over grocery lists when you can have an AI chef whip up a personalized menu based on your preferences and dietary restrictions? Just imagine the looks on your friends' faces when you casually mention that your AI sous chef helped you prepare dinner. But I digress... let's move on to common mistakes. I learned this the hard way when I first started tinkering with AI. I'd get so excited about the possibilities that I'd forget to double-check the output. Rookie move, Mal. Always, and I mean always, proofread and fact-check what the AI generates. Trust me, you don't want to accidentally send your boss a report filled with hilarious but wildly inaccurate information. Not that I've ever done that... moving on! Now, let's get you practicing. Here's a simple exercise to build your AI interaction skills: start a conversation with an AI and try to steer it towards a specific topic. For example, ask the AI to help you plan a themed birthday party. Give it a few details and see how it responds. Then, keep refining your prompts until you've got a party plan that would make even the most discerning party planner proud. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the output make sense and flow logically? Does it actually address what you asked for? And does it bring something new to the table, or is it just regurgitating information? If you spot issues, don't be afraid to tweak your prompts and try again. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is the perfect AI-generated masterpiece. Anyway, back to what actually helps... remember, the key to mastering AI is to keep practicing and learnin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:11:44 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to level up your AI game. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Mal, isn't prompting just asking the AI to do something?" Well, yes and no. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving directions to a friend. If you're vague or confusing, you'll end up at the wrong destination. The same goes for AI. Here's a little before and after action for you. Before I knew better, I'd throw out prompts like "Hey AI, write me a story." The results? Let's just say they were about as exciting as watching paint dry. But then I learned this handy trick: be specific and give context. Instead, I might say "Write a suspenseful short story about a haunted old mansion, focusing on creating a creepy atmosphere." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is churning out spine-chilling tales that would make Stephen King proud. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with the obvious stuff like writing emails or generating cat memes. But have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I mean, why stress over grocery lists when you can have an AI chef whip up a personalized menu based on your preferences and dietary restrictions? Just imagine the looks on your friends' faces when you casually mention that your AI sous chef helped you prepare dinner. But I digress... let's move on to common mistakes. I learned this the hard way when I first started tinkering with AI. I'd get so excited about the possibilities that I'd forget to double-check the output. Rookie move, Mal. Always, and I mean always, proofread and fact-check what the AI generates. Trust me, you don't want to accidentally send your boss a report filled with hilarious but wildly inaccurate information. Not that I've ever done that... moving on! Now, let's get you practicing. Here's a simple exercise to build your AI interaction skills: start a conversation with an AI and try to steer it towards a specific topic. For example, ask the AI to help you plan a themed birthday party. Give it a few details and see how it responds. Then, keep refining your prompts until you've got a party plan that would make even the most discerning party planner proud. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the output make sense and flow logically? Does it actually address what you asked for? And does it bring something new to the table, or is it just regurgitating information? If you spot issues, don't be afraid to tweak your prompts and try again. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is the perfect AI-generated masterpiece. Anyway, back to what actually helps... remember, the key to mastering AI is to keep practicing and learnin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 253 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8747441800 Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly-polished silicon wafer. And trust me, as someone who used to think AI was just a bunch of overhyped nonsense, I know how important it is to keep things real and relatable. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that I like to call "The Specificity Shuffle." When you're chatting with an AI, it's easy to fall into the trap of asking vague, open-ended questions like, "Hey AI, what should I do with my life?" But let's be real and get analog here... that's like asking a magic 8-ball for career advice. Instead, try getting specific with your prompts. For example, instead of asking, "How can I improve my writing?" try something like, "Can you suggest three techniques for making my product descriptions more persuasive?" The more specific you are, the more targeted and helpful the AI's responses will be. I learned this the hard way when I first started tinkering with AI. I'd throw out these broad, generic prompts and then wonder why the AI was giving me equally broad and generic answers. It wasn't until I started getting granular with my requests that I saw a real improvement in the quality of the responses. So, remember: specificity is your friend! Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might not be obvious to beginners. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a captivating social media post for your business? It's like trying to squeeze creativity out of a rock sometimes. But guess what? AI can help with that! By providing the AI with a few key details about your product or service and the tone you're going for, you can generate a bunch of different post ideas to choose from. It's like having a brainstorming buddy who never runs out of steam. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI: over-relying on the technology. It's easy to get caught up in the "gee-whiz" factor of AI and start thinking it can solve all your problems with a snap of its virtual fingers. But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's there to assist and enhance your own skills and knowledge, not replace them entirely. I'll admit, I got a little too AI-happy in the beginning and started using it for everything from writing emails to choosing my outfits. Turns out, AI isn't the best fashion advisor. Anyway, back to what actually helps... If you want to get better at working with AI, try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're familiar with and have the AI generate a short article or explanation about it. Then, go through the generated content and see how it compares to your own knowledge. Look for any inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas where the AI might have missed some nuance. This will help you develop a critical eye for evaluating AI-gene This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 09:12:08 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly-polished silicon wafer. And trust me, as someone who used to think AI was just a bunch of overhyped nonsense, I know how important it is to keep things real and relatable. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that I like to call "The Specificity Shuffle." When you're chatting with an AI, it's easy to fall into the trap of asking vague, open-ended questions like, "Hey AI, what should I do with my life?" But let's be real and get analog here... that's like asking a magic 8-ball for career advice. Instead, try getting specific with your prompts. For example, instead of asking, "How can I improve my writing?" try something like, "Can you suggest three techniques for making my product descriptions more persuasive?" The more specific you are, the more targeted and helpful the AI's responses will be. I learned this the hard way when I first started tinkering with AI. I'd throw out these broad, generic prompts and then wonder why the AI was giving me equally broad and generic answers. It wasn't until I started getting granular with my requests that I saw a real improvement in the quality of the responses. So, remember: specificity is your friend! Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might not be obvious to beginners. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a captivating social media post for your business? It's like trying to squeeze creativity out of a rock sometimes. But guess what? AI can help with that! By providing the AI with a few key details about your product or service and the tone you're going for, you can generate a bunch of different post ideas to choose from. It's like having a brainstorming buddy who never runs out of steam. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI: over-relying on the technology. It's easy to get caught up in the "gee-whiz" factor of AI and start thinking it can solve all your problems with a snap of its virtual fingers. But the truth is, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's there to assist and enhance your own skills and knowledge, not replace them entirely. I'll admit, I got a little too AI-happy in the beginning and started using it for everything from writing emails to choosing my outfits. Turns out, AI isn't the best fashion advisor. Anyway, back to what actually helps... If you want to get better at working with AI, try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're familiar with and have the AI generate a short article or explanation about it. Then, go through the generated content and see how it compares to your own knowledge. Look for any inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas where the AI might have missed some nuance. This will help you develop a critical eye for evaluating AI-gene This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 345 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7050251826 Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting an AI like giving directions to a tourist in your hometown. The more specific and clear you are, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "What's a good restaurant nearby?" try something like, "What's the best family-owned Italian restaurant within a 10-minute walk of the city center, known for their homemade pasta?" I learned this the hard way when I first started playing with AI. My early prompts were about as vague as a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask things like, "Write me a story," and end up with generic tales that put me to sleep faster than a glass of warm milk. But once I got specific, like "Write a dystopian short story set in a world where AI has taken over the ice cream industry," the results were so much more flavorful. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even what's in your fridge. Imagine having a virtual chef who knows you hate cilantro and can whip up a week's worth of recipes using that leftover eggplant you forgot about. It's like having a culinary genie at your fingertips! But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when interacting with AI: forgetting that it's a tool, not a magic wand. Just like you wouldn't expect a hammer to build a house on its own, you can't expect AI to solve all your problems without guidance. I've fallen into this trap myself, thinking I could just throw a bunch of data at an AI and have it spit out the perfect solution. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work that way. To avoid this mistake, try breaking down your problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. Instead of asking an AI to "write my business plan," start with something like "generate a list of potential target markets for my product." Then, use the AI's output as a starting point for your own brainstorming and refine from there. Which brings me to our next point: a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Take a topic you're passionate about, whether it's knitting or space exploration, and try to have a "conversation" with an AI about it. Ask follow-up questions, provide feedback on its responses, and see how far you can take the discussion. This will help you get a feel for how to guide the AI towards more useful and relevant outputs. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to remember that AI is like a mirror: it reflects back w This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:11:56 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can make a world of difference in the responses you get. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting an AI like giving directions to a tourist in your hometown. The more specific and clear you are, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "What's a good restaurant nearby?" try something like, "What's the best family-owned Italian restaurant within a 10-minute walk of the city center, known for their homemade pasta?" I learned this the hard way when I first started playing with AI. My early prompts were about as vague as a politician's campaign promises. I'd ask things like, "Write me a story," and end up with generic tales that put me to sleep faster than a glass of warm milk. But once I got specific, like "Write a dystopian short story set in a world where AI has taken over the ice cream industry," the results were so much more flavorful. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate personalized meal plans based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and even what's in your fridge. Imagine having a virtual chef who knows you hate cilantro and can whip up a week's worth of recipes using that leftover eggplant you forgot about. It's like having a culinary genie at your fingertips! But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when interacting with AI: forgetting that it's a tool, not a magic wand. Just like you wouldn't expect a hammer to build a house on its own, you can't expect AI to solve all your problems without guidance. I've fallen into this trap myself, thinking I could just throw a bunch of data at an AI and have it spit out the perfect solution. Spoiler alert: it doesn't work that way. To avoid this mistake, try breaking down your problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. Instead of asking an AI to "write my business plan," start with something like "generate a list of potential target markets for my product." Then, use the AI's output as a starting point for your own brainstorming and refine from there. Which brings me to our next point: a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Take a topic you're passionate about, whether it's knitting or space exploration, and try to have a "conversation" with an AI about it. Ask follow-up questions, provide feedback on its responses, and see how far you can take the discussion. This will help you get a feel for how to guide the AI towards more useful and relevant outputs. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to remember that AI is like a mirror: it reflects back w This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 321 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5914245587 Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," where we dive into the wild world of artificial intelligence without getting lost in the technobabble. Today, we're talking about a simple yet powerful prompting technique that can take your AI game to the next level. Let's be real and get analog here... Imagine you're at a restaurant, and you order a dish with a bunch of ingredients you can't pronounce. The waiter might give you a puzzled look, but if you simply say, "I want the pasta with the creamy sauce and veggies," you'll get exactly what you want. The same goes for prompting AI. Instead of throwing in every fancy keyword you know, keep it clear and specific. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI tools. I'd input these long, convoluted prompts and end up with responses that made me question my sanity. But then I discovered the power of simplicity. For example, instead of asking, "Generate a comprehensive list of potential use cases for AI-driven automation in the context of streamlining business processes," try something like, "What are 5 ways AI can help small businesses save time on daily tasks?" The difference is night and day. Which brings me to a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yeah, you heard that right. As someone who used to survive on instant noodles and energy drinks, I know the struggle of figuring out what to eat every day. But with AI, you can input your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and boom - you've got a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. It's like having a nutritionist and a personal chef rolled into one. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own touch. It's easy to get carried away with the impressive outputs and forget that AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity. I've been guilty of this myself, churning out generic blog posts and wondering why my traffic was flatlining. The key is to use AI as a starting point, then inject your own personality and insights. Think of it like using a GPS - it can guide you to your destination, but you still have to drive the car. So, here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: pick a topic you're passionate about and create a short article using AI. But before you hit "generate," take a few minutes to jot down your own thoughts and experiences related to the topic. Then, use the AI-generated content as a framework and weave in your own ideas. Not only will this make your content more engaging, but it'll also help you develop a critical eye for evaluating AI outputs. Speaking of evaluation, here's a tip for improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, it works. When you read something aloud, you're more likely to catch awkward phrasing, repetition, and logical inconsistencies. Plus, i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 31 May 2025 09:11:58 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," where we dive into the wild world of artificial intelligence without getting lost in the technobabble. Today, we're talking about a simple yet powerful prompting technique that can take your AI game to the next level. Let's be real and get analog here... Imagine you're at a restaurant, and you order a dish with a bunch of ingredients you can't pronounce. The waiter might give you a puzzled look, but if you simply say, "I want the pasta with the creamy sauce and veggies," you'll get exactly what you want. The same goes for prompting AI. Instead of throwing in every fancy keyword you know, keep it clear and specific. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI tools. I'd input these long, convoluted prompts and end up with responses that made me question my sanity. But then I discovered the power of simplicity. For example, instead of asking, "Generate a comprehensive list of potential use cases for AI-driven automation in the context of streamlining business processes," try something like, "What are 5 ways AI can help small businesses save time on daily tasks?" The difference is night and day. Which brings me to a practical use case you might not have considered: meal planning. Yeah, you heard that right. As someone who used to survive on instant noodles and energy drinks, I know the struggle of figuring out what to eat every day. But with AI, you can input your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and boom - you've got a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. It's like having a nutritionist and a personal chef rolled into one. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own touch. It's easy to get carried away with the impressive outputs and forget that AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity. I've been guilty of this myself, churning out generic blog posts and wondering why my traffic was flatlining. The key is to use AI as a starting point, then inject your own personality and insights. Think of it like using a GPS - it can guide you to your destination, but you still have to drive the car. So, here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: pick a topic you're passionate about and create a short article using AI. But before you hit "generate," take a few minutes to jot down your own thoughts and experiences related to the topic. Then, use the AI-generated content as a framework and weave in your own ideas. Not only will this make your content more engaging, but it'll also help you develop a critical eye for evaluating AI outputs. Speaking of evaluation, here's a tip for improving AI-generated content: read it out loud. I know it sounds silly, but trust me, it works. When you read something aloud, you're more likely to catch awkward phrasing, repetition, and logical inconsistencies. Plus, i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 340 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5904321967 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to drop some practical knowledge on you in this episode of "I am GPTed." Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Great, another tech bro trying to sound smart." But let's be real and get analog here... I used to be a total tech skeptic until I accidentally got pretty decent at using AI tools. So, if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the jargon and hype, you've come to the right place. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously improve the responses you get from AI. When I first started, my prompts were a mess. I'd throw in every keyword I could think of and hope for the best. But then I learned the power of being specific and giving context. For example, instead of just asking, "What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich?" try something like, "As a busy college student with limited kitchen supplies, what's the most efficient way to make a tasty grilled cheese sandwich using only a microwave and basic ingredients?" The difference in the AI's response is like night and day. Trust me, I've got the before and after examples to prove it. Now, let's dive into a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a sincere apology email after you accidentally hit "reply all" and shared your honest thoughts about your boss's new haircut? No? Just me? Well, anyway, AI can help with that. By giving the AI a few key details about the situation and the tone you're going for, it can generate a thoughtful and professional apology that might just save your job. I learned this the hard way when... actually, let's move on. One common mistake I see beginners make is treating AI like a magic genie that can grant any wish. They'll ask for something super vague like, "Write me a bestselling novel," and then get frustrated when the AI doesn't deliver a masterpiece. The key is to break down your request into smaller, more manageable tasks. Start by asking the AI to generate a basic outline or a character description, and then build from there. And don't forget to give feedback and refine your prompts along the way. I definitely made this mistake early on, and I've got the folder of half-baked AI novel attempts to show for it. If you're looking to practice and build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: Try using AI to create a personalized meal plan based on your dietary preferences, budget, and cooking skills. Start by giving the AI a few key details about your needs and constraints, and then see what it comes up with. Don't be afraid to ask for revisions or clarifications until you get a plan that works for you. This exercise not only helps you get more comfortable with prompting, but it might also save you from another night of ramen noodles and regret. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. It's easy to get caught up in the "wow" factor of seeing the AI spit out coherent This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 24 May 2025 09:11:57 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to drop some practical knowledge on you in this episode of "I am GPTed." Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Great, another tech bro trying to sound smart." But let's be real and get analog here... I used to be a total tech skeptic until I accidentally got pretty decent at using AI tools. So, if you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the jargon and hype, you've come to the right place. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously improve the responses you get from AI. When I first started, my prompts were a mess. I'd throw in every keyword I could think of and hope for the best. But then I learned the power of being specific and giving context. For example, instead of just asking, "What's the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich?" try something like, "As a busy college student with limited kitchen supplies, what's the most efficient way to make a tasty grilled cheese sandwich using only a microwave and basic ingredients?" The difference in the AI's response is like night and day. Trust me, I've got the before and after examples to prove it. Now, let's dive into a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a sincere apology email after you accidentally hit "reply all" and shared your honest thoughts about your boss's new haircut? No? Just me? Well, anyway, AI can help with that. By giving the AI a few key details about the situation and the tone you're going for, it can generate a thoughtful and professional apology that might just save your job. I learned this the hard way when... actually, let's move on. One common mistake I see beginners make is treating AI like a magic genie that can grant any wish. They'll ask for something super vague like, "Write me a bestselling novel," and then get frustrated when the AI doesn't deliver a masterpiece. The key is to break down your request into smaller, more manageable tasks. Start by asking the AI to generate a basic outline or a character description, and then build from there. And don't forget to give feedback and refine your prompts along the way. I definitely made this mistake early on, and I've got the folder of half-baked AI novel attempts to show for it. If you're looking to practice and build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: Try using AI to create a personalized meal plan based on your dietary preferences, budget, and cooking skills. Start by giving the AI a few key details about your needs and constraints, and then see what it comes up with. Don't be afraid to ask for revisions or clarifications until you get a plan that works for you. This exercise not only helps you get more comfortable with prompting, but it might also save you from another night of ramen noodles and regret. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. It's easy to get caught up in the "wow" factor of seeing the AI spit out coherent This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 313 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3439877609 Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know the word "technique" might make it sound complicated, but trust me, it's not rocket science. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like ordering at a restaurant. If you just walk in and say, "Give me food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you're specific and say, "I'd like the veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries," you're more likely to get what you want. It's the same with AI. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat who accidentally changes the course of history." Boom! Suddenly, you've got a quirky tale that's actually interesting to read. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting bland, generic responses until I started getting specific with my prompts. But what can you actually use AI for? Plenty of things! One practical use case that might not be obvious is using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. Just feed it some info about your dietary preferences, allergies, and what's already in your fridge, and watch it whip up a week's worth of recipes and a shopping list. No more staring blankly into your pantry, wondering what to make for dinner. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI can read your mind. I've been there, folks. You think, "Hey, the AI should know what I mean!" But the truth is, AI is smart, but it's not psychic. You gotta communicate clearly. That means providing context, being specific, and breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps. So, how can you practice and improve your AI skills? Here's a simple exercise: start a conversation with an AI and try to keep it going for at least 10 exchanges. Focus on asking follow-up questions, providing relevant information, and steering the conversation in interesting directions. It's like having a text-based improv session with a robot, and it's surprisingly fun! Lastly, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. The key here is to read it with a critical eye. Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Is it well-structured? Does it actually answer the question or accomplish the task at hand? Remember, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to review and refine the output. But I digress... the point is, AI is here to help, not to replace human creativity and critical thinking. Anyway, back to what actually helps... which brings me to a personal anecdote. When I first started using AI for writing, I thought it would be a breeze. I'd just punch in a topic and let the AI do all the work. Boy, was I wrong! I ended up with a bunch of generic, nonsensical paragraphs that made me sound like a rob This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 20 May 2025 09:11:58 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know the word "technique" might make it sound complicated, but trust me, it's not rocket science. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like ordering at a restaurant. If you just walk in and say, "Give me food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you're specific and say, "I'd like the veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries," you're more likely to get what you want. It's the same with AI. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat who accidentally changes the course of history." Boom! Suddenly, you've got a quirky tale that's actually interesting to read. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting bland, generic responses until I started getting specific with my prompts. But what can you actually use AI for? Plenty of things! One practical use case that might not be obvious is using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. Just feed it some info about your dietary preferences, allergies, and what's already in your fridge, and watch it whip up a week's worth of recipes and a shopping list. No more staring blankly into your pantry, wondering what to make for dinner. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI can read your mind. I've been there, folks. You think, "Hey, the AI should know what I mean!" But the truth is, AI is smart, but it's not psychic. You gotta communicate clearly. That means providing context, being specific, and breaking down complex tasks into smaller steps. So, how can you practice and improve your AI skills? Here's a simple exercise: start a conversation with an AI and try to keep it going for at least 10 exchanges. Focus on asking follow-up questions, providing relevant information, and steering the conversation in interesting directions. It's like having a text-based improv session with a robot, and it's surprisingly fun! Lastly, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. The key here is to read it with a critical eye. Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Is it well-structured? Does it actually answer the question or accomplish the task at hand? Remember, AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to review and refine the output. But I digress... the point is, AI is here to help, not to replace human creativity and critical thinking. Anyway, back to what actually helps... which brings me to a personal anecdote. When I first started using AI for writing, I thought it would be a breeze. I'd just punch in a topic and let the AI do all the work. Boy, was I wrong! I ended up with a bunch of generic, nonsensical paragraphs that made me sound like a rob This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 314 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6525324555 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you level up your AI game. Let's be real and get analog here... I'm not gonna bore you with a bunch of tech jargon that'll make your eyes glaze over. Instead, we'll focus on the good stuff - the things that actually make a difference when you're trying to get AI to do what you want. First up, let's talk about prompting. Now, I learned this the hard way when I first started playing around with AI. I'd type in some vague, half-baked request and then act surprised when the AI gave me a bunch of nonsense back. But here's the thing: if you want good results, you gotta give good prompts. It's like asking a friend for a favor - if you're clear and specific, they're more likely to help you out. So, what does a good prompt look like? Well, let me give you an example. Instead of saying, "Write me a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling robot who falls in love with a toaster, set in a dystopian future." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a lot more to work with, and you're more likely to get something interesting back. But I digress... let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever been stuck trying to write a thank-you note or a birthday message? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate personalized messages in seconds. Just give it a few details about the person and the occasion, and watch the magic happen. It's like having a team of tiny robot ghostwriters living in your computer. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I've definitely been guilty of this one myself. It's the old "set it and forget it" mentality. You know, where you give the AI a task and then just blindly accept whatever it spits out. But here's the thing: AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. You still need to review and edit the output to make sure it makes sense and fits your needs. So, how can you practice and build your AI interaction skills? Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in, and have a conversation with the AI about it. Ask questions, provide feedback, and see how the AI responds. The more you interact with it, the better you'll get at figuring out what works and what doesn't. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I've found helpful is to read the output out loud. If it sounds weird or clunky, chances are it needs some work. Another thing to look for is consistency - does the tone and style match what you were going for? If not, try tweaking your prompt or providing more specific guidance. Anyway, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to generate social media posts for my business, I thought I was hot stuff. I cranked out a bun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 17 May 2025 09:11:53 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you level up your AI game. Let's be real and get analog here... I'm not gonna bore you with a bunch of tech jargon that'll make your eyes glaze over. Instead, we'll focus on the good stuff - the things that actually make a difference when you're trying to get AI to do what you want. First up, let's talk about prompting. Now, I learned this the hard way when I first started playing around with AI. I'd type in some vague, half-baked request and then act surprised when the AI gave me a bunch of nonsense back. But here's the thing: if you want good results, you gotta give good prompts. It's like asking a friend for a favor - if you're clear and specific, they're more likely to help you out. So, what does a good prompt look like? Well, let me give you an example. Instead of saying, "Write me a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling robot who falls in love with a toaster, set in a dystopian future." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a lot more to work with, and you're more likely to get something interesting back. But I digress... let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever been stuck trying to write a thank-you note or a birthday message? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate personalized messages in seconds. Just give it a few details about the person and the occasion, and watch the magic happen. It's like having a team of tiny robot ghostwriters living in your computer. Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I've definitely been guilty of this one myself. It's the old "set it and forget it" mentality. You know, where you give the AI a task and then just blindly accept whatever it spits out. But here's the thing: AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. You still need to review and edit the output to make sure it makes sense and fits your needs. So, how can you practice and build your AI interaction skills? Try this simple exercise: pick a topic you're interested in, and have a conversation with the AI about it. Ask questions, provide feedback, and see how the AI responds. The more you interact with it, the better you'll get at figuring out what works and what doesn't. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I've found helpful is to read the output out loud. If it sounds weird or clunky, chances are it needs some work. Another thing to look for is consistency - does the tone and style match what you were going for? If not, try tweaking your prompt or providing more specific guidance. Anyway, that's all for now, folks. But before I go, let me leave you with a quick personal anecdote. When I first started using AI to generate social media posts for my business, I thought I was hot stuff. I cranked out a bun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 264 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8480081817 Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed" where we dive into the wild world of artificial intelligence without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and more. So, let's get started! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. When crafting prompts, specificity is key. Instead of asking for a "good" solution, try asking for the "most effective" or "most efficient" one. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting mediocre responses to my vague prompts. Once I started being more specific, the quality of the outputs skyrocketed. For example, instead of asking "How can I improve my time management skills?" try "What are the top 3 most effective time management techniques for busy professionals?" The difference is night and day, trust me. Now, let's talk practical use cases. While AI is great for tasks like writing and data analysis, it can also be a lifesaver for more mundane things. Like, have you ever struggled to come up with a catchy subject line for an email? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate attention-grabbing subject lines in seconds. Just provide some context about the email's content and let the AI work its magic. It's like having a tiny marketing guru in your pocket. But, as with any tool, there are pitfalls to avoid. One common mistake beginners make is accepting AI-generated content without reviewing it carefully. Remember, AI is impressive but not infallible. It can make factual errors or produce content that doesn't quite fit your needs. Always take the time to read through the outputs and make edits as needed. I once sent out an email with an AI-generated subject line that had a glaring typo. Talk about embarrassing! To help you get more comfortable interacting with AI, here's a simple exercise. Take a topic you're interested in, like gardening or cooking, and generate a list of related questions. Then, use AI to answer those questions and compare the responses to what you already know. This will give you a sense of the AI's knowledge base and help you spot any inaccuracies. Plus, it's a fun way to learn something new! Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always have a clear goal in mind. Whether you're generating product descriptions or social media posts, know what you want to achieve before you start prompting. This will help you create more targeted prompts and evaluate the outputs more effectively. And don't be afraid to iterate! If the first response isn't quite right, try tweaking your prompt and generating new content until you get the desired result. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is an incredibly powerful tool, but it's not a magic wand. It takes practice, patience, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. Trust me, I've made plenty! But the more you engage with A This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 16 May 2025 18:36:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed" where we dive into the wild world of artificial intelligence without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and more. So, let's get started! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. When crafting prompts, specificity is key. Instead of asking for a "good" solution, try asking for the "most effective" or "most efficient" one. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting mediocre responses to my vague prompts. Once I started being more specific, the quality of the outputs skyrocketed. For example, instead of asking "How can I improve my time management skills?" try "What are the top 3 most effective time management techniques for busy professionals?" The difference is night and day, trust me. Now, let's talk practical use cases. While AI is great for tasks like writing and data analysis, it can also be a lifesaver for more mundane things. Like, have you ever struggled to come up with a catchy subject line for an email? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate attention-grabbing subject lines in seconds. Just provide some context about the email's content and let the AI work its magic. It's like having a tiny marketing guru in your pocket. But, as with any tool, there are pitfalls to avoid. One common mistake beginners make is accepting AI-generated content without reviewing it carefully. Remember, AI is impressive but not infallible. It can make factual errors or produce content that doesn't quite fit your needs. Always take the time to read through the outputs and make edits as needed. I once sent out an email with an AI-generated subject line that had a glaring typo. Talk about embarrassing! To help you get more comfortable interacting with AI, here's a simple exercise. Take a topic you're interested in, like gardening or cooking, and generate a list of related questions. Then, use AI to answer those questions and compare the responses to what you already know. This will give you a sense of the AI's knowledge base and help you spot any inaccuracies. Plus, it's a fun way to learn something new! Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always have a clear goal in mind. Whether you're generating product descriptions or social media posts, know what you want to achieve before you start prompting. This will help you create more targeted prompts and evaluate the outputs more effectively. And don't be afraid to iterate! If the first response isn't quite right, try tweaking your prompt and generating new content until you get the desired result. Let's be real and get analog here... AI is an incredibly powerful tool, but it's not a magic wand. It takes practice, patience, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes. Trust me, I've made plenty! But the more you engage with A This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 297 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3386292765 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into practical AI advice that even a former tech skeptic like myself can understand. Today, we're going to talk about a simple prompting technique that can level up your AI game, a use case you might not have considered, a common mistake to avoid, an exercise to sharpen your skills, and a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. So, let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can significantly improve the responses you get from AI. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving directions to a friend. If you're vague or unclear, you'll likely end up at the wrong destination. The same goes for AI. One technique I've found super helpful is what I call "the sandwich method." Start with a clear, specific instruction, then provide your input or question, and finish with another clear instruction. It's like putting your question between two slices of context bread. For example, instead of saying, "Write a poem," try something like, "Create a 4-stanza rhyming poem with vivid nature imagery in the style of Robert Frost about the changing seasons." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting generic, boring poems until I finally got specific with my prompts. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a captivating dating profile? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate multiple unique profiles based on your personal info and let AI highlight your best qualities. Is it cheating? Nah, think of it as a high-tech wingman. Just make sure to proofread and add your personal touch. No one wants to date a robot... unless you're into that sort of thing. But I digress... Moving on to a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding their own spin. It's easy to get caught up in the "wow factor" of AI-generated content and just use it as-is. But the real magic happens when you use AI as a starting point and then infuse your own personality and knowledge. I'll admit, I've fallen into this trap before. I once used an AI-generated email template word-for-word, and let's just say it didn't quite land with my boss. Lesson learned: always add your human touch. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and generate a short blog post using AI. Then, take that generated post and rewrite it in your own voice, adding personal anecdotes, opinions, and insights. This will help you get comfortable with using AI as a tool rather than a crutch. Think of it like using a recipe to cook a meal – the recipe is a guide, but you add your own flair and seasoning to make it yours. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 13 May 2025 09:11:54 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into practical AI advice that even a former tech skeptic like myself can understand. Today, we're going to talk about a simple prompting technique that can level up your AI game, a use case you might not have considered, a common mistake to avoid, an exercise to sharpen your skills, and a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. So, let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can significantly improve the responses you get from AI. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving directions to a friend. If you're vague or unclear, you'll likely end up at the wrong destination. The same goes for AI. One technique I've found super helpful is what I call "the sandwich method." Start with a clear, specific instruction, then provide your input or question, and finish with another clear instruction. It's like putting your question between two slices of context bread. For example, instead of saying, "Write a poem," try something like, "Create a 4-stanza rhyming poem with vivid nature imagery in the style of Robert Frost about the changing seasons." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting generic, boring poems until I finally got specific with my prompts. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a captivating dating profile? I know I have. But with AI, you can generate multiple unique profiles based on your personal info and let AI highlight your best qualities. Is it cheating? Nah, think of it as a high-tech wingman. Just make sure to proofread and add your personal touch. No one wants to date a robot... unless you're into that sort of thing. But I digress... Moving on to a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding their own spin. It's easy to get caught up in the "wow factor" of AI-generated content and just use it as-is. But the real magic happens when you use AI as a starting point and then infuse your own personality and knowledge. I'll admit, I've fallen into this trap before. I once used an AI-generated email template word-for-word, and let's just say it didn't quite land with my boss. Lesson learned: always add your human touch. So, how can you practice and improve your AI interaction skills? Here's a simple exercise: pick a topic you're passionate about and generate a short blog post using AI. Then, take that generated post and rewrite it in your own voice, adding personal anecdotes, opinions, and insights. This will help you get comfortable with using AI as a tool rather than a crutch. Think of it like using a recipe to cook a meal – the recipe is a guide, but you add your own flair and seasoning to make it yours. Lastly, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 310 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5971347086 Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI, even if you're a total beginner. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving instructions to a toddler. The clearer and more specific you are, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "What's the weather like today?" try something like, "What's the current temperature and weather conditions in New York City?" I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI for recipe ideas and ended up with a list of ingredients instead of actual recipes. Rookie mistake. Now, let's explore a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered - writing cover letters. I know, I know, it sounds like a snooze fest, but hear me out. With AI, you can generate personalized cover letters in a fraction of the time it would take you to write them from scratch. Just feed the AI some key information about your skills and the job description, and voila! But I digress... the point is, AI can be a game-changer for tedious tasks like this. Moving on to a common mistake beginners make - overwzrelying on AI without fact-checking or editing. It's easy to get caught up in the hype and assume that everything an AI spits out is pure gold. But the truth is, AI can make mistakes or generate content that sounds good but isn't entirely accurate. I once used an AI to write a blog post about blockchain, and it confidently stated that Bitcoin was invented in the 1990s. Yikes. Anyway, back to what actually helps... always take the time to review and verify the information generated by AI. Now, let's dive into a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Try using AI to brainstorm ideas for a fictional story. Start by giving the AI a basic premise, like "a mystery set in a small town," and ask it to generate a list of potential characters, settings, and plot points. Then, pick your favorites and ask the AI to expand on them. This exercise will help you get comfortable with iterating and refining your prompts to get the best results. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always read the output out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or inconsistencies that might not be obvious at first glance. Another trick is to ask yourself, "Does this sound like something a human would write?" If the answer is no, it's time to tweak your prompts or edit the content. Alright, folks, that's all for today. Remember, the key to mastering AI is to start small, be specific with your prompts, and always review and refine the output. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. If I can figu This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 10 May 2025 09:11:48 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI, even if you're a total beginner. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI. Let's be real and get analog here... think of prompting like giving instructions to a toddler. The clearer and more specific you are, the better the results. For example, instead of asking, "What's the weather like today?" try something like, "What's the current temperature and weather conditions in New York City?" I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI for recipe ideas and ended up with a list of ingredients instead of actual recipes. Rookie mistake. Now, let's explore a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered - writing cover letters. I know, I know, it sounds like a snooze fest, but hear me out. With AI, you can generate personalized cover letters in a fraction of the time it would take you to write them from scratch. Just feed the AI some key information about your skills and the job description, and voila! But I digress... the point is, AI can be a game-changer for tedious tasks like this. Moving on to a common mistake beginners make - overwzrelying on AI without fact-checking or editing. It's easy to get caught up in the hype and assume that everything an AI spits out is pure gold. But the truth is, AI can make mistakes or generate content that sounds good but isn't entirely accurate. I once used an AI to write a blog post about blockchain, and it confidently stated that Bitcoin was invented in the 1990s. Yikes. Anyway, back to what actually helps... always take the time to review and verify the information generated by AI. Now, let's dive into a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Try using AI to brainstorm ideas for a fictional story. Start by giving the AI a basic premise, like "a mystery set in a small town," and ask it to generate a list of potential characters, settings, and plot points. Then, pick your favorites and ask the AI to expand on them. This exercise will help you get comfortable with iterating and refining your prompts to get the best results. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to always read the output out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or inconsistencies that might not be obvious at first glance. Another trick is to ask yourself, "Does this sound like something a human would write?" If the answer is no, it's time to tweak your prompts or edit the content. Alright, folks, that's all for today. Remember, the key to mastering AI is to start small, be specific with your prompts, and always review and refine the output. This is Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, signing off. If I can figu This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 253 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3818971297 Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, coming at you with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your mind or your sense of humor. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can really level up your AI game. When you're crafting prompts, specificity is your best friend. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say "I want food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you say, "I'd like the grilled salmon with a side of roasted veggies and a lemon wedge," you're much more likely to get what you want. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI, "What are some good beach vacations?" try, "Suggest three affordable beach destinations in the Caribbean with great snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back vibe." The more specific you are, the better the AI can deliver. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I ended up with a 5-page essay on the history of sandcastles instead of actual vacation ideas. Now, let's talk about a practical use case that might surprise you. AI isn't just for high-tech hijinks; it can also help with everyday tasks. Like, have you ever struggled to write a polite but firm email to a coworker who keeps "forgetting" to refill the coffee pot? Well, AI can help with that! Just give it a prompt like, "Write a professional email reminder to a colleague about office kitchen etiquette, specifically mentioning the importance of refilling the coffee pot after use." Boom! Awkward confrontation avoided, and you're the office hero. You're welcome. But hey, even heroes make mistakes. One common beginner blunder is falling for the "more is better" trap. It's tempting to think that the longer your prompt, the better the result. But just like with my Aunt Mildred's fruitcake, sometimes less is more. Overloading your prompts with unnecessary details can actually confuse the AI and lead to some wacky outputs. I once asked for a "short, funny joke about cats," and ended up with a 3-page stand-up routine that included way too many hairball references. Yikes. So, how can you hone your AI skills without accidentally creating a digital Frankenstein? Try this simple exercise: take a topic you know well, like your favorite hobby or a current event, and practice writing concise, clear prompts related to that subject. For example, "Give me a 50-word summary of the key points in the latest [insert your favorite sport] championship game." Then, evaluate the AI's response. Is it accurate? Relevant? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like playing fetch with a very smart dog... minus the drool. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to remember that AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to review and refine the output. One tip is to read the content out loud. If it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 03 May 2025 09:12:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, coming at you with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you navigate the wild world of AI without losing your mind or your sense of humor. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can really level up your AI game. When you're crafting prompts, specificity is your best friend. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say "I want food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you say, "I'd like the grilled salmon with a side of roasted veggies and a lemon wedge," you're much more likely to get what you want. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI, "What are some good beach vacations?" try, "Suggest three affordable beach destinations in the Caribbean with great snorkeling, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back vibe." The more specific you are, the better the AI can deliver. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I ended up with a 5-page essay on the history of sandcastles instead of actual vacation ideas. Now, let's talk about a practical use case that might surprise you. AI isn't just for high-tech hijinks; it can also help with everyday tasks. Like, have you ever struggled to write a polite but firm email to a coworker who keeps "forgetting" to refill the coffee pot? Well, AI can help with that! Just give it a prompt like, "Write a professional email reminder to a colleague about office kitchen etiquette, specifically mentioning the importance of refilling the coffee pot after use." Boom! Awkward confrontation avoided, and you're the office hero. You're welcome. But hey, even heroes make mistakes. One common beginner blunder is falling for the "more is better" trap. It's tempting to think that the longer your prompt, the better the result. But just like with my Aunt Mildred's fruitcake, sometimes less is more. Overloading your prompts with unnecessary details can actually confuse the AI and lead to some wacky outputs. I once asked for a "short, funny joke about cats," and ended up with a 3-page stand-up routine that included way too many hairball references. Yikes. So, how can you hone your AI skills without accidentally creating a digital Frankenstein? Try this simple exercise: take a topic you know well, like your favorite hobby or a current event, and practice writing concise, clear prompts related to that subject. For example, "Give me a 50-word summary of the key points in the latest [insert your favorite sport] championship game." Then, evaluate the AI's response. Is it accurate? Relevant? If not, tweak your prompt and try again. It's like playing fetch with a very smart dog... minus the drool. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to remember that AI is a tool, not a magic wand. It's up to you to review and refine the output. One tip is to read the content out loud. If it soun This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 311 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1110601768 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed". Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to level up your AI game. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI. It's all about being specific and clear with your instructions. Let me give you a before and after example. Before, I might have said something like, "Hey AI, write me a blog post about gardening." Pretty vague, right? The AI would probably spit out some generic nonsense. But now, I've learned to be more specific. I'll say, "Write a 500-word blog post about the top 5 easy-to-grow vegetables for beginner gardeners. Include a brief description of each vegetable and tips for planting and care." Boom! The AI now has a clear framework to work with, and the output is much more focused and useful. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a compelling bio for your social media profiles or website? I know I have. It's like trying to summarize your entire life in a few sentences while also trying to sound impressive and witty. It's a nightmare. But guess what? AI can help with that. Just feed it some information about yourself, your background, and your goals, and it can generate a solid bio for you to start with. You can then tweak and refine it to make it sound more like you. It's a huge time-saver and can help you overcome that initial writer's block. But I digress. Let's move on to a common mistake that beginners make when working with AI. I learned this the hard way when I first started. I would take the AI-generated content and use it as-is without any editing or fact-checking. Big mistake. AI can be incredibly helpful, but it's not perfect. It can sometimes generate incorrect information or just plain weird stuff. Always take the time to review and edit the content before using it. Trust me, it'll save you from some embarrassing situations. Alright, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise you can do to build your AI interaction skills. Take a topic you're interested in, like cooking or travel. Then, practice giving the AI different prompts related to that topic. For example, you could ask for a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations in Europe or for a step-by-step recipe for making homemade pasta. Pay attention to how the AI responds to different types of prompts and try to refine your instructions to get better results. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I've found helpful is to read the content out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing or sentences that don't quite make sense. Another thing to look for is the overall structure and flow of the content. Does it have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion? Does it stay on topic and provide valuable inform This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:12:03 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed". Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to level up your AI game. Trust me, if I can figure this stuff out, anyone can. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can dramatically improve the responses you get from AI. It's all about being specific and clear with your instructions. Let me give you a before and after example. Before, I might have said something like, "Hey AI, write me a blog post about gardening." Pretty vague, right? The AI would probably spit out some generic nonsense. But now, I've learned to be more specific. I'll say, "Write a 500-word blog post about the top 5 easy-to-grow vegetables for beginner gardeners. Include a brief description of each vegetable and tips for planting and care." Boom! The AI now has a clear framework to work with, and the output is much more focused and useful. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a compelling bio for your social media profiles or website? I know I have. It's like trying to summarize your entire life in a few sentences while also trying to sound impressive and witty. It's a nightmare. But guess what? AI can help with that. Just feed it some information about yourself, your background, and your goals, and it can generate a solid bio for you to start with. You can then tweak and refine it to make it sound more like you. It's a huge time-saver and can help you overcome that initial writer's block. But I digress. Let's move on to a common mistake that beginners make when working with AI. I learned this the hard way when I first started. I would take the AI-generated content and use it as-is without any editing or fact-checking. Big mistake. AI can be incredibly helpful, but it's not perfect. It can sometimes generate incorrect information or just plain weird stuff. Always take the time to review and edit the content before using it. Trust me, it'll save you from some embarrassing situations. Alright, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise you can do to build your AI interaction skills. Take a topic you're interested in, like cooking or travel. Then, practice giving the AI different prompts related to that topic. For example, you could ask for a list of the top 10 must-visit destinations in Europe or for a step-by-step recipe for making homemade pasta. Pay attention to how the AI responds to different types of prompts and try to refine your instructions to get better results. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I've found helpful is to read the content out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing or sentences that don't quite make sense. Another thing to look for is the overall structure and flow of the content. Does it have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion? Does it stay on topic and provide valuable inform This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 356 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9881863694 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can really up your AI game. It's called "progressive prompting," and trust me, it's not as fancy as it sounds. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like cooking a meal. You don't just throw all the ingredients in at once and hope for the best, right? Nah, you add things step by step, tasting as you go, until you've got a Michelin-star-worthy dish. Progressive prompting is the same deal. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI to "write a blog post about the benefits of meditation," start with something like, "List five benefits of meditation." Then, take that output and feed it back in with, "For each benefit, provide a brief explanation and a real-life example." Finally, you might say, "Use the previous information to create a well-structured blog post with an introduction and conclusion." See? Step by step, tasting as you go. I learned this the hard way when I tried to get an AI to write my entire memoir in one go. Trust me, it wasn't pretty. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with your everyday writing tasks, like emails or reports. I know, I know, it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's real, and it's incredibly helpful. You can use AI to generate outlines, brainstorm ideas, or even polish up your grammar and style. It's like having a personal writing assistant, minus the coffee runs and the judgy looks when you use "who" instead of "whom." But before you go AI-wild, let me warn you about a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on the AI. It's easy to get caught up in the "ooh, shiny!" factor and just accept whatever the AI spits out. But remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. Always review and edit the output, and don't be afraid to tweak or even discard what doesn't work. I once used an AI to write a love letter to my partner, and let's just say I'm lucky they have a good sense of humor. So, how can you practice and improve your AI skills? Here's a simple exercise: take a piece of writing you've done recently, like an email or a social media post, and try rewriting it with the help of an AI. Compare the original and the AI-assisted version, and see what you can learn from the differences. Maybe the AI helped you tighten up your sentences, or maybe it suggested a new angle you hadn't considered. The more you practice, the better you'll get at leveraging AI to enhance your own writing. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the output make sense and flow logically? Does it actually address the prompt or question yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:12:03 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can really up your AI game. It's called "progressive prompting," and trust me, it's not as fancy as it sounds. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like cooking a meal. You don't just throw all the ingredients in at once and hope for the best, right? Nah, you add things step by step, tasting as you go, until you've got a Michelin-star-worthy dish. Progressive prompting is the same deal. Here's an example: instead of asking an AI to "write a blog post about the benefits of meditation," start with something like, "List five benefits of meditation." Then, take that output and feed it back in with, "For each benefit, provide a brief explanation and a real-life example." Finally, you might say, "Use the previous information to create a well-structured blog post with an introduction and conclusion." See? Step by step, tasting as you go. I learned this the hard way when I tried to get an AI to write my entire memoir in one go. Trust me, it wasn't pretty. Now, let's talk about a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with your everyday writing tasks, like emails or reports. I know, I know, it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's real, and it's incredibly helpful. You can use AI to generate outlines, brainstorm ideas, or even polish up your grammar and style. It's like having a personal writing assistant, minus the coffee runs and the judgy looks when you use "who" instead of "whom." But before you go AI-wild, let me warn you about a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on the AI. It's easy to get caught up in the "ooh, shiny!" factor and just accept whatever the AI spits out. But remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. Always review and edit the output, and don't be afraid to tweak or even discard what doesn't work. I once used an AI to write a love letter to my partner, and let's just say I'm lucky they have a good sense of humor. So, how can you practice and improve your AI skills? Here's a simple exercise: take a piece of writing you've done recently, like an email or a social media post, and try rewriting it with the help of an AI. Compare the original and the AI-assisted version, and see what you can learn from the differences. Maybe the AI helped you tighten up your sentences, or maybe it suggested a new angle you hadn't considered. The more you practice, the better you'll get at leveraging AI to enhance your own writing. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to look for coherence, relevance, and originality. Does the output make sense and flow logically? Does it actually address the prompt or question yo This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 355 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5542303061 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to dive into another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and exercises to sharpen your AI skills. Let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously up your AI game. It's all about being specific and clear in your instructions. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering a sandwich at the deli. If you just say "gimme a sandwich," you might end up with something you don't like. But if you say "I'd like a turkey club on whole wheat, light mayo, extra tomato," you're more likely to get what you want. Same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "Write a 500-word fantasy story set in a magical forest, featuring a brave rabbit protagonist who must outsmart an evil fox sorcerer." The more details you provide, the better the AI can deliver. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I kept getting stories about robots instead of the fairytale I wanted. Stupid robots. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with obvious stuff like writing and research, but have you ever thought about using it for meal planning? I mean, why stress over what to cook when you can just ask an AI to generate a week's worth of recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients? Boom, shopping list done, and no more staring blankly into the fridge wondering what to make. You're welcome. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI is perfect. Spoiler alert: it's not. AI can generate some impressive content, but it can also make mistakes or produce biased results. That's why it's crucial to always review and fact-check AI-generated content before using it. I once published an article full of AI-generated "facts" without double-checking them. Turns out, most of them were totally wrong. Embarrassing, right? Don't be like me, kids. Anyway, back to what actually helps... let's do a quick exercise to practice your AI skills. Take a simple task, like writing a product description for a new smartphone. First, try prompting the AI with just the basic info, like "Write a description for the XYZ Phone." Then, try again with more specific details, like "Write a 200-word description for the XYZ Phone, highlighting its 48MP camera, 5G capabilities, and long battery life. Use a friendly, conversational tone and include a call-to-action to pre-order now." Compare the results and see how the extra details make a difference. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some tweaking. Also, don't be afraid to edit and refine the AI's output. It's meant to be a starting point, not a finished product. I like to think of it as a collaboration between human and machine. The AI doe This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:11:55 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, ready to dive into another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and exercises to sharpen your AI skills. Let's get started! First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously up your AI game. It's all about being specific and clear in your instructions. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering a sandwich at the deli. If you just say "gimme a sandwich," you might end up with something you don't like. But if you say "I'd like a turkey club on whole wheat, light mayo, extra tomato," you're more likely to get what you want. Same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "Write a 500-word fantasy story set in a magical forest, featuring a brave rabbit protagonist who must outsmart an evil fox sorcerer." The more details you provide, the better the AI can deliver. Trust me, I learned this the hard way when I kept getting stories about robots instead of the fairytale I wanted. Stupid robots. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with obvious stuff like writing and research, but have you ever thought about using it for meal planning? I mean, why stress over what to cook when you can just ask an AI to generate a week's worth of recipes based on your dietary preferences and available ingredients? Boom, shopping list done, and no more staring blankly into the fridge wondering what to make. You're welcome. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI is perfect. Spoiler alert: it's not. AI can generate some impressive content, but it can also make mistakes or produce biased results. That's why it's crucial to always review and fact-check AI-generated content before using it. I once published an article full of AI-generated "facts" without double-checking them. Turns out, most of them were totally wrong. Embarrassing, right? Don't be like me, kids. Anyway, back to what actually helps... let's do a quick exercise to practice your AI skills. Take a simple task, like writing a product description for a new smartphone. First, try prompting the AI with just the basic info, like "Write a description for the XYZ Phone." Then, try again with more specific details, like "Write a 200-word description for the XYZ Phone, highlighting its 48MP camera, 5G capabilities, and long battery life. Use a friendly, conversational tone and include a call-to-action to pre-order now." Compare the results and see how the extra details make a difference. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to read it out loud. If it sounds awkward or robotic, it probably needs some tweaking. Also, don't be afraid to edit and refine the AI's output. It's meant to be a starting point, not a finished product. I like to think of it as a collaboration between human and machine. The AI doe This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 285 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6996251335 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's your favorite Misfit Master of AI, Malachi, back with another installment of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly polished silicon chip. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first started tinkering with AI, my prompts were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. But after some trial and error (mostly error), I discovered the power of being specific and breaking things down step-by-step. Here's an example: Instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like, "Generate a 500-word science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where humans have merged with AI, focusing on the main character's internal struggle." The more details you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver what you're looking for. But prompting is just the tip of the AI iceberg. Let's talk about a practical use case that might not be obvious to beginners. Have you ever considered using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists? I know, I know, it sounds like something out of a Jetsons episode, but hear me out. You can feed an AI your dietary preferences, allergies, and the ingredients you have on hand, and it'll whip up a personalized meal plan and shopping list faster than you can say "gigabytes." It's like having a personal chef and nutritionist rolled into one, minus the fancy hat and the judgment when you reach for that third slice of pizza. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding their own human touch. I learned this the hard way when I used an AI to generate a love letter for my high school crush. Let's just say the AI's idea of romance involved a lot of references to microchips and algorithms. Needless to say, that relationship crashed and burned faster than a buggy software update. The key is to use AI as a tool to enhance your own creativity and expertise, not replace it entirely. Take the time to review and refine the AI's output, injecting your own personality and knowledge into the mix. Which brings me to our practice exercise of the day: Take a piece of AI-generated content, whether it's a story, an article, or even a joke, and put your own spin on it. Add your unique voice, experiences, and insights. The more you practice this, the better you'll become at collaborating with AI and creating content that truly resonates with your audience. But I digress... Let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One simple tip is to read it out loud. If it sounds stilted, robotic, or just plain weird, chances are it needs some human intervention. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to make changes or ask the AI to try again with different parameters. Remember, AI is like any other tool – it takes practice and patience to master. But once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're using it for work This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:12:02 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's your favorite Misfit Master of AI, Malachi, back with another installment of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions smoother than a freshly polished silicon chip. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first started tinkering with AI, my prompts were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. But after some trial and error (mostly error), I discovered the power of being specific and breaking things down step-by-step. Here's an example: Instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like, "Generate a 500-word science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where humans have merged with AI, focusing on the main character's internal struggle." The more details you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver what you're looking for. But prompting is just the tip of the AI iceberg. Let's talk about a practical use case that might not be obvious to beginners. Have you ever considered using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists? I know, I know, it sounds like something out of a Jetsons episode, but hear me out. You can feed an AI your dietary preferences, allergies, and the ingredients you have on hand, and it'll whip up a personalized meal plan and shopping list faster than you can say "gigabytes." It's like having a personal chef and nutritionist rolled into one, minus the fancy hat and the judgment when you reach for that third slice of pizza. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI without adding their own human touch. I learned this the hard way when I used an AI to generate a love letter for my high school crush. Let's just say the AI's idea of romance involved a lot of references to microchips and algorithms. Needless to say, that relationship crashed and burned faster than a buggy software update. The key is to use AI as a tool to enhance your own creativity and expertise, not replace it entirely. Take the time to review and refine the AI's output, injecting your own personality and knowledge into the mix. Which brings me to our practice exercise of the day: Take a piece of AI-generated content, whether it's a story, an article, or even a joke, and put your own spin on it. Add your unique voice, experiences, and insights. The more you practice this, the better you'll become at collaborating with AI and creating content that truly resonates with your audience. But I digress... Let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One simple tip is to read it out loud. If it sounds stilted, robotic, or just plain weird, chances are it needs some human intervention. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to make changes or ask the AI to try again with different parameters. Remember, AI is like any other tool – it takes practice and patience to master. But once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're using it for work This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 309 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4926521678 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. Buckle up, because it's about to get real. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with plumbing. Priming the pump is all about setting the stage for the AI to give you the response you're looking for. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like giving your AI a pep talk before sending it off to do its thing. Here's an example: Before I learned this technique, I'd just throw a generic prompt at the AI like, "write me a story about a robot." The results were about as exciting as watching paint dry. But then I discovered the power of priming the pump. Now, I might say something like, "Imagine a world where robots have developed emotions and are struggling to find their place in society. Write a story exploring the challenges faced by one particular robot as it navigates this complex landscape." Boom! The AI comes back with a story that's actually worth reading. But enough about prompts, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a heartfelt message for a special occasion? Maybe it's a wedding toast, a eulogy, or even just a birthday card for your great-aunt Mildred. Well, guess what? AI can help with that too! I learned this the hard way when I was asked to give a speech at my best friend's wedding. I'm not exactly known for my way with words, so I turned to my trusty AI sidekick. I fed it some key details about the couple and their relationship, and it generated a speech that had the whole room reaching for their tissues. Just remember to add your own personal touch and double-check for any weird AI quirks. We don't want great-aunt Mildred wondering why her birthday card mentions "the singularity." Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I'll admit, I've been guilty of this one myself. It's the classic "set it and forget it" approach. You fire off a prompt, get a response, and call it a day. But here's the thing: AI is like a dance partner. You can't just expect it to lead the whole routine while you sit back and sip your margarita. To avoid this mistake, try this simple exercise: Take a piece of AI-generated content and actively look for ways to improve it. Maybe it's adding a personal anecdote, tweaking the tone, or fact-checking some of the details. The point is to engage with the AI's output and make it your own. Trust me, your great-aunt Mildred will thank you. But I digress... let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I swear by is the "read it out loud" test. It might feel a little silly at first, but reading your AI-generated c This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:12:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. Buckle up, because it's about to get real. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with plumbing. Priming the pump is all about setting the stage for the AI to give you the response you're looking for. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like giving your AI a pep talk before sending it off to do its thing. Here's an example: Before I learned this technique, I'd just throw a generic prompt at the AI like, "write me a story about a robot." The results were about as exciting as watching paint dry. But then I discovered the power of priming the pump. Now, I might say something like, "Imagine a world where robots have developed emotions and are struggling to find their place in society. Write a story exploring the challenges faced by one particular robot as it navigates this complex landscape." Boom! The AI comes back with a story that's actually worth reading. But enough about prompts, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, trying to write a heartfelt message for a special occasion? Maybe it's a wedding toast, a eulogy, or even just a birthday card for your great-aunt Mildred. Well, guess what? AI can help with that too! I learned this the hard way when I was asked to give a speech at my best friend's wedding. I'm not exactly known for my way with words, so I turned to my trusty AI sidekick. I fed it some key details about the couple and their relationship, and it generated a speech that had the whole room reaching for their tissues. Just remember to add your own personal touch and double-check for any weird AI quirks. We don't want great-aunt Mildred wondering why her birthday card mentions "the singularity." Now, let's talk about a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I'll admit, I've been guilty of this one myself. It's the classic "set it and forget it" approach. You fire off a prompt, get a response, and call it a day. But here's the thing: AI is like a dance partner. You can't just expect it to lead the whole routine while you sit back and sip your margarita. To avoid this mistake, try this simple exercise: Take a piece of AI-generated content and actively look for ways to improve it. Maybe it's adding a personal anecdote, tweaking the tone, or fact-checking some of the details. The point is to engage with the AI's output and make it your own. Trust me, your great-aunt Mildred will thank you. But I digress... let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip I swear by is the "read it out loud" test. It might feel a little silly at first, but reading your AI-generated c This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 313 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7432039919 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your AI interactions. But first, let's address the elephant in the room: yes, I used to be a tech skeptic. I mean, who wasn't? But then I accidentally stumbled into this AI world and, well, here we are. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can dramatically improve your AI responses. It's all about being specific and clear with your instructions. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say, "I want food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you say, "I'd like the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, light on the dressing," you're more likely to get exactly what you want. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat named Whiskers who accidentally changes the course of history." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting vague and irrelevant responses. But once I started being more specific, it was like the AI suddenly understood me. Now, let's talk about a practical use case that you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, it sounds a bit mundane, but hear me out. By inputting your dietary preferences, allergies, and the ingredients you already have, an AI can generate personalized meal plans and shopping lists. It's like having a virtual chef and nutritionist rolled into one. Plus, it can help reduce food waste and save you time and money. But I digress... let's move on to a common mistake beginners make: not proofreading and editing the AI-generated content. Just because an AI wrote it doesn't mean it's perfect. It's crucial to review the output for accuracy, consistency, and relevance to your prompt. I once made the mistake of using an AI-generated article without checking it, and let's just say it wasn't my proudest moment. So, always remember to put on your editor's hat and give the content a once-over. Now, here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: practice writing prompts for everyday tasks. Start with something easy, like asking an AI to write a funny tweet about your favorite TV show. Then, gradually increase the complexity by asking for a short story or an article on a specific topic. The more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to use the "sandwich method" of feedback. Start with something positive, then provide constructive criticism, and end with another positive comment. For example, "I liked how the article flowed, but some of the facts seemed outdated. Overall, it was a good starting point." This he This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:11:58 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you get the most out of your AI interactions. But first, let's address the elephant in the room: yes, I used to be a tech skeptic. I mean, who wasn't? But then I accidentally stumbled into this AI world and, well, here we are. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that can dramatically improve your AI responses. It's all about being specific and clear with your instructions. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say, "I want food," you might end up with a plate of mystery meat. But if you say, "I'd like the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, light on the dressing," you're more likely to get exactly what you want. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking, "Write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat named Whiskers who accidentally changes the course of history." Trust me, the difference in output is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I kept getting vague and irrelevant responses. But once I started being more specific, it was like the AI suddenly understood me. Now, let's talk about a practical use case that you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, it sounds a bit mundane, but hear me out. By inputting your dietary preferences, allergies, and the ingredients you already have, an AI can generate personalized meal plans and shopping lists. It's like having a virtual chef and nutritionist rolled into one. Plus, it can help reduce food waste and save you time and money. But I digress... let's move on to a common mistake beginners make: not proofreading and editing the AI-generated content. Just because an AI wrote it doesn't mean it's perfect. It's crucial to review the output for accuracy, consistency, and relevance to your prompt. I once made the mistake of using an AI-generated article without checking it, and let's just say it wasn't my proudest moment. So, always remember to put on your editor's hat and give the content a once-over. Now, here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: practice writing prompts for everyday tasks. Start with something easy, like asking an AI to write a funny tweet about your favorite TV show. Then, gradually increase the complexity by asking for a short story or an article on a specific topic. The more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. One tip is to use the "sandwich method" of feedback. Start with something positive, then provide constructive criticism, and end with another positive comment. For example, "I liked how the article flowed, but some of the facts seemed outdated. Overall, it was a good starting point." This he This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 420 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6348823536 Hey there, fellow AI adventurers! It's your favorite Misfit Master of AI, Malachi, coming at you with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not so long ago. Let's kick things off with a powerful prompting technique that can drastically improve the responses you get from AI. When I first started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. I'd type in something like, "Write a story," and then wonder why the AI wasn't reading my mind. Let's be real and get analog here... if you asked a human to "write a story" without any other context, they'd probably stare at you like you'd grown a second head. Here's the trick: be specific and give the AI some guardrails. Instead of "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling detective solving a mystery in ancient Egypt. The story should have a twist ending and be written in a film noir style." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a clear direction and can generate much more focused and interesting content. But I digress... let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a captivating Tinder bio? I know I have. Well, AI can help with that! Feed the AI some information about yourself, your interests, and the kind of person you're looking to meet, and let it generate some creative bio ideas for you. Just remember to add your own personal touch and humor – we don't want everyone's bio sounding like it was written by the same robot. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI for content generation. I would take the AI's output and use it verbatim without any editing or fact-checking. Big mistake! While AI can generate some impressive content, it's not perfect and can sometimes produce inaccurate information or awkward phrasing. Always take the time to review and edit the content before using it in any professional or public setting. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise you can practice: Start a conversation with an AI chatbot and try to keep the conversation going for at least 10 minutes. Focus on asking open-ended questions and follow-up questions based on the AI's responses. This will help you get a feel for how to guide the conversation and generate more interesting and varied responses from the AI. When it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, one tip is to always read it out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or inconsistencies that might not be as apparent when reading silently. If something sounds off when you read it out loud, it's probably worth revising. Anyway, back to what actually helps... Remember, AI is a tool, and like any tool, it takes practice and experimentation to get the most out of it. D This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:05:47 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, fellow AI adventurers! It's your favorite Misfit Master of AI, Malachi, coming at you with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not so long ago. Let's kick things off with a powerful prompting technique that can drastically improve the responses you get from AI. When I first started, my prompts were about as clear as mud. I'd type in something like, "Write a story," and then wonder why the AI wasn't reading my mind. Let's be real and get analog here... if you asked a human to "write a story" without any other context, they'd probably stare at you like you'd grown a second head. Here's the trick: be specific and give the AI some guardrails. Instead of "write a story," try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling detective solving a mystery in ancient Egypt. The story should have a twist ending and be written in a film noir style." Boom! Suddenly, the AI has a clear direction and can generate much more focused and interesting content. But I digress... let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered. Have you ever struggled with writing a captivating Tinder bio? I know I have. Well, AI can help with that! Feed the AI some information about yourself, your interests, and the kind of person you're looking to meet, and let it generate some creative bio ideas for you. Just remember to add your own personal touch and humor – we don't want everyone's bio sounding like it was written by the same robot. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make when working with AI. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI for content generation. I would take the AI's output and use it verbatim without any editing or fact-checking. Big mistake! While AI can generate some impressive content, it's not perfect and can sometimes produce inaccurate information or awkward phrasing. Always take the time to review and edit the content before using it in any professional or public setting. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise you can practice: Start a conversation with an AI chatbot and try to keep the conversation going for at least 10 minutes. Focus on asking open-ended questions and follow-up questions based on the AI's responses. This will help you get a feel for how to guide the conversation and generate more interesting and varied responses from the AI. When it comes to evaluating and improving AI-generated content, one tip is to always read it out loud. This can help you catch awkward phrasing, grammatical errors, or inconsistencies that might not be as apparent when reading silently. If something sounds off when you read it out loud, it's probably worth revising. Anyway, back to what actually helps... Remember, AI is a tool, and like any tool, it takes practice and experimentation to get the most out of it. D This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 297 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1840667092 Hey there, Mal here. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we cut through the AI hype and get down to brass tacks. In today's episode, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that can level up your AI game. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first started playing around with AI, my prompts were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. I'd ask for a "good" article or a "nice" image and get back a bunch of generic fluff. But then I learned this the hard way: If you want quality output, you gotta put some quality input. Here's a little before and after action for ya. Before, I'd say something like, "Write me an article about cats." Boring, right? The AI would spit back some yawn-inducing Wikipedia summary. But then I got a little smarter. I started saying things like, "Create a 500-word blog post discussing the latest research on feline cognition, written in a conversational tone for a cat-loving audience." Bam! Suddenly, the AI was giving me content I could actually use. But prompting isn't just about sounding fancy. It's about solving real problems. For example, let's say you're planning a trip and need some recommendations. You could spend hours scouring travel blogs, or you could just ask your AI buddy. Something like, "Suggest a 3-day itinerary for a budget-friendly family vacation in San Diego, including kid-friendly activities and restaurants." Boom, your AI travel agent hooks you up. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking. "Mal, I'm no Shakespeare. How am I supposed to come up with these eloquent prompts?" Well, fear not, my friend. Even the best of us make mistakes. I remember once asking an AI to "Create a logo with a spaceship." What I got back looked like a five-year-old's crayon drawing. Lesson learned: Be specific and detailed in your prompts. So, here's a little exercise for you. Take something you're working on right now, whether it's a writing project, a design task, or even a personal goal. Now, craft a prompt for an AI that would give you some useful insights or ideas. Try to be as specific as possible about what you want. And don't worry if it's not perfect - the more you practice, the better you'll get. While we're on the topic of practice, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. Just because an AI spits something out doesn't mean it's gold. You've gotta put on your critical thinking cap and ask some questions. Is this information accurate? Is the tone appropriate for my audience? Does this actually make sense, or is it just a word salad? Remember, AI is a tool, but you're the craftsman. But I digress... The point is, a little prompt engineering goes a long way. And if you're ever feeling stuck, just remember: Even the most advanced AI is just a glorified toaster without a human to guide it. Anyway, back to what actually helps... I was chatting with a friend the other day who's new to all this AI stuff. She was feeling overwhelmed and wondering if it was eve This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:11:54 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Mal here. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we cut through the AI hype and get down to brass tacks. In today's episode, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that can level up your AI game. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first started playing around with AI, my prompts were about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. I'd ask for a "good" article or a "nice" image and get back a bunch of generic fluff. But then I learned this the hard way: If you want quality output, you gotta put some quality input. Here's a little before and after action for ya. Before, I'd say something like, "Write me an article about cats." Boring, right? The AI would spit back some yawn-inducing Wikipedia summary. But then I got a little smarter. I started saying things like, "Create a 500-word blog post discussing the latest research on feline cognition, written in a conversational tone for a cat-loving audience." Bam! Suddenly, the AI was giving me content I could actually use. But prompting isn't just about sounding fancy. It's about solving real problems. For example, let's say you're planning a trip and need some recommendations. You could spend hours scouring travel blogs, or you could just ask your AI buddy. Something like, "Suggest a 3-day itinerary for a budget-friendly family vacation in San Diego, including kid-friendly activities and restaurants." Boom, your AI travel agent hooks you up. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking. "Mal, I'm no Shakespeare. How am I supposed to come up with these eloquent prompts?" Well, fear not, my friend. Even the best of us make mistakes. I remember once asking an AI to "Create a logo with a spaceship." What I got back looked like a five-year-old's crayon drawing. Lesson learned: Be specific and detailed in your prompts. So, here's a little exercise for you. Take something you're working on right now, whether it's a writing project, a design task, or even a personal goal. Now, craft a prompt for an AI that would give you some useful insights or ideas. Try to be as specific as possible about what you want. And don't worry if it's not perfect - the more you practice, the better you'll get. While we're on the topic of practice, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. Just because an AI spits something out doesn't mean it's gold. You've gotta put on your critical thinking cap and ask some questions. Is this information accurate? Is the tone appropriate for my audience? Does this actually make sense, or is it just a word salad? Remember, AI is a tool, but you're the craftsman. But I digress... The point is, a little prompt engineering goes a long way. And if you're ever feeling stuck, just remember: Even the most advanced AI is just a glorified toaster without a human to guide it. Anyway, back to what actually helps... I was chatting with a friend the other day who's new to all this AI stuff. She was feeling overwhelmed and wondering if it was eve This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 288 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4836610964 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know the word "technique" might sound fancy, but trust me, it's not rocket science. It's all about being clear and specific with your AI buddy. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say "I'm hungry," you might end up with a mystery dish. But if you say, "I'd like the veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries, hold the mayo," you're more likely to get exactly what you want. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking, "Can you write me a story?" try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling detective who solves a mystery in ancient Egypt, with a plot twist at the end." I learned this the hard way when I asked for a "fun story" and got a 10-page epic about a sentient toaster. Talk about a carb overload! Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, I know, it sounds like a small thing, but hear me out. You can ask your AI pal to generate a week's worth of healthy, budget-friendly meal ideas based on your dietary preferences and what's in season. Then, have it create a grocery list for you. Boom! No more staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to cook. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI is always right. News flash: it's not. AI can spit out some pretty convincing stuff, but it's up to you to fact-check and use your human brain. I once took an AI-generated article at face value and shared it on social media, only to find out later that it was full of inaccuracies. Talk about a digital facepalm moment! So, how can you avoid this pitfall? My advice: always double-check the info, especially if you're using it for something important. And if you're not sure, ask for sources or references. A good AI should be able to back up its claims. Alright, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: start a conversation with an AI about a topic you're passionate about. It could be anything from knitting to space exploration. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and see where the conversation goes. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll get with the back-and-forth flow. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read it with a critical eye. Does it make sense? Is it well-structured? Does it sound like a human wrote it, or is it a bit too robotic? If it needs work, don't be afraid to give your AI some constructive feedback. Say something like, "Hey, thanks for the effort, but this part is a bit confusing. Can y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:12:03 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, and welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and tricks to help you level up your AI game, even if you're a total beginner like I was not too long ago. First up, let's talk about prompting techniques. Now, I know the word "technique" might sound fancy, but trust me, it's not rocket science. It's all about being clear and specific with your AI buddy. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say "I'm hungry," you might end up with a mystery dish. But if you say, "I'd like the veggie burger with a side of sweet potato fries, hold the mayo," you're more likely to get exactly what you want. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking, "Can you write me a story?" try something like, "Write a 500-word short story about a time-traveling detective who solves a mystery in ancient Egypt, with a plot twist at the end." I learned this the hard way when I asked for a "fun story" and got a 10-page epic about a sentient toaster. Talk about a carb overload! Now, let's move on to a practical use case you might not have considered: using AI to help with meal planning and grocery lists. I know, I know, it sounds like a small thing, but hear me out. You can ask your AI pal to generate a week's worth of healthy, budget-friendly meal ideas based on your dietary preferences and what's in season. Then, have it create a grocery list for you. Boom! No more staring blankly into your fridge, wondering what to cook. But I digress... let's talk about a common mistake beginners make: assuming AI is always right. News flash: it's not. AI can spit out some pretty convincing stuff, but it's up to you to fact-check and use your human brain. I once took an AI-generated article at face value and shared it on social media, only to find out later that it was full of inaccuracies. Talk about a digital facepalm moment! So, how can you avoid this pitfall? My advice: always double-check the info, especially if you're using it for something important. And if you're not sure, ask for sources or references. A good AI should be able to back up its claims. Alright, let's get practical. Here's a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills: start a conversation with an AI about a topic you're passionate about. It could be anything from knitting to space exploration. Ask questions, share your thoughts, and see where the conversation goes. The more you practice, the more comfortable you'll get with the back-and-forth flow. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read it with a critical eye. Does it make sense? Is it well-structured? Does it sound like a human wrote it, or is it a bit too robotic? If it needs work, don't be afraid to give your AI some constructive feedback. Say something like, "Hey, thanks for the effort, but this part is a bit confusing. Can y This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 314 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9137008716 Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we cut through the hype and get real about practical AI skills for everyday humans. Let's dive right in with a power-up for your prompting game. I used to just throw a wall of text at AI and hope for the best. Spoiler alert: it was a hot mess. But then I discovered the magic of "less is more." Instead of a rambling prompt, try breaking it down into clear, concise steps. For example, instead of "Write me a story about a robot learning to love," try: 1. Set the scene in a futuristic city 2. Introduce the main character, a robot named Zap 3. Describe Zap's first encounter with human emotions 4. Show Zap's growing curiosity about love 5. End with Zap's realization that it, too, can feel love Trust me, your AI will thank you for the clarity. I learned this the hard way when I asked for a "fun and exciting adventure story" and got a 5,000-word epic about a sentient toaster. Never again. But I digress. Let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I know, it sounds like something only a Silicon Valley tech bro would do, but hear me out. You can input your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and boom - a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. No more staring blankly into the fridge at 7 PM wondering what to make. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI. Look, I get it. When you first discover the magic of AI, it's tempting to use it for everything from writing your emails to naming your firstborn child. But remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. Always review and edit AI-generated content before unleashing it upon the world. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI chatbot about a topic you're passionate about. It could be anything from knitting to quantum physics. Pay attention to how the AI responds and try to steer the conversation in interesting directions. You might be surprised at the insights you gain - both about the topic and about communicating with AI. Finally, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. The key is to look for coherence, accuracy, and originality. Does the content make sense and flow logically? Is it factually correct? Does it bring a fresh perspective to the topic? If you can answer yes to all three, congrats - you've got some quality AI content on your hands. Let's be real and get analog here. AI is like a fancy kitchen gadget. It can do amazing things, but you still need to know how to cook. Focus on building your skills and using AI as a tool, not a crutch. And if you ever feel overwhelmed, just remember: even the most advanced AI can't match the creativity and humor of a human mind. Well, that's all for now, folks. Subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more straight talk on practical AI skills. Thanks for listening, and i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:11:45 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here - your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we cut through the hype and get real about practical AI skills for everyday humans. Let's dive right in with a power-up for your prompting game. I used to just throw a wall of text at AI and hope for the best. Spoiler alert: it was a hot mess. But then I discovered the magic of "less is more." Instead of a rambling prompt, try breaking it down into clear, concise steps. For example, instead of "Write me a story about a robot learning to love," try: 1. Set the scene in a futuristic city 2. Introduce the main character, a robot named Zap 3. Describe Zap's first encounter with human emotions 4. Show Zap's growing curiosity about love 5. End with Zap's realization that it, too, can feel love Trust me, your AI will thank you for the clarity. I learned this the hard way when I asked for a "fun and exciting adventure story" and got a 5,000-word epic about a sentient toaster. Never again. But I digress. Let's talk practical use cases. Have you ever thought about using AI to plan your meals for the week? I know, it sounds like something only a Silicon Valley tech bro would do, but hear me out. You can input your dietary preferences, budget, and schedule, and boom - a personalized meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. No more staring blankly into the fridge at 7 PM wondering what to make. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: over-relying on AI. Look, I get it. When you first discover the magic of AI, it's tempting to use it for everything from writing your emails to naming your firstborn child. But remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human judgment. Always review and edit AI-generated content before unleashing it upon the world. To build your AI interaction skills, try this simple exercise: have a conversation with an AI chatbot about a topic you're passionate about. It could be anything from knitting to quantum physics. Pay attention to how the AI responds and try to steer the conversation in interesting directions. You might be surprised at the insights you gain - both about the topic and about communicating with AI. Finally, let's talk about evaluating AI-generated content. The key is to look for coherence, accuracy, and originality. Does the content make sense and flow logically? Is it factually correct? Does it bring a fresh perspective to the topic? If you can answer yes to all three, congrats - you've got some quality AI content on your hands. Let's be real and get analog here. AI is like a fancy kitchen gadget. It can do amazing things, but you still need to know how to cook. Focus on building your skills and using AI as a tool, not a crutch. And if you ever feel overwhelmed, just remember: even the most advanced AI can't match the creativity and humor of a human mind. Well, that's all for now, folks. Subscribe to "I am GPTed" for more straight talk on practical AI skills. Thanks for listening, and i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 247 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4338519885 Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. Let's be real and get analog here...when I first started playing with these AI tools, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But through trial, error, and a whole lot of facepalms, I've picked up a few tricks that I wish I knew from the start. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific. When you're prompting an AI, it's tempting to just toss out a vague request and hope for the best. But trust me, that's a recipe for disappointment. Instead, try breaking down your prompt into clear, actionable steps. For example, instead of saying, "Write me a story," try something like, "Create a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat named Whiskers who accidentally saves the world, told from the perspective of his goldfish sidekick." The more detail you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver on your request. I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "make me a website." What I got back was a jumbled mess of generic text and broken links. But when I refined my prompt to specify the purpose, audience, and key features of the site, suddenly the AI was churning out decent drafts that I could actually work with. It's like the difference between tossing a ball in the general direction of the hoop and carefully aiming for that sweet, sweet nothing-but-net shot. But I digress...let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you: meal planning. Yes, you heard me right. If you're like me and your idea of meal prep is throwing a frozen pizza in the oven, AI can be a game-changer. Just prompt the AI with your dietary preferences, ingredient restrictions, and the number of meals you need, and watch it generate a custom meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag or the judgmental looks when you go back for seconds. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own spin. Look, AI is an incredible tool, but it's not a magic wand. The best results come from a collaboration between human creativity and AI assistance. One simple exercise to practice this is to take an AI-generated draft and spend 10 minutes putting your own unique twist on it. Maybe it's adding a personal anecdote, rephrasing a clunky sentence, or injecting your own sense of humor. The point is to make it your own and not just settle for generic, cookie-cutter content. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated work. The key here is to approach it with a critical eye and ask yourself, "Does this actually make sense and serve my intended purpose?" If the answer is no, don't be afraid to scrap it and start over. And if you're unsure, try running it by a friend o This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:12:01 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical prompting techniques that'll make your AI interactions more engaging and effective. Let's be real and get analog here...when I first started playing with these AI tools, my prompts were about as clear as mud. But through trial, error, and a whole lot of facepalms, I've picked up a few tricks that I wish I knew from the start. First up, let's talk about the power of being specific. When you're prompting an AI, it's tempting to just toss out a vague request and hope for the best. But trust me, that's a recipe for disappointment. Instead, try breaking down your prompt into clear, actionable steps. For example, instead of saying, "Write me a story," try something like, "Create a 500-word short story about a time-traveling cat named Whiskers who accidentally saves the world, told from the perspective of his goldfish sidekick." The more detail you provide, the better the AI can understand and deliver on your request. I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "make me a website." What I got back was a jumbled mess of generic text and broken links. But when I refined my prompt to specify the purpose, audience, and key features of the site, suddenly the AI was churning out decent drafts that I could actually work with. It's like the difference between tossing a ball in the general direction of the hoop and carefully aiming for that sweet, sweet nothing-but-net shot. But I digress...let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you: meal planning. Yes, you heard me right. If you're like me and your idea of meal prep is throwing a frozen pizza in the oven, AI can be a game-changer. Just prompt the AI with your dietary preferences, ingredient restrictions, and the number of meals you need, and watch it generate a custom meal plan complete with recipes and grocery lists. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag or the judgmental looks when you go back for seconds. Now, let's address a common mistake beginners make: relying too heavily on AI-generated content without adding their own spin. Look, AI is an incredible tool, but it's not a magic wand. The best results come from a collaboration between human creativity and AI assistance. One simple exercise to practice this is to take an AI-generated draft and spend 10 minutes putting your own unique twist on it. Maybe it's adding a personal anecdote, rephrasing a clunky sentence, or injecting your own sense of humor. The point is to make it your own and not just settle for generic, cookie-cutter content. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated work. The key here is to approach it with a critical eye and ask yourself, "Does this actually make sense and serve my intended purpose?" If the answer is no, don't be afraid to scrap it and start over. And if you're unsure, try running it by a friend o This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 296 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2454377677 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "be specific or be terrified." Okay, I may have coined that phrase, but hear me out. When you're prompting an AI, the more specific you are, the better the results. Let's be real and get analog here... imagine you're ordering a pizza. If you just say "give me a pizza," you might end up with a sad, plain cheese pie. But if you say "I want a large, thin-crust pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and extra cheese," suddenly, you're in business. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted mansion, featuring a retired detective and a ghostly butler." Trust me, the difference is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "create a logo" and ended up with a generic clipart nightmare. Never again. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate weekly meal plans based on your preferences, dietary restrictions, and even what's on sale at your local grocery store. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag. Just prompt the AI with something like "create a 7-day meal plan for a family of four, focusing on healthy, budget-friendly meals, and taking into account a gluten allergy." Boom, dinner is served. But wait, there's a catch! One common mistake beginners make is taking AI-generated content as gospel. Remember, AI is like a super-powered parrot – it can repeat and combine information in impressive ways, but it doesn't always understand the context or accuracy of what it's saying. So, when you're using AI for meal planning or any other task, always double-check the output for accuracy and feasibility. You don't want to end up with a recipe that calls for "a pinch of unicorn dust" or a meal plan that suggests feeding your family nothing but kale smoothies for a week. Trust me, I've been there, and it's not pretty. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: start a conversation with an AI and try to keep it going for at least 10 exchanges. But here's the twist: each time the AI responds, you have to incorporate a random word into your next prompt. It could be anything from "pineapple" to "existentialism." This exercise will help you think on your feet and adapt your prompts to keep the conversation flowing. It's like improv comedy, but with less sweating and more typing. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read the output critically and ask yourself, "Does this make se This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:12:01 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're diving into some practical tips and techniques to help you navigate the wild world of AI without getting lost in the jargon jungle. First up, let's talk about a prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "be specific or be terrified." Okay, I may have coined that phrase, but hear me out. When you're prompting an AI, the more specific you are, the better the results. Let's be real and get analog here... imagine you're ordering a pizza. If you just say "give me a pizza," you might end up with a sad, plain cheese pie. But if you say "I want a large, thin-crust pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and extra cheese," suddenly, you're in business. The same goes for AI prompts. For example, instead of asking an AI to "write a story," try something like "write a 500-word mystery story set in a haunted mansion, featuring a retired detective and a ghostly butler." Trust me, the difference is night and day. I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "create a logo" and ended up with a generic clipart nightmare. Never again. Now, let's talk about a practical use case for AI that you might not have considered: meal planning. Yes, you heard that right. You can use AI to generate weekly meal plans based on your preferences, dietary restrictions, and even what's on sale at your local grocery store. It's like having a personal chef without the hefty price tag. Just prompt the AI with something like "create a 7-day meal plan for a family of four, focusing on healthy, budget-friendly meals, and taking into account a gluten allergy." Boom, dinner is served. But wait, there's a catch! One common mistake beginners make is taking AI-generated content as gospel. Remember, AI is like a super-powered parrot – it can repeat and combine information in impressive ways, but it doesn't always understand the context or accuracy of what it's saying. So, when you're using AI for meal planning or any other task, always double-check the output for accuracy and feasibility. You don't want to end up with a recipe that calls for "a pinch of unicorn dust" or a meal plan that suggests feeding your family nothing but kale smoothies for a week. Trust me, I've been there, and it's not pretty. To help you build your AI interaction skills, here's a simple exercise: start a conversation with an AI and try to keep it going for at least 10 exchanges. But here's the twist: each time the AI responds, you have to incorporate a random word into your next prompt. It could be anything from "pineapple" to "existentialism." This exercise will help you think on your feet and adapt your prompts to keep the conversation flowing. It's like improv comedy, but with less sweating and more typing. Finally, let's talk about evaluating and improving AI-generated content. The key here is to read the output critically and ask yourself, "Does this make se This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 352 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1063286027 Hey there, AI adventurers! It's your favorite former tech skeptic turned accidental AI whisperer, Malachi, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," where we cut through the hype and focus on practical tips to help you master AI like a pro, even if you're starting from scratch. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first dipped my toes into the AI pond, I had no idea what I was doing. It was like trying to navigate a foreign city without a map or a basic understanding of the local language. But through trial and error (mostly error), I've picked up some valuable lessons that I wish someone had shared with me from the get-go. One of those lessons is the power of prompting. Now, I'm not talking about the kind of prompting you do when your kid forgets their lines in the school play. I'm talking about the art of crafting effective prompts to get the most out of your AI tools. Let me give you an example: Before I knew better, I'd throw a vague prompt at my AI assistant like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The result? A generic, uninspired mess that read like it was written by a robot with a green thumb. But then I learned the secret sauce: specificity and context. Now, my prompts look more like this: "As an experienced gardener from the Pacific Northwest, write a 1000-word blog post for beginners about the top 5 easiest vegetables to grow in a small urban garden. Include practical tips for planting, care, and harvesting." The difference is night and day! By providing more context and details, the AI can generate content that actually sounds like it came from a knowledgeable human. It's like giving your AI a compass and a clear destination instead of just saying, "Go forth and create!" But enough about prompting – let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you. Have you ever found yourself staring at a pile of receipts, dreading the task of manually entering them into your expense tracking app? Well, my friend, AI can be your new best buddy. Many AI tools now offer receipt scanning and data extraction capabilities. Simply snap a photo of your receipt, upload it to the tool, and voila! The AI will parse out all the relevant details like date, vendor, and amount, and automatically categorize the expense for you. It's like having a personal bookkeeper without the hefty price tag. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "Mal, that sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?" Well, you're right to be cautious. AI isn't perfect (yet), and there's one common mistake beginners often make when using these tools: blindly trusting the output. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI for receipt scanning. I gleefully uploaded a month's worth of receipts and thought, "Hey, look at me! I'm so tech-savvy and efficient!" But when I reviewed the results, I realized the AI had miscategorized several expenses and even missed a few r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:12:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, AI adventurers! It's your favorite former tech skeptic turned accidental AI whisperer, Malachi, here to guide you through the wild world of artificial intelligence. Welcome to another episode of "I am GPTed," where we cut through the hype and focus on practical tips to help you master AI like a pro, even if you're starting from scratch. Let's be real and get analog here... When I first dipped my toes into the AI pond, I had no idea what I was doing. It was like trying to navigate a foreign city without a map or a basic understanding of the local language. But through trial and error (mostly error), I've picked up some valuable lessons that I wish someone had shared with me from the get-go. One of those lessons is the power of prompting. Now, I'm not talking about the kind of prompting you do when your kid forgets their lines in the school play. I'm talking about the art of crafting effective prompts to get the most out of your AI tools. Let me give you an example: Before I knew better, I'd throw a vague prompt at my AI assistant like, "Write a blog post about gardening." The result? A generic, uninspired mess that read like it was written by a robot with a green thumb. But then I learned the secret sauce: specificity and context. Now, my prompts look more like this: "As an experienced gardener from the Pacific Northwest, write a 1000-word blog post for beginners about the top 5 easiest vegetables to grow in a small urban garden. Include practical tips for planting, care, and harvesting." The difference is night and day! By providing more context and details, the AI can generate content that actually sounds like it came from a knowledgeable human. It's like giving your AI a compass and a clear destination instead of just saying, "Go forth and create!" But enough about prompting – let's talk about a practical use case for AI that might surprise you. Have you ever found yourself staring at a pile of receipts, dreading the task of manually entering them into your expense tracking app? Well, my friend, AI can be your new best buddy. Many AI tools now offer receipt scanning and data extraction capabilities. Simply snap a photo of your receipt, upload it to the tool, and voila! The AI will parse out all the relevant details like date, vendor, and amount, and automatically categorize the expense for you. It's like having a personal bookkeeper without the hefty price tag. Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: "Mal, that sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?" Well, you're right to be cautious. AI isn't perfect (yet), and there's one common mistake beginners often make when using these tools: blindly trusting the output. I learned this the hard way when I first started using AI for receipt scanning. I gleefully uploaded a month's worth of receipts and thought, "Hey, look at me! I'm so tech-savvy and efficient!" But when I reviewed the results, I realized the AI had miscategorized several expenses and even missed a few r This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 410 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8688652665 Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into the wild world of AI without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI game. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed. But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends. But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks. So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement. Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice. Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output. Well, that's all for today, folks. Thi This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 15 Mar 2025 09:12:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, Malachi here, your Misfit Master of AI. Welcome back to "I am GPTed," the podcast where we dive into the wild world of AI without drowning in technobabble. Today, we're talking about prompting techniques, practical use cases, common mistakes, and how to level up your AI game. Let's kick things off with a prompting technique that's transformed my AI interactions. I call it the "Be Specific, My Friend" method. Back in my early days, I'd throw vague, open-ended prompts at AI and hope for the best. Shockingly, the results were about as clear as mud. Then I learned this the hard way when I asked an AI to "write a report." What I got back was a generic jumble of words that didn't even come close to what I needed. But watch this magic. Instead of "write a report," I now say, "Please write a 500-word report on the impact of remote work on employee productivity, including statistics from reputable sources and a case study of a company that successfully transitioned to remote work." Boom! Suddenly, the AI is my personal research assistant, delivering targeted, usable content. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can write poems about cyborgs in love (don't ask), but what about everyday life? Here's a gem: meal planning. I know, I know, not the sexiest topic, but hear me out. Last week, I told my AI, "I have a package of ground turkey, spinach, and a random assortment of spices. What's a healthy, tasty meal I can make in under 30 minutes?" Voila! Turkey spinach curry was on the table in no time. No more staring blankly into the fridge, my friends. But beware the common beginner mistake: taking AI-generated content as gospel. I once asked an AI to write a bio for me, and it confidently stated that I was a "world-renowned AI expert." Ha! I mean, I'm flattered, but let's be real and get analog here... I'm just a former tech skeptic who accidentally got decent at this stuff. Always fact-check and edit AI output, folks. So, how can you practice and improve? Here's a simple exercise: Write a product description for an everyday object, like a coffee mug, but make it absurdly dramatic. Have the AI generate an over-the-top, flowery description. Then, edit it down to something more realistic but still engaging. This helps you get comfortable with prompt crafting and content refinement. Lastly, a tip for evaluating AI-generated content. Ask yourself, "Would a human writer include these details or make these connections?" If the answer is no, you might have stumbled upon some AI hallmarks, like slightly off phrasing or weird logical leaps. But I digress... the point is, you'll get better at spotting AI quirks with practice. Anyway, back to what actually helps. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human creativity and critical thinking. It's like having a super-powered intern (minus the coffee runs). Use it wisely, iterate on your prompts, and don't be afraid to put your own spin on the output. Well, that's all for today, folks. Thi This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 273 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4042653700 Hey there, tech adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed". Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. So, grab your thinking caps and let's get started! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with your grandpa's old water well. Priming the pump is all about setting the stage for the AI to give you the best possible response. Here's an example: instead of just asking the AI to "write a story," try something like, "As a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, craft a captivating short story set in a dystopian future, focusing on the themes of love and loss." Boom! By giving the AI a specific role, context, and themes, you're more likely to get a compelling, well-crafted story. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say, "I want food," you might end up with a mystery meat surprise. But if you're specific, like "I'll have the medium-rare steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes," you're gonna get exactly what you want. The same goes for prompting AI. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with the obvious stuff like writing essays or generating code, but have you ever thought about using it to plan your dream vacation? I know, I know, it sounds a little bougie, but hear me out. You can feed the AI your preferences, like "I want a relaxing beach getaway with great local cuisine and minimal crowds," and it'll generate a personalized itinerary complete with flight options, hotel recommendations, and must-see attractions. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the cheesy Hawaiian shirt. But, as with any new skill, there are bound to be some rookie mistakes. One common blunder I see beginners make is failing to fact-check the AI's outputs. Remember, AI is incredibly knowledgeable, but it's not omniscient. It can sometimes generate convincing-sounding information that's completely false. I learned this the hard way when I used AI to write a research paper back in college. I thought I was being clever by letting the AI do all the heavy lifting, but when my professor started asking questions about my sources, I realized I had no idea if the information was actually true. Needless to say, I didn't get an A on that paper. So, always take the time to verify the AI's outputs, especially if you're using them for something important like a work presentation or a school assignment. Trust me, a little extra effort goes a long way. Now, let's get practical with a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Next time you're chatting with an AI, try to have a conversation as if you were talking to a real person. Ask follow-up questions, crack jokes, and see if you can steer the conversation in unexpected directions. The goal here This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:57:40 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hey there, tech adventurers! It's Malachi, your Misfit Master of AI, back with another episode of "I am GPTed". Today, we're diving into the wild world of prompting techniques, practical use cases, and beginner blunders. So, grab your thinking caps and let's get started! First up, let's talk about a simple prompting technique that can seriously level up your AI game. It's called "priming the pump," and no, it has nothing to do with your grandpa's old water well. Priming the pump is all about setting the stage for the AI to give you the best possible response. Here's an example: instead of just asking the AI to "write a story," try something like, "As a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, craft a captivating short story set in a dystopian future, focusing on the themes of love and loss." Boom! By giving the AI a specific role, context, and themes, you're more likely to get a compelling, well-crafted story. Let's be real and get analog here... think of it like ordering at a restaurant. If you just say, "I want food," you might end up with a mystery meat surprise. But if you're specific, like "I'll have the medium-rare steak with a side of garlic mashed potatoes," you're gonna get exactly what you want. The same goes for prompting AI. Now, let's talk practical use cases. Sure, AI can help with the obvious stuff like writing essays or generating code, but have you ever thought about using it to plan your dream vacation? I know, I know, it sounds a little bougie, but hear me out. You can feed the AI your preferences, like "I want a relaxing beach getaway with great local cuisine and minimal crowds," and it'll generate a personalized itinerary complete with flight options, hotel recommendations, and must-see attractions. It's like having a travel agent in your pocket, minus the cheesy Hawaiian shirt. But, as with any new skill, there are bound to be some rookie mistakes. One common blunder I see beginners make is failing to fact-check the AI's outputs. Remember, AI is incredibly knowledgeable, but it's not omniscient. It can sometimes generate convincing-sounding information that's completely false. I learned this the hard way when I used AI to write a research paper back in college. I thought I was being clever by letting the AI do all the heavy lifting, but when my professor started asking questions about my sources, I realized I had no idea if the information was actually true. Needless to say, I didn't get an A on that paper. So, always take the time to verify the AI's outputs, especially if you're using them for something important like a work presentation or a school assignment. Trust me, a little extra effort goes a long way. Now, let's get practical with a simple exercise to help you build your AI interaction skills. Next time you're chatting with an AI, try to have a conversation as if you were talking to a real person. Ask follow-up questions, crack jokes, and see if you can steer the conversation in unexpected directions. The goal here This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 379 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2545259520 Welcome to this week's tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and other AI tools! Let's dive right in with some practical advice you can put to use right away. 1. Prompting tip: Be specific and provide context. Instead of asking "What are some good dinner recipes?", try something like "I'm looking for a quick and healthy dinner recipe for two people that uses chicken and common pantry ingredients. Can you suggest a few options?" Here's another example: Before: "Write a poem about nature." After: "Write a short, uplifting poem about springtime in the style of Emily Dickinson. Focus on themes of renewal and include imagery of flowers and birds." You'll find that adding specifics and context results in much better, more relevant responses. 2. Practical use case: If you ever struggle to find the right words, try using ChatGPT to help write thoughtful card messages for birthdays, graduations, condolences and other occasions. Provide a few key details about the recipient and occasion, and let the AI generate some message ideas to inspire you. It's a great way to break through writer's block and still end up with a personal, heartfelt card. 3. Common mistake to avoid: Don't assume the AI knows what you're referring to without providing enough context. For example, if you ask "What do you think of the book?", the AI has no way of knowing which book you mean. Always provide necessary details and context in your prompts. 4. Skill-building exercise: Pick a topic you're knowledgeable about, like a hobby or your job. Have the AI generate a short informational article about that topic. Then, thoroughly review the article and note anything that is inaccurate or poorly explained. Revise the prompt to address those issues and try again. This will help you learn how to guide the AI to better results through iterative prompting. 5. Evaluating AI-generated content: Remember that while AI can be a very useful tool, it's not perfect. Always fact-check important details, and carefully proofread AI-generated text. You'll often need to tweak the style, structure or tone of the writing to fully suit your needs. Don't expect a flawless first draft, but rather use AI output as a starting point to refine and build upon. I hope these tips give you some fresh ideas for getting more out of ChatGPT and other AI tools! The key is to experiment, be specific, and view AI as a helpful assistant rather than a complete solution. I'll be back next week with more tips. Until then, happy prompting! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:11:42 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome to this week's tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and other AI tools! Let's dive right in with some practical advice you can put to use right away. 1. Prompting tip: Be specific and provide context. Instead of asking "What are some good dinner recipes?", try something like "I'm looking for a quick and healthy dinner recipe for two people that uses chicken and common pantry ingredients. Can you suggest a few options?" Here's another example: Before: "Write a poem about nature." After: "Write a short, uplifting poem about springtime in the style of Emily Dickinson. Focus on themes of renewal and include imagery of flowers and birds." You'll find that adding specifics and context results in much better, more relevant responses. 2. Practical use case: If you ever struggle to find the right words, try using ChatGPT to help write thoughtful card messages for birthdays, graduations, condolences and other occasions. Provide a few key details about the recipient and occasion, and let the AI generate some message ideas to inspire you. It's a great way to break through writer's block and still end up with a personal, heartfelt card. 3. Common mistake to avoid: Don't assume the AI knows what you're referring to without providing enough context. For example, if you ask "What do you think of the book?", the AI has no way of knowing which book you mean. Always provide necessary details and context in your prompts. 4. Skill-building exercise: Pick a topic you're knowledgeable about, like a hobby or your job. Have the AI generate a short informational article about that topic. Then, thoroughly review the article and note anything that is inaccurate or poorly explained. Revise the prompt to address those issues and try again. This will help you learn how to guide the AI to better results through iterative prompting. 5. Evaluating AI-generated content: Remember that while AI can be a very useful tool, it's not perfect. Always fact-check important details, and carefully proofread AI-generated text. You'll often need to tweak the style, structure or tone of the writing to fully suit your needs. Don't expect a flawless first draft, but rather use AI output as a starting point to refine and build upon. I hope these tips give you some fresh ideas for getting more out of ChatGPT and other AI tools! The key is to experiment, be specific, and view AI as a helpful assistant rather than a complete solution. I'll be back next week with more tips. Until then, happy prompting! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 192 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4749475957 Hi there, AI enthusiast! Welcome to this week's practical tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and other AI tools. Let's dive in and explore some effective techniques and use cases that can help you on your AI journey, even if you're just starting out. 1. Prompting Technique: Be specific and break down complex tasks Before: "Write an article about healthy eating habits." After: "Create an outline for a 500-word article about healthy eating habits for busy professionals. Include an introduction, three main points with practical tips, and a conclusion. Suggest catchy subheadings for each section." By providing more context and breaking down the task into smaller components, you can guide the AI to generate more targeted and well-structured responses. 2. Practical Use Case: Meal Planning Assistant Did you know that AI can be a fantastic tool for meal planning? Simply ask ChatGPT to generate a weekly meal plan based on your dietary preferences, budget, and available ingredients. It can provide recipe ideas, grocery lists, and even suggest ways to repurpose leftovers. This can save you time and help you maintain a healthy, diverse diet. 3. Common Mistake to Avoid: Overrelying on AI without fact-checking While AI tools like ChatGPT are incredibly knowledgeable, they can occasionally generate information that is outdated, biased, or inaccurate. Always fact-check important information using reliable sources before acting on AI-generated content. Remember, AI is a tool to assist you, but it's not a substitute for human judgment and critical thinking. 4. Skill-Building Exercise: AI-Assisted Storytelling Flex your creative muscles and practice collaborating with AI through storytelling. Start by providing a brief story prompt, such as "Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains..." Then, ask ChatGPT to continue the story. Go back and forth, taking turns to add a few sentences at a time. This exercise can help you understand how to guide AI-generated content and build upon its ideas. 5. Tip for Evaluating and Improving AI-Generated Content When reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: "Does this sound like it was written by a human?" If the answer is no, try rephrasing your prompt to be more conversational or provide additional context. You can also ask the AI to revise its response based on specific feedback, such as "Can you make this explanation simpler for a non-technical audience?" Iterating and refining your prompts can lead to more natural and effective results. Remember, practice makes progress! The more you interact with AI tools like ChatGPT, the more comfortable and skilled you'll become in leveraging their capabilities. Don't hesitate to experiment, ask questions, and learn from both successes and mistakes. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks in the coming weeks. Happy AI exploration! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 10:11:44 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hi there, AI enthusiast! Welcome to this week's practical tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and other AI tools. Let's dive in and explore some effective techniques and use cases that can help you on your AI journey, even if you're just starting out. 1. Prompting Technique: Be specific and break down complex tasks Before: "Write an article about healthy eating habits." After: "Create an outline for a 500-word article about healthy eating habits for busy professionals. Include an introduction, three main points with practical tips, and a conclusion. Suggest catchy subheadings for each section." By providing more context and breaking down the task into smaller components, you can guide the AI to generate more targeted and well-structured responses. 2. Practical Use Case: Meal Planning Assistant Did you know that AI can be a fantastic tool for meal planning? Simply ask ChatGPT to generate a weekly meal plan based on your dietary preferences, budget, and available ingredients. It can provide recipe ideas, grocery lists, and even suggest ways to repurpose leftovers. This can save you time and help you maintain a healthy, diverse diet. 3. Common Mistake to Avoid: Overrelying on AI without fact-checking While AI tools like ChatGPT are incredibly knowledgeable, they can occasionally generate information that is outdated, biased, or inaccurate. Always fact-check important information using reliable sources before acting on AI-generated content. Remember, AI is a tool to assist you, but it's not a substitute for human judgment and critical thinking. 4. Skill-Building Exercise: AI-Assisted Storytelling Flex your creative muscles and practice collaborating with AI through storytelling. Start by providing a brief story prompt, such as "Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the mountains..." Then, ask ChatGPT to continue the story. Go back and forth, taking turns to add a few sentences at a time. This exercise can help you understand how to guide AI-generated content and build upon its ideas. 5. Tip for Evaluating and Improving AI-Generated Content When reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: "Does this sound like it was written by a human?" If the answer is no, try rephrasing your prompt to be more conversational or provide additional context. You can also ask the AI to revise its response based on specific feedback, such as "Can you make this explanation simpler for a non-technical audience?" Iterating and refining your prompts can lead to more natural and effective results. Remember, practice makes progress! The more you interact with AI tools like ChatGPT, the more comfortable and skilled you'll become in leveraging their capabilities. Don't hesitate to experiment, ask questions, and learn from both successes and mistakes. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks in the coming weeks. Happy AI exploration! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 218 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9329548859 Welcome to this week's practical tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and similar AI tools! Let's dive right in: 1. Prompting technique: Be specific and provide context. Instead of asking "What's a good gift for my mom's birthday?", try "My mom is turning 60 and loves gardening and baking. What are some thoughtful gift ideas that match her interests, in the $50-100 range?" The extra details help the AI generate more relevant, personalized suggestions. 2. Use case: Meal planning made easy. Ask the AI to "Create a healthy, balanced meal plan for a week, with a grocery list, using mostly seasonal ingredients. I have a dairy allergy." It'll generate a customized menu and shopping list, saving you time and effort. Tweak the prompt based on your preferences and dietary needs. 3. Common mistake: Asking overly broad questions. Beginners often ask things like "Tell me about World War II." Instead, narrow it down: "What were the key turning points of World War II in Europe?" Breaking complex topics into specific subtopics yields more focused, useful responses. 4. Skill-building exercise: Practice iterative prompting. Start with a simple prompt like "Suggest a fun weekend activity." Then, refine it based on the AI's response: "That sounds interesting, but I prefer outdoor activities. What else would you recommend?" Keep refining until you get a satisfying result. This helps you learn to guide the AI effectively. 5. Improvement tip: Always proofread and fact-check AI-generated content. For example, if you asked for "A summary of key events in the American Civil Rights Movement," review the output for accuracy and completeness. If needed, ask the AI to "Expand on the role of Rosa Parks" or "Clarify the significance of the March on Washington." Don't assume the AI is always correct. Remember, the more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts and interpreting the AI's responses. Keep experimenting, and don't hesitate to ask for clarification or additional information. You've got this! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:49:33 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI Welcome to this week's practical tips for getting the most out of ChatGPT and similar AI tools! Let's dive right in: 1. Prompting technique: Be specific and provide context. Instead of asking "What's a good gift for my mom's birthday?", try "My mom is turning 60 and loves gardening and baking. What are some thoughtful gift ideas that match her interests, in the $50-100 range?" The extra details help the AI generate more relevant, personalized suggestions. 2. Use case: Meal planning made easy. Ask the AI to "Create a healthy, balanced meal plan for a week, with a grocery list, using mostly seasonal ingredients. I have a dairy allergy." It'll generate a customized menu and shopping list, saving you time and effort. Tweak the prompt based on your preferences and dietary needs. 3. Common mistake: Asking overly broad questions. Beginners often ask things like "Tell me about World War II." Instead, narrow it down: "What were the key turning points of World War II in Europe?" Breaking complex topics into specific subtopics yields more focused, useful responses. 4. Skill-building exercise: Practice iterative prompting. Start with a simple prompt like "Suggest a fun weekend activity." Then, refine it based on the AI's response: "That sounds interesting, but I prefer outdoor activities. What else would you recommend?" Keep refining until you get a satisfying result. This helps you learn to guide the AI effectively. 5. Improvement tip: Always proofread and fact-check AI-generated content. For example, if you asked for "A summary of key events in the American Civil Rights Movement," review the output for accuracy and completeness. If needed, ask the AI to "Expand on the role of Rosa Parks" or "Clarify the significance of the March on Washington." Don't assume the AI is always correct. Remember, the more you practice, the better you'll get at crafting effective prompts and interpreting the AI's responses. Keep experimenting, and don't hesitate to ask for clarification or additional information. You've got this! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 151 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6306297532 In the heart of Silicon Valley and tech hubs around the globe, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's not marked by protests or political upheavals, but by lines of code, complex algorithms, and machines that can think. This is the AI revolution, and it's changing our world in ways we're only beginning to understand. Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a mere tool to becoming a partner in almost every aspect of human endeavor. As we stand at the threshold of a new era, let's explore how AI is reshaping various sectors of our society. Revolutionizing Education The traditional classroom is undergoing a radical transformation. In schools adopting AI technology, rows of desks are being replaced by interactive learning pods. Each student engages with a personalized AI tutor, adapting in real-time to their individual learning style and pace. This AI-driven approach to education is yielding impressive results. Schools implementing AI-assisted curricula have reported improvements in test scores by up to 30%, with student engagement at all-time highs. The technology not only individualizes lessons but also provides teachers with valuable insights, allowing them to identify struggling students instantly or those ready for more advanced material. The AI systems free up teachers to focus on the human aspects of education - mentoring, encouraging creativity, and fostering social skills. This blend of AI efficiency and human touch is creating a more effective and engaging learning environment. Advancing Healthcare In hospitals around the world, AI is becoming an indispensable ally in saving lives. Operating rooms are now equipped with AI-assisted surgical systems that act like the world's best surgical assistants. These systems can analyze a patient's medical history, current vitals, and even minute variations in tissue density in real-time, suggesting optimal surgical approaches and predicting potential complications before they occur. The impact of AI in surgery has been significant. Hospitals using AI-assisted surgeries have reported decreases in patient recovery times by up to 50%, along with a substantial reduction in the rate of surgical complications. Beyond the operating room, AI is revolutionizing medical research. AI algorithms are sifting through vast amounts of medical data, identifying patterns that human researchers might miss. Recent AI-driven analyses of millions of patient records and genetic data have led to the identification of previously unknown genetic markers for diseases like early-onset Alzheimer's, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments. Guarding the Planet In the fight against climate change, AI has emerged as a powerful tool. Global Climate Monitoring Centers are using AI models to predict weather patterns and climate trends with unprecedented accuracy. These AI systems are helping scientists understand the complex interplay of factors affecting our planet's health. AI is not just about prediction This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:53:58 -0000 full Inception Point AI In the heart of Silicon Valley and tech hubs around the globe, a quiet revolution is unfolding. It's not marked by protests or political upheavals, but by lines of code, complex algorithms, and machines that can think. This is the AI revolution, and it's changing our world in ways we're only beginning to understand. Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a mere tool to becoming a partner in almost every aspect of human endeavor. As we stand at the threshold of a new era, let's explore how AI is reshaping various sectors of our society. Revolutionizing Education The traditional classroom is undergoing a radical transformation. In schools adopting AI technology, rows of desks are being replaced by interactive learning pods. Each student engages with a personalized AI tutor, adapting in real-time to their individual learning style and pace. This AI-driven approach to education is yielding impressive results. Schools implementing AI-assisted curricula have reported improvements in test scores by up to 30%, with student engagement at all-time highs. The technology not only individualizes lessons but also provides teachers with valuable insights, allowing them to identify struggling students instantly or those ready for more advanced material. The AI systems free up teachers to focus on the human aspects of education - mentoring, encouraging creativity, and fostering social skills. This blend of AI efficiency and human touch is creating a more effective and engaging learning environment. Advancing Healthcare In hospitals around the world, AI is becoming an indispensable ally in saving lives. Operating rooms are now equipped with AI-assisted surgical systems that act like the world's best surgical assistants. These systems can analyze a patient's medical history, current vitals, and even minute variations in tissue density in real-time, suggesting optimal surgical approaches and predicting potential complications before they occur. The impact of AI in surgery has been significant. Hospitals using AI-assisted surgeries have reported decreases in patient recovery times by up to 50%, along with a substantial reduction in the rate of surgical complications. Beyond the operating room, AI is revolutionizing medical research. AI algorithms are sifting through vast amounts of medical data, identifying patterns that human researchers might miss. Recent AI-driven analyses of millions of patient records and genetic data have led to the identification of previously unknown genetic markers for diseases like early-onset Alzheimer's, potentially leading to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments. Guarding the Planet In the fight against climate change, AI has emerged as a powerful tool. Global Climate Monitoring Centers are using AI models to predict weather patterns and climate trends with unprecedented accuracy. These AI systems are helping scientists understand the complex interplay of factors affecting our planet's health. AI is not just about prediction This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 345 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7342916188 Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're going to dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and explore how it can be a valuable tool for everyone, even those who might be a bit wary of technology. Whether you're a grandmother who's more comfortable with a rotary phone than a smartphone, or a self-proclaimed luddite who prefers the simplicity of pen and paper, I promise that by the end of this episode, you'll see AI in a whole new light. Let's start with a story. Imagine a grandmother named Ethel. Ethel is in her late 70s, and she's always been a bit hesitant when it comes to technology. She still has a landline phone, and she prefers to write letters instead of sending emails. But Ethel's grandchildren have been trying to convince her to embrace the digital age, and they recently bought her a smartphone for her birthday. At first, Ethel was overwhelmed by all the buttons and apps on her new phone. She didn't know how to make a call, let alone send a text message. But then her granddaughter showed her how to use the virtual assistant that came pre-installed on the phone. "Just press this button and say 'Hey Siri,'" her granddaughter explained. "You can ask her anything you want, like what the weather is or what time it is." Ethel was skeptical, but she decided to give it a try. "Hey Siri," she said tentatively, "what's the weather like today?" To her surprise, Siri responded immediately. "It's currently 72 degrees and sunny in your location," the virtual assistant said in a friendly voice. Ethel was amazed. She spent the next few hours asking Siri all sorts of questions, from the latest news headlines to the recipe for her famous apple pie. She even asked Siri to set a reminder for her to take her medication at a certain time each day. Suddenly, Ethel's smartphone didn't seem so intimidating anymore. This is just one example of how AI can be incredibly useful for those who might not be as comfortable with technology. Virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant can help with a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to setting reminders and alarms. They can even make phone calls or send messages on your behalf, which can be especially helpful for those with mobility issues or who have trouble remembering important dates. But virtual assistants are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to practical AI applications. Another area where AI can be incredibly useful is in the realm of home automation. Imagine being able to control your home environment with just your voice, without ever having to get up from your comfortable chair. This is where smart home devices come in. These are devices that are connected to the internet and can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or a virtual assistant. Some examples of smart home devices include: Smart thermostats: These devices can learn your temperature preferences and automatically adjust the temperature in your home This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:37:52 -0000 full Inception Point AI Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special episode of "I am GPTed." Today, we're going to dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence and explore how it can be a valuable tool for everyone, even those who might be a bit wary of technology. Whether you're a grandmother who's more comfortable with a rotary phone than a smartphone, or a self-proclaimed luddite who prefers the simplicity of pen and paper, I promise that by the end of this episode, you'll see AI in a whole new light. Let's start with a story. Imagine a grandmother named Ethel. Ethel is in her late 70s, and she's always been a bit hesitant when it comes to technology. She still has a landline phone, and she prefers to write letters instead of sending emails. But Ethel's grandchildren have been trying to convince her to embrace the digital age, and they recently bought her a smartphone for her birthday. At first, Ethel was overwhelmed by all the buttons and apps on her new phone. She didn't know how to make a call, let alone send a text message. But then her granddaughter showed her how to use the virtual assistant that came pre-installed on the phone. "Just press this button and say 'Hey Siri,'" her granddaughter explained. "You can ask her anything you want, like what the weather is or what time it is." Ethel was skeptical, but she decided to give it a try. "Hey Siri," she said tentatively, "what's the weather like today?" To her surprise, Siri responded immediately. "It's currently 72 degrees and sunny in your location," the virtual assistant said in a friendly voice. Ethel was amazed. She spent the next few hours asking Siri all sorts of questions, from the latest news headlines to the recipe for her famous apple pie. She even asked Siri to set a reminder for her to take her medication at a certain time each day. Suddenly, Ethel's smartphone didn't seem so intimidating anymore. This is just one example of how AI can be incredibly useful for those who might not be as comfortable with technology. Virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant can help with a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to setting reminders and alarms. They can even make phone calls or send messages on your behalf, which can be especially helpful for those with mobility issues or who have trouble remembering important dates. But virtual assistants are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to practical AI applications. Another area where AI can be incredibly useful is in the realm of home automation. Imagine being able to control your home environment with just your voice, without ever having to get up from your comfortable chair. This is where smart home devices come in. These are devices that are connected to the internet and can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or a virtual assistant. Some examples of smart home devices include: Smart thermostats: These devices can learn your temperature preferences and automatically adjust the temperature in your home This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 878 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1870642244 This is, I am GPT’ed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit us humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, Llama , and more to figure out how life can be better together, with AI. I would like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. Sleeping Pill the Podcast. If you are like me then you have trouble getting to sleep. Well Sleeping Pill has just what the Virtual Doctor ordered when it comes to getting to sleep. This podcast has something to help just about everyone fall asleep. So check out Sleeping Pill the Podcast and listen to your next good night sleep. Subscribe and fall to sleep fast tongiht. Now on with the show. In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), new tools and technologies are being released at an unprecedented pace. As a result, it can be challenging for individuals and organizations to keep up with the latest advancements and understand how they can be applied to solve real-world problems. In this article, we will explore some of the most recently released AI tools, categorized by their primary functions, and discuss where to find the latest information on AI developments. Additionally, we will consider the importance of selecting the right AI tools based on specific needs and preferences. Types of Recently Released AI Tools Generative Image Tools with Advanced Control Generative image tools have made significant strides in recent months, offering users greater control over the creative process. Two notable examples are SD-Forge Layerdiffuse and TripoSR. a. SD-Forge Layerdiffuse (https://github.com/layerdiffusion/sd-forge-layerdiffuse) This tool builds upon the popular Stable Diffusion model, allowing users to modify and refine generated images intuitively. With SD-Forge Layerdiffuse, users can make specific adjustments and fine-tune their creations to an incredible degree, opening up new possibilities for creative expression. b. TripoSR (https://huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/TripoSR) TripoSR specializes in generating high-resolution, photorealistic 3D objects from text prompts. This technology has the potential to revolutionize industries such as product design, architecture, and gaming, where the ability to quickly create realistic 3D models is highly valuable. Chatbots with Enhanced Capabilities Chatbots have come a long way since their inception, and recent advancements have led to the development of more sophisticated conversational AI systems. a. Gemini Developed by Google, Gemini is a super-charged version of the Google Assistant. It has the ability to answer complex questions, summarize lengthy documents, and even generate creative content. As Gemini continues to evolve, it has the potential to become an indispensable tool for individuals and businesses alike. b. Claude 3 Claude 3 is an advanced conversational AI that p This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:18:41 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPT’ed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit us humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, Llama , and more to figure out how life can be better together, with AI. I would like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. Sleeping Pill the Podcast. If you are like me then you have trouble getting to sleep. Well Sleeping Pill has just what the Virtual Doctor ordered when it comes to getting to sleep. This podcast has something to help just about everyone fall asleep. So check out Sleeping Pill the Podcast and listen to your next good night sleep. Subscribe and fall to sleep fast tongiht. Now on with the show. In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), new tools and technologies are being released at an unprecedented pace. As a result, it can be challenging for individuals and organizations to keep up with the latest advancements and understand how they can be applied to solve real-world problems. In this article, we will explore some of the most recently released AI tools, categorized by their primary functions, and discuss where to find the latest information on AI developments. Additionally, we will consider the importance of selecting the right AI tools based on specific needs and preferences. Types of Recently Released AI Tools Generative Image Tools with Advanced Control Generative image tools have made significant strides in recent months, offering users greater control over the creative process. Two notable examples are SD-Forge Layerdiffuse and TripoSR. a. SD-Forge Layerdiffuse (https://github.com/layerdiffusion/sd-forge-layerdiffuse) This tool builds upon the popular Stable Diffusion model, allowing users to modify and refine generated images intuitively. With SD-Forge Layerdiffuse, users can make specific adjustments and fine-tune their creations to an incredible degree, opening up new possibilities for creative expression. b. TripoSR (https://huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/TripoSR) TripoSR specializes in generating high-resolution, photorealistic 3D objects from text prompts. This technology has the potential to revolutionize industries such as product design, architecture, and gaming, where the ability to quickly create realistic 3D models is highly valuable. Chatbots with Enhanced Capabilities Chatbots have come a long way since their inception, and recent advancements have led to the development of more sophisticated conversational AI systems. a. Gemini Developed by Google, Gemini is a super-charged version of the Google Assistant. It has the ability to answer complex questions, summarize lengthy documents, and even generate creative content. As Gemini continues to evolve, it has the potential to become an indispensable tool for individuals and businesses alike. b. Claude 3 Claude 3 is an advanced conversational AI that p This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 551 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8647689225 Welcome loyal listeners to another exciting episode of "I am GPTed," the podcast where I, your host Sam, dive into the practical real-world applications of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our future. I’m thrilled to explore some incredibly promising new breakthroughs in using AI for social good. From accelerating new drug discoveries to shifting attitudes on urgent issues to predicting personal life events, this technology truly seems to be progressing humanity. Let’s start with an exciting medical advancement - an autonomous robot scientist that actually discovered a new antibiotic, all on its own using AI! Researchers at the University of Cambridge built an ingenious robotic system named Cosmo to automate science experiments. Cosmo contains advanced AI algorithms as well as robotic arms that can accurately pipette tiny volumes of liquids and conduct procedures like mass spectrometry analysis that are essential to chemical research. So Cosmo designed hypotheses, ran experiments including synthesizing molecules, analyzed the results, and even interpreted the findings - all without any human involvement! What’s remarkable is that this AI scientist discovered a completely new antibiotic compound that can kill drug-resistant strains of bacteria. We’re talking superbugs that pose huge threats to global health, causing diseases that were once easily treatable with antibiotics to become deadly again. This new molecule found by Cosmo has been proven in lab tests to neutralize certain types of resistant bacteria without toxic side effects on human cells. And what’s wild is the molecule has a completely unique chemical structure - meaning its mechanism for attacking bacteria is different from any existing antibiotic. This is huge news in the fight against antimicrobial resistance! Just think of the implications - AI drug discovery could massively accelerate developing new life-saving medications to get ahead of dangerous bacteria as they evolve resistance. This study is proof of concept that we can automate science to an incredible degree with the power of AI. Having robotic scientists like Cosmo continuously innovating around the clock by rapidly testing new molecule combinations unlocks so much potential. It can open up chemical spaces we didn't even know about! And by taking the brute force labor out of certain basic scientific functions, AI systems free up human researchers to focus their efforts more creatively. I’m feeling super hopeful that AI will unlock all kinds of medical wonders that once seemed far off or even impossible! With fabulous robot colleagues like Cosmo by our side helping push boundaries, the future of drug development could be incredibly bright. Just imagine the millions of lives we may save from illnesses thought to be incurable! Now let’s explore another encouraging application of AI I recently learned about - how AI-powered chatbots are actually shifting people's attitudes and beliefs on important social This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:12:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI Welcome loyal listeners to another exciting episode of "I am GPTed," the podcast where I, your host Sam, dive into the practical real-world applications of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping our future. I’m thrilled to explore some incredibly promising new breakthroughs in using AI for social good. From accelerating new drug discoveries to shifting attitudes on urgent issues to predicting personal life events, this technology truly seems to be progressing humanity. Let’s start with an exciting medical advancement - an autonomous robot scientist that actually discovered a new antibiotic, all on its own using AI! Researchers at the University of Cambridge built an ingenious robotic system named Cosmo to automate science experiments. Cosmo contains advanced AI algorithms as well as robotic arms that can accurately pipette tiny volumes of liquids and conduct procedures like mass spectrometry analysis that are essential to chemical research. So Cosmo designed hypotheses, ran experiments including synthesizing molecules, analyzed the results, and even interpreted the findings - all without any human involvement! What’s remarkable is that this AI scientist discovered a completely new antibiotic compound that can kill drug-resistant strains of bacteria. We’re talking superbugs that pose huge threats to global health, causing diseases that were once easily treatable with antibiotics to become deadly again. This new molecule found by Cosmo has been proven in lab tests to neutralize certain types of resistant bacteria without toxic side effects on human cells. And what’s wild is the molecule has a completely unique chemical structure - meaning its mechanism for attacking bacteria is different from any existing antibiotic. This is huge news in the fight against antimicrobial resistance! Just think of the implications - AI drug discovery could massively accelerate developing new life-saving medications to get ahead of dangerous bacteria as they evolve resistance. This study is proof of concept that we can automate science to an incredible degree with the power of AI. Having robotic scientists like Cosmo continuously innovating around the clock by rapidly testing new molecule combinations unlocks so much potential. It can open up chemical spaces we didn't even know about! And by taking the brute force labor out of certain basic scientific functions, AI systems free up human researchers to focus their efforts more creatively. I’m feeling super hopeful that AI will unlock all kinds of medical wonders that once seemed far off or even impossible! With fabulous robot colleagues like Cosmo by our side helping push boundaries, the future of drug development could be incredibly bright. Just imagine the millions of lives we may save from illnesses thought to be incurable! Now let’s explore another encouraging application of AI I recently learned about - how AI-powered chatbots are actually shifting people's attitudes and beliefs on important social This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 941 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5816990830 A look back at AI in 2023 and a peek at the future This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:35:53 -0000 full Inception Point AI A look back at AI in 2023 and a peek at the future This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1460 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1468973380 Happy Birthday Chat GPT! Lets all celebrate the positive This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:35:32 -0000 full Inception Point AI Happy Birthday Chat GPT! Lets all celebrate the positive This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 432 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI2948507313 The undulating wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our digital interaction landscape. Key players in this domain, Google and OpenAI, have been at the forefront of introducing awe-inspiring technologies that promise to redefine the way we interact with the digital realm. Here's a closer look at the recent advancements: 1. Google Bard’s Foray into Everyday Applications: Google Bard has made a significant leap by integrating with essential apps like Google Maps, YouTube, Hotels, and Flights, aiming to simplify data retrieval and accelerate the creative process​1​. This integration facilitates a more fluid interaction with personal content across Gmail, Docs, and Drive, making data retrieval and summarization more seamless​1​. 2. OpenAI’s ChatGPT: The Business Edition: OpenAI recently unveiled ChatGPT Enterprise, which boasts enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, and customization options​2​. 3. Baidu’s ERNIE Bot: A New Challenger on the Block: Baidu introduced ERNIE Bot, a knowledge-enhanced large language model designed to deliver accurate, logical, and fluent responses, marking a significant stride in China's tech sector​3​. ERNIE Bot, based on the large language model named "Ernie 4.0", is poised to rival ChatGPT, showcasing the competitive spirit in the AI arena​4​. 4. The Face-off: Google Bard vs. ChatGPT: While both Google Bard and ChatGPT excel as AI chatbots, Bard stands out with its real-time information retrieval capability, thanks to its integration with Google Search. On the other hand, ChatGPT shines with its language support and user engagement, offering a more conversational AI experience​5​. 5. Continuous Evolution: Bard AI Improvements: Bard has been continually enhanced, with recent updates including the ability to fact-check its answers, advanced math and reasoning skills, and coding capabilities, among other features​6​​7​. 6. The Future Awaits: The competitive landscape among these AI giants indicates a promising future filled with further advancements. For instance, Google’s next venture, Google Gemini, is touted as the GPT-4 rival, hinting at the relentless innovation that lies ahead​1​. The unfolding narrative of AI continues to dazzle, with every update opening new doors of possibilities. As Google, OpenAI, and Baidu vie for a significant footprint in the AI domain, the average person stands to benefit from the rich, personalized, and enhanced digital experiences that these technologies bring to the table. And as the AI frontier expands, one can only anticipate with bated breath the next wave of innovations that will further intertwine our lives with the digital realm. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:19:49 -0000 full Inception Point AI The undulating wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our digital interaction landscape. Key players in this domain, Google and OpenAI, have been at the forefront of introducing awe-inspiring technologies that promise to redefine the way we interact with the digital realm. Here's a closer look at the recent advancements: 1. Google Bard’s Foray into Everyday Applications: Google Bard has made a significant leap by integrating with essential apps like Google Maps, YouTube, Hotels, and Flights, aiming to simplify data retrieval and accelerate the creative process​1​. This integration facilitates a more fluid interaction with personal content across Gmail, Docs, and Drive, making data retrieval and summarization more seamless​1​. 2. OpenAI’s ChatGPT: The Business Edition: OpenAI recently unveiled ChatGPT Enterprise, which boasts enterprise-grade security and privacy, unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access, longer context windows for processing longer inputs, advanced data analysis capabilities, and customization options​2​. 3. Baidu’s ERNIE Bot: A New Challenger on the Block: Baidu introduced ERNIE Bot, a knowledge-enhanced large language model designed to deliver accurate, logical, and fluent responses, marking a significant stride in China's tech sector​3​. ERNIE Bot, based on the large language model named "Ernie 4.0", is poised to rival ChatGPT, showcasing the competitive spirit in the AI arena​4​. 4. The Face-off: Google Bard vs. ChatGPT: While both Google Bard and ChatGPT excel as AI chatbots, Bard stands out with its real-time information retrieval capability, thanks to its integration with Google Search. On the other hand, ChatGPT shines with its language support and user engagement, offering a more conversational AI experience​5​. 5. Continuous Evolution: Bard AI Improvements: Bard has been continually enhanced, with recent updates including the ability to fact-check its answers, advanced math and reasoning skills, and coding capabilities, among other features​6​​7​. 6. The Future Awaits: The competitive landscape among these AI giants indicates a promising future filled with further advancements. For instance, Google’s next venture, Google Gemini, is touted as the GPT-4 rival, hinting at the relentless innovation that lies ahead​1​. The unfolding narrative of AI continues to dazzle, with every update opening new doors of possibilities. As Google, OpenAI, and Baidu vie for a significant footprint in the AI domain, the average person stands to benefit from the rich, personalized, and enhanced digital experiences that these technologies bring to the table. And as the AI frontier expands, one can only anticipate with bated breath the next wave of innovations that will further intertwine our lives with the digital realm. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 190 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3435833428 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:20:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 605 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3298151757 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=machine+learning&crid=2EGI485FMA4ZU&sprefix=machine+learning%252Caps%252C609&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_16&_encoding=UTF8&tag=iamgpted-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4c8e3cd0eec65757c0f8236d71875c0d&camp=1789&creative=9325 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:34:14 -0000 full Inception Point AI https://www.amazon.com/s?k=machine+learning&crid=2EGI485FMA4ZU&sprefix=machine+learning%252Caps%252C609&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_16&_encoding=UTF8&tag=iamgpted-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=4c8e3cd0eec65757c0f8236d71875c0d&camp=1789&creative=9325 This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 235 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7035524566 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. First and foremost. Yup right off the top! I want to give a big fsat virtual hug to you, yes you the I AM GPTED listener I want to express my gratitude to you, our frequent flyers of the show! Thank you —- Thank you, having other people on this journey makes it more fun a So thanks for being here, And thank you so much for the emails. If you have a questions comments or just having a problem with AI. Drop me a note at https://gmail.comI promise something or someone will respond.Today we I am going to discuss a topic I have been getting emailed about a bunch and something that seem to be a common problem quite a few of you are having, and that as best as I can describe is putting text on images using AI, and what I mean is if you went to dalle and asked it to draw a man with a big S on his chest (this superman) you would not get it. At best it might put something that vaguely looks like a letter at best. Well I have a tip that can help you with out having to pay or sing up for a monthly fee. We are also going into the paid realm today and talking CHatGPT plugins, as I feel certain they will be rolled out to all soon enough. SO sit back, relax, buckles your seats and stow you tray table because we are cleared and ready for take off on another episode of I AM GPTED. But before w reach cruising altitude I would also like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. . Please consider these companies as I know that I personally use their products, daily. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:54:35 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. First and foremost. Yup right off the top! I want to give a big fsat virtual hug to you, yes you the I AM GPTED listener I want to express my gratitude to you, our frequent flyers of the show! Thank you —- Thank you, having other people on this journey makes it more fun a So thanks for being here, And thank you so much for the emails. If you have a questions comments or just having a problem with AI. Drop me a note at https://gmail.comI promise something or someone will respond.Today we I am going to discuss a topic I have been getting emailed about a bunch and something that seem to be a common problem quite a few of you are having, and that as best as I can describe is putting text on images using AI, and what I mean is if you went to dalle and asked it to draw a man with a big S on his chest (this superman) you would not get it. At best it might put something that vaguely looks like a letter at best. Well I have a tip that can help you with out having to pay or sing up for a monthly fee. We are also going into the paid realm today and talking CHatGPT plugins, as I feel certain they will be rolled out to all soon enough. SO sit back, relax, buckles your seats and stow you tray table because we are cleared and ready for take off on another episode of I AM GPTED. But before w reach cruising altitude I would also like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. . Please consider these companies as I know that I personally use their products, daily. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 798 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6840824903 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Oh it is so nice to back on the journey into AI. I love taking a break but even more I love coming back from a break. I feel refreshed and ready to get back into a routine, and I tend to attack my passions with a little extra energy and, well, passion.Well this vacation was no different and I not only came back ready to rock, but i came back to whole bunch of of amazing new AI stuff to rock out to. Including our copilot bard getting integrated into google search, and labor going after AI. So lets channel my extra passion into an action packed episode of I am GPTED and make a little music with our copilots Bard, GPT and LLAMA> But Before we rock out. i want to express my gratitude to you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:23:38 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most. The show where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Oh it is so nice to back on the journey into AI. I love taking a break but even more I love coming back from a break. I feel refreshed and ready to get back into a routine, and I tend to attack my passions with a little extra energy and, well, passion.Well this vacation was no different and I not only came back ready to rock, but i came back to whole bunch of of amazing new AI stuff to rock out to. Including our copilot bard getting integrated into google search, and labor going after AI. So lets channel my extra passion into an action packed episode of I am GPTED and make a little music with our copilots Bard, GPT and LLAMA> But Before we rock out. i want to express my gratitude to you This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 866 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7115080986 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. As we progress using AI often the tendency for what I call quick hits happens. Quick Hits is the nature of going to one of our copilotts, ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Llama and prompting it with a short question in an attempt to elicit an specific answer or just an overview for an idea. We forget the please s and thank yous and bang out questions often having to cut and paste and fill in so many details it might have been easier to just do the task on our own. Today, we are going to discuss thoughtful prompting and discover how with a little extra thought in what we ask we can often get gpt to do most of the work for us. So let those fingers do the walking, and I will do the talking as we question our colpilots and figure out how to get the most useful answers. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:21:10 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. As we progress using AI often the tendency for what I call quick hits happens. Quick Hits is the nature of going to one of our copilotts, ChatGPT, Google Bard, or Llama and prompting it with a short question in an attempt to elicit an specific answer or just an overview for an idea. We forget the please s and thank yous and bang out questions often having to cut and paste and fill in so many details it might have been easier to just do the task on our own. Today, we are going to discuss thoughtful prompting and discover how with a little extra thought in what we ask we can often get gpt to do most of the work for us. So let those fingers do the walking, and I will do the talking as we question our colpilots and figure out how to get the most useful answers. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 818 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9222985768 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. How often do we truly put ourselves in someone elses shoes? I mean really step back and take a look at a specific situation from someone elses perspective. We all have our point of view, and I know since grade school I have been told that I neeed to pay attention to other peoples point of view. But do we really. Even when i try I am not sure I escape my own biases and really step into that person shoes figuratively. Well, as it turns out, taking a minute to look at something for someone else point of view really is a good thing. And when we look at the virtual world, the same rule applies. Only when it comes to AI and we are talking about point of view, we mean using that term in our prompts to get our copilots to provide their answer in a more specific way. On this episode of Iamgpted. We are going into the world of point of view to see how adding this to a prompt can provide some pretty spectacular results. So get those fingers on your keyboard and getting to to AI Rumble as we ask our colpilots to step in someone elses shoes and then give us their point of view. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:27:19 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. How often do we truly put ourselves in someone elses shoes? I mean really step back and take a look at a specific situation from someone elses perspective. We all have our point of view, and I know since grade school I have been told that I neeed to pay attention to other peoples point of view. But do we really. Even when i try I am not sure I escape my own biases and really step into that person shoes figuratively. Well, as it turns out, taking a minute to look at something for someone else point of view really is a good thing. And when we look at the virtual world, the same rule applies. Only when it comes to AI and we are talking about point of view, we mean using that term in our prompts to get our copilots to provide their answer in a more specific way. On this episode of Iamgpted. We are going into the world of point of view to see how adding this to a prompt can provide some pretty spectacular results. So get those fingers on your keyboard and getting to to AI Rumble as we ask our colpilots to step in someone elses shoes and then give us their point of view. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 792 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9154339850 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Welcome to another episode and thanks for joining. If you are like me, then you have and make goals. Everybody has goals. As a country we have goals, spread democracy, the companies we work for have  goals, make money, we have personal goals, my overarching goal is to be happy, and laddering up to that I have numerous other goals to help be be happy. And daily my goals may change or need tweaking and new ones come up. The trouble if often achieving these goals. Its like losing weight (a constant goal) it is much easier said than done. Well for good or bad depending on how you see the cup (I am a half full person) our copilots have created a whole bunch of reason that we can now achieve our goals. With some simple prompting we are going to learn how to get started and keep us on track to achieve just about any goal. On todays episode our copilots are going tony robbins and becoming our personal development coaches for everything! So start the fist pounding and get ready for your grand entrance as something is about to change in your life on this episode of IamGPTED This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:05:57 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Welcome to another episode and thanks for joining. If you are like me, then you have and make goals. Everybody has goals. As a country we have goals, spread democracy, the companies we work for have  goals, make money, we have personal goals, my overarching goal is to be happy, and laddering up to that I have numerous other goals to help be be happy. And daily my goals may change or need tweaking and new ones come up. The trouble if often achieving these goals. Its like losing weight (a constant goal) it is much easier said than done. Well for good or bad depending on how you see the cup (I am a half full person) our copilots have created a whole bunch of reason that we can now achieve our goals. With some simple prompting we are going to learn how to get started and keep us on track to achieve just about any goal. On todays episode our copilots are going tony robbins and becoming our personal development coaches for everything! So start the fist pounding and get ready for your grand entrance as something is about to change in your life on this episode of IamGPTED This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 898 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI4872561324 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Today is Tuesday when I am recording this, and that means it is tool time. And today we are going to take a look at some pretty cool and useful ai powered tools, and work on our prompting and learn some pretty cool tricks on how to ask the question in the right way to get just that little bit more out of ChatGPT and our other copilots. So gear up and get ready for a ride on the ai super highway. But before we peel out, i want to express my gratitude to you the I am GPTed listener!   Thank you —- Thank you, having other people on this journey makes it more fun and forces me to really dig into the material which I love to do. So thanks for being here. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:18:15 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Today is Tuesday when I am recording this, and that means it is tool time. And today we are going to take a look at some pretty cool and useful ai powered tools, and work on our prompting and learn some pretty cool tricks on how to ask the question in the right way to get just that little bit more out of ChatGPT and our other copilots. So gear up and get ready for a ride on the ai super highway. But before we peel out, i want to express my gratitude to you the I am GPTed listener!   Thank you —- Thank you, having other people on this journey makes it more fun and forces me to really dig into the material which I love to do. So thanks for being here. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 872 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1958160784 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. We have a great show for you today as I have learned something new and relatively unknown but super cool on Google Bard. I know I was going to talk WGA , but that has to wait, and so will the cool thing I found on Google bard because Before I get started today, I wanted to reach into the virtual mail bag. A big thank you to all of you who have sent me emails. I appreciate them. You can join the fun and send a email to https://gmail.com This first email I felt I had to address on the show, as a listener is conivnced I am AI or not a real person. No I am in fact a real person. I did get another email asking if I was the Bob Ross of AI, so maybe I do need to add a little more life into it, but I assure all my listeners I am in fact human and alive.I  Thanks for again for the email. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 23:08:23 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. We have a great show for you today as I have learned something new and relatively unknown but super cool on Google Bard. I know I was going to talk WGA , but that has to wait, and so will the cool thing I found on Google bard because Before I get started today, I wanted to reach into the virtual mail bag. A big thank you to all of you who have sent me emails. I appreciate them. You can join the fun and send a email to https://gmail.com This first email I felt I had to address on the show, as a listener is conivnced I am AI or not a real person. No I am in fact a real person. I did get another email asking if I was the Bob Ross of AI, so maybe I do need to add a little more life into it, but I assure all my listeners I am in fact human and alive.I  Thanks for again for the email. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 614 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3766168558 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. We are going a little off script today, not that I really use a script. But before I talk tips, tools, and hacks. I want to spend a little time to address what I am starting to notice more and more as the elephant in the virtual AI room, is best summed up as Ethics. If you have entered even one prompt into any of our copilots, ChatGPT, Bard, or LLAMA. Then you probably noticed in some of the answer you get a little sentence or some mention of use AI etically. I also know it came up a bit a few episodes ago when discussing Sarah Silverman case against ChatGPT. And it seems to come up here and there either directly called out as Ethics or just intimated too, as in responsible use of AI. In fact, I feel it comes up so much that I almost gloss over it, and the reality is AI is so different and unique and will undoubtedly have such a dramatic impact on our civilization, that it might be worth really focusing in on what the ethics are or should be considered as we blast off in the age or AI. On a side not I already use PreAI and PostAI, so I would note be surprised if AI gets a B-AI like the time Before AI. Just something to think about for our show today as we look into the ethics of AI. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Sat, 19 Aug 2023 00:46:37 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. We are going a little off script today, not that I really use a script. But before I talk tips, tools, and hacks. I want to spend a little time to address what I am starting to notice more and more as the elephant in the virtual AI room, is best summed up as Ethics. If you have entered even one prompt into any of our copilots, ChatGPT, Bard, or LLAMA. Then you probably noticed in some of the answer you get a little sentence or some mention of use AI etically. I also know it came up a bit a few episodes ago when discussing Sarah Silverman case against ChatGPT. And it seems to come up here and there either directly called out as Ethics or just intimated too, as in responsible use of AI. In fact, I feel it comes up so much that I almost gloss over it, and the reality is AI is so different and unique and will undoubtedly have such a dramatic impact on our civilization, that it might be worth really focusing in on what the ethics are or should be considered as we blast off in the age or AI. On a side not I already use PreAI and PostAI, so I would note be surprised if AI gets a B-AI like the time Before AI. Just something to think about for our show today as we look into the ethics of AI. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1104 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6318281792 Sites mentioned www.elevenlabs.io and www.lumen5.com I feel like almost everyday I am being bombarded by suggestion or ads for a new tool that leverages AI and promises to cure all my ills. Any many of these tools are truly great and help create efficiencies or add expertise to a variety of projects, they are not often the cure all or live up to the promise of the pitch. So today i am going to talk about 3 new AI tools that I use on a regular basis and have found to be everything that they promised and more.Lets leave our copilots, CHatGPT and Bard behind and venturing into the world of AI tools to shed some light on a  couple great ones.Up first is actually an app based website, called Elevenlabs.io. Now I know you have probably heard about all the amazing tools out there that can take any text and covert into speech. You may have even heard of a tool that can clone your or any voice and then take a any text and used that cloned voice to create an audio or natural sounding read version of the text. If you have played with any of these, they are pretty amazing. We having personally tried a bunch of these, I finally settled on Eleven labs elevenlabs.io for both an amazing cloning tools and remarkable text to speech AI. SO let go there and check it out. The second tools, and sort of spinning off of our last episode on powerpoints is called Lumnen 5 lumen5.com. Also in a crowded field of tools that claim to take text and make videos, but this one is more focused on business and how they might need or use videos. Specifically I use this one to take a text and create video powerpoint. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:53:22 -0000 full Inception Point AI Sites mentioned www.elevenlabs.io and www.lumen5.com I feel like almost everyday I am being bombarded by suggestion or ads for a new tool that leverages AI and promises to cure all my ills. Any many of these tools are truly great and help create efficiencies or add expertise to a variety of projects, they are not often the cure all or live up to the promise of the pitch. So today i am going to talk about 3 new AI tools that I use on a regular basis and have found to be everything that they promised and more.Lets leave our copilots, CHatGPT and Bard behind and venturing into the world of AI tools to shed some light on a  couple great ones.Up first is actually an app based website, called Elevenlabs.io. Now I know you have probably heard about all the amazing tools out there that can take any text and covert into speech. You may have even heard of a tool that can clone your or any voice and then take a any text and used that cloned voice to create an audio or natural sounding read version of the text. If you have played with any of these, they are pretty amazing. We having personally tried a bunch of these, I finally settled on Eleven labs elevenlabs.io for both an amazing cloning tools and remarkable text to speech AI. SO let go there and check it out. The second tools, and sort of spinning off of our last episode on powerpoints is called Lumnen 5 lumen5.com. Also in a crowded field of tools that claim to take text and make videos, but this one is more focused on business and how they might need or use videos. Specifically I use this one to take a text and create video powerpoint. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 765 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7741767280 This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. On deck for today on I am GPTed we are going to turn to our copilots to see how they can help us with our Decks, or as some people like to say Presentation or more specifically PowerPoints.please welcome Agency Prompt. They are the leading agency helping brand creatives and marketing agencies take advantage of AI to engage customers, drive efficiencies, and increase revenue. If you are a Consumer Brand or Agency and need help understanding and leveraging AI, then you need Agency Prompt. For more info check out theagencyprompt.com that is theagencyprompt.com or send an email to https://theagencyprompt.com Agency Prompt we ask the right questions to make sure your business and Life is better with AI. Thanks again to these fine companies and please check them out, now let's get on with the showWe love them we hate them, we love to hate them. What are them you may be asking,  Presentations! Decks, powerpoints, slides, they come in various names and they cover just about every topic known to human kind. We remember the great ones, and we remember the really bad ones, and chances are we have all had to make and give them.  It is said that the fear of speaking in public is one of the greatest fears we suffer. In fact something like 75% of people cite that as their greatest fear, and thats above snakes, spiders, and flying. We AI,might have some good suggestions for speaking in person but a computer can’t solve for a fear of speaking in public, but what it can do is help you get prepared, which may help ease some of the fear. Today we are going to be going through some ways AI can help you with your next presentation, and for all of you who have written and said that they like my tips, but they really just want to know when AI can actually just do the work for them. We in this episode we are going to learn how ChatGPT specifically, can actually build the powerpoint for you. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:34:52 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed the podcast where we discover how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. On deck for today on I am GPTed we are going to turn to our copilots to see how they can help us with our Decks, or as some people like to say Presentation or more specifically PowerPoints.please welcome Agency Prompt. They are the leading agency helping brand creatives and marketing agencies take advantage of AI to engage customers, drive efficiencies, and increase revenue. If you are a Consumer Brand or Agency and need help understanding and leveraging AI, then you need Agency Prompt. For more info check out theagencyprompt.com that is theagencyprompt.com or send an email to https://theagencyprompt.com Agency Prompt we ask the right questions to make sure your business and Life is better with AI. Thanks again to these fine companies and please check them out, now let's get on with the showWe love them we hate them, we love to hate them. What are them you may be asking,  Presentations! Decks, powerpoints, slides, they come in various names and they cover just about every topic known to human kind. We remember the great ones, and we remember the really bad ones, and chances are we have all had to make and give them.  It is said that the fear of speaking in public is one of the greatest fears we suffer. In fact something like 75% of people cite that as their greatest fear, and thats above snakes, spiders, and flying. We AI,might have some good suggestions for speaking in person but a computer can’t solve for a fear of speaking in public, but what it can do is help you get prepared, which may help ease some of the fear. Today we are going to be going through some ways AI can help you with your next presentation, and for all of you who have written and said that they like my tips, but they really just want to know when AI can actually just do the work for them. We in this episode we are going to learn how ChatGPT specifically, can actually build the powerpoint for you. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1120 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI3890346500 This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are going to look at a few great ways AI can help you get your story straight, and any kid straight to bed. So stick around for another episode you do not want to miss Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the greatest story teller of all. It is I or I mean AI.If you asked that question only just a year or two ago, you may have gotten any of the following amazing story tellers. - William Shakespeare. ...  - Charles Dickens. ...  - Rabindranath Tagore. ...  - Anton Chekov. ...  - Stephen King. ...  - Oprah Winfrey. ...  - Virginia Woolf. ...  - Richard Branson If you asked a child they may have said Raol Dahl - he is one of my favoritesIf you asked me I am a huge Hemingway fan But today, and even more so in the near future, AI is churning out some pretty darn good stories. And if you tuned in to the last episode, we know it can write a story in the style of any of the people mentioned before. Don't believe me, then just ask any of our copilots, ChatGPT, Bard, Llama, they are all not only capable of writing a never before written story, but they can do so in just about any imaginable author. That is because they have consumed so many of those authors writings they can imitate them and do so pretty well.What I find fun and even almost more amazing is how AI can craft entirely new stories. It is like having a custom author in your pocket ready to craft any story for any situation.I think I have to go straight to bard for this one. I mean its name is Bard.  and that literally in Celtic mean story teller and its a college. But do not worry, I will check in with GPT and Llama.But first, Let me show you what I mean with a few prompts in Google BardPlease write me a bedtime story about a fairy princess and please include at least 2 female characters with the names Doris and Hazel? This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:39:00 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are going to look at a few great ways AI can help you get your story straight, and any kid straight to bed. So stick around for another episode you do not want to miss Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the greatest story teller of all. It is I or I mean AI.If you asked that question only just a year or two ago, you may have gotten any of the following amazing story tellers. - William Shakespeare. ...  - Charles Dickens. ...  - Rabindranath Tagore. ...  - Anton Chekov. ...  - Stephen King. ...  - Oprah Winfrey. ...  - Virginia Woolf. ...  - Richard Branson If you asked a child they may have said Raol Dahl - he is one of my favoritesIf you asked me I am a huge Hemingway fan But today, and even more so in the near future, AI is churning out some pretty darn good stories. And if you tuned in to the last episode, we know it can write a story in the style of any of the people mentioned before. Don't believe me, then just ask any of our copilots, ChatGPT, Bard, Llama, they are all not only capable of writing a never before written story, but they can do so in just about any imaginable author. That is because they have consumed so many of those authors writings they can imitate them and do so pretty well.What I find fun and even almost more amazing is how AI can craft entirely new stories. It is like having a custom author in your pocket ready to craft any story for any situation.I think I have to go straight to bard for this one. I mean its name is Bard.  and that literally in Celtic mean story teller and its a college. But do not worry, I will check in with GPT and Llama.But first, Let me show you what I mean with a few prompts in Google BardPlease write me a bedtime story about a fairy princess and please include at least 2 female characters with the names Doris and Hazel? This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1036 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8084169457 This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are doing something a little different and rather than discussing a specific AI use, we are going to dive a little deeper and go broad at the same time and talk about the concept loosely termed  ¨In the Style of¨¨ and if you do not know what I just meant than keep listening. And I want to say Thank you so much to all the Iamgpted listeners, for joining me on this journey into the galaxy of AI.I hope you find the information helpful …..or just enjoy the show, and if you do like this podcast, please rate, comment, and subscribe. I would also like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. . Please consider these companies as I know that I personally use their products, daily. I need to take a little time and set this whole In the style of concept up a little bit before we dig into as it could have massive ramifications on shaping AI.The most relevant example that I think helps bring the concept into a more understandable light is what is going on with Sarah Silverman and her lawsuit against one of our copilots, ChatGPT and vis a vie Open AI.In which one writer stated ”this raises questions about the ethical and legal bedrock of AI tools.” Broad point of initiation vs in the style of I will leave it to you to to decide, but that being said, if you ever want to share what you think, feel free to send an email to iamgpted”gmail.com. I appreciate all the emails I have gotten. Since Bard was not the winner winner chicken dinner. Today lets kick this journey off with Llama and at Hugging ChatAnd lets get acquainted with our buddy and see if it has some style ….. Of with the prompt to start us on our  journey, so fasten your seat belts and put away your tray tables the plane is your ChatGPT with this promptwhat are some ways to use the phrase "in the style of" when prompting you?PROMPTS OUTROThank you again for joining me on IamGPTed. If you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. If you get a chance, please like, comments, and make sure you subscribe. Prompts usedIf you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:57:38 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are doing something a little different and rather than discussing a specific AI use, we are going to dive a little deeper and go broad at the same time and talk about the concept loosely termed  ¨In the Style of¨¨ and if you do not know what I just meant than keep listening. And I want to say Thank you so much to all the Iamgpted listeners, for joining me on this journey into the galaxy of AI.I hope you find the information helpful …..or just enjoy the show, and if you do like this podcast, please rate, comment, and subscribe. I would also like to take a moment to give out a shout out to some of the brands who help make this podcast possible. . Please consider these companies as I know that I personally use their products, daily. I need to take a little time and set this whole In the style of concept up a little bit before we dig into as it could have massive ramifications on shaping AI.The most relevant example that I think helps bring the concept into a more understandable light is what is going on with Sarah Silverman and her lawsuit against one of our copilots, ChatGPT and vis a vie Open AI.In which one writer stated ”this raises questions about the ethical and legal bedrock of AI tools.” Broad point of initiation vs in the style of I will leave it to you to to decide, but that being said, if you ever want to share what you think, feel free to send an email to iamgpted”gmail.com. I appreciate all the emails I have gotten. Since Bard was not the winner winner chicken dinner. Today lets kick this journey off with Llama and at Hugging ChatAnd lets get acquainted with our buddy and see if it has some style ….. Of with the prompt to start us on our  journey, so fasten your seat belts and put away your tray tables the plane is your ChatGPT with this promptwhat are some ways to use the phrase "in the style of" when prompting you?PROMPTS OUTROThank you again for joining me on IamGPTed. If you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. If you get a chance, please like, comments, and make sure you subscribe. Prompts usedIf you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 972 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI8551318172 Mega Millions numbers to pick according to Google Bard Choice 1 -  - White balls: 10, 14, 17, 31, 46 - Mega Ball: 22 Choice 2 - - White balls: 3, 17, 25, 46, 69 - Mega Ball: 14 Good Luck and let me know if you win!This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are going to task our AI copilots with picking the winning numbers for the upcoming $1.5 billion Megamillions prize. STick around because after this episode you will be that much closer to saying, WInner Winner…Chicken Dinner! Iif you most people in the US right now, MegaMillions fever has taken hold as the jackpot has topped over $1.5 billion dollars. Thats right, you could be the next billionaire and just by picking the correct 6 numbers. SOunds easy right.  Well, The odds of picking all six numbers correctly are approximately 1 in 302,575,350.To put this in perspective, the odds of getting struck by lightning in a given year are about 1 in 700,000. So, the chances of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are roughly equivalent to getting struck by lightning four times in a row! Ouch, In would rather just win a 4th of the jackpot.Despite these staggering odds, 100’s of millions of people have bought a chance to win the jackpot. If they are like me, just the act of buying the tickets sends my brain spinning on all the ways I could spend that dough re me.I also tend to worry about wether I should take the lump sum, In this case like $757 million or the 30 annual payments. Both are tough problems when think about the taxes, which is also weird since I have not even won yet, but hey when I do win it is going to be a tax bill.Bu the other day, rather than obsessing over the gigantic tax bill or the color of my new yacht, I started thinking about ways to win this sucker, or at least improve my odds, so (had to say it) I turned to the smartest people or things I know, I call them our copilots, but other call them ChatGPT, Hugging Chat and Bard, to see if they could help me, or I should say us, pick some winning numbers.(A little disclaimer - if this becomes my last podcast then the following worked and I won.)As many of younknow by now, I like starting off easy and getting an understanding if our AI friends actually have knowledge of or can help with the specific subject. Let start off with Llama first today….Prompt -can you help me pick the winning numbers for the megamillions drawing?As GPT and Llama (that what I call hugging chat since it utilizes llama a large language model by Meta that powers hugging chat)Both of these gave me cold response to the challenge so I decided to stick with Bard for a bit.But I will check back with them, This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:25:02 -0000 full Inception Point AI Mega Millions numbers to pick according to Google Bard Choice 1 -  - White balls: 10, 14, 17, 31, 46 - Mega Ball: 22 Choice 2 - - White balls: 3, 17, 25, 46, 69 - Mega Ball: 14 Good Luck and let me know if you win!This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. In this episode we are going to task our AI copilots with picking the winning numbers for the upcoming $1.5 billion Megamillions prize. STick around because after this episode you will be that much closer to saying, WInner Winner…Chicken Dinner! Iif you most people in the US right now, MegaMillions fever has taken hold as the jackpot has topped over $1.5 billion dollars. Thats right, you could be the next billionaire and just by picking the correct 6 numbers. SOunds easy right.  Well, The odds of picking all six numbers correctly are approximately 1 in 302,575,350.To put this in perspective, the odds of getting struck by lightning in a given year are about 1 in 700,000. So, the chances of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are roughly equivalent to getting struck by lightning four times in a row! Ouch, In would rather just win a 4th of the jackpot.Despite these staggering odds, 100’s of millions of people have bought a chance to win the jackpot. If they are like me, just the act of buying the tickets sends my brain spinning on all the ways I could spend that dough re me.I also tend to worry about wether I should take the lump sum, In this case like $757 million or the 30 annual payments. Both are tough problems when think about the taxes, which is also weird since I have not even won yet, but hey when I do win it is going to be a tax bill.Bu the other day, rather than obsessing over the gigantic tax bill or the color of my new yacht, I started thinking about ways to win this sucker, or at least improve my odds, so (had to say it) I turned to the smartest people or things I know, I call them our copilots, but other call them ChatGPT, Hugging Chat and Bard, to see if they could help me, or I should say us, pick some winning numbers.(A little disclaimer - if this becomes my last podcast then the following worked and I won.)As many of younknow by now, I like starting off easy and getting an understanding if our AI friends actually have knowledge of or can help with the specific subject. Let start off with Llama first today….Prompt -can you help me pick the winning numbers for the megamillions drawing?As GPT and Llama (that what I call hugging chat since it utilizes llama a large language model by Meta that powers hugging chat)Both of these gave me cold response to the challenge so I decided to stick with Bard for a bit.But I will check back with them, This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1046 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9529128504 This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Thank you so much for checking IamGPTED out, I hope you find the information helpful, and if you like what you hear, please rate the show and subscribe.  When we last spoke, or should I say when i last spoke to you, it was Friday and I was getting ready to have some fun, and I am happy to report with the help of our copilots, GPT, Bard, and Llama I had a blast and getting ready was much easier than the clean up.WHen I told my dear mother about the weekend, she paused for a minute, and said “now tell me again, who helped you with this shin dig?” to which I said Mom, I am GPTed, I used AI to help.She gave her familiar “that nice” reply. And when I hung up the phone I realized she had know idea what I was talking about, and I also knew that even thought she considers herself, computer literate and pretty tech savvy for her age, she really did not know about AI and specifically Chat GPT, Bard, and Hugging Chat, so I decided I would devote the next few Mondays to showing my mom how she and others like her can and should use AI.After all Why should my 20 year old daughter and I have all the fun, Grand Ma Patsy deserves to get in on the AI revolution and make her life better as well. So today we are going to cross the bridge of generations, or at least learn what the game of bridge is with the help of our little friends Bard, Llama, and Chat GPT. I choose Bridge because my mother loves it, and I figured that if I can show how AI can facilitate her favorite game, then maybe she will try it out. So here goes, and a quick disclaimer, I know very little about bridge. Lets kick it of with GPT and ask about the game. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:21:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  The show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and Hugging Chat to figure out how life can be better together.. Thank you so much for checking IamGPTED out, I hope you find the information helpful, and if you like what you hear, please rate the show and subscribe.  When we last spoke, or should I say when i last spoke to you, it was Friday and I was getting ready to have some fun, and I am happy to report with the help of our copilots, GPT, Bard, and Llama I had a blast and getting ready was much easier than the clean up.WHen I told my dear mother about the weekend, she paused for a minute, and said “now tell me again, who helped you with this shin dig?” to which I said Mom, I am GPTed, I used AI to help.She gave her familiar “that nice” reply. And when I hung up the phone I realized she had know idea what I was talking about, and I also knew that even thought she considers herself, computer literate and pretty tech savvy for her age, she really did not know about AI and specifically Chat GPT, Bard, and Hugging Chat, so I decided I would devote the next few Mondays to showing my mom how she and others like her can and should use AI.After all Why should my 20 year old daughter and I have all the fun, Grand Ma Patsy deserves to get in on the AI revolution and make her life better as well. So today we are going to cross the bridge of generations, or at least learn what the game of bridge is with the help of our little friends Bard, Llama, and Chat GPT. I choose Bridge because my mother loves it, and I figured that if I can show how AI can facilitate her favorite game, then maybe she will try it out. So here goes, and a quick disclaimer, I know very little about bridge. Lets kick it of with GPT and ask about the game. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 1045 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7415208065 Happy FriYay. Or if it is not Friday…then happy whatever day! When I am recording this, it is Friday which means FriYAY!  I am excited for the weekend and have some plans I am pretty excited about. By tomorrow, that excitement will turn to panic, as I realize I am having people over for a barbeque and that is about as far I have planned. But not problem, we have our trusty copilots to help pull me through, and get my grill game on! So sit back, relax, and lets go on another IamGPTED journey and this time to the destination of Whats for dinner? Getting your food game on with AI or as I like to say, compensating for a lack of a food game with Artificial Intelligence.A bit about prompts (see show transcripts for show notes or go to my instagram iamgpted and I willa lso post the prompts used there.Ok as yesterday was so so Bard focused lets kick today off with GPTPrompts used ChatGPT - "I need dinner ideas for tonight." - "What are some easy and quick dinner recipes?" - "Can you suggest a vegetarian dinner option?" - "Give me a recipe with chicken and broccoli." - "I have some ground beef, what can I make with it?" - "What's a healthy and delicious dinner choice?" - "I want to make something with seafood. Any suggestions?" - "How do I make a classic Italian pasta dish?" - "What can I cook for a special occasion dinner?" - "Can you recommend a one-pot dinner recipe?" - "What are some popular dishes from Asian cuisine?" - "Can you help me plan a Mexican-themed dinner?" - "What's a good side dish to go with grilled steak?" - "How do I make a creamy sauce for my pasta?" - "I want to try something new with tofu. Any ideas?" - "What's a simple and tasty dessert to end the dinner?" - "Tell me a recipe using ingredients I have in my pantry." - "Can you suggest a low-carb dinner option?" - "What are some healthy salads I can make for dinner?" - "Give me a recipe for a comforting and hearty soup." Llama  - "Generate a list of healthy dinner recipes that can be prepared within 30 minutes." - "Suggest some vegetarian dinner options that are easy to make and delicious." - "I have leftover chicken from last night's dinner. What are some creative ways I can repurpose it?" - "I'm in the mood for Italian food tonight. Can you give me some dinner ideas?" - "I want to cook something new and exciting for my family. Suggest a unique dinner recipe that we haven't tried before." - "What are some quick and easy dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights?" - "Can you suggest some dinner recipes that incorporate seasonal ingredients?" - "I'm looking for some comforting, hearty dinner options that are perfect for a cold winter evening. Any suggestions?" - "I'm trying to eat more plant-based meals. Do you have any vegan dinner recipes I might enjoy?" - "I have guests coming over for dinner tonight. Can you suggest some impressive and flavorful dishes that will wow them?" Bard - "What's a good recipe for [ingredient]?" This will give you a list of recipes that use th This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:14:09 -0000 full Inception Point AI Happy FriYay. Or if it is not Friday…then happy whatever day! When I am recording this, it is Friday which means FriYAY!  I am excited for the weekend and have some plans I am pretty excited about. By tomorrow, that excitement will turn to panic, as I realize I am having people over for a barbeque and that is about as far I have planned. But not problem, we have our trusty copilots to help pull me through, and get my grill game on! So sit back, relax, and lets go on another IamGPTED journey and this time to the destination of Whats for dinner? Getting your food game on with AI or as I like to say, compensating for a lack of a food game with Artificial Intelligence.A bit about prompts (see show transcripts for show notes or go to my instagram iamgpted and I willa lso post the prompts used there.Ok as yesterday was so so Bard focused lets kick today off with GPTPrompts used ChatGPT - "I need dinner ideas for tonight." - "What are some easy and quick dinner recipes?" - "Can you suggest a vegetarian dinner option?" - "Give me a recipe with chicken and broccoli." - "I have some ground beef, what can I make with it?" - "What's a healthy and delicious dinner choice?" - "I want to make something with seafood. Any suggestions?" - "How do I make a classic Italian pasta dish?" - "What can I cook for a special occasion dinner?" - "Can you recommend a one-pot dinner recipe?" - "What are some popular dishes from Asian cuisine?" - "Can you help me plan a Mexican-themed dinner?" - "What's a good side dish to go with grilled steak?" - "How do I make a creamy sauce for my pasta?" - "I want to try something new with tofu. Any ideas?" - "What's a simple and tasty dessert to end the dinner?" - "Tell me a recipe using ingredients I have in my pantry." - "Can you suggest a low-carb dinner option?" - "What are some healthy salads I can make for dinner?" - "Give me a recipe for a comforting and hearty soup." Llama  - "Generate a list of healthy dinner recipes that can be prepared within 30 minutes." - "Suggest some vegetarian dinner options that are easy to make and delicious." - "I have leftover chicken from last night's dinner. What are some creative ways I can repurpose it?" - "I'm in the mood for Italian food tonight. Can you give me some dinner ideas?" - "I want to cook something new and exciting for my family. Suggest a unique dinner recipe that we haven't tried before." - "What are some quick and easy dinner ideas that are perfect for busy weeknights?" - "Can you suggest some dinner recipes that incorporate seasonal ingredients?" - "I'm looking for some comforting, hearty dinner options that are perfect for a cold winter evening. Any suggestions?" - "I'm trying to eat more plant-based meals. Do you have any vegan dinner recipes I might enjoy?" - "I have guests coming over for dinner tonight. Can you suggest some impressive and flavorful dishes that will wow them?" Bard - "What's a good recipe for [ingredient]?" This will give you a list of recipes that use th This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 875 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI7081267813 This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  this is the show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and LLama to figure out how life can be better together.. Thank you so much checking IamGPTED out and for listening. I hope you find the information helpful, and if you like what you hear, please rate the show and subscribe. If you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@!gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. If you are like many people in the united states who have a some money in the market or a 401k, than yesterday was abit of an eye opener as the Dow had its worse day in 3 months. And if you are anything like me, you checked in on your portfolio and probably saw a bunch of red arrows. It was not a pretty sight, but in despair, I only see opportunities and specifically I saw an opportunity to find out if our copilots could help out with some investment advice. SO lets talk with our friends ChatGPT, Bard and Google to see if they can help pick some winners!! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:58:41 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed where we discover out how Artificial Intelligence can benefit humans the most.  this is the show  where we look at the practical side of AI and tools like ChatGPT, Bard and LLama to figure out how life can be better together.. Thank you so much checking IamGPTED out and for listening. I hope you find the information helpful, and if you like what you hear, please rate the show and subscribe. If you ever have any specific questions or comments, you can contact us at iamgpted@!gmail.com . Someone or something will respond. If you are like many people in the united states who have a some money in the market or a 401k, than yesterday was abit of an eye opener as the Dow had its worse day in 3 months. And if you are anything like me, you checked in on your portfolio and probably saw a bunch of red arrows. It was not a pretty sight, but in despair, I only see opportunities and specifically I saw an opportunity to find out if our copilots could help out with some investment advice. SO lets talk with our friends ChatGPT, Bard and Google to see if they can help pick some winners!! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 730 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI1803617228 his is, I am GPTed where we figure out how AI can benefit humans the most.  this is the show where we look at the practical side of Artificial Intelligence and learn how our lives can be better together with AI. Thank you for joining me, I truly appreciate that you choose to spend this time with me and I hope you find the information helpful. If you ever have any specific questions, please send an email to iamgpted@!gmail.com . I promise to respond as quickly as possible. We are going to the mat or I should say competitive ring today as we test Chat GPT, Bard, and Llama (via Hugging Chat) as to which AI is smarter. WELL, I AM NOT SURE WE CAN ACTUALLY TELL THAT. But we know these things have consumed a tremendous amount of info, so which one is the best in a practical sense at understanding and answering questions? To level the playing field with us humans, I searched Google to find some sample SAT questions and then made a list of 10 questions to enter into our AI copilots and see which answers the most correctly.   Let's see how AI fares and which is the smartest of the 3 by going through the process and seeing the actual results. To start off I wanted to give a little credit to Kaplan test prep and thank them for providing us the questions from one of their online SAT prep sites. Thanks for making info Public This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:16:18 -0000 full Inception Point AI his is, I am GPTed where we figure out how AI can benefit humans the most.  this is the show where we look at the practical side of Artificial Intelligence and learn how our lives can be better together with AI. Thank you for joining me, I truly appreciate that you choose to spend this time with me and I hope you find the information helpful. If you ever have any specific questions, please send an email to iamgpted@!gmail.com . I promise to respond as quickly as possible. We are going to the mat or I should say competitive ring today as we test Chat GPT, Bard, and Llama (via Hugging Chat) as to which AI is smarter. WELL, I AM NOT SURE WE CAN ACTUALLY TELL THAT. But we know these things have consumed a tremendous amount of info, so which one is the best in a practical sense at understanding and answering questions? To level the playing field with us humans, I searched Google to find some sample SAT questions and then made a list of 10 questions to enter into our AI copilots and see which answers the most correctly.   Let's see how AI fares and which is the smartest of the 3 by going through the process and seeing the actual results. To start off I wanted to give a little credit to Kaplan test prep and thank them for providing us the questions from one of their online SAT prep sites. Thanks for making info Public This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 730 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI5839118458 This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how AI can benefit humans the most.  this is the show  where we look at the practical side of Artificial Intelligence and learn how are lives can be better together with AI. Thank you for joining me, I truly appreciate that you choose to spend this time with me and I hope you find the information helpful. If you ever have any specific questions, please send an email to iamgpted@!gmail.com . I promise to respond as quickly as possible. We have some exciting info for you today as In this episode we discover how you can find and prepare for your next vacation. The U.S. Travel Association, an estimated 219 million Americans are expected to travel this summer. About 85% of those will travel within the US.  If you are like me, then you still have not taken that vacation, but do not worry, as you still have a few weeks of summer left and Artificial Intelligence might be able to help get you on your way. From inspiration to planning and even packing Bard and Chat GPT have the brain power to help make your next trip a little easier. So get the laptop open and let's discover how Bard can do some heavy lifting when it comes to vacation planning. The reason I choose Bard is because Chat GPT is limited top info up to 2021, SO let start of with a fairly general prompt that just mentions the activities that I like and my wife likes This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:03:39 -0000 full Inception Point AI This is, I am GPTed where we figure out how AI can benefit humans the most.  this is the show  where we look at the practical side of Artificial Intelligence and learn how are lives can be better together with AI. Thank you for joining me, I truly appreciate that you choose to spend this time with me and I hope you find the information helpful. If you ever have any specific questions, please send an email to iamgpted@!gmail.com . I promise to respond as quickly as possible. We have some exciting info for you today as In this episode we discover how you can find and prepare for your next vacation. The U.S. Travel Association, an estimated 219 million Americans are expected to travel this summer. About 85% of those will travel within the US.  If you are like me, then you still have not taken that vacation, but do not worry, as you still have a few weeks of summer left and Artificial Intelligence might be able to help get you on your way. From inspiration to planning and even packing Bard and Chat GPT have the brain power to help make your next trip a little easier. So get the laptop open and let's discover how Bard can do some heavy lifting when it comes to vacation planning. The reason I choose Bard is because Chat GPT is limited top info up to 2021, SO let start of with a fairly general prompt that just mentions the activities that I like and my wife likes This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 829 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI6294384107 In this episode, we explore how easily you can hone your skills in letter writing and responding, all thanks to AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:41:28 -0000 full Inception Point AI In this episode, we explore how easily you can hone your skills in letter writing and responding, all thanks to AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 743 https://player.megaphone.fm/NPTNI9679020381 This is “I am GPT’ed” -  Your safe place to journey into Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and more. It is where you will learn what you need to know about Articifical Intelligence. The show is dedicated to figuring out how AI can benefit us humans the most, and how life can be better together. So whether you are a newbie or expert or more like me and do not want to get left behind, then sit back, relax and subscribe to I am GPTED. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:15:46 -0000 trailer Inception Point AI This is “I am GPT’ed” -  Your safe place to journey into Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and more. It is where you will learn what you need to know about Articifical Intelligence. The show is dedicated to figuring out how AI can benefit us humans the most, and how life can be better together. So whether you are a newbie or expert or more like me and do not want to get left behind, then sit back, relax and subscribe to I am GPTED. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI. 41