THE CHRISTMAS ROAST: An antagonistic AI roasts Jimmy and Matt live on air

THE CHRISTMAS ROAST: An antagonistic AI roasts Jimmy and Matt live on air

Author: Matt Cartwright & Jimmy Rhodes December 23, 2025 Duration: 1:15:26
Send us Fan Mail For a special Christmas treat for all of our millions, sorry hundreds, of fans, the algorithm grabs the wheel and turns our holiday special into a cross‑examination. We fed the complete set of 2025 Preparing for AI podcast transcripts into an antagonistic AI, which then delivered a live roast on everything from our 2025 hypocrisy, to vibe coding, data privacy, collapse prep, open source, and whether the human spark still matters. Do we fund what we fear when they use the tool...

Hosted by Matt Cartwright and Jimmy Rhodes, Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody moves beyond the technical hype to examine how these technologies are reshaping the very fabric of our daily lives. This isn't just about algorithms and code; it's a grounded conversation on the human stories, ethical dilemmas, and societal shifts happening right now. Each episode digs into the unexpected intersections where artificial intelligence meets politics, religion, economics, and public health, making complex topics accessible and relevant. The first series set the stage by analysing AI's tangible impact across various industries, exploring its role in sustainability, and demystifying the rapid evolution of large language models. Building on that foundation, the second series takes a more forward-looking turn, grappling with crucial questions of safety, governance, and the long-term future we're actively building-a discussion that acknowledges both profound potential and significant risk. Tune in for a thoughtful, wide-ranging dialogue that equips you with context and understanding, no matter your starting point. This podcast serves as an essential guide for anyone curious about navigating the world AI is creating.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 67

Preparing for AI: The AI Podcast for Everybody
Podcast Episodes
STEALER OF SOULS: Can Notebook LM really replace podcasts? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:51
Send us Fan Mail Can AI truly capture the essence of a podcast, or are we sacrificing the soul of storytelling for convenience? In a very special (and shorter than usual) episode we put Google's LM Notebook to the test,…
ARTIFICIAL APPETITE: Is our AI powered future being forced on us? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:03
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of "Preparing for AI," hosts Jimmy Rhodes and Matt Cartwright tackle the complex relationship between AI and society, pondering whether AI is a tool we genuinely desire or something that'…
USELESS EATERS: Are alternative social models bound to fail? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:31
Send us Fan Mail Is our current economic model sustainable in an AI-driven future? We kick off with an ambitious exploration of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its profound implications. From dispelling myths about UBI…