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AI Unplugged
Welcome to AI Unplugged, the podcast that cuts through the hype to bring you honest, accessible discussions about artificial intelligence. We believe understanding AI shouldn't require a computer science degree, bridging the gap between technical complexity and everyday relevance for both industry insiders and curious newcomers. Through candid conversations with leading researchers and innovators, we explore breakthroughs and practical applications shaping the AI landscape.
Episodes
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Is SaaS Dead? | AI Unplugged Ep. 19
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Andrew, Jeff, and John break down the biggest questions in AI right now. Is software still worth paying for, what…
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Is AI Going Too Fast? | Ep. 18
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Andrew, Evan, and John tackle the question nobody in the industry wants to answer honestly. Is AI actually moving too…
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AI Gone Rogue: Security, Slop & the Cost of Intelligence | Ep. 17
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Andrew, and John pull back the curtain on the darker side of AI. Rogue agents, security incidents, and the…
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AI Wars, Space Data Centers & the Forward-Deployed Engineer | AI Unplugged Ep. 16
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Andrew, Jeff, and John break down why the AI arms race has quietly shifted from who's smartest to who's cheapest and…
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ROI, Tokenomics & the AI Bubble | AI Unplugged Ep. 15
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Justin, and Andrew tackle the question every business leader is starting to ask: is AI actually worth what we're…
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AI Trust, Global Politics & Agentic Delivery | AI Unplugged Ep. 14
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Evan, and Andrew are back together to dig into the bigger forces shaping AI right now — from geopolitics and…
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The Productivity Paradox: AI Burnout, App Slop, and the Reality of Automation
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Evan, and Kate pull back the curtain on the business reality of AI. While agents are promised to save us time…
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AI Unplugged Episode #12: Autonomous Chaos and the Great Compression
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Andrew, and Justin dive into the wild world of autonomous AI agents and what happens when the guardrails come…
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AI Unplugged Episode #11: After Dark AI and the Dead Internet Theory
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Chris, Evan, and Andrew dive deep from their sales kickoff to explore whether AI is reaching a plateau or just getting…
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AI Unplugged Episode #10: Following the Money and re:Invent Predictions
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Travis, Jeff, Andrew and James tackle the biggest question in tech: Is AI a bubble or the real deal? From OpenAI's $300…
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AI Unplugged Episode #09: Recruiting in the AI Era + ChatGPT-5 Reality Check
In this episode of AI Unplugged, we dive deep into how AI is transforming the recruiting and hiring landscape with our corporate recruiter Amanda Falzone. From…
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AI Unplugged Episode #08: AI in Education and The Human Connection
In this episode, we explore how AI can amplify our humanity rather than replace it, featuring a heartfelt tribute that sets the stage for cutting-edge insights…
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AI Unplugged Episode #07: AI's Impact on Business and Community (Live from Innovative Field)
This conversation explores the intersection of community engagement, the impact of AI on human connection, and the evolving dynamics of the workforce in…
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AI Unplugged Episode #06: The Challenges of AI Integration and Regulation
In this episode of AI Unplugged, hosts Travis Rehl and Andrew Sinclair are joined by Justin Copie and Jeff Valentine! The group discusses the transformative…
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AI Unplugged Episode #05: Voice Agents, Ethics in AI and Tariffs
In this episode of AI Unplugged, hosts Travis Rehl and Andrew Sinclair discuss the latest developments in AI models, including the new ChatGPT 4.1 and AWS Nova…
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AI Unplugged Episode #04: Vibe Coding, A New Era in Software Development
In this episode of AI Unplugged, hosts Travis Rehl and Andrew Sinclair discuss the evolving landscape of AI, focusing on significant investments, the role of…
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AI Unplugged Episode #03: China's Influence on AI and the Rise of DeepSeek
In this episode of AI Unplugged, Trav and Justin are joined by Andrew and Sean to dive into the latest shake-up in the AI landscape—China’s growing influence…
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AI Unplugged Episode #02: Project Stargate: The Future of AI, Power, and Influence
In this episode, Trav and Justin dive deep into one of the biggest AI announcements in recent history—Project Stargate. Broadcasting from Orlando, Florida…
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AI Unplugged Episode #01: The Truth About AI, Business Transformation & Industry Disruptors
Welcome to AI Unplugged!Is AI really taking over the world? In this episode, Justin and Travis break down the hype versus reality of AI's rapid evolution, how…