Episodes

  • 20 Minutes of Apathy
    Sep 2 2025

    Ian and Michael muse on the art of not giving a damn. From the constant barrage of world events (usually of the bad kind) to the trivial irritations of daily life, they ask: is there wisdom in tuning out? Or should we be worried that apathy might be the most rational response of all? Should we just… not bother to care? (This description was AI-generated)


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    21 mins
  • Designer Wastebaskets and Digital Assets
    Aug 26 2025

    Ian and Michal wander from shredders and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to lost Bitcoin fortunes, counterfeit designer wastebaskets, and the precarious nature of digital assets. Along the way, they unpack how algorithms shape everything from airline baggage fees to the art market, and why fakery—whether Rolexes, hotel bins, or even peerages—might be more dangerous (or absurd) than it looks. (This description was generated with AI)

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    21 mins
  • GPT-5 Reception, Digital Ecosystems
    Aug 19 2025

    Ian and Michael discuss the mixed reception to the recently released GPT-5, as well as our reliance on digital ecosystem providers.

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    20 mins
  • Being an AI Super User and Other Post-Holiday Musings
    Aug 12 2025

    AI Unfiltered is back from summer holiday! Ian and Michael dive into what it means to be an AI “super user,” asking whether our brains might turn off completely if we outsource everything to artificial intelligence. They also wander into the worlds of voice assistants, smartwatch wristbands, and… rock festivals.

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    20 mins
  • Summertime Musings 2025
    Jul 8 2025

    In the last episode before summer break, Ian and Michael discuss whether old bands should just make room for newer bands, festivals, summertime cruises, and the virtue of cover songs.

    AI Unfiltered returns with new episodes in August!

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    20 mins
  • Anti-Clickbait, One Minute Reviews
    Jul 1 2025

    Ian and Michael rage against clickbait and social media, and create a new review format: one minute reviews!

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    21 mins
  • Business Ideas and Niches, Metal Bands, Collectible Vinyls
    Jun 24 2025

    Ian and Michael discuss some recent novel business ideas, like opening a chain of burrito restaurants in India, or a book store in Somerset focusing solely on books on ecology and the environment. Plus, a discussion on the resurgence of vinyls as a format for distributing music and their value as collectibles in the digital era. Last, but least, how many metal bands can Ian name that Michael hasn't heard of? Tune in to find out!

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    23 mins
  • The Ragebait Episode
    Jun 17 2025

    Prepare to be outraged! Or not; Ian and Michael discuss the concept of ragebait, rather than produce anything particularly ragebaity.

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    20 mins