Episodes

  • Episode 11: From Dial-Up to AI Domination: Jonathan Mast on Making AI Your Smartest Hire
    May 31 2025

    In Episode 11 of Prompt Commander AI, Where AI Meets Reality, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow sit down with Jonathan Mast—a digital strategy veteran turned AI educator helping businesses and teams unlock the true power of artificial intelligence.

    Jonathan shares his journey from building websites in the dial-up days to founding Self Scribe, a tool that trains AI to replicate your unique tone and voice. He discusses why AI is a superpower for ADHD entrepreneurs, how experience trumps age in the AI revolution, and why business leaders who ignore AI are costing themselves real time and money.

    This conversation covers:

    • The biggest misconceptions about prompting and AI
    • How to use AI as a collaboration partner, not a gimmick
    • The difference between delegation and abdication in the AI era
    • Why AI is the new literacy and how it can personalize education
    • Jonathan’s approach to scaling businesses with lean AI-powered teams

    Resources Mentioned

    • Self Scribe by Jonathan Mast: jonathanmast.com
    • Free personality test to help AI sound like you: 16personalities.com
    • Join Jonathan’s Facebook Group for entrepreneurs: link available on jonathanmast.com
    • Learn more about Prompt Commander AI: promptcommander.ai

    Subscribe, share the episode, and stay human while AI handles the boring stuff.

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    53 mins
  • Episode 10: Prompts + Process = Power: Why AI Alone Won’t Save Your Business
    May 27 2025

    In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon go beyond the hype to debunk a major myth: that prompts alone are the secret to business success with AI. Spoiler alert—they’re not. The duo dives into the powerful relationship between prompting and processes, showing how smart workflows and clear systems amplify the real value of artificial intelligence.

    From real-world examples to hilarious throwbacks (like Clippy vs. ChatGPT and AI on the Oregon Trail), Tim and Allan reveal how business owners can build repeatable systems, use AI to do the boring stuff, and actually get more done. Whether you’re running a flower shop or scaling a tech startup, this episode delivers actionable insights and laughs while helping you build confidence to integrate AI into your business the right way.

    Bonus: Download their free AI Process Audit Worksheet here

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    39 mins
  • Episode 9: AI Isn’t Magic—It’s Mastery: How to Build Smarter, Not Lazier
    May 18 2025

    In this episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper, Allan Dubon, and John Weidow dive deep into the realities of using AI the right way. They unpack the difference between gimmicky tools and truly transformative solutions, reveal the behind-the-scenes work it takes to build meaningful AI workflows, and explain why "just clicking a button" won’t cut it. Whether you're a beginner trying to understand prompting or a small business owner curious about AI-infused websites, this conversation breaks it all down with humor, real-world examples, and insider advice.

    Plus, you'll learn why the term “orchestrating” AI might just change the way you think about tech forever—and why staying human is still your biggest competitive advantage.















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    46 mins
  • Episode 8: Prompt Like a Pro — Mastering the Art of Talking to AI
    May 11 2025

    In this jam-packed episode of the Prompt Commander AI Podcast, Tim Roper and Allan Dubon dive deep into the skill that separates casual users from true AI power users: effective prompting.

    You’ll learn:

    • What a prompt really is—and why it matters
    • Why people often struggle to get great results from AI (and how to fix it)
    • The anatomy of a strong prompt vs. a weak one
    • How your communication style can make or break your AI results
    • Why prompting is like building a relationship—with clarity, trust, and a little bit of finesse
    • How AI can be used for everything from writing resumes to bedtime stories
    • Why learning prompting is essential for the future—and how it can unlock creativity in kids, entrepreneurs, and even people with ADHD

    Packed with real-world examples, shoutouts, and a few fun stories (including how a love letter prompt brought someone to tears), this episode will challenge you to rethink what AI is really capable of—if you learn how to talk to it the right way.

    Tim and Allan close the episode with powerful takeaways you can try today. Whether you're a beginner or a tech-savvy pro, this episode will level up your prompting game—and maybe even change how you think.

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    40 mins
  • Episode 7: Raising AI Innovators with Jonathan Shea
    May 3 2025

    What happens when you hand kids the tools of tomorrow — and invite their parents to build right alongside them?
    In this episode, Nurturing the Next‑Gen Innovators: Jonathan Shea on Launching AI Kids Academy & Building True AI Literacy at Home, host Tim Roper sits down with Jonathan Shea, founder of AI Kids Academy, to explore how early, hands‑on exposure to artificial intelligence is reshaping the classroom, the living room, and the future workforce.

    Jonathan shares the spark that led him from traditional ed‑tech ventures to creating a global learning community that has already:

    • Guided 500+ children through creative AI projects
    • Trained 100+ teachers to weave practical AI tools into everyday lessons
    • Helped families turn “screen time” into collaborative, curiosity‑driven discovery

    Together, Tim and Jonathan dive into:

    • The biggest gaps in K‑12 tech education—and how to close them
    • Designing workshops that demystify machine learning for eight‑year‑olds (and their parents)
    • Balancing innovation with ethics, safety, and healthy development
    • Why AI literacy will soon rank alongside reading and arithmetic—and what that means for educators, businesses, and policymakers

    Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or tech‑curious professional, this conversation offers actionable ideas for nurturing the problem‑solvers and creators the world will need next. Learn more at www.skool.com and follow the journey on Instagram @the_ai_kids_academy.

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    39 mins
  • Episode 6: Stay Human, Scale Smart: Real-World AI for Every Business
    Apr 26 2025

    In this energetic episode of the Prompt Commander Podcast, co-founders Allan Dubon and Tim Roper share fresh, firsthand insights from the field—literally fresh off a tour of Drip Swag’s high-tech print shop. They unpack how conversational AI is reshaping everything from coding careers to city-hall budgets, explain why “lazy AI” won’t cut it, and show how any professional—realtor, marketer, teacher, or CFO—can train tools like ChatGPT to sound like you and supercharge daily workflows. Along the way, Allan and Tim swap stories about turning research tasks into minutes, moving employees into higher-value roles, and keeping customer service at the heart of every tech upgrade. Whether you’re AI-curious or already automating, tune in to learn practical steps to stay competitive, cut costs, and—most importantly—stay human while you scale smart.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 5: From Disney to Digital: Victoria Wynn on Art, AI, and Emotional Intelligence
    Apr 20 2025

    Dive into unfiltered, real-world conversations about how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, education, art, and everyday life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, educator, creative, or just curious about the future, this show explores the practical, personal, and sometimes emotional sides of adopting AI.

    In this episode, we welcome back Victoria Wynn—artist, designer, and branding expert who's worked with NASA, Disney, and ESPN. We talk about everything from the evolution of digital art and future-proofing creative careers to using AI as a tool to navigate difficult conversations, boost productivity, and empower our kids in the classroom. If you've ever wondered how to blend your human edge with AI efficiency, this one’s for you.

    Join us as we stay human—and let AI do the boring stuff.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 4: Innovating the Future... A Conversation with Mike Todasco
    Apr 12 2025

    In this exciting episode of the Prompt Commander AI podcast, hosts Tim Roper and Allan Dubon sit down with Mike Todasco—former Head of Innovation at PayPal, current Visiting Fellow at San Diego State University's AI Center, and a published poet with over 100 patents to his name.

    Together, they explore how AI is not the strategy—but the amplifier. Mike shares his journey from a curious financial analyst in Ohio to a Silicon Valley innovator, and why creativity, curiosity, and asking “why” (sometimes 36 times) matter more than ever in the AI age.

    From automated lawnmowers and AI-powered city planning to helping kids with discover the world of AI, this conversation is full of real-world stories, laughs, and insights that show how AI can empower everyday people—not just engineers.

    Whether you're a small business owner, a city leader, a teacher, or just curious about what AI can and should do, this episode will leave you inspired.

    Stay human. Let AI do the boring stuff.

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    38 mins