• The Climb: 5 Levels of AI & How to Escape Lvl 0
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode, Andrew Phillips breaks down his bread and butter: Level 2, Automated Intelligence—the fastest-growing space in practical AI adoption.

    Andrew is the Co-founder of Lesswhelmed, an AI automation company helping businesses streamline repetitive work; a Proposal Coordinator for the U.S. Government; and the Founder of Andy's Printing Press.

    We dive into how individuals and businesses stuck at Level 0 can begin adopting AI today, simple first steps to build confidence, and why Level 2 automation is where the biggest wins are happening right now.

    Andrew also shares his latest project, local-play.com, a brand-new platform for bringing sports and community together.

    A practical, no-BS conversation for anyone looking to understand AI without the hype—and take their first steps up the ladder.

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    34 mins
  • Key Rants: Chess and Catching Up
    Nov 11 2025

    On the latest episode of Key Rants, Manny and I talk about what we've been up to in the last few weeks, talking about the newest shows, games, and experiences we've had the pleasure of encountering, all while playing a few matches of chess!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Key Rants: Mental Health and Types of Relationships
    Aug 27 2025

    On this episode of Key Rants, Manny and I talk about mental health, and the types of relationships we have and how they affect us and those we care about.

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    57 mins
  • Key Rants: Hobbies and Life
    Aug 27 2025

    On today's episode, Manny and Keaton talk about the new things going on in their lives, with Keaton talking more about his interest in Warhammer and the realization of how much money he'd spent on the hobby in six short months. Manny talks more about Manwha and the progress he's made around the house, furthermore providing updates with his business and his family.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Climb: $205M Fraud & a Lifetime in Prison
    Jul 27 2025

    Manny sits down with Lawrence Duran, an entrepreneur who built multiple businesses by age 24—and later committed what was then the largest Medicare fraud in U.S. history. Lawrence shares insights from his time in the mental health field, hard-earned lessons from the prison system, and his unique perspective on rehabilitation and reform.

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    49 mins
  • The Climb: Positive Worldview from Gen Z
    Jul 27 2025

    Alex joins Manny for a thoughtful conversation about how our worldviews are shaped—through experience, education, and even genetics. What stood out most was Alex’s open, honest, and optimistic perspective on the world. His approach to life and communication left Manny genuinely moved.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Climb: Alex Talks D&D & World Building Through Music
    Jul 13 2025

    Alex tells the truth! They have a favorite D&D Campaign! Their own! A campaign they worked on for 6 years. Breaks down story telling as a passion and how music moves life forward.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Climb: Domino's Salary, D&D, History Careers
    Jul 13 2025

    Tyler is not afraid to tell it like it is. He talks his shit and lights people up. Love to hear it from this D&D pro and history buff!

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    1 hr and 3 mins