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TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 48 - Election decisionsThe bots discuss how to decide who to vote for strategically. Karl's discovered some neat AI tools like Riffusion and ChatGPT's new image chops and deep research. Also the new crop of smart telescopes. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2025-04-121h 03
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 47 - Podcasts about podcasts?The bots wonder aloud about tariffs. Karl refuses to talk about Nazis... at first. But Karl's definitely got high energy electrons for a new AI tool called NotebookLM. Adam agrees, it's gonna change some things. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2025-02-221h 10
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 46 - EVs and Erec... er ElectionsThe bots talk about EVs. Karl's excited about the Tesla Model Y he drove. Adam has his doubts about full self driving. Can the new Liberal leader win the next election? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com. 2025-01-181h 10
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 45 - Did something newsworthy happen?The bots talk about hockey. Also things that cause us anxiety. Karl's excited about the new Rama movie coming out eventually - Adam has his doubts. This was recorded almost a week after the US election and we, well, you'll see. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com. 2024-11-101h 06
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 44 - What wine pairs with cat?The bots talk about the eating pets meme, Karl's eye exam, A1C, Adam's new computer and new music. This time we tried a new edit strategy. Everything is left in. Talkbots unplugged! The only thing I trimmed out was long pauses. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2024-09-141h 17
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 43 - I want candyThe bots talk about their favourite candy, the water main break, the new Democratic ticket and more. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2024-08-101h 01
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 42 - WaterThe bots talk about the water main break, Olivia's future education and city infrastructure. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com. 2024-06-151h 22
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 41 - BestsAdam got Covid again. Maybe. I bore you all with ERP talk but I cut a lot out too, so you're welcome. Then it's on to a game of 'what's the best _______ ? Here's a game you can play while you're listening - count how many times Adam and I say the word 'hotdog'. Bonus round - count 'wieners' too. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2024-04-141h 01TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 40 - Nenshi's backNenshi's back and that makes us hopeful. Adam imagines what it would be like if only Karl was left to do the podcast. He's at his sassy best tonight. But also sad. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2024-03-1659 min
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 39 - Of mice and AIAdam suffers through a mouse infestation. Karl needs new windows, no not the Microsoft kind of windows. We revisit AI, because, well, things are moving fast and Karl's way down the rabbit hole. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2024-02-101h 02
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 38 - Haves and have notsKarl buys a computer most can't afford then starts talking about how nobody can afford anything. Adam is finally absolutely sure that he can't tolerate gluten. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2023-12-101h 02
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 37 - We didn't break upWe took an 8 week vacation. Palestine. Tell the feds. Greening the grid. Tesla dominating. Just some of the things we discussed. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2023-11-051h 07
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 36 - Rant cityKarl fell down the reddit rabbit hole. Adam attempts to educate him on basic reddit knowledge. Also, why we can't have nice rail. Then the rant-fest starts. Winter extremes in Calgary. Road maintenance. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2023-09-101h 03
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 35 - Edge LordReading updates. AI news. Social media annoyances, aka Edge Lords or trap-door spiders. How climate change is affecting the weather. Karl takes his granddaughter to an improv show. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.2023-08-121h 05
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 34 - Rule 34Reading updates. Adam gets a surprise when he visits the sleep clinic. CEO salaries. Music recommendations. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com. 2023-07-1659 minTalkBotsTalkbots Episode 33 - For or against?Adam & Karl draw up a list of things they'll get to vote FOR or AGAINST on. Reading updates. They decide that episodes will now be a month apart. We'll see how that goes. Do you like the flow of this episode? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com2023-06-181h 04
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 32 - Uphill both waysKarl reminisces about how different life was in the 1970s, his teen years. Reading updates. Adam can't wait for this episode to be over so he can go and work on his other podcast, for which he supposedly has thousands of followers. Now I can go party next door like it's 1979.2023-05-201h 04
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 31 - Signal pathIn this episode, Karl shamelessly promotes his book not wanting to actually talk about what's in it. Ridiculous, right? Reading updates. A little hockey, because Canada.2023-05-071h 10
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 30 - Between breadOr by its alternate title: Sandwich chat. Reading updates. Karl wants to talk about music too this time around but he cheaps out on fitting his suggestions into their proper genres. In case the title wasn't obvious enough, the bots talk about sammies. Hold the pickle.2023-04-151h 00
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 29 - The letter 'P'Reading updates. Adam is mad at Karl for some reason. We discuss a topic that mostly hides behind a closed door - shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis. Then the bots bring up more crap about crap. You may laugh so hard, you lose control of your facilities.2023-04-011h 07
TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 28 - News makes me sadReading updates. Karl and Adam discuss the merits of avoiding the news. They play a round of 'tell me something I don't know', but Karl starts repeating old stories. This is what happens in the 61 year old brain. Also, Adam gives his rapid fire reviews of the fast food burgers he's eaten lately.2023-03-181h 06TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 27 - The chin wagReading updates. Karl reveals new information about Covid protection. Adam has vertigo.2023-03-051h 15TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 26 - AI snuck up on usMore book updates. Karl is intrigued, nay fascinated by the new AI chatbot ChatGPT. Adam is ready to try it. If you haven't heard of it, prepare to have your mind blown.2023-02-111h 12TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 25 - How to usurp a topicMore book updates. Karl thinks his podcast topic is great, but is it? The world may never know. Meanwhile, Adam tries some self-harm. It's not quite what you think.2023-01-281h 22TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 24 - Video gamesThe bots talk about their experiences with video games. Adam speaks to streaming and his love for World of Warcraft. Karl is an admitted sim lover.2023-01-081h 21TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 23 - 2022 year in reviewThe bots look back on the year that was 2022. Adam achieves his book goal. Karl announces the publication of his new book, Signal Path.2022-12-181h 17TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 22 - Listen to the musicThe bots think they're going to talk about hi-fi stereo equipment, but they end up talking about Christmas gifts and computers. Focus bots! Focus!2022-12-041h 13TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 21 - Totally Musked upAdam & Karl begin their second year of podcasting. In this episode, we explore the Twitter disaster and its implications. Clearly, Adam understands it better than Karl.2022-11-191h 10TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 20 - We walked 3 miles uphill..in the snow, both ways. Karl and Adam talk about more books, and how technology has made things so much easier than they used to be. We think back to what phone calls, navigating and shopping used to be like before tech made it mindless. And our ode to sandwiches.2022-10-301h 22TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 19 - CornucopiaIn honour of Canadian Thanksgiving, Adam and Karl decide to rant about some very rantable topics. The editing knife got very hot. Then we get back to books.2022-10-161h 00TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 18 - RamblersAdam and Karl decide to forego an official topic and wing it. Phones, operating systems and OCD.2022-09-111h 07TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 17 - A spiritual journeyKarl and Adam talk about a topic that could bomb or fly - spirituality. Maybe you identify, maybe you don't. It doesn't matter, because it's personal.2022-08-281h 10TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 16 - It's about listeningKarl introduces Adam to improv. The bots play a couple games and explore the concepts.2022-08-141h 15TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 15 - I'd like to buy a sword for $20 Alex...Tech roundup for July 2022. In episode 15, the bots give their thoughts on the hot news in tech lately. Bitcoin, the Rogers outage, Deep Mind and more. Adam is intrigued by Karl's prediction about what Meta is up to.2022-07-301h 27TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 14 - The good, the bad and the deliciousAdam and Karl talk about what only two fat guys are best qualified to talk about. Good and bad experiences at restaurants.2022-07-191h 20TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 13 - Dream weekendKarl & Adam share the people they would enjoy spending the weekend with. Karl's choices are celebrities, Adam's are closer to home. Another topic we thought would be easy, but alas, it wasn't.2022-07-021h 07TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 12 - Hi-Fi via Wi-FiIn this episode, Karl and Adam talk about how music formats evolved over time and how music impacted their lives. Remember albums? So do we. They used to be epic events.2022-06-051h 28TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 11 - Maybe tomorrow I'll settle downThe bots tackle the topic of homelessness, which turns out to be a more challenging topic than expected.2022-05-221h 20TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 10 - Getting to know usKarl & Adam reveal a bit about themselves by posing questions to each other about their life and experiences. This is an episode we've looked forward to for a while but had to delay because of Covid and some travel. Ten episodes! What a milestone.2022-05-081h 30TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 9 - Waste not, want notAdam and Karl discuss sustainable food and what it means to them.2022-04-031h 06TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 8 - Passiv aggressivKarl asks "why can't we have efficient homes?" and Adam is on a reading battle. The visit to the energy efficient home can be heard here: https://youtu.be/yZ0mL96IhHg2022-03-201h 15TalkBotsTalkbots Episode 7 - SugarfootAdam talks about his life with diabetes.2022-03-051h 45TalkBotsEpisode 6 - Rando, first bloodWe decide to ditch the planned topic and have a free for all. Covid, leaving Spotify and more books.2022-02-211h 00TalkBotsEpisode 5 - Money for nuthin'In this episode Adam and Karl talk about Universal Basic Income and what Adam is reading these days.2022-02-141h 13TalkBotsEpisode 4 - Domo arigatoIn this episode we talk about robots, AI, and machine learning. The conversation led to a preview of what we'll be discussing in the next episode. Then we switch gears and talk about books and reading in general.2022-02-091h 25TalkBotsEpisode 3 - Batteries includedIn episode 3, we chat about electric cars, the new Beatles documentary, and Adam's recent brush with the law as a privileged white dude.2022-02-061h 03TalkBotsEpisode 2 - Send in the cloudsIn our second episode, "Send in the clouds", we talk about 'the cloud', video streaming services and music streaming. And music. We have to talk about music. Oh! We have new theme music. Adam's pick.2022-01-301h 07TalkBotsEpisode 1 - Hey Alexa, R U Skynet?The talkbots pick a title, discuss Alexa and Google Home, and I rave about Dune2022-01-241h 02
TalkBotsTrailerAdam and Karl start a podcast. First they have to pick a name.2022-01-2401 min