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!
Ian and Michael rage against clickbait and social media, and create a new review format: one minute reviews!
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!
Prepare to be outraged! Or not; Ian and Michael discuss the concept of ragebait, rather than produce anything particularly ragebaity.
Ian and Michael discuss date formats and dialectal differences in English, health and diet, and standards organisations, inventing a podcasting standards organisation in the process!
Ian and Michael discuss the recent reports of AI models potentially engaging in blackmail, AI-powered recording devices and the surveillance state, and for a bit of levity - our very own AI-generated summer reading list! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael discuss a range of topics including smart phones and smart devices and their impact on our cognition, Youtubers and their need to reinvent themselves, and the idea of going completely offline for a digital detox. Plus, Emma Williams provides her AI-generated point of view in Emma's Artificial Reflections! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael discuss AI-generated books and its impact on literature and reading, before going off a rant on the negative effects of social media on our attention spans.
With the recent passing of Pope Francis and election of Leo XIV, Ian and Michael get into the topic of AI and religion, including the recent experiments with an entirely AI-generated church service - and a detour into the world of smartwatches.
Ian and Michael discuss fish expressions, dead internet theory, the movies of Gene Hackman, and a number of other topics. Is there a common thread in these topics? If we happen to find one, we'll let you know.
Ian and Michael discuss the ongoing tariff saga and more or less immediately go off on a number of tangents, including consumerism, AI chatbots, the price of antiques, cryptocurrencies, and the Doomsday Clock maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Ian and Michael discuss window shopping as a pastime, planned obsolescence in a variety of products, and the impact of our ever inceasing appetite for consumption. (This episode was recorded prior to the recent introduction of new US tariffs)
Ian and Michael go extraterrestial in their exploration of words pertaining to Jupiter - but quickly come back to Earth for other etymological mysteries. Plus, AI-generated contributor Emma Williams returns with a fresh instalment of Emma's Artifical Reflections! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael discuss SAT words and their meaning - and usefulness! Plus, our AI-generated contributor Emma returns with another Emma's Artificial Reflections! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael discuss algospeak - that is, the use of code and euphemisms to get around automated moderation mechanisms on the interwebs - and internet slang more broadly. IYKYK.
Ian and Michael discuss Ian's recently purchased guitar, while Michael uncovers a case of mistaken identity when it comes to the seller. Will the mystery seller be uncovered? And how many Finnish metal bands can Michael name in one episode? Tune in to find out! Plus, another instalment of Emma's Artifical Reflections, with our AI-generated contributor, Emma Williams! (This episode contains AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael tackle a cavalcade of topics, including having fun with 200 dollar words (or 157 pounds sterling words as far as Ian is concerned), inventing new holidays, and the skyrocketing price of coffee.
You write hiccup, I write hiccough? Ian and Michael discuss the joys of learning to pronounce and spell English. Plus, has the use of "gotten" as a past participle gotten out of hand?
Ian and Michael explore the wonder that is the English language with a deep dive into the shallow end of the pool in expressions of French and Latin origins. Also, is pumpkin spice made of pumpkin?
AI Unfiltered is back for season 4! In the first episode of the season, Ian and Michael discuss DeepSeek and its impact on the AI industry in the past few weeks.
It's a wrap on 2024! In the final episode of the year, Ian and Michael discuss the words of the year, New Year's traditions and their key take-aways from the past year. AI Unfiltered will return with new episodes in 2025!
Silent Night, Digital Night! In AI Unfiltered's annual Xmas episode, Ian and Michael discuss Xmas and winter expressions, and share their concerns about Santa's labour practices, Whamageddon - and the lack of appreciation for marzipan!
Is this episode the cat's pyjamas? Ian and Michael discuss words and expressions derived from the animal kingdom - with a completely unrelated aside on the word "godparent"...
Ian and Michael discuss profound statements that changed the world - and struggle to come up with any...
Bottoms up! Ian and Michael discuss alcohol and drinking culture - and associated words and expressions.
Ian and Michael dive into the murky waters that are reality shows and discuss superhero and movie catchphrases.
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn - but you should! Ian and Michael talk catchphrases and movie expressions.
When things happen on accident, is it begging the question? From misused turns of phrase to aggravating neologisms, we all have our language pet peeves. Well, at least Ian and Michael do, and they will happily share them in this episode!
Just in time for election day, Ian and Michael discuss terminology relating to politics and elections, and the differences between American and British English. And in keeping with the election theme, they spend an inordinate amount of time on misremembering the names of Swedish tennis players (it all ties together, possibly)! Plus, AI-generated contributors Emma and Sarah appear! (This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
Ian and Michael discuss expressions derived from sports - with an aside or two delving into other topics, such as the Oxford comma (and its lesser known sibling, the Cambridge semicolon)...
