Category: Podcast Episodes
Continuing my coverage of Dr. Craig Vanslyke’s PodIndy 2025 workshop, this episode dives into what he called the “gold” of AI — meta-prompting. I share Craig’s live demonstration of how asking AI to write its own prompts can generate powerful results, including his now-famous deep-research example that produced a 22-page,…
In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores one of the biggest conversations shaping the future of creativity, education, and communication: artificial intelligence. Drawing from insights and inspiration gained during PodIndy 2025 — including ideas presented by Craig Van Slyke — Randy examines how AI tools can enhance human…
In episode 13 for NaPodPoMo of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on an unexpected source of wisdom — a fortune cookie that read, “Failure is feedback, and feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Building from a clip from his other show Shooting It Straight, he explores how failure fuels growth and…
In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores Veritasium’s video “Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible” (YouTube link) and breaks down how voting systems, no matter how well designed, can’t be perfectly fair. He reflects on what this means for democracy in the United States, where each state controls its own…
In this special Veterans Day episode of Randy Unscripted, part of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month), we explore the history and significance of Veterans Day, from its origins as Armistice Day to its modern meaning honoring all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We reflect on the freedoms…
Episode 10 of my NaPodPoMo series dives into PodChapters, a powerful tool that helps podcasters create chapter markers, transcripts, and organized show notes with ease. I share how PodChapters has streamlined my workflow, saved hours of editing time, and improved the listening experience for my audience. Whether you’re a seasoned…
In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I unpack the often-misunderstood idea of the “spirit” of the First Amendment. Many people invoke it when their speech faces criticism, but the amendment’s true purpose is to protect citizens from government interference — not public disagreement. Join me as I explore why understanding…
On this episode for NaPodPoMo I’m discussing the ideas of parody and fair use. Does parody require a license? Can you be sued and held liable for creating a parody? We’ll be talking about that today. The content of this episode is based on a blog post available on my…
We’ve made it to day 7 for NaPodPoMo and I am having the time of my life! In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I share my excitement about attending PodIndy, a grassroots podcasting event that celebrates independent creators and community connection. I talk about being personally invited by Dr. Brad…