Best Josh Michaelis Podcasts (2025)

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OpenAI's Identity Crisis: History, Culture & Non-Profit Control with ex-employee Steven Adler 2:03:13

15h ago2:03:13

2:03:13

In this episode, former OpenAI research scientist Steven Adler discusses his insights on OpenAI's transition through various phases, including its growth, internal culture shifts, and the contentious move from nonprofit to for-profit. The conversation delves into the initial days of OpenAI's development of GPT-3 and GPT-4, the cultural and ethical …

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Episode 147: Shameless Plug.... 15:01

1d ago15:01

15:01

This week Josh abbreviates the show for a bit to explain CaneStream Media, the Elite Handler Series, and the best way to get the best in working dog entertainment!By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: Let's Win a Truck (Ft Braxton Johnson) 42:14

2d ago42:14

42:14

This week Josh sits down with Pro Sport Truck Winner Braxton JohnsonBy Josh Michaelis

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Competition Corner Newdesk 5-5-25 5:22

3d ago5:22

5:22

By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 54 - Prison Snake Princess (w/ Sayjal Joshi) 49:59

5d ago49:59

49:59

Foofina the Snake Princess wants to help Arnie, Usidore and Chunt survive prison by making them her minions. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Foofina: Sayjal Joshi Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garret…

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AI Control: Using Untrusted Systems Safely with Buck Shlegeris of Redwood Research, from the 80,000 Hours Podcast 2:29:21

5d ago2:29:21

2:29:21

In this episode, we share a fascinating conversation from the 80,000 Hours Podcast between Rob Wiblin and Buck Shlegeris, CEO of Redwood Research. Buck dives deep into the emerging field of AI Control strategies for safely working with powerful AIs even if they’re not fully aligned. They explore innovative techniques like always-on auditing, honeyp…

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Blueprint for AI Armageddon: Josh Clymer Imagines AI Takeover, from the Audio Tokens Podcast 2:02:05

8d ago2:02:05

2:02:05

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, an AI-narrated version of Joshua Clymer's story on how AI might take over in two years is presented. The episode is based on Josh's appearance on the Audio Tokens podcast with Lukas Peterson. Joshua Clymer, a technical AI safety researcher at Redwood Research, shares a fictional yet plausible AI scenario…

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Episode 146: Dog Man (Ft Coty Wayne) 1:13:52

8d ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Jay Bicknell sits down this week with working dog enthusiast Coty WayneBy Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: Perspective 22:39

9d ago22:39

22:39

This week Josh sits down and re-caps an amazing week at PKC Spring Super Stakes.By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 53 - Prison Freshgrave Twins (w/ Jessica McKenna & Zach Reino) 1:00:32

12d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The Freshgrave Twins are in prison awaiting trial and they're eager to share some shady business opportunities. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Schnenessa: Jess McKenna Snaken: Zach Reino Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Produc…

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Fiverr Goes All-In on AI: Empowering Creators, Not Replacing Them, with Micha Kaufman, CEO of Fiverr 1:43:05

13d ago1:43:05

1:43:05

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz speaks with Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr, about the company's new AI suite called Fiverr Go. Kaufman shares his unique values-based approach to AI implementation, which aims to empower human creators rather than replace them in the freelance marketplace. The conversation ex…

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Securing Superintelligence: National Security, Espionage & AI Control with Jeremie & Edouard Harris 2:09:51

17d ago2:09:51

2:09:51

In this thought-provoking episode of The Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz speaks with Jeremy and Edouard Harris, founders of Gladstone AI and authors of "America's Superintelligence Project." The conversation explores a critical dilemma facing US policymakers: balancing the race to develop advanced AI ahead of China against the risks of los…

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Episode 145: Beagle Superhunt? 33:04

15d ago33:04

33:04

Tune in as BJ Hall sits down with Joy Dog Food Owner Wade Graskewics!By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: Save the Raccoons! 21:29

16d ago21:29

21:29

This week Josh explains one of the reasons he feels the world has gone madBy Josh Michaelis

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Is OpenAI's o3 AGI? Zvi Mowshowitz on Early AI Takeoff, the Mechanize launch, Live Players, & Why p(doom) is Rising 3:08:19

18d ago3:08:19

3:08:19

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution podcast, the host Nathan Labenz is joined for the record 9th time by Zvi Mowshowitz to discuss the state of AI advancements, focusing on recent developments such as OpenAI's O3 model and its implications for AGI and recursive self-improvement. They delve into the capabilities and limitations of current AI…

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Competition Corner Newdesk 4-21-25 4:14

17d ago4:14

4:14

By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 52 - Prison Kalhaxorous (w/ Brennan Lee Mulligan) 1:00:27

19d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

The Death Knight teaches Arnie, Usidore, and Chunt how to work in the cafeteria. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Kalhaxorus the Grim: Brennan Lee Mulligan Corncob the Calico: Porom the Cat Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Produ…

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AI News Crossover: A Candid Chat with Liron Shapira of Doom Debates 2:29:35

20d ago2:29:35

2:29:35

In this crossover episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan Labenz joins Liron Shapira of Doom Debates, for a wide-ranging news and analysis discussion about recent AI developments. The conversation covers significant topics including GPT-4o image generation's implications for designers and businesses like Waymark, debates around learning to code…

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Helen Toner: OpenAI Reflections, Adaptation Buffers, and AI in Warfare 1:29:35

23d ago1:29:35

1:29:35

In this thought-provoking conversation, Helen Toner, Director of Strategy at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), discusses her perspectives on AI development, regulation, and international competition. Toner shares insights from her time on OpenAI's board, clarifying that reports about a "Q*" breakthrough influencing the board's…

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Episode 144: The Art of the Deal (Ft John Strickland) 1:39:55

22d ago1:39:55

1:39:55

This week Josh sits down with TOC Winner and renowned houndsman Mr John Strickland to talk Little Ann, his preparation, where she stands in his list of all time greats, and even whether she could beat Big Country and Bad Habit on their best night! All of this and more available this week, right here on the Fueled By Joy: Working dog podcast…

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Tree Dog Tuesday: The Game Has Changed 28:35

23d ago28:35

28:35

This week Josh sits down and talks technology in the sport, selling dogs, tick prevention and more!By Josh Michaelis

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Competition Corner Newdesk 4-14-25 3:22

24d ago3:22

3:22

By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 51 - Prison Prince Vantis (w/ Jason Mantzoukas) 58:56

26d ago58:56

58:56

As Arnie, Chunt, and Usidore adjust to life as prisoners in the Topless Tower, Sweet Prince Vantis arrives to show them the ropes. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Sweet Prince Vantis: Jason Mantzoukas Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Haverman…

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Is a US-China Thucydides Trap Unavoidable? With David C. Kang from the ChinaTalk Podcast 1:39:16

26d ago1:39:16

1:39:16

In this crossover episode from the China Talk podcast, Nathan Labenz shares a thought-provoking conversation between Jordan Schneider, Ilari Michaela, and Professor David C. Kang that challenges conventional Western perspectives on East Asian international relations. Professor Kang argues that studying East Asian history on its own terms reveals a …

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New in Nature: Google Agents Beat Human Doctors, Make Scientific Discoveries – With Vivek Natarajan and Anil Palepu 1:27:57

29d ago1:27:57

1:27:57

In this episode, Nathan Labenz speaks with Vivek Natarajan and Anil Palepu from Google DeepMind about their groundbreaking work on AMIE (Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer) and Co-Scientist. The conversation reveals how these AI systems are already outperforming human physicians in diagnostic accuracy and treatment recommendations, with AMIE …

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Episode 143: John White Jr 1:31:23

30d ago1:31:23

1:31:23

This week BJ sits down with Louisiana Houndsman and beagle aficionado John White Jr. It is a wonderful conversation with a man with two guys that just love beagles.By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: Redbones and Tough Hunting (Ft Derek Calk) 45:09

1M ago45:09

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This week we are joined by coon hunter and redbone enthusiast Derek Calk to talk about the breed, his love for it, and what it needs to do to be more successful in the future. It is a great conversation with a dedicated houndsman that you will definitely not want to miss!By Josh Michaelis

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Competition Corner Newdesk 4-7-25 3:42

1M ago3:42

3:42

By Josh Michaelis

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Patreon Unlock: Girls Night: Cruisin' I 35:56

1M ago35:56

35:56

Enjoy this unlocked bonus episode from our Patreon! Flower, Momo, and Gianessa head out on a vacation cruise. You can support the show directly and receive bonus episodes and rewards by joining our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/magictavern for only $5 per month. Follow us on Bsky, Instagram and YouTube! Credits Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Flower…

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Scaling "Thinking": Gemini 2.5 Tech Lead Jack Rae on Reasoning, Long Context, & the Path to AGI 1:16:28

1M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

In this illuminating episode of The Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz speaks with Jack Rae, principal research scientist at Google DeepMind and technical lead on Google's thinking and inference time scaling work. They explore the technical breakthroughs behind Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro model, discussing why reasoning techniques are suddenly wo…

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Reward Hacking by Reasoning Models & Loss of Control Scenarios w/ Jeffrey Ladish of Palisade Research, from FLI Podcast 1:32:17

1M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

On this cross-post episode, Jeffrey Ladish discusses the rapid pace of AI progress and the risks of losing control over powerful systems. We explore why AIs can be both smart and dumb, the challenges of creating honest AIs, and scenarios where AI could turn against us. Additionally, we delve into Palisade's new study on how reasoning models can che…

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Episode 142: Dark to Daylight with Jon Perkins 47:49

1M ago47:49

47:49

Join us this week as Josh sits down with renowned squirrel hunter Jon Perkins as we talk about a myriad of topics, including the transition between hunting hounds at night to squirrel dogs during the day.By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: What a Cast! (Ft World Champion Duell Murphy) 52:53

1M ago52:53

52:53

What is it like to reach the pinnacle of your chosen sport? Find out this week as Josh sits down with newly crowned PKC World Champion Duell Murphy!By Josh Michaelis

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Competition Corner Newdesk 3-30-25 11:10

1M ago11:10

11:10

By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 50 - Claudia Now (w/ Beth Melewski) 52:04

1M ago52:04

52:04

The boys search for answers about the missing villains by visiting Claudia the Witch! Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Claudia: Beth Melewski Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Tim …

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Shortwave Rides the Tidal Wave: Inbox Agents, Hyper-Growth & Hiring AI Managers, with CEO Andrew Lee 1:51:39

1M ago1:51:39

1:51:39

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution podcast, Andrew Lee, founder and CEO of Shortwave, returns to discuss the rapid advancements in AI over the past year and how they have significantly improved Shortwave, an AI email assistant. Andrew shares insights into the exponential growth of Shortwave's revenue and the enhanced capabilities of their …

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Code Context is King: Augment’s AI Assistant for Professional Software Engineers, with Guy Gur-Ari 1:25:44

1M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Augment, explores the transformative impact of AI on the software industry. Highlighting Augment's unique approach, Gur-Ari discusses the challenges and solutions associated with integrating AI into large codebases, the nuances of maintaining context in AI-d…

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Episode 141: BJ Hall - Beagles with Rob Underwood 58:06

1M ago58:06

58:06

This week BJ Hall sits down with Rob Underwood to talk about his favorite subject: Beagles.By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: Sportsmanship 25:32

1M ago25:32

25:32

Tune in this week as Josh re-caps the PKC World Hunt, and the sportsmanship displayed at the highest level of the sport.By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 49 - Warlock Now (w/ Tyler Davis) 51:23

2M ago51:23

51:23

Nicholas Fump returns for a second attempt at exacting his revenge on Usidore. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Nicholas Fump: Tyler Davis Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Producers: Arnie Niekamp, Matt Young, and Adal Rifai Associate Producer: Anna Havermann Post-Production Coordination: Garrett Schultz Editor: Garrett…

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Unlocking Cells' Secrets: Diffusion, Deconvolution, & Discovery with Siyu He, author of Squidiff & CORAL 1:46:17

2M ago1:46:17

1:46:17

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, we hear from Siyu He, a postdoc at Stanford specializing in biomedical data science. Siyu discusses the implications and methods behind their recent AI-driven biological research papers, Squidiff and CORAL. The conversation explores the use of AI models to analyze complex cellular systems and disease mec…

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a16z on AI Voices: Call Centers, Coaches, and Companions with Olivia Moore & Anish Acharya 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, host Nathan Labenz speaks with Andreessen Horowitz partners Olivia Moore and Anish Acharya about the rapid evolution of voice AI technology and its real-world applications. The conversation explores how multimodal models, reduced latency, and improved emotional intelligence are enabling more natural voic…

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Episode 140: Beagles with Herbert Warren 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Host BJ Hall sits down friend and beagle hunter Herbert Warren.By Josh Michaelis

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Tree Dog Tuesday: It's World Hunt Week - and some big news from Joy Dog Food! 40:16

2M ago40:16

40:16

Join us this week as Josh talks PKC World Hunt, puts out a couple HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS with Wade from Joy Dog Food, and re-caps his biggest handling blunder of all time!!! (Did we mention some big announcements?)By Josh Michaelis

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Competition Corner Newdesk 3-17-25 4:34

2M ago4:34

4:34

By Josh Michaelis

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Season 5, Ep 48 - Chronicler (w/Richard Kind & Erin Kief Live from SF Sketchfest) 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Recorded live at Club Fugazi as part of San Francisco Sketchfest. The King's Chronicler visits to discuss his chronicling process and he brings along a small familiar guest. Okay, it's Momo. Credits Arnie: Arnie Niekamp Chunt: Adal Rifai Usidore: Matt Young Steven Anonymous: Richard Kind Momo the Mouse: Erin Keif Mysterious Man: Tim Sniffen Produce…

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Agency over AI? Allan Dafoe on Technological Determinism & DeepMind's Safety Plans, from 80000 Hours 3:02:28

2M ago3:02:28

3:02:28

Join us in a deep dive with Allan Dafoe, Director of Frontier Safety and Governance at Google DeepMind. Allan sheds light on the challenges of evaluating AI capabilities, structural risks, and the future of AI governance. Discover how AI technologies can transform sectors like education, healthcare, and sustainability, alongside the potential risks…

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China's Tech Tightrope: Power, Regulation, and the AI Race with Angela Zhang 1:31:56

2M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

In this intriguing episode, Professor Angela Zhang discusses the complex landscape of China's technology sector and regulation. The conversation explores China's approach to AI, the evolution of its tech giants, and the interplay between government and private enterprises. Zhang emphasizes the importance of firsthand experience in understanding Chi…