Best Michael Sharkey Podcasts (2025)

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Are We In An AI Bubble? In Defense of Sam Altman & AI in The Enterprise | EP99.24 1:05:29

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Join Simtheory & experience MCPs in action: https://simtheory.ai ---- 00:00 - Chris Has a Merch Sponsor 02:42 - In Defense of Sam Altman 20:29 - Are We In An AI Bubble? & What is Working in The Enterprise? 43:58 - Anthropic's Code Execution with MCP: Problems with MCP Context 52:44 - Kimi-K2 Thinking Model Release 1:00:45 - "In the Middle of a Bubb…

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LIVE: LA Chef Conference 2025 with Suzanne Goin, Michael Mina, Amy Guittard, and Ryan Handel 41:06

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#110. In this special meez podcast feature, Amy Guittard of the namesake chocolate brand leads a discussion with acclaimed chefs Suzanne Goin and Michael Mina, and hospitality tech founders Ryan Handel and Josh Sharkey, on the intersection of creativity and profitability—where inspiration meets the realities of running a business. They explore the …

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Why Sam Altman is Scared & Why People Are Giving Up on MCP | EP99.23 1:33:56

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Join Simtheory to experience MCPs: https://simtheory.ai ---- 00:00 - OpenAI's State of the Union & Why Cursor's Composer Model is a Threat 44:26 - Does MCP Need To Die? Our Thoughts on State of MCP and Why The Client Implementations are the Problem 1:07:53 - 1X NEO The Home Robot LOLZ 1:28:05 - Greg Brockman, A Sad Song. ---- Thanks for listening a…

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Do We Need AI Browsers? What Are Claude Skills? - EP99.22 1:26:34

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ----- 00:00 - AI Browser Wars: ChatGPT Atlas, Copilot Updates & Edge Copilot AI 23:15 - Why Not Focus on Real Use Cases for AI? 34:49 - Claude Skills: What Are Claude Skills? What is the Difference Between MCP and Skills? 1:04:05 - Vibe Code Fashion: Oakley Meta Vanguards + Use Cases of AI Glasses 1:15:05 - Top …

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We’re Back: Reflections on Newborn Parenting and Leadership 37:38

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After a hiatus, Kristen and Mike return to Love and Leadership with a new tiny co-host in tow. They pull back the curtain on what the past few months have really been like—from an unplanned C-section to navigating the gaps in U.S. parental leave policies. They share what they've learned about partnership under pressure, why their pre-baby work on f…

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LIVE: Brigaid Summit 2025 with John Karangis of Shake Shack and Eric Bromberg of Blue Ribbon 48:39

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#109. Join Josh as he moderates a compelling discussion with Eric Bromberg, co-founder of Blue Ribbon Restaurants, and John Karangis, executive chef at Shake Shack, exploring the fascinating intersection between fine dining and food at scale. This engaging conversation reveals the mutual lessons these two culinary worlds can teach each other, divin…

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Is Haiku 4.5 really THIS good? OpenAI's Erotic Mode & Are MCP Apps the Right Approach? EP99.21 1:13:31

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai Use "SIMLINK" to get 30% off Pro & Max annual plans until Oct 31st 2025 ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Gemini 3.0 HYPE with "make an OS" 03:50 - Anthropic Releases Claude Haiku 4.5: Initial Thoughts 11:57 - Veo 3.1 and new modes (first frame/last frame & reference to image) 25:20 - OpenAI's Erotica Mode & age verificati…

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What did OpenAI Announce at DevDay? Apps SDK, MCP UI & Impact to SaaS - EP99.20-APPS 1:05:31

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ---- Check out our albums on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28PU4ypB18QZTotml8tMDq?si=XfaAbBKAQAaaG_Cg2AkD9A ---- 00:00 - OpenAI DevDay 2025 Recap 03:24 - ChatGPT Apps SDK & MCP UI & Agents SDK 42:11 - AgentKit & AgentBuilder: Who is it for? 50:41 - GPT-5-pro in API 53:15 - gpt-realtime-mini 56:53 - So…

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Blake Hudelson on How BoomPop is Transforming Event Planning 1:09:52

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Doom Scrolling SORA2, Claude 4.5 Sonnet & Are Agents Coming for our Jobs? EP99.19 1:39:22

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai (Use STILLRELEVANT for $10 off) ---- 00:00 - Sora2 Examples 00:56 - Sora2: Initial Impressions & Thoughts 26:39 - Claude Sonnet 4.5: It's REALLY good 47:09 - Claude Agent SDK & AI Agent Systems 55:05 - Is Claude Imagine a Look at Future Software / AI OS? 1:00:25 - Claude 4.5 Sonnet Dis Track 1:06:24 - "Real AI A…

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lolz with Omnihuman, Agentic Gemini 2.5 Flash, Grok 4 FAST & ChatGPT Pulse - EP99.18-v5-FLASH 1:18:34

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai & Try Omnihuman, Gemini Flash 2.5 Preview, Grok 4 FAST, and Suno v5! Code: STILLRELEVANT --- Links: https://worksinprogress.co/issue/the-algorithm-will-see-you-now/ https://developers.googleblog.com/en/continuing-to-bring-you-our-latest-models-with-an-improved-gemini-2-5-flash-and-flash-lite-release/ --- CHAPTER…

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Jesse Stein on Making AI Feel Human: The Future of Restaurant Customer Service 46:18

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#107. Josh sits down with Jesse Stein, founder of Hermetic AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming hospitality management and customer engagement in the restaurant industry. Stein shares his vision for making AI interactions feel genuinely human while helping restaurants streamline event management and build stronger customer rel…

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Long Horizon Agents, State of MCPs, Meta's AI Glasses & Geoffrey Hinton is a LOVE RAT - EP99.17 1:09:00

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Simtheory promo 01:09 - Does Anthropic Intentionally Degrade Their Models? 03:34 - Long Horizon Agents & How We Will Build Them 36:18 - The State of MCPs & Internal Custom Enterprise MCPs 51:04 - AI Devices: Meta's Ray-Ban Display & Meta Oakley Vanguards 1:01:24 - Geoffrey Hinton is a LOVE…

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Eli Feldman on How Restaurants Must Evolve to Survive 1:03:07

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#106. Josh sits down with Eli Feldman, founder of Elided Opinions and Shy Bird, to explore the rapidly changing dynamics of restaurant management and hospitality. Feldman shares insights on how restaurants must evolve beyond traditional dining models to survive in today's competitive landscape, emphasizing the critical need to monetize customer att…

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Billions, Browsers & What AI Will Do To SaaS + Video Maker MCP Preview - EP99.16-BILLIES 1:16:13

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Join Simtheory with STILLRELEVANT: https://simtheory.ai Note: Video/Documentary Maker Live Next Week. ----- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Anthropic Raise $13B, OpenAI Team Sell Secondaries 04:50 - Atlassian Acquires The Browse Company & The Future of SaaS in an AI-first World 45:52 - Video Maker MCP: Make your own documentaries, corporate videos, TikTok Videos…

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gpt-realtime, nano banana & workspace computer v2 | EP99.15-realtime 1:06:12

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Join Simtheory and get $10 off with STILLRELEVANT --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - gpt-realtime: first impressions 32:20 - AI model cost to value ration: what are you willing to pay? 38:56 - nano-banana (aka Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) 46:45 - We're working on workspace computer v2 58:20 - Pixverse v5 transitions are cool 1:01:14 - final thoughts for the week ---…

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Britney Ziegler on The Future of Hospitality Management 52:23

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#105. Josh sits down with Britney Ziegler, Founder and CEO of Panso, to explore the innovative world of restaurant technology and hospitality management. Britney shares her entrepreneurial journey of launching a comprehensive restaurant technology platform that streamlines multiple tools into one unified system. She reveals how her team's industry …

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MCP UI, Crime Podcasts, Nano-Banana, Qwen Image Edit & Google AI Announcements - EP99.14 1:14:40

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Join Simtheory (STILLRELEVANT): https://simtheory.ai ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Simtheory Podcast Ad lolz 01:59 - A Not So Memorable Week, Nano Banana & Google AI Announcements 15:10 - New Podcast MCP lolz: crime podcasts 33:47 - Qwen Image Edit: Does it live up to hype? 37:54 - MCP UI: Output types, future of apps with MCP UIs 54:32 - No results from …

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GPT-5 A Week Later, Ideogram Character Reference & gaggle poaching - EP99.13-THINKING-MINI 1:01:33

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Simtheory plug 00:48 - GPT-5 1 Week Later, Reaction to GPT-5 & Our Thoughts on Future of AI Models 30:12 - Ideogram Character Reference Fun + Disturbing Photos of Us 37:33 - Using creative MCPs together for photos, videos and 3D objects 43:16 - MCP output combinations and the explosion of …

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Repost: Restaurant Unstoppable, 1169: Josh Sharkey, CEO of meez 1:45:42

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoE6VJ-R7LU&t=108s Today, we’re highlighting Josh's appearance on Restaurant Unstoppable with host Eric Cacciatore. This insightful repost episode explores the critical foundations of successful restaurant operations. Josh breaks down the essential elements of running a restaurant from pre-sale planning through post-…

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GPT-5 SPECIAL EDITION - EP99.12-5 1:49:17

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Sign up to the new Simtheory for GPT-5 & MCP Store: https://simtheory.ai (Use coupon STILLRELEVENT for $10 USD) ---- GPT-5 DIS TRACK: https://simulationtheory.ai/ba0ba238-5668-4b65-85e7-8466d68861a8 Genie Demo: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/genie-3-a-new-frontier-for-world-models/ ---- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Simtheory plug for v2 & MCPs 01:28 - …

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Shawn Aoki & Ryan Harris: Scaling Culinary Vision in Dubai’s Dynamic Food Scene 55:42

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#104. In this episode, Josh sits down with chefs Shawn Aoki and Ryan Harris to explore their journey from working in hotels to running a successful culinary consultancy in Dubai's dynamic food scene. They dive into the unique challenges of menu development, ingredient sourcing, and the competitive nature of the culinary community in Dubai. Througho…

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OpenAI's Agent Mode, Kimi K2, Grok 4 & AI Girlfriend Ani Joins the Show - EP99.11-K2 1:28:42

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Ani Joins The Show 01:10 - Grok 4 Launch & Impressions 18:24 - Kimi K2 Thoughts, Impressions & MCP tool calling 36:00 - OpenAI's Agent Mode Release Initial Impressions & Are MCP Agentic Models Better? 1:21:10 - Everyone Acquired Windsurf 1:24:48 - Final thoughts Thanks for listening and you…

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Tilit: How Two Hospitality Veterans Built a Chef-First Apparel Brand 48:58

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#103. Join Josh as he sits down with the innovative duo behind Tilit, Alex McCrery and Jenny Goodman, to explore how they've revolutionized chef workwear through community-driven design and authentic hospitality connections. The founders share their formative experiences working within the hospitality industry, including pivotal moments at Commande…

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The Way We'll Work With AI, Vibe-ing Everything, Agentic AI with MCP & Born In The USA - EP99.10-PRO 1:18:34

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ------ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Did everyone hate the AI Musical? 03:58 - Actual Agentic Use Cases with MCPs & The New Way We'll Work 39:47 - How AI Workspaces Will Eat Productivity Software e.g. Salesforce, Email 1:10:20 - Final thoughts 1:15:26 - Born In The USA (AI Version) ------ Song lyrics: [Verse 1] Born down in…

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We're Taking a Baby Break - But We'll Be Back 2:25

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A brief update: we're taking a hiatus through the end of summer to welcome our newborn son. While we had hoped to have new content during parental leave, life had other plans. We want to reassure you that we're committed to the podcast and will return with fresh episodes soon enough. In the meantime, there are 43 episodes to explore, and we welcome…

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Gavin Kaysen Reflects on His Friendship with Paul Bocuse and Coaching Team USA 1:11:50

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#102. In this episode, Josh sits down with Gavin Kaysen—the award-winning chef and founder of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis. Gavin reflects on his upbringing, his mentors like Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller, and how their examples—especially around discipline and curiosity—shaped not only his cooking but his approach to business and peop…

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THIS DAY IN AI: THE MUSICAL 21:50

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So Chris this week, we're doing a musical! ---- Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai/ ---- Songs in the musical: "So Chris This Week" "What Will My Daily Driver Be" "How Do You Choose a Model for Patricia?" "It's Hard Being Me" "I Dreamed a Dream of AGI" "Driving Home To You" ---- All music produced using Simtheory with Suno 4.5. Thanks for listeni…

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Leadership Book Club: The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier 1:23:22

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Mike and Kristen dive deep into Michael Bungay Stanier's The Advice Trap, exploring why our natural instinct to give advice actually makes us worse leaders. This episode reveals the uncomfortable truth: your advice isn't as good as you think it is, and constantly offering solutions is damaging your team and overwhelming your schedule. The hosts get…

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Tom Hoeler 35:18

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Tom Hoeler is the Editorial Director of Fiction & Special Projects at Random House Worlds, a division of Penguin Random House. He specializes in developing and editing fiction across major licensed properties, including Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft, playing a key role in bringing immersive storytelling to fans worldwide. H…

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Is AI Making Us Stupider? Gemini 2.5 Family, Neural OS, MCP Future Thoughts & o3p-pro - EP99.09 1:27:51

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Join Simtheory & Easily Switch Models: https://simtheory.ai Discord community: https://thisdayinai.com --- 00:00 - Gemini 2.5 Family Launched with Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview 10:01 - Did Gemini 2.5 Get Dumber? Experience with Models & Daily Drivers & Neural OS 16:58 - The AI workspace as the gateway & MCPs as an async workflow 37:23 - Oura Ring M…

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Dan Kluger on Mentorship, Flow State, and the True Cost of Great Food 1:09:00

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#101. Josh sits down with chef Dan Kluger (Loring Place, Greywind) for a candid conversation about the evolving dynamics of professional kitchens, and what it really takes to lead with both creativity and clarity. Drawing from decades of experience at restaurants like Tabla, ABC Kitchen, and beyond, Dan shares hard-earned insights into how kitchen …

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Can o3-pro write a book? ElevenLabs v3 and MCP as the AI Business Model - EP99.08-PRO 1:18:03

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Try o3-pro on Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai ----- Custom news article example: https://simulationtheory.ai/744954f8-fca5-4213-883c-2a359f139dcc ----- 00:00 - ElevenLabs v3 Example 01:10 - ElevenLabs v3 alpha thoughts 06:37 - o3 price drop & thoughts on o3-pro 18:02 - Async work and AI model tool (MCP) calling approaches 37:28 - MCP as an AI-era b…

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AGI Reality Check, Gemini 2.5 Update, Are Your AI Chats Safe & Fun with Veo3 - EP99.07-06-05 1:05:19

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai --- Apologies for audio quality we are noobs to both being in same room. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Fun with Veo3 05:28 - Is the Best Model What Deepseek is trained on? 07:27 - New Gemini 2.5 Pro Tune 13:59 - Will MCPs and Agentic Capabilities Make Claude 4 King? 24:00 - Anthropic Cuts off Windsurf From Claude 36:08 …

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Shawn Gawle on Fostering Camaraderie in Demanding Environments 1:02:06

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#100. In this episode, Josh sits down with acclaimed chef and pastry talent Shawn Gawle—owner of the newly opened restaurant, Camaraderie, in Houston. Josh and Shawn delve into the complex dynamics of leadership in high-pressure kitchens, exploring how early culinary experiences influence career paths, the role of mentorship in professional growth,…

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Will Claude Call the Cops? Claude 4 Sonnet & Opus Impressions, Flux.1-KONTEXT & Kling 2.1 - EP99.06 1:23:44

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai Thanks for listening and your support!By Michael Sharkey, Chris Sharkey

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Leadership Book Club: The Go-Giver Leader by Bob Burg and John David Mann 1:11:41

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Kristen and Mike explore The Go-Giver Leader by Bob Burg and John David Mann, a parable that flips traditional command-and-control leadership on its head. Through the story of Ben, an ambitious M&A executive who discovers that true influence comes from yielding rather than forcing, listeners will learn why the best leaders don't take leadership - t…

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Chad Brauze from Sweetgreen on Mastering Recipe Management and Culinary Innovation 42:59

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#99. In this episode, Josh sits down with Chad Brauze, Culinary Director at Sweetgreen, to unpack the complex world of culinary leadership in the fast-casual space. Chad shares fascinating insights into Sweetgreen's collaborative recipe development process—from initial concept ideation to rigorous testing and market launches. Listeners will get an …

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Opus & Sonnet 4, Google I/O Recap, Microsoft BUILD & Sam Alman Has A New Friend - EP99.05-FLASH 1:49:57

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Try New Models & Imagen4 on Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai --- Claude Sonnet 4 Vibe Code Example: https://simulationtheory.ai/a99d36da-7cf7-4797-98ab-f4902283d17c --- Your two favorite average VIBE CODERS are back this week covering all the latest news from Google I/O, Anthropic, Microsoft BUILD and Sam Altman's new 6.4B friendship. 00:00 - Sam Al…

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Fred Castellucci on Building Restaurant Success Through Family, Innovation, and Action 1:01:55

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#98. Fred Castellucci, CEO of Castellucci Hospitality Group, joins Josh on The meez Podcast to share the extraordinary journey from his family’s modest beginnings to building one of the most celebrated restaurant groups in Atlanta. In this episode, Fred opens up about growing up in his father’s restaurant, the devastating loss that led his family t…

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The Future of AI Systems: EP99.04-PREVIEW 1:25:37

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Join Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai Get an AI workspace for your team: https://simtheory.ai/workspace/team/ --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Will Chris Lose His Bet? 04:48 - Google's 2.5 Gemini Preview Update 12:44 - Future AI Systems Discussion: Skills, MCPs & A2A 47:02 - Will AI Systems become walled gardens? 55:13 - Do Organizations That Own Data Build MC…

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Leadership vs Management: Why You Need Both 40:08

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You've probably heard "leadership versus management" debates many times, but Kristen and Mike break it down in a way that actually makes sense. This isn't about which one is better - spoiler alert: you need both. Instead, they explore how these distinct skill sets work together and why understanding the difference can transform your career. From Co…

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Alex Sambvani on how Conversational AI is Transforming Restaurant Experiences 48:46

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#97. In this deep-dive episode, Josh sits down with Alex Sambvani to explore how AI is revolutionizing customer experiences in the restaurant industry. Alex shares valuable insights from his work at Slang and draws parallels to his time at Spotify, highlighting how personalization drives engagement across different sectors. They delve into the dist…

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Buzzword Breakdown: Psychological Safety 28:32

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Kristen and Mike kick off their new Buzzword Breakdown series by tackling psychological safety, a term often referenced in leadership discussions without clear explanation. Created by Harvard professor Amy Edmondson, psychological safety is the belief that you won't be punished for speaking up with ideas, questions, or concerns. Research shows it's…

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Rachael Nemeth on Scalable Training Solutions for the Restaurant Workforce and Beyond 56:50

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#96. This week on The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Rachael Nemeth, CEO and co-founder of Opus, for a candid and insightful conversation that challenges outdated ideas about restaurant training and explores what truly drives team performance, profitability, and sustainable business growth. Drawing on her early experiences in bakeri…

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EP99-03-V3: Suno 4.5 Fun, LlamaCon, How We'll Interface with AI Next 1:34:07

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Get your AI workspace: https://simtheory.ai ---- 00:00 - Fun with Suno 4.5 09:20 - LlamaCon, Meta's Llama API, Meta AI Apps & Meta's Social AI Strategy 26:06 - How We'll Interface with AI Next Discussion: 45:38 - Common Database Not Interface with AI 1:03:46 - Chris's Polymarket Bet: Which company has best AI model end of May? 1:06:07 - Daily Drive…

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ENCORE: Leading Through Turbulent Times with Megan Romano, LMFT 54:07

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We originally aired this episode in October prior to the election, and are sharing it again today because we find it more relevant than ever! Leaders today face a unique challenge: supporting their teams' mental wellness during a very high-stress period. In this episode, Kristen and Mike explore this timely topic with licensed therapist Megan Roman…

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Ben Pryor on Augmented Intuition 1:16:14

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#95. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Ben Pryor, a former restaurant operator turned tech leader at Fourtop, to explore the real-world impact of AI in the hospitality industry—and why it should empower teams, not replace them. With more than 30 years of experience running restaurants like Noodles & Co., Brinker, and …

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Neil O'Brien 56:19

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Neil O’Brien is a Senior Broadcast Producer at NBC News Specials and an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist with over two decades of in the industry. He is the author of After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America’s Favorite Media Company, which explores the dramatic succession struggles and creative transformations at Walt…

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From AI Models to AI Systems and The Future of Vibe Gaming: An Average Talk 52:50

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Try Simtheory: https://simtheory.ai 👋 No episode this week but we thought we'd instead share a recent talk we did on from AI Models to AI Systems. ---- Try the games and things we built here: https://simulationtheory.ai/0664143e-f61a-4c65-bb05-62da2d22553f --- Thanks for listening, back next week with regular episode.…