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• March 18, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #134: Algospeak

  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.

• March 11, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #133: Megadeth Mistaken Identity and Other Ramblings

  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)
  
  

• March 4, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #132: 200 Dollar Words, Custom Calendars, The Price of Coffee

  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.

• February 25, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #131: Pronunciation Oddities

  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?

• February 18, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #130: Expressions of French and Latin Origins, Pumpkin Spice

  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?

• February 11, 2025Podcast Episodes

  #129: DeepSeek and The AI Cost Conundrum

  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.

• February 3, 2025Podcast Episodes

  AI Unfiltered returns February 11

  Stay tuned!

• December 31, 2024Podcast Episodes

  #128: The New Year’s Eve Episode

  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!

• December 24, 2024Podcast Episodes

  #127: The Xmas 2024 Episode

  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! 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!

• December 17, 2024Podcast Episodes

  #126: Animal Words

  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"...