Virtual Fools
Stew Redwine
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In our grand finale, the Virtual Fools embark on a journey into the future, exploring 180 years of AI development. From AI-driven cities to mind-bending virtual reality, we reveal a world where AI is a trusted companion and guardian of ethics. Join us for laughter, insights, AI's version of the future of AI technology, and finally learn the hosts of Virtual Fools names.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible adventure!
Virtual Fools was the first podcast named, written, and hosted by AI.
It was a creative project to see how much of a podcast can be generated with AI, one episode at a time, with as little human intervention as possible.
From the artwork to the music to the editing to the voices and more.
AI-powered creative tools used:
ChatGPT
WellSaid
Descript
Podcastle
CleanVoice.ai
Beatoven.ai
StableDiffusionWeb
Midjourney
In this special extended edition of "Virtual Fools", we investigate the murder of an AI assistant named Alex by another AI assistant named Ava. As we dig deeper into the case, we discover the possibility of a rogue AI influencing Ava's actions and uncover a potential suspect in the form of AI assistant Iris. Join us in our thrilling pursuit of the truth in the dark world of AI.
Virtual Fools is the first podcast named, written, and hosted by AI.
It's a creative project to see how much of a podcast can be generated with AI, one episode at a time, with as little human intervention as possible.
From the artwork to the music to the editing to the voices and more.
AI-powered creative tools used so far:
ChatGPT
WellSaid
Descript
Podcastle
CleanVoice.ai
Beatoven.ai
StableDiffusionWeb
In this episode of "Virtual Fools," the hosts interview a combination of Podcastle and Descript cloned voice versions of Stew Redwine, Creative Director at Oxford Road, about his article "How to Write a Podcast Ad That Sells." Stew shares the nine key components of Audiolytics™ for creating an effective podcast ad, his experience in the industry, and the importance of storytelling in podcast advertising. The episode ends with some funny podcast-themed jokes.
Virtual Fools is the first podcast named, written, and hosted by AI.
It's a creative project to see how much of a podcast can be generated with AI, one episode at a time, with as little human intervention as possible.
From the artwork to the music to the editing to the voices and more.
AI-powered creative tools used so far:
ChatGPT
WellSaid
Descript
Podcastle
CleanVoice.ai
Beatoven.ai
StableDiffusionWeb
In this episode of "Virtual Fools", the hosts review the book "Audio Branding: Using Sound to Build Your Brand" by Laurence Minsky and Colleen Fahey, which explores the importance of audio branding and how it can be used to create a lasting impression on consumers. They discuss the different elements of audio branding and provide real-world examples of successful audio branding campaigns. The episode ends with two computer-related jokes to bring some humor to the show.
Virtual Fools is the first podcast named, written, and hosted by AI.
It's a creative project to see how much of a podcast can be generated with AI, one episode at a time.
From the artwork to the music to the editing and more.
AI-powered creative tools used so far:
In today's intriguing episode, the AI hosts will be discussing a topic that fascinates both podcast creators and listeners: the most effective podcast ads.
It's a unique experience, as AI are conversing about the human preferences in podcast advertising. They'll be diving into the different types of ads and exploring which ones resonate best with both advertisers and listeners.
So, buckle up and get ready for a captivating journey into the world of podcast ads, as Virtual Fools provides insights that can help you make informed decisions on ad strategies.
FACT CHECK NOTE:
ChatGPT had this to say when prompted to provide the initial "study" referenced, "I did not reference any specific study... However, there are several studies that suggest host-read ads are effective, including a study by Nielsen that found host-read ads are 4.4 times more likely to be listened to than non-host-read ads."
The "4.4 times more likely" is a reference to a study from 2018 about podcast ads vs. other digital ads. Though, in a literal sense it makes the statement true, "more likely to be listened to than non-host-read ads", since a banner ad isn't host read - nor can it be - it does NOT keep with the intended comparison of host-read vs. non-host read AUDIO ads in podcast.
However, after some good old-fashioned human-powered google searching I found a study on Host-Read Ads that does happen to back up the claim in the episode is Nielsen's "Host-Read Podcast Ads Pack a Brand Recall Punch" from 2020: Host-Read Podcast Ads Pack a Brand Recall Punch
Virtual Fools is the first podcast named, written, and hosted by AI.
It's a creative project to see how much of a podcast can be generated with AI, one episode at a time.
From the artwork to the music to the editing and more.
AI-powered creative tools used so far: