People You Should Know: The Mike Chandler Experience

This week on Premeditated Opinions, we’re handing you another installment of People You Should Know, and trust us: Mike Chandler absolutely qualifies.Mike is Pamela’s longtime friend, former project teammate, software engineering wizard, accidental haiku writer, and part-time tour guide to every movie ever filmed in the Greater LA area. From Poltergeist to Terminator 2, this man basically grew up on a Hollywood backlot… and he has stories.But we don’t stop there. Oh no.This episode goes from 80s film nostalgia → the future of AI → how technology will reshape entire careers → why “AI slop” is coming for us all → and yes, Josh’s childhood ban from watching E.T.Because this is Premeditated Opinions: we think deeply, we spiral responsibly, and we say things that probably make someone uncomfortable. Usually Mike.In This Episode:Mike’s real-life neighborhood movie map: Poltergeist, E.T., Terminator 2, The Office & moreWhat the “digital revolution” actually means (and why AI is basically the new mouse + keyboard)Which jobs AI will replace… and why upskilling is our new love languageAI slop”: what it is, why it's everywhere, and how to spot it before it spots you.Pamela’s data sermon: “Clean your house before you invite AI over.”An actually helpful, genuinely hopeful conversation about the futureMike will be personally visiting the comments to tell you why you’re wrong — his words, not ours. #podcast #premeditatedopinions #AI #nerds #moviesSupport the showStay Connected with us on these platforms:Website: https://www.premeditatedopinions.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/@premeditatedopinionspodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@premeditatedopinionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/premeditated_opinions/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@premeditated_opinionsAnd don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share us with your friends and family!