human, unfortunately.

everybody from tech ceo's to increasingly annoying celebrities keeps warning us not to get "left behind."by ai, by technology, by the future.but what if the thing we're being asked to keep up with isn't actually making our lives better? or easier?this week on human, unfortunately., casey-jo loos explores ai scams, fake versions of real people, internet trust, "love my woke pope," and the growing pressure to automate the very things that make us human. from ai-generated celebrities trying to steal your money to the promise that artificial intelligence will somehow solve all our problems, this episode asks:what exactly are we racing toward?plus, a visit from my friend who's smarter than me.™ casey-jo talks with engineer and avid gardener mitch about what ai is actually good for, what it's terrible at, and whether skepticism about technology means you're anti-tech or just paying attention.welcome, human.

are we lonelier than ever?in episode two of human, unfortunately., casey-jo loos explores modern loneliness, grief, heartbreak, online harassment, dating in 2026, and the increasingly complicated search for connection in a world that promises more access to each other than ever before.from losing a dog and being told to "just get over it," to internet trolls, parasocial relationships, the hot chef saga, and the confusion of modern romance, this episode asks what happens when the places we turn to for connection become sources of misunderstanding, performance, and pain. also included: two creativity tips you can use immediately, a discussion about monetizing a breakup, and everybody's newest favourite game show: is it grief or depression?a conversation about connection, loss, creativity, healing, and trying to remain emotionally alive in a world that often feels disconnected from itself.welcome, human.

“you should start a podcast again.”no, not like that.in the first episode of human, unfortunately., broadcaster and writer casey-jo loos explores the psychological exhaustion of modern internet culture, the pressure to become a personal brand, creator economy burnout, emotional performance online, and why being told “you’re not beyoncé” somehow triggered an existential crisis.drawing from years in broadcasting, podcasting, public storytelling, and trying to remain emotionally alive online, this episode asks what happens when visibility starts replacing actual connection.a conversation about creativity, identity, grief, visibility, and trying to remain human in a world increasingly shaped by algorithms and performance.welcome, human.