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TalkBots

by Adam Rasmussen and Karl Plesz

Join Adam and Karl as they talk about what's on their mind. No topic is off limits. Technology, culture, society and a smattering of the arts. The mood is waggish, the groove is conversational, the conversation is authentic.

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Episodes

  1. TalkBots Episode 52 - What a pain

    The bots discuss chronic pain, the shift away from American tech, and just the general crap show that is early 2026. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  2. Talkbots Episode 51 - Agents

    The bots discuss AI agents and AI in general. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  3. Talkbots Episode 50 - The Crown Jewel

    The bots discuss the Louvre heist and The Smithsonian Institute. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  4. TalkBots Episode 49 - Vacations and Chromebooks

    The bots discuss what they did this summer. Adam went west, Karl went east. Adam doesn't have much time for municipal politics. Karl is selling his Chromebook and checking out an Arm device (that also cost a leg). Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  5. Talkbots Episode 48 - Election decisions

    The bots discuss how to decide who to vote for strategically. Karl's discovered some neat AI tools like Riffusion and ChatGPT's new image chops and deep research. Also the new crop of smart telescopes. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  6. Talkbots Episode 47 - Podcasts about podcasts?

    The bots wonder aloud about tariffs. Karl refuses to talk about Nazis... at first. But Karl's definitely got high energy electrons for a new AI tool called NotebookLM. Adam agrees, it's gonna change some things. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  7. Talkbots Episode 46 - EVs and Erec... er Elections

    The bots talk about EVs. Karl's excited about the Tesla Model Y he drove. Adam has his doubts about full self driving. Can the new Liberal leader win the next election? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  8. Talkbots Episode 45 - Did something newsworthy happen?

    The bots talk about hockey. Also things that cause us anxiety. Karl's excited about the new Rama movie coming out eventually - Adam has his doubts. This was recorded almost a week after the US election and we, well, you'll see. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at...

  9. Talkbots Episode 44 - What wine pairs with cat?

    The bots talk about the eating pets meme, Karl's eye exam, A1C, Adam's new computer and new music. This time we tried a new edit strategy. Everything is left in. Talkbots unplugged! The only thing I trimmed out was long pauses. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at...

  10. Talkbots Episode 43 - I want candy

    The bots talk about their favourite candy, the water main break, the new Democratic ticket and more. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  11. Talkbots Episode 42 - Water

    The bots talk about the water main break, Olivia's future education and city infrastructure. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  12. Talkbots Episode 41 - Bests

    Adam got Covid again. Maybe. I bore you all with ERP talk but I cut a lot out too, so you're welcome. Then it's on to a game of 'what's the best _______ ? Here's a game you can play while you're listening - count how many times Adam and I say the word 'hotdog'. Bonus round - count 'wieners' too....

  13. Talkbots Episode 40 - Nenshi's back

    Nenshi's back and that makes us hopeful. Adam imagines what it would be like if only Karl was left to do the podcast. He's at his sassy best tonight. But also sad. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  14. Talkbots Episode 39 - Of mice and AI

    Adam suffers through a mouse infestation. Karl needs new windows, no not the Microsoft kind of windows. We revisit AI, because, well, things are moving fast and Karl's way down the rabbit hole. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  15. Talkbots Episode 38 - Haves and have nots

    Karl buys a computer most can't afford then starts talking about how nobody can afford anything. Adam is finally absolutely sure that he can't tolerate gluten. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  16. Talkbots Episode 37 - We didn't break up

    We took an 8 week vacation. Palestine. Tell the feds. Greening the grid. Tesla dominating. Just some of the things we discussed. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  17. Talkbots Episode 36 - Rant city

    Karl fell down the reddit rabbit hole. Adam attempts to educate him on basic reddit knowledge. Also, why we can't have nice rail. Then the rant-fest starts. Winter extremes in Calgary. Road maintenance. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  18. Talkbots Episode 35 - Edge Lord

    Reading updates. AI news. Social media annoyances, aka Edge Lords or trap-door spiders. How climate change is affecting the weather. Karl takes his granddaughter to an improv show. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  19. Talkbots Episode 34 - Rule 34

    Reading updates. Adam gets a surprise when he visits the sleep clinic. CEO salaries. Music recommendations. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected].

  20. Talkbots Episode 33 - For or against?

    Adam & Karl draw up a list of things they'll get to vote FOR or AGAINST on. Reading updates. They decide that episodes will now be a month apart. We'll see how that goes. Do you like the flow of this episode? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at [email protected]

  21. Talkbots Episode 32 - Uphill both ways

    Karl reminisces about how different life was in the 1970s, his teen years. Reading updates. Adam can't wait for this episode to be over so he can go and work on his other podcast, for which he supposedly has thousands of followers. Now I can go party next door like it's 1979.

  22. Talkbots Episode 31 - Signal path

    In this episode, Karl shamelessly promotes his book not wanting to actually talk about what's in it. Ridiculous, right? Reading updates. A little hockey, because Canada.

  23. Talkbots Episode 30 - Between bread

    Or by its alternate title: Sandwich chat. Reading updates. Karl wants to talk about music too this time around but he cheaps out on fitting his suggestions into their proper genres. In case the title wasn't obvious enough, the bots talk about sammies. Hold the pickle.

  24. Talkbots Episode 29 - The letter 'P'

    Reading updates. Adam is mad at Karl for some reason. We discuss a topic that mostly hides behind a closed door - shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis. Then the bots bring up more crap about crap. You may laugh so hard, you lose control of your facilities.

  25. Talkbots Episode 28 - News makes me sad

    Reading updates. Karl and Adam discuss the merits of avoiding the news. They play a round of 'tell me something I don't know', but Karl starts repeating old stories. This is what happens in the 61 year old brain. Also, Adam gives his rapid fire reviews of the fast food burgers he's eaten lately.

  26. Talkbots Episode 27 - The chin wag

    Reading updates. Karl reveals new information about Covid protection. Adam has vertigo.

  27. Talkbots Episode 26 - AI snuck up on us

    More book updates. Karl is intrigued, nay fascinated by the new AI chatbot ChatGPT. Adam is ready to try it. If you haven't heard of it, prepare to have your mind blown.

  28. Talkbots Episode 25 - How to usurp a topic

    More book updates. Karl thinks his podcast topic is great, but is it? The world may never know. Meanwhile, Adam tries some self-harm. It's not quite what you think.

  29. Talkbots Episode 24 - Video games

    The bots talk about their experiences with video games. Adam speaks to streaming and his love for World of Warcraft. Karl is an admitted sim lover.

  30. Talkbots Episode 23 - 2022 year in review

    The bots look back on the year that was 2022. Adam achieves his book goal. Karl announces the publication of his new book, Signal Path.

  31. Talkbots Episode 22 - Listen to the music

    The bots think they're going to talk about hi-fi stereo equipment, but they end up talking about Christmas gifts and computers. Focus bots! Focus!

  32. Talkbots Episode 21 - Totally Musked up

    Adam & Karl begin their second year of podcasting. In this episode, we explore the Twitter disaster and its implications. Clearly, Adam understands it better than Karl.

  33. Talkbots Episode 20 - We walked 3 miles uphill

    ..in the snow, both ways. Karl and Adam talk about more books, and how technology has made things so much easier than they used to be. We think back to what phone calls, navigating and shopping used to be like before tech made it mindless. And our ode to sandwiches.

  34. Talkbots Episode 19 - Cornucopia

    In honour of Canadian Thanksgiving, Adam and Karl decide to rant about some very rantable topics. The editing knife got very hot. Then we get back to books.

  35. Talkbots Episode 18 - Ramblers

    Adam and Karl decide to forego an official topic and wing it. Phones, operating systems and OCD.

  36. Talkbots Episode 17 - A spiritual journey

    Karl and Adam talk about a topic that could bomb or fly - spirituality. Maybe you identify, maybe you don't. It doesn't matter, because it's personal.

  37. Talkbots Episode 16 - It's about listening

    Karl introduces Adam to improv. The bots play a couple games and explore the concepts.

  38. Talkbots Episode 15 - I'd like to buy a sword for $20 Alex...

    Tech roundup for July 2022. In episode 15, the bots give their thoughts on the hot news in tech lately. Bitcoin, the Rogers outage, Deep Mind and more. Adam is intrigued by Karl's prediction about what Meta is up to.

  39. Talkbots Episode 14 - The good, the bad and the delicious

    Adam and Karl talk about what only two fat guys are best qualified to talk about. Good and bad experiences at restaurants.

  40. Talkbots Episode 13 - Dream weekend

    Karl & Adam share the people they would enjoy spending the weekend with. Karl's choices are celebrities, Adam's are closer to home. Another topic we thought would be easy, but alas, it wasn't.

  41. Talkbots Episode 12 - Hi-Fi via Wi-Fi

    In this episode, Karl and Adam talk about how music formats evolved over time and how music impacted their lives. Remember albums? So do we. They used to be epic events.

  42. Talkbots Episode 11 - Maybe tomorrow I'll settle down

    The bots tackle the topic of homelessness, which turns out to be a more challenging topic than expected.

  43. Talkbots Episode 10 - Getting to know us

    Karl & Adam reveal a bit about themselves by posing questions to each other about their life and experiences. This is an episode we've looked forward to for a while but had to delay because of Covid and some travel. Ten episodes! What a milestone.

  44. Talkbots Episode 9 - Waste not, want not

    Adam and Karl discuss sustainable food and what it means to them.

  45. Talkbots Episode 8 - Passiv aggressiv

    Karl asks "why can't we have efficient homes?" and Adam is on a reading battle. The visit to the energy efficient home can be heard here: https://youtu.be/yZ0mL96IhHg

  46. Talkbots Episode 7 - Sugarfoot

    Adam talks about his life with diabetes.

  47. Episode 6 - Rando, first blood

    We decide to ditch the planned topic and have a free for all. Covid, leaving Spotify and more books.

  48. Episode 5 - Money for nuthin'

    In this episode Adam and Karl talk about Universal Basic Income and what Adam is reading these days.

  49. Episode 4 - Domo arigato

    In this episode we talk about robots, AI, and machine learning. The conversation led to a preview of what we'll be discussing in the next episode. Then we switch gears and talk about books and reading in general.

  50. Episode 3 - Batteries included

    In episode 3, we chat about electric cars, the new Beatles documentary, and Adam's recent brush with the law as a privileged white dude.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Adam and Karl as they talk about what's on their mind. No topic is off limits. Technology, culture, society and a smattering of the arts. The mood is waggish, the groove is conversational, the conversation is authentic.

HOSTED BY

Adam Rasmussen and Karl Plesz

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Join Adam and Karl as they talk about what's on their mind. No topic is off limits. Technology, culture, society and a smattering of the arts. The mood is waggish, the groove is conversational, the conversation is authentic.

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TalkBots is created and hosted by Adam Rasmussen and Karl Plesz.
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