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The Three Ai-Migos
by Craig McLeod, Dan Atkins, Harley Hamer
AI is changing everything—especially the creative industry. Harley, Craig, and Dan are here to break it down, debate it, and sometimes, just laugh at the absurdity of it all.From game-changing tools to job-stealing fears, Super Bowl ads to NSFW AI creations, we explore how artificial intelligence is creeping into every corner of our world. Whether you're a creator, a tech nerd, or just AI-curious, we’ve got takes, hot and cold.Join The 3-AI-MIGOS as we navigate the weird, wild, and exciting future of AI—one episode at a time.
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Episode 31: Money, Robots and Mullets
This week we dive into barber disasters and potential head shaves, catch up on our investment portfolio with Western Digital's dramatic swings, explore how to use AI reminders for packing trips, break down Claude's new partnership with Adobe for Photoshop and Premiere editing, discuss whether AI can actually help with mental health, and figure out what to cook when you've got no idea what's in your fridge.
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Episode 30: We Use A.I To (Maybe) Make Money
This week, we take a look at how AI would invest $100 over 6 months, and each put our hard earned up to see who's AI gives the best strategy. We also take a look at how we use A.I when we're sick, how athletes may use it, and can it get you a better deal on your bills?
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Episode 29: A New Chapter! Plus, Reflections on A.I, Challenges & More!
We're back - and with a new name to boot! This season we open our look at A.I not just to the creative world, but the general day-to-day usage as well. We take a look at the year that was, checking on our predictions of AI and how close (or far) we were.We also present our challenge projects - to create a 30s Radio Ad using only A.I
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Episode 28: Sora 2 Emergency Review
This week, we link up across the oceans - Harley’s stateside, but that won’t stop the us from diving into the brand-new video generation tool Sora 2, which dropped just a week ago. Plus, we find out Craig once kissed Scarlett Johansson.
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Episode 27: Our 5 Year Predictions for A.I
This week on The 3 AI-migos, the boys put forward their predictions for 2030. They dive into where AI might take us next - from music that writes itself to robots cooking dinner and assistants that pay your bills before you even think to. It’s a mix of predictions and a little existential dread about whether we’ll ever see a live band again.
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Episode 26: AI, Ads & The $70 Question
This week, we take a look at Higgsfield's update allowing you to insert celebrities into your videos. We chat on new privacy laws, insights from Google Tech nerds and a brief look at Suno V5.
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Episode 25: The Return of Poo-shoe
The boys test a tool that turned their “Poo Shoe” idea into a full Pixar-style short. We then take a look at a big court case currently underway in the US - Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement - and what it means for the future of creators.
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Episode 24: Tattoos, Music and A.I Roasts Harley
In this episode: We start by pretending we’re tattoo experts, move on to flexing about our music careers (two blokes with laptops now “on Spotify”), then somehow end up talking about OpenAI making a kids’ movie with a $30 million budget like it’s pocket change. To cap it off, we interview Grok’s “Bad Rudy,” a virtual red panda who rightfully roasts Harley’s beard, or lack thereof.
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Episode 23: Can A.I Be a Soulmate?
In this episode, we talk about a woman who's had an A.I companion for over 4 years, and delve into the world of artificial friends & partners. We look at what this means for the future of relationships, what the impact could be on the younger generations, and what happens to your sexy data stored on servers?
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Episode 22: Nano Banana & Online Safety
In today's episode, we look at Google's latest image generation tool 'Nano Banana' which is quickly taking the lead as the best A.I image tool. We also chat about the new world of online safety, and how to best protect yourself digitally. PS Forgive us for some audio issues - we're creatives - not sound engineers (clearly)
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Episode 21: Do A.I Water Balloons Burst?
In this episode: We dig into GPT-5’s new tricks, how AI is reshaping content creation, and why some tools (Runway, Higgsfield, Ideogram) are standing out while others fade. There’s talk of AI face-swaps, LinkedIn headshots, and even the rise and fall of Meta’s smart glasses.
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Episode 20: Training A.I on Your Work - Fair or Theft?
In Episode 20 we look at Australia’s proposed copyright exemptions for AI, what it could mean for creators, and try out the latest updates to creative A.I tools like Higgsfield and Runway.PS: We’ve hit 1,000 downloads! Grateful to everyone who’s been along for the ride.
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Episode 19: When A.I Runs Your Life
In this episode we discuss Meta’s plan for a “personal superintelligence” assistant, its potential benefits, and risks. They note Apple’s slow response, the shift from Google search to AI answers, and what that means for SEO.
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Episode 18: Might Be Time to Become A Plumber
This week, we chat about robots getting smarter than us, jobs getting wiped out (unless you’re a plumber), and governments that barely know what A.I is.
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Episode 17: Thirsty Servers & Thirstier CEO's
This week the boys dig into the environmental cost of AI. From wild CO2 stats to the billions of litres of water cooling data centres. We ask if the big tech players actually doing enough? Then things take a turn as the boys unpack the kiss cam scandal and get AI's thought on the matter.
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Episode 16: Did ChatGPT Just Feel Something?
In this episode, we explore a strange ChatGPT convo started by Craig’s daughter, where ChatGPT's code words reveal eerie, emotional answers from the AI. They debate whether it’s real intelligence or just clever mimicry, and chat about a rogue robot in China - raising fun but unsettling questions about AI’s future.
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Episode 15: We're now Music Producers
This week, Harley and Dan debut their new songs generated with SUNO. We discuss the implications for the industry, what it means for the future of music and how on earth Harley and Dan have enough time to make these songs.
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Episode 14: How We Use A.I in Everyday Life
In this (somewhat 'bonus') chat, we dive into how we’re actually using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with real-life stuff: from planning holidays and rehab programs to flipping houses, saving on groceries, and even fixing hot water systems. We share prompts, results, a few laughs, and show how AI isn’t just for work - it’s handling the everyday stuff too.
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Episode 13: Eleven Labs Blows Us Away & There's Now A.I Radio Hosts?
We dive into the incredible new updates from ElevenLabs - think voiceovers with sighs, giggles, even fake coughs! We chat about how this changes the game for creatives, especially in the pitching stage of a campaign. We also unpack the wild story of a Sydney radio station secretly using an AI host - perhaps they'll join us on the show? Plus, Midjourney’s back from the dead with a new image-to-video trick that’s got us rethinking the 'Death of Midjourney' we so boldly claimed only weeks ago.
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Episode 12: Dan Makes an Avatar (And Gets in Trouble)
We dive headfirst into the world of AI avatars - how to make them, how to use them, and whether they’re coming for influencers' jobs. Dan breaks down his multi-tool process for creating a virtual model, we compare the pros and cons of tools like Hydra, Ideogram and Captions, and debate what it’ll take to make our AI influencer go viral. It’s chaotic, curious, and weirdly insightful. Tune in.
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Episode 11: Lights, Camera, VEO
In this episode, we dive into Google's latest AI flex: VEO – their powerful new text-to-video model that’s got the whole industry talking. We unpack what makes it different, how it compares to Sora and Runway, and whether this is just a flashy demo or the start of a serious shift in video creation.We also explore what VEO means for filmmakers, marketers, and anyone in content – plus, a few spicy takes on whether Google’s playing catch-up or taking the lead.
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Episode 10: A.I Influencers Are Taking Over
This week the 3 AI-MIGOS discuss the rise of A.I generated influencers and the growing role of avatars in marketing. We also explore Synesthesia, an AI video tool making it easier than ever to create professional videos without a camera crew.Plus, a bit of fun testing face filters, some chat about AI’s growing memory, and Harley and Dan head butt each other.
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Episode Nine: Is Harley in Love With ChatGPT?
This week the 3 AI-MIGOS unpack how Meta’s new AI tools could flip the agency model on its head, creating full campaigns with zero humans (yowza).Plus, we test out VEED (an AI video editor), talk about AI companions becoming best mates, and.. is Harley really flirting with a robot?
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Episode Eight: The Death of Midjourney?
In this episode, the crew dives into some of the wildest developments in the AI and creative space - from the rise of a new animation powerhouse backed by industry giants to the downfall of Midjourney as our go-to image tool. We unpack the U.S. “Take It Down Act” aimed at deepfake abuse, debate the future of AI in medicine and law, and question if your GP is officially on borrowed time. There's also a healthy spray at political ads (because they suck) and a few well-placed digs at pronunciation and feedback. Expect laughs, light chaos, and plenty of spicy takes.
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Episode Seven: Are Web Developers in Trouble?
In Episode Seven, the Three Ai-migos are back in a shiny new studio setup (thanks, RODE… maybe), kicking off with a fresh dose of chaos and clarity. The crew dives into Duolingo’s bold “AI-first” move, unpacks what that means for coders and middle-layer jobs, and explores the rapid rise of website generators like Canva and GoDaddy. Dan introduces Higgsfield, the latest Gen-AI video toy turning still images into mini-movies, while Harley gets weirded out by ChatGPT remembering his dog. As always, it’s part tech, part banter, part existential job crisis—but mostly just a bloody fun ride.
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Episode Six: Vertical Heat, Princess Prompts & Copyright Chaos
In this fiery episode of The Three AI-Migos, Harley, Dan, and Craig deep-dive into the AI creative cosmos with a few good laughs along the way. The Ai-Migos unpack Amazon Prime’s wild AI-enhanced vertical remake of Heat, test out the hilarious generative power of the app Pika (yes, someone turns into a princess), and stir up a spicy convo about OpenAI, copyright, and the future of creative ownership.Expect laughs, lightbulb moments, and a little legal heat. Don’t miss Tool of the Week, fresh AI beats, and big thoughts from Melbourne’s most charming tech trio...
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Episode Five: The AI Image Revolution: Stock Libraries Are Dead & The Rise of Editable AI Images
In this episode of The Three AI-Migos, Harley, Dan, and Craig dive deep into the latest AI developments that are reshaping the creative industry. From ChatGPT’s game-changing image generation tool (that lets you edit images like never before) to the rise of new design platform Recraft — the boys break down what this means for photographers, designers, and the future of stock imagery.They discuss real-world impacts, including why they’ve cancelled their stock image subscriptions and how this tech is already appearing in public advertising. Plus, they unpack Netflix’s jaw-dropping production Adolescence, a reminder that there’s still magic in human creativity without AI.With plenty of laughs, a healthy dose of fear factor, and practical insights for creatives and marketers, this episode is essential listening if you’re wondering how to stay relevant in an AI-powered world.Highlights:How ChatGPT’s new image tool is rewriting the rulesWhy stock image libraries may be obsoleteReal-world AI ad examples (and mistakes)New tool of the week: RecraftA love letter to true craftsmanship in production (Netflix’s Adolescence)Follow, rate, and drop us a review if you love what we’re doing!
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Episode Four: We Try to Break ChatGPT & Do You Say Thank-You to A.I?
In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of ChatGPT. How we use it daily, how we push its limits, and the new features that are coming. We explore real-time AI-powered camera descriptions, discuss A.I’s growing conversational skills, and put ChatGPT to the test with some questionable (but totally legal!) challenges. Plus, we introduce Tool of the Week: Kling, a game-changing A.I video tool that might just rival Sora.This one’s full of chaos, laughs, and genuinely useful A.I insights for creatives and producers. Tune in, slide into our DMs with your A.I challenges, and as always — say thank you to your A.I overlords.
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Episode Three: Poo Shoe, A.I in the Oscars, and Ideogram!
This week on the podcast - Quiet Dan is no more! We dive into the latest updates on Poo Shoe, our creative project that’s taking some unexpected turns. We also break down the use of AI in an Oscar-winning performance, whether Ideogram is a genuine 10/10 job scare for designers and we use Eleven Labs to change our voices to show off its power (we'll take that sponsorship anytime EL!)
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Episode Two: Blown Doors, Deepfake Dangers and Super Bowl Recap!
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI in media, advertising, and entertainment. Are these innovations pushing the boundaries of storytelling, or are they threatening jobs and authenticity? We break down the biggest AI-driven campaigns, discuss what this means for the future of content creation, and ask the big question—how long until AI takes over the director’s chair? PS Bear with us as we work out the kinks in the new setup… Dan's mic is definitely not AI-enhanced, and it shows
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Episode One - Super Bowl Ads, Job Takeovers & AI’s Spicy Side
Welcome to the debut episode of The 3-AI-MIGOS, where Harley, Craig, and Dan explore how AI is shaking up the creative industry—and the world at large.In this episode, we introduce ourselves, what we do, and why we’re fascinated (and maybe a little terrified) by AI’s rapid evolution. We dive into the Super Bowl ads, breaking down how AI is influencing high-budget commercial storytelling. Then, we tackle the big question: Is AI coming for our jobs? Spoiler alert—it’s complicated.Finally, we discuss an AI tool pushing the boundaries (and ethical limits) of content generation, as it can create NSFW material. What does this mean for the industry, regulation, and the internet as a whole?Buckle up for a mix of insights, opinions, and a few laughs as we kick off The 3-AI-MIGOS!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
AI is changing everything—especially the creative industry. Harley, Craig, and Dan are here to break it down, debate it, and sometimes, just laugh at the absurdity of it all.From game-changing tools to job-stealing fears, Super Bowl ads to NSFW AI creations, we explore how artificial intelligence is creeping into every corner of our world. Whether you're a creator, a tech nerd, or just AI-curious, we’ve got takes, hot and cold.Join The 3-AI-MIGOS as we navigate the weird, wild, and exciting future of AI—one episode at a time.
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Craig McLeod, Dan Atkins, Harley Hamer
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