• Feb 17, 2026

Why speed isn't always an advantage with AI, with Corinne Thomas

Rushing AI adoption can create confusion and risk. John speaks with Corinne Thomas about what responsible AI use looks like in practice, why capability matters more than momentum, and where human judgement still has to stay in control.

  • Feb 4, 2026

Why you need to treat AI like the new guy, with Russ Henneberry S01:E02

AI often feels frustrating not because it is unintelligent, but because it lacks context, structure, and clear expectations. In this episode, John Bennett talks with Russ Henneberry about why AI behaves like the “new guy”, why prompting is rarely the real problem, and where human judgement still has to stay firmly in charge.

  • Jan 16, 2026

From playing with AI to building with it, with Dr Dan Maggs S01:E01

Playing with AI is easy. Building something useful with it is harder. John Bennett and Dr Dan Maggs explore what changes when you move from prompts to projects, why AI chats break down over time, and how non-technical founders can start building practical tools without chasing the latest release.
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  • Nov 24, 2025

What gets lost when you paste a prompt?

    Find out why using a pasted prompt gets AI interaction off to a bad start.
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    • Nov 10, 2025

    Use it or lose it

    Can you still read maps as well as you could before GPS? What could AI do to our ability to think?
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    • Nov 4, 2025

    Do 28 million people in the UK really use AI for personal finance?

    Lloyds Bank says 28 million adults now use AI to manage their money. Do they really? And should they?
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    • Oct 20, 2025

    Taking it out of Auto

    Setting intent starts before you type. Choosing the right model is a small but important decision that shapes the kind of response you’re going to get.
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    • Oct 15, 2025

    The five Hs of book cover design

    Designing the cover for Don’t Surrender Your Thinking followed the same rhythm as the HAHAH Method. The difference was that every stage was human.
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    • Oct 3, 2025

    Em dashes—heroes, or villains?

    Has em dash use really changed since ChatGPT launched? Deep Research helps find out.