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Artificial Breakdown
Hosted by ZGM · EN
Artificial Breakdown is the AI podcast for the curious, the cautious and the creative. Join our down-to-earth host Pete + guests, as they navigate the vast landscape of artificial intelligence from marketing to ethics to knock-knock jokes. We're all on this wild ride together. Listen in and learn a thing or two, laugh a time or two, and maybe reduce your AI anxiety a notch or two. Subscribe for new episodes and stay informed about the wild, wild world of AI.
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1. AI Coding for Teams | Sohil Shah
2w ago00:23:00Tap to summarizeOk a little technical out of the gate this season but I couldn't pass an opportunity to talk to someone from PayPal and Solhil was lovely. And yes running solo this season. Carrie Robinson is off in Scottland writing a novel! Can't wait to see that on the shelves.Sohil is leading the agentic development over at PayPal and our conversation steered into the impact of AI at PayPal, the fundamentals of computing and AI, teamwork and collaboration in the context of AI, the development of the Agent Development Kit, real-time booking and MCP server, and the use of AI tools and programming languages. The discussion provides insights into the sentiment and perception of AI, as well as the process of code writing and reviewing with AI.We also take a detour into Sohil's own travel agent so you can see one in action. TakeawaysAI and its ImpactTeamwork and CollaborationAgent Development KitChapters00:00 Introduction and AI at PayPal05:45 Working as a Team with AI21:23 Real-Time Booking and MCP Server27:38 AI Tools and Programming LanguagesMusic: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRE
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15. One More Breakdown: Season One Finale
Sep 2500:36:51Tap to summarizeOn the Season Finale of Artificial Breakdown, Pete “that’s a wrap” Bishop and Carrie “see you in the New Year” Robinson sit down together and walk down memory lane, wax poetic about the future of AI (shocker) and ponder about what an AI Halloween costume might look like. Thank you to all of our listeners this year! It’s been a wild ride and we can’t wait to bring more amazing guests to the digital airwaves in Season 2 (keep an eye out in 2026). Anything you want to hear about? Let us know. Until then, keep it real out there.ShownotesHosts: Carrie Robinson, Pete BishopProducer: Pete BishopMusic: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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14. Startups in the Age of AI | Sabaa Quao
Sep 200:46:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Artificial Breakdown (recorded live at Inventures), Carrie and Pete are joined by Sabaa Quao, the founding President of PlusCo Venture Studio, the AI and fintech innovation spinoff from Cossette and Plus Company Canada. Sabaa’s got more titles than a bookshelf—he’s a creative leader, entrepreneur and business strategist who's been shaking up the digital media scene for years.Sabaa’s passionate about one thing: innovation—and not just the buzzword kind. He believes the need for true innovation is as urgent now as it was when businesses first embraced the digital era 25 years ago. With a career that’s spanned over a dozen countries, Sabaa shares how creativity and technology collide to fuel success in today’s startup world.Tune in to hear how Sabaa’s combining creativity, tech and entrepreneurship to launch the next generation of groundbreaking startups. If you're into building businesses, making waves in AI and learning from someone who's been there and done that—this one’s for you!Music: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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13. Media, Truth and AI | Chris Hogg
Aug 800:37:50Tap to summarizeOn episode 13 of Artificial Breakdown, recorded live at Inventures 2025, Carrie and Pete sit down with Chris Hogg, CEO of Digital Journal, one of Canada’s largest independent media companies.We dive into how AI is transforming news delivery, and whether we should still trust our feeds (spoiler: it's complicated). Chris talks us through the wild, truth-bending landscape where journalism meets tech, and just how deep the rabbit hole of AI-powered media goes. Can AI tell fact from fiction? Does it even care? Tune in to find out.If you’ve ever wondered how AI is messing with your news—and how to spot the real from the AI-generated—this episode is a must-listen!Music: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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12. Indigenous-Led Tech | Brown Eagle Belanger + Ethan Clark
Aug 100:35:51Tap to summarizeOn this Inventures 2025 episode of Artificial Breakdown, we’re joined by two incredible leaders in Indigenous-led tech: Brown Eagle Belanger, COO at Nationsfirst Technologies, and Ethan Clark, CEO and Co-Founder of Nationsfirst Technologies.Together, they’re pioneering the use of blockchain and other cutting-edge technologies to empower Indigenous communities through sovereign solutions. From economic development to environmental conservation, they’re leading the charge on a new era of resource management and investment that’s rooted in Indigenous values.Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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11. Innovation in Education | Dr. Mohammad Keyhani
Jul 2900:41:39Tap to summarizeAs our Inventures 2025 series continues, Pete and Carrie sit down with Dr. Mohammad Keyhani, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haskayne School of Business. We dive into the fascinating (tumultuous) intersection of education, entrepreneurship and innovation, and what the future of business leaders looks like in a world increasingly shaped by AI technologies.Dr. Keyhani drops some knowledge on how education is adapting to prepare the next wave of innovators, and what it takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're an educator, entrepreneur or just interested in (terrified of) how innovation is reshaping, well, everything, this one's for you.Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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10. Finding Venture Capital | Jenny McLean + Darren Engels
Jul 1600:31:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to Artificial Breakdown's first episode from our incredible weekend at Inventures 2025! Pete and Carrie sit down with Jenny McLean and Darren Engels from Tailwind Ventures, based right here in Calgary. Learn about how AI is changing what venture capitalists are looking for, and also how it's changing how they're doing their job. Here's a hint: Jenny and Darren's vast expertise isn't easily replaced. Keep an eye out for a whopping 5 more episodes from guests at this year's Inventures conference. *Note: Audio quality may be lower than normal due to the nature of live recording.Music: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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9. From Art to AI | Owen Brierley
Jun 6, 202500:47:21Tap to summarizeOwen Brierley, Doctor of Computational Media Design and Course Leader for Creative Industries at the University of Kingston, joins Carrie “Artists in tech are my Roman Empire” Robinson and Pete “There are storylines in games?” Bishop to artfully discuss the conversation about how artists are using AI and what that means for everything from how ChatGPT talks to you to how NPCs could evolve in your next favourite game. Put down your copy of Macbeth and join us for a chat about one artist’s evolution into tech and why Owen is calling from the UK. Guests: Owen BrierleyHosts: Carrie Robinson, Pete BishopProducer: Pete BishopMusic: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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8. The Future of Fashion | Courtney Kos
May 14, 202500:38:55Tap to summarizeCarrie “are skinny jeans back in yet?” Robinson and Pete “my capsule wardrobe is for space travel” Bishop are joined by the future-forward Courtney Kos, co-founder of Prévoir.ai, creating data-driven fashion collections—and reducing waste as she goes. Courtney takes us behind the scenes of how she’s sewing AI into the world of fashion, reducing textile waste and forecasting trends in an industry that's all about staying one step ahead.Slip on your most stylish thinking cap (or just your comfiest hoodie) and join us for a conversation that's part tech talk, part style talk and 100% the hosts having no idea what’s fashionable right now other than AI. Guests: Courtney KosHosts: Carrie Robinson, Pete BishopProducer: Pete BishopMusic: Music from UppbeatTitle: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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7. Music Industry Ethics | James O’Brien
Mar 31, 202500:49:48Tap to summarizeAI is coming for the music industry—because what it needs right now is more controversy over who owns what. Carrie and Pete sit down with James O’Brien, Co-CEO of Sound Ethics to talk about AI’s role in music: can AI and artists coexist, or are we about to see the world’s weirdest battle of the bands? Tune in for some hot takes, ethical debates and what musicians can do to move forward in the era of AI on today’s episode of Artificial Breakdown.https://www.soundethics.org/ Guests: James O’BrienHosts: Carrie Robinson, Pete BishopProducer: Pete BishopMusic: Music from Uppbeat:Title: Make It HappenArtist: All Good FolksLicense code: 6BVFZAHAWVMGPFRESend us Fan Mail
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