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Will Friedle
Well, hello, hello, hello, hello, everyone, and.
Danielle Fishel
Welcome to another episode of Short and Sweet Journey. Chat gbt. That's not like Chat gbt. I said chat chpt.
Will Friedle
It's a P. It's a P for your personal person. So many people have relationships with this Chat GPT.
Danielle Fishel
The reason why we're doing this is because we did some research and we are cra. I was cracking up. I don't know about you, Jess, because I didn't realize how much people use gay Jack Chat GPT in their lives for so many different things.
Will Friedle
Do you?
Camille Luddington
Do you use it?
Danielle Fishel
I did not until like a week ago. And here's why. I was at dinner with somebody. It's actually a terrible idea for someone like me. I was at dinner with someone and they were like, oh my God. My friend had this rash and she got diagnosed with one thing and then it was still there with this cream. And then she sent it, took the picture and sent it into Chat GPT. And they were like, oh, oh, wait, that's this other thing. And that's what it was. It actually got the diagnosis right. So for a psychopath, health psychopath like me, I'm like, oh, that app is added to my phone and what do you think of this mole?
Will Friedle
Wow.
Danielle Fishel
I could use it every day, all day, every day. But I don't. The truth is I don't. But it. I just downloaded it on my phone and I had no idea what people were using it for.
Will Friedle
I had no idea either. I was not using it. And then I was invited to a talk on how to use AI and I went and I was blown away. Blown away by how it truly to me was whatever my 12 year old brain thought, you know, a computer was. It's like, it's like it's future. It's like you can ask it. I mean, I really tried to stump her too. I was like, I have to make dinner for six people. One only eats fish, one only eats veggies, one prefers turkey with, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Told it that I wanted it to be Mediterranean, blah, blah, blah. And it, in not even a second gave me an entire menu.
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Will Friedle
And in less than 30 minutes, and it gave me an entire menu. It gave me the whole thing. It's incredible.
Danielle Fishel
See, I Didn't think of it in terms of that. Like when I thought of it I thought of college kids using it to write papers and getting in trouble. Like that's because I feel like that's what I see on the news. Right. And so I'm not in college, I'm reading a script. Like that's, you know, like I, I, I didn't think it was something that would really be part of my world. And this is exactly right. And as of May 2025, Chat GPT has approximately 122.5 million daily active users and around 800 million weekly active users around the world.
Will Friedle
I think it's the spectrum of how it's helping people that's actually so mind blowing. Yes, of course it's helping with the menu planning, it's helping with making your reservations for dinner or airplanes or diagnosis. I'm sure it's not telling you that. It's diagnosing. I'm telling, I'm sure it's telling you that you need to go see a real doctor. But it's doing all these different jobs that are practical and helpful and, and now there are people who are going to it I think almost as a challenge at first, but then actually being satisfied by their, the answer. They're going to ChatGPT for emotional advice, like actual counseling. My people are using ChatGPT as a companion or as a friend or a therapist even. And I would have said that's insane and out of a movie, but I saw it in real time. My, one of my daughters got a sunburn and of course all I do in any parent's life is chase your children around with sunscreen and all you do is tell them that they have to put sunscreen on. And I swear I would give up a couple years of life if I never had to apply sunscreen or others ever again, to be honest.
Danielle Fishel
You're a redhead. Don't. Yeah, you don't have to.
Will Friedle
It's a lot. It's a lot. The sunscreen, it's almost as much as remembering the username and passwords. Anyways, she was left to her own devices because these, these young ones are growing and they get, they have to learn.
Danielle Fishel
They know better.
Will Friedle
They gotta learn by consequences. Yeah. And I, or I fell asleep on the job. I don't know. Anyway, she got sunburned and she went into a shame spiral. Unexpected. She was so disappointed in herself for getting so sunburned. And it was actually really emotional. It was like she was distraught. And I said her because you got to know when to, you know, double down and when to pull it back.
Camille Luddington
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Will Friedle
It's a sunburn. It's going to go away. This is the good news. Yes.
Danielle Fishel
You're.
Will Friedle
You're sunburned. And it's not great and it's going to peel and all, but it's going to be okay. You're going to be okay. She was inconsolable, and we. We talked about it, and then all of a sudden, I hear her talking into my chat GPT and reading out the answer. And I go around the corner and she. She speaks in a very specific way. And so she. She really did befriend Chachi BT and was like, girl, I got a terrible sunburn and I am feeling so bad about it, and I'm in a total shame spiral. Do you have any words of advice? And Chat GPT writes back, queen, you need to calm down. These things happen. You can't control everything. And sometimes mistakes just what are. What they are. And. And you're gonna. It was unbelievable. Like, chatgpt knew who she was, knew her language, spoke back to her in that language, and really genuinely made her feel better.
Danielle Fishel
How do you feel about something that's not. Because I'm so conflicted? I'm like, in that moment, it helped her. So, like, who cares where it's coming from, right?
Will Friedle
I don't know. I don't know where to put it. I don't know what bucket to put it in.
Danielle Fishel
I've seen Terminator and I'm concerned in.
Will Friedle
2001 for the robots. Yeah, they're gonna take us all.
Danielle Fishel
They're gonna take over where they're like, the chat's a better mom than you are. And maybe she is.
Will Friedle
My guess is she probably is.
Danielle Fishel
She's probably so. She's more chill, for sure. We went to the Call it crew and we got some incredible. You guys always follow through. Oh, my God, incredible. Submissions for how you guys have been using it. So Lily will start with Lily. Lisa. She used it and asked it what to text my ex after seven months of no contact. I know what it was.
Will Friedle
I wonder if she said, don't text back. No text.
Danielle Fishel
Ooh. Well, I don't know.
Will Friedle
Gloria said she used it for a tarot card reading.
Danielle Fishel
I've heard this a lot.
Will Friedle
It inspired me to. I. It inspired me to ask for my daily horoscope, and it gave me my daily horoscope. And it was actually very insightful. Insightful and also, yeah, I. I appreciated it.
Danielle Fishel
What did you put in? Did you Say I'm a Leo. Or did you do like a birth? Like how much information?
Will Friedle
No, I said Leo. I just said daily horoscope for Leo.
Danielle Fishel
Oh my God. I'm doing it right after this. Kenzie Therapy. It is scarily good. The amount of submissions from you guys that told us that you use it for therapy is fascinating.
Will Friedle
Okay, here's a question. Chat GPT. If you. Especially if you can't, it's very hard to find a great therapist. You can't find a great therapist or.
Danielle Fishel
You can't afford one, it's harder.
Will Friedle
Great therapist, yes. Then is it. Is no therapy or chat CT therapy better?
Danielle Fishel
I think if something is helping you and this might not be everyone's answer. My personal answer is if something is making someone feel better about their day, then it.
Will Friedle
Yeah. And it seems to be skewed positive. Like I don't. I haven't heard. I haven't heard her give. You know, she's not a dick.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah.
Will Friedle
Although there's a movie in it. Right? Because once. Once. Chad. Once she has influence on you.
Danielle Fishel
I forget. Yes. Are you talking about the walking phoenix?
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Isn't it called her her.
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Nikki, you said a book report for school and I also got a good grade and I hadn't read the book.
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Oh, sneaky, sneaky. See, this is what I feel like the headlines are doing. These are the headlines I'm reading Mimi, a girl in my class used it to get into farmer school. Oh, the COVID letter. I'm livid about it. That's hard. You know, I gotta say, I think for a long time, though, like, decades now, there have been sample cover letters, you know, online that people have been, like, using as strong templates. But I understand how this is, like, the next level. I don't know, though. I mean, if she deserves you, if you deserve to get into the school. You deserve to get into the school. Yeah, I. I actually kind of feel this is going to be controversial because people are having opinions about this. The COVID letter being the reason that you might not get in. If you deserve a place there. It's like the intro to, like, hey, this is a little bit about me. And this is. I love this position.
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And by the way, this is real proof I've never actually applied for a real job.
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It's not your credentials. You're not lying about your credentials. You're just. It's the int letter to you. And I don't ask me. I hate that. That would even walk you from getting a job if you have the credentials. But controversial for sure.
Will Friedle
Controversial. Well, Stacy wrote it that she tried to turn Chat GPT into a swifty, but she's not sure it worked.
Danielle Fishel
I imagine it is a swifty. Like, listen to the songs. Just have a listen. Chat. Clara, I found out which Grey's Anatomy episode to watch. Yeah, that's an easy one, right? You just like, plug in Cali and Arizona fighting and it's gonna pop out a list.
Jessica Capshaw
Mm.
Will Friedle
Naomi said I always use it for math because I don't understand my teacher, and it always explains it for me. See, that's where in school, I actually see it as being beneficial.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah, it's a substitution.
Will Friedle
Well, if you're not. If your teacher isn't doing it for you. Yeah, for sure.
Danielle Fishel
Absolutely. I agree.
Will Friedle
I always think I could have maybe been better at math if I'd had a better teacher.
Danielle Fishel
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Will Friedle
Why do math facts panic me? Like, literally, you could say anything times anything right now and I would. My insides would start to combust.
Danielle Fishel
Do you know I have this recurring.
Will Friedle
Nightmare that you have to do math?
Danielle Fishel
No, it's a recurring nightmare. Well, kind of where I realize that I never graduated high school, but I have to. And I have to go back and take all my end of year, like, stuff as a senior and. And it's like trigonometry and I honestly, I could wake up screaming. It's the scariest. I'd rather be chased by a serial killer in my dreams than have to sit down for a trigonometry test.
Will Friedle
Well, you know, what would. You know what would happen? It wouldn't get done. I literally couldn't do it. Unless it was multiple choice, there's no chance.
Danielle Fishel
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Will Friedle
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Danielle Fishel
Oh, of course you do. It gave me a skin care routine, and my skin has cleared up from it. Oh, my God. I've never thought about that.
Will Friedle
And that's a great one. Isabella said what I said all my meal planning, grocery lists and budgets.
Danielle Fishel
That's fantastic.
Will Friedle
I just pulled up my app right now. Let's just. Let's ask it.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, this is funny.
Will Friedle
What should we ask it about? Grey's Anatomy.
Danielle Fishel
Delaney predict Grey's Anatomy storylines. Okay. Ask its opinion on if Joe and Link are end game.
Will Friedle
You mean ask at that?
Danielle Fishel
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Will Friedle
Well, I think like more of like a juicy, like a.
Danielle Fishel
Well, they just got married. This is very timely.
Will Friedle
All right, let's see. On Grey's Anatomy are Joe and Link. Endgame, question mark. Oh. Oh, okay. Joe and Link are in a romantic.
Camille Luddington
Relationship, and their dynamic has been getting.
Will Friedle
A lot of screen time and development. They start as best friends. However, whether their end game, meaning they stay together for good, hasn't been definitively confirmed.
Danielle Fishel
All right, well, that's not really giving us anything, but.
Will Friedle
No.
Danielle Fishel
Okay. It's fine. Yeah, I mean, it's up to you.
Will Friedle
Ask it like, who's the best actor on Grey's Enemy?
Danielle Fishel
Oh, here we go. Capsha wanted to be cap. Go ask it. Well, you know what it's going to set. It's going to say, like, Sandra or someone because she's won the most awards.
Will Friedle
Which actresses on Grey's Anatomy are known for being the best actresses? Yeah. Or have the best acting ability. I'm dying. Laughing.
Danielle Fishel
I'm dying.
Will Friedle
Oh, you're right. Okay, Number one, Sandra.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, yeah. I'm probably Heigl because of awards too.
Will Friedle
Number two, Chandra Wilson.
Danielle Fishel
Chandra too. Yep. Jessica. What if we're like, number 100? I don't even want to know the bottom of the list. Jessica is laughing so hard and wheezing so hard right now that clearly my name is Jessica and she's gone red. My is my. Here's what I want to know is, is my name above your name or below your name?
Will Friedle
Let's move on to the next crew. Submission.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, my God.
Will Friedle
Paula said chat. GPT taught me how to put a tampon in.
Danielle Fishel
Wow. Interesting. How? Well, because maybe she like, just a step by. Listen, people aren't taught stuff, and if you don't have someone around. Okay. Isla. Oh, my God, I love this. Help my friend write a message to her boyfriend to tell him his hygiene sucks.
Will Friedle
Oh, okay.
Danielle Fishel
Wow. I do think it can, like, you know, maybe put things into words that you can't and maybe a more gentle way.
Will Friedle
I am dying at these submissions. I almost think we need to speed them up so we can get them all in there. Hilarious. Okay. Because people use it for such creative things. Okay. Jolie wrote it and said this. Used it to write a poem to tell a family member that we want no contact with them anymore.
Danielle Fishel
It's a nice poem, Cece. To write love stories about threesomes.
Will Friedle
Okay. Gloria said I asked to tell me what they thought about my social media without saying it was mine. And I got roasted.
Danielle Fishel
Amazing. Caitlyn, my bio for a dating app. That's smart.
Will Friedle
Tara. My mother in law used it for her husband's obituary. My husband was mad.
Danielle Fishel
Wow. Isabelle figuring out if the bug on the window was a wasp or huge fly. That is right up my alley. I would do that.
Will Friedle
Elizabeth. Making fake photos of me and my crush.
Danielle Fishel
Fantastic summer for my wedding vows. Oh.
Will Friedle
Oh, dear. Hey, if they didn't find. If they don't find out. Laura used it to write my resignation letter from my toxic job.
Danielle Fishel
That's smart. Maria. To let me know the weather and then find me an outfit that matches the weather.
Will Friedle
Creative Live.
Danielle Fishel
No way.
Will Friedle
Live GPT named my youngest child.
Danielle Fishel
No. That's crazy. Amanda. I asked. I asked to help me decide between two boys and make them generate photos of what our future children would look like. You know what? Those things don't work because your kids come out. I mean, my kid came out like a strawberry hair and I never could have pictured it. And I don't think Chat GBT would have predicted her either.
Will Friedle
Andrea wrote Chat GPT has made me happier than any man ever has.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, God, I don't know how I feel about that. Kelly. My husband uses it to write Facebook posts for my birthday. Our anniversary at least.
Will Friedle
You know, Taylor says create fake grace couples to see how they turn out. See, that's very imaginative.
Danielle Fishel
I wonder. Megan, I ask if my photo is cute before I post it to Instagram. We don't need to ask Chat for that. We're cute, everyone. Real cute.
Will Friedle
Lori said I get advice on how to speak to my son about wanting to spend more time with my granddaughter.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, okay. If it helps.
Will Friedle
Oh, this is a creative one.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, this is a great one. Discount codes for hotels, flights, and restaurants.
Will Friedle
Yep. Felicia, I submitted a photo of my hands to ask for a palm.
Danielle Fishel
Palm reading.
Will Friedle
I'm doing that.
Danielle Fishel
Well, I don't know if I would do that. That might be a little creepy to me. I don't know. There's something a little creepy about it.
Will Friedle
And you're probably giving your fingerprints to someone.
Danielle Fishel
Oh, my God. Whoa. That's crazy.
Will Friedle
All right. I actually think we. This is an installment issue because I. I want to know how you all are using it. I think it's very creative, and I want to be able to use it for more and more.
Danielle Fishel
The recipe is great. As someone I'm gonna literally type in as someone who cannot cook his. What's my fridge? What do I make?
Will Friedle
Yes. And you know what? I'm just gonna say this. That I don't have a problem. You brought this up earlier. I. I have zero problems with Chat. GPT when used for things that are practical or. I guess I already said this. Not emotional, but, I mean, writing vows or obituaries or expressions.
Danielle Fishel
Therapy is emotional.
Will Friedle
I think I make an exception if someone doesn't feel like they have companionship because, you know, because we already know how we feel about people who might even have a whisper of loneliness in their life. So I don't know. That one I'm gonna have to think about. But if it's. If. If chat is serving up some companionship where there isn't any.
Danielle Fishel
Yeah.
Will Friedle
Someone I don't know. I kind of can't disagree with that.
Danielle Fishel
All right, let's call it. This was so fascinating.
Will Friedle
The end of the episode. Foreign.
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Podcast Summary: Call It Short & Sweet: ChatGPT
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Host/Authors: Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington
Podcast: Call It What It Is by iHeartPodcasts
In the latest episode of "Call It What It Is," hosts Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington delve into the fascinating world of ChatGPT, exploring its multifaceted role in modern life. The episode, titled "Call It Short & Sweet: ChatGPT," offers listeners an engaging discussion on how this AI tool transcends its initial purpose, becoming an integral part of daily routines, emotional support systems, and creative endeavors.
The conversation kicks off with the hosts sharing their initial perceptions and experiences with ChatGPT. Danielle Fishel (Jessica Capshaw's co-host) admits her limited interaction with the AI until recently, highlighting a pivotal moment that changed her perspective.
[03:33] Danielle Fishel: "I was at dinner with someone, and they were like, 'Oh my God, my friend sent a picture of her rash to ChatGPT, and it diagnosed it correctly.' That’s when I realized its potential."
Will Friedle, the other co-host, echoes a similar sentiment, describing his breakthrough experience during an AI workshop.
[04:24] Will Friedle: "I attended a talk on how to use AI and was blown away by what ChatGPT could do. I asked it to plan a Mediterranean menu for a diverse group, and it delivered an entire menu in seconds."
Jessica and Camilla share personal anecdotes illustrating ChatGPT's versatility. From diagnosing health issues to planning elaborate meals, the hosts emphasize the practical applications of the AI.
[05:13] Will Friedle: "ChatGPT helps with everything from menu planning to making reservations. It’s like having a personal assistant available 24/7."
[06:02] Danielle Fishel: "As of May 2025, ChatGPT boasts approximately 122.5 million daily active users and around 800 million weekly active users worldwide. It's clear that its utility spans beyond basic queries."
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to listener submissions, showcasing the diverse ways people utilize ChatGPT. The hosts read aloud various creative and practical applications submitted by their audience, ranging from writing poetry to planning weddings.
Lily used ChatGPT to craft a message to her ex after seven months of no contact.
[09:39] Danielle Fishel: "Lily asked, 'What should I text my ex after seven months of no contact?'"
Gloria employed the AI for a tarot card reading and even for daily horoscopes.
[09:42] Will Friedle: "Gloria used it for a tarot card reading and even got her daily horoscope insightfully prepared."
Isabelle leveraged ChatGPT to identify whether a bug was a wasp or a fly, highlighting its utility in everyday problem-solving.
[21:24] Will Friedle: "Isabelle used it to figure out if a bug on her window was a wasp or a huge fly."
These examples underscore ChatGPT's adaptability, assisting users in both mundane tasks and more nuanced emotional or relational challenges.
A compelling segment of the discussion revolves around the ethical and practical implications of using ChatGPT for emotional support and therapy. The hosts debate whether AI can genuinely replace human companionship and professional counseling.
[10:18] Will Friedle: "If someone can't afford a great therapist, is ChatGPT therapy better than no therapy?"
[10:31] Danielle Fishel: "If something is making someone feel better about their day, then it works for them."
The conversation touches on instances where listeners have used ChatGPT as a confidant or counselor, raising questions about the boundaries between AI assistance and human relationships.
In an interactive segment, the hosts experiment with ChatGPT live, posing questions related to their favorite TV show, Grey's Anatomy. This demonstration highlights the AI's capability to engage in context-specific dialogues.
[18:25] Danielle Fishel: "Ask it about if Joe and Link are endgame."
[18:43] Camille Luddington: "Joe and Link are in a romantic relationship, and their dynamic has been developing, but it's not definitively confirmed if they're the endgame."
The response, while informative, illustrates the AI's limitations in providing speculative or subjective insights, especially concerning ongoing storylines in television series.
The episode is peppered with humor and relatable moments, particularly when discussing the AI's attempts to emulate human nuances.
[19:26] Will Friedle: "Jessica is laughing so hard that clearly my name is Jessica and she's gone red."
These light-hearted exchanges make the discussion more engaging, showcasing the hosts' camaraderie and the AI's sometimes amusing outputs.
As the episode wraps up, Jessica and Camilla reflect on the profound impact of ChatGPT on various aspects of life. They acknowledge its strengths in providing practical solutions and emotional support while also contemplating the importance of balancing AI assistance with human interaction.
[23:54] Will Friedle: "If ChatGPT is serving up some companionship where there isn't any, then perhaps it has its place."
The hosts conclude that while ChatGPT is an invaluable tool for many, it should complement, not replace, genuine human connections and professional support systems.
ChatGPT's Versatility: From health diagnostics to creative writing and emotional support, the AI demonstrates a wide range of applications.
User Engagement: Listener submissions highlight innovative and practical uses, showcasing the community's creative engagement with the technology.
Ethical Considerations: The debate on ChatGPT as a substitute for therapy underscores the need for thoughtful consideration of AI's role in personal well-being.
Human-AI Interaction: Interactive segments reveal both the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and companionship.
Danielle Fishel at [03:33]: "I could use it every day, all day, every day."
Will Friedle at [05:13]: "It's like having a personal assistant available 24/7."
Danielle Fishel at [10:26]: "If something is making someone feel better about their day, then it works for them."
Jessica Capshaw at [19:14]: "You're laughing so hard that clearly my name is Jessica and she's gone red."
"Call It What It Is" successfully navigates the complex landscape of AI integration into everyday life, offering listeners insightful perspectives and relatable experiences. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or someone curious about AI's role in personal growth, this episode provides a comprehensive look into how ChatGPT is reshaping our interactions and problem-solving approaches.