In this episode, Nathan and Julia share the tools they actually use and love, but they don’t always agree. From editing software to AI assistants, you’ll hear where their picks align, where they differ, and the pros and cons of each.

Look for the roadblocks, not just what is going to save you the most time, when you are thinking about where to invest. -Julia

Main Topic: Our Top Picks for Gear, Tools and Software

00:32 Editing Tools
14:00 LLM & AI Systems
22:59 Gear

Links and Resources

Video Editing & Production

Opus Clip — AI-powered clip creation
Autocut Pro — Automated editing for Premiere Pro
AutoPod — Podcast & video show editing automation
Frame.io — Video collaboration and review
Riverside — Remote recording platform
CapCut — Mobile and desktop video editing

Editing Software

AI Tools

AI Video Generation

Sora — Shut down March 2026

Vlogging Gear

Camera: Sony a6600
Lens: Sigma 16mm f/1.4 — Great quality, though it can get heavy without a tripod
Lav Mic: Tascam DR-10L
Wireless Mic: DJI Mic Mini
Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3