Episode Summary

Join me for a very special 10-year anniversary episode as I reflect on a decade of content creation and the story behind 155 consecutive podcast episodes and my exciting pivot into AI technology. From Adobe tutorials to RAG systems, discover how I evolved from Tech Handyman to RAG Handyman and what's next for the Mike Murphy Content Factory.

🎙️ The Podcast Origin Story

Launching Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015
The challenge of writing 3,500-word scripts weekly
155 consecutive episodes before taking a much-needed break
Career opportunities that came from podcasting consistency

🎥 Content Creation Journey

Building 1,700+ YouTube videos over 10 years
The legendary 365-video challenge in 2017
Evolution from Tech Handyman to specialized expertise
Balancing audio, video, and written content across platforms

🤖 The AI Transition

Making the scary pivot from Adobe tutorials to AI content
Why Mike went "full nerd" on artificial intelligence
Learning Python, terminal commands, and automation workflows
Building an AI playground on a virtual private server

🧠 RAG Systems Deep Dive

RAG Explained: Retrieval-Augmented Generation for content creators
Building AI knowledge bases from your existing content
Real-world applications for creators and small businesses
The Mike Murphy Content Factory concept

🔧 Becoming the RAG Handyman

Evolution of identity: Tech → Podcast → AI → RAG Handyman
Mission: Making complex AI systems accessible and practical
Target audience: Content creators and small businesses

What RAG Can Do For You

Content Generation: Build on your existing work with new ideas
Course Creation: Develop outlines that match your teaching style
Script Writing: Maintain your unique voice across formats
Audience Engagement: Answer questions using your knowledge base
Content Repurposing: Seamlessly adapt content across platforms
Pattern Recognition: Discover insights hidden in your content library

My Current AI Stack

Daily AI Companions: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Programming Language: Python
Development Environment: MacOS Terminal + Code Editors
Infrastructure: Virtual Private Server for AI experimentation
Focus Area: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems

Next Steps & Future Plans

YouTube Priority: Growing from 40K to 100K subscribers for that Silver Play Button
Podcast Return: Working toward consistent Mike Murphy Unplugged schedule
Content Factory: Building AI-powered content creation systems
Education Focus: Making complex AI accessible for creators and small businesses

The 10-Year Anniversary Show + AI Pivot