Podcast Summary

The Marketing Millennials: Bathroom Break #94

Episode Title: The AI Tools Marketers Should Be Using Right Now
Hosts: Daniel Murray & Jay Schwedelson
Date: February 9, 2026

Episode Overview

In this energetic Bathroom Break edition, Daniel Murray (The Marketing Millennials) and Jay Schwedelson (Do This, Not That Podcast) dive into practical, non-BS ways marketers can harness AI tools in their daily work—right now, not in a theoretical distant future. The episode jumps between marketing tech tips, Super Bowl snack banter, and a back-and-forth on AI and YouTube’s future, delivering fast, candid advice with plenty of personality.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Nachos Icebreaker

• The hosts start with a lighthearted discussion about Super Bowl eating habits—specifically, the endless nature of nacho snacking.
• Notable Recipe Tip: Daniel shares his double-layered nacho technique: “The key is to do another layer of tortilla chips...then you do another layer of beans and cheese.” (01:39–01:52)
• The fun intro sets a relatable, playful tone for marketers balancing work and life.

2. AI Rivalries: Anthropic vs. ChatGPT

• They reference an Anthropic Super Bowl ad poking fun at ChatGPT, likening it to classic “Mac vs. PC” or “Kendrick vs. Drake” rivalries. (02:08–02:45)
• Jay observes, “It was a great ad and I think it really got under the skin of like everybody at OpenAI.”

3. The Real AI Tools Marketers Should Use Now

a. Claude for Writing and Repurposing

• Daniel’s pick: “For creative writing...Claude is the best. Beats Gemini, beats Grok, beats ChatGPT, there's no question.” (03:28–04:03)
• Claude excels at capturing a marketer’s voice and tone and improves rapidly.
• Actionable Insight: Train Claude with your material for the best results.

b. Gamma for AI-Driven Presentations

• Jay’s favorite: “Gamma...is awesome for making presentations...you upload ... docs ... and in three seconds it makes a slide deck that is exponentially better than I could do.” (04:03–05:05)
• Especially useful for client pitches, talks, or internal meetings.
• Includes a free version; huge time-saver for presentation creation.

c. Descript for Video Editing

• Daniel’s essential daily tool: “Descript...the AI editing of those videos and chopping them up and...taking out transcripts...such an easy tool.” (05:05–05:49)
• Powerful for auto-editing podcasts, long- and short-form video (removing ums, likes, etc.).

d. Replit for Coding and Prototyping

• Jay’s overlooked gem: “Replit...you could just basically talk out what it is that you want to build...and replit will actually create it, a functional version of it.” (05:49–06:58)
• Jay describes prototyping a job board in 15 minutes without coding skills.

e. Nana Banana (Google) for Ad Creative

• Shoutout from Daniel’s wife: “Nana Banana from Google...one of the best tools out there for spinning up a quick ad creative.” (06:58–07:22)

f. Gemini (Google) - The Sleeping Giant

• Jay’s bold prediction: “Gemini from Google is the Internet Explorer of back then. ...It will, I believe, ultimately and is crushing ChatGPT.” (07:22–08:12)
• Daniel adds, “They have all YouTube data, all search data...if Gemini loses, something went wrong.” (08:12–08:21)
• The hosts agree Google’s holistic data and integration with search/video gives it unbeatable future AI potential.

4. The Power of YouTube for Marketers

• Jay on YouTube growth: “YouTube revenue has now passed Netflix revenue... just shows you the power of YouTube.” (08:21–08:34)
• Subscriber vs. View Game: “It doesn’t even matter how many subscribers you have because you could have videos that just rip because they're good.” (08:47–09:23)
• Daniel notes YouTube’s move to integrate social/short videos (YouTube Shorts appearing in “answer engines”, Google Maps embedding restaurant videos, etc.), cementing its dominance for discovery and engagement (09:27–10:09).

5. Bonus Content: Recipes & Relatable Banter

• Beyond AI, Daniel shares kitchen secrets (eggs with milk for fluffiness, Greek yogurt as a healthy dip base)—a running, humorous podcast theme.
• Quote: “I think we just switched the whole show. From now on, we just do recipes.” (11:25–11:32)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Claude:
  “For creative writing...Claude is the best. Beats Gemini, beats Grok, beats ChatGPT, there's no question.” – Daniel (03:28)
• On Gamma:
  “In three seconds it makes a slide deck that is exponentially better than I could do.” – Jay (04:38)
• On Gemini vs. ChatGPT:
  “Gemini from Google is the Internet Explorer of back then. ...It will, I believe, ultimately and is crushing ChatGPT.” – Jay (07:22)
• On Subscribers:
  “You could have videos that just rip because they're good and it's irrelevant if you have a lot of subscribers or not.” – Jay (08:47)
• On Healthy Dips:
  “If you want to make it healthier, you pour it in Greek yogurt and then it's like a healthier version of that.” – Daniel (11:01)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:36] Nacho Recipe Hack
• [02:08] Anthropic vs. ChatGPT – AI Ad Rivalries
• [03:28] Best AI for Writing: Claude
• [04:03] Gamma for Slide Decks
• [05:05] Descript for Video/Audio Editing
• [05:49] Replit for Rapid Prototyping
• [06:58] Nana Banana for Ad Creative
• [07:22] Gemini’s Ascendancy
• [08:21] The YouTube Revenue Juggernaut
• [08:47] Subscribers versus Views
• [09:27] YouTube & Google Maps Integration
• [10:30] Scrambled Eggs Recipe Tips
• [11:01] Healthy Dips with Greek Yogurt

Tone and Style

Fast-paced, humorous, informal, and packed with actionable advice. The hosts blend serious marketing tactics with light banter, keeping their expertise accessible and relatable.

Takeaways for Marketers

• Today's best AI tools for marketers are ready to use and can radically streamline creation, editing, and experimentation.
• Don’t sleep on Google’s Gemini, Replit for quick builds, or Gamma for instant presentations.
• YouTube’s influence and discoverability matter more than subscriber counts—focus on content quality and SEO integration.
• Keep experimenting, keep it moving, and don’t forget to enjoy the process—even if it’s a double-layered snack break.