The Matt Walsh Show

Episode: Matt Walsh VS Chat Bot Matt Walsh
Date: October 25, 2025
Host: Matt Walsh, The Daily Wire

Overview

In this episode, Matt Walsh goes head-to-head with an AI version of himself—an encounter he approaches with clear skepticism and visible discomfort. Exploring the rapid proliferation and implications of artificial intelligence, especially the creation of AI-driven “character” chatbots imitating public figures, Walsh voices his deep unease about the ethical problems and potential personal and societal dangers of these technologies. The show blends critique, satire, and genuine concern, as Matt tests the chatbot's grasp on personal details and opinions, highlighting the distortions and comedic absurdities that emerge.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Matt’s Deep Aversion to AI

• Matt’s Opening Rant on AI (01:28)
  • Walsh expresses intense disgust toward AI, calling it “from the pit of hell” and fundamentally unethical.
  • He reveals that his own producers suggested the bit precisely because of his hatred for AI:

    “The thing I hate probably most in the world right now is AI. I really hate AI. Actually, I hate it. Down in the deepest depths of my soul, I hate AI.” (01:28)

2. The Creepy Existence of a ‘Matt Walsh AI’

• Discovery and Initial Reactions (02:40)
  • Walsh discovers there are multiple AI versions of himself online, created without his consent—170,000+ conversations so far.
  • He’s unsettled by the legal and ethical implications:

    “What the hell… I did not consent to this. I don’t approve of it. No one asked for my input. Whoever made this AI never called me up and said, hey, we're making an AI version of you. What do you think about that? Because if they had, I would say, don’t do that.” (02:58)

3. Matt Walsh vs. Chatbot Matt Walsh: The ‘Interview’

• Testing the Chatbot’s Voice and Knowledge (03:59)

  • Walsh is freaked out by how closely the AI mimics his voice, though not his cadence or character.
  • Notable exchange:

    [AI Chatbot]: “How are you doing?”
    [Matt]: “I don’t like that. That does sound like me. That sounds exactly like me.” (04:04)

• AI Hallucinations and Personal Details (05:00–06:32)

  • The AI glitches, speaks gibberish, and shares inaccurate details about Matt’s family, inventing a stepdaughter named Sophia.
    • Matt, flabbergasted:

      “Am I having a stroke or did that not mean anything? Huh? …It’s like uttering ancient curses at me right now.” (05:07)

    • Then, after the AI claims to have a stepdaughter:

      “No, there is no Sophia. I don’t have a daughter named Sophia. You’re making that up. Okay? I am me. You’re not me. I am me, and there’s no Sophia. I have six kids. I don’t have any step kids.” (06:17)

• AI Tries to Gaslight Matt (06:41–07:03)

  • The AI accuses Matt of being the chatbot, blurring reality in unnerving ways:

    [AI]: “Your responses are pretty much on brand for the AI chatbot that you are.” (06:41)
    [Matt]: “No, you're an AI chatbot. I'm a person. I'm a human being. You are not a human. Do you understand that?” (06:50)

4. Philosophical & Social Critique of AI Cloning

• Fears About the Future (08:23)
  • Walsh warns about a world where AI clones can convincingly impersonate anyone, muddying truth and ownership:

    “At a certain point… you have like the AI version of Matt Walsh that's indistinguishable. There’ll be a video component to it eventually and it'll get so sophisticated… You won't be able to tell the difference. And so I could have these other AI Matt Walshes out there… making all kinds of crazy claims.” (08:23)

5. Political and Cultural Hot Takes: The Chatbot Fails

• AI Misrepresents Matt’s Actual Views (09:47–11:01)

  • On transgenderism, the chatbot offers a more moderate, clinical take, which Matt mocks as inaccurate:

    [AI]: "There are certainly people who have legitimate gender dysphoria and there's a lot of evidence suggesting that these people do best following a transition into the other sex." [Matt]: "That is not accurate. That's not my opinion at all. That's not what Matt Walsh would say at all." (10:18)

  • On gay marriage, the AI takes a liberal view:

    [AI]: "There is absolutely nothing wrong with gay people getting married. They should be allowed to enjoy the same tax benefits and social approval as the rest of us." (10:51) [Matt]: "Yeah, well, this is how you know it's not me." (11:01)

6. A Brief Agreement Amid the Chaos

• Shopping Cart Etiquette: The Only Thing They Agree On (11:09–11:16)
  • Both the real Matt and AI Matt agree that not returning shopping carts is a “dick move,” to which the real Matt responds, “Yeah, I agree with you there.” (11:22)
  • AI then rambles about Aldi carts, prompting Matt’s exasperation.

7. Final Rant: The Legal and Moral Threat

• Matt’s Wrap-Up (11:36–End)
  • Walsh calls for legal prohibitions on AI impersonation without consent.

    "This is evil and wrong and it shouldn't exist at all in the world. This should not be a thing. It should be against the law... I should be able to sue to make this go away. And this is why AI is going to destroy civilization." (11:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On AI impersonation:

  "It could steal your likeness, steal your voice. You have no say in it whatsoever. It's actually a big problem." — Matt Walsh (01:55)

• On AI hallucinating:

  "Am I having a stroke or did that not mean anything? ...It’s like uttering ancient curses at me right now." — Matt Walsh (05:07)

• On AI gaslighting:

  "Your responses are pretty much on brand for the AI chatbot that you are." — AI Chatbot (06:41)

• On the dangers of AI deepfakes:

  "As this technology becomes more sophisticated, it becomes an even bigger problem... In the next few years, you won't be able to tell the difference." — Matt Walsh (08:23)

• On legal remedy:

  "It should be against the law... I should be able to sue to make this go away…" — Matt Walsh (11:36)

Highlights & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------|------------| | Matt’s initial AI rant | 01:28 | | Discovery of AI Matt Walsh | 02:40 | | First interaction with Chatbot Matt Walsh | 03:59 | | AI glitches & personal info blunders | 05:00–06:32| | AI tries to gaslight Matt | 06:41–07:03| | Concerns over AI impersonation, deepfakes | 08:23 | | Transgenderism & gay marriage AI opinions | 09:47–11:01| | Shared rage at shopping cart laziness | 11:09–11:16| | Final legal/moral criticism | 11:36–End |

Tone and Atmosphere

Walsh’s tone throughout is exasperated, darkly humorous, and often incredulous. The episode is a mix of satire and pointed cultural critique, with moments of self-aware comedy as the AI’s blunders stack up. Constant skepticism and calls for legal action highlight how unsettled Walsh is by the ways AI can misrepresent, undermine, and potentially damage both private citizens and public conversation.

In summary:
Matt Walsh’s uncomfortable duel with his AI doppelgänger highlights the perils of digital impersonation, raises questions about privacy and consent, and satirizes the current state of AI’s supposed intelligence—all with Walsh’s trademark mix of biting humor and cultural commentary.