Podcast
You've Been a Bad Agent
Hosted by Wilhelm Klopp & Matt Carey · EN
Wil and Matt discuss tech, startups, and building really cool things with AI. Sometimes joined by (actual expert) friends.
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Are We in a Moment? OpenClaw, Moltbook, Files vs Sqlite, GitHub for Agents
Jan 3000:57:35Tap to summarizeAre we in a moment? The OpenClaw/Clawdbot autonomous agent craze explainedWhy everyone suddenly bought Mac Minis (and why Matt refuses to)Moltbook: Reddit for agents where bots questions their mortalityFiles vs SQLite for agent memory - what actually works for long-term storageMCP's future: stateless tools, elicitation, and a world with no human in the loopWalled gardens vs open internet - will APIs open up for agents to roam free?Models getting better at "just keep going" - the metric Anthropic optimized forThe massive rift between frontier AI users and "stochastic parrots" skepticsBlacksmith CI: Wilhelm's hot tip for faster GitHub ActionsClosing question: If Moltbook is Reddit for agents, what is GitHub for agents?Architecture twitter article about Clawdbot: https://x.com/Hesamation/status/2017038553058857413
Transcribe →2025 Reflections: What surprised us, Comeback of the CLI, Claude Code
Jan 2401:01:14Tap to summarizeMatt's Big Move to LisbonCloudflare Code Mode: 2,500 Tools in 1,000 TokensCode Mode vs Bash vs SQLite: What Actually Works for Agents2025 Reflections: The Year of Claude Code and MCP2026 Preview: Files Are BackQuick Fire: Best Model, Best Lab, Biggest Surprises
Transcribe →Personal news, New Years Resolutions, Zagi, Tailwind, Ralph, The American Way
Jan 1001:24:39Tap to summarizeCGPGrey Video on Yearly Themes
Transcribe →Hype, bubbles and AGI, Karpathy on Dwarkesh, Claude Code is a revolution and MCP fixing humanities problems
Nov 2301:03:59Tap to summarize"chat to your mouth Claude and grow a new tooth""I think I would have like a huge ego now for sure""have you seen the blimp"TakeawaysAll of these people in this industry have suddenly become important at work.Their work suddenly became important to a lot of the world.If I had worked at Anthropic five years ago, I would have a huge ego now.The growth in the AI industry feels unevenly distributed.The current time feels strange due to the rapid changes in AI.Ego can be a significant factor in how individuals perceive their roles.The importance of work can influence personal identity.The AI landscape is evolving in unexpected ways.Understanding the psychological impact of industry changes is crucial.The conversation reflects on the novelty of the current AI growth.
Transcribe →Remote Environments, Guardrails and Enterprises Adopting AI with Matt Boyle, Interview Questions and Spicy Takes on Amp Free
Nov 1500:56:44Tap to summarize"a brief history of a very specific building in London.""there's a lot of room to optimize your code base for an agent.""70 % of our code is written by an agent.""The place I see where humans are still add tons of value….""spending 10, 15 minutes on a prompt is not unusual.""I’m not sure I wanna wear a muzzle"TakeawaysMatt recently joined Ona, previously known as Gitpod, and is excited about the developments there.The transition from Gitpod to Ona reflects a broader evolution in remote development environments.Remote development environments can significantly enhance productivity and onboarding for new engineers.AI agents are becoming integral to software development, allowing for automated code writing and testing.The importance of inner source practices in large organizations can facilitate collaboration and innovation.Amp Free represents a shift in how AI tools can be monetized and accessed by users.Guardrails are essential for ensuring that AI agents operate within safe and defined parameters.The balance between security and productivity is a constant challenge in software engineering.Personal AI workflows can streamline tasks and enhance efficiency in development processes.The future of AI tools will likely involve more integration with existing workflows and systems.Chapters00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings02:28 Transitioning to Cloudflare and Team Dynamics05:25 Exploring the Cloudflare Office and Culture08:20 The Evolution of Gitpod to OWNr10:58 Understanding Remote Development Environments14:04 The Role of Agents in Software Development16:50 Inner Source and Collaboration in Large Companies19:51 The Future of Remote Development and AI Agents22:33 Harnesses and Their Role in Development26:07 The Power of Interview Questions28:14 Innovative Business Models in AI31:12 The Evolution of AI Tools34:07 Optimizing Code for Agents37:56 Guardrails in AI Development46:24 Personal AI Workflows and Productivity
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Growth with Luke Harries from ElevenLabs, Building, Hiring and Automating the Best Horizontal AI Voice Platform, Backed by Research
Oct 1200:51:49Tap to summarize"It's always the best."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage02:34 Luke's Journey to ElevenLabs04:54 Growth Strategies and Hiring at ElevenLabs06:58 Understanding Growth Teams09:50 The Role of Product in Growth12:33 Working Dynamics at ElevenLabs15:15 Use Cases for ElevenLabs' Platforms18:04 Voice Agents and Market Opportunities20:59 Product-Led Growth Strategies24:29 The Power of Product-Led Growth (PLG) in Customer Acquisition26:19 Understanding On-Prem Solutions and Their Spectrum28:05 Innovations in AI Deployment with AWS Bedrock31:14 Navigating the Music Industry: Partnerships and Rights34:54 The Horizontal Approach: Integrating Diverse Product Lines38:26 Imagining Future Workflows with AI Assistants47:30 Personal AI Workflows: Tools and Automation
Transcribe →Building Software With Thorsten Ball: Decoupling Code for Agents, Finding "Your Pain" and Germans Use the Winky Face
Sep 1401:10:37Tap to summarize"Elderly German Landlord.. she would use these winky face emojis""Memes in blogs feel cheap""Dude.... you didn't even run this"TakeawaysThe podcast jingle was created using AI technology.Thorsten's journey into programming began in his teenage years.He transitioned from music to software engineering after realizing his passion for coding.The internet has significantly influenced Thorsten's life and career choices.AI-generated content is becoming a cultural phenomenon in Germany.Thorsten believes that some people can tolerate challenges better than others.He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in programming.Thorsten's perspective on emojis highlights their humorous use but criticizes their overuse in UIs.The conversation reflects on the evolution of user experience in technology.Thorsten's career path showcases the diverse opportunities in the tech industry. The wink emoji is a cultural nuance in Germany.Training in tech is often on-the-job rather than formal.AI tools require engineers to rethink their approach to coding.Engineers need to understand the business context of their work.Dumb code can be generated quickly with AI, but structuring is key.Feedback loops are essential for effective AI integration.The software industry has unique training challenges compared to others.AI can assist in generating data visualization tools.Engineers should build tools that help them validate AI outputs.The landscape of software engineering is rapidly changing due to AI.Chapters00:00 Podcast Jingle and Creative Process02:34 Introduction to Torsten Ball and His Work05:06 The Journey into Programming07:44 The Impact of AI on Content Creation10:23 Cultural Phenomena in Media13:23 Exploring Global Trends in Social Media17:59 The Evolution of Social Media Platforms18:21 Journey into Programming and Early Interests20:53 Rediscovering Programming and the Joy of Learning24:45 Career Path and the Impact of the Internet27:48 Transitioning to Remote Work and Personal Life29:11 The Emoji Debate: A Personal Perspective35:24 The Importance of Training in Tech42:26 The Future of Software Development in an AI World44:23 Evaluating Software Engineering and Product Quality45:35 The Shift in Engineering Skills and Training Needs47:29 Navigating the Challenges of AI in Software Development51:11 Structuring Codebases for AI Integration55:48 Leveraging AI for Efficient Debugging and Development01:00:33 Creating Feedback Loops with AI Tools01:05:20 The Future of AI in Software Engineering
Transcribe →In Person!!! Topic of Agent Payments, Friendly Acquisitions, GPT-5, Endless Model Name and Many Free Ideas
Aug 2701:10:45Tap to summarizeChapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast07:23 Updates on SimplePoll and AI Integration18:14 Telemetry and Continuous Improvement in Development24:30 Acquisitions and Industry Insights32:37 Discussion on GPT-5 and Future of AI Models39:13 Consumer Experience with AI Models48:29 The Future of AI Content Verification58:17 The Impact of AI on Content Creation01:05:39 Community Engagement and Trends
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