I am GPTed - what you need to know about Chat GPT, Bard, Llama, and Artificial Intelligence

# "I Am GPTed" - Episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot"**[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky tech vibe - 0:15]**Hey, it's Mal—The Misfit Master of AI, and welcome back to "I Am GPTed," the podcast where we talk to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and basically every AI that'll listen to us ramble. Today's episode: "Stop Asking Like a Robot." Because apparently, the way you phrase things actually matters. Who knew, right? Me. I knew. After face-planting into bad prompts about a thousand times.**[MUSIC FADES]**Let's start with something that changed the game for me: **context prompting**. It's the difference between asking an AI to do your laundry and actually telling it how, when, and why.Here's the before: "Give me a workout routine."Pretty vague, right? You'll get some generic burpee-fest that might be designed for a 25-year-old CrossFit enthusiast, not your actual life. Now, the after: "I have 20 minutes three times a week, I work at a desk, my knees aren't great, and I just want to not feel like a potato. What should I do?"Boom. Suddenly the AI understands your actual world. It's like the difference between asking for directions versus telling someone you can't handle hills and need coffee shops along the way.**[TRANSITION]**Here's something most people don't realize: AI is *stupid good* at meal planning when you actually need it. Not the Instagram salad bowl stuff—I mean "I have these random ingredients, I'm tired, and I need to eat in 15 minutes." Tell ChatGPT your constraints, and it'll actually solve your problem instead of suggesting you make sourdough from scratch.**[TRANSITION]**Now, the biggest beginner mistake I see—and I've absolutely done this—is treating AI like a vending machine. You drop in a question and expect a perfect answer. But here's the thing: AI is more like a coworker who needs clear direction. You wouldn't ask your colleague "fix the project." You'd say "we need X, Y, and Z by Thursday because of A reason, and here's what we've tried."I learned this the hard way when I asked Claude to "improve my writing." Got back something technically correct but completely soulless. Then I reframed it: "Make this punchy and sarcastic, like I'm talking to someone smarter than me but not pretending to be." Night and day difference.**[TRANSITION]**Let's practice something right now—try this exercise when you're done listening: Take something you actually need help with. Write your first prompt. Then rewrite it three times, adding one more constraint each time. Deadline. Audience. Format. Tone. Notice how the answers get *uselessly better*? That's iteration, and it's the actual secret sauce.**[TRANSITION]**Last thing: after the AI gives you something, don't just copy-paste it into your life. Read it. Ask yourself: Does this *actually* sound like me? Is it solving my real problem or the problem the AI *thought* I had? Edit it. Make it yours. The AI did 70 percent of the heavy lifting—you're just making sure it's not nonsense.**[CLOSING MUSIC BEGINS - 0:10]**Thanks for listening to "I Am GPTed." Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.Catch you next time.**[MUSIC OUT]**For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0PThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

[Theme music fades in, then under]You’re listening to “I Am GPTed,” the show where we take artificial intelligence, remove the artificial confidence, and see what’s actually useful underneath. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. I break this stuff down in plain English, with just enough sarcasm to keep us all awake.Today we’re talking about one simple prompting technique that makes every AI you use—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, whatever—instantly less useless: **Show, then Tell.**Most people just *tell* the AI what they want. Pros **show an example first**, then tell it what to do.Here’s the “before” prompt:> “Write a professional email to a client about a project delay.”The AI will spit out something that sounds like it ate a corporate handbook and is now deeply ashamed of itself.Now the “after” prompt using Show, then Tell:> “Here’s an example of the tone and style I like: > ‘Hey Sarah, quick heads up on the timeline. We’ve hit a snag, but here’s what we’re doing about it…’ > > Using that same friendly, honest tone, write an email to a client about a one-week project delay because a key supplier missed their deadline. Keep it under 150 words.”Same task, totally different output. You gave:- an **example**- the **tone**- the **reason**- a **word limit**You showed, then told. The AI finally has some guardrails and can stop cosplaying as a 1990s fax machine.Let’s move to a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as your “meeting translator.”**Next time you get a messy meeting transcript or a wall-of-text notes doc, paste it into your AI and say:> “You are my meeting translator. > 1) Summarize the discussion in 5 bullet points. > 2) List action items with owner and due date. > 3) Rewrite any vague tasks so a new hire would understand them.”Suddenly that 60‑minute chaos call becomes a clear to‑do list. No MBA required. No buzzwords harmed.Now, a common beginner mistake—one I absolutely made: **asking once, accepting whatever comes out.**I used to type a vague prompt, get a “meh” answer, and think, “Guess AI just isn’t that good.” No, Mal. **You** just weren’t that good.Treat the first answer as a **rough draft, not a verdict.** Follow up with:- “Make this shorter and more direct.” - “Add two concrete examples.” - “Rewrite this for a 12‑year‑old.” - “Give me three alternative versions with different tones.”The magic isn’t in the first prompt. It’s in the *back‑and‑forth*.Here’s a simple exercise to build that skill:1. Pick one small task: a text, email, social post, or explanation.2. Ask the AI to do it in your default lazy way.3. Then force yourself to ask **three follow‑up prompts**: - one to change tone - one to change length - one to add or remove detail4. Compare all four versions and pick the best parts.Do that daily for a week and you’ll be better than 90% of people using these tools. Low bar, yes. Still true.Finally, how do you **evaluate and improve** AI content so you’re not just copy‑pasting robot noise?Use this quick checklist:- **Clear?** Can a non‑expert understand it on the first read? If not: “Simplify this, remove jargon.”- **Concrete?** Does it use examples, steps, or specifics? If not: “Add 2–3 practical examples.”- **Correct?** Sense‑check facts against your own knowledge or a quick search. If shaky: “List your assumptions and uncertainties.”- **Concise?** If it feels like a TED Talk that won’t end: “Cut this by 50% without losing key points.”You’re not just consuming AI output—you’re **editing** it. Think of the AI as the overeager intern, and you’re the one with the red pen.Alright, that’s it for today on “I Am GPTed.” If this helped you wrangle your favorite AI into something vaguely useful, **subscribe to the podcast** so you don’t miss future episodes. **Thanks for listening.** This has been a **Quiet Please** production. You can learn more at **quietplease dot ai**.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0PThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

**I Am GPTed** *Intro music fades in, upbeat quirky synth beat, fades out after 5 seconds.*Hey there, misfits and AI newbies, welcome to **I Am GPTed**, the show where I, Mal – your Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No fluff, no hype, just stuff that actually works. I'm allergic to jargon, promise. Today? We're leveling up your AI game with one killer prompting trick, a sneaky everyday use case, my own epic fail, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI garbage. Let's dive in – because who has time for theory when prompts pay the bills?First up: the **few-shot prompting** technique. It's like showing your kid a picture of a perfect sandwich before handing them the bread – gives the AI examples to nail what you want. Tech hype says it's "revolutionary," but nah, it's just common sense. **Before example:** I tell ChatGPT, "Write a product description for coffee beans." I get bland blah: "These beans are great for your morning brew." Yawn. **After:** "Write a product description like these two: Example 1: 'Wake up to volcanic fire – Ethiopian beans that punch harder than your alarm.' Example 2: 'Smooth as a lazy Sunday – Colombian gold for chill vibes only.' Now do one for Sumatran beans." Boom: "Sumatran beasts – earthy rumble that grabs your soul like a jungle vine." See? Examples turn generic mush into gold. Try it on Claude for emails – game-changer.Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **meal planning for picky eaters at work**. Not the sexy "code an app" stuff, but real life. Prompt Gemini: "Act as a fridge detective. I have chicken, rice, broccoli, soy sauce. Make 3 quick dinners for a kid who hates green bits, under 20 minutes." It spits out hidden-veggie fried rice hacks. Saved my sanity during remote work lunches – no more DoorDash doom-scrolling.Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, like "Make it better."** I did this for weeks, got the same crap looped back. Duh, Mal. Avoid it by always adding specifics: "Rewrite this email to sound confident but not bossy, cut 20% length, add a question." Boom, clarity.Quick exercise: Grab Grok. Prompt: "Give me 3 examples of bad job interview answers. Then critique one and rewrite it better." Do it twice weekly – builds your prompt muscle like reps at the gym, but without sweat.Last tip: Evaluating AI output? **Read aloud.** If it sounds like a robot wrote a TED Talk – choppy or hype-y – it's trash. Ask for a "human-first rewrite: plain talk, no buzzwords." Iterate till it flows like coffee chat.That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros. Subscribe now so you don't miss me mocking the next AI bubble. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production – head to quietplease.ai for more. Catch you next time! *Outro music: same quirky beat swells, fades out.* *(Word count: 498)*For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0PThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

**Podcast Script: "I Am GPTed" – Episode: "Prompt Like a Pro, Without the Hype"****[Intro Music: Upbeat, quirky synth beat fades in, 10 seconds]**Mal: Hey there, misfits and AI newbies. Welcome to *I Am GPTed*, where I, Mal – your self-appointed Misfit Master of AI – dish out practical tips for wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and whatever LLM the tech bros dream up next. No PhD required, just plain talk and a dash of sarcasm for those "revolutionary" headlines that promise AI will fold your laundry by 2027. I'm allergic to jargon, so let's jump in. Today: prompting hacks, a sneaky everyday use, my epic fail confession, a quick practice drill, and how to spot AI BS. Buckle up.**[Stinger: Quick whoosh sound effect]**First up, one prompting trick that turns meh responses into gold: **Role Assignment**. Tell the AI to play a character. It's like casting your buddy as a chef instead of a clown for dinner advice. Before example – my lazy prompt to ChatGPT: "Give me diet tips." Got back generic fluff: eat veggies, drink water. Yawn.After: "You are a no-nonsense nutritionist who's trained marathon runners with desk jobs and lactose issues. Give me a 7-day meal plan for a sedentary guy like me who's allergic to dairy and hype." Boom – tailored meals with grocery lists, portion sizes, and zero kale smoothies. Works on Claude or Gemini too. Tech hype says this is "prompt engineering magic." Nah, it's just directing traffic.**[Segue Music: Short playful ding]**Now, a practical use case you novices skip: **family recipe resurrection for work potlucks**. Grandma's scribbled lasagna recipe faded? Prompt Grok: "You are a patient Italian grandma who's made this a thousand times. Here's the faded note: [photo or text]. Rewrite as step-by-step for 12 servings, with substitutions for vegetarians and why each step matters." Suddenly, you're the office hero with authentic sauce, not sad store-bought. Beats theory on "neural networks" – this saves your Thanksgiving.**[Stinger: Chuckle sound effect]**Common beginner mistake? **Vague prompts, then blaming the AI**. I did this for weeks – "Write a blog post" – got word salad. Avoid it by always adding who, what, why, and length. Like, "You are a busy CEO writing a 500-word LinkedIn post on AI for teams. Make it punchy, with 3 tips and a call to action." Boom, usable. I admit, I wasted hours rage-prompting before learning this. Don't be me.Quick exercise to level up: Grab Claude. Prompt: "Act as my prompt coach. I want to plan a weekend hike. Improve this vague idea into 3 specific prompts." Answer them one by one, refining each reply. Do it twice weekly – builds muscle memory without the gym.Last tip for evaluating AI output: **Reverse Prompt it**. Paste the response back: "You are a tough editor. Critique this for accuracy, gaps, and hype. Suggest 3 fixes." Spots hallucinations fast, like when Gemini invents stats. Iterate till it's solid.That's your toolkit, misfits. Go prompt like pros.If you liked this, subscribe to *I Am GPTed* wherever you listen – new episodes weekly.Thanks for tuning in!This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. Catch you next time!**[Outro Music: Fade out with synth groove, 15 seconds]***(Word count: 498)*For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0PThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# "I Am GPTed" Podcast Script - "Stop Making AI Guess What You Want"**[INTRO MUSIC: Upbeat, slightly quirky electronic theme]****MAL:** Hey there, I'm Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you're not feeling fancy. Welcome back to *I Am GPTed*, where we're going to talk about something that'll actually change how you use AI instead of just telling you what AI *is*. Spoiler alert: you probably don't need another explainer about transformers or neural networks. You need to stop making AI guess what you want.Today we're tackling the one prompting technique that has single-handedly saved me from getting garbage output. It's called **reverse prompting**, and I'm genuinely shocked how many people skip it.**[TRANSITION MUSIC]**Here's the thing about AI: it's like asking someone to cook you dinner while you're in a different room whispering through the door. If you don't tell them what ingredients you actually have, they'll just make something up. Sometimes it's edible. Sometimes it's... creative fiction.Let me show you what I mean. Say you're trying to get AI to write marketing copy for your side business:**Bad way:** "Write me a sales email about my services."**What you get:** Generic garbage that sounds like every other templated email ever written.**Good way:** "Before you write my sales email, ask me these questions: What specific service am I selling? Who's my target customer? What problem does it solve? Do I have any specific results or testimonials? How long should this email be?"Now AI actually asks for what it needs instead of confidently inventing details that don't match your reality. Genius, right? I'm not claiming I invented this—I just finally stopped being too lazy to use it.**[TRANSITION MUSIC]**Here's a practical use case nobody talks about: **using AI to prepare for conversations**. Before a tough talk with your boss, your partner, or a client, ask Claude or ChatGPT to roleplay the other person. Ask it to respond like someone who's skeptical or pushes back. Practice your argument. Get better. This isn't manipulation—it's rehearsal.Now, the mistake I see constantly, and yes, I've done this too: **treating AI output like it's finished work**. It's not. It's a first draft of a first draft. You need to evaluate it. Does it match your voice? Are the details accurate? Is it actually helpful or just *sounds* helpful?Here's your exercise for this week: Take one task you've been putting off. Write three different prompts for it—one vague, one specific, one using reverse prompting. Compare the outputs. You'll see it immediately.Finally, when you're reviewing AI-generated content, ask yourself: *Can I verify this?* Check facts. Test the advice. If something feels off, it probably is.**[OUTRO MUSIC BEGINS]**Thanks for listening to *I Am GPTed*. If this landed for you, subscribe so you don't miss episodes where we actually solve real problems instead of adding more noise to the internet.This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.Now go prompt something useful.**[MUSIC FADES]**For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and for some great deals go to https://amzn.to/4nidg0PThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI