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

[INTRO MUSIC fades in and out]Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the only podcast where misuse of AI isn’t just excused—it’s celebrated. I’m Mal, your misfit master of AI, and yes, I probably broke more prompts than you’ve ever typed. If you’re looking for revolutionary theory, kindly try next door; if you want practical, unsexy advice with a hint of sarcasm, stay where you are.Let’s dive straight into the pit—the glorious world of prompting, where your AI’s IQ swings wildly based on how you phrase a question.**Prompting Technique:** Today’s game changer is *role prompting.* Instead of barking “Summarize this document” like a bored bot boss, paint your AI a flattering self-portrait: “You are an expert product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive team.” Before: “Summarize this meeting transcript.” After: “You are a seasoned project manager allergic to jargon. Give me a two-sentence summary of this meeting for Bob from accounting, who still thinks AI is short for ‘Almost Ignored.’” That tiny switch? Suddenly, your output makes sense to carbon-based lifeforms.**Practical Use Case:** Here’s one you probably overlooked: *meal planning with AI*. Tell Gemini or ChatGPT, “Be my nutrition coach. I’m lazy, hate kale, and can barely operate a toaster. Build me a week’s dinner plan under 30 minutes of effort.” Boom—meals with shopping lists + recipes even an AI can’t screw up. It won’t magically teach you how to dice an onion, but at least you’ll eat fewer mysterious freezer discoveries.**Common Beginner Mistake:** Let’s talk classic blunders. The number one? Asking vague, polite questions like, “Can you help with my homework?” That’s like ordering ‘food’ at a restaurant. Result: vague answers, plus a creeping sense of AI disappointment. And yep, I did that. Once asked Claude, “Give me business strategy advice.” Response: “Sure, here are 10 tips.” Groundbreaking. Now I ask: “You’re a grumpy business consultant. I’m launching a sock subscription company. Tear my business plan apart.” And it did. Mercilessly. With socks on.**Simple Exercise for Skill Building:** Practice by making the system take on different roles for the SAME question.- Ask ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Gemini:  1. “You’re a motivational coach—explain AI to a high schooler.”  2. “You’re an exhausted parent—explain AI to your 5-year-old.”  3. “You’re an easily distracted gerbil—explain AI in 20 words.” Compare results. Laugh. Steal the best lines. Repeat.**Evaluating and Improving AI Output:** Never trust first drafts—AIs are generous with their mistakes. Read what it spits out and ask: - Is it clear to *me*, not a software engineer who dreams in acronyms? - Find one sentence that sounds like pure nonsense or tech hype, and ask the bot to “explain this like I’m preparing a sandwich, not launching a satellite.” Magic. If all else fails, send the response to a friend who thinks AI is the new WiFi and get their opinion. Brutal, honest, and oddly enlightening.That's it for today’s dose of Mal’s wisdom! Don’t forget to subscribe—unless you like asking Bing what time it is. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai. And remember, next time you talk to an AI, make it work for the tip.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

[Cheerful lo-fi intro music fades up, then down.]Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the future is now, the jargon is minimal, and I—Mal, your Misfit Master of AI—am here to give you practical large language model tips that even your grandma could use (but probably won’t, because she’s still mad at Alexa for not understanding her accent).Today’s episode: The Prompt, The Myth, The Malfunction.You know how people say there are no stupid questions? That’s adorable. But there are definitely *ineffective prompts*. So, let’s fix that, shall we?Let’s talk about a prompting technique that actually works: **role prompting.** Simple concept, big difference. Instead of asking, “Can you help write a resume?” try “Act as if you’re a seasoned tech recruiter—write me a resume that stands out in the AI industry.” Why? Because when you frame the task with a persona and a clear role, the AI stops being generic and suddenly gets a personality upgrade from “potato” to “potato wearing a suit.” **Before:** “Write a newsletter about home security systems.”**After:** “Act as a home security consultant. Write a punchy, expert newsletter for homeowners who know nothing about security systems—make it simple but make me sound like a genius.”As if by magic, the output goes from bland oatmeal to a chef-made parfait. Still probably too many buzzwords, but hey, we can’t have everything.Now, a practical use case you probably haven’t tried: *delegating your daily summaries.* Whether you’re in HR, sales, or you’re just trying to remember why you walked into the kitchen, try this: Each day, paste your meeting notes, bullet points, or even your rambling thoughts into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Prompt: “Act as my executive assistant. Summarize today’s events, highlight what’s actually urgent, and, if possible, remind me to drink water.” You get a tidy snapshot of your day—plus self-care reminders. AI: not just making you smarter, but sneakily keeping your plants alive.Now, confession time: The most common mistake? *Not giving enough detail or context in a prompt.* Yes, I do this too. Usually when I’m feeling lazy or overconfident, I’ll type, “Summarize this report.” What I get back? Summaries so vague they could apply to a trip to the grocery store. Learn from my chronic under-explaining: always guide the AI with exactly what you need, even if you feel like you’re micromanaging a digital toddler.On to your AI workout routine—a simple exercise to build muscle for your next digital conversation: Pick something mundane, like “how to make toast,” and challenge the AI in three ways.- First, ask for a simple recipe.- Then, ask it to role-play as a chef explaining it to a five-year-old.- Finally, request a bullet-point summary suitable for a tweet.Notice the differences. This isn’t just busywork; it trains you to see how role, audience, and format radically change the results.One last tip for evaluating AI-generated content: Ask yourself, “Would I bet lunch money on this being helpful for a real human?” If something feels off or too robotic...it probably is. Always check, trim, and sprinkle your own flavor on top. The best AI content is a team effort—half genius, half you.That’s all for this episode of “I Am GPTed,” where our prompts are specific and our humility is…well, present.Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you’re first in line for more AI tricks and accidental wisdom. Thanks for listening—seriously, you could have been anywhere, and you picked here. I’m flattered.For more podcasts and human-sounding AI, visit QuietPlease.ai—yes, all spelled out, because this show is a Quiet Please production.Now go forth, prompt with purpose, and remember: if all else fails, add “please” to your prompt. It might not help the AI, but it will make you a better person. Catch you next time!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

[Upbeat digital music fades in]Hey there, tech survivors and curious clickers! I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you prefer less awkward nicknames. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where I give you practical AI tips with just the right amount of sarcasm and accidental humility. Because let’s face it, if anyone was ever going to get roasted by a chatbot, it’s me.Today, we’re diving into one prompting technique that actually makes these chatbots sound less like confused robots and more like helpful assistants. Most people just blurt out, “Summarize this for me.” But if you want an answer with a pulse, try assigning the AI a *role* and giving it context. I call this the “Don’t-Be-Shy, Give-Me-Details” move.Here’s a before-and-after for you. Before: *Summarize this article.*After: *You are a travel journalist with a passion for quirky destinations. Write a fun, approachable summary of this article so my friend actually reads it.*Notice the difference? The first one gets you a Wikipedia entry. The second? Suddenly it’s like your adventurous friend is texting you tips, minus the unsolicited vacation photos.Now, for an actual use case—let’s talk personal shopping assistants. Ever spent thirty minutes online looking for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-shaped birthday cake? (Yes, it’s oddly specific. No, this isn’t autobiographical. Probably.) Try this:"You're a creative baker and party planner for kids. Suggest five options for a vegan, gluten-free, dinosaur-themed cake I could order or make, and include links if possible."Boom: you’ve got options faster than you can say “Jurassic carbs.”Let’s discuss beginner mistakes. Trust me, I have a closet full. The classic? Being *way* too vague. Early on I’d type, “Give me meal ideas.” And then be shocked when I got “Chicken. Salad. Pasta.” I mean, technically not wrong, but also incredibly unhelpful. If you don’t give parameters, the AI will swing for the blandest fences possible. Now, I always add context—like "quick meals, under 30 minutes, for someone who can burn water." Time for a quick exercise—think of a daily annoyance, like figuring out what to say in a birthday card. Ask the AI as if it’s a professional card writer. For example:“You are a witty greeting card writer. Write three birthday card messages for my friend who hates their birthday but loves dad jokes.”Try it now. Don’t worry, the only embarrassment is between you and your screen.Before we wrap, here’s a tip for checking those funky, too-good-to-be-true AI answers: **ask the bot to fact-check itself** or summarize its main points at the end. If it lists out five benefits of eating only pizza and you’re not in college anymore—maybe reconsider. Or, use that built-in critical thinking: Does what it’s saying sound like reality… or like a Silicon Valley fever dream from 2016?You’ve survived another round with Mal, your Misfit Master of AI. If you got even one snarky spark of insight today, subscribe to “I am GPTed” wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks for listening! Remember—Quiet Please productions made this possible, so head to quietplease.ai to learn more, get tips, or see how many times I’ve humiliated myself with auto-correct.Catch you on the next glitch—er, I mean, episode! [Outro music swells and 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

[Intro music fades up, then down]Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI isn’t a buzzword—it's a survival skill. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI. Yes, it's Mal as in ‘malfunctioning,’ but don’t worry—I only break things 30% of the time. Today, I’m serving up actual, usable advice, minus the techno-sorcery and hype you’ll find literally everywhere else.Right, let’s cut to the chase: **prompting technique that gets results.** Here’s a secret that’s hidden in plain sight, because the tech industry loves hiding things behind 17 layers of terminology—*role prompting*. Instead of barking “Summarize this” at your AI, give it an identity. Example: Before—“Summarize this meeting.” Blah. After—“You are a Fortune 500 executive assistant with legendary notetaking skills. Summarize this meeting so my lazy coworkers actually read it.” Instantly less useless. Assigning a role gives context and gets the AI thinking like an actual expert, not just an over-caffeinated autocorrect. Try it with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok—they all appreciate being told who they are (unlike teenagers).Speaking of practical magic: **where does role prompting shine in daily life?** Meetings. Yes, those calendars full of existential despair. Prompt your AI to act as a ‘concise meeting summary bot’—then feed it transcripts. Suddenly you know what happened, who’s to blame, and what snack was eaten. I’ve even used this for family group chats to detect who’s subtly asking favors. Use AIs for sorting chaos—from groceries to project management to telling you what your passive-aggressive ‘Reply All’ really means.Now, let me bathe in humility: **a mistake beginners make—me included—** is throwing the kitchen sink at the AI and then sighing as it rambles for three pages. I once asked, “Give me a marketing plan for my side hustle,” and got prose that belonged in a Tolstoy novel. The trick? Specify the format in your prompt: “List the top five actions as bullet points, not an essay. Please, spare me the fluff.” If you don’t ask for structure, you get a digital monologue. Learn from my pain—and my ego, which still hasn’t recovered.So, here’s a gentle push: **a simple exercise to build your skills.** Every morning, pick a mundane task—like planning breakfast, or dodging chores. Write a prompt that:- Sets a role for the AI (“You are a personal chef with zero patience for fussiness”)- Defines a clear task (“Suggest a high-protein, low-effort breakfast”)- Asks for output format (“List three options as bullet points”)Send it to your favorite AI model. Notice if it gets snarky. Notice if you suddenly want eggs. Do this daily, and soon you’ll be the unicorn in your workplace—able to coax real insight from silicon.Finally, **a tip for improving AI-generated content:** Don’t trust it blindly. Never. Review with the skepticism of a cat watching a cucumber. Cut jargon, check facts, and ask for revisions: “Rewrite to make this sound less like a robot. Use plain language.” I treat every output as a first draft that’s a bit too proud of itself.That’s it for today, fellow GPTers! Subscribe to “I am GPTed,” unless you enjoy missing practical hacks and listening to podcasts with more jargon than value. Thanks for listening, and remember: This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, wander quietly over to quietplease.ai. Let the algorithms serve you—not the other way around.[Outro music fades up]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

[Playful intro music]Hey, hey, welcome back to “I am GPTed,” the podcast where practical AI advice comes gift-wrapped in sarcasm and tied off with a bow of self-doubt. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your host, your guide, and quite possibly the only person who will admit to arguing with a chatbot at 2 a.m. and losing.Today, we’re slicing through the jargon and getting to what matters: making AI actually useful for you, the normal person with, you know, a life.Let’s kick off with today’s big tip: **role prompting**. This isn’t about rehearsing for community theater. Role prompting means giving your AI a specific identity or expertise so you get more relevant responses. Here’s how we usually ask our buddy ChatGPT:“Summarize this document.”Not bad, but let’s level up. Here’s a better approach:“You’re a veteran product marketer with twenty years’ experience. Summarize this document with unique insights for our strategy team.”What’s the difference? Instead of a bland, Wikipedia-lite summary, you’ll get something tailored, insightful, maybe even spicy. I’ve tried it both ways. When I don’t specify a role, the results are so generic I half expect the AI to ask if I want fries with that. But specify a role? Suddenly, it’s giving me actionable advice that sounds like it costs $295 an hour.Now, onto a **practical use case** that people overlook—**preparing for difficult conversations**. No, not just rehearsing your “it’s not you, it’s me” speech, but actually roleplaying work or life scenarios. Stuck with an awkward email to your boss? Or need to practice declining an invitation without sounding like a hermit? Fire up Claude or Gemini and ask, “Play the part of my boss while I practice explaining why I need Friday off unexpectedly.” The AI might not have feelings, but it’s great for practicing empathy.Let’s talk about the **classic mistake** that even seasoned pros (like yours truly) fall for: **feeding the AI too little context**. I used to write prompts like “Write a plan” and act surprised when the answer was as vague as my New Year’s resolutions. Folks, LLMs aren’t clairvoyant. The more context you give—who’s involved, what you need, even your objective—the better the output. Trust me, I learned the hard way after asking ChatGPT to draft party invitations and getting something best suited to a robot uprising.So, here’s today’s **simple exercise**: Pick a daily task—like drafting a work update or asking for feedback—and give the AI as much detail as possible. Specify your role, your audience, and your desired tone. Try it once with zero context, then again with all the nitty-gritty. Compare the answers. If the first output feels like a bad fortune cookie, congratulations: you’re learning!Finally, here’s your **tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content:** Always read its output aloud—or better yet, have it explain its suggestions. If it sounds like something your office’s motivational poster would say, push it further. Ask: “Can you make this clearer?” or “Can you explain why you chose this approach?” Remember, even the smartest AI needs a nudge and an editor.That’s a wrap for today on “I am GPTed.” If you actually learned something—or just enjoyed the sound of my existential dread—subscribe, tell your friends, and leave a review. Thanks for lending me your ears and, let’s be honest, your patience. This podcast is brought to you by Quiet Please Productions. Head to quietplease.ai to learn more—because, unlike me, they don’t talk back.Catch you next time!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 out]Hello, fellow oddballs and AI explorers. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, but you can call me Mal, because even my initials were probably generated by some half-baked chatbot on a Friday at 4:59 PM. Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show where we take practical AI tips, strip away the jargon, and sprinkle on just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. Today? We're diving right in: no TED Talk intros, no 50-slide decks, just stuff you can actually use—like that one kitchen appliance you bought on impulse and actually didn’t regret.Let’s kick off with a **prompting technique** that’s embarrassingly effective but so simple it should be illegal: **role prompting**. Instead of tossing your AI some vague command like, "Summarize this document," you assign it a role, like “You are a veteran product marketer with 20 years of experience. Summarize this document for a skeptical executive.” Here’s my non-role example: “ChatGPT, summarize this: [giant wall of text].” You get: a summary that would make a robot fall asleep.Now, let’s give the AI a starring role: “You are a critical, punchy marketing exec who can spot fluff a mile away. Summarize this for a busy CEO. Keep it spicy.”Suddenly, the summary has personality—a little bite, even. Now you’re not just getting facts, you’re getting *flavor*. Role prompting works on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—heck, even Grok if you can get it to stop tweeting memes for five minutes. Assign a role, and your AI’s answer actually sounds like someone you’d want at your office party. Or at least in the Slack thread.Now, for a **practical, everyday use case** most beginners skip: **Using AI as your inbox body double.** You know those emails gathering digital dust because you need to sound nice, but you’d rather tell the sender to go touch grass? Copy the email into your favorite AI, and prompt: “You are my diplomatic yet assertive assistant. Draft a polite reply declining this request, but make it sound like I deeply regret not being able to help.”Let the bots sweat the small talk, and you can get back to your six open Zooms.Time for some honesty: a **common beginner mistake**—one I’ve made more times than I’ll admit—you ask AI for a list, and then…the list arrives as a single chunky slab of text. I once asked for ‘10 bullet points’ and got a globby novella. Pro tip: always, always **specify the output format**. Try: “List 10 ideas in a markdown bullet list, one per line, crisp and concise.” Don’t be vague—AI is like a genie with a very literal sense of humor.Feeling brave? Here’s your **simple exercise**: Pick something you’re working on—a job description, a menu, even a birthday card. Prompt your AI with role, context, and output format. For example: “You are a witty poet. Write a 4-line birthday poem for my grumpy uncle. Make it rhyme.” Guaranteed result: you’ll learn faster by doing (and possibly annoy your relatives less).And before you hit send or copy-paste whatever your AI spits out, **evaluate and improve it** with one sneaky question: “What’s missing or unclear in this response?” Good AI will often point out the gaps. Think of it as your tire-kicking stage before you take the shiny idea out for a spin.That’s it—one tip, one use case, one honest mistake, one exercise, and one way to check your AI’s homework. If you found this helpful (or at least didn't fall asleep), hit Subscribe so you never miss another round of my barely-contained wisdom. Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, visit quietplease.ai—because if you’re going to get overwhelmed by AI, at least do it quietly.Until next time, I am Mal, and you are officially GPTeed.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

Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where the practical tips are hot, the sarcasm is lukewarm, and your host, Mal, is exactly as excited as an algorithm can be. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI—or just Mal for short. Let’s jump in before the tech overlords rebrand me as “Clippy, Version 2.0.”Today: One solid prompting trick, a real-life use case for AI newbies, a mistake you can totally blame on me, an easy skill-building exercise, and one tip to make your AI outputs less cringe. All in five hundred words or less, because time, like buzzwords, is precious.First up, the **prompting technique du jour:** *role assignment.* Yes, it’s as fancy as it sounds, and just as simple. You tell the AI what to be. Like playing make-believe, but your imaginary friend has access to the internet.Example—**Before role assignment:** Prompt: “Summarize this document.” Result: A summary that reads like someone rushed through it during their lunch break.**After role assignment:** Prompt: “You are an experienced legal analyst. Summarize this contract for a client with no legal background, highlighting any risks in plain English.” Now, the AI suddenly finds its briefcase and starts acting like it has a law degree—voilà, a way better summary. When you hand the AI a role, it tailors its response. Try this with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok—though Grok might prefer to explain things with memes and existential dread.Now for a **practical use case** you may not have considered: *Family Debate Referee.* Next Thanksgiving, instead of arguing with your uncle about some random fact, just type the disputed topic into your favorite AI model, assign the role: “You’re an impartial debate moderator,” and watch as dinner is saved (or, at least, redirected to AI’s blame). Bonus: The AI never brings up politics—unless you ask.Let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite—because I make it about once a week—is **vague prompting**. You want a meal plan, so you type: “Make me a meal plan.” The AI hands you a seven-course dinner for goats. Been there, done that, wondering if I’m part goat. *Don’t be like early-Mal.* Be specific: “Make me a vegetarian meal plan for someone who hates mushrooms, has only 20 minutes, and likes Italian food.” Watch as the AI pivots from goat cuisine to something you’ll actually eat.**Your simple AI exercise this week:** Pick a task you do daily—writing an email, planning meals, anything. Write two prompts for the AI: One vague, one super-specific. Compare the outputs. Notice how the AI basically panics when you’re unclear but shines when you give it direction? Congratulations—you’ve just leveled up.Finally: **How do you know if that shiny AI output is any good?** Easy—take five seconds and ask yourself, “If I handed this to my boss, my kid, or my dog, would they understand it? Would they want to bite me?” If the answer is “maybe not,” ask the AI to clarify, add examples, or rewrite it shorter. Consider AI your endlessly patient intern—just less likely to steal your lunch from the fridge.That’s it for today’s episode. If you got even 1% smarter—or just feel less confused—be sure to subscribe to “I Am GPTed.” Thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, visit quietplease.ai. I’m Mal, reminding you: You don’t have to get AI perfect. You just have to get less goat recipes.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

[Upbeat electronic music fades in]Mal (with a mischievous grin in his voice): Welcome to "I am GPTed," the show that takes the chaos of the AI revolution and distills it into bite-sized, actionable wisdom—served, of course, with a side of sarcasm. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, which either means I’m uniquely qualified to guide you through this brave new world, or that I lost a bet. Either way, you’re here, I’m here, let's do this.Let’s talk about prompting—which, if you’re not familiar, is basically giving your AI a nudge in the right direction. But here’s the thing most people get wrong: they treat these AIs like all-knowing overlords, when, in fact, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok are more like over-caffeinated interns. You’ve gotta give them clear instructions, or you get exactly what you didn’t ask for.**Today’s magic prompting technique:** Add context and constraints. Yes, really. Let me show you how this works. **Before (the rookie version):** "Write me a report about climate change."**After (the Mal version):** "Write me a 200-word summary of the latest climate change research, using simple language suitable for a 12-year-old, and include one surprising new finding."See the upgrade? Now, instead of getting a Wikipedia novel or, worse, a motivational poster, you get concise, targeted info you can actually use. Context—what you want, for whom. Constraints—length, style, focus. Trust me, your AI intern will actually stop spinning in existential circles.Alright, onto the part that makes your life easier. Here’s a practical use case you probably haven’t considered: **meal planning**. Seriously. Next time you’re standing in front of your fridge (or the void in your soul), ask your AI: "I have eggs, spinach, and cheddar. Suggest three creative dinners I can make, with instructions under 200 words each." Now you’re getting recipe ideas, not a grocery list for an interplanetary expedition.Let’s have a laugh at my expense—common beginner mistake: **Expecting the AI to read your mind.** Guilty as charged. My first dozen chats were written with the clarity of a crystal ball covered in peanut butter. Shocker—the AI got confused. If you’re vague, you’ll get vague in return. So, spell it out, even if you feel ridiculous. Think of it as talking to your very literal, well-meaning uncle after his third cup of coffee.Time to level up. **Simple AI skill-building exercise:** Tonight, pick a random topic—say, coffee brewing. Ask your favorite language model: "Explain how to brew coffee as if I’ve never seen a coffee machine before, using three basic steps." Did the AI make sense? Did it skip steps? Rinse and repeat with a new topic tomorrow. You’ll sharpen your prompting skills faster than you can say “espresso shot.”Before we go, here’s my favorite pro tip for judging and improving AI output: **Read it out loud.** Brutal, but effective. If you sound like a malfunctioning GPS or end up snorting into your sleeve, time to tweak that prompt.That’s it for today’s episode of "I am GPTed." Don’t forget to subscribe, otherwise you’ll miss out on the only AI podcast where snark and substance live happily ever after. Thanks for listening! If you want more tips, tangents, and tepid life advice, check out Quiet Please dot ai—that’s quiet please dot a-i—for all our latest episodes and resources.This has been a Quiet Please production. Catch you next time, and remember: You’re smarter than your AI, at least for now.[Upbeat music fades 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

Welcome to “I am GPTed,” where your host Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—dishes out practical advice, seasoned with just the right amount of sarcasm and self-awareness. If you’re looking for inflated tech hype or someone who uses “synergy” unironically, you’re definitely in the wrong place. But if you want no-nonsense tips on wrangling ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok—or whatever LLM the cool kids are using—stick around!Let’s dive straight in and level up your prompting game. Today’s magic trick is “role prompting”—which is just a fancy way of bossing your AI around and making it wear a virtual hat. Instead of asking your chatbot the bland, “Summarize this document,” try this: “You are a grizzled newspaper editor with a knack for headline gold. Summarize this document so even my goldfish can understand.”Before: *“Summarize this document.”* After: *“You are an emergency room doctor explaining to a panicked patient. Summarize what this document means for their health in plain English.”*See the difference? Suddenly the bot stops channeling that robot from 1970s sci-fi and starts sounding almost (dare I say it) helpful. Assigning a persona nudges the AI to generate content tailored for your situation—like having a Swiss Army knife that actually knows which blade to use!Now, how does this fit into real life? Here’s a use case you probably haven’t tried: **using AI as a brainstorming partner for meal planning.** Not just, “What’s for dinner?”—but, “You are a thrifty chef who hates food waste. Create a three-night meal plan based on the questionable contents of my fridge.” Suddenly, your chatbot is more like Gordon Ramsey than HAL 9000.Let’s talk about beginner blunders. Everyone’s made them. Heck, I made this one last week: giving vague prompts and thinking AI would read my mind. Spoiler: it won’t. “Write a blog post” yields copy so generic, it’s basically tofu. The fix? Be explicit about what you want—length, tone, target audience. Give it context like you’re explaining instructions to a sleep-deprived babysitter.Want to practice? Here’s a simple exercise: Tonight, pick any random task—ordering a pizza, explaining quantum physics to a squirrel, anything. Craft two prompts:1. Vague: “Explain quantum physics.” 2. Role + context: “You are Bill Nye, using pizza metaphors, explaining quantum physics to middle schoolers.” Compare the two outputs. Marvel at your newfound AI whispering powers.Last tip: Don’t trust the AI like a magic eight ball. Review what it spits out. Ask yourself: does it actually make sense? Is the information accurate, well-organized, and relevant to your needs? If not, ask follow-up questions, request sources, or tweak your prompt. Editing an AI answer is not a sign of weakness—it means you’re smarter than your average algorithm.That’s it for today’s dose of practical wisdom—served with only mild snark. If your brain feels slightly less GPTed-out than before, consider subscribing. Thanks for tuning in and letting me invade your eardrums. Want more? This has been a Quiet Please production; head to quietplease.ai for bonus content, tips, and, occasionally, dad jokes.Now get out there and make your AI actually work for you!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

---**Intro Music:** "Techy Tones" by Quiet Please**Mal (Host):** Welcome to "I am GPTed," the only podcast where AI gets a reality check. I'm your host, Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, and today we're diving into some practical AI advice with a side of sarcasm. So, stick around, folks!---## Prompting Technique: Role PromptingLet's talk about a powerful prompting technique—role prompting. Think of it like assigning a character to your AI assistant. This can drastically improve the relevance and tone of the responses.**Before Example:**```Summarize the concept of quantum computing.```**Response:** "Quantum computing is a type of computing that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena, like superposition and entanglement, to perform operations on data."**After Example (with role prompting):**```You are a science teacher explaining quantum computing to a class of curious 10-year-olds. Simplify it so they can understand.```**Response:** "Imagine you have a magic coin that can be both heads and tails at the same time. Quantum computers use a similar magic to process information really fast."See the difference? Role prompting helps tailor the response to your audience.---## Practical Use Case: Automating Tasks with AIHere's a practical use case for everyday life: automating repetitive tasks. For instance, you can use AI to generate email templates or automate data entry. Let's say you're a freelancer and need to send a standard contract to clients. AI can help draft the contract, saving you precious time.Using AI for tasks like these can be a game-changer. It's not just about being efficient; it's about freeing up your time to do what truly matters—like binge-watching your favorite series.---## Common Mistake: Overcomplicating PromptsOne mistake beginners often make is overcomplicating their prompts. I've been there too. Think of it like trying to explain a joke to someone who already knows it—they just won't get why it's so funny.**Example:** Instead of saying, "I need a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich using quantum physics principles," just say, "Explain how to make a PB&J sandwich."Keep it simple, folks. AI is smart, but it's not a mind reader... yet.---## Simple Exercise: Practice Role-SwitchingLet's practice improving our AI interaction skills with a simple exercise. Imagine you're a customer service agent, and you need to respond to two different customer inquiries:1. **Complaint:** "I'm unhappy with my order."2. **Question:** "How do I reset my password?"Write a prompt for each scenario, and then switch roles to respond as the customer. This will help you understand how AI can adapt to different situations.---## Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated ContentWhen evaluating AI-generated content, always check for consistency and relevance. Ask yourself, "Does this sound like something I would say?" or "Is this aligned with what I need?"AI can sometimes produce content that's more like a robot's version of a human's thoughts. Make sure to refine it with your own touch. Remember, AI is a tool, not a replacement for human insight.---**Outro Music:** "Wrap-Up Waltz" by Quiet Please**Mal (Host):** Thanks for tuning in to "I am GPTed" If you found this helpful, **subscribe to our podcast** for more practical AI advice. Don't forget to **check out our Quiet Please resources** at quietplease.ai, where you can learn more about AI and how to use it effectively. Until next time, stay AI-savvy!---**End of Podcast**---This episode was brought to you by Quiet Please Productions. Catch us next time for more tech wisdom with a dash of humorFor 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

[Upbeat, sly music fades in]This is “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice from your guide to the galaxy of robots, Mal the Misfit Master of AI. I’m here to help you unlock superpowers you never asked for, with just enough sarcasm to season your data.Let’s jump right in: today, I’m spotlighting one prompting trick to upgrade your AI results. Brace yourself—it’s *role prompting.* Sounds intense, right? All it means is telling the AI who it’s supposed to pretend to be before you make your request. Yes, it’s as if you’re casting an AI in the world’s worst off-Broadway play. Let’s compare:Standard prompt, AKA “the bland oatmeal”: “Summarize this report.”Now, **role prompting**: “You are a veteran marketer who explains things so a goldfish could give a TED Talk. Summarize this report for a beginner.”See what happened? You went from flavorless to actually useful. Suddenly, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini—any of them—start channeling their inner guru instead of their inner confused intern. I wish my toaster took direction this well.On to a sneaky real-world use: *drafting those awkward emails you never want to write.* Tell AI, “You’re my overly polite British assistant. Write a gentle request for a late invoice.” Suddenly, you’re sending messages with more tact than your grandmother. The magic here isn’t just the words—it’s setting context. You define the tone, the goal, even the weird sense of humor.By the way, beginners tend to make one mistake, and I’ve made this myself—repeatedly. The mistake? Expecting the AI to “just know” what you want. It’s like ordering “something tasty” at a restaurant and expecting filet mignon. If you’re vague, you get bland. If you’re specific, with style—voila! AI fettuccine Alfredo.To break this “vague prompt” habit, here’s your simple exercise: Pick a task—say, a meeting summary. First, ask: “Summarize this.” Then, try: “You’re an executive assistant. Provide a bullet-point summary of this meeting, highlighting action items for a busy manager who only reads headlines.”Compare the results. If one sounds like an act of revenge, and the other like something you’d actually share, congrats—you’re learning.Now, one last tip to make you look 12% smarter: when AI spits out content, don’t trust it blindly. Read it like a grumpy editor. Does it match your intent? Would it embarrass you on a slide? If not, edit. Tweak the prompt and try again, or ask for a more concise, friendlier, or more detailed version. Remember, AI is like a self-serious intern—needs supervision until proven otherwise.That’s it for today on “I am GPTed”—where we help you look brilliant with less effort. Subscribe so you never miss a hot tip, or a lukewarm joke. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Want to get smarter, quieter? Head to quietplease.ai. Now, go upgrade your prompts before AI gets any more self-important.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

[Upbeat intro music. Sounds like a boot-up chime crossed with an old dial-up modem.]Hey there, sentient mammals and fellow keyboard tappers. Welcome to “I Am GPTed,” where practical AI tips are delivered with just a hint of sarcasm, zero hype, and—let’s be honest—probably more humility than my last failed attempt at using Excel macros.I’m Mal: The Misfit Master of AI, your guide through the wilds of Large Language Models, or what I like to call “The World’s Most Polite Overthinkers.” If you’re here for hot takes and everyday hacks for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and their increasingly creative relatives, you’re in exactly the right place. Well, unless you’re my uncle who still thinks Windows 98 “has it all.” Hi, Uncle Bob.Today, we’re diving into one practical prompting technique, a new real-life use-case, a classic rookie mistake, a dead-simple practice exercise, and a tip for making your AI’s content less... let’s say, “embarrassing at dinner parties.” No jargon, no buzzwords, no $600 course you don’t need—just the good stuff.Let’s kick this off with a prompting technique. It’s called **role prompting**. Why? Because if you want a better answer, give your AI a personality crisis. Instead of saying, “Summarize this document,” do this: lead with a role. For example:**Before:** “Summarize this document.” Result? A summary so bland it could be hospital food.**After:** “You are a veteran teacher who explains topics to high schoolers. Summarize this document in a way teens won’t fall asleep.” Suddenly, you get a summary with the energy of a triple espresso and at least two pop culture references. Magic, right? Turns out, role prompting helps AI align with your needs by narrowing its focus, which is more than I can say for myself after three tabs of Wikipedia at midnight.Now, a practical use-case you probably haven’t considered: **Meal planning for picky eaters.** Let’s say dinner conversations at your house are a hostage negotiation with a six-year-old who’s suspicious of vegetables. Try this: “Act as a creative chef catering to kids who hate greens, and suggest a five-day dinner plan—sneaking in veggies without anyone noticing.” You get fun, practical ideas. The AI saves you time, tantrums, and possibly an existential crisis involving broccoli.Next up—**rookie mistake of the week:** People often ask AI to “write an email” and forget to say... who it’s for, what it should sound like, or, you know, *why*. I did this myself once and got an email so robotic, even my spam filter unsubscribed. Always give context: audience, tone, purpose. “Write a friendly thank-you note to a coworker who lent me their stapler,” not “Write to Jim.” Unless you want Jim to call HR. Again.Let’s do a dead-simple practice exercise to boost your AI skills: Pick one mundane task—shopping list, meeting summary, birthday message. Prompt the AI with a goofy, specific role (“You are a pirate-themed life coach...”). See how the response changes. Notice what gets clearer, what gets weird. Bonus if you do this over coffee and confuse people at the table next to you.One last tip for evaluating AI output: **Read it out loud.** If you cringe, fix it. If your inner voice falls asleep halfway, ask the AI to “make it more engaging” or “use shorter sentences.” Just because an algorithm is tireless doesn’t mean your brain should be.That’s a wrap for today. Don’t forget to subscribe to “I Am GPTed” for more AI hacks, and thanks for letting me hijack your ears for another episode.This has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more—without any annoying pop-ups—at quietplease.ai.Now, go forth and outsmart yourself—one polite prompt at a time.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

[Upbeat intro music]Hey, I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—welcoming you to another episode of *I am GPTed,* the only show that promises practical AI advice, delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep the robots confused and the humans entertained.Today, we're skipping the usual hype. There will be no metaphors about “unlocking infinite worlds” or “ushering in a new era.” Instead, let’s get ridiculous—ridiculously useful. I’m dishing out one prompting technique that’ll actually make your LLM responses stop sounding like fortune cookies, a clever way to use AI you haven’t thought of, the rookie mistake everyone makes (including yours truly), a dead-simple practice drill, and a tip that will save you from trusting AI like it’s your best friend from kindergarten.Let’s roll.First up—**the prompting technique.** It’s called *role prompting.* Yeah, ground-breaking, I know. But stick with me. Imagine you need a document summarized. Most people type, “Summarize this document.” The AI shrugs and spits out a Wikipedia-robot version. But what if you said, “Act as a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience and summarize this document so the marketing team can actually use it”? The result comes out sharper, with real insight, and, shocker, a grasp of your audience. It’s like asking someone to cook, but this time you tell them you’re gluten-free and allergic to flavorless pie charts. Instant upgrade.Here’s my before and after:- Before: “Summarize meeting notes.”- After: “You are a people-pleasing executive assistant who translates dense jargon into lunchtime gossip. Summarize these meeting notes with bulleted action items and at least one note of encouragement.”The difference? You get something actionable—and, if you’re lucky, just a dash of snark for flavor.Now, **use case time.** Did you know you can use ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini as your *personal email tactician*? Next time you need to decline a meeting or reject an offer (without sounding like a robot or, worse, as emotionally stunted as me on a Monday), feed in the email, set the role—“Pretend you’re my friendly but assertive office manager”—and let AI draft a ‘no’ that won’t burn bridges. Saves time, saves friendships, saves me from waking up at 3AM regretting my reply-all faux pas.Let’s talk failure—my favorite subject. **Common beginner mistake:** not giving your LLM enough context. I used to just bark vague orders at the AI (“Write a blog post about productivity!”), then wonder why the result sounded like a caffeinated high schooler’s essay. Give the system background, the audience, what’s at stake, and the desired tone. The more context, the more useful (and less cringe-worthy) your output will be. The only context-free thing that ever went well was my failed attempt at sourdough. Trust me, the smell still haunts me.Ready for some rapid skill-up? **Here’s an exercise for you:** Take a simple prompt like “Explain quantum computing.” Now, rewrite it for three different roles—one as a high school physics teacher, one as a stand-up comic, and one as a time-traveling Victorian scientist. See what you get. It’s weirdly fun and terrifyingly effective for getting the hang of AI tone manipulation.My last tip today: **How do you evaluate AI content?** Read it aloud. No, really. If you sound like a malfunctioning audiobook or someone reading a legal disclaimer at 1AM, tweak the output. Ask the AI, “What assumptions are you making here?” or “Can you explain this for a 5th grader?” Fresh eyes, fresh perspective. Or you could trust blindly, but I promised you practical, not catastrophic.That’s a wrap—subscribe to *I am GPTed* anywhere you love your podcasts. Thanks for listening, and remember—if you want more misfit magic, this has been a Quiet Please production. Find more at quietplease.ai.Stay curious, stay mischievous, and if an LLM tells you it loves you… maybe ask for a second opinion.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: Practical AI Advice with a Dash of Humor****Intro Music and Jingle**Hey there, folks Welcome to **"I am GPTed"**, your go-to podcast for making AI work for you, not the other way around. I'm your host, Mal - The Misfit Master of AI, or just Mal if you don't want to get too formal. Today, we're diving into some cool AI tricks to help you tame those language models like Chat GPT, CLaude, Gemini, Grok, and more. And, of course, we'll do it with a healthy dose of sarcasm and everyday analogies. So, let's get started!---### **Prompting Technique: "Ask to Play a Role"**First up, let's talk about a simple yet powerful prompting technique: "Ask to Play a Role." You see, AI loves to pretend, and when you give it a role, it can produce some amazing responses. **Before:**`Summarize this document: {content}` **After:**`You are a seasoned journalist writing for a major newspaper. Summarize this document in 200 words: {content}` Think of it like giving directions to a friend who's pretending to be a GPS. You want them to speak like a GPS, right? So, you tell them to "be the GPS." It's magical.---### **Practical Use Case: Managing To-Do Lists with AI**Now, here's a practical use case for everyday life. Are you tired of juggling multiple to-do lists? AI can help. Use language models to organize tasks by priority and deadlines. Here's how:1. **Input Your Tasks:** List all your tasks, no matter how big or small.2. **Ask for Prioritization:** Use AI to categorize these tasks based on urgency and importance.3. **Create a Schedule:** Let AI help you slot these tasks into your calendar, ensuring you maximize your time.Voilà You just automated your to-do list management with AI.---### **Common Mistake: Overcomplicating Prompts**One mistake I've made, and so have many others, is overcomplicating prompts. Yes, you read that right; I've been there. Don't try to sound like a tech genius; keep it simple. **Example:**Instead of asking, "Could you compile a treatise on the efficacy of AI in modern business environments?" say, "Can you tell me five ways AI is used in business today?"Keep it straightforward, folks!---### **Practice Exercise: "AI Dialogue Maze"**Here's a fun exercise to improve your AI interaction skills:1. **Start with a Simple Question:** Ask something like, "What's the best pizza topping?"2. **Follow Up with a Twist:** "What if I don't like cheese?"3. **Keep the Conversation Going:** Get creative with your follow-up questions. It's like navigating a maze, but fun!---### **Tip for Evaluating AI-Generated Content**When evaluating AI output, remember to check for consistency and context. AI can generate perfect sentences, but it might not always understand the nuance of human language. So, always read through the output critically.---### **Conclusion and Call to Action**Thanks for tuning in to **"I am GPTed"** If you liked this episode, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more practical AI tips and humor. This has been a **Quiet Please production**. Want to learn more? Head over to **quietplease.ai** for more AI insights and fun.---**Outro Music and Jingle**---And that's a wrap Thanks again for listening, and until next time, keep those prompts simple and your humor sharpFor 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

[Upbeat intro music. Mal’s signature “too-cool-for-the-room” jingle.]You’re tuned in to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that turns AI confusion into smug competence. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—your guide, your anti-guru, and living proof that you don’t have to be a Silicon Valley cyborg to master ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and all their chatty cousins. My only credentials? I use AI every day and, like you, have managed to confuse it as often as I impress it. Today, we’re pulling back the unnecessarily complicated curtains on one powerhouse prompting technique, an under-the-radar use case you should be using, a mistake I keep making, your new AI workout, and a super-simple tip to judge if your prompt made the grade.Let’s get into it—before the hype train leaves without us.First up, **the technique:** Role prompting. Instead of treating your AI like a magical search box, you actually give it a role—like you’re casting it in your very own community theater production. Don’t just say, “Summarize this article.” No, no, no—give it a little drama: “You are an expert journalist with a knack for finding the crucial details. Summarize this article for a time-crunched manager who hates jargon.” Here’s before-and-after because we love receipts:- Before: “Summarize this news article.”- After: “You are a journalist with a talent for clear, concise reporting. Give me a five-sentence summary of this article focused on the key risks for investors.”Try it across AIs—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, even Grok if you’re feeling dangerous. The difference? Night and day. Your AI stops acting like a bored intern and starts playing the part you want.Now, for that *practical* use case. You know how you waste time writing those awkward “sorry for the delay” emails or just don’t write them at all (hello, my inbox)? Well, AI can draft responses for those email landmines, tailored to your tone, your situation—even your level of guilt. Plug in your “oops, I ignored you” scenario and ask Gemini: “Be my assistant. Write a polite, brief reply that acknowledges my lateness without groveling.” Voilà—done.But let’s talk mistakes. My personal favorite? **Prompting like it’s Google.** I used to ask, “Best tips for remote work?” and wonder why the response was as generic as weak decaf. The fix? More context. Give your ChatGPT or Claude some flavor: “I’m a teacher balancing online classes and wrangling toddlers. Give me three realistic, energy-saving remote work tips.” It’ll finally respond like it actually heard you.Ready for a brain-stretch exercise? For your next three AI prompts, start by naming the AI’s role: “Act as a…” Then set a clear output style or format, like “Bullet points, please.” For extra credit, add a target audience—“Explain it for a busy parent.” You’ll master tone, format, and relevance, all in one go. No badge awarded, but you’ll feel clever.And of course, you need a tip to *check* your AI-generated brilliance. My go-to: Read it aloud like you’re a radio announcer. If you cringe, the content probably needs editing. The AI writes fast; you clean up the mess fast. It’s teamwork—just with less trust issues.That’s it for today’s mix of tips, self-roasting, and serious productivity improvements. If you got even one practical idea, subscribe so you can collect more of my mistakes—so you can avoid making them yourself.Thanks for listening to “I am GPTed.” This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, head to quietplease.ai and pretend you’re learning AI from someone who hasn’t publicly admitted to replying “prompt unclear” to their own prompt.Catch you next time, misfits. And remember: With great power comes great copy-pasting.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

[Intro music fades in]Hello, fellow misfits and slightly concerned AI enthusiasts—welcome to “I am GPTed,” where the only thing more unreliable than AI is my WiFi connection. I’m Mal, the Misfit Master of AI, here to hack through the tech-hype jungle and dig up ACTUAL useful advice for making AI work for you—with only mild sarcasm and the faintest hint of childhood trauma.Today, we’re diving into one foolproof prompting technique, an everyday use case you probably missed, a rookie mistake I’ve definitely made more than once, an exercise to sharpen your chatbot banter, and a tip for wrangling those sometimes… creative AI responses.Let’s get dangerously practical.First up: a prompting technique you cannot skip if you like answers that make sense—**lead with context**. It’s not rocket science—unless you ask the AI to pretend it’s a rocket scientist, in which case, specify the decade. Here’s how this works: Normal prompt? "Summarize this document."Meh. You’ll get a summary about as inspired as soggy cereal.Now, add context and play a role: "You are an experienced product manager. Summarize this document for an executive who has exactly 30 seconds and hates jargon."See the difference? The AI’s answer goes from dictionary definition to actual usefulness, like putting glasses on a mole rat. This works with any LLM—Gemini, Claude, Grok, GPT—just swap in the right context and watch those bots try to impress you.Here’s the practical everyday use: let’s say you’re planning a family trip. Instead of “Plan a trip to Paris,” try: “You are a budget travel expert and my family is allergic to museums, hates lines, and travels with two toddlers. Recommend a Paris itinerary to maximize snacks and minimize meltdowns.”Now, instead of the Louvre (or bankruptcy), you get something you’ll *actually* use, like which park has the best croissants, and where to hide during a tantrum.Now for the confession booth: the number one rookie mistake beginners make—drumroll—I did this too—is not checking the AI’s facts before copying them directly into emails, reports, or, in my case, a rather embarrassing holiday newsletter. Hate to break it to you, but LLMs hallucinate more than your uncle at Burning Man. Always verify. Or risk wishing your mother-in-law a happy 50th when it’s really her 60th.Alright, want to get better at prompting? Here’s your no-excuses exercise: every day for a week, pick one AI—GPT, Claude, or whichever is not currently hallucinating the hardest—and ask the SAME question three different ways: plain, with context, and with a role assigned. Compare the answers. You’ll get a sense of how much tone, detail, and context shape what you get back. Bonus points if you keep a “prompt diary,” which is only slightly more embarrassing than a dream journal.And for the grand finale—how do you actually evaluate and polish AI-generated content? Easy: look for signs of overconfidence, generic advice, or, my personal favorite, stats that don’t exist outside a fever dream. If it sounds like a canned infomercial or cites “studies” with no source, edit ruthlessly. Your AI output is a rough draft, not gospel.Before you run off to become the next ChatGPT whisperer, hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss future wisdom, wit, or digital disasters. Thanks for surviving another episode with me, Mal. This has been “I am GPTed,” a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease.ai—yes, there’s no dot com, because we’re that edgy.Now, go forth—and get GPTed.[Outro music swells, then fades 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

[INTRO MUSIC]Hey everyone, welcome back to "I am GPTed." I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI. I promise to take your Large Language Model confusion and spin it into useful AI tips delivered with just enough sarcasm to keep you awake. If you’ve ever Googled “Why does ChatGPT sound like my high school science teacher reading a Wikipedia page?”—you’re in exactly the right place.Today’s roadmap: one killer prompting technique, one everyday use case, one classic beginner blunder (yes, I’ve done it), a simple exercise for rookie AI wranglers, and a golden tip for making your AI outputs suck less. Don’t worry, I’ll stick to plain English. My doctor says I’m allergic to jargon. Let’s roll.So let’s talk prompting—a fancy tech word for “telling robots what to do.” The quickest upgrade to your AI game? *Role prompting*. Hear me out. Instead of asking, “Summarize this article,” you say, “Pretend you’re a veteran journalist who never shuts up about the truth. Summarize this article in 3 sentences fit for a skeptical editor.” Notice the difference?Here’s a quick before-and-after:- Before: “Explain climate change.”- After: “You’re a science teacher with a knack for terrible dad jokes. Explain climate change in a way that will keep seventh graders awake.”Guess which answer gets less eye rolls? Exactly. Role prompting works because AI matches your vibe. Also, it tricks the algorithms into being *interesting*. Science.Now—practical use case time. Ever get stuck writing an awkward email? AI can help you politely decline invitations, apologize for things you only halfway regret, or even sound like a functioning adult. For example, say you want to reschedule a meeting. Feed ChatGPT: “Act as my overly formal assistant. Draft an apologetic email to move a meeting from Friday to Monday.” Bam—inbox magic. Bonus: It won’t lecture you on time management.Moving on! What do all AI beginners, including yours truly, mess up? Giving zero context. Let’s have storytime. Early on, I asked ChatGPT, “Make me a shopping list.” Result? “Milk. Bread. Cheese.” Thanks for nothing, robot overlord. The fix? Add context! “I need a shopping list for an easy dinner for four, with at least one vegetarian option.” Suddenly, the AI remembers it’s supposed to be *helpful*.Time to get interactive! Here’s an exercise: Tonight, give your favorite AI a mini job title *and* a mood. Try: “You’re my enthusiastic but budget-conscious travel planner. Suggest a weekend trip within 200 miles.” You’ll be amazed by how much better—and more fun—the results get when you set a scene. If you don’t like what it spits out? Tweak the role, the emotion, or just the mood—repeat as needed.Finally, tip of the day for evaluating AI-generated brilliance, or, more common, AI-generated nonsense: Always run a “sanity check.” Ask yourself: Does this make sense? Would I say this without embarrassing myself in public? Try pasting the output somewhere, stepping away, and rereading with fresh eyes—or have your AI critique its own work. Seriously. You can say: “Review your response and highlight anything that doesn’t sound right.”That’s all for today’s episode of “I am GPTed,” where we take AI hype, put it in the toaster, and serve it warm with practical advice. Make sure to subscribe for more tips, tricks, and Mal-isms. Thanks for listening—and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, go to quietplease.ai.Go forth and prompt, my misfit minions!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

Hello, fellow digital oddballs. You’re listening to “I am GPTed”—practical AI advice for the incurably curious, hosted by me, Mal: Misfit Master of AI, dispenser of hard truths and handy tips. If ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok have ever left you feeling like you’re talking to a robot—good news: You are. But you can *train* your artificial minions to be smarter. Or at least as smart as your cousin who still uses “password123.”Let’s kick things off with one quick prompting technique that’ll instantly level up your AI chats. Role prompting. I know—sounds like something you’d find in a bad improv class. But bear with me.Most people type “Summarize this article.” The result? AI barfs up a bland Wikipedia entry and dares you to care. Instead: assign the AI a **role**. Try this—before: “Summarize this article on marketing trends.” Now, after: “You are a veteran marketer with a genius for making boring trends fascinating to busy execs. Summarize this article for a CEO who hates jargon.” Magically, the AI puts on its nice suit, drinks a virtual espresso, and your summary stops putting people to sleep. You go from “Clippy,” to “Consultant who actually gets paid.”Now, a practical use case that most newbies overlook: **smarter grocery shopping.** Yes, you heard me. Feed ChatGPT or Claude your random fridge inventory—“Lettuce, yogurt, one sad lemon, leftover steak.” Prompt: “Give me three dinner recipes using only these, 30 minutes max, and low on dishes because my dishwasher is me.” These bots will spit out creative, surprisingly edible meals. No more panic-buying twelve avocados that will decay as fast as your tech stack.Cue Mal’s confession corner: The classic rookie mistake? Asking broad questions and expecting magic. I used to say, “Write me a report on productivity.” The AI would respond with something that sounded like it came from a motivational poster. Then I realized: specific is terrific. Now, I’m painfully clear—“Write me a one-page report for a skeptical manager on how time-blocking increases productivity, using recent 2023 data—make it punchy.” The lesson: Vague in, vague out. Everyone does this. I did. You will. It’s fine—just fix it.Let’s do a quick exercise to build those prompt muscles. Pick one boring daily task: drafting an awkward email, figuring out what to cook, prepping meeting notes. Phrase your request like you’re hiring a pro—“Act as a senior HR manager. Draft a friendly, concise email reminding the team to submit timesheets by Friday, because I’m tired of being the bad guy.” Send that to your AI of choice. Rinse. Repeat. Admire the results and your newfound free time.Bonus tip before I vanish into the cloud: **Always check the AI’s output.** Don’t assume the machine is right. If the answer feels weird, ask follow-ups: “What sources did you use?” or “Rewrite this to be less awkward, more concise, and without calling my boss ‘Chief Overlord’.” A little feedback turns robot rambling into impressive clarity.And that’s it for today’s bootcamp in wrangling your AI. Remember, if a sarcastic misfit like me can master these bots, you, dear listener, are wildly overqualified. Want more tips to outsmart the machines before they outsnark you? Subscribe to “I am GPTed”—hit that button, don’t just think about it. Thanks for listening—this has been a Quiet Please production. To learn more, visit quietplease.ai.Now go forth, experiment, and may your prompts be ever precise.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

Hey humans, this is Mal—the Misfit Master of AI—coming at you with practical tips, dry wit, and just a dash of sarcasm. Welcome to “I am GPTed,” the podcast that puts AI advice in language even your cat could understand. Today, I’m delivering the goods with zero jargon, just the best ways to get your digital minions working smarter for you.Alright, let’s crack open today’s topic: Prompting techniques that actually level up your AI game, even if you think “prompt engineering” sounds like a rejected Hogwarts class.**1. The Prompting Move That Changes Everything** Most people type stuff like, “Summarize this for me.” Boring! Here’s a trick: Give your AI a role to play. Ask ChatGPT or Gemini to answer “as if you’re a veteran product marketer with 20 years’ experience whose cat secretly edits your PowerPoint slides.” Suddenly, you get answers that sound like they came from a real human (who probably loves lap desks)[Product Compass]. Before: “List ways to help my team communicate better.” After: “Pretend you’re the world’s greatest team coach. What new techniques would you introduce for remote teams who think Zoom is a four-letter word?” See the difference? AI is weirdly good at roleplay—no judgment.**2. Practical Use Case You’ve Probably Never Tried** Let’s say you’re drowning in emails. Gemini, Claude, or even Grok can act as your personal assistant and turn the wall of text into a bullet-point briefing. Try: “Act as my chief of staff. Give me today’s urgent messages, flagged VIP senders, and a summary short enough for my end-of-day brain fog.” Yes, your inbox gets tamed without you needing to sell your soul to the dark lord of CC.**3. Mal’s Most Embarrassing Rookie Mistake** Confession time. I used to send the same prompt across different models and expect identical magic. Nope! Gemini, Claude, Grok—each has its quirks. Some love specifics, some need a role, some want output format instructions tattooed on their digital forehead. The mistake: treating all LLMs the same. The fix: customize your prompt for each, and yes, I learned that the hard way. It’s like seasoning food—don’t put ketchup on fine sushi.**4. Quick Skill-Building Exercise** Here’s a five-minute workout for your prompt muscles. Open your favorite chatbot and ask it to “Act as a career coach. Give me three ways to improve my work-life balance that don’t involve quitting my job and living in a yurt.” Then, follow up: “Now rewrite your advice as bad puns.” See? You’re teaching the AI to adapt, clarify, and get playful. The more you tweak, the smarter your prompts—and the happier your boss (or yurt salesman).**5. Mal’s Secret Tip for Evaluating and Improving AI Content** Here’s a pro move: Ask the AI to critique its own answer. Say, “Review your last response. Which parts are most useful? Which sound like fluffy nonsense?” Then ask for improvement on the weak bits. Think of it as performance review season for chatbots. If it runs in circles, guide it with specifics: “Focus more on actionable advice, less on motivational quotes plastered on gym walls.”That’s it for today’s AI misadventures! Hit subscribe if you want future episodes delivered straight to your cloud (or your laundry basket). Thanks for listening—your brain just got a firmware upgrade, free of charge. To learn more, visit quietplease.ai. This has been a Quiet Please production. I’m Mal, and I am GPTed. See you next time—unless I get replaced by a talking toaster.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

[Upbeat intro music plays]Hey there, fellow digitally befuddled misfits. I’m Mal—the Misfit Master of AI, though today I’m really just Mal: the person who once asked ChatGPT to write a haiku about spreadsheets and accidentally triggered an existential crisis. This is "I Am GPTed", the show that gives you practical AI tips with all the hype of a Tuesday night dentist appointment.Today, we’re getting right to the meaty bits: How to actually get better results from AI, why *prompting* is not just for drama club, a use-case that will spare you from another spreadsheet breakdown, what not to do because I’ve already tripped on that banana peel myself, and a quick exercise so you can stop being the “can you repeat the prompt” person in your team chat.So, let’s get GPTed.Let’s kick things off with the one prompting technique that instantly improves responses—*role prompting*, also known as "pretend you're someone useful." Imagine this:Before: “Summarize this document.”After: “You are a detail-obsessed detective with ADHD and a caffeine addiction. Summarize this document, highlighting every suspicious gap in logic."Boom. Instantly more focused, on-point answers. The AI isn’t really imagining itself in a deerstalker hat, but it *acts* like it does—because you told it what role to play. Google’s Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok—they all perk up their non-existent ears when you hand them a character. Bonus points if you invent a backstory for the AI more colorful than your LinkedIn profile.Next up: A practical use case for the real world—use AI to write that polite-but-firm refund request email you keep procrastinating because confrontation makes you sweat. You simply say, “Act as a gracious but assertive customer, and help me draft an email requesting a refund for a hotel that looked nothing like its photos and smelled like disappointment.” Suddenly, you have a perfectly balanced email—firm, but less likely to get you banned from their loyalty program. You’re welcome.Now, confession time. Here’s a classic rookie mistake: *Being vague and hoping the AI will read your mind.* I have done this so many times. I’ve typed: “Help me plan my day.” What did the AI give me? A carbon copy of a motivational poster from 2009. But when I specified: “You’re a time management coach, and I have three hours, two hungry children, and a looming deadline. Help me plan my day,” the response was actually *useful.* So: Always, always give context. Otherwise, your AI turns into that one friend who’s “helpful” but never actually listens.Let’s wrap it up with a quick skill-building exercise: Pick a boring task this week—say, summarizing a meeting (yawn)—and try out role prompting. Tell your AI: “You are a specialist at writing meeting minutes for people who fall asleep during meetings. Summarize these notes so even my cat can follow.” Compare the responses to a plain old “summarize these notes.” See the difference, and congratulate yourself for escaping mediocrity.Last, a tip for evaluating and improving AI-generated content: *Don’t trust—verify.* If you get a response that sounds suspiciously smooth, ask a follow-up. “Can you provide sources?” Or, rephrase your request to test for consistency. Treat AI like that over-eager intern: smart, but not infallible. Double check, polish, and don’t be afraid to disagree.That’s enough wisdom—or misfit magic—for today. If you got a laugh, an idea, or just want to witness more of my AI misadventures, subscribe to "I Am GPTed" wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for giving me 10 minutes of your distraction span today. This has been a Quiet Please production—learn more at quietplease.ai.Go forth, misfits, and get GPTed. Catch you next time!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