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The AI Guys

The AI Guys

The AI Guys 92 episodes Latest May 25, 2026

Join hosts Lee Dickson and Rich Swier as they explore the world of AI, sharing personal journeys and experiences in tech. They draw parallels between the rise of the internet and AI, discussing practical and technical aspects to make AI accessible for entrepreneurs, business owners, and everyday consumers. Through candid conversations and expert insights, they demystify AI's impact on daily life and future possibilities, emphasizing that AI is a fundamental shift in how we interact with technology.

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AI Speed vs AI Strategy, Why Fast Builds Still Fail May 25, 2026 00:34:03 What happens when AI lets you build faster than your business can actually adapt? In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich unpack the gap between rapid AI-powered development and real-world business readiness. They explore why speed alone does not create ROI, and why launching AI products without the right support systems can create more chaos than value.The conversation digs into the hidden i
Every SaaS Company Has "AI Agents" Now — Here's Why That's a Problem May 18, 2026 00:25:59 In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich break down the growing AI agent war and why every software company suddenly wants to own your intelligence layer. They unpack what this shift means for businesses, why the market is getting louder and more confusing, and how leaders should think about control, customization, and long term AI strategy. If you are trying to make sense of where AI
The 5 Biggest Barriers to Launching AI Agents in Business May 11, 2026 00:34:35 What does it actually take for a business to be ready for AI agents? In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich break down why so many companies are excited about AI, yet still struggle to turn that excitement into real business value. They explain why deploying agents is not just about buying tools, but about preparing the business itself to support them.The conversation covers the five biggest
Personal AI Agents vs Enterprise AI Agents, What Businesses Need to Know May 4, 2026 00:23:09 What happens when an AI workflow that works perfectly for one person falls apart at the business level? In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich break down the real difference between personal AI agents and enterprise AI agents, and why that gap matters more than most companies realize.They unpack how personal agents can boost individual productivity through tools like email access, browser co
How Software Teams Can Build Smarter and Faster with AI Apr 27, 2026 00:26:00 What happens when traditional software development meets AI-first building? In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down the AI Development Life Cycle, or AIDLC, and explain why building with AI is changing the speed, structure, and strategy of modern software. From startups moving fast to larger teams stuck in legacy workflows, this conversation explores why the o
The Real Cost of AI Sprawl in Your Company Apr 20, 2026 00:17:15 As AI tools get easier to use, companies are running into a new problem fast: AI sprawl. In this episode of The AI Guys, Lee and Rich break down what happens when teams start vibe coding apps, launching internal tools, and experimenting with AI without a clear plan for ownership, security, support, or long term ROI.They dig into the hidden costs behind rapid AI adoption, from token burn and duplic
Enterprise AI Security Explained: Tools, Agents, and Access Control Apr 13, 2026 00:30:02 Lee and Rich break down one of the biggest conversations in AI right now: security. They unpack what businesses should actually worry about when deploying AI, from model training concerns to permissions, data exposure, and the risks that show up as teams move from simple AI tools to more autonomous agents. They also dig into the difference between AI tools and AI agents, why that distinction matte
How AI Could Fix Government Delays and Build More Housing Apr 6, 2026 00:32:58 What happens when AI meets one of America’s biggest problems, housing? In this episode of The AI Guys, we sit down with Patrick Murphy, former Congressman and CEO of TogalAI and CodeComplyAI, to unpack how artificial intelligence could help reduce housing costs, speed up construction, and cut through government delays. It is a sharp conversation about where AI can create real-world impact far beyo
Top 5 AI Upgrades Every Company Should Be Making Right Now Mar 30, 2026 00:46:19 Everyone wants AI, but most companies are asking for the wrong thing. In this episode of The AI Guys Podcast, Lee, Rich, and Thomas break down the top 5 AI integrations clients think they need, and reveal the smarter, more scalable agentic workflows that actually move the needle. If you’ve been wondering why so many AI projects stall out after the demo phase, this conversation gets into the real r
How AI Changed a Traditional Software Team Mar 23, 2026 00:39:08 In this episode, Lee sits down with Rich Swier and special guest Richard Partridge, whose journey from zoology and conservation into tech leadership and AI advocacy is anything but typical. From starting as a zoology major to becoming COO at New Line, Richard’s story shows how curiosity, reinvention, and a willingness to experiment can completely reshape a career in the age of AI.They break down h
The Crossing Every Developer Has to Make Mar 16, 2026 00:26:04 The software development industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence and "vibe coding" are dismantling the traditional software development lifecycle, and why developers clinging to legacy languages are already losing the battle.They explore how vibe coding is empoweri
AI Dealing SaaS Companies The Final Blow? Mar 9, 2026 00:29:31 The SaaS industry is facing its most disruptive moment in decades, and AI is the reason why. In this episode, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier break down exactly how artificial intelligence is dismantling the traditional SaaS business model, from per-seat licensing to the rise of usage-based pricing, and why the biggest horizontal players like Salesforce and HubSpot are already losing the battle.They ex

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