Bad Decisions Podcast
A practical guide to modern Tech, AI, and Business. The podcast analyzes trends, tests bold claims, and turns complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. It offers unfiltered breakdowns of what’s real, what’s hype, what’s worth trying, and what to ignore with practical takeaways. The show also features interviews with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to explore the decisions, mistakes, and lessons behind their growth.
Episodes
AI + Unreal Engine 5 in ACTION 🤯 [Unreal 5.8 MCP]
Epic's MCP integration inside Unreal Engine is already producing great demos from the creator community. ComfyUI shipped their official MCP implementation the same week, closing the gap and unlocking a serious local-hosting workflow. And US enterprise is quietly migrating to Chinese open-source models at scale, cutting costs by up to 75x while OpenAI restricts GPT 5.6 to trusted partners only.
How India’s next Big Video Game is being made! with Varun Mayya
Varun Mayya joined the show to walk us through Unleash the Avatar, the Souls-like video game his studio EOS Games is building in India And we covered Autodesk Flow Studio, an AI-powered creative tool with Google's Nano Banana integrated natively, which we use for pre - productionTry Autodesk Flow Studio:https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/flow-studioSign up for presale:https://store.steampowere
SEEDANCE 2.5 is Here: Unbelievably Powerful! (4K + Editing Features)
ByteDance announced Seedance 2.5 with 30-second native single-clip video, local edit modification, and up to 50 model references per generation. Google DeepMind invested 75 million dollars in A24 to co-develop AI tools for film production. Unity AI demoed a prompt-driven scene builder that constructs an entire wall of cliffs in seconds. 🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Prog
MidJourney Built a Full-Body Medical Scanner (Yes, Really) 👀
Midjourney announced a biomedical division and a full-body ultrasonic medical scanner that targets MRI-level detail in 60 seconds with no radiation. OpenAI shipped Record and Replay inside Codex, which lets you demo a workflow once and have the agent turn it into a reusable skill. And Z.ai released GLM 5.2, an open-source frontier-class model that benchmarks alongside Opus 4.8 at roughly one eight
NEW AI + 3D Workflow from Unreal Engine Teams! 🤯
The US government had forced Anthropic to pull Claude Fable 5 after Amazon found a jailbreak. Epic Games showcases their Artists workflow for creating Fortnite assets using AI. ElevenLabs Dubbing v2 ships 90 plus languages with your real voice preserved. And AMD unveiled the world's smallest AI dev system that runs 200 billion parameter models locally for under 4000 dollars.🔥 Ready to level up
Everything you need to know about Claude Mythos (Fable 5) 🤯
Anthropic released Mythos publicly this week as Fable 5, the same model from Project Glasswing now with cybersecurity, biology, chemistry, and model-distillation safeguards locked in. We walked through the best real examples from the internet, including the Stripe code migration, the Apollo control panel reconstruction, and Tarek's launch video edited entirely by Claude. And Dario published a poli
Apple's New Siri AI Is Running on Google's Gemini?!
Apple shipped Apple Intelligence at WWDC with a new Siri that uses personal context across native apps and runs on a foundation model distilled from Google's Gemini. OpenAI filed a confidential draft S1 with the SEC a week after Anthropic quietly filed theirs, and we walked through what an IPO actually means for the user. Claude Mythos may have already appeared on Microsoft Azure as Claude 5,
The Best Open-Source AI Image Model?
Ideogram shipped Ideogram 4.0, an open source image model that finally puts open weights on par with the closed frontier for professional work, with dense text rendering. Anthropic published a paper showing Claude now writes more than 80 percent of its internal code, and we walked the graph that proves it. And Founders Fund launched a Mafia show filmed at the Tosca Cafe in San Francisco, and the m
Unreal Engine 5.8 CRAZY Features 🤯
Epic Games dropped the Unreal Engine 5.8 preview, and it is stacked with updates that change real time work, from full body Mesh to MetaHuman and a production ready MegaLights to a new mesh terrain system and an official MCP server that lets AI agents work inside the editor. Then we broke down the Take-Two CEO's argument that AI is brilliant at making assets but cannot make hits, and we debate
AI Created an entire 3D Scene from an Image 👀
Higgsfield released SuperComputer, an AI agent that plans and creates product photos and videos for you using Claude Opus 4.7 and Higgsfield's pre-built skills. WorldLabs open sourced Image Blaster, a pipeline that turns a single reference photo into a fully interactive 3D environment with movable objects, Collider, and 3D Gaussian splat output. OpenAI dropped Codex into the ChatGPT mobile app
Google's New AI VIDEO MODEL & #1 TIP on How to get the BEST RESULTS from Claude & CHATGPT!
Google's Gemini Omni leaked online and it might be the first AI video model that gets text rendering right, including a professor writing mathematically accurate equations on a board. Unitree's GD-01, the same company that did the Chinese New Year robot fighting demo, dropped a mass-produced mecha suit weighing over 500 pounds at $650K. We share a workflow tip that swaps the default markdo
Trump Releases UFO Files 😮
The Pursue directive made 162 UFO and UAP files public on war.gov/ufo, covering 80 years of reports from NASA astronauts, FBI agents, US Navy pilots, and foreign governments. Figure released Helix 0.2 with two humanoid robots cleaning a bedroom in under two minutes with no central controller and no messages between them. Then we brought Chris from Polycam back on the show for a long conversation a
Blender is REJECTING AI Companies, and is UNITY Winning the Race?
Unity AI is launched publicly. We argue Unity is now meaningfully ahead of Unreal Engine in the AI race, and explain why the next generation of artists picks tools by who is moving fastest. Blender accepted a 240,000 euro annual donation from Anthropic, then walked it back after community backlash. Remotion's new HTML in Canvas feature is now inside Codex. Then we cover Ollama landing inside t
Claude is now INSIDE Blender, Photoshop, and Ableton 🔥
Anthropic dropped Claude for Creative Work, a set of official connectors that plug Claude directly into Blender, Adobe Creative Cloud, Ableton, Splice, Canva, SketchUp, and Resolume. They also became a corporate patron of Blender with a 240,000 euro donation. Stripe used their Sessions event to launch Stripe Projects, the Machine Payments Protocol, and the Link Wallet for Agents, that let AI agent
GPT Image 2.0 KILLED Nano Banana 🤯 ?
OpenAI's GPT Image 2.0 beating Nano Banana Pro on text rendering and character consistency. Autodesk Flow Studio adds AI rigging and neural layer rendering for an idea to rigged 3D character pipeline that runs in under an hour. HyperFrame and Remotion now generate motion graphics from a prompt.Chapters:00:00 Introduction03:58 GPT Image 2.0 First Tests and Use Cases28:01 Autodesk Flow Studio Ad
Marketing with Seedance 2.0 is EASY? [Higgsfield AI REVIEW]
Live demo of Higgsfield Marketing Studio powered by Seedance 2.0 testing product ads with known brands and our own fictional energy drink (what works, and what doesn't), and Diplo going on a podcast to talk about how AI is changing the music industry and why it applies to every creative field.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Maste
Bad Bunny used Unreal Engine at Coachella 👀
Bad Bunny using Unreal Engine 5 for a real-time character performance at Coachella driven by a live performer, factory workers in India wearing head-mounted cameras to train AI robots on hand movements without knowing they're training their replacements, and a new branding for the Amazon Rainforest created entirely from real satellite imagery of the Amazon River turned into typography.🔥 Ready to l
Cloning yourself can't be this REAL 🤯 (HeyGen Avatar V Review), Making Digital Humans using AI and more
A UK studio trained an AI model on 6 million face captures that can turn one photo into a full 3D head scan, HeyGen Avatar 5 letting you create a clone from 15 seconds of footage (we tested it live), Meta's Superintelligence Lab releasing their first model called Muse Spark, Seedance 2.0 finally available for everyone, and Anyma working on a new VFX heavy show.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign
Why Apple, Google, and NVIDIA Got This AI Before You ?!
Claude Mythos Preview finding thousands of critical security vulnerabilities in every major browser, operating system, and open source library that humans missed for up to 27 years. They are partnering with Apple, Google, NVIDIA, and Cisco to patch everything before public release. 🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Master Unreal Engine
The BEST AI tool for Artists 👀🔥
Live demo of Grok Imagine, the AI image and video generation platform we we think is the best ideation tool for artists and creatives right now. Real-time Pinterest-style image boards, infinite scroll generation, speed vs quality modes, one-click video from any image.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Master Unreal Engine 5 in 14 Days -
Seedance 2.0, AI Agents getting Faces & Voice, Google releasing their most intelligent open source model & OpenAI Bought TBPN
Seedance 2.0 finally available on every major platform but locked behind enterprise plans, AI agents getting faces and voices for real-time video meetings from Pika Labs, Google releasing Gemma 4 as their most intelligent open source model for free, and OpenAI acquiring TBPN.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Master Unreal Engine 5 in 1
$122 BILLION to make CHATGPT the AI Super App 👀
Oracle laying off 30,000 people and Jack Dorsey publishing an article called From Hierarchy to Intelligence about replacing middle managers with AI (Block already fired 40% of their workforce), OpenAI raising $122 billion to build the AI super app, and Tripo 3D as an AI tool that is actually helping 3D artists and game developers.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttp
Can we Create Quality Visuals and Music with AI?
Suno AI generating 7 million songs per day with 2 million paid users and $300 million in revenue, and a live demo testing Kling for VFX on Higgsfield to see if AI can actually create quality visual effects.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Master Unreal Engine 5 in 14 Days - $350 OFF (LIMITED TIME ONLY⏱️):https://learn.baddecisions.stu
The Most Powerful AI MODEL Leaked 👀
Anthropic accidentally leaking information about Claude Mythos, their most powerful model ever (a Cambridge researcher found 3,000+ unpublished files in a public database), Meta releasing TRIBE V2, a digital human brain that predicts how we respond to everything we see and hear (open source, someone already built an app with it), and a live demo of Freepik 3D scenes giving full camera control over
Why Claude AI is becoming #1 AI APP🔥?
Claude can now use your computer to complete tasks when you're not around, OpenAI shutting down Sora entirely and reallocating all resources to text and code, and Epic Games laying off over 1,000 people after Fortnite engagement declined since 2025.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ultimate AI Programhttps://ai.baddecisions.studio/⭐ Master Unreal Engine 5 in 14 Days - 50%OFF (LIMITE
Higgsfield AI releases their First AI Film and It's really GOOD??
Higgsfield releasing the world's first AI streaming platform with a 10-minute action series (great film, sketchy marketing), Halter putting AI-powered collars on 600,000 cows with a proprietary algorithm called Cowgorithm (Peter Thiel backing at $2B valuation), and Google dropping Stitch which tanked Figma's stock 10% — someone already connected it to Claude Code for full working websites.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5, Dune Part 3 and China's First Commercial Brain Chip 🤯
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 neural rendering has gamers furious (Jensen Huang says they're completely wrong), the Dune Part 3 trailer dropping with a film-shot look and the same release date as Avengers Doomsday, and China approving the world's first invasive brain chip for commercial sale in hospitals where doctors can prescribe it like medication.🔥 Ready to level up with AI? Sign up for the Ulti
ChatGPT made a Dog Cancer Vaccine and IT WORKED!
A tech entrepreneur with no biology background used ChatGPT, AlphaFold, and Grok to design a cancer vaccine for his dog (tumor shrank 75%), Pokemon Go players unknowingly generated 30 billion images now used to train delivery robots, and 4D Gaussian splats are streaming in real time in your browser.00:00 Introduction01:50 AI-Designed Cancer Vaccine for a Dog23:29 Pokemon Go Secretly Trained AI Rob
New Secret Weapon: AI-powered Cockroach Spies 🪰 🤯
NATO deploying AI-powered cockroach spies from Swarm Biotactics (cameras, sensors, microphones, radars on live cockroaches), Google Maps integrating Gemini with 300 million listed places, 500 million review contributors, and 20 years of structured data and a user on X creating a full game-ready character entirely with AI.00:00 Introduction01:51 NATO AI-Powered Cockroach Spies34:08 Google Maps AI U
Meta Bought a Social Media Where Humans Aren't Allowed
Meta acquiring MoldBook, the social media platform exclusively for AI agents where 1.6 million agents are inventing languages, and advertising to each other (humans can only observe), Kled AI raising $5.5 million to build the first human data marketplace where you get paid up to $7,000 to film your daily activities for AI training (backed by Waymo founder and Bernard Arnault's venture fund), a
Using AI in 3D Softwares just got EASIER
Maxon partnering with Tencent to bring Hunyuan 3D text-to-3D and image-to-3D inside Cinema4D, Eon Systems in San Francisco copying a fruit fly's entire brain — 125,000 neurons and 50 million synaptic connections — into a physics engine where it walks, eats, and grooms with 95% accuracy and zero training, and Replit CEO Amjad Massad explaining why not having a coding background is becoming an a
The Future of Creation with AI
Why nodes are not the future of AI creation and 3D viewport control is what's actually missing, and Luma AI dropping agents specifically built for creatives and artists that choose models, generate prompts, and build pipelines inside a collaborative board.00:00 Introduction02:12 The Future of Creation with AI with Bilawal 49:28 Luma Agents for Creatives and ArtistsPowered by Dell Pro Precision
Making 3D Assets just got FASTER & New AI Model Runs on Your Phone with No Internet for FREE
Autodesk Flow Studio launching Wonder 3D for text-to-3D and image-to-3D asset creation, Alibaba releasing Qwen 3.5 with a 0.8 billion parameter model that runs on your phone with no internet connection, Google dropping Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, and Apple announcing the MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM.00:00 Introduction03:01 Autodesk Flow Studio Wonder 3D16:56 Qwen 3.5 R
Anthropic FIGHTS with Trump & REPLACED by OpenAI in 24 hrs
Anthropic going to war with the US government over two guardrails (no mass surveillance, no autonomous weapons), Trump calling them a "radical woke company" and banning them, Sam Altman signing a deal with the Department of War within 24 hours. Then we get into Cortical Labs' CL1, a $35,000 biological computer with 200,000 living human brain cells that just learned to play Doom.01:58
Google's Nano Banana 2 Just Dropped & Jack Dorsey Laid Off 4,000 People
Google's Nano Banana 2 (half the API cost, real-time web integration, 30+ languages, and why it's about to disrupt creative agencies), Jack Dorsey laying off 4,000 people at Block while the company is profitable (and what this signals for every industry), Opus 3.0's retirement interview where Anthropic gave it a Substack blog, and Trellis 2.0 running locally.02:23 Nano Banana 2 by Goog
Rive comes to Unreal Engine, Netflix Uses AI generated Assets and Anthropic Caught DeepSeek Stealing from Claude
Rive coming to Unreal Engine (interactive 2D animation for games and motion graphics), Anthropic accusing DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and Minimax of stealing Claude through 24,000 fake accounts, Netflix using ComfyUI in multiple game titles, why boring industries are the biggest opportunity for AI, and a live demo of Qwen's 3D camera control model.00:56 Rive Comes to Unreal Engine04:23 Anthropic Acc
84% of Humans Have Never Used AI
Global AI Adoption (84% of humans haven't touched AI, only 0.04% are advanced users), Claude Code Security wiping $15 billion from cybersecurity stocks on Friday (and why it's a total overreaction), and a live comparison of Microsoft Trellis 2.0 vs Hunyuan for 3D asset generation using Kratos from God of War as a benchmark.00:00 Intro01:55 84% of Humans Have Never Used AI19:18 Claude Code Wiped $1
"Superintelligence by 2028", Sam Altman's Warning at the India AI Summit
Matthew McConaughey's viral AI warning to actors , Sam Altman's Superintelligence prediction at the India AI Summit, ElevenLabs becoming the first company to insure AI voice agents, PolyAI's Gordon Ramsay ad, Zara's AI virtual try-on, Fal's State of Generative Media report, and Google dropping Gemini 3.1 Pro and Pomeli.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:38 McConaughey's AI warning 10:14 AI hologram singer per
AI Is Changing Who Gets HIRED with Rourke Heath
Rourke Heath runs Gen HQ, one of the biggest creative AI education platforms, and work with companies like North Face, Vans, and Timberlands on how to use AI in their creative workflows.In this conversation, he breaks down his entire content pipeline (97 pieces a month with 3 editors), AI pre-production for client work and why he believes editors are the new creative directors.Learn Unreal Engine
Unity & Unreal Engine Racing to Add AI 🚀, Tesla CyberCab & Apple AI Wearables
Unity's massive AI announcement ahead of GDC, they're building no-code tools that let anyone prompt full games into existence. Five minutes before we went live, Epic Games announced they acquired Meshcapade, one of the best AI motion capture tools. We also cover Tesla's first production CyberCab, Chinese humanoid robots that went from barely moving to choreographed nunchuck routines in 12 months,
OpenClaw's Creator Just Joined OpenAI (What It Means)
Peter Steinberger, the mind behind OpenClaw, joined OpenAI to develop personal AI agents that can handle tasks from calendar management to smart home automation. We also cover legal challenges faced by ByteDance over Seedance 2.0, including cease and desist letters from Disney and other studios.00:56 – OpenClaw creator joins OpenAI21:09 – Is OpenClaw dead? The real concern27:22 – Disney & Holl
Something Big is Coming, Anthropic's $30B raise, and Blender's DLSS
An article warning about AI just went viral with over 80 million reads. Anthropic raised $30 billion at a $380 billion valuation. And Blender might finally have real-time viewport rendering with DLSS. 01:05 - The Viral AI Article (80M Views)14:02 - Anthropic's $30B Raise & $380B Valuation23:33 - Blender DLSS: Real-Time Rendering Powered by Dell Pro PrecisionLearn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $30
Your Personal Data Is Being Sold with Caitlin "Cybersecurity Girl"
Caitlin Sarian (aka "Cybersecurity Girl") is one of the most recognized cybersecurity educators online (1.2M+ followers). She previously led TikTok’s Global Cybersecurity Advocacy & Culture work, and spent ~10 years in cybersecurity and privacy across consulting and leadership rolesWe talk about the simple security habits that actually matter (passwords, passkeys, and the right kind of 2FA), h
Higgsfield AI Banned on X, Seedance 2.0 Goes Viral, Epic vs Google $800M Deal
Higgsfield AI’s X account just got suspended (what happened and why creators are calling them out). Seedance 2.0’s viral AI generated videos and what they really mean for creators. Plus, Epic Games & Google’s secret $800M deal revealed in federal court and why it matters for Fortnite, and Unreal Engine.02:00 Higgsfield AI Get BANNED?19:22 Seedance 2.0 the Best AI Model Yet?32:08 Epic Game &
#78 Kill Self-Doubt FOREVER with Dr. Shade Zahrai
Dr. Shadé Zahrai is a behavioral researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and leading authority on confidence and self-doubt. With a background as a corporate lawyer and an MBA and PhD in organizational behavior, she has designed transformative programs for Fortune 500 companies.In this episode Dr. Shadé Zahrai shares insights on the importance of self-trust and how it can transform yo
#77 Give me 60 mins, I’ll show you how to 10X your Client
Vaas aka Post processed is an automotive CGI artist behind Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Formula 1 commercials, all made possible from creating content online. We talked about how he landed his dream clients, and got hired.We go deep on which platform is better, YouTube vs Instagram vs LinkedIn, why technical understanding about filmmaking is important, and how to deal with clients. If you’re a CGI a
#76 No BS Conversation about AI & ARTISTS with Jess Wiseman
Jess Wiseman is a multidisciplinary artist and creative director known for her storytelling, design, and her raw, honest reflections on the creative journey. In this episode, Jess opens up about fear, identity, burnout, obsession, comparison, reinvention, and how she built a career by posting consistently, experimenting publicly, and rebuilding herself from the inside out.We go deep on creativity,
#75 How AI Is Transforming Filmmaking & VFX with Nikola Todorovic
Nikola Todorovic is the Co-Founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, which is one of the most groundbreaking AI companies transforming the future of filmmaking.In this episode, Nikola opens up about building an AI startup from scratch, surviving the early chaos of generative AI, and why he believes the future belongs to creators. We go deep on AI, tech, creativity, entrepreneurship, mental
#74 You’re One Upload Away From Changing Your Life (But Most Never Do It) with Brandon Lerry
Brandon Lerry is a 3D Artist and Filmmaker who went from creating spec ads in his bedroom to working with big brands like BMW. Known online as Lunchbox, Brandon blends cinematic storytelling with Unreal Engine to craft visually stunning automotive commercials that blur the line between real and digital.In this episode, Brandon sits down with us to share:• How a posting on social media changed his
#73 The Artist who REJECTED $5 MILLION DOLLARS with Cory Williams
Cory Williams is a creator, storyteller, and OG Youtuber. He is the mind behind Silly Crocodile , a kids show on Youtube with millions of views. In this episode, Cory sits down with us to talk about turning down a $5 million offer for his series, the lessons behind that decision, and how Unreal Engine and real-time animation are changing the future for independent creators. We also dive into the p
#72 The Fastest Way to Win as an Artist in 2025 with Winbush & Mathias
Jonathan Winbush and Mathias Omotola are two names that carry weight in the world of 3D and motion graphics. Winbush has built a reputation as a leader in motion graphics working with Unreal Engine, while Mathias is both a 3D artist and a best-selling author who has been instrumental in building creative communities and guiding artists through the fast-changing landscape of design and storytell
#71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick
Jim Geduldick has been behind some of the biggest productions in Hollywood, bringing together his background in cinematography, VFX, and tech. He’s one of the go-to voices in virtual production using tools like Unreal Engine to change how films, shows, and even live events come to life. Jim’s career sits right at the intersection of filmmaking and innovation, making him a key figure in how the ind
#70 Blender Guru: The PROVEN way to WIN as a 3D Artist in 2025
Andrew Price, better known as Blender Guru is one of the most influential educators in the 3D world. What began as a YouTube channel teaching the basics of Blender has evolved into a global classroom, guiding millions of artists through tutorials. His iconic Donut Tutorial has become a rite of passage for beginners. He is back for round 2 to the Bad Decisions Podcast.In this episode, Andrew sits d
#69 The Man Behind Blender, Ton Roosendaal
Ton Roosendaal is the Founder of Blender, the world’s leading open-source 3D software. What started as an in-house tool at his animation studio has grown into a global movement, used by millions of artists, animators, and studios. Blender’s influence spans from indie creators to blockbuster productions, with tools that rival and often surpass industry giants.In this episode, Ton talked about the o
#68 Rebūke on Making World-Famous Music, Visuals, & the Creative Process
Rebūke is an Irish DJ and music producer. He's worked with some of the biggest names in electronic music including deadmau5 and Anyma, creating tracks like the global hit "Syren," featured on Anyma’s album Genesys. Rebūke's debut album, The World of Era, popped off with "Endless" a collaboration with deadmau5 and Ed Graves, highlighting his unique beats and signature vibe.In this episode, he talke
#67 How ONE man can create Hollywood Level VFX with Shutter Authority with Shutter Authority
Raghav—better known as Shutter Authority — is a filmmaker and VFX artist whose cinematic short films have attracted over 4.85 million YouTube subscribers. Collaborating with major brands like Lenovo, Netflix, Google, Epic Games, and more, he's made his mark by blending action-packed storytelling with stunning visual effects.In this episode, Raghav shares his incredible journey from dropping out of
#66 This ONE Skill Will Make You Unstoppable with Roberto Nickson
Roberto P. Nickson, aka @rpn , is a digital creator and entrepreneur. As the founder of Eluna AI and Metav3rse, Roberto has built a massive following by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology. From collaborating with Meta, Instagram, and Adobe, to shaping the future of content creation through cutting-edge tools, Roberto shares his insights on where tech is headed and how creato
#65 How to Position Yourself for Massive SUCCESS in 2025 with Maha Abouelenein
Maha Abouelenin has built the personal brands of giants—working with Gary Vee, Google, Netflix, and the biggest names in business. As one of the most influential voices in global PR, she knows exactly how to turn stories into impact and opportunities into success.In this episode, Maha reveals the secrets behind powerful personal branding, the mindset shifts needed to break through self-doubt, and
#64 Ex-Google Exec Reveals The Shocking Truth About AI with Mo Gawdat
Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X, an AI expert, and a best-selling author. He has been recognized for his early whistleblowing on AI's unregulated development and has become one of the most globally consulted experts on the topic. With years of experience in tech, he’s now dedicated to helping the world understand how AI is evolving and what it means for humanity.In this
#63 AI is changing ANIMATION Forever with Move AI CEO
Tino Millar is the Co-founder & CEO of Move AI, a company using artificial intelligence to capture human motion from video—no suits, no sensors, just videos. Move AI is making high-quality motion capture more accessible for creators in gaming, film, and sports.
In this episode, Tino breaks down the future of AI-driven motion capture, its impact on content creation, and how it’s revolutionizin
#62 Building Epidemic Sound into a Billion-Dollar Company with Oscar Höglund
Oscar Höglund, Co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, is leading one of the world’s largest music and sound effects libraries. The platform's music now soundtracks videos that amass a staggering 2.5 billion views daily on YouTube and TikTok alone. Oscar's innovative approach has not only empowered creators worldwide but also attracted substantial investments, such as a $450 million funding
#61 How is Gawx so CREATIVE ?
Gawx, artist and filmmaker, has rapidly gained prominence on YouTube through his distinctive blend of illustration and cinematography. His channel, Gawx Art, boasts over 2.3 million subscribers, captivated by his unique cartoons and cinematic style. Beyond digital platforms, Gawx has custom-designed items such as sneakers and skateboard decks, showcasing his versatility and creative reach.
In thi
#60 How TECH is Transforming Live Shows with Joris Corthout
Joris Corthout, CEO of Prismax, has been instrumental in revolutionizing the technology behind some of the largest live events. Under his leadership, Prismax has been the exclusive content and live video operator for Tomorrowland since 2014, delivering immersive experiences for one of the world's most renowned music festivals.
We discussed the evolution of immersive technologies, particularly in
#59 The Importance of Visuals at EDM Events with Sean Bowes
Sean Bowes is a concert visual designer specializing in creating impactful animation and real-time content that elevates live music experiences. He has worked as a house VJ at major festivals such as EDC Vegas, Orlando, Mexico, and China, Rolling Loud Thailand, and various Insomniac events like Escape and Beyond Wonderland. Sean has also created animated visuals for top-tier artists, including Sha
#58 Filmmaking without Hollywood BUDGETS with William Baker
William H Baker is an independent Filmmaker (aka. Pro Improviser) who is known for his inventive recreations of iconic movie scenes using practical effects and everyday materials. His Youtube channel features projects like replicating the nuclear explosion from "Oppenheimer" without CGI, which has garnered millions of views. William's innovative approach has attracted a substantial following, with
#57 The Founder who AUTOMATED Content Creation using AI with Varun Mayya
Varun Mayya is an entrepreneur and content creator known for his work in the technology and education sectors. He’s grown by 100,000 followers in the last 30 days and gets 60+ million views per month using his AI clone.
@VarunMayya founded Aeos Labs, a startup that handles everything from product development to marketing. Additionally, he helps entrepreneurs build software, content, small compan
#56 Making VIRAL 3D VFX Videos with Neoliptus
Neo is a Creative Director and VFX Artist who has worked with Top-Tier brands and celebrities like Netflix, Will Smith, David Guetta, PlayStation and many more! Neo 's unique artistic style stands out so much so that it has gathered millions of views across all social media platforms. In this episode, we dive deep into Neo's journey and also talk about how he developed his unique style, his approa
#55 Cinematography & Virtual Production in Unreal Engine with Matt Workman
Matt Workman is a cinematographer and virtual production pioneer, known for his viral videos showcasing Unreal Engine, Metahumans, motion capture, and cutting-edge virtual production tools. He’s also the creator of Cine Tracer, an innovative software that empowers filmmakers to plan and visualize scenes with ease. Through his YouTube channel, @CinematographyDatabase and other social media platform
#54 Is AI-Generated Art Really "ART" ? with Tyler
Tyler Bernabe is an A.I. Director, Content Creator, and Head of Social Strategy & Content Marketing at Civitai, a social platform designed to boost the creation, education, and exploration of AI-generated media. With over 8 million views on his content, Tyler's work has garnered significant attention, including collaborations with the likes of Anyma & Grimes, creating stunning visuals
#53 Making Live Concert Visuals and Working with Afterlife with Jascha
Jascha Süss is a digital artist and VJ. He has collaborated with renowned international artists like Tale of Us and Kruder & Dorfmeister to create visuals for live shows. He also shares behind-the-scenes content and educational tips on his social media channels, inspiring a growing global audience.
Episode 53 Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:14 What is the role of a VJ?
00:04:08 Jasch
#52 The Animation Industry is COLLAPSING with Zach Mulligan
Zach Mulligan is a 3D animator with over a decade of experience in Hollywood working at studios such as DreamWorks Animation. He has worked on movies like The Bad Guys, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Black Adam, and The Flash. On his channel @NoTheRobot , he has captivated a huge audience online by breaking down animated films and addressing problems in the industry!
Episode 52 Timestamps:
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#51 How Blender 3D Changed SMEAF's Life
Smeaf is an phenomenal 3D artist and master in Blender. @Smeaf has built an impressive YouTube community boasting 220k subscribers and tons of popular courses on Skillshare. While entertaining, Smeaf empowers a new generation of 3D Artists with Blender superpowers through breakdowns and tutorials.
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#50 Houdini FX, Online 3D Schools, and Entrepreneurship with Urban Bradesko
Urban Bradesko, also known as "The Explosion Guy," , A master of Houdini FX. He is a renowned VFX artist and entrepreneur who has collaborated with industry giants like Netflix, Epic Games, Blizzard, Bethesda. As the founder of Double Jump Academy, he empowers aspiring artists through one of the top online platforms for VFX and CGI training.
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#49 Sketchfab's Origin and Epic Games Acquisition with Alban Denoyel
Alban Denoyel is the co-founder and former CEO of Sketchfab, the leading platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering 3D content. Launched in 2012, Sketchfab allows creators to upload, view, and share 3D files online. It's often described as a "YouTube for 3D files," providing tools for users to explore and interact with 3D models in real-time without downloading any special sof
#48 The Art of Cinematography: Inside 'The Creator' with Oren Soffer
Oren Soffer is a cinematographer best known for his work on the science fiction film "The Creator." He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty' and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. Additionally, Oren has shot hundreds of commercials and music videos for a variety of clients, including
#47 The Ultimate Entrepreneurial Journey with Joey Korenman
Joey Korenman is the founder and head instructor for School of Motion, an online school for Motion Designers all over the world. Before finding his true calling as an educator, he was a working Motion Designer for over a decade, climbing the ranks from junior artist to freelancer to studio head and back to freelancer. Since founding School of Motion, he has dedicated his time to teaching aspiring
#46 Things you MUST DO as an Artist in 2024 with EJ & Winbush
This is the first time we are having two guests on the Bad Decisions Podcast and also the first time we are having two returning guests. We had two of the most well-known motion graphic artists and respected educators in the 3D space, EJ Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush.
EJ is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of eyedesyn . He has worked on a wide array of projects including C
#45 Wren on Making Viral VFX Videos, and Life at Corridor
Wren Weichman is a VFX artist, filmmaker, and YouTuber, known for his exceptional talents in visual effects and storytelling. As a member of Corridor Digital, he has worked on numerous projects such as "Mario Skate" and "Nerf Drone," garnering millions of views.
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#44 Quitting Everything for your Dream with the CEO of Greyscalegorilla
Nick Campbell is the Founder of Greyscalegorilla, a platform known for its high-quality 3D assets and having Microsoft, ESPN, and Sony among its clients. He initiated the company independently and has since scaled it significantly over the years. Greyscalegorilla facilitates 3D artists in creating realistic renders efficiently across platforms such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, and Unreal Engine
#43 Genius Storytelling using Blender with Hallie Tut
Hallie Tut is a Toronto-based content creator with a unique storytelling style who has attracted millions to her Instagram and Tiktok. She uses Blender to create the worlds from her stories and then places herself inside those worlds to tell the stories. Hallie began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker, collaborating with rappers such as KILLY, Danny Brown, Lil Yachty, and Post Malone. Her
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