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AI Explored

Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner—AI marketing 116 episodes Latest May 26, 2026

This is the podcast for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to know how to use AI. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover practical and actionable ways to put AI to work. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/aipod.

Episodes

Getting Started with Codex by OpenAI: The Future of Business Jun 9, 2026 00:51:57 Wondering how to set Open AI’s Codex up and connect it to your tech stack? I interview Karl Yeh to discover how to use Codex to automate business workflows, no coding background required.What OpenAI’s Codex Is and Isn’tHow to Download and Deploy OpenAI CodexWhat You Need to Know About Security and OpenAI CodexHow to Use Skills and Plugins to Let Codex Execute Recurring Business ProcessesH
AI for Better Ad Creative: 3 Steps to Better Results Jun 2, 2026 00:45:32 Struggling to combat ad fatigue without burning out your design team? I interview Fraser Cottrell to discover a three-step system for using AI to produce high-quality image and video ad creative at scale.Build Your Brand Knowledge Base With Deep ResearchTrain a Claude Project on Your BrandGenerate Ad Copy With ClaudeBrainstorm and Generate Ad Images and Prompts With ClaudeGenerate Ad Imag
The Outlier Video Method: Using AI to Study What Works and Create Your Own May 26, 2026 00:46:48 Want to use AI to scale video content research and production? I interview Sandy Lee to discover how to use Claude Code to create an AI system that will produce videos that attract your ideal audience.Developing Your Ideal Customer Profile & Content Pillars With AIResearching YouTube Content With AIAnalyzing the Outlier Video With AICrafting Your Hook and Scripting a New Video in Your
Building Portable AI Workflows That You Can Take Anywhere May 19, 2026 00:47:18 Is your entire AI workflow built around one platform? I interview Nicole Leffer to discover how to build AI workflows that aren't tied to any single platform.Why Portable AI Workflows MatterHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With SkillsHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With External StorageHow to Create AI Workflow Portability With ExcelGuest: Nicole Leffer | Show Notes: socialmedi
Upscaling Your People: Advanced AI Training May 12, 2026 00:46:21 Have you invested in AI training only to watch people quietly go back to their old habits within weeks? I interview John Munsell discover a structured framework you can model for transitioning your team from basic AI users to strategic AI users.Why Advanced Employee Training Benefits Businesses More Than Large-Scale AI InitiativesEstablishing Two Types of Governance Before You Begin Train
Claude Code for Everyone: How to Get Started May 5, 2026 00:44:31 Want to build your own custom AI tools and automations, but don’t have coding or developer experience? I interview Tyler Reed to discover how to set up Claude Code and build your first automation.How to Set Up Claude Code Step by StepWorking With Claude Code: The BasicsWorking With Claude Code: Advanced FeaturesBuilding Your First Automation With Claude Code: Google Calendar and TelegramG
Intro to Claude Cowork: How to Get Started Apr 28, 2026 00:43:20 Are you looking for a way to get actual work done with AI without micromanaging every step of in chat? I interview Dan Nestle about using Claude Cowork.4 Claude Cowork Use CasesThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to Download and Install Claude CoworkConnecting Cowork to a Claude ProjectUsing Connectors in CoworkUsing Skills in CoworkUsing Plugins in CoworkGuest: Dan Nestle | Show Notes: socialmed
Getting Started With OpenClaw: Step-by-Step to Your First Bot Apr 21, 2026 00:46:23 Want to build custom AI agents and bots, but worried the process is too technical? I interview Mike Russell about how to use OpenClaw to build AI agents and bots, no coding required.What Is OpenClaw and What It Can DoExamples of OpenClaw AgentsThe Beginner-Friendly Guide to OpenClaw SetupCreating Your First Bot With OpenClaw: Gmail TriageGuest: Mike Russell | Show Notes: socialmediaexamin
Advanced AI Deep Research: Uncover Insights Your Competitors Are Missing Apr 14, 2026 00:46:57 Are you spending days trying to keep up with everything happening in your industry? Wondering how to make faster, better-informed decisions without drowning in research? To discover how to use AI deep research to compress days of analysis into hours, which tools work best and why, and a proven framework for crafting prompts that deliver expert-level insights, I interview Natalie MacNeil.G
AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos Apr 7, 2026 00:44:41 Are you avoiding video because you think the production is too time consuming or expensive? Want to use AI video tools to create and edit quality marketing videos? To discover a step-by-step breakdown of the video editing workflow, the specific AI tools that handle each stage, and how to put it all together to cut your editing time by as much as 90%, I interview Greg Preece.Guest: Greg Pr
How to Gain Superpowers With AI Mar 31, 2026 00:45:23 Tired of not seeing real results from AI experiments in your day-to-day work? Wondering how to use AI to fundamentally change the way you work? To discover the five-step ADOPT framework that turns scattered AI experimentation into a structured, sustainable approach to using AI to change how you work, I interview Tim Cakir.Guest: Tim Cakir | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a99Review ou
How Real-Time Data Unlocks 100X AI Performance Mar 24, 2026 00:42:01 Are you still manually copying data into your AI tools every time you need an analysis? Do you keep uploading the same files to Claude or ChatGPT only to find they're already outdated by the time you need them again? To discover how to connect live data to your AI tools for real-time intelligence, I interview Ryan Staley.Guest: Ryan Staley | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/a98Review o

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