

Voze and Iticci: The AI Spelling Challenge
May 9, 2025
This week, the hosts dive into the quirky behavior of seagulls at the Vatican amidst a papal election. They hilariously explore AI's struggles with spelling names and share personal anecdotes about a side-splitting trip to Philadelphia. The nostalgia hits as they binge-watch 'Friends,' reflecting on emotional connections and Matthew Perry's legacy. The discussion also touches on sitcom origins, and they reveal a great deal on a Guardians of the Galaxy movie bundle, blending humor with insights on modern tech and entertainment.
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AI Misspells Their Names Often
- AI transcription often mishears and misspells both John Voorhees and Federico Viticci's names repeatedly.
- Different AI transcription tools like Whisper and Gemini produce unique and different sets of errors.
Wayward Pines Audiobook Road Trip
- John Voorhees listened to "Wayward Pines" audiobook during a long car trip and enjoyed its mysterious storyline.
- The book touches themes like free will, survival, and creating utopian communities.
Choose Audiobook Purchase Wisely
- If you listen to few audiobooks a year, consider buying audiobooks individually instead of a subscription.
- Apple Books allows buying audiobooks without commitment unlike Audible's subscription model.