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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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ANECDOTE

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

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.
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