Ep.61—Live Visual AI AMA: You Asked. And We Went There.

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Jan 10, 2026

Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn tackle the messy reality of visual AI in a candid AMA format. They dive into the implications of Midjourney v8 and the essential role of edit models. The hosts debate the merits of workflows using Nano Banana Pro versus Midjourney. Exciting discussions unfold on tool overload, creative paralysis, and the realism of AI-generated motion, along with insights on budgeting for creators. They ponder the future of creative AI, emphasizing the importance of decision frameworks and the evolving landscape of visual tools.

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Temper Expectations For MidJourney V8

MidJourney V8 hype should be tempered because timing and scope remain uncertain.
Drew and Rory expect edit-models and UI changes but advise a wait-and-see approach.

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Edit Models Are Table Stakes

Edit-capable models are rapidly becoming a required feature across image tools.
Rory says stronger control in edits is now more important than purely aesthetic improvements.

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Split Workflows Between MJ And Nano

Combine tools: start in MidJourney for composition then edit in Nano Banana Pro for tight control.
Or generate clean assets in Nano Banana Pro and refine later in MidJourney depending on the use case.

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Episode 61 turns the Midjourney Fast Hours mic over to the audience.Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn go fully live for an AMA that exposes where visual AI actually stands right now. Not the hype decks, but the messy, useful, (occasionally) frustrating truth.They break down what Midjourney v8 really signals, why the long-awaited edit model has become table stakes, and how Nano Banana Pro quietly changed everyone’s workflow whether they admit it or not. They debate node-based canvases like Weavy and FreePik Spaces, talk through Kling vs Veo 3 vs Runway for motion, and unpack why so many tools feel powerful yet exhausting at the same time.Along the way, they tackle...creative paralysisnegative promptingresolution mythsvideo realismpricing chaostool fatigueand the uncomfortable reality that AI creativity is now limited more by decision-making than by capability.It’s candid and opinionated. And it’s exactly the conversation most AI creatives are already having in their heads.If you’re using Midjourney, Nano Banana Pro, Weavy, Kling, Veo 3, or just trying to stay sane in the visual AI arms race, this episode is required listening.--⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour(s)00:00 – We’re live, welcome to Episode 6102:45 – What this AMA will really focus on04:14 – From LinkedIn Lives to a full podcast05:34 – Midjourney V8 expectations vs reality08:05 – MJ vs Nano Banana Pro workflows10:15 – Resolution, text, and why pixels matter13:26 – Seadream 4 vs 4.5 honest reactions15:15 – Runway 4.5 and the Nvidia signal17:59 – Grok as a sleeper visual AI platform19:42 – Is Midjourney falling behind?22:29 – Edit models as non-negotiable24:04 – Node-based tools and FreePik Spaces28:07 – Camera control and multi-angle tools31:27 – Tool overload and UX fatigue36:43 – Creative paralysis and decision overload41:33 – Gating content, growth tactics, and trust44:44 – X vs LinkedIn for AI discovery49:11 – Are LoRAs still relevant?54:40 – FreePik Variations first impressions56:08 – How much creators actually spend monthly01:02:49 – 3D workflows and what’s coming next01:10:10 – Strategy vs experimentation for teams01:15:03 – Transitioning from image to video01:20:21 – Motion capture, Kling, Veo 301:22:21 – Has AI killed the creative muse?01:28:13 – Was learning to prompt a waste of time?01:31:56 – Dance realism and motion problems01:34:21 – Where creative AI goes next01:36:00 – Biggest breakthroughs of 202501:39:11 – Negative prompting and visual defaults01:46:21 – Final thoughts and what’s next