The "Ping Pong" AI Prompting Method That Makes AI Work 10x Better with Chris Mercer

Jun 4, 2025

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of new AI tools and unsure about how to use them effectively for your podcast? Today, Chris Mercer and I break down the real game changer. It’s not about which tool you use–it’s about shifting how you think about AI and getting crystal clear on the results you want.

We dive deep into the strategy behind working with AI, not just telling it what to do, but partnering with it to do the heavy lifting–from research to crafting compelling podcast topics and questions. Chris shares how creating a custom AI “virtual team member” can change the way you prep your interviews forever, saving you hours and leveling up your content.

If you want to stop chasing shiny tools and start mastering AI to work smarter, not harder, this episode will give you the blueprint to get started. Don’t miss the link to the “ping pong prompting” method, the secret sauce to making AI work for you and your team.

Listen now and start owning your AI strategy.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 The frustrating whirlwind of AI tools: Why nothing stays the same

02:02 The mindset shift that transformed our entire AI approach

03:07 Why treating AI like a regular tool is holding you back

04:12 The surprising human analogy that changed everything

06:58 How to get crystal clear on your AI results (demo)

26:55 How to start working with AI, not just telling it what to do

29:36 Deep Research Mode: Let AI crawl hundreds of sites while you relax

39:01 Automating guest prep: What your AI researcher will deliver

44:53 The "Ping Pong" AI Prompting Method