The AI Podcast Episode 1,001: Lessons From an AI Milestone
Dec 12, 2025
In this milestone reflection, the host shares valuable insights gained over the years. He highlights his journey from launching as ChatGPT to the evolution of the show’s branding. Memorable interviews with industry leaders like Oculus's co-founder are discussed, showcasing the show's growth strategy. Emphasizing the importance of consistency over innate talent, he celebrates the community's role in shaping the content. Excitement for future episodes and breakthroughs adds a hopeful tone to this engaging recap.
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Humble Podcast Origins
- Jaeden Schafer explains how the show began as ChatGPT and grew from early experiments into a daily AI resource.
- He used the podcast to learn, onboard users to his product AI Box, and rode organic search growth to scale the audience.
High-Frequency Early Episodes
- Early on Jaeden published many episodes daily, covering every AI news item and FAQs using ChatGPT for help.
- That high-frequency output accelerated growth and answered basic listener questions about ChatGPT monetization and use.
AI's Value Is Human-Defined
- Jaeden observes that AI's value depends entirely on the people using it and the problems they solve.
- He notes creators and users remain humble and iterate when models fail, forming a strong feedback loop for improvement.