PodCraft by Alitu: Honing the Craft of Podcasting Protecting Your Creative Brain in the Age of AI
Dec 22, 2025
The hosts explore the delicate balance between using AI as a creative aid versus letting it overshadow human thought. They highlight the importance of reflective thinking and 'thinking walks' in fostering creativity. The conversation delves into practical advice on conducting co-hosted interviews, ensuring smooth communication. Listeners also get insight into a new podcast launch challenge, along with tips on home studio setups, including camera and lighting recommendations to elevate video content.
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Protect Slow Thinking From Instant AI
- Rapid AI feedback can erode the slow, iterative thinking that builds distinctive big ideas.
- Use AI as a collaborator but preserve deliberate, unhurried thinking time to protect originality.
Save AI For Episodes, Reflect On Bigger Projects
- Reserve AI for shorter projects like episode planning and use slower methods for big-picture work.
- For new shows or products, prioritise deliberate reflection before unleashing AI idea floods.
Golf Channel Strategy Shaped By AI Questions
- Colin used AI to build a content strategy for a golf channel by giving it audience info and frameworks.
- The AI questioned his uniqueness and forced him to sharpen audience and pitch decisions.