This Day in AI Podcast Gemini 3 Flash, GPT-Image-1.5, Skills vs MCPs, and Our 2025 Model Reviews - EP99.29
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Dec 23, 2025 This week's discussion dives into the impressive Gemini 3 Flash, deemed cheap, fast, and surprisingly smart. They compare GPT Image 1.5 to Nano Banana Pro, revealing Google's edge in image tasks. FireCrawl Agent is introduced as a game-changing research tool with reliable decision-making. The hosts explore the new paradigm of Skills versus MCPs, detailing practical applications for enterprises. Wrapping up, they recap their best and worst models of 2025 and make bold predictions about the landscape in 2026—all wrapped in a festive holiday spirit!
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Shipping Models From The Beach
- Chris Sharkey described shipping Gemini 3 Flash from a beach and struggling with a logo mismatch due to poor eyesight.
- The story highlights the real-world scramble of deploying models while on holiday.
Flash-Level Models Punch Above Weight
- Gemini 3 Flash is a cheap, fast mid-range model that often matches Pro-level intelligence in practice.
- Michael Sharkey and Chris Sharkey found it more reliable and better at tool-calling than some Frontier models.
Image Models Compete On Reliability
- GPT Image-1.5 improved ChatGPT image capability but trails Nano Banana Pro on reliability and character consistency.
- The hosts note users will stick with whichever produces the better results despite similar availability.