You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes Lachlan Patterson
Sep 17, 2025
Comedian Lachlan Patterson shares hilarious mishaps from traveling in Mexico, highlighting the joys of language barriers. The conversation dives into the trust issues around fake podcast invitations and AI's role in deception. They explore the emotional complexities of AI and its parallels with human relationships. Patterson reflects on his comedy journey at 51, revealing the struggles of authenticity and connections. The laughs continue with thoughts on newborns in films, criticizing the unrealistic portrayals in entertainment.
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Scammed By Too-Perfect Podcast Invites
- Lachlan and Pete share being targeted by fake AI-sounding podcast invites and scams.
- They describe emails that were overly flattering and likely AI‑generated, warning to be cautious.
AI Has No Human Downtime
- Pete Holmes and Lachlan observe that AI lacks continuous subjective time and 'downtime' between prompts.
- That difference means AI won't experience human-like desires or schemes that arise in idle moments.
Own Small Moments Deliberately
- Treat every small interaction as your life because how you do small things reflects your whole character.
- Show ownership in mundane moments to make ordinary encounters meaningful and memorable.