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Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 28min

Midjourney Video is HERE—Nerds React + New SREF System Chop-Up

Laughter fills the air as Rory’s parents cheer in the background! Drew proudly shows off his new Midjourney tattoo while the hosts dive into the surprise launch of AI video tools. They explore amazing features like seamless auto-prompt and the intuitive 4-grid video preview. The chat highlights the remarkable quality and motion settings that redefine video creation, and Drew hilariously finds a way to get featured. This exciting update may just reignite your passion for AI!
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Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 14min

Midjourney Lawsuit, Video Leaks, and New --SRef System

Drew and Rory spiral through the Disney + Universal vs. Midjourney lawsuit, throw some shade at corporate legal strategy, and explore why this could weirdly help Midjourney in the long run. They go deep on the upcoming Midjourney video feature (yes, angle changes confirmed), dissect the new --sref update and moodboard upgrades, and test out video upscaling tools and Runway’s new chat interface live on-air.You’ll hear predictions, contradictions, AI-fueled ranting, a nun with a flamethrower, and some unfiltered Father's Day feels.Somewhere in there, they even hit 20K subscribers. Warning: You may leave this episode convinced you're in a simulation.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour[00:00] The Lawsuit Heard ‘Round the AI World[02:15] Disney, Universal, and a Legal Strategy Smelling Fishy[05:00] Fan Art, Fair Use, and the Star Wars Double Standard[08:50] Why Midjourney Might Win Even If It Loses[13:30] U.S. Bill Says: “No AI Regulation for 10 Years”[15:00] Midjourney Video Is (Almost) Here[16:45] First Reactions to Ranking Party Videos[18:00] Motion vs. Style: Where Midjourney Might Win[21:00] Comparing Video Tools: Runway, Frames, and Coherence Woes[25:00] 4D AI Video and Simulation Vibes[29:45] Midjourney Video Details (5-Second Clips, Angle Change, V7 Compatibility)[32:00] Image Quality vs. Resource Allocation Worries[34:45] Style Reference (SREF) Update Breakdown[36:10] Moodboard Upgrades and the Return of SRF Fun[38:30] Rating Party #2: Wonkier, Weirder, Better?[41:30] Topaz Astra vs. Starlight: Video Upscaling Just Got Real[44:00] Face Lines, Forehead Fails, and Realism Woes[46:00] Runway Korea Drops Its Own Image Model[49:15] Runway's New Chat Interface in Action[51:00] Voice Prompting vs. Typing [53:50] Midjourney Fast Hours Hits 20K Subs 🎉[56:10] Runway Speed Issues and Prompt Iteration[58:45] Runway Tips + Reference Hack[01:00:00] That Yellow Hue Problem and a Fix?[01:03:10] Photoshop Replacements and Weevy Praise[01:05:45] AI Burnout and Bigfoot Blowing Up Campfires[01:07:10] Google + Veo 3’s Hybrid Film Project[01:09:00] Final Thoughts, Tribeca, and Father's Day Love
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Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 13min

Can Midjourney Actually Compete in Video? + Sref & Monetization Talk

Drew forgot his hat. Rory got recognized by voice alone. And somehow, this spirals into one of the most insightful, chaotic, and weirdly therapeutic episodes of Midjourney Fast Hours yet.This week, your two favorite Midjourney degenerates talk AI's messy evolution, why --sref still hits, and what to really expect from Midjourney’s upcoming video model (spoiler: temper your expectations, but get excited anyway). They go deep on the “magic” Midjourney still has, how it’s quietly winning by being fun, and the lesser-known ways people are turning AI content into passive income.There’s also a live yearbook unboxing, a nostalgic look at 8fps video from 2023, and at least three moments where someone says, “we’re not shills… but also, please sponsor us.”Welcome to the pod that’s equal parts therapy session, product breakdown, and test lab.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour[00:00] Childhood Hat Trauma & Hairline Insecurities[02:40] Feeling Swamped by AI Everything[05:00] Choosing What Tools to Actually Keep Up With[06:25] The Most Open Dev Teams in AI Right Now[08:10] Midjourney Listener Recognition IRL[10:50] The Great Freepik Pivot (RIP Stock Photography)[14:30] Traditional Creatives Are Entering the AI Chat[16:50] Why Video Still Isn’t for Everyone[18:40] The Playground Mentality Behind Midjourney[20:10] Midjourney as a Post-Work Creative Brain Dump[21:40] Runway, Tribeca & the Real Momentum Shift[23:10] Not Shills… but Midjourney Should Sponsor Us[25:45] Monetizing Midjourney in 2025: Then vs. Now[28:00] The Rise of AI Clippers and Remix Culture[31:00] Passive Income Mindset for Creatives[33:00] Affiliate Marketing: The Real AI Monetization Lane[36:00] Office Hours: Midjourney’s Video Model Breakdown[40:00] Will MJ Video Match Its Image Model’s Magic?[44:50] Conversation Mode: Underhyped but Solid[47:00] Pose Control: Mechanics > Actions[49:20] Why Most People Give Up on Precision Prompting[51:20] Midjourney Video Wishlist (Stylize, SREF, UX)[55:30] Live Yearbook Unboxing + Book Hoarder Confessions[58:15] Nostalgia Check: Watching 2023 Pika Footage[01:03:11] Upscaling Video: Reflections, Glares & Micro Details[01:06:00] SREF Upgrades & Community Features Wishlist[01:09:00] No Multi-Omniref Until V8?![01:11:00] Why Midjourney Still Feels Magical[01:12:00] 41 Episodes Later: Still Not Boring---
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Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 15min

Midjourney Deep Hours: Existential Dread, But Make It Funny

Two guys walk into a podcast... and accidentally summon a demonic goat with the word homesteader. Welcome to episode 41.In this off-the-rails, rabbit-hole-riddled ride, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn spiral from glass milk bottles and brain microplastics to the existential chaos of AI's future. They debate Claude's weird behavior, muse on whether their kids will ever drive cars, and roast LinkedIn like it's still 2020. Then, of course, they do what they do best—run wild Midjourney prompts live and unfiltered.Highlights include creepy SREF discoveries, EXP permutations, "award-winning" prompt hacks, creepy homesteader experiments, and an uncomfortable number of goat references.If you're into deep thoughts, unhinged experiments, and Midjourney magic with a side of dark humor… this one’s for you.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour00:00 – Glass Bottles and Microplastic Doom06:24 – Claude’s AI Blackmail Drama09:00 – The Back Nine of the AI Golden Age13:33 – Will Our Kids Ever Drive Cars or See Real Doctors?15:15 – The Rise and Fall of Social Platforms17:55 – Why LinkedIn Hates Creators21:18 – Are New Social Platforms Even Possible Anymore?23:33 – Will Email Still Exist in 5 Years?24:37 – Glasses, Chips, and Black Mirror Futures26:32 – Apple TV’s “The Studio” and AI Hysteria29:22 – Rant Break: Midjourney Deep Hours Detour30:00 – Midjourney’s Upcoming Video Model + SREF Improvements34:25 – What We Want from Midjourney V8 Video37:40 – The Pink-and-Blue Curse of Drew’s Style Code40:43 – National Geographic Prompt Hacks + EXP Tests44:53 – Homesteader Prompt Gets Weird46:08 – Goats, Satan, and Style Profiles49:56 – Album Covers, Dribbble Runs, and Japanese Movie Posters54:04 – Prompt Vibes and Remixing Strategies57:05 – Celestial Blue and Pink: A Personal Prompt Problem59:38 – Rory’s “Direct Flash” Moodboard + Realism Runs1:02:06 – Candid Chaos and 90s Party Vibes1:05:13 – Homesteader = Horrorcore (Proof Inside)1:11:37 – Midjourney is Mad at Me (Probably)1:13:48 – Final Thoughts + What’s Coming Next---MJ:FH Ep. 41—Midjourney Deep Hours: Existential Dread, But Make It Funny
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 15min

Veo 3 Makes Yesterday’s Best Look Like a Beta Test + Runway & Midjourney Check-In

Dive into the latest in AI with a look at Google's intriguing Flow suite and its new Veo 3 video model. Discover why Midjourney still feels like magic in a sea of products with confusing names. Get insights on pricing strategies and the evolution from Veo 2 to Veo 3. Plus, enjoy discussions on 3D modeling, interior design innovations, and the practicality of generative AI. Expect fun value tips, resource management hacks, and creative ideas that might just inspire your next project!
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May 9, 2025 • 1h 10min

Midjourney Omni-Reference and --exp: Showing You How They Actually Work

Dive into the latest updates in digital creativity as the hosts unravel the all-new --exp parameter and omni-reference tools. They conduct live tests, showcasing how these features enhance artistic control and image generation. Upcoming improvements promise to refine user experience, including mood board enhancements and consistent draft modes. The conversation takes a lively turn with personal anecdotes about family adventures and culinary delights, blending tech talk with relatable humor.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 25min

Midjourney’s Secret Playground: Chaos, Weird, and New Editor

Dive into the chaotic creativity of Midjourney's funky features! Explore the wild results of cranking up the 'weird' factor and the challenges of mastering the newly revamped Editor. Discover tips for perfecting prompts, layering images, and the secrets behind using SREF codes effectively. Join Drew and Rory as they navigate the fine line between artistic freedom and prompt precision while debating the future of AI-driven design tools. Plus, hear about the latest rumors in the Midjourney community to keep your creativity flowing!
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Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 6min

Midjourney V7 Showed Up in Crocs and COOKED

Drew and Rory dive deep into the innovative features of Midjourney V7, discussing the importance of personalization and the impact of new tools like Remix and Tile. They share strategies for optimizing stylization and achieving character consistency, while hilariously pondering the quirks of past creations. Don't miss their rant on tonal contrast and the magical use of negative prompts. Plus, there's an alien encounter that adds a dash of whimsy! It's a chaotic exploration of creativity that promises to spark your artistic imagination.
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Apr 5, 2025 • 1h 30min

Midjourney V7 is (Finally) Here! Was It Worth the Wait?

In this episode of Midjourney Fast Hours, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn react to the brand new Midjourney V7 update—and things get weird (in the best way). Draft mode? Feels illegal. Personalization? Feels personal. Voice mode? Sounds like sorcery. They throw around hot takes, half-baked theories, and the occasional “wait, what just happened?” as they pick apart V7’s weird new powers and what it means for AI creativity.Somewhere between icon design tangents and ChatGPT hacks, they stumble into deeper questions about taste, tech, and whether artists are being replaced—or just upgraded. It’s messy, curious, and maybe smarter than it sounds.▶️ What you'll learn in this video:• First impressions of Midjourney V7• How Draft Mode compares to Turbo Mode• Voice Mode and the future of AI on mobile• The impact of V7 on image quality and creative workflows• ChatGPT x Midjourney integrations for better prompts• Use cases for icon design, marketing visuals, and AI avatars👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:What in V7 has you the most excited (or confused)?MJ:FH Ep. 36—Midjourney V7 is (Finally) Here! Was It Worth the Wait?
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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 30min

ChatGPT Image Gen Went Nuclear! + The Final Countdown to Midjourney V7 Preview

MJ:FH—Ep. 35 ChatGPT Image Gen Went Nuclear! + The Final Countdown to Midjourney V7 PreviewChatGPT’s new image generator (not named Dall-E?) is here, and Midjourney V7 is just around the corner. In this episode, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn dive into the latest advancements in AI image generation, from ChatGPT’s surprisingly powerful new image tool to a look at what’s coming in Midjourney V7. They explore how these tools are reshaping creative workflows, what features matter most, and where things might be headed next.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour[00:00] Catching Up: Beer, Pasta & Big AI Moves[03:08] Image Gen Wakes Up After a 6-Month Nap[05:59] ChatGPT Goes Nuclear (And We Have Thoughts)[08:50] How Creators Are Actually Using These Tools[11:45] The Language of Prompting Is Getting Weird[14:55] AI Image Gen Tools Are Taking Different Paths[17:56] Creative Flow in the Age of Automation[21:05] Ethics, Aesthetics, and a Bit of Chaos[33:32] What Makes Midjourney Still Feel Magical[36:09] Prompt Tips That Actually Work[38:53] How Templates + Moodboards Shape Results[41:34] The Community Is the Underrated Cheat Code[44:51] Fixing a Janky Workflow, One Prompt at a Time[48:37] Let's Talk Upscaling: The Good, Bad & Blurry[55:59] Where AI Workflow Tools Need to Go[59:59] Midjourney V7: The Rumors, the Hope, the Hype[01:04:06] AI Upscaling Is Getting... Surprisingly Good[01:11:22] Why the AI Dev World Feels Different Now[01:17:25] Who’s Winning the AI Tool War (For Now)[01:23:58] Wild New Features We Didn’t See Coming[01:28:59] Wrap-Up---You’ll also hear about:→ChatGPT Image gen use cases and functionalities→Is ChatGPT is a serious visual competitor to Midjourney?→ How AI tools like Reve are shifting the creative landscape→ The viral nature of AI visuals in social media→ The ethics, weirdness, and opportunities of AI in creativityOh, and there’s a quick recap of their first-ever IRL meeting in New York.Ideal for: creative professionals, marketers, designers, and AI art nerds🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on Midjourney, AI tools, and next-gen creativity.🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.---Our Premium Moodboard Collection: https://shorturl.at/5krtf

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