Archive for October, 2025

The Handful Chronicles: Gravy, AI, and the Future of Content Creation

Monday, October 27th, 2025

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Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood embark on a journey through the conceptualization of Handful, a fictional restaurant where gravy is served directly into patrons’ hands. The discussion evolves into the realm of AI-generated content, exploring the implications of AI in creative processes and content distribution. The hosts share insights into the rapid development of AI tools and their personal experiences with technology, emphasizing the importance of human connection and collaboration in navigating the future of creativity.

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Andrew Mayne: Tron: Ares

Justin Robert Young: Netflix doc series on the 90s Cowboys

Brian Brushwood: The Chair Company with Tim Robinson

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The Unending Gravy Train of AI Creativity

Friday, October 24th, 2025

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne and Brian Brushwood embark on a philosophical journey through the realms of storytelling, AI’s burgeoning role in creative processes, and the enigmatic app SO’s contribution to communal humor and creativity. They explore Stephen King’s insights on storytelling, the magic of indirect evidence in magic tricks, and the importance of showing rather than telling in narratives. The conversation then shifts to SO, where they discuss its unique platform that allows for collaborative creativity among friends, using the example of ‘Handful,’ a fictional fast-food chain that serves gravy directly into customers’ hands. This episode is a testament to the evolving landscape of creativity, where AI and human collaboration open new doors to storytelling and humor.

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Andrew: Daredevil Season 2

Brian: Speed Racer (1966)

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The Sora App Saga: A Tale of AI, Cameos, and Unexpected Marketing Genius

Sunday, October 12th, 2025

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young discuss the recent launch of the Soar app by OpenAI, its features, and how it quickly became a platform for both creating AI-generated videos and a new form of social media. They explore the app’s cameo feature, which allows users to create digital avatars and use them in videos, and how Mark Cuban used it for clever marketing. The hosts speculate on the future implications of AI in content creation, advertising, and the potential for new business models. They also share their personal experiences and tips for using the app, highlighting its potential for creators and advertisers alike.

Picks:

Brian Brushwood: Weapons

Justin Robert Young: The Studio episodes on casting the Kool-Aid Man movie and the Golden Globes

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