Join Adam and Karl as they talk about what&#39;s on their mind. No topic is off limits. Technology, culture, society and a smattering of the arts. The mood is waggish, the groove is conversational, the conversation is authentic.

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The bots discuss chronic pain, the shift away from American tech, and just the general crap show that is early 2026. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

TalkBots Episode 52 - What a pain

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The bots discuss AI agents and AI in general. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 51 - Agents

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The bots discuss the Louvre heist and The Smithsonian Institute. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 50 - The Crown Jewel

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The bots discuss what they did this summer. Adam went west, Karl went east. Adam doesn&#39;t have much time for municipal politics. Karl is selling his Chromebook and checking out an Arm device (that also cost a leg). Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

TalkBots Episode 49 - Vacations and Chromebooks

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The bots discuss how to decide who to vote for strategically. Karl&#39;s discovered some neat AI tools like Riffusion and ChatGPT&#39;s new image chops and deep research. Also the new crop of smart telescopes. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 48 - Election decisions

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The bots wonder aloud about tariffs. Karl refuses to talk about Nazis... at first. But Karl&#39;s definitely got high energy electrons for a new AI tool called NotebookLM. Adam agrees, it&#39;s gonna change some things. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 47 - Podcasts about podcasts?

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The bots talk about EVs. Karl&#39;s excited about the Tesla Model Y he drove. Adam has his doubts about full self driving. Can the new Liberal leader win the next election? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 46 - EVs and Erec... er Elections

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The bots talk about hockey. Also things that cause us anxiety. Karl&#39;s excited about the new Rama movie coming out eventually - Adam has his doubts. This was recorded almost a week after the US election and we, well, you&#39;ll see. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 45 - Did something newsworthy happen?

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The bots talk about the eating pets meme, Karl&#39;s eye exam, A1C, Adam&#39;s new computer and new music. This time we tried a new edit strategy. Everything is left in. Talkbots unplugged! The only thing I trimmed out was long pauses. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 44 - What wine pairs with cat?

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The bots talk about their favourite candy, the water main break, the new Democratic ticket and more. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 43 - I want candy

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The bots talk about the water main break, Olivia&#39;s future education and city infrastructure. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 42 - Water

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Adam got Covid again. Maybe. I bore you all with ERP talk but I cut a lot out too, so you&#39;re welcome. Then it&#39;s on to a game of &#39;what&#39;s the best _______ ? Here&#39;s a game you can play while you&#39;re listening - count how many times Adam and I say the word &#39;hotdog&#39;. Bonus round - count &#39;wieners&#39; too. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 41 - Bests

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Nenshi&#39;s back and that makes us hopeful. Adam imagines what it would be like if only Karl was left to do the podcast. He&#39;s at his sassy best tonight. But also sad. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 40 - Nenshi's back

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Adam suffers through a mouse infestation. Karl needs new windows, no not the Microsoft kind of windows. We revisit AI, because, well, things are moving fast and Karl&#39;s way down the rabbit hole. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 39 - Of mice and AI

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Karl buys a computer most can&#39;t afford then starts talking about how nobody can afford anything. Adam is finally absolutely sure that he can&#39;t tolerate gluten. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 38 - Haves and have nots

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We took an 8 week vacation. Palestine. Tell the feds. Greening the grid. Tesla dominating. Just some of the things we discussed. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 37 - We didn't break up

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Karl fell down the reddit rabbit hole. Adam attempts to educate him on basic reddit knowledge. Also, why we can&#39;t have nice rail. Then the rant-fest starts. Winter extremes in Calgary. Road maintenance. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 36 - Rant city

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Reading updates. AI news. Social media annoyances, aka Edge Lords or trap-door spiders. How climate change is affecting the weather. Karl takes his granddaughter to an improv show. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 35 - Edge Lord

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Reading updates. Adam gets a surprise when he visits the sleep clinic. CEO salaries. Music recommendations. Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com.

Talkbots Episode 34 - Rule 34

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Adam &amp; Karl draw up a list of things they&#39;ll get to vote FOR or AGAINST on. Reading updates. They decide that episodes will now be a month apart. We&#39;ll see how that goes. Do you like the flow of this episode? Comment on our YouTube distribution or email us at talkbotspodcast@gmail.com

Talkbots Episode 33 - For or against?

Join Adam and Karl as they talk about what's on their mind. No topic is off limits. Technology, culture, society and a smattering of the arts. The mood is waggish, the groove is conversational, the conversation is authentic.