Audio Drama Insiders podcast

Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Episode 8 - Bringing Stories to Life: Daniel Hancock on Comics, Animation, and Audio Dramas 38:16

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Known for his work with Terminus Media and as the founder of Bible Actors Productions, Daniel Hancock shares his enlightening perspectives on storytelling across various mediums. From the immersive realms of comics and audio dramas to the expansive world of animation, Daniel delves into how each form enriches our lives by allowing us to live multiple perspectives and foster personal growth. We'll explore his intriguing projects, including the comics series "Dominion: Fall of the House of Saul" and the audio drama "End of Darkness." Daniel also opens up about his creative process, the power of imagination, and his collaboration with remarkable talents like Barry Cook and other industry professionals.…

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Episode 7 - From War of the Worlds to Operator: Matthew P. Woerner 24:08

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In this episode, we are joined by the talented Matthew P. Woerner from AudioImagination77 Productions, who shares insights into his recent production, "Operator." We unravel the unique approach he took to tell the classic War of the Worlds story from the perspective of telephone operators and the detailed research and creative challenges involved in bringing this story to life. As we explore behind-the-scenes details, Matthew also hints at his next project based on a famous urban legend. Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of audio drama production and the journey of a passionate creator in this captivating conversation. If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening! About Our Guest Matthew has been fascinated by audio dramas since he was a young child, listening to old-time radio at the age of 8. This passion for storytelling through sound has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. He views the creation and consumption of audio dramas from both perspectives - that of the creator and that of the listener. As a creator, he relishes the power to craft intricate worlds, characters, and scenarios for the audience to enjoy. On the flip side, as a listener, he appreciates the unique ability to interpret and visualize the story in his own way. He sees it as a partnership between the creator and the listener, where each plays a vital role in bringing the story to life. This is what Matthew finds special about audio dramas - the freedom for each individual to experience the story in their own unique way. In a world where visual media like movies and television dominate, Matthew finds solace in the immersive and personalized experience of audio dramas.…

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Episode 6 - From Pirates to Parodies: Exploring the Stories of Eternal Future Productions 26:34

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Audio Drama Insiders! In this episode, we bring you a conversation with two talented creators in the audio drama industry. Hosts Craig Hart and Trisha Rose are joined by Alicia Hansen and Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions. In this engaging dialogue, Craig and Trisha dive into the origins of Eternal Future Productions and how Alicia and Jonathan came to work together. They discuss their shared passion for creating meaningful projects that glorify God and the journey that led them to form the company. The conversation then shifts to their popular audio drama series, "Pirateers," and the inspiration behind it. Alicia and Jonathan recount the humorous beginnings of the show during the pandemic and how they shaped the story to include elements of adventure and spiritual growth. We also explore their writing process and how they collaborate to bring their ideas to life. With the upcoming series "Venture" and other standalone projects, they share their thoughts on what makes an idea worth pursuing and the importance of infusing each story with meaningful lessons. This episode of Audio Drama Insiders is packed with valuable insights for aspiring audio drama creators and fans alike. So grab your headphones and join us as we dive into the world of audio drama and explore the power of storytelling together! If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening!…

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Episode 5 - Wearer of Many Hats, Darby Kern 34:42

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In this episode, Craig and Trisha speak to Darby Kern, who is most known in the audio drama space as a writer and director. It's a show jam-packed with great insights on the craft from one of the most talented creators in the industry. Buckle up and tune in!

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Episode 4 - The Audio Drama Renaissance Man w/ Christopher Green 29:38

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Christopher Green is the producer of multiple audio dramas including "Shadows and Daylight" and "The Jimmy, Sam & Tommy Show", as well co-creator of "Greenhorn Tales" and founder of "The Audio Drama Alliance". Residing Canada, he lets his Canadian perspective shine through in his productions. He likes to create dramas with purpose, whether that purpose is to share his love of Jesus, or to make people laugh. Hosted by Craig Hart and Trisha Rose. If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening!…

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Episode 3 - The Savvy Creative w/ Christina Castaneda 31:02

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Christina Castaneda is a writer, producer and digital strategy geek who loves combining writing with podcasting. She is the host of The Savvy Creative, which features award winning audio dramas with magic, romance and dark thrillers, fully produced by indie writers and creative talent. If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening!…

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Episode 2 - Stories for the Vintage Soul w/ Rachel Pulliam 22:03

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Trisha and Craig speak with Rachel Pulliam of Sole Twin Audios , a production company that focuses on recreating Old Time Radio programs. Rachel talks about what attracts listeners to that vintage sound and the importance of community within the audio drama space. Stay tuned at the end of the show for some trailers featuring Rachel's work! Rachel Pulliam is the founder of Sole Twin Audios , whose tagline is “Stories created solely with a vintage soul in mind.” Rachel has been voice acting for audio dramas off and on for a number of years and played many different parts, including her favorite kind of role, the villain. In addition to voice acting, she has produced a number of audio plays for studios such as Dream Realm Enterprises, The Sonic Society, the Mutual Audio Network, and the Narada Radio Company. If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening!…

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Episode 1 - What Is Audio Drama? w/ JD Sutter 21:09

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Summary Audio drama renaissance man JD Sutter joins the inaugural episode of Audio Drama Insiders to answer the all-important question: What exactly IS an audio drama? We also talk about the current state of audio drama, its future, and how newcomers can get started. Hosts: Craig Hart and Trisha Rose Guest: JD Sutter Check out JD's podcast, Audio Theatre Central , an amazing review website that focuses of high quality, family friendly audio dramas. Main Points What is an audio drama? What is the difference between audio fiction and audio drama? How can someone get started? If you enjoy this program or any other LRT Media production, you can support us here: https://lrtmedia.gumroad.com/ Your support will help us continue making audio dramas--thank you so much for listening!…

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