Caturday

Read transcriptHere we are—Saturday at last! A day to take a breath, reset, and, if you’re like me, do whatever sparks joy. After a busy and stressful week, I’m giving myself permission to let loose today. My plan? Dive into the wonderful world of AI—make silly songs, dream up new ideas, and create pictures. You might wonder, Why? Because every time I do, people notice. They engage, they’re inspired, and whether they admit it or not, they enjoy the creativity AI brings. Yes, I hear some of you rolling your prosthetic eyes and sighing, “Oh Shawn, people are tired of this.” But here’s the thing: they aren’t. People love images, music, stories, and all the fun and chaos AI can bring. For me, AI isn’t just a creative outlet; it’s a way to deal with the negative energy in life. So, to the detractors out there—the ones who always have something to say but never offer to help—let me share a piece of advice I once heard: It’s hard to learn when your mouth or mind is moving. Now, on with the show. Last year, I was dreaming about how amazing it would be to use text prompts to create audio skits with sound effects. Fast forward to today, and I can do that! With all these live video tools, it feels like we’re on the brink of making AI-driven movies or something even more innovative. Imagine a visual interpreter-like experience powered by AI—not just looking around the room, but something revolutionary. This is AI for the Blind, after all. So, let’s start with the first Saturday question: How are you? What’s new in your world? What have you learned from AI this week? No judgment here—just an open space to share and inspire. Here’s something I’ve learned in life, and you can take this advice for free: When you have momentum, keep going. When things are going well, don’t stop. I made that mistake last March and found myself struggling in a new job. Now, when I feel stuck, I turn back to creativity because it always works for me. And if you’re wondering, How do I even start with AI?—just ask it. Seriously. I may not know how to make a seamless movie yet, but if I keep chatting with AI, exploring workarounds, and prompting creatively, I’ll get closer. So come join me on this Saturday adventure. But hurry—do it before your spouse wakes up and ropes you into something boring like cleaning out the closet! Tell me, what did you learn this week? Let’s grow together. I’m feeling better—how about you? Here’s a polished version of your message with a clearer flow, professional tone, and engaging style: Alright, let’s get one thing straight—if you thought this was just a silly Saturday post with a picture and a song, think again! From now on, I’ll be including short tips in each post to keep things both fun and useful. First, let’s talk about this song. I created the lyrics and style using ChatGPT, then brought the music to life with Suno AI. If you’re thinking, “But that’s cheating,” you’re absolutely right—and that’s the beauty of it! This is AI we’re talking about, so why not use AI to make your other AI projects even better? If you’d rather slave over every detail to make it 100% yours while the rest of us enjoy Caturday, be my guest. Now, don’t get me wrong—this song wasn’t easy to make. It took some editing and refining, combining AI with my own ideas to bring it all together. That’s the magic: I use AI to expand my creativity and elevate my work, and the result is something far better than I could’ve done alone. Here’s the exact style prompt I used for this song. Feel free to use it as-is or tweak it to make it your own: "Barbershop a cappella fun beach vibe" Pro tip: I kept getting a “5 out of 10” until I added the word "fun" to the prompt. That one little tweak made all the difference. Now it’s your turn—go create something amazing and show me what you’ve got in the group! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18jjTrg3MY/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.