Blockbusters & Algorithms

Blockbusters & Algorithms

Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade

Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Join Akin Ifeanyi Agunbiade as he explains AI through movies, from Terminator to MEGAN. Given their accessibility, many people understand AI through movies rather than books, papers, or the experts. Akin will debunk exaggerations, address what AI can do, and explain key terms. This podcast bridges the gap with insights drawn from movies, music, and pop culture. Subscribe for a better understanding of AI without missing a beat.

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Recent Episodes

S2E6 EP6 - Commodifying Childbirth: What 'The Pod Generation (2023) teaches us

Jan 31, 2026 1h

In this long overdue episode, I consider the movie 'The Pod Generation (2023), which explores the impact of AI on reproduction in the 22nd century. The discussion touches on the following points;the…

S1E5 EP5: Robots (2023): Robot Doubles, Reinforcement, and the Future of Human Jobs

May 25, 2025 40m

In this episode, we dive deep into Robots (2023) - a sci-fi rom-com set in a near-future America where humans use robot doubles to scam love and wealth. But beneath the laughs and chaos, the movie…

S1E4 EP4 - Robots (2023): AI Companionship, Data Privacy, and the Ethics of Robot Doubles

May 03, 2025 24m

Get ready for a deep dive into 'Robots' (2023)! We're back after a brief hiatus (apologies!) and jumping straight into this thought-provoking film about robot doubles and human (mis)behaviour. This…

S1E3 EP3 - Unravelling M3GAN (The Building Blocks of M3GAN's AI)

May 29, 2024 18m

In this episode, we explore the building blocks of M3GAN's AI, delving into the technical aspects of its speech and language processing capabilities. We also discuss the theoretical concept of…

S1E2 EP2 - Unravelling M3GAN (Real-world AI vs. M3GAN's AI)

May 08, 2024 11m

In Episode 1, we peeled back the layers of M3GAN. In Episode 2, we go further to separate fact from fiction. We'll explore the real-world applications of AI compared to M3GAN's murderous…

S1E1 EP1 - Unravelling M3GAN (Movie Synopsis and Setting the Stage)

May 01, 2024 13m

This episode lays the foundation for a series of episodes diving into the horror film M3GAN (2023). We meet Cady, a young girl who loses her parents and is left in the care of her overwhelmed aunt,…

The Intro

Nov 08, 2023 8m Trailer

Here I set out why I started Blockbusters & Algorithms podcast, the knowledge gap it seeks to fill, some of the topics and movies to expect, and how the podcast will generally flow

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How many episodes does Blockbusters & Algorithms have?

Blockbusters & Algorithms has published 7 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Technology.

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Blockbusters & Algorithms is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 25m.

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