The AI-Freecast

Myles McDonough

English Leisure Philosophy Society & Culture Technology Explicit

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Episodes 9

Avg. Duration 53m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Sep 2025

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Monthly

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Episodic

Consistency

90%

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About This Podcast

A podcast where skeptical humans come together to look critically at AI technology and its place in our lives.

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