Daft Monks podcast

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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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Half talk show, half improv comedy campaign, Daft Monks is a modern pop culture podcast for nerds and sadists alike. Join us every Monday (ish) for funny anecdotes, useless trivia, and the latest installment of our storytelling adventure. Season 3 starts the story anew and explores a bleak, cyberpunk future where the unlikeliest of friends become enemies of the state.
Seasons 1 and 2 feature our previous campaign, starring the notoriously inept monster hunters Abraham Van Helsing and Trevor Belmont. Formerly known as Nat1 Presents: The Podcast, the show is hosted by Nate Casimiro and Nate Stalcup.

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#Lifestyle #Games and Gambling #Nat1 Presents #Comedy #Audio Drama #Improv #Actual Play #Comedy Fiction #Cyberpunk #Role Playing #Dungeons #Dragons #Nate Casimiro #Nate Stalcup #Pathfinder

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The Lady of the Lens 55:53

28 weeks ago55:53

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (14:38). In this episode, the Nates introduce a guest "Mechanics Master" named Ryan to help gamify their show. In the campaign, Roy and Ash go head-to-head with some Gunco goons before returning the Inferno's hideout and getting a special invitation to the Paradigm Games. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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The Boy with the Handgun Tattoo 1:02:31

30 weeks ago1:02:31

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (7:16). In this episode, the Nates talk briefly about Deadpool and Wolverine, as well as new ways to engage in the show. For the campaign, Ash and Roy make a brief pitstop in an unexpected part of town before picking up the boy for a company picnic. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Paradigm for Your Thoughts 49:47

32 weeks ago49:47

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (14:44). In this episode, the Nates talk about cerebral horror films by Director Justin Benson and the equally terrifying live action Avatar series on Netflix. For the campaign, Ash's truck breaks down at a rest stop where the meet an unlikely ally and his grandfather. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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All That Glitters is Midas Underbite 1:13:38

43 weeks ago1:13:38

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (22:13). In this episode, the Nates talk bringing home the gold, Las Vegas sith lords, and more. For the campaign, Roy receives a lending hand from an old friend, and a new threat emerges by the Beacon City docks. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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High Noon Nail Salon 1:33:05

1 year ago1:33:05

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (32:57). In this episode, the Nates discuss Barbenheimer, bodybuilding, and the cruel realization that they will not be on television. For the campaign, Roy and Ash meet a mysterious cocktail waitress by the name of Proxie, and Roy get's one heck of a mani pedi. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Love Thy Neighbor's Utilities 48:12

2 years ago48:12

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (10:33). In this episode, Nate has a bone to pick with his equal opportunity training facilitator and their bias against miniature ponies, while other Nate gets on the American Gladiators bandwagon. For the campaign, Roy and Ash team up to escape Beacon Group HQ and seek refuge "off the grid." Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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What Goes Up Must Come Down, Eventually 1:02:39

2 years ago1:02:39

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign starts at (21:08). In this episode, the Nates talk new homes, the American Gladiators documentary on Netflix, and more. For the campaign, Ash and Roy continue their day and finally cross paths deep in the underbelly of Beacon Group HQ. Roy's conscience kicks in while Ash goes from late to lost in the Beacon Group facilities. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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A Breakdown in Commute-ication 1:15:14

2 years ago1:15:14

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Send Us a Text Message. Campaign/Session zero starts at (38:11). We're back! I said Monday and we delivered, albeit late Monday evening. Anywho, welcome to a new story with the same shitty hosts. In this episode, the Nates recap their experience at Phoenix Fan Fusion, discuss their hyper-rivalry with Statefarm Insurance, and explain why druid is the worst class in Diablo 4. For the campaign, we'll kick off a session zero with some history, the goal for this campaign, and some intro roleplay to warm you up to the new characters. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Season 3 Trailer | New Campaign Intro Music 0:44

2 years ago0:44

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Send Us a Text Message. Check out our new theme song for Season 3 created by @northsidenate (yes, another Nate)! Episode 2 is coming out end of the week. Stay tuned! Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Season 3 Trailer | Daft Monks Returns Monday 1:22

2 years ago1:22

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Send Us a Text Message. Daft Monks Season 3 returns next week (Monday, July 31st) with a new story, new shenanigans, and new hosts! Just kidding, same shitty hosts. Welcome to Beacon City. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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The Underground Podcast 2:08

2 years ago2:08

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Send Us a Text Message. We're working on some bonus episodes before we truly wrap up Season 2, however in the meantime, here's your first look at Season 3 of the Daft Monks podcast. While you can still expect the same twisted sense of humor and improv, we're taking the time to flesh out a bleak, futuristic universe with a darker tone for our next campaign. Welcome to Beacon City. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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The Chimera, the Lich and the Warlord 1:12:19

2 years ago1:12:19

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Send Us a Text Message. The Nates share some quick banter about an IT themed escape room and the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom release, before jumping right in to the climactic finale to Trevor Belmont and Abraham Van Helsing's story. Campaign starts at (13:03). Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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The Family That Slays Together 1:10:20

2 years ago1:10:20

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Send Us a Text Message. The Nates share casino anecdotes, their first two star rating, and more. Meanwhile, the battle for Groshureburger, the Sun Temple, and the world begins as Van Helsing and gang mount an assault on Bingo's army. Campaign starts at (30:14). Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Neither Heaven Nor Helsing, Part 2 1:03:37

2 years ago1:03:37

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Send Us a Text Message. The Nates discuss hair loss, turkey hunting and the Disney film Strange World . Meanwhile, Belmont and gang piece together the remaining timeline of Van Helsing's past and formulate a plan to take down Bingo. Support the show Want even more content? If you can stomache poor audio quality, check out our first iteration of the podcast for 50+ episodes of weekly antics and one shot adventures: Listen to the Prequel Podcast. Follow us on your preferred social platform for daily clips from the show and other social media antics: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in Daft Monks are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, characters and products is intended or should be inferred.…

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Neither Heaven Nor Helsing, Part 1 50:37

2 years ago50:37