This May Hurt A Bit 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 math that powers 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…

This May Hurt a Bit

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A franchise podcast for the Horror Completionist. Hosts James Strayer and John C Meyers talk and analyze their way film by film through horror's longest running franchises. How do they evolve? What do new filmmakers bring when a franchise is several films deep? Usually, they start out great but perhaps 6- 8 entries in... they start to hurt a bit. Music by Michael Arthur Holloway and logo by Ethan Kimberling.
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This May Hurt a Bit

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Hellraiser IV: Bloodlines 1:12:10

12 days ago1:12:10

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We welcome back special guest, Michael Holloway! Ok, part 4 runs through about 300+ years and that IS ambitious. Does Alan Smithee pull it off? Is the Workcut better? Is Angelique a lover of Pinhead or an adversary??

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Hellraiser 3: Hell on Earth 1:31:01

26 days ago1:31:01

1:31:01

Is there enough to discuss in this movie to make a 90 minute show? We think so. This is where Hellraiser veers off into true franchise territory, hitting that sweet slasher time in the early 90s. Pinhead goes freelance, tries his luck without Leviathan to create a Hell on Earth. Who's your favorite psuedo-Cenobite? Do they stack up to Butterball, Chatterer and Female Cenobite? Hellraiser- Motorhead video…

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Hellbound: Hellraiser II 1:05:01

6 weeks ago1:05:01

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What's your Pleasure? Scalpel self mutilation? Messages from the beyond delivered by Skinless Men? A Labyrinth of personal hells overseen by a Leviathan? If you're like us, you'll enjoy the second Hellraiser film!

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Hellraiser 1:05:58

8 weeks ago1:05:58

1:05:58

We discuss Clive Barker's seminal first film! Not a slasher of the 80s as it is often lumped in with, this much more adult love story tackles themes of longing, complacency... and intradimensional kink demons. There's 11 of these... and we're hitting all of them. Join us! Coil's Unreleased Hellraiser soundtrack…

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Gremlins Wrap Up 26:56

9 weeks ago26:56

26:56

We wrap up 2, count 'em 2 Gremlins films. Favorite Gremlin? Favorite Kill? What else could you really do with this franchise after pushing the boundaries with "The New Batch"?

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch w/ special guest, Dan McCoy! 1:11:13

10 weeks ago1:11:13

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Joe Dante finally returns with an idea for a sequel that is so great- the franchise went no further! Co-host of The Flophouse, Dan McCoy joins us to discuss a deeply held favorite of his and ours. The Flophouse Podcast Key and Peele- Gremlins 2

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Gremlins 55:40

12 weeks ago55:40

55:40

The only way to complete talking about rasclin' is to talk about the one that did it best, "Gremlins". Do we like the darker version of the script or the family friendly version? Who's your favorite bar Gremlin?

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Critters Wrap Up & Frankie Freako with Stuart Wellington! 53:07

13 weeks ago53:07

53:07

In our 100th episode, we wrap up all five Critters movies with special guest Stuart Wellington! Before we get into Critters, we talk, "FRANKIE FREAKO" by Steven Kostanski, which is partially inspired by "little guys rasclin' around" type movies. Speaking of- most rewatchable sequel? Best kill? Best scene of Rasclin'? Listen to more Stuart on The Flophouse podcast and look for Frankie Freako on VOD!…

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Critters Attack! 50:54

14 weeks ago50:54

50:54

The 5th and final entry in the Critters saga, some 27 years after the previous. Does "Aunt Dee" rise to the ranks of a Lori Strode of Sally Hardesty for one last ride? Does the late entry of a Mogwai like creature help? These answers are "no" of course, but still fun to talk about.

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Critters 4 54:32

16 weeks ago54:32

54:32

We make it to space in four movies! This actually makes sense for this series since that's where we started. Holy moly, look at this cast though. Angela Bassett, Brad Dourif... Eric DaRe!

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Critters 3 with John Bolds! 1:11:54

18 weeks ago1:11:54

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We welcome John Bolds from the "Open Pike Night" podcast to discuss the Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle, "Critters 3". These Critters sure are huge and Charlie gets a solid arch - but what happened in between Part 2 and 3?

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BONUS Episode: It Follows/ Loving, OH with Matt Erman 48:10

18 weeks ago48:10

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Bonus Episode! We talk about the Darkhorse Comics release, "Loving, OH" with writer Matt Erman! He talks about working with artist Sam Beck, growing up in Ohio, his cult upbringing which is the inspiration for the book, and how it all ties in with “It Follows!” https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3009-202/Loving-Ohio-TPB…

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BONUS ep: Fright Boys 2024 Halloween Round Up 1:14:02

19 weeks ago1:14:02

1:14:02

We are joined once again by Michael Holloway to discuss the horror movies (non franchise) that we have been watching for the Halloween season! • In a Voilent Nature • The Tingler • The Substance • Terrifier 3 • The Spider Labyrinth • Hush • Oddity • Abigail • Misery • Don’t Look Now • Dr. Giggles • Pieces • Blood Lake • Cyclops • Rabid • Night Screams • Graduation Day • Frankenstein • I Saw the TV Glow • Angst • Night of the Creeps • The Alien Factor…

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Critters 2: The Main Course 1:04:03

20 weeks ago1:04:03

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Our favorite little rascals are back and have certainly upped the ante in the realm of Rasclin'. More comedy this time around, more cartoon-ish, and a bit of a lighter tone. This should be in your regular Easter Horror movie rotation each year. Also thanks to Variety for our little blurb in Best of October: https://variety.com/lists/horror-movies-to-watch-october-2024/ And make sure to see "Terrifier 3" in theaters and see the work of friend of the show, Jolene Marie in the wardrobe department!…

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Critters 59:20

22 weeks ago59:20