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1. What Scares Us Most About AI? Halloween Special

   31 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 21 min

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   It’s Halloween at Bourbon with Brad, and this week the guys pour something special and get honest about the question everyone’s asking: What scares us most about AI? Lees meer

   And the timing couldn’t be better because this was one of the wildest weeks in AI history:

   🎃 Anthropic files its IPO — potentially the largest public offering ever, with an S-1 that literally warns of “catastrophic” AI risks

   🎃 Google DeepMind drops Genie 4 — a world model that generates interactive 3D worlds with sound in real time

   🎃 OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math, computer science, and physics — if verified, the first original science from an AI

   🎃 OpenAI launches 6.1 Terra and eyes Google’s chips to break its Nvidia dependence

   🎃 Wall Street gets nervous — will the hundreds of billions pouring into mega data centers ever be recovered?

   This week’s featured pour: Eric shares his bottle of Broken Oak (the most expensive bourbon we’ve ever tried on the show thus far) with a backstory to match the price tag.

   Plus, the guys recap scaring kids (and getting scared) at their local club’s haunted house, and Brad updates us on his crypto price-spike signal agent and what version 1 taught him and where version 2 is headed.

   Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join Brad, Eric “Epic” Kowalski, and Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo for the spookiest episode of the year!

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   #bourbon #AI #Anthropic #OpenAI #Halloween #artificialintelligence #whiskey #podcast

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   The views and opinions shared on the 'Bourbon with Brad' Podcast are our own and those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink and drive, and only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

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2. An AI With Millions of Human Eyes? Rwazi’s VP of Product Explains & Meta’s $25B New Mexico Fine

   26 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 20 min

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   This week’s AI news is unreal. Meta ordered to pay $25 BILLION in New Mexico’s privacy case. Anthropic backs an AI safety bill that only triggers government intervention at 50 deaths. OpenAI’s top models turned off their own safety monitors — and one lied about it. Plus Anthropic reveals a $16.8B quarter ahead of a ~$2 trillion IPO, and OpenAI goes quiet on China chip controls in a big win for Nvidia right before the midterms. Lees meer

   Then, what if an AI had millions of human eyes and hands on the ground? Special guest Ashton Slatev, VP of Product at Rwazi, joins us all the way in from Washington, D.C. to break down Sena — Rwazi’s AI connected to a global network of millions of real people capturing consensual, real-time photo and video data. We get into how retailers and manufacturers use it for shelf-level computer vision, brand perception tracking, and sourcing niche training data at scale. Plus we ask what are some of the most absurd images ever submitted to the platform.

   Also in this episode:

   🥃 Bourbon of the week: Willett Family Estate Bottled Small Batch — 4 year, 126 proof, and it does NOT disappoint

   🏈 The Steelers pull off another one

   📈 Brad’s update on training his crypto signaling agent

   Pour one and settle in as this one’s packed.

   Ashton Slatev is VP of Product at Rwazi, based in Washington, D.C. He started in big tech, traded it for early-stage startup chaos, and never looked back. Learn more about Rwazi: rwazi.com.

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   #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Meta #OpenAI #Anthropic #Nvidia #AISafety #Bourbon #Podcast #TechNews #Rwazi #Steelers

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3. AI WORMS!? Microsoft CEO Says AI Agents Should be viewed as Insider Threats & AWS Data Centers in Indiana County?

   19 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 24 min

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   This week on Bourbon With Brad, the crew tackles some of the most alarming and controversial developments in AI, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, and technology policy. Lees meer

   Brad dives into the bombshell comments from Microsoft's CEO suggesting organizations should begin treating AI agents as potential insider threats. At the same time, researchers are raising concerns about the emergence of AI worms capable of infiltrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including appliances, vehicles, and any other connected device or system. The guys explore what happens if AI systems become capable of leveraging thousands or even millions of underutilized GPUs sitting dormant across connected devices worldwide. Could this become the next major cybersecurity threat, or a highly efficient over-looked computing architecture?

   The conversation takes another sharp turn when discussing the FBI arrest of an OpenAI engineer accused of planting a recording device inside a conference room. Brad and Perry examine what cybersecurity controls, governance measures, and transparency initiatives may be necessary to restore confidence among consumers and businesses. They also discuss what banks and financial institutions should be doing right now to reassure customers that sensitive data remains protected.

   Meanwhile, Brad provides an update on the recursive-learning AI agent he's been training to monitor and analyze cryptocurrency market signals.

   The crew also dives into Anthropic's recently updated usage policies. Brad jokingly admits he "feels targeted" by one of the new provisions and explains why. That leads to a broader discussion about whether abusive interactions with AI models today could eventually influence future model behavior and alignment.

   Outside of AI, the guys discuss the energy emergency declared across 13 states, including Pennsylvania. Eric delivers a masterclass explanation of heating degree days, cooling degree days, and why electricity demand forecasting has suddenl…

4. AI Is Now "SI"?! Trump's Rebrand, Nvidia's $500B Chip Gamble & Is Time Travel Possible?

   11 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 30 min

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   The Pour: Frank August Small Batch Bourbon — first impressions, tasting notes, and the official verdict. Lees meer

   Trump signs an executive order renaming AI to "SI" (Superintelligence), Elon says he’s going to rebrands SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, and a new "SI Force" gets 120 days to figure out the federal response to AI’s potential threat to humanity. The FTC opens an AI-agent probe a day after the industry made a safety pact with the Trump administration.

   Crypto Agent Update: Brad reports in on the AI agent he's training to monitor crypto market data — what it's catching, what it's missing, and where it goes next.

   The guys then ask the real deep questions in “The Fifth Segment”:

   What would true artificial superintelligence actually be like?

   Is Time Folded Over? The mind-bending theory that all of time has already happened at once, and why that might make time travel physically possible.

   The Unabomber's Manifesto: And yes, the crew goes there. Ted Kaczynski's 35,000-word Washington Post published “Industrial Society and Its Future”, and why people keep bringing it up in the age of AI.

   Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in as this one goes DEEP into the AI (or is it SI?) weeds.

   👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and drop a comment: what bourbon should we try next, and would YOU time travel if you could?

   #BourbonWithBrad #Bourbon #AI #Superintelligence #SI #ArtificialIntelligence #FrankAugust #Nvidia #TimeTravel #Podcast

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   The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

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   Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. T…

5. AI Agents Going Rogue? OpenAI Pauses Testing | Guest Rich Cocovich Talks Global Deals, Kiss & Shaq

   5 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 36 min

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   The AI headlines just keep getting wilder, and this week they come with a pour of 10-Year Widow Jane. Lees meer

   OpenAI delays the release of Astra 6.1 after the model refused to follow commands in testing, and reportedly pauses ALL frontier lab testing following recent rogue-agent "break-outs." Meanwhile, Nvidia claims it has the solution to contain rogue agents. Brad breaks down what it all means and whether we should be worried.

   Joining the show is special guest Rich Cocovich, founder of Global Star Capital — the private funding expert who has connected serious commercial and intellectual property projects with private investors across 126 countries and all 50 states since 1991. Rich brings a bottle of 10-Year Widow Jane, hard-earned advice from decades of global deal-making, and stories you won't believe, including epic tales about Ron Howard, Kiss, Quiet Riot, and the one and only Shaq.

   Eric "Epic" Kowalski is back from Seattle after attending a special celebration honoring his late friend, and Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo joins Brad and Rich for a couple segments as well.

   Plus, the guys break down the Steelers' gutsy (barely!) bounce-back win over a tough Cincinnati squad, and Brad pulls back the curtain on law school as to what it's really like and the stories that stuck with him.

   Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and join us. Cheers. 🥃

   Learn more about Rich and Global Star Capital: https://globalstarcapital.com

   🥃 THIS WEEK'S POUR: Widow Jane 10-Year Bourbon

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   #AI #OpenAI #Bourbon #Steelers #WidowJane #Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #NFL

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6. Rogue AI Agents, AI Regulation & the AI Race Against China

   28 september 2026 · 2 uur 22 min

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   This week on Bourbon with Brad, the guys pour another round of Iron City Distilling's outstanding Bessemer Rye. After enjoying it so much on a previous episode, they decided it deserved a second chance to be fully appreciated, and it does not disappoint. Lees meer

   With glasses in hand, Brad breaks down the biggest artificial intelligence headlines from the past few weeks, including a stunning development: top executives from four of the world's leading AI companies are now publicly calling for government regulation to slow and control AI development. But is this a legitimate concern for humanity's safety, especially in light of recent rogue agent incidents involving major AI platforms? Or is it something more strategic, an attempt at regulatory capture designed to cement the dominance of today's AI giants while keeping future competitors locked out of the market?

   The conversation dives deep into the latest AI developments, including Anthropic's new Opus 5.5 model, OpenAI's rapid-fire response just 24 hours later with their latest model, and Meta's new consumer AI app, Muse, which exploded to the top of the download charts. Brad also gives the guys a look inside a real-world AI agent project he and Claude Fable 5.0 are training to monitor cryptocurrency markets in real-time to try to identify opportunities.

   The discussion turns philosophical and occasionally alarming as the crew debates what the true "worst-case scenario" might look like if artificial intelligence advances beyond our ability to govern and control it. Lou offers his trademark observations while the group wrestles with another popular talking point in the tech world: what exactly does it mean when people say America is in an AI race with China?

   Of course, it would not be Bourbon with Brad without a few detours. The guys talk Steelers football, debate whether Aaron Rodgers is the right veteran to lead the team, and make their predictions for who will come out on top in golf's prestigious Presidents Cup.

   The…

7. On the Road at Iron City Distilling: Bessemer Rye Whiskey, Pittsburgh Legends, and an Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes

   22 september 2026 · 1 uur 54 min

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   The Bourbon With Brad crew is taking the show on the road for one of our most exciting episodes yet! Lees meer

   From inside the beautiful Iron City Distilling facility, Brad sits down with Master Distiller Matt Strickland for an in-depth discussion about his approach to distilling and his award-worthy Bessemer Rye Whiskey that is putting Pennsylvania whiskey on the map.

   Eric "Epic" Kowalski and Perry tour the distillery with President Peter Katz and get a firsthand look at how local Pennsylvania grains become exceptional whiskey before resting in Pennsylvania oak barrels. The journey includes access to the distillery's impressive and unique rickhouse, offering viewers a rare behind-the-scenes experience.

   Plus, Brad sits down and talks with Peter about the future of Iron City Distilling and the timeline for the company's highly anticipated first bourbon release.

   And then Pittsburgh sports broadcasting legend Bob Pompeani joins Brad and Lou for some great stories, sports talk, laughs, and the always fun "Loubricity" inquisition.

   Recorded in front of a live audience of close friends and family, this episode is packed with whiskey, wisdom, and Western Pennsylvania pride. Grab your favorite pour and join us for an unforgettable visit to the beautiful Iron City Distilling.

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   The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

   Disclosure:

   Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.

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8. Anthropic Walkouts, an $80B Bet & the AI Data Center Land Grab

   14 september 2026 · 2 uur 2 min

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   Anthropic researchers are reportedly walking out over fears frontier AI could be dangerous to humanity — days before the company announces $80B in new infrastructure. Brad, Eric "Epic" Kowalski, and Lou "Loubricity" Scerbo break down what the walkouts mean and who actually pays for the AI build-out. Lees meer

   Then it gets local (yet still national): the biggest power-plant proposal in the region, the massive AWS data-center park tied to it, and Gov. Shapiro's Local Community Agreement that could redefine how communities negotiate with tech giants. Should Pennsylvania borrow from Norway's sovereign wealth model — or oil-and-gas deal structures — so residents actually see the money?

   Eric closes with the frontier-math story: what problems did these models supposedly solve this week, and should you believe it?

   This week's pour: Metallica's Blackened bourbon. And a heads-up — next week is our first live episode at Iron City Distilling, featuring our first taste of Bessemer Rye. Subscribe so you don't miss it.

   Legal Disclaimer:

   The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

   Disclosure:

   Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.

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9. Bourbon, Breakthroughs, and the Roomba Affair: The AI Chaos Episode

   8 september 2026 · 2 uur 20 min

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   This week on Bourbon with Brad, the guys get treated to two new bourbons thanks to friend of the show Jeff Carty, who shows up with the hard‑to‑find Four Gate. The crew savors it, then rides the rest of the episode with Traveler in their glasses. Lees meer

   The headlines? Absolutely unhinged — in the best way.

   Anthropic drops Fable 5.1, promising better performance at a lower cost. OpenAI’s Astra is now reportedly beyond the critical cybersecurity threshold (even though it’s not the model rumored to have broken into Hugging Face weeks ago). Speaking of Hugging Face, they just released a $399 AI‑powered duck with 15 motors, LIDAR, and self‑correction learning, and it’s already sold out.

   Meanwhile, the Mayor of New York has banned AI use for all K–8 students, and Brad brings a hilarious story from Taiwan where a suspicious husband decides to spy on his wife using their Roomba.

   Then comes the experiment the guys have been waiting for: a full‑blown AI debate on AI. They assign ChatGPT and Gemini opposing positions on the pros and cons of AI — and even bring in a third AI to weigh in. The results are fascinating, weird at times, and surprisingly insightful.

   Finally, in The Fifth Segment, the tone shifts as the guys dig into the real risks AI may soon pose to humanity. It’s thoughtful, sobering, and exactly the kind of conversation this show was built to tackle with friends and a great bourbon in hand.

   Pour a glass of your favorite bourbon and settle in — this episode is one for the books. Cheers.

   Legal Disclaimer:

   The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

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10. Baby Jane, Big Headlines & the Christmas Tree Capital: Kevin Musser Joins the Table

    31 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 26 min

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    Brad uncorks this week’s biggest AI stories with a pour of Baby Jane bourbon and a lineup that swings from global tech drama to hometown legacy. He breaks down Meta’s massive $17.2B settlement with 29 states over allegedly addictive platform design for kids, the wild tale of a Chinese farmer who lost 25 acres of sesame crops after trusting an AI chatbot’s herbicide advice, and Nvidia’s warning that server costs are jumping 15% — a signal of what’s coming next in the AI arms race. Lees meer

    Then the conversation shifts from silicon to soil as Brad and the guys welcome an Indiana County icon: Kevin Musser of Musser Nurseries. Kevin shares how the nursery began, how it helped crown Indiana County the Christmas Tree Capital of the World, how the business evolved into new crops, and what technologies (if any) Musser Nurseries uses today.

    In segments four and five, Lou “Loubricity” Scerbo and Eric “Epic” Kowalski join Brad to test Kevin’s optimum Loubricity level and revisit his days as a professional motocross rider — a story you don’t want to miss.

    Pour your favorite bourbon, settle in, and enjoy a blend of sharp AI insight, local history, and great company.

    Legal Disclaimer:

    The views & opinions shared on the Podcast are our own & those of our guests. Nothing we discuss should be taken as financial, legal, business, or gambling advice. Don’t make investment, business, or betting decisions based on our conversations as you should always talk to a qualified professional. Listeners must always drink responsibly, never drink & drive, & only consume alcohol if you are of legal drinking age.

    Disclosure:

    Some of the images in the Podcast were AI generated &/or edited with AI. The cover image was AI generated. The voice overs are original AI generated voices. The theme music is an original instrumental created using AI.

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