Welcome to The Roundtable Rethink podcast, where three sharp minds come together every week to discuss the topics that shape our world.Meet the voices behind the mic:Uncle Paddy – The seasoned entrepreneur and tech veteran, bringing years of wisdom, wit, and firsthand experience in building and scaling businesses. Expect a mix of pragmatic advice and sharp observations from a man who’s seen it all.Andy The Asshole – The unfiltered provocateur with a knack for cutting through the noise. Andy’s no-holds-barred takes challenge the status quo and keep the conversations refreshingly honest (and occasionally controversial).Stevie Telavivie – The lawyer-turned-visionary weaving insights from law, politics, and life into a compelling narrative. With a knack for seeing the big picture, Stevie keeps the conversation grounded and thought-provoking.Together, we explore the worlds of tech, AI, politics, entrepreneurship, business, sales, marketing, and current affairs. Our mission? To be the go-to podcast for thinkers—people who are intellectually curious, unapologetically opinionated, and hungry to learn.At The RoundTable Rethink podcast, we believe in sparking meaningful conversations that challenge your perspective and broaden your horizons. Whether you’re a startup founder, a policy wonk, or just someone who loves a good debate, this is your space to connect with ideas that matter.So, grab a cup of coffee (or your drink of choice) and join us as we unpack the stories and trends shaping our lives and the future. Let’s brew some thoughts together!
Way back in Episode One, we gazed into the crystal ball to predict exactly what the world of AI, business, and politics would look like in 2025. Now, the future has arrived. In this week’s episode, we pull up the tape, dust off those early forecasts, and ruthlessly grade our own homework.The verdict? As Paddy puts it, "The planets have aligned." From the explosion of autonomous driving—with Waymo now hitting 450k paid rides a week—to the harsh reality of AI displacement in contact centers, many of our "bold" predictions have become standard operating procedure. We even share a real-time case study: how Claude 4.5 successfully diagnosed a failing boiler heat exchanger when a human couldn’t, proving AI is already your new local tradesman.But we didn't get everything right. We debate the unexpected geopolitical shifts, the "absurdity" of lingering anti-AI sentiment, and the complex reality of the "LLM Wars"—where Google’s Gemini has surged to 650M users, narrowing the gap with ChatGPT.Join us for a data-packed retrospective as we tally the wins, admit the losses, and figure out who the real winners of 2025 are (Hint: It’s NVIDIA and Starlink, definitely not Legacy Auto).On the Scorecard this week:The "Prophecy" Audit: Which Episode One predictions hit the bullseye and which missed the mark?Real-World AI: Diagnosing heating systems via LLM & the 30% drop in customer service roles.Market Winners: Why NVIDIA is worth $4.7T and SpaceX is leaving NASA in the dust.The Political Fallout: How the rise of the far-right and Musk’s polarization affected Tesla.Health Tech Reality Check: GLP-1s, CRISPR, and why wearables are finally saving lives.
12/8/25 • 63:44
This week, we dive deep into the numbers behind Tesla’s autonomous driving acceleration. We look at the massive mileage milestones that are separating FSD from the competition and what the latest safety data says about the path to "unsupervised."Then, we break down the drop of DeepSeek V3.2. This isn’t just another model release; it’s a masterclass in reinforcement learning designed specifically for agentic workloads. We unpack the benchmarks that matter, the new training methodology, and why this model might be the new standard for autonomous agents.Finally, we turn our eyes to the grid. We discuss the UK’s energy policy following the recent budget—analyzing the mix of nuclear, gas, and renewables, and asking the hard question: Are UK consumers getting a raw deal compared to the rest of the world?
12/1/25 • 58:33
If you’ve ignored the news for the last three weeks, you’ve missed a year's worth of progress. This week, we break down the triple-threat release from Google, OpenAI, and xAI and reveal their stunning new capabilities. In this episode:The New King: We analyze how Gemini 3 Pro hits record highs on the world's most challenging benchmarks.The Bubble Math: Hyperscalers are spending $150B+ annually on infrastructure, but is the revenue there? We discuss the "Capex Air Pocket" and whether a valuation reset is inevitable.The Replacement Timeline: We move past the hype to the hard numbers of displacement. We discuss the jobs most likely to be impacted, why and when. The Takeaway: It’s no longer about who can chat the best; it’s about who can do the work. It's all here and more on Episode 28 of the Roundtable Rethink podcast.
11/24/25 • 54:35
Alright, buckle up—the internet as we know it is about to get a serious makeover. This week, we're talking about three agentic browsers that are basically giving traditional browsing the middle finger: Perplexity's Comet, The Browser Company's Dia, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas.Here's the deal: instead of you clicking around like some kind of digital caveman, these AI-powered browsers actually understand what you're trying to do and just... do it for you. Need groceries for that recipe you found? Done. Want to compile research from seventeen different tabs without losing your mind? Sorted. They're basically your internet butler, and honestly, it's pretty wild. Sam Altman's calling it "a rare once-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be about"—and for once, the hype might actually be justified.But (and there's always a but), we need to talk about privacy. Because yeah, having an AI that can do everything for you sounds great until you remember it's watching everything you do online.Now let's talk about something that's honestly keeping me up at night: our education system is spectacularly unprepared for this AI revolution. Like, catastrophically unprepared. We're literally training kids for a world that no longer exists.Get this: traditional education moves on 5-10 year cycles. AI evolves every 6-12 months. That's not a gap—that's a chasm. And schools blocking AI because they're worried about "cheating"? That's not protecting students, that's just ensuring they learn about AI from TikTok instead of actual educators, which is... not ideal.Here's the thing people miss: using AI well actually requires more critical thinking, not less. You need to verify outputs, understand limitations, spot hallucinations. These are higher-order skills. But we're treating AI like it's a calculator when it's more like... I don't know, a really smart intern who sometimes makes stuff up.AI literacy needs to be as fundamental as reading and writing. Full stop. Because students graduating without AI fluency? They're going to get absolutely demolished in the job market. Every single profession—devs, lawyers, doctors, you name it—is being transformed right now.So the real question isn't "should we integrate AI into education?" It's "can we move fast enough to avoid screwing over an entire generation?" This isn't just about education—it's about economic competitiveness. And we need to get our act together, like, yesterday.
10/28/25 • 58:50
The two giants of AI just revealed their master plans. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know from OpenAI's Dev Day and Google's Gemini Enterprise Event.Here’s what we cover:OpenAI's Platform Play: New models, the revolutionary Agent Builder, and the major reveal of 'apps for ChatGPT.' We discuss what an AI app store really means for developers and everyday users.Google's Enterprise Gambit: A deep dive into the Gemini Enterprise platform. Can its focus on scalability, partnerships, and security win over the business world?Clash of the Builders: We put OpenAI's and Google's new "Agent Builder" platforms head-to-head to see how they stack up.Bubble or Boom? With billions being poured into the industry, we sincerely debate the question: Is this all about to go up in smoke?Quadrillion: A new word for our vocabulary. The growth and numbers associated with AI are becoming so wacky that we now have to talk in QUADRILLIONS!!Tune in to understand who’s winning the AI war and what these shifts mean for you.
10/15/25 • 66:59
This week, we dig into the crypto conundrum — why digital currencies still feel so damn complicated.From there, we unpack Google’s new “Nano Banana” image-manipulation tech and what it could mean for Adobe’s future.Andy (being his usual asshole self) takes us on a ride through agentic vibe coding with Lindy AI, before we wrap up with a look at the evolving energy landscape and what it signals for the road ahead.Curious, contrarian, and just the right amount of chaotic — this episode ties together the worlds of tech, money, and power.
9/16/25 • 60:37
This week, we'll be discussing what the hell happened to Chat-GPT5 and diving deep into a very troubling trend: the growing graveyard of failed AI projects. Why are so many companies getting it so wrong?"
8/18/25 • 52:04
This week, we dive into the big AI headlines:ChatGPT-5 Launch – OpenAI’s latest frontier model is here. We explore its new capabilities, where it shines, and where it still has room to grow.OpenAI’s Open-Source Models – Compact, powerful, and able to run locally. We discuss what this could mean for businesses.Claude Opus 4.1 – The new heavyweight champion of AI coding. It’s a refinement release with hints of bigger things ahead.Tariffs & the UK Economy – Could new trade policies help solve the UK’s financial challenges? We break down the possibilities.
8/11/25 • 61:02
This week, we discuss the launch of Grok 4, now the world's most powerful reasoning model, crushing benchmarks everywhere!We also dive deep into Prompt engineering fundamentals and break down one of the many prompt engineering frameworks, RACE!Finally, we address the significant questions of why AI adoption in business is slow and what happens to critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world.All this and more on this week's episode of the Roundtable Rethink Podcast!
7/15/25 • 56:32
Sounds technical, but this is one of our most value-heavy episodes!!This week, we deep dive into prompt engineering, the new language of business!We discuss the four-phase implementation framework and the three mistakes executives often make when considering prompt engineering.We conclude with a quick-fire round of AI news, including Meta's eye-watering compensation packages for AI researchers and new AI safety concerns as models refuse to shut down.
6/30/25 • 56:10
Tesla RoboTaxi Launch, Grok 3.5 Rewrites History, How To ACTUALLY Implement AI in Your BusinessThis week, we discuss the successful launch of Tesla's RoboTaxi service in Austin and explore the outrageously profitable autonomous self-driving business model that could make Tesla the most valuable company in the world.We also discussed Elon's plans to use Grok 3.5 to rewrite the entire corpus of publicly available information. This ingenious move would give XAI the cleanest set of pre-training data in the world, enabling the development of the most accurate and truth-seeking models.Finally, we begin to unpack the practical steps that every company must take to implement AI into their business in a way that enables them to become an AI-led or AI-first company.
6/23/25 • 40:01
This week, we discuss Perplexity AI's expansion of its toolset into live sports, agentic capabilities, and in-depth financial analysis.We take a fascinating listener's question, "Can you be entrepreneurial without being an entrepreneur?"Andy leads us in a conversation about implementing AI in a practical way inside your business.Finally, Brian unpacks a fascinating entrepreneurial case study on the ATOB fuel card that is disrupting the entire trucking industry.
6/2/25 • 71:00
This week, Andy the asshole leads us in a philosophical discussion about the potential Black Mirror implications of AI for society, including kids, employment and mental health.Stevie Telvaivie takes into orbit by comparing the space race and the AI cold war between the USA and China.Finally, Uncle Paddy unpacks all the latest AI announcements from the Google I/O conference.
5/26/25 • 81:25
This week, we discuss OpenAI's new virtual software development agent, "CODEX1", and the implications for the tech industry.We also discussed VAPI, the incredible new voice calling agent that is natural, conversational and context aware. We unpack the implications for the 40 million jobs globally that are dependent on script-based telephony.Finally, we discuss the burgeoning Scottish space industry and, more specifically, satellite manufacturing, all from the greatest little country on earth that gave the world EVERYTHING!!
5/19/25 • 62:45
This week, we discuss the exploding popularity of Chinese car brands on UK roads and debunk some common myths around why this might be happening.We also take listener questions this week, covering.... Do you still need a technical co-founder in the age of AI and no-code?Will my young children or grandchildren have an AI teacher, and if so, what will they be learning?Will AI agents take my job, and if so, when?
5/12/25 • 58:50
This week, we put a bow on our 5-week entrepreneurial breakdown by revealing our top 15 lessons learned from a combined 90 years in business.We discuss the following topics...Most things don't matter, and a few things matter a lotBig things take timeEverything is a product/service problemSimple scales and fancy failsBeware of the managerial classConsistency beats complexityBe unbullshitableReputation is the ultimate deal lubricantProximity to power mattersFocus is a superpowerHard decisions, easy lifeBe greedy, be lazyUnderstand the price of choicesIf you can't be with the one you love, then love the one you're with Lose the emotion, trust the gut and let logic rule all
4/21/25 • 72:51
This week, we discuss the final instalment in our entrepreneurial breakdown: building a team. We discuss when and how to hire your first team members and how to make them effective.More than 50% of young people don't vote; we discuss the lack of political awareness and touch on some potential solutions for a more educated electorate.Finally, we unpack all the latest AI tools and tech innovations from Google's Cloud next event.
4/14/25 • 76:39
This week, we discuss the highlights from the Nvidia GTC conference, including their AI hardware roadmap.Andy, the asshole, unpacks segment 4 of our breakdown of the entrepreneurial journey, Sales and Marketing, providing killer and actionable insights on how to identify and land your first 10 customers. Finally, Stevie Telavive brings us home with a discussion about tariffs and the stock market implosion over the last few days.
4/7/25 • 82:59
This week, Andy the asshole kicks things off with a breakdown of Google's new Gemini 2.5 pro model. Uncle Paddy leads us in a conversation about MCP (model context protocol). What is it, how do you leverage it, and what are the implications for an agentic AI future???Finally, we discuss business planning and strategy as part 3 of our multi-part episode on unpacking the entrepreneurial journey. Uncle Paddy provides a handy downloadable template for budding entrepreneurs to leverage (see link below)Simple Business Planning Templatehttps://drive.proton.me/urls/ZZ1ZJREA28#xF86ykE34iH1Of course, we can't wrap up any episode without a stream-of-consciousness speed run from Stevie Telavivie on AI education and its implications for society.
3/31/25 • 75:04
This week Andy, the asshole, unpacks Global GPT, maybe the only GPT you'll ever need. Uncle Paddy joins from the Cotswolds with a Manus AI update, segwaying into segment 2 of our entrepreneurial breakdown, "Understanding Your Market."Finally, we wrap up with a speed run on values, Tesla and ANY DAMN THING WE PLEASE!!!Useful LinksGlobal GPT https://glbgpt.com/Google Trends https://trends.google.com/trends/Answer The Publichttps://answerthepublic.com/tiggdq/member/searchesManus AIhttps://manus.im/app
3/25/25 • 68:59
This week, Andy the asshole breaks down a groundbreaking new AI agent, Manus AI, its capabilities and what it means for jobs.In our practical AI segment, we discuss applying AI to the Facebook marketplace arbitrage game and how we made 78 bucks with little to no effort! Finally, Uncle Paddy kicks off the first of a series of conversations over the next 10 weeks, breaking down the entrepreneurial journey, a fascinating trip down memory lane for us all!
3/17/25 • 66:19
This week we discuss Dodge, the story so far. What's happening with Tesla and the outlook for the coming months and years Tariffs, what are they, and why are they being levied?Entrepreneurship, the first in a series of deep dives into the entrepreneurial journey; more to follow in the coming weeks!
3/11/25 • 58:01
This week, we discussed Claude 3.7 and ChatGPT 4.5. These new models dropped shortly after the podcast last week. We reveal their capabilities and what makes them different from other leading models.Agentic AI! What is it, what can it do for you, who are the key players, and how it's going to disrupt EVERYTHING?Finally, we discuss the cost of waging war, technological breakthroughs, and what the future may hold!
3/3/25 • 67:12
Stevie Telavive and Uncle Paddy go at it over Starmer's attack on Apple's End2End Encryption.We reveal Grok3's incredible new capabilities.Andy the asshole delivers a stunning breakdown of how to apply entrepreneurial tactics and AI to the job-seeking process.Finally, Stevie Telavive brings us home with his "Good AI Gone Bad" segment, discussing the darker side of AI and why we shouldn't be complacent about the risks.ResourcesFull Employment Hackers Coursehttps://drive.proton.me/urls/BGSFG91RV8#tEIWFDTUAWWpTaylor Swift Imagehttps://grok.com/share/bGVnYWN5_d04a3605-c3f2-48f6-8d76-12e137fbf890Proton Drive Encrypted Cloud Storagehttps://proton.me/drivePerplexity AIhttps://www.perplexity.ai/ChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/CV Templatehttps://drive.proton.me/urls/8NPRFN2G7C#2H7XdkjCBS2Q
2/24/25 • 81:04
🚀 AI is moving fast—are you keeping up? In Episode 6 of The Round Table Rethink, we dive into the latest AI breakthroughs shaping the business world:🎙️ Special Guest: Brian McGuire – Serial optometry entrepreneur & startup mentor shares expert insights on AI’s impact on business.🌍 The European AI Summit – Uncle Paddy Breaks down JD Vance’s Speech and What it Signals for Global AI Leadership.🤖 Grok 3 is here – Elon Musk claims it’s the world’s most powerful AI. What do we actually know?💼 AI for small businesses – Brian and Andy (the asshole) cover Practical strategies to leverage AI for real-world business growth.If you're an executive, business owner, or industry leader, this episode delivers must-know insights to help you stay ahead.🔗 Listen now: Apple Podcast... https://shorturl.at/CAjJ7 Spotify... https://shorturl.at/LzR7P YouTube... https://shorturl.at/CnANX Website... https://shorturl.at/NF3Wh
2/17/25 • 64:05
This week we discuss Doge, what is it, what are they trying to do, and why is it so damn controversial.After another week of stunning AI advances, we discuss whether society is genuinely ready and which industries will most likely be disrupted.Finally, we discuss a round-up of this week's tech news, including Space Fuel and brain-machine interfaces
2/10/25 • 71:56
This week, we set the record straight on DeepSeek and discuss the new OpenAI model o3!What is Humanities last exam, and why is it the last AI benchmark we'll ever need? We also discuss the retail apocalypse and provide our prescription for what it will take to "fix retail"Finally, we discuss future battery tech that will put an end to range anxiety and finish with a tariff war pallet cleanser!
2/3/25 • 71:21
This week, we discussed China's new and astonishing DeepSeek AI model. We unpacked why it's so revolutionary and its potential to change the economics of AI forever!We also discussed "Project Stargate", the largest AI investment in history with a hugely ambitious goal that could transform society forever! Finally, we unpacked TrumpCoin, discussed the case for and against it, and threw in a TikTok ban pallet cleanser!
1/27/25 • 50:39
This week, Stevie Telavivie discussed how energy is produced, the grid's issues, why our prices are so high, and possible future solutions, notwithstanding his Johnny Walker whiskey analogy.Andy, the asshole, takes us down crypto lane with a great explainer on Bitcoin and its properties as both a currency and store of value and why the hell Oklahoma is establishing its own Bitcoin reserve.Finally, Uncle Paddy discusses Keir Starmer's "Plan for Change," which is a bold vision for how the UK can become an AI maker rather than an AI taker.
1/20/25 • 61:20
On this episode we discussed predictions for 2025, these included...Which industries will see the greatest shift in workforce requirements due to AI in 2025?What emerging Technologies will have the biggest impact on daily life in 2025?Biggest winners/losers in tech 2025 (Company names and why)?What will be the dominant LLM (Large Language Model) in 2025?Biggest political winners/losers in 2025 (who and why)?
1/13/25 • 57:47
