Frank & Sense

We've heard a lot about AI recently. But what is AI, really? This week, Frank is joined by his friend (and Google Research Scientist) Michael Madaio to discuss all things AI. Michael is a part of Google's Responsible AI group, and his research looks into how we can anticipate (and limit) risks and biases that may be perpetuated through AI. Michael gives a brief history of AI and shares some case studies of AI implementations across the country in various fields. I guarantee you will learn something by the end of this episode. I know I did.

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Are you ready for it? Frank is joined by Becca Ballinger and Rebecca Wahls, two chair people of the "Tortured Poets Department," to discuss all things Taylor Swift, the new album, and much more. We discuss the idea of being ethical fans, Taylor owning her reputation, and Florida!!! Say so long to London and hello to this great episode!

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Ross Godwin has seen some pretty crazy things. He's been to multiple State of the Unions, a Super Bowl, the 2020 vote counting in Philadelphia, the coronation of King Charles, a Goop convention, and much more. That's because he's a video journalist with the Washington Post. He's also one of Frank's oldest and best friends. Ross joins Frank this week to talk about documenting and bearing witness to history, and how it doesn't feel like history while you're there. They also discuss "the media", bias, the decentralization of news, and using the same bathroom as the Coptic Christian Pope. Breaking news: This is a great episode!

Here are the links to Ross's video pieces that we discuss:

• Quiet On Set
• Throwback Thursday: Monday Night Raw
• Throwback Thursday: The Magician
• Descendants: Diving With a Purpose

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It's the crossover event that you've been waiting for: Godzilla x Kong x Frank x Mitch! Frank is joined by Mitch to discuss the 2017 film "Kong: Skull Island" as well as the 2024 cinematic event "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire." The boys discuss the history of these two big boys, as well as King Kong's anatomy, Hollow Earth, Mothra, moving rocks, Scarface, ice dinosaurs, and much more. Plus - a special guest appearance from Chelsea Willis who shares her thoughts on "Godzilla x Kong" as well as "90 Day Fiancé." It's Podzilla x Kong Cast! King Kong did nothing wrong! Onward and upward in the arts!

If you've followed the food scene in Washington, DC, there's a very good chance you've dined on food prepared by Chef Sasha Felikson. Sasha has worked with some of DC's most notable chefs, like Jose Andres, and has worked in Michelin-rated restaurants. He's also Frank's oldest friend. This week, Sasha serves up some hot takes. It's Sasha's smorgasbord of of sensitive subjects subjected to subtle Cervarich scrutiny. It's our most delicious episode yet. Sauce it up, and join the fun!

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It's a Dune double feature! This week, Frank is joined by his trusty companions Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino for a trip to the desert world Arrakis. The boys watched "Dune" and "Dune 2" and then recorded a podcast - live in person, as written! They discuss all things Dune: spice, sandworms, witches, Space Boston, and black goop. Fear is the mind killer. Jump in your ornithopter and join us!

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Frank hosts a way-too-early career retrospective with author Ann Fraistat, starting with her high school plays and following her journey all the way through becoming a published author. Ann has written two (excellent) young adult novels, What We Harvest and A Place for Vanishing. We discuss the art of writing, the struggle to find an agent and become a professional author, dreams, and bugs.

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Frank is joined by his old friend Caleb Rudow. Caleb is a normal guy, who never imagined running for public office. Now he's running for the House seat previously held by Mark Meadows and Madison Cawthorn (NC-11). Frank and Caleb talk about Caleb's journey into politics, remaining joyful in the face of cynicism and fatalism, and magic.

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It's all led up to this. Oscar-palooza 2024 comes to a thrilling conclusion as Frank is joined once again by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to review the final four Best Picture nominees of the year! Buckle up, strap in, and prepare yourself for a wild ride to the top of Mitch's Movie Mountain (TM).

• The Zone of Interest (22:45 to 50:25)
• Oppenheimer (50:50 to 1:18:50)
• Killers of the Flower Moon (1:19:05 to 1:51:35)
• Poor Things (1:51:35 to 2:22:30)

Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!

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Mitch, Matt, and Frank open a six-pack of Best Picture nominees! With the Oscars only two weeks away, Frank is joined by Mitch Lerner and Matt Sparacino to discuss six of the Best Picture nominees. And these are some good ones! 

• Maestro (29:00 to 45:40)
• Barbie (45:40 to 1:04:50)
• American Fiction (1:05:00 to 1:27:30)
• The Holdovers (1:27:45 to 1:43:05)
• Anatomy of a Fall (1:43:35 to 2:00:40)
• Past Lives (2:00:55 to 2:17:40)

Full spoilers for all movies discussed above! You have been warned!

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