Humanity built artificial intelligence to cure disease, write code, and solve impossible problems.

Naturally, we used it to make AI girlfriends, fake OnlyFans models, personalised porn, and sex robots with better communication skills than most men in Los Angeles.

In Episode 3 of The Lost and Founder, Brody and Sam are joined by Gelsey Laurie — former stuntwoman turned glamour model — for the most unhinged conversation the show has had so far.

They get into AI porn, virtual girlfriends, synthetic intimacy, the people already forming emotional attachments to chatbots, and the terrifyingly plausible future in which your competition in the dating market can be reset to factory settings.

Brody asks the questions that should probably not be asked on a podcast. Sam tries — unsuccessfully — to keep the conversation from becoming a federal investigation. Gelsey brings a firsthand perspective on glamour, image, attention, and what happens when AI can manufacture all three at scale.

It is funny. It is uncomfortable. It is probably not safe to play around your parents. And somewhere, a venture capitalist is listening to this episode while preparing a pitch deck called Intimacy-as-a-Service.

No fake gurus. No polite takes. No chance this conversation stays normal for long.

Guest: Gelsey Laurie — former stuntwoman, glamour model, and the only person in the room qualified to explain why the future is about to get much weirder.

AI has a pyramid scheme problem. LinkedIn has a personality problem. And Los Angeles has… several problems.

In Episode 2 of The Lost and Founder, Brody and Sam are joined by Brody’s friend JD from Angels on the Battlefield for a conversation that starts with AI and ends exactly where it should: questioning the judgment of nearly everyone involved.

Brody breaks down the AI pyramid scheme — the explosion of people selling “AI expertise” when they have never shipped a product, owned an outcome, or met a production environment they couldn’t turn into a Canva carousel. Sam arrives fresh from college with equal parts curiosity and impending doom about the machines. JD brings the musician’s perspective, a healthy disrespect for performative nonsense, and just enough chaos to make the whole thing worse in the best way.

They also take aim at LinkedIn theatre, fake expertise, founder posturing, the bizarre social ecosystem of Los Angeles, and the kind of people who somehow make every conversation feel like an audition.

It is part AI reality check, part LA survival guide, part group therapy for anyone tired of being sold confidence by people with no receipts.

No fake gurus. No polished founder nonsense. No shortage of opinions.

Guest: JD of Angels on the Battlefield

Subscribe to The Lost and Founder for raw conversations about AI, entrepreneurship, culture, mental health, and the beautiful disaster of trying to build something real.

Some conversations you prepare for. Some conversations prepare you.

This was the second kind.

Joshua Shea is an addiction therapist who specializes in helping men overcome pornography addiction - and he has seen things. Things that will make you laugh, make you uncomfortable, and make you look at the guy next to you on the subway slightly differently.

In this episode, Brody and Joshua go deep on the addiction that nobody admits to, the shame spiral that keeps men stuck, and the extraordinary lengths people will go to in order to avoid having an honest conversation with themselves. Including - and this actually happened - a man who scheduled a colonoscopy rather than admit to his wife that he'd been in the bathroom for forty-five minutes.

They also talk about what recovery actually looks like, why this addiction is uniquely hard to treat in the social media era, and the moment Joshua realised he was the one who needed help.

This is the kind of episode that makes you laugh out loud and then sit in silence for a minute.

No judgement. No filter. Just an honest conversation about something a lot of people need to hear.

Guest: Joshua Shea - addiction therapist, author, and the most entertainingly honest person Brody has ever interviewed.

In this episode of The Lost and Founder, we sit down with David Shamszad, CEO of SG Real Estate, to discuss his profound journey from addiction and mental illness to entrepreneurial success. David shares how early struggles with depression and trauma led him to substance abuse at a young age. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his early twenties, he faced a decade-long battle with mental health challenges and addiction. Through vulnerability and acceptance, David embarked on a path to recovery, transforming his life and career. Today, he leads a thriving real estate enterprise and advocates for mental health awareness, aiming to change the dialogue around mental illness and addiction. 

The Lost and Founder is a podcast hosted by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich and Gelsey Laurie, blending candid conversations on mental health with sharp takes on current events, social issues, and a healthy dose of comedy.

Savage Brody is an entrepreneur, streamer, and mental health advocate who created the podcast as a safe space for founders and creatives to openly discuss their struggles with anxiety, depression, and burnout. His mission is to build a community that supports one another and normalizes the uncomfortable conversations around mental health.

Joining him is Gelsey Laurie, a stuntwoman, dancer, actress, and host of the podcast Before My Time. Known for her love of vintage pop culture and her dynamic presence on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Gelsey brings humor, insight, and a fresh perspective to the show. 

Together, Brody and Gelsey interview high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers, and everyday people about their battles with mental health, aiming to find new ways of conquering personal demons and continuing to build impactful things for the world. These interviews delve into the darkest corners of their guests' experiences, offering raw, hard-hitting discussions that go beyond surface-level conversations.

Deborah Driggs is an internal Playboy Playmate, actress and now an influential life coach. Join us today as we talk about her history with mental health and how she fell into life coaching.

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.

Laura Lux is an internal superstar model, influencer and one of the most popular women on OnlyFans. Join us today as we talk about her history with social anxiety and body image issues

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.

Alexa Giacinto is a celebrity trainer, influencer and content creator. Today we delve into her history with depression, spirituality and her relationship with God during her worst moments.

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.

Roxy Astor is a former wrestling superstar with the Glow Girls who lost everything to addiction and depression. Now she dedicates her life to helping others. Share her story with her.

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.

Frank King is a 7x Ted Talker, 4x best selling author and known as the "Mental Health Comedian". Today we talk about how he left a lucrative career writing for Jay Leno, funny stories of being on tour and how he found his aunt in a freezer.

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.

JD McGibney is a rockstar guitarist from the band "Angels on the Battlefield" and an outspoken advocate for positive mental health. Today we delve into his lifelong battle with chronic anxiety and how an introvert manages to use this anxiety to power his on-stage performances.

The Lost and Founder is a podcast created by Brody "Savage Brody" Derich, an internet personality and entrepreneur. The Lost and Founder was created as a safe place for entrepreneurs to talk about all things mental health with a mission of building a community that supports one another. 

The Lost and Founder follows a journey where Brody interviews high-profile celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers and every day people about their battle with depression and anxiety so that we can all find new ways of conquering our demons and continuing to build awesome things for the world. These interviews venture into some of the darkest places of their battles with mental health in a raw, hard-hitting fashion. The Lost and Founder is dedicated to going beyond the “surface level” conversations about depression and mental health. We want to have the conversations that make people uncomfortable so we can normalize talking about the uncomfortable. Our mission is to create a supportive community and remove the stigma with depression.