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Bad Decisions Podcast

Bad Decisions Studio
Unreal Engine
Blender
Youtube
Animation
Entrepreneurship
Artificial Intelligence
Personal Branding
Social Media
Openai
Creativity
Storytelling
Anthropic
Filmmaking
Houdini FX
Unity
Seedance 2.0
VFX Industry
AI In Art
Self-Improvement
VFX

A practical guide to modern Tech, AI, and Business. We analyze trends, test bold claims, and turn complex ideas into clear, actionable insights. Expect unfiltered breakdowns of what’s real, what’s hype, what’s worth trying, and what to ignore with practical takeaways you can use immediately. We also sit down with founders, CEOs, and industry leaders to explore the decisions, mistakes, and lessons ... more

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Latest Episodes

Seedance 2.5 launched exclusively through CapCut, so we bought an account and pushed it through real editing tests, swapping a can, changing a body, and moving the camera, and we show the wins and the failures. Flux 3.0 Preview got the exact same pro... more

We connected Blender to Decart's Lucy 2.5 and used it as a live AI rendering engine, controlling an untextured mannequin on one side while the AI rendered a fully realized character on the other in real time. Augmental's MouthPad turns the roof of yo... more

Unity revealed Unity 7, a major engine update that renders a Unity game live inside Unreal Engine and adds native AI agents through MCP, CLI, and API access. Lumistar launched an AI powered training machine that reads where you are on the court and r... more

YouTube

Lucy 2.5 overlays generated effects onto live webcam footage in real time, and the effects actually react to your hands, your hair, and the light in the room. Kimi K3 became the first Chinese open-weight model to beat the American frontier models on ... more

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Strauss Zelnick
CEO of Take-Two Interactive
Take-Two Interactive
Episode: Unreal Engine 5.8 CRAZY Features 🤯
Amjad Massad
CEO of Replit, discussed not having coding experience as an advantage
Replit
Episode: Using AI in 3D Softwares just got EASIER
Bilal Bal
Industry guest discussing the future of creation with AI
Independent creator / researcher
Episode: The Future of Creation with AI
Jim Geduldick
Expert in virtual production and filmmaking.
Episode: #71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick
Maha Abouelenein
Expert in personal branding and PR, author and consultant
Self-employed, consultant for various high-profile clients
Episode: #65 How to Position Yourself for Massive SUCCESS in 2025 with Maha Abouelenein
Oscar Höglund
CEO and co-founder of Epidemic Sound
Epidemic Sound
Episode: #62 Building Epidemic Sound into a Billion-Dollar Company with Oscar Höglund
Joris Corthout
Founder and CEO of Prismax, a leader in virtual production.
Prismax
Episode: #60 How TECH is Transforming Live Shows with Joris Corthout
Sean Bowes
VJ and concert visuals designer for major festivals and live events.
Episode: #59 The Importance of Visuals at EDM Events with Sean Bowes
Varun Mayya
A builder, founder, and content creator using AI for content automation.
AOS Labs
Episode: #57 The Founder who AUTOMATED Content Creation using AI with Varun Mayya

Hosts

Faraz
Host associated with Bad Decisions Podcast, often the on-screen host and intro/outro presence.
Prat
Co-host and producer, frequently participates in live prompts and demonstrations.
Farhad
Host/participant in demos and discussions; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Great information.

    I really love the topics they cover, and it’s solid information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor Marci
    United States5 months ago
  • So good

    I love these guys, and so grateful for them doing a podcast - as well as all the other good stuff they do for motion graphics. Thanks so much x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tsktsktut
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great lineup!

    I love all the different perspectives and paths you share in your podcasts that demonstrate all the fun and creativity ways to enter this wonderful development arena. Take pride for serving as the catalyst for so many future creations done by so many new and amazing artists. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Hollis
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, hands-on demos and real-world testing over hype.
The show balances bold claims with critical analysis and actionable guidance for teams and individuals.
Guests and diverse perspectives are highlighted as a strength, especially for tech-forward decision-making.

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Apple Podcasts
#160
Argentina/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#198
New Zealand/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Actually Get High-Quality Clients (Q&A Episode)
Q: Is UE5 still relevant with AI integration, and how should a freelancer balance AI and traditional 3D tools in a production pipeline?
UE5 remains relevant; AI is a tool, but for complex, accurate work (e.g., drone scenes or detailed product visuals), traditional 3D tools like Unreal Engine and complementary software remain essential. The speakers advocate learning both domains to know when to apply which tool.
How to Actually Get High-Quality Clients (Q&A Episode)
Q: First question is from Davinder. My question, I'm a 3D generalist, how can I rebrand myself to attract higher-quality clients?
The hosts advise focusing on marketing and education, not just skills. They suggest posting teachable, short educational clips, behind-the-scenes content, and final work to establish authority. They also recommend creating pre-work for targeted clients to demonstrate capability.
Rive comes to Unreal Engine, Netflix Uses AI generated Assets and Anthropic Caught DeepSeek Stealing from Claude
Q: What do you see as the biggest opportunity now for adopting AI?
Finding quick wins for businesses to implement AI without overwhelming them with features.
Rive comes to Unreal Engine, Netflix Uses AI generated Assets and Anthropic Caught DeepSeek Stealing from Claude
Q: What made you create that post?
I wanted to bring awareness to the fact that while we feel we're in an AI bubble, actual adoption rates are quite low.
Your Personal Data Is Being Sold with Caitlin "Cybersecurity Girl"
Q: What was the most insane or most interesting scam that has ever happened?
During the Russia-Ukraine war, hackers sent pink dildos instead of military equipment.

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What is Bad Decisions Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, technology-forward show that covers AI, creative tools, and the business decisions shaping modern software and media. Episodes frequently compare tools and ecosystems (AI models, real-time 3D engines, and production suites) and examine practical implications for makers, studios, and brands. Expect hands-on demos, provocative takes on vendor alignment and ethics, plus actionable guidance for prototyping, budgeting, and choosing toolchains in a rapidly evolving landscape. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge hype with real-world tests and guest perspectives from founders, engineers, and creators, making it useful for listeners evaluating technology bets, partnerships, sponsorships, or adoption strategies in creative an... more

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2. Amjad Massad
3. Bilal Bal
4. Jim Geduldick
5. Maha Abouelenein
6. Oscar Höglund
7. Joris Corthout
8. Sean Bowes

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