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Fast Hours is a weekly generative AI podcast where Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn dig into the craft, taste, and business of making creative work with AI. Every week, they unpack what’s changing across AI image and video generation, creative workflows, models, platforms, culture, creative careers, and the business of creative work. What matters? What works? What’s overhyped? And where does leverage e... more

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Opus 5.5 made editable AI video practical: build motion graphics in code, then revise shots, text, and variations without starting over.A cocktail graphic from Rory’s T-shirt became an animation system. Then came four more drinks, a Pokémon battle, p... more

After 20 years in creative, building Golden Wolf and selling it to Doodles, Ingi Erlingsson went deep on AI to start a new chapter at his company, SYSTMS.Ingi has spent two decades making work for brands including Nike, Adidas, Jordan, Disney, Netfli... more

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To run a solo business on AI, build a system of small skills and agents that handle the admin, comms, and ops so your time goes to creating.

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Ingi Erlingsson
Icelandic-born creative entrepreneur and director; former founder/owner of Golden Wolf, now CEO of SYSTMS
SYSTMS / Golden Wolf / Doodles
Episode: 20 Year Creative Vet Sold Golden Wolf to Doodles, Then Went All-In on AI (feat. Ingi Erlingsson)
Jamey Gannon
AI Creative Director
IDM (studio)
Episode: A 24 Year Old AI Creative Director Gives Away Her Playbook (feat. Jamey Gannon)
Rourke Sefton-Minns
Founder of Gen HQ, social media educator
Gen HQ
Episode: He Built an 8 Figure AI Business in One Year (feat. Rourke Sefton-Minns)
Finn McKenty
Special guest with a background in design, marketing, and creative entrepreneurship
Episode: How to Make AI Images That Don’t Scream “I Used AI” (feat. Finn McKenty)
Salma Aboukarr
Creative director and founder of Creeps
Creeps
Episode: She Cracked AI Advertising Before Brands Were Ready
Tyler Bernabe
Generative AI creator and strategist
JBooks Creative
Episode: The Weird AI Video Formula Getting Millions of Views
Marco Isle
A pioneer in AI image generation and graphic design
Episode: Midjourney Token Bashing, Nano Banana, and Weavy with Marco Isle
Allar Haltsonen
Creator and influencer in the Midjourney space
Episode: Letting AI Cook & The Final Countdown for v7 Feat. Allar Haltsonen
Mihn Do
YouTuber and Agency Owner specializing in AI
Episode: Early Sora Tester Shares Everything feat. Mihn Do

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Drew Brucker
Host of Fast Hours
Rory Flynn
Host of Fast Hours

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • One of my go-to podcasts each week! Drew and Rory are incredible hosts and their chemistry is off the charts. Might be the best AI + creative focused podcast that exists.

    Podchaser
    5
    cr3wcutty
    18 days ago
  • Hands Downs the best AI Podcast!!

    Drew and Rory have changed the game with this one!!! It’s my favorite place to learn about my go to generative ai tool. Midjourney for Life 👌🏿🙏🏿💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noah Drops
    United States2 years ago
  • Great For It’s Niche

    It’s definitely a really specific podcast, but if you’re an artist, creator, podcaster, or business owner, I definitely recommend keeping up with show since the resources and information can be vital to your growth. Especially since AI is here and is happening. Be sure to check out the Youtube, though, if you can. It will make the experience much better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vcjcg
    United States2 years ago
  • Mid who?

    Ok at first, I had absolutely no idea what these guys were talking about because I have never heard of midjourney. This is apparently a new AI tool to generate images. After listening to the first episode and most recent episode, I agree with the host that nobody is doing a podcast about this software. So if you are a mid journey user or into AI and want to learn more, this podcast is definitely for you. My only suggestion to the hosts would be to have put in the trailer actual description of w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnonymousAndrewPodcast
    United States2 years ago
  • The best Midjourney tips and insights

    These two are who I go to for all my Midjourney info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    📞 man
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and aligned with a hands-on, studio-focused perspective on AI-driven design.
Audience values clear, actionable insights over hype, with strong emphasis on Midjourney and related tools.
Listeners praise the hosts' practical approach to AI in creative workflows and their willingness to share real-world tactics.

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#207
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#127
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#63
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#157
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#208
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#25
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20 Year Creative Vet Sold Golden Wolf to Doodles, Then Went All-In on AI (feat. Ingi Erlingsson)
Q: How do you balance creative freedom with client briefs when working with big brands?
It varies by project; often there's a storyboard and many approvals, but the most successful outcomes come from delivering your own twist within the given framework and choosing moments where you can inject real creative leadership.
A 24 Year Old AI Creative Director Gives Away Her Playbook (feat. Jamey Gannon)
Q: Explain what AI Creative Director means and what they're responsible for.
Jamey describes the title as nebulous but essentially a Creative Director who leverages AI; over time it will unify with broader design roles as people standardize what AI can and should do in branding and marketing.
He Built an 8 Figure AI Business in One Year (feat. Rourke Sefton-Minns)
Q: What was the turning point when AI started to shape Gen HQ's path?
The moment came when Generative AI features entered Photoshop, enabling rapid content creation and teaching—this sparked the pivot from general education to AI-focused content that resonated with audiences and brought new business opportunities.
Ep.61—Live Visual AI AMA: You Asked. And We Went There.
Q: What do you think about the new Midjourney compared to other models?
I think the new features will be a game-changer, but we need to see how it rolls out.
Letting AI Cook & The Final Countdown for v7 Feat. Allar Haltsonen
Q: How do you come up with prompts for your creations?
I often start from scratch or take elements from my past work, but lately, I've been relying on mood boards for specific styles.

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A fast-paced, design- and tech-forward show exploring how generative AI reshapes visual creation, workflows, and industry economics. Episodes frequently center on practical techniques for using AI tools (like Midjourney and other image/video models), hands-on design processes, platform dynamics, and real-world business considerations—from monetization and client work to branding and creative careers. Guests span AI artists, creative directors, and technologists who share actionable takeaways, conflicts between originality and automation, and considerations around ethics, costs, and scalability. The format emphasizes practical experimentation, strong opinions, and community-building around AI-enabled creativity, making it a helpful listen fo... more

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