The AI Playbook Podcast

Inside the work. Beyond the hype.

The AI Playbook Podcast explores how people learn, build, and work with artificial intelligence. Hosted by Arthi Rajendran, each conversation opens up a guest's AI journey, practical projects, decisions, and lessons you can bring into your own work.

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AI That Makes You Think: Meet the 12-Year-Old Building the Future

With Eswar Kutala | | 35 min

This episode centers on Eswar Kutala, described as a 12-year-old, 8th-grade student building AI systems, agents, and automation tools. The conversation is framed around a bigger question: whether AI should simply deliver faster answers or instead guide people, question them, and help them think more deeply. The description also highlights how Eswar has been building primarily with his phone, learning through experimentation rather than waiting for a perfect setup. It points to interests in open-source AI, building his own systems, and what young builders and adults can learn from his approach to problem-solving and learning.

About the guest and conversation

Eswar Kutala is a student and young AI builder who was 12 at the time of this episode. He builds AI systems, agents, and automation tools, with an interest in technology that helps people think and learn.

  • The episode explores why Eswar started building AI at a young age and how that shaped his approach.
  • A key theme is building with limited resources, including creating AI agents using primarily a phone.
  • The conversation asks whether AI improves thinking or reduces it.
  • The episode highlights Eswar's interest in AI that guides and questions users instead of only answering directly.
  • Open-source AI and building his own systems are part of the discussion.
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AI, Unfiltered: An Unscripted Conversation with Alan Oliver

With Alan Oliver | | 72 min

This episode is described as a casual, unscripted live conversation about AI with Alan Oliver. The discussion is framed as a spontaneous exchange rather than a prepared presentation, with no slides and no fixed agenda. The described themes include what the speakers are building, new tools that are getting attention, recent AI developments, and what feels exciting or concerning. The tone is openly conversational, with room for questions and improvised “AI rants” as the talk moves wherever it naturally goes.

About the guest and conversation

Alan Oliver is an AI builder who joins Arthi for an informal exchange about the projects, tools, and developments catching their attention.

  • The conversation is framed as unscripted and informal, with no prepared deck or script.
  • The speakers plan to discuss what they are building and the tools drawing their attention.
  • Recent developments in AI are part of the described discussion.
  • The conversation will include both enthusiasm and concern about AI.
  • Audience questions are explicitly invited.
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AI Filmmaking Masterclass + Monetization Workshop ft. @AIM0V1E

With Vanessa Mariveles | | 50 min

This episode is described as a beginner-friendly live masterclass on making AI films from scratch and turning them into income. The session focuses on moving from a simple idea to scripts, characters, scenes, and final production using AI, while also covering monetization. Vanessa Mariveles is presented as the guest who will explain the workflow and tools she uses, along with practical tips and a live Q&A. The description also frames the session as accessible to people without filmmaking experience, technical expertise, or expensive equipment, and positions it as useful for creators, marketers, entrepreneurs, and other curious professionals.

About the guest and conversation

Vanessa Mariveles is the founder and CEO of AI M0V1E. In this masterclass, she shares her AI filmmaking workflow and explains how creators can publish and monetize their work.

  • The session covers how to move from a simple idea into an AI film.
  • It explains how AI can be used to create scripts, characters, and scenes.
  • The workshop highlights the tools used in Vanessa's filmmaking workflow.
  • The episode includes monetization guidance for uploading and earning from films.
  • The format includes practical tips followed by a live Q&A.
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Meet your host: Arthi Rajendran

Arthi is an AI educator, mentor, and founder of The Arthi AI Collective. She brings a builder's curiosity to conversations about technology, careers, and the people behind AI.

For curious beginners, working professionals, founders, and builders who want a practical perspective on using AI.

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What is The AI Playbook Podcast?

The AI Playbook Podcast explores how people learn, build, and work with artificial intelligence. Hosted by Arthi Rajendran, each conversation opens up a guest's AI journey, practical projects, decisions, and lessons you can bring into your own work.

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Who hosts the podcast?

Arthi Rajendran, AI educator, mentor, and founder of The Arthi AI Collective, hosts the podcast.

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Use the guest booking link on this page to choose a live, public podcast slot with Arthi on Calendly. Live-session and preparation details are shared after booking.

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