What does Zoom AI think of our episodes?

A new feature that Zoom offers is an "AI Summary" of your meeting. While this could theoretically be useful for business types who circle back to action items, it is somewhat useless when you are discussing an insane book or rehearsing a RiffTrax for an insane movie. Here's how Zoom tried to make sense of our last episode:

SummaryModern Technology, Westworld, and the Tech Verse Michael and Conor discussed the convenience and drawbacks of modern technology, including constant notifications and lack of volume control. They drew parallels between androids and the TV series Westworld. They also talked about the book series "The Tech Verse" by William Shatner and Ron Goulart, introducing a new antagonist character, Susan Grossman's nemesis. Michael expressed frustration with the large number of characters introduced in the book series.

Analyzing Susan, Jake Cardigan, and Writing Style Conor and Michael analyze a fictional character Susan and her interactions with Jake Cardigan. They critique the writing style of a book they are reading, including the use of phrases like "soy doggies in the sand." Michael shares an anecdote comparing conveying a caring persona to driving babysitters home. They discuss a character named Jake who crashed his Sky Cab and used a high-pitched voice and stun gun. Conor critiques certain sentences in a chapter for their writing style. They discuss the simulated Texas environment with fake oil wells and potential for petroleum-based fuels in the future.

Gomez's Quest for Orion and Android Encounters Michael and Conor discuss Gomez's fascination with finding "Orion," which led him to Sweetwater, Texas, possibly as a password. They mention meeting a woman named Madam Futura and an android named Madame Helvitica. Michael dislikes names like "Zodiac Orion." Susan Grossman interacts with an android named Emlin, initially confused for "Alan." They discuss a character's potential hallucinations, a "shit list" in Texas, and details like suit colors. They critique Matthew McConaughey's portrayal with unnecessary scars in True Detective, and clarify Emlin Emlan is a man's name.

Discussing Story, Game, and Character Developments Conor and Michael discussed the writing and editing of a story involving Walt Bascombe, his daughter Casey, and characters like Jake Cardigan and JJ Bracken. They critiqued repetitive words and phrases, with Michael suggesting the story needed updating. The conversation shifted to a computer game where Roland instructed sending a memo about the happiness drug in their new mood gun not working for sour apples. They discussed the potential meeting between Roland's evil twin and his nice twin, and Molly's need to consult Rex Slash. They also talked about Jake surveilling Castle Maldito while wearing a wrist phone, and the twins Roland and Rebecca being founders of Newtown Pharmaceutical Corporation.

Book Characters, Accidents, and Caribbean Connections Conor introduced a character from a book and reminisced about another from a movie. They discussed a hypothetical scenario involving Conor getting into an accident. The conversation shifted to a character named Jake finding a way into a new town complex in the Caribbean. Michael and Conor discussed the archaic term "His Nibs," speculating about its 19th-century origin. They talked about a character named Monty Folkestone who arranged meetings with elites in the Caribbean. They also discussed movies, directors, and actors like Luc Besson's "The 5th Element" and Tom Cruise's marriages. Finally, they mentioned a character named Guulart arranging for Jake to attend a gala party and meet Hazel Mckay and Theo Kleiner.

Fan Fiction Segment and Story Discussion They mentioned a fan fiction segment where listeners' submissions were read, available early to Patreon supporters. Conor read an excerpt involving characters Jake Cardigan and Krishnovic, with Michael noting the length and sound quality changes. They talked about a story with Casey Bascombe encountering a robot messenger interested in her dealings with Jake. They also discussed a fanfic where Gomez Cardigan argued expenses with Anselmo. Michael and Conor played a game guessing whether excerpts were real or fan fiction, with some correct and incorrect guesses about characters like Gomez and Marnie. They mentioned returning to a Texas storyline involving transporting Moyac.

Discussing Books, Characters, and Writing Styles Michael and Conor discussed a book they were reading, focusing on the descriptions of smells and characters. They debated the authenticity of certain smells and the use of synthetic smells, and speculated about the identity of Al Levinsky, a character who was killed in the story. They also discussed the actions of the characters, particularly Marni, who had been paid to trail Gomez and report on the location. The conversation then shifted to a novel, with Michael and Conor expressing confusion and frustration over seemingly insignificant details about characters. They questioned the relevance of these details and whether they hold any significance for future plot developments. They also discussed their issues with certain writing styles, particularly the usage of words like "unobtrusively." They talked about characters like Roland Burden and Dan Cardigan, and discussed introducing Uncle Anthony to help Molly escape from a mental hospital. They analyzed the narrative structure and character development of a story, comparing aspects to the film Rashomon, and speculated that the character June Ann might be fake. The conversation ended with a discussion about the intriguing name Blurryanna Stackpool.

Futuristic World Speculations and Dilemmas Michael and Conor speculate about a futuristic world with robot horses, cyborgs, truth discs, and simulated smells. They discuss a book involving unchoreographed fights, remote-controlled robot animals, and missed meetings. Jean Paul, the Caribbean drug agency director, faces a dilemma regarding legal and illicit substances, while his sister Rebecca tries to stop his brother's illicit activities.

Discussing Trust, Evelyn, and Patreon Feedback They talked about the trustworthiness of JJ Bracken and Edwin Temerson. Molly proposed introducing Evelyn, a blind android with different name spellings. Roland plans to send his sister Becky to Dr. Stoltzer's facility where Evelyn works. Conor and Michael critiqued sentences from Patreon supporters and discussed the term "his nibs." They planned the next meeting, including finishing a book, inviting David Roth as a guest, and improving audio quality.AI-generated content may be inaccurate or misleading. Always check for accuracy.