Cerebral Valley Show

The Goblin Problem at OpenAI | Cerebral Valley Show

OpenAI’s momentum is back, AI voice agents are getting eerily human, and even GPT-5.5 can’t stop talking about goblins. In this episode of the Cerebral Valley Show, we break down the recent “vibe shift” toward OpenAI after the launch of GPT-5.5, new realtime voice updates, and the growing popularity of Codex among developers. We debate whether Anthropic is actually losing momentum, why AI Twitter sentiment matters more than ever, and how much of the AI narrative is driven by vibes versus real product progress. We also unpack the rise of AI voice technology after the Cerebral Valley Voice Summit, including why founders believe we’re approaching the voice Turing test, what Apple’s Siri relaunch could mean for the industry, and whether voice agents will eventually replace screens, call centers, and traditional app interfaces. Along the way, we cover Character AI’s medical advice controversy, AI generated “fruit drama” videos, and the strange discovery that GPT-5.5 had to be explicitly told to stop talking about goblins and gremlins. Cerebral Valley Show is a biweekly AI podcast hosted by journalist Eric Newcomer alongside founders Max Child and James Wilsterman. Each episode breaks down the biggest stories in artificial intelligence, debates who’s winning and losing, and explores where technology is headed next.

Is Anthropic Slipping? Plus, Sam Altman’s Bad Week and AI’s Messaging Crisis | Cerebral Valley Show #6

Anthropic’s momentum hits its first real resistance, Sam Altman faces mounting pressure, and AI leaders keep making the same messaging mistake. In this episode of the Cerebral Valley Show, we debate whether the “vibes” are actually turning against Anthropic or if this is just noise from power users, and what it means for the broader AI race. We also unpack a rough stretch for Sam Altman, including media scrutiny, leadership questions at OpenAI, and whether one strong model release could reset the narrative overnight. From there, we zoom out to a bigger issue across the industry: why AI leaders keep framing the future in ways that scare people, and whether that approach is hurting adoption more than helping. We also cover Figma’s vulnerability in the age of AI design tools, the rise of agentic coding, and what real-world use cases like AI-powered medical insights might look like in the near future. Cerebral Valley Show is a biweekly AI podcast hosted by journalist Eric Newcomer alongside founders Max Child and James Wilsterman. Each episode breaks down the biggest stories in artificial intelligence, debates who’s winning and losing, and puts bold predictions on the record.

OpenAI Buys TBPN, Anthropic IPO Odds, and the Rise of Fruit Love Island

In this episode, we delve into the biggest media and AI industry moves, including OpenAI's strategic acquisition of TBPN and the implications for the AI landscape. Join us for a lively discussion on how these deals are shaping the future of technology, media, and AI narratives.Main topics covered:- The strategic rationale behind OpenAI’s purchase of TBPN- How media acquisitions like TBPN reflect broader industry trends toward integrated AI and content platforms.- The predictive power of betting markets for IPOs of AI giants.- The influence of media figures and social media on AI company branding and perception.- Insights into the valuation, funding, and secondary market dynamics of OpenAI and competitors.- The cultural impact of AI-generated content, including phenomena like Fruit Love Island, and societal implications.- The role of journalists and media personalities during major AI industry moves and the entertainment-as-news paradigm.Cerebral Valley Show is a biweekly AI podcast covering the biggest stories in artificial intelligence, startups, venture capital, OpenAI, Anthropic, Apple, and the future of technology.

OpenAI Killed Sora, Apple’s Odds Improve, Anthropic Projections & a YC Startup Draft | Cerebral Valley Show

OpenAI killed Sora, Apple rebooted Siri, and we closed the episode by drafting our favorite YC AI startups.This week on Cerebral Valley Show, the guys break down OpenAI’s shift away from side projects, debate whether Apple’s Siri reboot is the start of a real AI comeback, and unpack the growing questions around Anthropic’s revenue growth. They also talk Harvey, vibe coding, the future of SaaS, and close with a Y Combinator startup draft.Cerebral Valley Show is a biweekly AI podcast covering the biggest stories in artificial intelligence, startups, venture capital, OpenAI, Anthropic, Apple, and the future of technology.

xAI Wasn’t Built Right — And the Giga F*cked List Was Brutal | Cerebral Valley Show

In this episode of Cerebral Valley Show, Eric Newcomer, Max Child, and James Wilsterman break down the latest AI and tech news, including Meta’s rough stretch, xAI’s ongoing chaos, Cursor’s momentum, and Sam Altman’s comments about intelligence becoming a metered utility. They also debate which AI companies are actually winning right now, react to the viral “giga fucked” SaaS list, talk consumer AI, and introduce a new segment: the Cerebral Valley AI Power Rankings. Cerebral Valley Show is a biweekly AI podcast covering the biggest stories in artificial intelligence, venture capital, startups, and the future of technology — with strong opinions, recurring games, and a little structured chaos. Subscribe for more conversations on AI news, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, xAI, Cursor, Nvidia, consumer AI, and the companies shaping what comes next.