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September 7, 2026
The Weird Canadian Podcast
The old systems failed. Here is what comes next.
A podcast about AI, the tools that matter, and the people actually building alternatives. For businesses trying to figure out what is coming, and builders who want to own their stack. Hosted by Cody Johnston in Lewisporte, Newfoundland.
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Why now
Stop watching the shift happen. Learn how to use it.
The systems people were told to trust are failing them. AI is becoming the substrate for what replaces those systems, but hype will not make it useful.
This show talks to the weird ones building real solutions. You get the context to understand what is coming, the tools to act on it, and a direct path to help when you would rather have it built.
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Why AI Video Still Looks Fake: The Uncanny Valley Problem
September 7, 2026
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September 3, 2026
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"Cody was an excellent interviewer. He had clearly taken the time to research David Chalk’s background and came to the conversation with thoughtful, well-prepared questions. He was genuinely engaged, listened carefully, and created space for a meaningful discussion rather than simply working through a standard list of questions. His curiosity and preparation brought out some wonderful stories and insights from David. A professional, enjoyable, and genuinely thoughtful podcast experience."
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The newsletter
The conversations worth your time, ideas you can use, and a look inside the build. Written by me, not a content machine.
the feed is full. the signal is gone.
September 4, 2026
One conversation asks who gets left out when local news disappears. The other asks what AI still cannot do for us.
How creators are building experiments in public
August 28, 2026
the AI your people hide, and the calls it unlocks
August 21, 2026
Your best employee may already be ignoring the rules, while AI is helping strangers finally understand one another.
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