#223: AI and the Future of Media - Kaz Bycko

This episode"s guest is Kaz Bycko, a young entrepreneur out of OKC who I have known and worked with over the years. Kaz and his team recently launched Bubbl, an AI-powered platform that curates podcast content. He also co-founded Red Dirt Mining and serves as President of the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association.  In this episode, we explore how Kaz is looking to revolutionize the Podcast industry and what Bubbl is doing to enhance podcast discovery. We chat about the evolution of podcasting platforms and how AI will change the way we consume media. I"ve recently been using Bubbl to listen to my favorite podcasts and discover new clips from other shows that when I don"t have time to listen to the full episode. I love the direction these guys are taking the platform. If you are someone who enjoys consuming podcasts then check out the Bubbl link in the show notes below.  Hope you enjoy the show! Kaz"s Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kazbycko Bubbl: https://www.bubbl.fm Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 2:03 – Guest Welcome & Background 4:58 – Podcast Digests 8:03 – Podcast Archive 9:55 – Human Insights Over AI Summaries 12:27 – Introducing Bubbl: Breaking media bubble limits 31:26 – Air Chat: Naval’s Failed Platform 40:00 – Emphasizing Podcasters’ Feedback Loop 46:52 – Native App Strategy Using Next.js Technology