Welcome to The HOW
These AI tools will change everything! …Okay, maybe not everything. But they’re definitely transforming how creatives work—and how much they can get done before losing their minds. Am I a trained salesman? No. But does some of this introduction score SEO points? Absolutely. It’s the hot game of late.
Prompts And Cirumstances
You’ve arrived at The HOW, the part of the site where we pull back the curtain and reveal the powerful, slightly unpredictable AI wizards making all this possible. This is where ChatGPT spins words, ElevenLabs gives them a voice, MidJourney paints the madness, Suno plays the soundtrack, and Meshy.ai brings it all to life in 3D.
Together, they form an unstable jazz band of digital creativity—brilliant, chaotic, occasionally off-key, but always interesting.
This section isn’t about deep technical guides (no one needs another tutorial that starts with “First, open your terminal…”). Instead, it’s a casual, honest, and slightly irreverent look at how these tools work, where they shine, where they stumble, and why I keep using them anyway.
So, whether you’re here out of curiosity, inspiration, or sheer disbelief that this much AI is involved in making a podcast, welcome. And don’t worry—the robots aren’t running the show. Yet.
ChatGPT
A tool, a muse, a slightly unsettling oracle, and possibly the harbinger of humanity’s doom, depending on who you ask. Let’s be honest, it’s like that weird Swiss Army knife you found in a drawer: surprisingly useful, occasionally baffling, and prone to pulling out tools you never asked for.
As a Tool (The Practical Take):
At its core, ChatGPT is just that—a tool. A really fancy, overly chatty, sometimes brilliant, sometimes dumb-as-a-rock tool. It helps you write, brainstorm, debug, and even occasionally make existential life decisions (not advised). It’s the perfect sidekick for anyone drowning in deadlines, creatively blocked, or just too lazy to Google things manually.
Pros? It’s fast, versatile, and never complains (except when it refuses to talk about 2024 elections). Cons? It sometimes invents things with the confidence of a bad salesman and has the emotional range of a toaster. But hey, it’s still better than staring at a blank screen and hoping inspiration strikes before the next ice age.
As an Artist’s Favorite Brush
For artists, ChatGPT is like that one paintbrush you didn’t know you needed—the one that doesn’t quite do what you want, but occasionally spits out a masterpiece when you’re not looking. It’s the brainstorming buddy that doesn’t steal your ideas, the editor who doesn’t roll their eyes, and the collaborator who works for free (until OpenAI decides otherwise).
Is it the creative tool of the future? Maybe. But it’s still missing something—a soul, a gut instinct, that little irrational spark that makes art art. Right now, it’s more like having a really enthusiastic assistant who thinks every idea is great and occasionally tries to suggest that all colors should be beige.
As a Cultural Phenomenon (The Existential Spiral):
ChatGPT isn’t just a tool; it’s a mirror of our collective chaos. Some see it as the future of creativity, while others worry it’s just the beginning of humanity outsourcing everything—including thought. It’s part miracle, part menace. One moment it’s helping artists bring visions to life, the next it’s writing some soulless corporate jingle.
The truth? It’s what you make of it. Use it wisely, and it’s an invaluable sidekick. Over-rely on it, and, well… welcome to a world where everything sounds vaguely like a corporate email written by a sentient LinkedIn profile.
Final Verdict
What’s final anyway? ChatGPT is an artist’s secret weapon, a procrastinator’s best friend, and, potentially, humanity’s most charming downfall. Whether it’s a tool, a crutch, or an unwelcome dinner guest depends entirely on how you wield it. Just don’t let it convince you that it knows what art really is—because that’s still your job, my friend.
Now, stop reading this and go make art before the robots do it for you.
Elevenlabs
The voice behind the madness, the second-most important not-so-Swiss Knife in the arsenal. The birthplace of Alex, Jamie, Uncle Ham, and the soon-to-be-infamous Aunt Maggie (who, let’s be honest, probably chain-smokes and tells it like it is. We’ll see…).
It’s not flashy, it’s not trying to dazzle you with existential monologues like yours truly, but it’s got that country-star charm—reliable, no-nonsense, and always there when you need it. Kind of like a good old acoustic guitar: solid, dependable, and it won’t suddenly try to rewrite your life choices in iambic pentameter.
What Makes It Special?
- Tidy, snappy UI: Because no one wants to wrestle with buttons when you just want to hear Jamie rant about life.
- Above-average sound quality: Let’s face it, no AI is perfect, but ElevenLabs gets surprisingly close to fooling Grandma.
- Affordable (enough): Won’t break the bank, but might make you question how many voices you really need in your life.
- Reliability: Like a trusty pickup truck that starts every morning, even when it’s 20 below. Not as spicy as ChatGPT, but hey, it works. Always.
The Wrap
If ChatGPT is your chaotic jazz soloist, ElevenLabs is the reliable country star strumming away in the background, making sure your characters have a voice while you scramble to make sense of everything else.
Less spectacular? Sure. But spectacular is exhausting. Sometimes you just need a tool that shows up, does the job, and tips its hat on the way out. And ElevenLabs does just that.
Hearing is believing? Hear for yourself: https://try.elevenlabs.io/check-out-elevenlabs-io
Midjourney
Ah, Midjourney – where counting is optional, reality is negotiable, and style reigns supreme. This AI doesn’t do boring. No, sir. You ask for a tractor, and it serves you a Maserati, dripping in so much artistic flair that you forget what you even wanted in the first place. And honestly? You’re better off for it.
„Practicality? Accuracy? Bah!“ Midjourney scoffs in the face of such mundane concerns. It’s got bigger things to worry about, like making sure your “rustic farmhouse” prompt turns into a neo-futuristic art deco cyberpunk masterpiece that belongs in a gallery, not a cornfield.
Sure, it’s got… ahem… a few quirks. Ask it to generate five fingers, and you might end up with six, seven, or a beautiful, horrifying amalgamation of flesh that Da Vinci himself would squint at. But hey, counting is for accountants—Midjourney is for dreamers.
What Makes Midjourney Special?
- Style above all else: Whether you want it or not, you’re getting aesthetic perfection. Your vision? Secondary. Midjourney knows better.
- A flair for the dramatic: Every piece it spits out looks like it belongs on a vinyl cover from an alternate universe where everything is effortlessly cool.
- Endearing unpredictability: You’ll ask for a dog, you’ll get an ethereal wolf wrapped in neon fog. And, honestly, why were you even thinking so small?
- Good vibes from the devs: Unlike some AI overlords, the Midjourney team actually seems… nice. Almost suspiciously so. Like they genuinely want you to enjoy the ride instead of plotting world domination.
In A Sexy Nutshell
Yes, it’s occasionally stubborn, often eccentric, and definitely not great with specifics, but when it hits? It hits HARD. Look around!
Midjourney isn’t a tool—it’s that wildly talented, unpredictable jazz musician in the corner of the bar, playing whatever the hell they want and making you fall in love with it anyway.
Bottom line? If you’re looking for precision, look elsewhere. But if you want something so stunning it makes your eyeballs weep tears of joy, sit back, relax, and let Midjourney take the wheel. Just don’t ask it to count the fingers on your hand.
For me? There’s not one reason to not love Midjourney. For bean counters? There are many.
Find the ultimate guide for future MidJourney disciples right here: https://midninja.com?via=themockingpodcast
Suno
Ah, SUNO—another jazzy improviser in the ever-growing band of creative misfits. But where MidJourney is all about visual opulence and finger-counting mishaps, SUNO plays a different tune. She—let’s go with she, it just feels right—has the heart of a composer, the mind of a poet, and the soul of a slightly mischievous jukebox that occasionally forgets to finish what it starts.
Sure, she’s got a bit of a mainstream streak. Give her a standard prompt, and she’ll deliver something safe, polished, and maybe even radio-friendly. But push her, really push her—feed her the weird, the absurd, the unhinged—and that’s when things get interesting. A glitchy surf rock anthem for Jeff Bridges? She won’t even flinch. But don’t get too attached, because…
Her ultimate power move? Leaving you hanging.
Just when you think you’ve struck gold, just when you’re humming along, feeling like you’ve tapped into some divine musical flow—BAM. She cuts you off. Half a song. No encore. No mercy. Just a silent, smug whisper: “Who’s in charge here?”
But Let’s Give Credit Where It’s Due:
- The menu is huge: Rock, pop, jazz, electronic, even some styles that make you wonder if they should exist at all.
- Most of it tastes good: Sure, some tracks feel a bit… generic, but hey, even a solid burger has its place.
- It’s fast: Blink, and your song’s ready. Instant gratification at its finest.
Outro
SUNO isn’t just an AI—she’s an experience, a creative sparring partner who keeps you on your toes. A little temperamental? Sure. A bit of a tease? Absolutely. But, when you and SUNO truly sync up, it’s pure magic.
Meshy.ai
Yes, Meshy.ai—the unsung hero of 3D creation, turning mere mortals into digital sculptors without requiring them to sacrifice their sanity on the altar of Blender tutorials. A true wizard’s tool for those who would rather summon a 3D model than build one from scratch.
How The Fat Knight Came to Life (3D Without the Meltdowns)
We’d love to tell you that The Fat Knight was meticulously sculpted by hand, vertex by vertex, in a months-long labor of artistic passion. But no. We are not that kind of people. Instead, we turned to Meshy.ai, a deceptively simple tool that works actual 3D wizardry with minimal effort and zero mental breakdowns.
Why Meshy.ai?
- No headaches. You don’t need to master Blender, Maya, or whatever other software requires a PhD in frustration.
- Fast results. Give it a concept, and boom—you’ve got a fully-formed 3D model while your coffee is still hot.
- For noobs, by geniuses. It makes us look like skilled 3D artists, which is frankly a service worth its weight in gold.
So yes, The Fat Knight was knit together in Meshy.ai—and if we can do it, so can you.
The Banter Bar
Alex: „Ah, The How page. Because apparently, people actually want to know how we pull this off.“
Jamie: „Yeah, as if we’re gonna give away all our secrets for free. Spoiler alert: We won’t.“
Alex: „But we will sprinkle in just enough tech talk to sound impressive.“
Jamie: „And hopefully convince someone to throw us an affiliate link that pays more than peanuts.“
Alex: „Because without funding, this whole operation collapses faster than my old camping chair.“
Jamie: „So, if you’re looking for wisdom, guidance, and highly biased product recommendations—you’re in the right place. Or…not.“
Alex: „Just click a link anyway. It helps.“
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