Episode SummaryJoin me for a very special 10-year anniversary episode as I reflect on a decade of content creation and the story behind 155 consecutive podcast episodes and my exciting pivot into AI technology. From Adobe tutorials to RAG systems, discover how I evolved from Tech Handyman to RAG Handyman and what's next for the Mike Murphy Content Factory.🎙️ The Podcast Origin StoryLaunching Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015The challenge of writing 3,500-word scripts weekly155 consecutive episodes before taking a much-needed breakCareer oppo...
Episode Summary
Join me for a very special 10-year anniversary episode as I reflect on a decade of content creation and the story behind 155 consecutive podcast episodes and my exciting pivot into AI technology. From Adobe tutorials to RAG systems, discover how I evolved from Tech Handyman to RAG Handyman and what's next for the Mike Murphy Content Factory.
🎙️ The Podcast Origin Story
- Launching Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015
- The challenge of writing 3,500-word scripts weekly
- 155 consecutive episodes before taking a much-needed break
- Career opportunities that came from podcasting consistency
🎥 Content Creation Journey
- Building 1,700+ YouTube videos over 10 years
- The legendary 365-video challenge in 2017
- Evolution from Tech Handyman to specialized expertise
- Balancing audio, video, and written content across platforms
🤖 The AI Transition
- Making the scary pivot from Adobe tutorials to AI content
- Why Mike went "full nerd" on artificial intelligence
- Learning Python, terminal commands, and automation workflows
- Building an AI playground on a virtual private server
🧠 RAG Systems Deep Dive
- RAG Explained: Retrieval-Augmented Generation for content creators
- Building AI knowledge bases from your existing content
- Real-world applications for creators and small businesses
- The Mike Murphy Content Factory concept
🔧 Becoming the RAG Handyman
- Evolution of identity: Tech → Podcast → AI → RAG Handyman
- Mission: Making complex AI systems accessible and practical
- Target audience: Content creators and small businesses
What RAG Can Do For You
- Content Generation: Build on your existing work with new ideas
- Course Creation: Develop outlines that match your teaching style
- Script Writing: Maintain your unique voice across formats
- Audience Engagement: Answer questions using your knowledge base
- Content Repurposing: Seamlessly adapt content across platforms
- Pattern Recognition: Discover insights hidden in your content library
My Current AI Stack
- Daily AI Companions: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
- Programming Language: Python
- Development Environment: MacOS Terminal + Code Editors
- Infrastructure: Virtual Private Server for AI experimentation
- Focus Area: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems
Next Steps & Future Plans
- YouTube Priority: Growing from 40K to 100K subscribers for that Silver Play Button
- Podcast Return: Working toward consistent Mike Murphy Unplugged schedule
- Content Factory: Building AI-powered content creation systems
- Education Focus: Making complex AI accessible for creators and small businesses
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📱 Social Media
Twitter/X: @mikeunplugged
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