#09 Robin: The Lex Fridman Blueprint (How to Engineer "Human" Emotion into AI Podcasts)
Published: January 23, 2026
Duration: 15:43
Most AI-generated podcasts sound like robots reading a technical manual. It’s dry, it’s predictable, and it’s the fastest way to lose an audience in 2026. We’ve just deconstructed the exact architecture needed to turn a sterile newsletter into a calm, curious, and deeply human conversation that listeners actually connect with. It’s not just about the voice; it’s about the soul of the script.
We’ll talk about:
The Persona Split: Why the "Measured Host" vs. "Energetic Co-host" dynamic is the secret to 2x retention.The Lex Effect: How to use a 0.85x speaking rat...