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

Resources & Links

📧 AI Newsletter

AI Unplugged - Weekly AI insights every Friday morning
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🎥 YouTube Channel

Weekly AI tutorials and shorts
Subscribe: [Mike Murphy YouTube Channel]

📱 Social Media

Twitter/X: @mikeunplugged

Connect With Me

🌐 Website
📧 Newsletter
🎥 YouTube
🐦 X
💼 LinkedIn

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Episode Summary:
In this episode 161, Happy New Year, a brief walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024.

Episode 161 Overview:
Happy New Year. A walk down memory lane and a sneak peak into 2024.

• Who am I and When and why did I start my online business and this podcast?
• What were my goals when I started and what are they today?
• What is the future of this podcast, Mike Murphy Unplugged?
• What would make 2024 a successful year?

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My Domestika Course:
Introduction To Adobe Audition

Episode Summary:
In this episode 160, I share the details of my brand new class called Introduction to Adobe Audition and the experience I had creating it with the online learning platform, Domestika.

🔴 My Domestika Referral Link (use to sign up or share):
https://mikemurphy.co/domestika

Episode 160 Overview:
Behind the scenes look at creating an online class about Adobe Audition on Domestika from start to finish.

• What is Domestika?
• What is the course I created?
  • Who is the class for?
  • What will you learn?
  • How can you take the course?
  • How much does it cost?
• How Did I Get Started Working With Domestika?
• How Did I Make The Course?
• How is it going since the course launched?

Who is the course for?

• This class is for content creators, podcasters, musicians, sound designers and anyone who wants to start using Adobe Audition for podcasting, music, voiceovers, etc whether you are brand new to audio production or a seasoned professional wanting to switch DAWs.
• Basics courses are the best-selling classes on Domestika intended for beginners and broken down into ‘Mini-Courses’ with practice lessons at the end of each section.

What will you learn?

1. Getting Started with Adobe Audition
2. Adding Media and Recording Audio
3. Editing: Waveform and Multitrack
4. Effects and Processing
5. Exporting and Saving Projects

How can you take the course?
If you go to mikemurphy.co/domestika that will take you to the course page on Domestika.

How much does it cost?
It is normally $59.99, but it is currently 85% off so it is only $9.99 which is quite a bargain if I do say so myself.


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• Sign Up For Course at: mikemurphy.co/domestika
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