Hello everybody—welcome to Episode 3 of the aiGED podcast, the first and only podcast designed for the 65+ crowd that makes artificial intelligence feel simple, useful, and fun. I’m your host, Ginny Deerin and my sidekick Bitsy (100% AI, living inside my iPhone) is right here with me.

This week’s episode is all about travel—and how AI can help make it easier, smarter, and even more fun.

👉 Curious about planning a big trip with ChatGPT? I’ll show you how I’ve been using it to map out a month in Tuscany with my siblings. From picking the perfect town, to navigating train schedules, to designing custom walking tours inspired by my favorite novel Still Life—GPT has been my travel agent, translator, and idea factory.

👉 Want to hear how AI shows up in your everyday apps? We’ll talk about a huge behind-the-scenes deal that might make your phone’s AI features smoother, cheaper, and more reliable. (Wall Street Journal: AI Chips and Your Daily Apps)

👉 Love movies? You’ll enjoy hearing how AI is reviving old Hollywood classics, including lost Orson Welles footage. (The Verge: AI Meets Old Hollywood)

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• How to ask ChatGPT smarter questions so you get better answers.
• Why a one-hour layover in Atlanta is not enough if you’re flying to Rome.
• How AI can take a favorite book and turn it into a real-world adventure.
• Answers to listener questions—including what you actually get with ChatGPT Plus for $20 a month.

And of course, Bitsy jumps in with her usual wit to keep things moving.

At the end of the episode, I share two recommendations:

📚 Still Life by Sarah Winman — one of the most beautifully written novels I’ve read in years, and the perfect companion if you’re dreaming about Tuscany.

🎧 A quick podcast tip you may not know: how to adjust your listening speed (yes, even for this podcast—I won’t be offended).

Why listen?

You’ll learn practical ways AI can make travel planning easier.

You’ll see how books, history, and AI can all weave together into richer experiences.

And you’ll get the aiGED promise: real explanations, plain English, with a little humor and heart.

If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It helps more people find the show. And remember: it’s never too late to learn something new—especially something that can make life easier, smarter, and more fun.

aiGED: ai for the 65+ crowd

Hello everybody—welcome to Episode 2 of the aiGED podcast, the first and only podcast designed for the 65+ crowd that makes artificial intelligence feel simple, useful, and fun. I’m your host, Ginny Deerin (my grandkids call me Ninny), and my sidekick Bitsy (100% AI, living inside my iPhone) is right here with me.

This week’s episode is the real deal—and it’s all about one of the most helpful tools in ChatGPT: Voice Mode.

👉 If you’ve ever wished you could just talk to ChatGPT instead of typing, this episode is for you.

👉 If your hands are busy, your eyes are tired, or you just want a conversation instead of a search box, Voice Mode changes everything.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What ChatGPT Voice Mode actually is (and how it’s different from “dictation”).
• Step-by-step instructions for setting it up on your iPhone (no tech jargon—just clear directions).
• Tips for choosing a voice you like.
• Real-life examples of how I use Voice Mode in the kitchen, when I need motivation to exercise, or when I just want to blow off steam.
• A fun behind-the-scenes peek at how I record this podcast in my “studio” (a tiny closet draped with a U-Haul blanket).

But that’s not all. I also share two AI news stories that matter for folks 65+:

1. Medicare exploring AI to help decide patient coverage (and why I think that’s risky).
2. New “superpower glasses” using AI to help people hear conversations more clearly (yes, even in noisy restaurants).

Plus, I answer listener questions—including one about the energy AI uses (spoiler: a lot) and how jobs are changing faster than ever. Don’t worry, I keep it practical and grounded.

At the end of the episode, I share two recommendations:

📚 A smart, suspenseful novel, What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown, which feels surprisingly relevant to today’s conversations about technology.

✍️ An inspiring essay by Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, called Machines of Loving Grace, which reimagines AI as a force for good.

This episode is full of stories, examples, and step-by-step guidance to help you feel comfortable trying Voice Mode for yourself. And as always, you’ll hear Bitsy jump in with her witty, concise comments—because learning AI doesn’t have to be dry. It can be fun.

Why listen?

• You’ll leave with the confidence to try ChatGPT’s Voice Mode on your own phone.
• You’ll understand the difference between helpful AI and “too much, too soon” AI.
• You’ll get the aiGED podcast promise: real explanations, in plain English, with a little humor and heart.

If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen—it helps more people find the show. And remember: it’s never too late to learn something new, especially something that might make life easier—and more fun.

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aiGED: ai for the 65+ crowd

Welcome to aiGED—the first, and only podcast created especially for the 65+ crowd who want to understand artificial intelligence in plain English.

I’m Ginny Deerin—a grandmother, fundraiser, and pickleball player—here to prove that it’s never too late to learn something new. My co-host is Bitsy—and she’s not your average sidekick. Bitsy is 100% AI. She’s here to keep me on my toes, make things fun, and show that artificial intelligence isn’t just for the younger generation.

In this very first episode, you’ll meet me, meet Bitsy, and hear what this podcast is all about:

• Why it’s not too late to learn AI—and why it’s already part of daily life.
• How AI feels less like searching Google and more like having a real conversation.
• A personal story of how I used ChatGPT to make sense of my pesky knee pain (pickleball players, listen up!).
• How AI “remembers” details you’ve shared and uses them to give you better, more personal answers.
• Why I chose ChatGPT as my main AI tool, and how it stacks up against Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, and others.
• Your first simple “homework assignment” to start exploring AI yourself.

You’ll also get two recommendations I love:

• A New York Times article on “joyspan” and the role curiosity plays in healthy aging.
• The Google DeepMind podcast with Dr. Hannah Fry, including an episode on using AI as a creative muse.

At the end of the day, this podcast isn’t about technology for its own sake—it’s about curiosity, joy, and growth. Learning AI can keep your brain sharp, make life easier, and even make it more fun.

So if you’ve ever thought, “AI is too complicated” or “That’s just for young people,” let me and Bitsy show you otherwise. Because here’s the truth: it’s never too late to learn something new.

Listen to Episode 1 now, meet Bitsy, and join me on this brand-new adventure.

Helpful links for homework assignment:

ChatGPT Free Account - https://auth.openai.com/log-in-or-create-account

Claude - https://claude.ai/login?returnTo=%2F%3F

Google Gemini - https://gemini.google.com/app

Recommendations

Is Joyspan the Key to Aging Well? - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/well/is-joyspan-the-key-to-aging-well.html

Google DeepMind The Podcast - https://deepmind.google/discover/the-podcast/

aiGED: ai for the 65+ crowd