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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying mathematical concepts that power modern machine learning, to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives–even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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James rambles with his dear friend and performing partner Ethan Ash about surprises, bowling, donairs, Ritalin, Yip Cider, Valley Sands, mental health, their big show at the Imperial Theatre and the joyful past few weeks of rehearsals with the world class talents of the Saint John Youth Orchestra plus they answer all of your questions!
If you have questions for James or are looking for advice or recommendations, James will be happy to answer your questions on the show. Please email: comedy@jamesmullinger.com

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Breakfast at Garden Grove Cafe with Ethan Ash

Mullinger's Weekly Ramble

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King Sidney Crosby! SAG Awards! YMCA! 1:14:33

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It's 6am yet again and James is rambling about Canada's big win, what it means for global politics, how it's the most significant sporting event since England beating Germany in the 1966 World Cup, his weekend in Halifax, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, why everyone is afraid to talk about what is happening, how the YMCA can help us all, the bravery of Jane Fonda, Maritime Buses, Russian spies, big business corrupting the support local campaign, American comedians, singing O Canada, the brilliance of Timothee Chalamet, how much of The Substance Demi Moore has herself taken, James Bond being sold to the devil, the Sutton Place Hotel and whether should Sidney Crosby be named a King or a Saint or both?…

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Canada Vs USA! SNL's 50th! From Boston to Halifax! 1:00:24

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James has just returned from watching Canada's victory against Finland and is just about to board a bus for three shows in Halifax this weekend! It's 6am but he rambles with his usual ferocity about tonight's history making 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and America and other legendary sporting moments mired in global politics, such as Rocky's battle with Dolph Lundgren in Rocky 4. Argentina's victory against England in 1986 is also covered, as is Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary show, travelling to Boston, parenting problems, the new season of The White Lotus, the end of Cobra Kai, Henry Winkler's life after The Fonz, Hampton Brewing Company, trying to built a new show, on stage dilemmas, Sugar Sammy, the hottest new comedy club in the Maritimes AND he answers all of your questions! All of this is under an hour before 7am... phew!…

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Drake Vs Lamar! Canadian Products! Covered Bridge chips! 1:09:23

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It's Episode 43 and this new Canadian is asking the question: should Drake be in jail? Kendrick Lamar has a Pulitzer Prize so do he and Serena Williams know something the authorities don't? Also in this episode: first time at Crossfit, carnage at Crabbe Mountain Inn, the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, supporting Canadian products, maple syrup, The Nova Scotian Cookie Company, Covered Bridge chips, hot dogs, safe sex, DUI culture in the UK vs Canada, Karla Sofía Gascón’s precipitous fall, liberalism, Ron Howard, guns, tariffs and so much more. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Special Interview: Marcel LeBrun & Mayor Al Smith 1:11:54

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In this very special episode of the podcast, Mullinger rambles with 12 Neighbours founder Marcel LeBrun and and Mayor Al Smith. Marcel is a technology executive and social entrepreneur and the founder of the 12 Neighbours Community, a dignified tiny home community and social enterprise centre in Fredericton focused on providing housing, developmental support and progressive employment for individuals who have been experiencing homelessness. Al was one of the first people to move into 12 Neighbours and his story will inspire, uplift and change how you think. This is a podcast about community wellness, community support and community change. To learn more: https://www.12neighbours.com/ And to learn about Sunnyside in Saint John: https://www.sunnysidecommunity.ca/ Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Unexpected Kindness! Canadian Bacon! Unicorn dreams and lollipops! 1:06:03

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James is reeling from world events and recovering from the Norovirus. This week in episode 41, he attempts to avoid discussing anything orange and is rambling about Idris Elba and knife crime, World's Oldest Basketball Court, the Gourmetgab Fine Dining Experience, Climax, WH Smith, Kerry Underhill, Graham Norton, We Live In Time , the greatest comedy of all time with Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door , farming laws and Jeremy Clarkson, the new season of The Apprentice and the differences between the U.K. and U.S. version, whether circles are pointless and 125 years since The Boys and Girls Club was founded right here in Saint John, New Brunswick!…

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12 Gigs In 12 Days! Kill Tony! Guantanamo Bay! 1:22:29

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James is happier than ever having performed for hundreds of healthcare workers over the past week. He raves about the 60th anniversary of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Industry Season 3 on HBO, Guantanamo Bay, New Brunswick's Stephen Colbert, TikTok, why Tony Hinchcliffe is a genius interviewer, Christina Martin, Nathan Dimitroff, sleep, strokes, smoking and Andrew Butters. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Fredericton's Comic Sutra! Conor McDavid! Wrecking Ball! 1:15:47

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Mullinger has done eight shows in the past seven days but despite slowly losing his voice, he rambles enthusiastically about Fredericton's new comedy club, the Inauguration, David Lynch, AI in comedy, death threats, his new stand up special, attention spans, his favourite comedians, UFC 311, greed, food prices, wobbles, heckles and new material. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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A Real Pain! Improv Shows! Tourettes! Overcoming nerves! 48:36

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James is buzzing from his run of improv shows last week and as he gears up for six gigs this weekend, he rambles about Jean Chretien's letter to Trump, Mark Carney on The Daily Show, Bridges Jones, why he loves The Social, Conclave, Bill Burr, The Substance, the new Fredericton Performing Arts Centre, the new Saint John Courthouse Theatre, Clyde Wray's show about Abraham Beverley Walker, WWE on Netflix, overcoming nerves and the best thing about having ADHD! Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Golden Globes! Resignations! Wicked! World Juniors! 1:15:03

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It's the first podcast of the new year and James has a lot to ramble about! Nikki Glaser's monologue, Nate Bargetze's special, Elon Musk running the world, Justin Trudeau resigning, Canada in the World Juniors, the best thing about ADHD, Kieran Culkin, swimming at the YMCA, Wicked, Jane Fonda, Pulp Fiction, this week's improvised stand up shows, Maine, Only Fools and Horses, Bridges Jones, Cirque Du Soleil - Crystal, Anna Kendrick and so much more! Phew, it's a whopper!…

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Trudeau! Tariffs! Usyk! Musk! Prince Andrew! 1:16:48

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It's the most wonderful time of the year and James is rambling about everything that really matters including: the Juniper VsVinegar debate, fasting, Oleksandr Usyk Vs Tyson Fury, pizza, drones, farts, overcoming performance anxiety, The Max Pub on Union Street, Canada Post, bed bugs, Lily Phillips, the best food ever, ADHD brain at Christmastime, more farts and upcoming shows.…

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Syrian Freedom! CEO hits! Strikes! The Mob! Solar Energy! 1:05:46

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It's episode 35 and James is as insecure as ever. He has driven thousands of miles in snowstorms for multiple shows that went well, but he hates himself as much as ever. No surprise there. But he still finds time to ramble about things he loves like James Acaster, Canada Post, Stewart Lee, Finger Mouse, his mum, Love Actually, Adam Newhouse and how the brother of a Syrian Freedom Fighter brought joy to the YMCA changing room this morning. The world is a mess, but when we can ramble we can feel love for one another. James has no answers and very few questions, but he does appreciate you listening. Email your questions to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Christmas Movies! Candlelight Concerts! Hunter Biden! Canada Post! 1:12:44

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It's Episode 34 and Mullinger is rambling on, before hotfooting it to Halifax for a show tonight! This week's ramble topics include Trudeau's HST vacation, Moana 2, hockey, alcohol and gambling advertising, Globe & Mail, ADHD studies, brain rot, Anthony Jeselnik's new Netflix special, all the new Christmas movies, the reality of cancellation, Christmas traditions, talking animals, Alex Peireira and Candlelight Concerts. Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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British Columbia, Wrestlers & JonBenét Ramsey 56:58

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It's episode 33 and James is just back from British Columbia and rambles about his shows in Salmon Arm, Penticton, Vernon and Kelowna and what he has watched including Wrestlers, Mr. McMahon and the new Netflix series about the tragic JonBenét Ramsey case. He also covers Trudeau (Senior and Junior), lying, corruption, American Democrats, anarchy, Joe Berlinger, Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover, Musk and Twitter and communities. Oh and he finally finishes his indiscreet Tom Hiddleston anecdote. You're welcome! Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Tyson Vs Paul! The Diplomat Season 2! Flying to British Columbia! 1:08:38

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In episode 32, James rambles about the state of the world, the notion of contentment, Rita MacNeil, his favorite new Netflix show, the Tyson V Paul fight, Winnie The Pooh, billionaires, bestality, Katie Tavlor Vs Amanda Serrano, why he cancelled his UFC subscription, Trump, Trudeau, Black Mirror, virtual gigs, Tom Hiddleston, contentment, accidental photobombing, his love for the great Ken Tobias and a beautiful new book about Rothesay. Questions for next week's episode should be emailed to: comedy@jamesmullinger.com Learn more about James…

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Silver Wave Film Fest! Grease 2! Donald Trump! Mike Tyson! 53:50

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