94: Full Sleazy Lock In

Aug 12, 2025 87m

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Episode Description

Ian and Aaron discuss pricing for Outro.fm, what kind of sponsors Aaron should have on Database School, trips vs. vacations, GPT-5, and so much more.

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(00:00) - Trip vs. Vacation
(05:46) - First Real School
(12:23) - An Update on Satisficing
(14:00) - Polls in Outro.fm
(23:11) - Outro.fm Pricing
(42:44) - GPT-5
(59:10) - Sponsors for Database School?
(01:09:40) - Ian's Getting Organized
(01:23:15) - LifeOS Update

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Trip vs. Vacation

Ian and Aaron discuss their recent vacations, specifically focusing on the ups and downs of family vacations. They share light-hearted anecdotes about unexpected events, like their experiences with urgent care during what should have been a relaxing holiday.

Education Milestones

Aaron shares his excitement and anxieties about his kids starting their first real school, transitioning from part-time mother's day out programs to full-time schooling. This section touches on the emotions related to parental milestones and the logistics surrounding school.

Satisficing and Polling in Outro.fm

A follow-up conversation about satisficing, with audience feedback from a previous episode. They introduce a new idea for polling listeners on outro.fm, emphasizing engagement and community interaction.

Pricing for Outro.fm

The main discussion centers around pricing strategies for Outro.fm. Aaron pitches different pricing models, including potential tiers for users and the implications of these models for long-term sustainability.

GPT-5 and AI Discussions

They reflect on the release of GPT-5, discussing its perceived limitations compared to earlier models. This section tackles the broader implications of AI in day-to-day life and business, along with debates about technology's future.

Sponsorship Strategy for Database School

Aaron contemplates the types of sponsors for his Database School podcast, deliberate decisions on excluding database companies to maintain fairness and impartiality in guest interviews, while discussing the potential advertising landscape.

LifeOS Update

A discussion about Ian's ongoing work with his LifeOS project, focusing on productivity, automation in content creation, and the tools he's integrating to streamline his workflow.