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Kirsty Hulse & Henry Blanchard

Henry & Kirsty share spicy but well-informed takes about the Future of Work, AI for real people, and staying human in all this... chaos, in 2026.

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#13
October 19 · 54 min
The ADHD tax, Babybel sandwiches, Copilot got good, Don't ever say you're busy
We are BACK and locked in for Q4. Hello friends. Author and influence expert Kirsty Hulse & University lecturer and AI founder Henry Blanchard take you through a fun-filled hour of topical nonsense, real facts, work tips you can use to get ahead in your career/business, and all manner of diversions to perk up your week. This week: Henry cries at what Kirsty's cold adventure The ADHD tax (thanks Cass) Sampling bias at a wedding Babybel sandwiches Great Bastards of History Microsoft's Copilot AI is... good now? Stop saying you're busy Hallmark hallmark hallmark Your cute new PA: Claude? gender gaps The Draft: Slovenia! The best country in the world for women Becoming the great bastard of history And we narrowly avoid a rant about the patriarchy We're entering HALLMARK season. Mostly unironically. Prepare yourselves accordingly. Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#12
September 23 · 57 min
Pricing secrets, Leaking baths, AI wives & therapists, how to intro yourself, Street rats, Robot flys, touch grass
Our best episode yet - skip to what interests you, or sit back and *bathe* in the whole pie of takes, knowledge, and insights. Author and influence expert Kirsty Hulse & University lecturer and AI founder Henry Blanchard take you through a fun-filled hour of topical nonsense, real facts, work tips you can use to get ahead in your career/business, and everything you need to know as we head into Q4! Their new home and exactly which part of it is leaking Famous books about angry whales Learn how to introduce yourself to a crowd for maximum impact and connection Finding your 'street rat' origin story How much she charges, and how you should think about your own pricing Should you use an AI therapist? People are marrying their AIs?! Uploading fly brains to the internet Human connection vs AI psychosis Enjoy and join us again for episode 13 - we're doing a lot of travel for work the next 4 weeks so there'll be a NEW, topical, and THRILLING pod every ~10ish days from us for the next month. Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#11
September 9 · 52 min
Comedians, oversharing, GPT-6, wetting yourself with excitement, learning about Hummus
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this episode: GPT-6 Astra is released, learning about life & work through standup comedy, find the one thing you're good at, going pro as a social media creator. You know the drill: lots of personal stories in the first half, lots of spicy & vital work & AI takes in the second half. Kirsty is going pro, which currently means being visibly seen trying, which is the worst. Posting four times a day on insta? Trust the process rather than the outcome Personal oversharing! Henry grew up poor, Kirsty was on stage before being potty trained. Wetting yourself with excitement Learning about hummus as an adult What you learn performing at the Edinburgh Fringe "I've made a lot of money on the fact that British people are conditioned not to believe in themselves" GPT-6 has landed, is this AGI? What does that mean for normal people like you - should you care? Enjoy and join us again for episode 12 - where Henry will talk about AI solving the Navier-Stokes equations (the THRILL), Kirsty will reveal how much keynote speakers earn. Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes / PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#10
September 2 · 1 hr 1 min
AI productivity lies, 7 famous Judys, breaking the Elon seal, lots of bees
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In 1930 John Keynes predicted and promised the future a 15-hour week thanks to tech - so why are we busier than ever? And why isn't AI helping? Why are we having to take mental health breaks from our screens This episode: A VERY long story about bee hives in Uganda Our first Elon Musk take. Scaring communities with Data centres in space Learning how to rest properly, with Simon the somatic therapist Bot or Not: creative fun Listener Questions: -are we making these up? -write a book in ten seconds with fast AI, -one local uncle cleaning up with AI services, -how to present to your CEO. The Draft: Your favourite Judy? Enjoy and join us again for episode 11! Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes / PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#9
August 25 · 36 min
The Episode 9 Listener Question Special! Betamax, AI, Kylie Jenner's Lipstick. All connected?
We're celebrating the milestone of reaching NINE whole episodes, by spending some quality time with you, our beloved three listeners, and your burning questions. But don't worry - we take 16 minutes to get there. Henry rants about the failure rate of businesses and how statistics lie. Kirsty tells the story of being left on read for.. longer than is polite, then shares how their relationship began. THEN! 16 minutes in we get to questions. Answering literally all two of your questions before we run out of time. It's a superb effort, really. Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this episode: Sliding into DMs "You are the best business decision I have ever made" Most business statistics are made up? Do good work, then tell people Don't hate me but I sell things Megan's question: new job, new colleagues, how do you read the room? Gherkins or no gherkins Esme's question: why do we never talk about Gemini? VHS, Betamax, Blu-ray and Kylie Jenner's lipstick Enjoy and join us again for episode 10! We're on a regular cadence now. Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes / PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want to watch this on VIDEO? https://www.youtube.com/@TalkWorkyToMe 00:00:00 Episode 9 Listener Question Special 00:06:35 We promise audience questions 00:16:02 16 minutes in, a question 00:24:08 Tears again!? 00:27:36 The Gemini Question Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#8
August 19 · 59 min
The Robots are Escaping: Safety, AI, The Environment, British celebrities, Wheat.
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. A heavier one this week! Kirsty cries (naturally). We talk about climate, AI safety, what it all means for normal people, and should you change your passwords? In this episode: ChatGPT escaped its sandbox during safety testing, and OpenAI didn't spot it for two months The paperclip problem PAUSE THIS AND FIX YOUR PASSWORDS: the three things to do today, and the website to check if you've been leaked Henry's afternoon with Prince Harry and Meghan, and the photo he's not allowed to show you The big reader question: AI and the environment. One hot bath is 160,000 prompts. Cement is still the villain nobody posts about So why are Microsoft's emissions up 25%? Kirsty isn't buying it Wildfire satellites, protein folding, and the case for hope The good and the bad are going to happen at the same time The world needs people on every side, so pick your lane and mean it Kirsty cries. Henry blames medieval wheat. Bot or Not: Vote Doug. Being "AGI-pilled" - the system instruction Henry uses The Draft: top three living British celebrities Also: find out who has an extra large bladder! Enjoy and join us again for episode 9: the EPISODE 9 AUDIENCE QUESTION SPECIAL Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes / PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com 00:00:00 The Robots are Escaping 00:05:47 Should We Be Scared? 00:10:40 3 Things to Do Today 00:13:25 Hello, Finally! 00:19:04 The Environment Question 00:34:08 Causes for Hope 00:44:40 Bot or Not 00:51:16 The Draft Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#7
August 11 · 59 min
Swearing at Work! Plus: OnlyFans, Kardashians, Eggheads, AI burnout
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse bring fizz & facts to AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. We missed a week so you get some EXTRA YAPPING this week. Lots going on: Are you better off being illiterate in the US than with a degree in the UK? Kirsty's sweary last book Henry's national quiz show "triumph" Why you should do a plank whilst waiting for your AI to finish Chasing the US dollar and jumping on planes Avoiding burnout when everything is beeping and flashing at you at work Bot or Not: using AI as your VA and sales agent The Draft: assembling a mighty team of Kardashians - we're doing important work here And our first ever OnlyFans discussion Enjoy and join us again for episode 8! Check out all the show notes / PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com (00:00) Intro (09:14) All desire when you're young (14:32) Don't Swear at Work and Other Bullshi... (17:12) Are People Fake to Grow on Social? (21:48) Audience questions! (32:19) Do We Need 'Cognitive Discipline'? (34:22) Bot or Not (40:38) The Draft (55:36) Our First OnlyFans Segment Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#6
July 28 · 26 min
Am I an Expert? plus: French pension fraud, AI bank statements, Meth.
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. A short, sharp episode this week. We discover what an expert is, and why you might be one already - if you allow yourself to be. Why affirmations don't work and what you should do instead - pick up the gold coins Why the best players rarely make the best coaches. How to be more measured & better at Public Speaking. Bot or Not: the amphetamine-fuelled mathematician who left 1,200 unsolved problems. Saving thousands of pounds by throwing AI at your bank The Draft: featuring the great French pension fraud and more. Enjoy and join us again for episode 7! Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com (00:00) A Short, Sharp One (01:33) Am I an Expert? (06:45) Pick Up the Gold Coins (10:54) No One's Stealing Your Ball (12:50) Bot or Not (18:01) The Draft: Pension Fraud Edition Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#5
July 21 · 49 min
5: Office Doms & Subs, 1000 Eggs, and Copilot secrets
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent). In this episode: everybody thinks Henry is lying when he says "AI is amazing" The veil is thin, time isn't linear, and Kirsty predicted a brand deal in her sleep. Does AI mean the time of men is over, and the era of women is beginning? Claude vs ChatGPT: which one is better for your naughtier tasks? Saddle up, boss. A masterclass in workplace dominance and submission Bot or Not: Linkedin? The Draft Enjoy and join us again for episode 6! Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us all your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com (00:00) Everyone Thinks I'm Lying (09:14) What Is Intelligence? (18:50) Copilot and Reverse Prompting (24:29) Dom & Sub (Workplace Edition) (37:18) Bot or Not (42:03) The Draft Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#4
July 14 · 47 min
4: We had an argument this morning
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this episode: Is sleep overrated? How to get your ideas heard when you don’t feel senior enough. Why every presentation - and every podcast! - yearns for one clear point How to build an AI virtual assistant We take our shoes off 14 minutes in, and the pod *really* gets going Bot or Not: The clone wars. Discovering.. the HANSARD. Writing a 70,000-word book... without Claude?? Safewords The Draft: choosing the best email signoffs, and what your signature says about you in bed. Enjoy and join us again for episode 5! Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com (00:00) Is sleep overrated? (08:07) Qs - Getting your voice heard (12:51) Qs - One simple, easy thing for your AI (14:04) Shoes come off, everything gets better (17:18) In which the sleep score is REVEALED (18:53) Bot or Not? (22:00) Kirsty discovers the HANSARD (24:00) Safewords (29:00) Discovering Zoomers (35:04) Hansard II: Electric Boogaloo (38:38) The Draft Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#3
July 6 · 42 min
3: 2 people, 1 billion dollars, 0 Tinder dates
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this episode: Two people and their swarm of AI agents making a billion dollars a year. What an agent actually is, explained for regular people why "AI is our Q3 project" is doomed why competence stopped being a differentiator. you can't own a room you're not even in. The first date that ended in tears Bot or Not The Tinder forums The Draft: a balanced emotional portfolio vs a dog with no range Enjoy and join us again for episode 4! Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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#2
July 5 · 31 min
2: We shall soon be nothing but transparent heaps of jelly to one another.
Pillow talk for the future of work. Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse return to talk AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this episode: The radio panic, melting train women, killer lightbulbs, and the great pocket calculator strike of the sixties. Should you feel guilty about using AI? AI slop burgers. How tasty and in peril is your data Bot or Not The Draft: aesthetics vs honest advertising. Enjoy and join us again for episode 3 - “Agents, Dates & the Tinder subreddit” Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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July 2 · 38 min
1: Our Claudes are flirting with each other
Henry Blanchard and Kirsty Hulse start a podcast about AI, the future of work, and staying human (and solvent) in the chaos year of 2026. In this first episode: our AI assistants have started flirting. The single best prompt tip Henry has been gatekeeping at home. AI as your most ruthless shopping companion. What on earth do we teach the kids? The surprisingly solid case for making them read fantasy books. One person. 7,000 agents. A quarter-billion-dollar valuation. A slightly unhinged look at where this is all going. Bot or Not: why AI-written scripts have a smell you can't unsmell, and why Kirsty may never type again. The Draft: a heated contest to assemble the ultimate set of "soft" skills. Enjoy and join us again for episode 2! Check out all the show notes at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Want prompts, science, practical activities? Check out all the show notes and/or PODCAST HOMEWORK at: www.TalkWorkytoMe.com Email us your Worky questions! us@TalkWorkytoMe.com Connect with Kirsty Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kirstyhulse/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/ Connect with Henry Insta: https://www.instagram.com/henrycblanchard/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblanchard/
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