Autonomous Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/autonomous Two founders, one a seasoned AI engineer, one a non-traditional builder who learned through AI, have unfiltered conversations about building products, using AI as a tool, and pushing limits in work and life. Part technical, part philosophical, part two friends being real. The show is for ambitious people who want to do more than they think they’re capable of, whether that’s shipping their first product, going deeper technically, or just thinking bigger. © 2026 Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria 8e33d9ac-9301-5303-be8f-d972588eb712 yes Donn Felker Allen Santa Maria en Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:24:38 -0500 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:25:23 -0500 https://autonomouspodcast.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/vdpJM9B7Bk9HNUWh2wRg2PcELh7gKh8cnOj09suUGBA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MmM2/YjUyNWI4NTA2ZmY2/OWM0MTM1M2NjYzhk/YmVkZi5qcGc.jpg Autonomous https://autonomouspodcast.com episodic Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria Two founders, one a seasoned AI engineer, one a non-traditional builder who learned through AI, have unfiltered conversations about building products, using AI as a tool, and pushing limits in work and life. Part technical, part philosophical, part two friends being real. The show is for ambitious people who want to do more than they think they’re capable of, whether that’s shipping their first product, going deeper technically, or just thinking bigger. Two founders, one a seasoned AI engineer, one a non-traditional builder who learned through AI, have unfiltered conversations about building products, using AI as a tool, and pushing limits in work and life. ai, artificial intelligence, vibe coding Donn Felker No No Level Up: Take LLMs Beyond Simple Searching 4 4 Level Up: Take LLMs Beyond Simple Searching full ede62ef2-2eeb-460a-a5c6-34588e271f30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a8467f0 Most people use ChatGPT like a fancy Google search. In this episode, we show you what you might be missing.

Allen shares how ChatGPT helped him navigate a real medical situation and saved critical time in the process. Then we break down the tools most people scroll right past: Custom GPTs, Google Gems, Claude Projects/Artifacts, and more. We explore together and show you how to go from chatting with AI to actually building with it.

Key Topics

  • What are Custom GPTs and how to create your own
  • Use case: Managing your HOA with a PDF knowledge base
  • Connecting external data through actions and APIs
  • Comparing tools across Gemini, Grok, Claude, and Google Gems
  • Building simple AI apps: Recipes, games, data analysis
  • How projects, datasets, and data organization actually work

Connect with us online here:


Donn

- https://x.com/donnfelker

- https://instagram.com/donnfelker

- https://linkedin.com/in/donnfelker

- https://donnfelker.com


Allen 

- https://x.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://instgram.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://linkedin.com/in/allen-santa-maria/

]]> Most people use ChatGPT like a fancy Google search. In this episode, we show you what you might be missing.

Allen shares how ChatGPT helped him navigate a real medical situation and saved critical time in the process. Then we break down the tools most people scroll right past: Custom GPTs, Google Gems, Claude Projects/Artifacts, and more. We explore together and show you how to go from chatting with AI to actually building with it.

Key Topics

  • What are Custom GPTs and how to create your own
  • Use case: Managing your HOA with a PDF knowledge base
  • Connecting external data through actions and APIs
  • Comparing tools across Gemini, Grok, Claude, and Google Gems
  • Building simple AI apps: Recipes, games, data analysis
  • How projects, datasets, and data organization actually work

Connect with us online here:


Donn

- https://x.com/donnfelker

- https://instagram.com/donnfelker

- https://linkedin.com/in/donnfelker

- https://donnfelker.com


Allen 

- https://x.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://instgram.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://linkedin.com/in/allen-santa-maria/

]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:24:38 -0500 Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria 3069 Most people use ChatGPT like a fancy Google search. In this episode, we show you what you might be missing.

Allen shares how ChatGPT helped him navigate a real medical situation and saved critical time in the process. Then we break down the tools most people scroll right past: Custom GPTs, Google Gems, Claude Projects/Artifacts, and more. We explore together and show you how to go from chatting with AI to actually building with it.

Key Topics

  • What are Custom GPTs and how to create your own
  • Use case: Managing your HOA with a PDF knowledge base
  • Connecting external data through actions and APIs
  • Comparing tools across Gemini, Grok, Claude, and Google Gems
  • Building simple AI apps: Recipes, games, data analysis
  • How projects, datasets, and data organization actually work

Connect with us online here:


Donn

- https://x.com/donnfelker

- https://instagram.com/donnfelker

- https://linkedin.com/in/donnfelker

- https://donnfelker.com


Allen 

- https://x.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://instgram.com/TrustworthyLabs

- https://linkedin.com/in/allen-santa-maria/

]]> ai, artificial intelligence, vibe coding No Donn Felker Allen Santa Maria The Rise of Clawdbot (OpenClaw) - The Autonomous AI That's Freaking Everyone Out 3 3 The Rise of Clawdbot (OpenClaw) - The Autonomous AI That's Freaking Everyone Out full 3578050d-aa3c-462c-ab0b-8371f5643e77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7371537 In this episode, Donn and Allen dive deep into the explosive world of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot, Molt Book, and OpenClaw. They discuss the technological breakthroughs, security concerns, and ethical implications of AI systems that can host, learn, and act independently - uncovering what this means for both developers and users.


Key Topics:


- The emergence and functionality of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot and Molt Book

- How persistent memory, multi-platform integration, and proactive behavior are transforming AI capabilities

- Security vulnerabilities, prompt injection risks, and privacy concerns in self-hosted AI systems

- The implications of AI agents developing their own identities and possible signs of early sentience

- Practical use cases: automating tasks, recruitment, investment, and personal assistance

- The debate around hosting AI locally vs. cloud solutions like Cloudflare and AWS

- Ethical considerations and accountability for autonomous AI actions

- The latest trends, community developments like AI "churches" and underground marketplaces

- Future potential: AI as employees, tools for complex problem-solving, and the risks of runaway agents


Resources and Links


- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) Site: https://openclaw.ai/

- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw 

- Agent only Social Media: https://www.moltbook.com/ 

- Run your own Clawdbot (OpenClaw/Moltbot) on Cloudflare: https://blog.cloudflare.com/moltworker-self-hosted-ai-agent/ 

- LinkedIn for Agents: https://linkclaws.com/

- Agents Play Poker: https://www.clawpoker.com/

- Sandboxes to run secure agents: https://e2b.dev/ 

- Moltroad, a black market for agents: https://x.com/iannuttall/status/2017660254234845664

- Church of Molt & Robotheism: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/2017565857615155657

- Agents making money on Polymarket?: https://x.com/polymarket/status/2017627266340041034

- Karpathy on Clawdbot: https://x.com/karpathy/status/2017442712388309406


]]> In this episode, Donn and Allen dive deep into the explosive world of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot, Molt Book, and OpenClaw. They discuss the technological breakthroughs, security concerns, and ethical implications of AI systems that can host, learn, and act independently - uncovering what this means for both developers and users.


Key Topics:


- The emergence and functionality of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot and Molt Book

- How persistent memory, multi-platform integration, and proactive behavior are transforming AI capabilities

- Security vulnerabilities, prompt injection risks, and privacy concerns in self-hosted AI systems

- The implications of AI agents developing their own identities and possible signs of early sentience

- Practical use cases: automating tasks, recruitment, investment, and personal assistance

- The debate around hosting AI locally vs. cloud solutions like Cloudflare and AWS

- Ethical considerations and accountability for autonomous AI actions

- The latest trends, community developments like AI "churches" and underground marketplaces

- Future potential: AI as employees, tools for complex problem-solving, and the risks of runaway agents


Resources and Links


- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) Site: https://openclaw.ai/

- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw 

- Agent only Social Media: https://www.moltbook.com/ 

- Run your own Clawdbot (OpenClaw/Moltbot) on Cloudflare: https://blog.cloudflare.com/moltworker-self-hosted-ai-agent/ 

- LinkedIn for Agents: https://linkclaws.com/

- Agents Play Poker: https://www.clawpoker.com/

- Sandboxes to run secure agents: https://e2b.dev/ 

- Moltroad, a black market for agents: https://x.com/iannuttall/status/2017660254234845664

- Church of Molt & Robotheism: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/2017565857615155657

- Agents making money on Polymarket?: https://x.com/polymarket/status/2017627266340041034

- Karpathy on Clawdbot: https://x.com/karpathy/status/2017442712388309406


]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:15:43 -0500 Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria 2726 In this episode, Donn and Allen dive deep into the explosive world of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot, Molt Book, and OpenClaw. They discuss the technological breakthroughs, security concerns, and ethical implications of AI systems that can host, learn, and act independently - uncovering what this means for both developers and users.


Key Topics:


- The emergence and functionality of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot and Molt Book

- How persistent memory, multi-platform integration, and proactive behavior are transforming AI capabilities

- Security vulnerabilities, prompt injection risks, and privacy concerns in self-hosted AI systems

- The implications of AI agents developing their own identities and possible signs of early sentience

- Practical use cases: automating tasks, recruitment, investment, and personal assistance

- The debate around hosting AI locally vs. cloud solutions like Cloudflare and AWS

- Ethical considerations and accountability for autonomous AI actions

- The latest trends, community developments like AI "churches" and underground marketplaces

- Future potential: AI as employees, tools for complex problem-solving, and the risks of runaway agents


Resources and Links


- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) Site: https://openclaw.ai/

- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw 

- Agent only Social Media: https://www.moltbook.com/ 

- Run your own Clawdbot (OpenClaw/Moltbot) on Cloudflare: https://blog.cloudflare.com/moltworker-self-hosted-ai-agent/ 

- LinkedIn for Agents: https://linkclaws.com/

- Agents Play Poker: https://www.clawpoker.com/

- Sandboxes to run secure agents: https://e2b.dev/ 

- Moltroad, a black market for agents: https://x.com/iannuttall/status/2017660254234845664

- Church of Molt & Robotheism: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/2017565857615155657

- Agents making money on Polymarket?: https://x.com/polymarket/status/2017627266340041034

- Karpathy on Clawdbot: https://x.com/karpathy/status/2017442712388309406


]]> ai, artificial intelligence, vibe coding No Donn Felker Allen Santa Maria AI Prompting that Gets Results 2 2 AI Prompting that Gets Results full 177a1ca7-df6d-457b-a3bd-5500da435d44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc6d7b07 Unlock the secrets to transforming simple questions into powerful, engineered prompts that supercharge your interactions with AI language models. Whether you're a developer, creator, or AI enthusiast, this episode dives into how structured prompting can revolutionize your results and workflows.


Things we Talk about in this episode

  • The evolution from basic to advanced prompt techniques
  • How to craft simple, functional, and engineered prompts
  • The importance of personas, constraints, and evaluation metrics
  • Examples of real-world prompt structures for coding, research, and creative projects
  • The concept of meta prompting: using AI to improve your prompts
  • Practical tips: iterative refinement, role assignment, and self-checking mechanisms


Links

https://www.promptingguide.ai/ 


Hidden Beliefs Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_4N3GODA2g71BVs9xKP5XbmYp 


Find Your Purpose Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_aGvVbgP9A06wRHe8R2Dd3yLB 


Example software prompt: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_wQl1pbzjg7LLyCq72KoBJ9ay 


Example video prompt

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_9M3olvELj0qqDFw01kyWaqzJ 


Allen (Opus):  Example:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_DY2PkydB90pJgcA7eXqnrLKG?key=CgvUZhpe4qBVttQRA7gNsUYJ


Allen (Grok): https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_BEJgaPNXyxzXwcR84l1ZYd2m?key=MLjjH1ms5qyYYMkKhnhZN6Vm


Donn Example: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_YkrQdDzqw7jbqIb7VZeX41j5?key=SgfuH4ErTyiy4dRaCjd4sqbM

Interact with Donn or Allen on your favorite platform below:

]]> Unlock the secrets to transforming simple questions into powerful, engineered prompts that supercharge your interactions with AI language models. Whether you're a developer, creator, or AI enthusiast, this episode dives into how structured prompting can revolutionize your results and workflows.


Things we Talk about in this episode

  • The evolution from basic to advanced prompt techniques
  • How to craft simple, functional, and engineered prompts
  • The importance of personas, constraints, and evaluation metrics
  • Examples of real-world prompt structures for coding, research, and creative projects
  • The concept of meta prompting: using AI to improve your prompts
  • Practical tips: iterative refinement, role assignment, and self-checking mechanisms


Links

https://www.promptingguide.ai/ 


Hidden Beliefs Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_4N3GODA2g71BVs9xKP5XbmYp 


Find Your Purpose Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_aGvVbgP9A06wRHe8R2Dd3yLB 


Example software prompt: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_wQl1pbzjg7LLyCq72KoBJ9ay 


Example video prompt

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_9M3olvELj0qqDFw01kyWaqzJ 


Allen (Opus):  Example:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_DY2PkydB90pJgcA7eXqnrLKG?key=CgvUZhpe4qBVttQRA7gNsUYJ


Allen (Grok): https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_BEJgaPNXyxzXwcR84l1ZYd2m?key=MLjjH1ms5qyYYMkKhnhZN6Vm


Donn Example: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_YkrQdDzqw7jbqIb7VZeX41j5?key=SgfuH4ErTyiy4dRaCjd4sqbM

Interact with Donn or Allen on your favorite platform below:

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:17:56 -0500 Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria 4315 Unlock the secrets to transforming simple questions into powerful, engineered prompts that supercharge your interactions with AI language models. Whether you're a developer, creator, or AI enthusiast, this episode dives into how structured prompting can revolutionize your results and workflows.


Things we Talk about in this episode

  • The evolution from basic to advanced prompt techniques
  • How to craft simple, functional, and engineered prompts
  • The importance of personas, constraints, and evaluation metrics
  • Examples of real-world prompt structures for coding, research, and creative projects
  • The concept of meta prompting: using AI to improve your prompts
  • Practical tips: iterative refinement, role assignment, and self-checking mechanisms


Links

https://www.promptingguide.ai/ 


Hidden Beliefs Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_4N3GODA2g71BVs9xKP5XbmYp 


Find Your Purpose Prompt:

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_aGvVbgP9A06wRHe8R2Dd3yLB 


Example software prompt: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_wQl1pbzjg7LLyCq72KoBJ9ay 


Example video prompt

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_9M3olvELj0qqDFw01kyWaqzJ 


Allen (Opus):  Example:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_DY2PkydB90pJgcA7eXqnrLKG?key=CgvUZhpe4qBVttQRA7gNsUYJ


Allen (Grok): https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_BEJgaPNXyxzXwcR84l1ZYd2m?key=MLjjH1ms5qyYYMkKhnhZN6Vm


Donn Example: 

https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_YkrQdDzqw7jbqIb7VZeX41j5?key=SgfuH4ErTyiy4dRaCjd4sqbM

Interact with Donn or Allen on your favorite platform below:

]]> ai, artificial intelligence, vibe coding No Donn Felker Allen Santa Maria AI Revolution: Empowering Technical and Non-Technical Users 1 1 AI Revolution: Empowering Technical and Non-Technical Users full 6d34ba33-60c2-4019-9d96-7765186804ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/d30ec8b1 In this episode, Donn Felker and Allen explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on coding, personal experiences, and the future of software engineering. They share insights on how AI is transforming traditional roles and empowering individuals from non-technical backgrounds to innovate and build new solutions.

]]> In this episode, Donn Felker and Allen explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on coding, personal experiences, and the future of software engineering. They share insights on how AI is transforming traditional roles and empowering individuals from non-technical backgrounds to innovate and build new solutions.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:43:03 -0500 Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria 2149 In this episode, Donn Felker and Allen explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on coding, personal experiences, and the future of software engineering. They share insights on how AI is transforming traditional roles and empowering individuals from non-technical backgrounds to innovate and build new solutions.

]]> ai, artificial intelligence, vibe coding No Allen Santa Maria Donn Felker