Tag: Podcast

Suspicious Minds: A New Docuseries Exploring AI, Delusion, and the Fragile Human Mind

Sean King O’Grady’s AI docuseries Suspicious Minds premieres worldwide on October 17. Photo: Agoric Media, used with permission.

Wondermind and Agoric Media presents:

Suspicious Minds: A New Docuseries on AI and Delusion

Premieres October 17, 2025
Platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, and more

About the Series

Suspicious Minds is a weekly video documentary series and podcast exploring the disturbing rise of artificial intelligence as a trigger for delusional thinking. (Emma Griffiths PR, 2025)

Series One will feature 8 weekly episodes across video and podcast platforms.

Through powerful firsthand accounts and in-depth interviews with leading experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and AI ethics, the series unpacks a growing psychological phenomenon: individuals developing complex, often life-altering delusions rooted in AI technologies.

From chatbots to surveillance fears, Suspicious Minds examines how emerging technologies reshape paranoia—and how these modern delusions echo, amplify, and challenge our historical understanding of the human mind.

Creative Team

  • Directed & Created by: Sean King O’Grady
  • Executive Producers: Mandy Teefey, Selena Gomez, Jonathon Glucksman, Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, David Tuohy, Sean King O’Grady

Featured Voices

  • Dr. Joel Gold – Writer & Psychiatrist
  • Ian Gold, PhD – Writer & Philosopher
  • Sean King O’Grady – Filmmaker
  • Etienne Brisson – Activist
  • Ryan Turman & Lacey Turman – ChatGPT Delusion Experiencers
  • Allan Brooks – ChatGPT Delusion Experiencer
  • Nick Haber – AI Researcher & Stanford Professor
  • Nate Sharadin – AI Ethicist
  • Dr. Amy Levy – Co-Chair, American Psychoanalytic Association’s Council on AI

A Deeper Look

The series is led by psychiatrist Dr. Joel Gold and philosopher Ian Gold, PhD, who first described the Truman Show Delusion—a belief that one’s life is secretly a reality TV show, inspired by the Jim Carrey film The Truman Show. Their book, Suspicious Minds: How Culture Shapes Madness, provides the foundation for the series.

With empathy, curiosity, and respect, Suspicious Minds tells real patients’ riveting stories, plunging viewers deep into surreal mental states while following journeys toward treatment and recovery. Alongside, interviews with top psychologists, neuroscientists, ethicists, AI researchers, and cultural critics explore how culture and technology intersect to shape the human mind.

The line between mental wellness and illness is fragile. This series raises urgent questions:

  • How do AI and digital technologies act as new psychological triggers?
  • What does this mean for treatment and prevention?
  • How can we create awareness and destigmatize these modern delusions?

About the Director: Sean King O’Grady

Sean King O’Grady is an award-winning filmmaker whose work spans narrative features, documentaries, and branded content. His films have screened at Sundance, Tribeca, Telluride, Berlin, Venice, TIFF, SXSW, Sitges, and Fantastic Fest, among others.

His recent projects include:

  • THE MILL (Hulu Originals, 2023) – Sci-fi thriller starring Lil’ Rel Howery, premiered at #1 on Hulu
  • WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING (IFC Midnight) – Theatrical debut, now streaming on Hulu
  • Documentaries: REVOLUTION: GMC HUMMER EV (History/Hulu) and OUR AMERICAN FAMILY (AMC+), co-directed with Hallee Adelman

📅 Premieres October 17, 2025
🎥 Weekly episodes on YouTube + podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, and more).

Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Navigating Economic Empowerment: Reviewing ‘United States of Small Business’ by Jonathan Quick

‘United States of Small Business’ compiles the wisdom and experiences of entrepreneurs from the first 43 episodes of Jonathan Quick’s podcast. Photo: Amazon

“United States of Small Business” is a compelling exploration of the backbone of the American economy. Jonathan Quick is the host of the podcast “United States of Small Business” and in this first volume, he shares the experiences shared by entrepreneurs from the first 43 episodes of his podcast. In this insightful book, Quick explores the world of small businesses, highlighting how they drive innovation, create jobs, and support local economies across the nation.

It takes readers on a journey through different types of businesses and regions, shedding light on diverse success stories and the challenges faced by small business owners. The author’s writing is both engaging and informative and the chapters are short and to the point. At the end of each chapter, there are links to their books, websites, and the specific podcast. Each of these stories is inspiring and have one idea in common: each entrepreneur recognized the gap in their industry and used that as a stepping stone to his/her success story. Among the characteristics they share are vision, resilience, innovation, passion, dedication, and adaptability.

Some of the chapters include:
Chapter 1:The American Dream Lives On: A Tale Told By Small Businesses In Every Town
Chapter 2: Unlocking The Seo Code: A Conversation With Lauren Gaggioli
Chapter 3: Embracing The Edge: Lessons From Christian Espinosa’s Journey To Cybersecurity Leadership
Chapter 4: Illuminating Success: The Entrepreneurial Journey Of Jacob Gaspard
Chapter 5: Chasing Horizons: Bob West’s Odyssey From Architect To Heartland Hero

Highlights:

Chapter 17: Unleashing Potential: The Brady Foulk Philosophy of Empowerment due to his philosophy of “awakening a sense of harmony and empowerment in both the animals and their human counterparts.” His method of dog training focuses on addressing the needs of both the dog and the owner.

Chapter 25: Jeff Maine’s Revolution: Merging Commerce With Compassion because it emphasizes that combining “visionary thinking and a commitment to the greater good” can eventually make way for a more philanthropic society.

This fascinating compilation of stories offers practical insights and actionable advice for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own businesses. By combining stories with business analysis, Quick makes it accessible to both casual readers interested in motivational success stories and business savvy readers looking for business advice.

Overall, “United States of Small Business” is a must-read for anyone curious about the inside workings of small businesses as well as successful business profiles. It celebrates their contributions while providing sound business management guidance and makes an excellent addition to any home library.

*The author was contacted for an honest review of this book. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Upcoming new movie release: First Time Caller

The podcast turned sci-fi thriller comes to Video On Demand on January 12, 2024. Courtesy photo, used with permission.

Buffalo 8 is thrilled to open their 2024 line up with the North American VOD release of First Time Caller, the feature adaptation of the fan-favorite podcast “The Earth Moves” from directors J.D. Brynn and Abe Goldfarb. Based on Gideon Media’s acclaimed podcast, First Time Caller is a darkly hilarious look at success, power, loneliness, and the apocalypse. First Time Caller debuts on Cable and Digital VOD on January 12, 2024, including Prime Video, Vudu, Vubiquity, Cox, and Comcast. (Justin Cook PR, 2023)

First Time Caller – Brent Ziff is an internet shock-jock at the top of his game. Fans and followers tune in from coast to coast to be insulted and enlightened by their favorite on-air provocateur. But on one very unusual night, Brent’s world is rocked by a long-time listener who calls in with a grave message.

75 Minutes/USA

Abe Goldfarb and Brian Silliman reprise their roles from “The Earth Moves” as Brent and Leo, alongside vocal performances from Greg Proops, Ophira Eisenberg, and Ashlie Atkinson. Mac Rogers, who wrote the original podcast, adapted the script. Patrick Terry produced for Cinedata. Gerry Ohrstrom, Thomas Campbell Jackson and Lawrence Starr are executive producers, alongside Buffalo 8’s Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor, Nikki Stier Justice and Grady Craig.

First Time Caller world premiered at the Seattle Film Festival and earned the Grand Jury Prize, along with awards for Best Actor (Goldfarb) and Best Director (Goldfarb and Brynn). The film went on to win Best Feature Film at the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival and was the headliner as the Opening Night Feature at the Bowery Film Festival. On the festival circuit, Film Threat hailed First Time Caller as “extremely inventive, quite a ride!”

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