Still Got a Heart?

In this episode, I reflect on growing up with a deep passion for both technology—reminiscing about early computers like the ColecoVision ADAM and Commodore 64—and music, shaped by a father who played guitar and keyboards. I share my thoughts on modern artificial intelligence, comparing tools like ChatGPT and Suno to the computer systems in Star Trek: The Next Generation as a practical way to collaborate and bridge creative gaps rather than replacing genuine human artistry.

Feeling stuck with writer's block while trying to process long-term marriage struggles and emotional numbness after years of sobriety, I turned to AI to help write and generate two deeply personal tracks: "Still Got a Heart" and "How Long Can a Good Man Hold On". Closing out the episode, I share the resulting songs, exploring the heavy weight of being the strong, reliable provider, the lingering ghost of loneliness even in a decades-long marriage, and the universal desire to simply feel alive and truly seen.

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