february 2026
- 🔬 I Built an AI That Profiles Podcast Conversations. Here's What It Learned About What Audiences Actually Want.
Using LLMs to score hosts and guests across 16 behavioral dimensions — like energy, certainty, vulnerability, and humor — to predict podcast chemistry and viewership. The chemistry angle flopped, but the findings about what actually drives views were genuinely interesting.
july 2025
- 🔬 MidcenturyVintage.net: Anatomy of a Too-Good-to-Be-True Furniture Deal
A quick investigation showing why MidcenturyVintage.net is almost certainly a drop-ship / credit-card-skimming scam that hijacks Etsy traffic. Includes red-flag checklist and tips for staying safe.
march 2025
- 🔬 Optimal Crank Length Analysis
Modern bike fitting trends favor shorter cranks (165-170mm) over traditional 172.5mm for better joint angles, but if you're comfortable now, no need to change.