FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast

AI image and video generation can produce stunning results, but ask it to draw the same character twice and chaos ensues.In this episode, Rob and Jason tackle one of the biggest creative challenges in generative AI: consistency.From moody Midjourney portraits to pixel-perfect Runway videos, the duo breaks down tools, workflows, and techniques to help you keep your characters, styles, and scenes on track, even if AI tries to derail them. Whether you're illustrating a children's book or building your next short film, this episode is your crash course in wrangling AI models like a pro. Plus: Sherlock Holmes stops by to investigate why your AI can't remember what a green shirt looks like.Bonus Resource from Rob Laughter!Check out Rob Laughter’s latest blog post, 10 Handcrafted Style Codes to Make Your Midjourney Images Pop. He breaks down how to use Midjourney style codes (via mood boards and personalization) to dial in your image style like a pro. Plus, he shares 10 ready-to-use codes to get started. A perfect companion piece!00:00 – Cold Open: Sherlock on AI Inconsistency01:27 – Intro to Fuse & Episode Topic02:06 – Host Updates & AI Projects03:14 – Real-World Challenges with Consistency05:02 – Why AI Struggles with Consistency07:12 – Treating AI as a Creative Partner09:04 – Level 1: Prompts & Seeds13:28 – Level 2: Reference Images16:36 – Style References & Mood Boards21:58 – Character References22:59 – Video Consistency Techniques27:58 – Advanced Tools: ControlNet30:11 – Jedi Mode: Training a LoRA Model34:58 – Building a Training Dataset37:45 – Captions, Trigger Words, and Execution41:05 – Video LoRA Models & Use Cases42:20 – Post-Generation Fixes: Face Swap & Inpainting47:50 – Workflow Recap & Key Takeaways50:13 – Wrap-Up & Teaser for Next EpisodeThis episode is brought to you by your imagination. Train it like a LoRA, and show it something new.Tools & Resources Mentioned:Flux LoRA Training: fal.aiFlux Fill (Inpainting with LoRA Support): fal.ai/models/fal-ai/flux-lora/inpaintingMidjourney Mood Boards: updates.midjourney.com/profiles-and-moodboardsLeonardo.ai Moodboards Tool: leonardo.aiRunway Asset Controls & Reference Images: runwayml.com/product and help.runwayml.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408611980563-Managing-assetsSocial Media & ContactInstagram: @aicreativepodcastWebsite: aicreativepodcast.comListener Mail: hello@aicreativepodcast.comCreditsFUSE: The AI Creative Podcast is a production of Rob Laughter Creative and Midnight Oil Productions. Hosted by Rob Laughter and Jason Moore. Produced by Liz Baker.

Think AI will just write your book for you with the push of a button? Think again. In this jam-packed episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, Rob and Jason break down exactly how creative professionals can use AI as a writing assistant—not a replacement.From brainstorming and outlining to editing, research, and marketing, the duo walks through every stage of writing a book with AI as your creative co-author. Whether you're tackling your first children's story or a 260-page thesis, this episode is a practical guide to getting your ideas out of your head and onto the page—with a little help from your friendly neighborhood language model.00:00 – Cold Open: Generative AI Rap 01:06 – Why You Don’t Just “Let AI Write the Book”02:22 – Rob & Jason’s Personal Book Projects03:36 – What Makes GPT-4.5 Different?04:06 – Getting Started: From Idea to Hook05:08 – Prompting for Creative Brainstorming06:49 – Why Rob Is “Anti-Prompt” (But Not Really)07:50 – Using AI to Solve Story Problems09:48 – Structuring & Outlining with AI11:45 – Real-World Book Writing Workflow (Jason’s Process)14:22 – Matching AI to Your Voice & Style17:00 – Style Guides, Custom GPTs & Ghostwriting Tips20:03 – The Danger of Over-Reliance on AI21:26 – Editing: When to Use AI & When to Call an Editor26:28 – Using AI for Research (But Trust, Then Verify)29:41 – Deep Research: Your New Secret Weapon34:04 – Letting AI Format Citations (Smart!)36:15 – Publishing & Promoting with AI Tools37:48 – Marketing Assets, Book Trailers & Social Content40:30 – Teaser for Next Episode: “Is AI Going to Take My Job?”This episode is sponsored by Invite Press, publisher of AI and the Church. Discover books and resources rooted in grace, transformation, and practical theology at inviteministries.org.Here are some of the AI tools and resources mentioned in the episode:ChatGPT (OpenAI)Claude (Anthropic)Gemini (Google)Deep Research (OpenAI)Perplexity – AI Search AssistantGrammarly – AI-Powered EditingIdeogram – AI Image Generation for CoversMidjourney – Concept Art GeneratorElevenLabs – AI Voice GenerationSuno AI – AI Music CreationUdio – AI Soundtrack GenerationRunway ML – AI Video & Visual EffectsFUSE: The AI Creative Podcast is a production of Rob Laughter Creative and Midnight Oil Productions. Hosted by Rob Laughter & Jason Moore. Produced by Liz B. Baker.

Everyone loves free! In this episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, Rob and Jason dive into the best free AI tools for creatives. Whether you're an artist, musician, filmmaker, or just AI-curious, this episode is your guide to free chatbots, image generators, music makers, and video tools.From ChatGPT’s free tier to top-tier image models like Ideogram and Leonardo, we break down what you can do without spending a dime—and where the limitations start to kick in. Plus, we explore AI-powered music and video tools that let you experiment, play, and create, all for free.And stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we tackle open-source AI models—the truly free frontier of AI creativity!00:00 - AI-Generated Intro Song (Created with Udio!)00:47 - Welcome to FUSE! Rob & Jason’s latest AI projects03:13 - Chatbots: The best free chat AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & more)10:27 - Image Generators: Free tools for AI-generated art (DALL-E, Ideogram, Leonardo, & others)15:47 - Video Tools: Free AI video generators (RunwayML, Kling, Luma & more)23:40 - AI Music Tools: Udio vs. Suno, and the future of AI-generated music29:05 - When Free is Great… and When It’s Not32:00 - Next Week’s Teaser: Open-source AI tools & total creative freedomLLMs:ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.comClaude: https://claude.aiGemini: https://gemini.google.comPerplexity: https://perplexity.aiDeepSeek: https://deepseek.comImage Generators:DALL-E: https://openai.com/dall-eIdeogram: https://ideogram.aiLeonardo AI: https://leonardo.aiKrea AI: https://krea.aiVideo Tools:RunwayML: https://runwayml.comKling AI: https://klingai.comLuma Labs: https://lumalabs.aiMinimax: https://hailuoai.videoAI Music Generators:Udio: https://udio.comSuno AI: https://suno.aiRiffusion: https://www.riffusion.comPodcast & Social Media Links:Podcast Website: https://aicreativepodcast.comListener Mail: hello@aicreativepodcast.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/aicreativepodcast

In this episode of FUSE: The AI creative podcast, hosts Rob and Jason dive into the key themes and discussions from Jason's new book, 'AI in the Church: A Clear Guide for the Curious and Courageous.'They explore the use of AI tools like ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, and Runway ML for creative projects and discuss real-world applications and ethical considerations. They share insights on how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human creativity, particularly in ministry.Their conversation also touches on the balance between utilizing AI technologies and maintaining personal interactions within organizations. Listeners are encouraged to embrace AI tools responsibly to unlock new creative potentials.00:00 Welcome to Fuse: The AI Creative Podcast01:09 Jason's New Book: AI in the Church01:38 Demonstrating AI Tools in Real Life03:31 Challenges and Updates in AI05:27 The Role of AI in Ministry23:31 Ethical Considerations and Best Practices31:47 Closing Thoughts and Where to Get the Book

In the first episode of Fuse, the AI Creative Podcast, hosts Rob and Jason introduce the show and discuss their journey to launching the podcast. They share personal experiences with AI in creative projects, explain their vision for the podcast, and break down the types of topics they plan to cover. The hosts emphasize the goal of exploring how AI can enhance creativity rather than replace it, advocate for ethical use, and encourage audience interaction. Their diverse backgrounds in art, graphic design, and technology aim to offer unique insights and thought leadership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.