Best Carlos Torres Podcasts (2025)

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AI's Disruption: What It Means for Knowledge Workers and Higher Ed 44:54

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The recent discussion between Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler centered around the alarming prediction from Anthropic's CEO regarding the potential displacement of up to 50% of entry-level knowledge work positions within the next five years due to advancements in generative AI. This assertion prompts a critical examination of the implications…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 9: Michael Chybowski, Lighting Designer and Author of: What Is Lighting Design? A Genealogy Of People And Ideas 48:23

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Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s light conversations podcast series. Today we are joined today by Micheal Chybowski, who is a Lighting Designer, Author, and Educator in the Theatre Arts. Michael has received the American Theatre Wing Design Award, an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, two Lucille Lortel Awards for his work in Ne…

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The Ethical Use of AI in Academia: A Conversation with Carlos I. Torres 43:07

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Imagine walking into a classroom where AI isn't the elephant in the room - it's a welcomed partner in learning. That's exactly what's happening in Carlos I. Torres's information security classes at Baylor University. Instead of joining the chorus of educators crying "Ban AI!" Torres is asking a more intriguing question: What if we taught students t…

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Of Syllabi, Spells, and Structured Prompts: AI for Fall Teaching 32:26

3M ago32:26

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This podcast episode elucidates the necessity for higher education professionals to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications within the academic sphere. We, Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler, alongside our esteemed co-author France Belanger, delve into practical anecdotes regarding…

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Emerging Trends in the Game Development Industry with James Lo, CEO of Taktyl Studios 26:30

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What's up and coming in the world of game development? Tune in to this episode as we discuss upcoming trends in the game development industry with James Lo, CEO of Taktyl Studios and President of the Game Development Association of the Philippines. What's up and coming in the game development sphere How emerging and current developers can use these…

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AI's Impact on Critical Thinking, the Talent Pipeline, and Academic Research: Implications for Higher Education 36:25

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In a timely discussion, Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler discuss the latest advancements in generative artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the unveiling of Claude Sonnet 3.7. This development has prompted a wave of excitement and speculation regarding its implications for the future of programming. The hosts articulate their o…

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Breaking Boundaries: Leading in Gaming as a Woman with Cherry Boase, CEO of Buko Studios 29:52

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This episode features the head of Buko Studios, Cherry Boase. She joins us in this episode to share her inspiring journey in game development starting from scratch and climbing to the top, becoming the leader she is today. Key Takeaways: The strength of putting yourself in the shoes of your employees, creating support around personal problems and t…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 8: Clifford Spulock, Co-Lighting Designer, 2025 Theme Show at Woodloch Resort 22:45

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Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s podcast series. In our eighth episode, we are joined by Delray Beach, Florida-based lighting designer Clifford Spulock, who recently lit the 2025 Theme Show, "The Grand Slam of Entertainment" at Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Clifford is a longtime friend of City Theatrica…

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How to Create a PR Kit for a Game Launch with Andreas Betsche, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Virtual SEA 22:33

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In this episode, Andreas Betsche, Co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Virtual SEA brings in his media expertise to talk about Media Kits for game launches – why it is important and how you can make one that stands out to give your game the best chance to be showcased online and reach a wider audience. What is a PR Kit, what it looks like, and what ro…

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Career Paths and Skills in the Game Industry with Alvin Juban of Synergy88 36:16

5M ago36:16

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In this episode, Synergy 88’s Studio Director and GDAP chairman, Alvin Juban, joins the podcast as we dive into the evolving career paths in the game development industry and what we need to equip the next generation of creators to help them thrive in this line of work. Key Takeaways: How game development roles came about in the Philippines and the…

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How to Create Game Design Concepts and Keep Your Audience Engaged with Lord Gosingtian of ThinkBit 21:24

5M ago21:24

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We kick off this year's episode with an interview with ThinkBit's President, Lord Gosingtian. He shares his company's journey from taking on small projects to designing their games for themselves and their clients. In this episode, we talk about: Creating game concepts from scratch: Lessons learned from shifting from an individual playing games to …

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Writing, AI, and the Transactional Trap: Rethinking Learning in Higher Ed 51:41

6M ago51:41

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In this wide-ranging discussion, Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler explore recent AI developments and tackle the fundamental challenges facing higher education in an AI-enhanced world. They begin by examining GPT Tasks, highlighting practical applications like automated news summaries and scheduled tasks, while sharing personal experiments tha…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 7: Reza Behjat, Lighting Designer for English on Broadway 30:07

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Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s podcast series. My name is Jackie Morreale, and I am representing the City Theatrical marketing team. I am joined today by Reza Behjat who has recently made his Broadway debut as lighting designer for English at the Todd Hames Theater. Join us for this QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 7, in which we will…

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Is AI the Future of Learning or the Death of Education? 41:24

6M ago41:24

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AI hallucinations, or confabulations, can actually foster scientific innovation by generating a wealth of ideas, even if many of them are incorrect. Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler explore how AI's ability to rapidly process information allows researchers to brainstorm and ideate more effectively, ultimately leading to significant breakthrou…

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Navigating the AI Landscape: Essential Tools for Higher Education Professionals 40:16

8M ago40:16

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This episode of AI Goes to College discuss the practical applications of generative AI tools in academic research, focusing on how they can enhance the research process for higher education professionals. Hosts Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crossler discuss three key tools: Connected Papers, Research Rabbit, and Scite_, highlighting their functiona…

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AI detectors, amazing slides with Beautiful AI and Gemini as an AI gateway 28:44

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Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of higher education, but the introduction of AI detectors has raised significant concerns among educators. Craig Van Slyke and Robert E. Crosler delve into the limitations and biases of these tools, arguing they can unfairly penalize innocent students, particularly non-native English speakers. With evidence …

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QolorTOPIX Episode 6: Itohan Edoloyi and Ken Billington, Lighting Designers for Left on Tenth 26:36

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Hello and welcome to QolorTopix, City Theatrical’s podcast series. Today, we are joined by Itohan Edoloyi, who recently made her Broadway debut as lighting designer, and Ken Billington, who has designed over 100 Broadway shows during his career in lighting. Together, they are lighting designers behind the new Broadway play Left on Tenth, by Delia E…

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Google NotebookLM and Our AI Toolkits 39:23

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Craig and Rob dig into the innovative features of Google's Notebook LM, a tool that allows users to upload documents and generate responses based on that content. They discuss how this tool has been particularly beneficial in an academic setting, enhancing students' confidence in their understanding of course materials. The conversation also highli…

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Leveraging Copilot and Claude to increase productivity in higher ed 53:38

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This episode of AI Goes to College explores the transformative role of generative AI in higher education, with a particular focus on Microsoft's Copilot and its application in streamlining administrative tasks. Dr. Craig Van Slyke and Dr. Robert E. Crossler share their personal experiences, highlighting how AI tools like Copilot can significantly r…

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QolorTOPIX Episode 5: Mextly Couzin, Lighting Designer 19:07

11M ago19:07

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Mextly Couzin was born in Baja California, México and raised in Los Angeles. She holds a BS in Pure Mathematics and an MFA in Lighting Design from the University of California, San Diego. She currently pays rent in NYC. Mextly loves living playwrights, collaborations with dance makers, opera, and lighting for stage and camera. She also thinks no ar…

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Is ChatGPT Bull ... and How to Improve Communication with AI 34:12

12M ago34:12

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Is ChatGPT bull ...? Maybe not. In this episode Rob and Craig talk about how generative AI can be used to improve communication, give their opinions of a recent article claiming that ChatGPT is bull$hit, and discuss why you need an AI policy. Key Takeaways: AI can be used to improve written communication, but not if you just ask AI to crank out the…

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AI in higher ed: Is it time to rethink grading? 45:24

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In this episode of AI Goes to College, Craig and Rob dig into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on higher education. They explore three critical areas where AI is reshaping the academic landscape, offering valuable perspectives for educators, administrators, and students alike. The episode kicks off with a thoughtful discussion o…

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Encouraging ethical use, AI friction and why you might be the problem 39:10

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We're in an odd situation with AI. Many ethical students are afraid to use it and unethical students use it ... unethically. Rob and Craig discuss this dilemma and what we can do about it. They also cover the concept of AI friction and how Apple's recent moves will address this under appreciated barrier to AI use. Other topics include: Which AI cha…

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The problem with prompt engineering, GPT-4o, and AI hysteria 24:44

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In this episode of "AI Goes to College," Rob and Craig discuss the implications of OpenAI's GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) AI fatigue and hysteria, and why prompt design is better than prompt engineering. Craig and Rob explore the implications of GPT-4 Omni's enhanced capabilities, including faster processing, larger context windows, improved voice capabiliti…

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How to Ensure Successful Game Projects from Start to finish with King Montecillo of FizzBuzz Inc. 13:57

1y ago13:57

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In this session, King Montecillo, Managing Director of FizzBuzz Inc., brings their A-game and gives us some hard advice on creating project scopes and employing good project management skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction - all while keeping your team happy. Creating a Bible: The importance of documentation to protect all partie…

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How Gamification can make Learning more Efficient with Weng Bagadion of WBagadion 13:58

1y ago13:58

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Weng Bagadion, CEO and founder of WBagadion joins us in this episode to talk about how gamification can be used as a tool for efficient learning and recall as well as the best practices for applying gamification in different projects In this episode, we cover: What gamification is and how it has found its way into the corporate setting How gamifica…

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Replicating Success: Creating Games as a Solo Dev and a Full Team with Ben Banta of Ranida Games 21:06

1y ago21:06

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In this episode, Ben Banta, CEO of Ranida Games joins us to take a trip down memory lane from when the era of flash games paved the way for a lot of solo game developers.. We then fast-forward to the current industry of games that continues to evolve with where Ben has grown from being a solo dev getting scouted by brands, to someone who is now alw…

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The Different Facets of Video Game Production with Walter De Torres and Coby Chan of Pixel Mafia 16:04

1y ago16:04

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What does it take to make a video game come to life? Coby Chan and Walter de Torres, co-founders of Pixel Mafia join us in this episode to give us a sneak peek of what the backstage of game development looks like, how the industry has evolved and created specific and special roles, and what it takes to bring a Triple-A game to life. Key insights in…

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The future of generative AI, a great Chrome extension, and using AI to examine an exam 15:58

1y ago15:58

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In this episode, Craig discusses: My vision of the future of generative AI Harpa - a great AI Chrome extension Using Claude to examine an exam Should higher ed fear AI? The highlights of this newsletter are available as a podcast, which is also called AI Goes to College. You can subscribe to the newsletter and the podcast at https://www.aigoestocol…

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Effective Story-Telling when People have Short Attention Spans with Carlos Valdes of YangYang Mobile 16:08

1y ago16:08

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This time, we dive into another perspective inside game development as we talk to Carlos Valdes, Senior writer for YangYang Mobile. He joins the show to give us an insight into a writer's thought process behind weaving worlds and creating memorable characters for visual novel games. In this episode, we tackle: What differentiates visual novel games…

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Ethics of Human-AI Co-Production (announcement) 2:22

1y ago2:22

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On Tuesday, April 30 at 5 P.M. Eastern time, I’ll be giving a talk on the ethics of human-AI co-production. This is part of an annual series called the Marbury Ethics Lectures. I’m quite honored to be the speaker; two years ago, the speaker was then Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards. Anyone in the area is welcome to attend in-person, but the eve…

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How to Pitch your Game to Publishers with Ranulf Goss of Startrace 12:17

1y ago12:17

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Ranulf Goss, founder and CEO of Startrace Studios OPC joins us in this episode to talk about what it takes for your game to be pitch-ready to publishers and how does one exactly do that. The key insights in this episode are: What role does a game publisher play in the game development cycle and why is it beneficial to have one for your game? Self P…

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How to Create a Successful Mobile Game How to Market and Monetize It with Solon Chen of Kooapps 22:18

1y ago22:18

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From their humble beginnings to their now viral and addictive mobile games, Solon Chen, the Co-Founder and Studio Manager of Kooapps Philipines joins us to talk about what it takes to create a successful mobile game from conception, development, launch, and monetization. This episode's key insights: Understanding which ideas you can act on and exec…

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Why you need a Player Support Partner that Specializes in Video Games with Andro Baluyut of GameOps 10:26

1y ago10:26

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In this episode, we feature Andro Baluyut, Founder and CEO of GameOps, to talk about the importance of finding a player support partner for video games that specializes in providing support for games. In this feature, we discuss: What's the difference between Customer Support VS Player Support? Understanding the impact of the kinds of issues games …