Skip the long lesson. Test one useful AI workflow.
Fast Forward is the short-form Zero to AI stream for busy professionals. Each completed episode gives you one tool, one real task and one practical experiment, so you can quickly decide whether the workflow belongs in your work.
One useful experiment.
One tool. One task. One useful decision.
Fast Forward is for quick practical testing. Use it when you want to understand whether a tool or workflow deserves a place in your own working system.
Pick one tool
Each episode keeps the focus narrow so you are not trying to learn everything at once.
Try one task
The workflow is tied to a real task, not a generic feature tour or abstract explanation.
Decide if it helps
You finish with a clearer sense of where the tool is useful, limited or worth testing further.
AI learning podcast episodes for fast, practical experiments.
Use Fast Forward when you want a short walkthrough or practical idea you can test quickly. It sits beside the main Zero to AI podcast, rather than replacing it.
Season 1 gives the foundation. Season 2 follows the current podcast journey. Fast Forward gives you tool-level experiments for the moments when you just want to try one useful thing.
Many workflows can be tested with tools such as ChatGPT or research assistants such as Perplexity, then connected back to your own work through Zero to AI guides and learning labs.
Fast Forward AI learning podcast episodes and short walkthroughs.
Only completed Fast Forward posts are shown here. New completed episodes will appear automatically at the top when they are published and assigned to the Fast Forward category.
Claude Code: Build Production Software From Your Terminal
Learn to use claude code terminal agent to build software using natural language. Step-by-step guide for non-developers to edit code bases safely.
Read articleGemini Gems: Build a Brand-Specific Content Engine
See how to build a gemini gems content engine to keep every piece of written output aligned with your brand guidelines and formatting standards.
Read articleCursor: Edit Code and Build Features Without Being a Developer
Learn how to edit code without being a developer using Cursor. This Fast Forward guide covers inline prompts, project context, and review steps.
Read articleMCP: Connect Claude to Your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive
Connect Claude to Gmail Calendar Drive with MCP. Learn how to integrate your Google Workspace for instant morning briefings and document search.
Read articleClaude Artifacts: Build Interactive Tools in a Conversation
Practical guidance showing how to build claude artifacts interactive tools for dynamic calculators and dashboards directly inside chat windows.
Read articleClaude Desktop: Read Your Own Files Locally
Learn how to configure the desktop app to read large files directly from your hard drive, avoiding cloud uploads and keeping data safe.
Read articleGenerate a Video from a Document Using NotebookLM
How to use generate video using NotebookLM to turn documents into video content. Step-by-step guide for mid-career professionals
Read articlePerplexity: How to Run a Proper Research Brief
Use Perplexity AI research to build structured research briefs in minutes. A practical walkthrough for professionals who need fast, reliable research
Read articleBuild a Simple Client Tool in Lovable No Code AI Apps for Professionals
Loveable no code AI helps professionals turn proven workflows into client tools. Learn how to define, test and publish a focused app safely
Read articleClaude Projects: Set Up a Persistent Workspace
How to use Claude Projects as a persistent AI workspace for professional tasks. A practical walkthrough of Claude's project features
Read articleGap Analysis Between Two Documents: ChatGPT Deep Research
Use ChatGPT Deep Research to run gap analysis between two documents. A practical method for comparing policies, contracts, or frameworks
Read articleNotion AI: Transcript to Action Plan
How to use Notion AI transcription to process and organise transcripts. A practical walkthrough for professionals managing meeting recordings
Read articleUse this AI learning podcast stream for quick tests, not full implementation.
- Good fit You want to test one AI workflow before using it in a real project.
- Not a good fit You need a full rollout plan, deep implementation support or a complete change programme.
- Best next step Try the workflow, keep what works and connect it to one real task.
Pick the latest completed AI learning podcast episode.
Choose one Fast Forward episode, run one small task and decide whether the workflow belongs in your working system.