On today's episode, the boys discuss the many various goings on in AI music generation. Manny "creates" a few different versions of the NO SUCH THING theme song (that he actually produced without AI) using generative AI, and asks Noah and Devan to compare and contrast original songs with their AI cover counterparts. Finally, we hear from Charlie Harding, audio engineer and host of the Switched on Pop podcast, to learn just how much AI is being used in the music industry today, and where he sees it all heading in the future.

Listen to Part 2 where Devan confronts an artist about the use of AI in his music.

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On today's episode, the boys discuss the many various goings on in AI music generation. Manny "creates" a few different versions of the NO SUCH THING theme song (that he actually produced without AI) using generative AI, and asks Noah and Devan to compare and contrast original songs with their AI cover counterparts. Finally, we hear from Charlie Harding, audio engineer and host of the <a href="https://switchedonpop.com/">Switched on Pop</a> podcast, to learn just how much AI is being used in the music industry today, and where he sees it all heading in the future.
<a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/Y2ZlZTk5Y2EtZTRhZS00MmE0LWIwMTMtYjRjMTAxMWUxZDM1">Listen to Part 2</a> where Devan confronts an artist about the use of AI in his music.
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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan — three best friends and journalists — as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research. 

Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don’t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.

NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can’t agree on. If you’ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.

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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nosuchthing.show">www.nosuchthing.show</a>.
And if you have any questions you&rsquo;d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail: ‪(860) 325-0286.

NO SUCH THING

Join Manny, Noah, and Devan &mdash; three best friends and journalists &mdash; as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research.&nbsp;
Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don&rsquo;t men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer.
NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can&rsquo;t agree on. If you&rsquo;ve ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
New episodes on Wednesdays.
For more information, please subscribe to our newsletter at <a href="http://www.nosuchthing.show">www.nosuchthing.show</a>.
And if you have any questions you&rsquo;d like us to get to the bottom of, email us at <a href="mailto:mannynoahdevan@gmail.com">mannynoahdevan@gmail.com</a> or leave a voicemail: ‪(860) 325-0286.

Can AI music be good? (Part 1)

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This week, Manny, Noah, and Devan debate whether there's a such thing as an "ugly tax," social penalties for being unattractive. The more academic term for this is "lookism," which is the discrimination against people for the way that they look. Should less attractive people be a protected class of minority? Manny interviews Thomas Spiegel, professor of philosophy at the Miyazaki International University in Tokyo, and Stephanie Fairyington, author of "Ugly: A Letter to My Daughter."

If you liked this episode, check out: How many people are actually 7 feet tall?

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This week, Manny, Noah, and Devan debate whether there's a such thing as an "ugly tax," social penalties for being unattractive. The more academic term for this is "lookism," which is the discrimination against people for the way that they look. Should less attractive people be a protected class of minority? Manny interviews Thomas Spiegel, professor of philosophy at the Miyazaki International University in Tokyo, and Stephanie Fairyington, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763595/ugly-by-stephanie-fairyington/">"Ugly: A Letter to My Daughter."</a>
If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/Njg1MDQwNjk5Mzc4NDEwOWU2YjQyNDMz?view=apps&amp;sort=popularity">How many people are actually 7 feet tall?</a>
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Should ugly people be a protected class?

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In part 2 of our series on AI music, Devan confronts 1010benja on his use of generative AI on his new EP 1010: Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose…

ICYMI listen to part 1: Can AI music be good?

Listen to 1010benja on Apple Music and Spotify and check out his website demetriusproduction.com

Read 1010benja's Hearing Things interview

Tell us your thoughts about 1010benja’s use of AI: Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.

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In part 2 of our series on AI music, Devan confronts 1010benja on his use of generative AI on his new EP <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1b1IAEoRQ8jzj9QjJKBggN?si=Da1mEt3oS-msEbsSUnf1HA">1010: Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose&hellip;</a>
ICYMI listen to part 1: <a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/NzBlNTAyY2ItM2ZkZC00ZGIzLWFjN2QtYjRiZjAxNmJjZWY3">Can AI music be good?</a>
Listen to 1010benja on<a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/1010benja/1209854076"> Apple Music</a> and<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xBrMNV9UKo2THKIk9xpBK"> Spotify</a> and check out his website<a href="http://demetriusproduction.com"> demetriusproduction.com</a>
<a href="https://www.hearingthings.co/alt-pop-trickster-1010benja-is-not-scared-to-admit-hes-using-generative-ai/">Read 1010benja's Hearing Things interview</a>
Tell us your thoughts about 1010benja&rsquo;s use of AI: Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.
For more, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.nosuchthing.show/">newsletter</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nosuchthing.show/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>.

A musician defends using AI in his music (Part 2)

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Today’s episode is all about Flock, the controversial nationwide network of artificial-intelligence roadside cameras. Drew Harwell, a tech reporter at The Washington Post, explains his reporting on cops using the technology as a tool for stalking and the victims and advocates fighting for change.

Check out Drew’s reporting: 
How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking
Police departments weren’t looking for officers abusing Flock. We did it for them.
Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network

404 Media has also done some great reporting on Flock and The New York Times also recently did a deep dive on the tech.

ICYMI NST 66: Can YouTubers actually hold police accountable?

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Today&rsquo;s episode is all about Flock, the controversial nationwide network of artificial-intelligence roadside cameras. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/drew-harwell/">Drew Harwell</a>, a tech reporter at The Washington Post, explains his reporting on cops using the technology as a tool for stalking and the victims and advocates fighting for change.
Check out Drew&rsquo;s reporting:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/08/02/how-police-officers-used-vast-network-cameras-spy-their-exes/">How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/08/19/we-found-cops-who-misused-flock-their-police-departments-didnt-know/">Police departments weren&rsquo;t looking for officers abusing Flock. We did it for them.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/08/13/flock-unveils-changes-after-post-report-police-misuse-its-network/">Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network</a></li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.404media.co/tag/flock/">404 Media</a> has also done some great reporting on Flock and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/us/flock-cameras-can-track-every-car-in-america-police-love-them-citizens-dont.html">The New York Times</a> also recently did a deep dive on the tech.
<a href="https://pod.link/1780210954/episode/MDQzMTVjNGMtNzA5NS00M2NmLWIzNmQtYjQ1NjAxNzcyYWJi">ICYMI NST 66: Can YouTubers actually hold police accountable?</a>
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Are cops stalking you with a nationwide camera network? (Inside Flock)

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Can AI music be good? (Part 1)

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