In this AI marketing podcast [https://danchez.com/ai-marketing-podcast/] episode, Dan Sanchez and his brother Travis dive deep into the current state of AI agents, cutting through the hype to reveal what's real and what marketers can actually leverage today. They also explore the upcoming launch of ChatGPT-5, MidJourney's new AI video capabilities, and practical use cases of AI tools that boost daily productivity for marketers. With a grounded take on emerging tech, Dan and Travis keep you informed without the overwhelm. My Favorite AI Tools * Tella - https://danchez.com/tella * High Level - https://danchez.com/highlevel * Zencastr - https://danchez.com/podtools * n8n - https://danchez.com/n8n Resources Mentioned * ChatGPT - https://openai.com/chatgpt * MidJourney Video - https://www.midjourney.com [https://www.midjourney.com/] * Adobe Express - https://express.adobe.com/ * Video of teacher show students future selves: Timestamps * 00:01 - Are AI Agents Actually Real Yet? * 02:30 - Ramit Sethi's Executive Assistant as a Model for Agents * 05:30 - Why Cross-Application Functionality is the Missing Link * 08:00 - Apple and Google's Agent Struggles * 10:30 - The FOMO Around AI Agent Tools * 13:00 - ChatGPT's Growing Memory: A Competitive Edge * 20:30 - What's Coming with ChatGPT-5 * 23:30 - MidJourney's AI Video: Surprisingly Good * 27:00 - High Level's Voice Agent and All-in-One Power * 31:00 - Everyday AI Use: From Medical Advice to Reading Aid * 35:00 - Adobe Express Replaces Photoshop for Thumbnails * 40:00 - AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) Series Teaser * 41:00 - Viral Use Case: Teachers Showing Students Their Future Selves