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 Inconsistency
01:27 – Intro to Fuse & Episode Topic
02:06 – Host Updates & AI Projects
03:14 – Real-World Challenges with Consistency
05:02 – Why AI Struggles with Consistency
07:12 – Treating AI as a Creative Partner
09:04 – Level 1: Prompts & Seeds
13:28 – Level 2: Reference Images
16:36 – Style References & Mood Boards
21:58 – Character References
22:59 – Video Consistency Techniques
27:58 – Advanced Tools: ControlNet
30:11 – Jedi Mode: Training a LoRA Model
34:58 – Building a Training Dataset
37:45 – Captions, Trigger Words, and Execution
41:05 – Video LoRA Models & Use Cases
42:20 – Post-Generation Fixes: Face Swap & Inpainting
47:50 – Workflow Recap & Key Takeaways
50:13 – Wrap-Up & Teaser for Next Episode
This episode is brought to you by your imagination. Train it like a LoRA, and show it something new.
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Credits
FUSE: 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.
Is AI coming for your job?
In this episode, Rob and Jason tackle one of the most urgent questions facing the creative world: Will AI replace creatives? From freelance writers and graphic designers to filmmakers and strategists, AI is reshaping the landscape, and not everyone is feeling optimistic.
Rob and Jason explore both sides of the debate: the fear, the opportunity, the real-world job loss, and the tools helping creatives stay ahead. Drawing on industry research, personal experiments, and voices from across the creative spectrum, this episode offers both sobering realities and hopeful strategies for staying relevant.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a skeptical artist, or just trying to futureproof your career, this one’s for you.
This episode is brought to you by The AI Collaborative — a community + coaching space for learning and growing with generative AI. Apply to join at roblaughter.com/collaborative
0:00 – Cold Open Satire: “Replace You” AI Ad
1:25 – Podcast Intro & Hosts Welcome
1:51 – Is AI Going to Take My Job?
2:09 – Jason’s Viral Video & New AI Tools
3:21 – Adventure GPT & Agents Discussion
5:06 – The Big Question: Will AI Replace Creatives?
7:02 – Industry Impact & Job Disruption Stats
9:33 – Creative Roles Being Disrupted by AI
13:02 – Real-World Creative Reactions to AI
17:49 – Industry Leaders’ Views on AI
24:53 – Staying Relevant as a Creative in the Age of AI
28:01 – Fusing AI Tools into Creative Workflows
33:08 – Tracking AI Trends Without the Hype
38:27 – Cross-Disciplinary & Strategic Skill Building
43:07 – Final Thoughts: Future-Proofing CreativityHere are some of the AI tools and resources mentioned in the episode:
- Claude 3.7 (used for code generation)
- V2 (Google's image-to-video model)
- Adventure GPT (Rob's retro text adventure game experiment)
- OpenAI Operator (agentic AI research preview)
- 11 Labs (AI dubbing & voice tools)
- Midjourney & Ideogram (image generation tools)
- Photoshop Generative Fill (built-in AI tools)
- BuzzFeed layoffs & AI adoption (case study)
- Zork (classic text-based game)
- Matt Wolfe, Theoretically Media, MattVidPro (YouTube AI influencers)
- Adobe Generative AI Survey (industry insights)
FUSE: 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.
Learn more and follow along at aicreativepodcast.com.
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.
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:
FUSE: 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.
Open source AI is changing the game for creatives, developers, and innovators. In this episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, Rob and Jason dive deep into open source AI models, how they compare to commercial options, and why they might be the key to unlimited creative freedom. From local LLMs and image generators to the latest AI video models, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness AI without restrictions.Is open-source AI the future of creative work? Tune in to find out!0:01 - Cold Open0:54 - Welcome to FUSE1:11 - AI Community & Resources2:36 - AI for Social Media3:51 - What is Open Source AI?5:02 - OpenAI vs Open Source 6:09 - Benefits of Open Source AI11:10 - Running AI Locally14:54 - Top Open Source LLMs18:40 - Choosing the Right Model21:58 - Open Source Image Generation25:46 - Running AI Image Models Locally32:40 - The Future of Open Source AI Video41:45 - How to Get StartedThis episode is brought to you by the AI Collaborative—your gateway to mastering AI for creativity, productivity, and innovation. Join today: roblaughter.com/collaborativeLinks & References:Try Open-Source AI Models Online:- Fal.AI (Run Open-Source AI Models)- Replicate (Cloud AI Model Hosting)- Hugging Face (AI Model Library)Open-Source LLMs & Chat Tools:- Open WebUI (Chat Interface for AI Models)- Ollama (Run LLMs Locally)- LLaMA 3 (Meta’s AI Model)- Command R+ (Cohere’s AI Model)Open-Source Image Generation:- Stable Diffusion- ComfyUI (Advanced Image Gen UI)- InvokeAI (Beginner-Friendly Image UI)- DrawThings (Mac Image Generator)- Rob’s Fine-Tuned AI ModelsOpen-Source AI Video:- Hanouan (AI Video Model)- SkyReels (Advanced AI Video)- LTX Video (Lightweight AI Video)Rob’s AI Resources & Guides:- Rob’s GitHub (ComfyUI Workflows & AI Resources)- Rob’s Medium (Guides on Running AI Locally)
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 projects
03:13 - 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 music
29:05 - When Free is Great… and When It’s Not
32:00 - Next Week’s Teaser: Open-source AI tools & total creative freedom
LLMs: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
Copyright is a hot topic for creatives, and AI has added a whole new layer of complexity. In this episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, Rob and Jason take a deep dive into the big questions surrounding AI-generated content and copyright law. Can you own what AI creates? Can you protect your creative style? And what does the latest report from the U.S. Copyright Office mean for AI creators? Tune in as we break down the legal landscape, explore landmark cases, and discuss best practices for protecting your work in the age of generative AI.
00:00 - Intro & What We’re Working On
02:00 - The Big Questions About AI & Copyright
03:45 - Ownership vs. Copyright Protection
07:00 - The History of AI and Copyright Cases
10:00 - The Landmark Zarya of the Dawn Case
14:00 - The Latest Copyright Office Report
18:30 - Can You Protect Your AI-Generated Work?
24:00 - AI Copying Creative Styles – What Can Be Done?
29:00 - Ethical Considerations in AI Prompting
31:00 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways
In this episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, hosts Jason and Rob discuss the evolving landscape of AI in filmmaking. They highlight advanced generative AI tools for video production, including SFX, voice, and music generation.
The hosts also discuss ethical implications of AI in creative processes and provide practical advice on using various tools like Runway, Sora, and Cling for creating compelling video content.
Additionally, they challenge listeners to experiment with AI-generated assets for their projects, offering insights into current capabilities and future potential.
00:25 AI in Filmmaking: A New Era
00:53 AI's Impact on Hollywood
03:39 AI Tools for Everyday Creatives
04:08 Personal Experience with AI Filmmaking
06:25 The Role of Story in AI Filmmaking
08:16 Ethical Considerations in AI Filmmaking
18:34 Generating Video with AI: Methods and Models
23:47 Voiceover and SFX
31:19 Music Generation
36:59 Choosing the Right AI Tools
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 Podcast
01:09 Jason's New Book: AI in the Church
01:38 Demonstrating AI Tools in Real Life
03:31 Challenges and Updates in AI
05:27 The Role of AI in Ministry
23:31 Ethical Considerations and Best Practices
31:47 Closing Thoughts and Where to Get the Book
In this episode of FUSE: The AI Creative Podcast, hosts Rob and Jason reveal their go-to AI tools, ranging from chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude to image generators such as Ideogram and Stable Diffusion. They discuss their personal experiences with these tools, including the pros and cons, and how they fit into their creative workflows. The episode covers various categories including large language models (LLMs), music generation, sound effects, speech generation, and video generation tools. Highlights include a discussion on the ethical use of AI, the advantages of different subscription models, and the creative potential of these evolving technologies.
00:00 Introduction to AI Tools
00:56 Hosts Introduction and Episode Overview
01:14 AI Tools in Action
02:25 The Excitement Around AI
02:53 Regulations and Future of AI
03:28 Challenges and Limitations of Current AI
05:44 Exploring ChatGPT and Its Competitors
07:33 Deep Dive into ChatGPT Features
11:29 Comparing ChatGPT and Claude
15:16 Image Generation Tools
17:32 MidJourney and Ideogram
22:36 Music Generation Tools
24:04 Exploring Music Generators: Udio vs. Suno
25:16 Creative Uses of AI in Music
27:57 Ethical Considerations in AI Music Creation
29:17 AI Sound Effects: Revolutionizing Audio Production
32:43 The Future of Text-to-Speech and Voice Cloning
39:24 AI Video Generators: Tools and Techniques
46:29 Navigating the Rapid Evolution of AI Tools
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.
