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Episodes
How AI Agents Saved My Job Hunt — And How They Can Save Yours Too
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mukundan opens up about one of the most difficult phases of his job hunt and how he built a tiny 3-agent AI system that completely ch...
I Built an AI That Talks Like My Parents | Emotional AI, Empathy, and the Future of Human Tech
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I missed my parents, so I built an AI that talks like them. This isn’t about replacing people—it’s about remembering the voices that make us fee...
How I Used AI Agents to Fix My Job Hunt:Turning job search chaos into a system — using three AI agents that did the heavy lifting for me.
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your job hunt could run like a data system?In this episode, I share the story of how I used three AI agents — Researcher, Writer, and Review...
How I Built an AI That Thinks Like an Analyst — and What It Taught Me About Curiosity
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an AI starts asking better questions than you?In this 60-minute episode, I share the real story behind “The AI That Thinks Like an...
AI Teams That Work While You Sleep: How Multiple AI Agent systems plan, collaborate, and finish what one AI agent can’t.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m showing you exactly how I used AI agents to fix my job hunt — no hype, just results.I was juggling dozens of job applications, inte...
The AI Interview Copilot for Data Analysts & Data Scientists: SQL, Cases, ML, and STAR—Made Simple
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Data interviews do not have to feel messy. In this episode, I share a simple AI Interview Copilot that works for data analyst, data scientist, analyti...
Automate Your Day with AI Agents: Plan Your Day, Protect Deep Work, Finish More
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your “system” is 17 to‑do lists and three forgotten calendars, this episode is your reset. We build a Notion Life OS powered by three tiny AI...
AI Agents That Land Jobs: Application Tracking, Interview Prep, Automation
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your job search feels like tab-hell—applications everywhere, prep scattered, follow-ups forgotten—this episode is your reset. I walk you throug...
How AI Agents Actually Think: Planning, Memory, and Feedback That Saves You Hours
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI agents are everywhere in the headlines — but what do they really do? In this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we cut through the hype and ...
Agents vs. Chatbots: How to Build One That Actually Works
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plain-English agents, not hype: plan, use tools, add guardrails—then dry-run a calendar + inbox agent that saves hours.You’ve heard “AI agent”...
Tiny AI Prompts for Big Productivity: Mastering the 80‑20 Rule with Practical AI
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how small AI prompts can transform your productivity. In this episode, Mukundan explains the 80‑20 rule. Mukundan demonstrates AI workflows...
The No-Upload AI Analyst: Hash, Mask, Redact—AI Analytics Without CSV File Uploads
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI, data, numbers—without uploads. Hash, mask, and redact PII, then run data analytics locally for time-saving and privacy.In this episode, we build...
AI Meal Planner — What to Cook Tonight with What You Have
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI, data, and analytics pick three cookable dinners from the ingredients and appliances you already have—no grocery run.We use AI, data, and a rules...
Ask Better Questions with AI & Data Analytics — Smarter Decisions with Better Tools
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I first built an AI that thinks like an analyst. Now I have built a better AI Data analyst for the practical use of AI. This episode breaks down the s...
AI-Driven Job Search: Using Data & Analytics for Portfolio Audits
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beat instant rejections. Use an AI resume audit to pass ATS filters and turn silence into interviews—clear steps, a one-week plan, and a free checke...
Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch with Engaging AI Strategies
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Join Mukundan Sankar as he explores the challenges of delivering an effective elevator pitch and how AI can assist in crafting one. Mukun...
Using AI to Create a Time-Saving Memory Tool for Lasting Comfort
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Private AI memory app, built respectfully, to echo my parents’ advice—comfort across oceans today, and someday after they’re gone.Private AI mem...
The Future of Data Storytelling: AI Tools that Turn Your Blogs into Slides
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn writing into a clean, editable deck—create slides with AI so you focus on the message, not formatting. Includes a simple presentation workflow....
I Was Getting Rejected From Jobs in Minutes—So I Built an AI to Tell Me Why
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of job searching and explore how AI tools are revolutionizing the process. Discover practical strategies to ov...
I Built An AI Tool That Understood Me!
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, I share the story of a chaotic week, mounting pressure, and a craving for Sonic fries. But more importantly, I take y...
Can You Take a Look at This Dataset? The six words that haunt analysts—and the tool I built to make it painless.
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysMany data professionals struggle with knowing where to start with new datasets.Asking the right questions is crucial for effective data analy...
Why Smart People Lose Opportunities—And How This App Fixes It
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysAutomating presentations can enhance storytelling with data.Traditional Jupyter notebooks often lack narrative flow.The app allows users to u...
I Built an AI Tool That Turns Any Python Code Into an Emotionally Engaging Blog Post
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysCode2Story Pro turns Python code into engaging blog posts.Traditional documentation methods are often insufficient.Effective communication of...
How I Built an AI That Understands My Emotions—And Helped Me Beat Burnout
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar discusses the development of his AI reflection system, Reflection OS, which aims to provide emotional clarity an...
Why Nobody Understands Your Work—And How to Fix It using AI: The Art of Visual Storytelling for Code
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysFeedback is crucial for growth but often lacking.Visual storytelling can enhance understanding.Long explanations may not be effective in busy...
The Art of Storytelling in Data Analysis
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TakeawaysExplaining your work is often more challenging than the work itself.Many analysts struggle to communicate their logic and findings.Storytell...
I Was About to Order Taco Bell—Then I Built an AI to Talk Me Down
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar shares a personal story about how a midnight craving led him to create an app that helps him reflect on his emot...
Your Words Are Lying to You: How AI Helped Me Write with Feeling
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever written something that looked perfect but felt… off? Like the grammar was flawless, the structure airtight, but the soul? Missing. In ...
How I Beat Burnout & Presentation Fear—with a Little Help from AI
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Mukund Sankar shares his personal journey of overcoming burnout and anxiety related to presentations. He discusses the ch...
Your Resume Might Be Dying in an Algorithm - I Built an AI Tool to Find Out—and It Failed Mine
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mukund Sankar delves into the often painful experience of job rejection, particularly focusing on the role of Applicant Tracki...
Reclaiming Creativity: The Power of AI in Content Promotion
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mukundan Sankar discusses the challenges of content promotion and how it often overshadows the joy of content creation. He sha...
The Future of Time Management
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of Data and AI with Mukundan, the host discusses the creation and impact of an AI life planner designed to enhance productivity...
AI That Learns You—Without Spying on You
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionEver feel like your phone knows you a little too well? One Google search, and suddenly, ads follow you across the internet like a d...
Synthetic Data: The AI Gold Rush You Can't Afford to Miss
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the transformative power of synthetic data and its ability to bypass privacy barriers while accelerating ...
9 Hidden Data Visualization Tricks to Transform Your Visuals using Plotly library in Python
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Takeaways:1. Why Plotly is a Game-ChangerUnlike Matplotlib or Seaborn, Plotly offers interactive and dynamic visualizations that are perfect for s...
How to Use Dynamic Topic Modeling to Boost Your Marketing and Strategy
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this episode, Mukundan simplifies the concept of Dynamic Topic Modeling (DTM) for listeners and discusses its transformative impact...
90% of people still don’t know this AI hack… are you missing out?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DescriptionIn this episode of Data & AI with Mukundan, we dive into Lang Chain—a powerful tool that connects AI systems for smarter, more effici...
The Ultimate Guide to Using Analytics to Grow Your Newsletter
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Mukundan Sankar discusses the importance of analytics for Newsletter creators using Substack, emphasizing how understanding tr...
Revolutionize Your Content Creation: Unlock AI Tools Today!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Mukundan Sankar discusses the transformative role of AI agents in content creation. He emphasizes how these tools can hel...
AI Agents: The Autonomous Sidekick Revolutionizing Work for Startups and Creators
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description:Welcome to a world where technology works smarter, not harder. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI agents—autonom...
Multimodal AI: The Detective Changing the Game for Businesses
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode OverviewIn this fascinating episode, we explore Multimodal AI—the cutting-edge technology that's reshaping how businesses solve complex prob...
Unveiling AI’s Best-Kept Secret: The Mystery of Neurosymbolic Intelligence
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Data and AI with Mukundan, we unravel the mysteries of Neurosymbolic AI—a powerful combination of neural networks and...
Unlocking the Power of Fine-Tuning: Making AI Smarter, Not Harder
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the world of fine-tuning pre-trained AI models. Starting with the basics of pre-trained models...
Unlocking the Future: The Mystery of Neuro Symbolic AI in Business Strategy
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes: OverviewIn this compelling episode, I dive into the cutting-edge world of Neuro Symbolic AI, a transformative approach to business stra...
Exploring NotebookLM: Transforming Education with AI!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, I delve into Google’s NotebookLM, an advanced AI-powered tool designed for research, note-taking, and audio conten...
AI for Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Prediction: Why Smart Marketers Are Paying Attention
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) prediction, a crucial metric for marketers aiming...
Start Here — Practical AI in 30 Seconds
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn AI by shipping small, useful things—no fluff. In 30 seconds: who this is for, what you’ll get, and how to use each episode today. New episod...
5 Game-Changing Applications of Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Unlocking AI's Full Potential
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore Retrieval-Augmented Generation, or RAG, and its revolutionary impact on AI. We break down five game-chang...
Turbocharging Your PDF Workflow with AI: Time-Saving Tools for Data and AI Professionals
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode, we dive into the power of AI to tackle the often-overwhelming world of PDFs and technical documents. We explore an inn...
How AI is Revolutionizing Pet Health
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary: In this episode, we dive into the world of pet health and AI with a focus on an innovative AI-powered pet health chatbot. Inspired by the rea...
How AI Just Took SWOT Analysis to the Next Level – And How You Can Too!
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode NotesEver wondered how AI can transform business strategy? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI-powered SWOT analysis. We...
What is RAGs in Artificial Intelligence? And Why it can be very powerful?
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! The host, Mukundan Sankar, is an experienced data professional and AI researcher. This episode will discuss Retrieval Aug...
AI Trends in Marketing For Rest of 2024 and 2025
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) and how they're revolutionizing marketing. Go...