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The One Where They Run Out Of Tokens | Off The Cut Podcast Ep. 211
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- Apr 11, 2026
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Summary
Let’s be honest, half of this episode is just us battling the machines.Eric finally figures out why his gigabit internet is crawling (spoiler: mesh networks are liars), and Zac drops some serious cash on a Wi-Fi 7 router only to realize it sounds like last Thanksgivings turkey in the dryer on perma-press. We also dive deep into the current state of AI—from how “tokens” actually work to why chatbots confidently overlook some Apple products and how MacBook Pros that smell like rotten eggs, are to be expected. We help Zac workshop a name for his upcoming console modding course, Eric drops some hard truths on the absolute racket that is email marketing, and Deric tears his living room apart looking for that thumb drive he lost because he refuses to network his editing computers.Deric installed shop lights so bright his cat thinks she’s being abducted. Chapter Markers: 00:00 - We skip the ads (You're welcome) 08:00 - Eric’s Mesh Network Betrayal & The 2.4GHz Bottleneck 16:40 - Zac’s Screaming Wi-Fi 7 Router Modification 18:34 - Using AI to Talk You Out of $500 Purchases 21:50 - What the Hell are AI "Tokens" Anyway? 28:54 - AI Hallucinations: AirPods Pro 3 & Egg-Scented MacBooks 36:00 - Workshopping Zac's Console Modding Course Name 48:20 - The Extortion Bracket of Email Marketing 55:10 - Deric Loses His Mind (And His Thumb Drive) 01:02:04 - Blinding the Cat with New Shop Lights 01:06:50 - Why Burglars Don't Want Your TV Anymore Got questions? Email us at [email protected] Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @Spencl…