Ai on Zonk Media

I 3D Printed German in Venice's Logo (It Wasn't Easy)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

I recently decided I wanted the German in Venice logo on my wall—you know, the channel that inspired me to start this whole journey. The problem? There’s no media kit, no official files, nothing to work with. All I had were two reference images: one Facebook photo with a corner cut off and another so pixelated it basically fell apart when I zoomed in. So I did what any slightly obsessed creator would do—I decided to rebuild it from scratch and 3D print it.

Dog Day Afternoon Is Free on YouTube Right Now - Watch It Before It's Gone

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

I spent last night watching Dog Day Afternoon for the first time, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I found it the way I used to hunt for movies at the video store back in the day—browsing through YouTube’s free movie section and just picking something that caught my eye. What I ended up with was this 1975 Al Pacino film that’s so much more than just a heist movie. It’s based on a true story, and the deeper I got into it, the more the film pulled me in. Al Pacino delivers this raw, desperate performance that stuck with me long after the credits rolled. While there’s one moment in the middle that didn’t quite land for me, the ending is something else entirely—the kind of ending that makes you sit with the movie for a while after it’s over.

Recreating Mann 6 Theatre Magic with AI #shorts

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

I’ve been thinking a lot about Mann 6 Theatre in Simi Valley lately. It’s one of those places from my past that holds so many memories—those nights catching a movie, the smell of popcorn, the magic of the big screen. So when I realized the theatre is gone, I decided to do something I’ve been wanting to try: I used AI to bring it back to life. By combining old photos I had of the theatre with movie stills and some creative prompting, I was able to generate realistic video footage showing Mann 6 Theatre in its prime. It’s wild how technology can resurrect these pieces of our past, even if just digitally.

Starting an AI Atari Project, Birthday Stuff and Adam the Woo’s Legacy

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

I’ve got a few things on my mind this week. It’s Rachel’s birthday, and we’re taking Friday off to go to a KROQ event here in Los Angeles. She’s a huge fan of the station and the morning show, so she’s looking forward to it far more than I am. Birthday presents are tough in our house because we usually just get what we want right away. This year was special since she’s now cancer-free, so I got her a little trinket with some writing on it about how she inspired me and what she went through. It was hard being the husband on the sidelines, and I can’t read it out loud without getting emotional.

I Asked Gemini to Save My Dying Video. Here’s What It Said…

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

As a YouTuber who’s admittedly not great at the platform, I decided to turn to AI for help in boosting the performance of one of my recent videos that was struggling with just a single view. I reached out to Gemini, the impressive language model from Google, and asked them to audit my video and provide recommendations to enhance the title, thumbnail, and other packaging elements to improve its click-through rate and discoverability. Gemini provided a thorough analysis, suggesting title options that could create more curiosity and leverage trending topics like my mention of an AI podcast. They also gave ideas for a more compelling thumbnail design, advising against a simple screenshot and proposing concepts that visually convey the video’s varied content. Additionally, Gemini offered tips on optimizing the video description and tags. While some of their suggestions didn’t fully align with my personal goals for this channel, I found the insights invaluable and plan to apply them to future videos where boosting viewership is more of a priority.

My Wife on Camera, Turning Vlogs into Blogs, and Remembering Adam the Woo

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

This is one of my sit-at-the-desk catch-up videos, and I’ve got a lot to share. First up, I built an auto-generated blog that turns the videos on this channel into blog entries. I’m not interested in chasing the YouTube algorithm or reworking my thumbnails. This channel is a brain dump, mostly for me, my friends and my family. But I still want people to find it, like someone searching for what it’s like to be the husband of a wife with breast cancer. Google and YouTube are the two biggest search engines, so my goal was to bring traditional search traffic to my vlog without having to manage a blog on the side.

2026 Plans: Launching an AI Channel & Recovering from a Tough Year

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

2026 is a fresh start for me after a tough 2025 dealing with my wife Rachel’s breast cancer diagnosis. This year, I’m excited to launch a new AI-focused YouTube channel where I can share my insights on the evolving world of artificial intelligence. As a Salesforce engineer, I’ve seen firsthand how ‘Agentforce’ and generative AI tools are transforming software development and the creative process. I’m particularly passionate about discussing ‘Vibe Coding’ - a technique that allows seasoned developers to architect high-quality software at a rapid pace using AI. Beyond the channel, I’m also committed to continuing this personal vlog as a way to leave a digital legacy for my kids and overcome my public speaking anxieties. Finally, I’m focused on stabilizing my career as an independent contractor and leaving the stagnation of 2025 behind. With my wife’s cancer journey improving, I’m optimistic that 2026 will be a much better year.

AI Should Be Discussed More on YouTube. #ai #aibenefits #aicontroversy

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Summary

Losing Adam the Woo has really made me realize how important it is for me to prioritize creating more content on my YouTube channel. One of the key topics I’m passionate about sharing is the impact of AI - both the benefits and the potential dangers. I think we need to be having more open and honest discussions as a community about how to use AI effectively while also addressing the very real concerns about how it could be misused by bad actors. As someone who is actively using AI in my own creative work, I want to share my experiences and insights to help educate others. At the same time, I know there are a lot of misconceptions out there about AI, so I’m eager to clear those up and have thoughtful conversations about the long-term implications and the need for legislative oversight. It’s a complex issue, but one that I believe deserves much more attention on platforms like YouTube.