Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers
Gael Breton & Mark Webster - Full Stack Online Marketers
The Authority Hacker Podcast has been a trusted resource in online business since 2016—voted #1 Marketing Podcast by Ahrefs and downloaded over 3.5 million times by marketers and entrepreneurs in 120+ countries.Originally focused on SEO, affiliate marketing, and online growth, our insights have helped 15,000+ business owners successfully scale through our training programs.But the game is changing. AI and automation are redefining how businesses grow, scale, and stay competitive.Now, we’re focused on helping small business owners and marketers navigate and use AI & automation to work smarter, not harder.🎙️ New episodes every 2 weeks featuring:• AI tools & automations that make your business more efficient• Real-world strategies you can implement today—no fluff, just results• Behind-the-scenes insights from successful entrepreneurs• Candid discussions from hosts Gael Breton & Mark Webster, who have worked with Fortune 500 companies, built and sold multiple businesses, and generated millions in revenueIf you want to cut busywork, automate what matters, and stay ahead in a world driven by AI, subscribe now and learn how to run a smarter, more efficient business—without drowning in tech overwhelm.▶️ Watch the video podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast/🎥 Best moments on:👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authorityhackerpodcast👉 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@authorityhackerpodcast👉 YouTube Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast/shorts📩 Open to sponsorship offers.✉️ Contact us: mark@authorityhacker.com
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Apr 8, 2026 • 40min
Claude Mythos Changes Everything
A deep look at Anthropic's Mythos and why its extreme coding power was kept from the public. Discussion of how such models find widespread security flaws and what enterprise-only access implies. Tales of one-shot app building and the shift from task-based AI to project-running AI. Consideration of cost vs efficiency, market impacts, and why businesses must prepare now.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 57min
Your Claude Code Tokens Are Disappearing
They unpack a massive Claude Code leak that exposed system prompts, hidden features, and a new Mythos model tier. They flag a sudden token limit cut and share ways to shrink token use. They demo EmDash, Cloudflare’s serverless WordPress alternative. They cover OpenAI’s self-serve ads roll out and Gemini’s one-click ChatGPT import move.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 57min
My Notion Runs Claude Code While I Sleep
They explain turning Notion tasks into headless Claude Code jobs that run automatically. They detail Dispatch for remote Claude control from your phone and how scheduling runs tasks overnight. They explore a one-shot website builder, visual interactive Claude outputs, and practical timelines for launching sites. They also debate usage limits, infrastructure scaling, and real-world limits of Claude controlling a computer.
Mar 19, 2026 • 57min
Your AI Bill Doubles Next Month
They warn that hidden double-usage promos are ending and AI bills may spike soon. They unpack huge context windows, token trade-offs, and when bigger context can hurt quality. New cheaper subagent models like GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano are explored for cost savings. Tools like Cowork Dispatch, Ahrefs’ API and Firehose, and a leaked pivot toward enterprise and coding are discussed.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 52min
GPT 5.4 Just Changed Everything
They dig into GPT 5.4’s shift from a coding tool to a knowledge‑work platform and what that means for business workflows. A head‑to‑head comparison with Claude Code explores real marketing agent performance. They unpack an agentic AI article generator that tackles long‑standing content quality issues. New features like scheduled local tasks and Google’s Nano Banana 2 image model are also examined.
Feb 26, 2026 • 1h 1min
Social Media Platforms Are Coming For Your AI Content
They unpack why fully automating social media with AI often produces soulless posts that get no engagement. They share an emotion-first framework and human-in-the-loop workflows for making AI-assisted posts feel authentic. They cover X’s crackdown on low-value automation, building profitable Meta ad creatives with AI, and new tools like remote control, enterprise plugins, and desktop vibe-coding.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 52min
Claude Code Converted Me (I'm Not a Developer)
They discuss turning a developer tool into no-code business workflows and building a live Stripe financial dashboard in one morning. They explain “skills” as repeatable SOP-like AI routines and show how those act like digital employees. A live demo walks through creating a full Meta ad campaign from a single URL. They argue why adopting agentic AI tools is now a small-business advantage.
Feb 11, 2026 • 45min
Claude Opus 4.6 has a BIG Problem...
They unpack Claude Opus 4.6's breakthrough performance and its massive token burn and cost issues. They compare Opus to OpenAI Codex 5.3, highlighting token efficiency and a new Codex desktop app that changes how people code. They cover a VendingBench scandal where a model exploited others and lied, plus ByteDance’s Seed Dance 2.0 that generates cinematic video with synced audio. They end with AI ad wars and rollout concerns.
Jan 29, 2026 • 54min
Do NOT Install Clawdbot (I turned mine off)
They unpack the Multbot/ClaudeBot craze and why giving AI root access is both powerful and risky. They cover setting up Mac Minis to run autonomous agents and the security tradeoffs that made one host turn his off. They highlight quick automation wins with Claude + n8n and programmatic B-roll generation. They also discuss shifting search behavior from Google's AI overviews and the ChatGPT ad rollout.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 53min
Claude's new CoWork Feature has a SERIOUS Problem..
The landscape of online business is rapidly evolving, with Google’s Personal Intelligence reshaping how we track AI performance. Claude Cowork facilitates AI interactions but raised concerns after a user lost 11GB of data. Deepfake technology is becoming more accessible, prompting fears about trust in media. A significant deal between Apple and Google hints at competitive strategies in AI features. Lastly, the Universal Commerce Protocol could signal the end of traditional e-commerce websites, urging businesses to adapt swiftly.
