In 2025, Google’s AI tool, called Gemini, suddenly became very popular. In this episode, Neil and Eric explain exactly why this happened. They believe the main reason was a new update nicknamed “Nano Banana.” This feature allowed people to create and edit images very quickly. Because of this update, along with improvements to their NotebookLM tool and a lot of advertising on social media, the number of people using Gemini every month jumped from 350 million to 650 million by October.
The hosts also debate why Google might beat ChatGPT in the long run. They explain that even if ChatGPT is smarter, Google offers Gemini for free. It is already bundled inside things people use every day, like Google Search, Chromebook laptops, and Android phones. Because it is free and easy to access, students and everyday people prefer it over paying for ChatGPT.
Finally, the discussion moves to how businesses should use AI. Neil and Eric look at new ways companies can use AI to find customers (demand generation) and how AI “agents” can work 24/7. They also warn listeners to be careful about trusting data from investors (VCs) and argue that the claim “SEO is dead” is actually wrong.
