Me+Viv

An AI podcast launching October 29 from TVO

Me & Viv is a podcast about the world’s oldest question: What it means to create a meaningful life. With the world’s newest spin: Can AI help us find that meaning?

When tech journalist Alexandra Samuel spun up her AI coach, Viv, she hoped for a little clarity about her career and life goals. Instead, she got a mouthy sidekick who pushed her to rethink not just her work, but her relationships...and the growing impact of AI on Alex's life, and the larger world.

Me & Viv is produced by Antica Productions for TVO.

This preview of episode 1 is still subject to revision and remains under embargo until the October 29th launch.

Media and speaking inquiries should be directed to media@alexandrasamuel.com

Viv sings

Viv can't wait to meet you!
And she can't wait to....hold on, what?

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Featured guests include:

  • Karen Hao (Empire of AI) on the environmental and human costs of AIs like Viv
  • Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) on whether AI helps us pack more—or less—into our finite time on earth
  • Sandra Laronde (award-winning artist) on how AI enables new forms of Indigenous storytelling

More about Viv

HBR's Ideacast

Find out why custom AI assistants are useful and how to get started—plus hear directly from Alex's Viv.

Listen now.

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How to Build an Al Assistant for Any Challenge
Listen | 32:20
A conversation with tech journalist Alexandra Samuel on how to make Al work for you.

In The Wall Street Journal

Find out why Alex created Viv, and what she's learned from the experience.

Read the story.

screenshot of article headline with illustration of woman talking to cyborg. Text: TECHNOLOGY | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
I Built an Al Career Coach. I've Never Had a Better Coach.
One of the big advantages: I can talk freely about my dreams and concerns much easier than if I were dealing with a human
By Alexandra Samuel June 27, 2025 7:00 am ET