Rob May (Neurometric) and Anna Kirk (Thread AI) close out Season 1 of the AI and NYC podcast with announcements: Ryan Eppley is stepping down as a regular host, Rob’s book on investing in AI releases in September, and producer Madi Donlan joins on camera to interview them as they take a month off to plan next season. They discuss their working dynamic and friendship, surprising personal interests (including Anna’s harp and Rob’s recent deep dive into topology), and memorable or underrated episodes and guests. They review audience comments and clips touching on politics, campaign funding, ethics education for technologists, and AI-driven dilemmas like sex robots, then share favorite NYC hangouts. They tease Season 2 ideas including more audience response, a possible live show with call-ins, and covering topics based on top comments.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:21 Season Updates and Announcements01:23 Meet Producer Madi02:19 How Rob and Anna Met03:12 Three Words to Describe Each Other04:35 Friendship Dynamics and Age Gap05:41 Escape Room Adventures07:04 Lessons Learned and Harp Bet08:08 Offbeat Hobbies Topology Deep Dive10:06 Work Styles and Hosting Chemistry11:41 Surprising Guest Moments12:37 Underrated Episodes and NYC vs Valley16:04 Why New York Wins for Applied AI16:54 Season One Reflections17:49 Guests And Format Debate19:00 Spotlighting New Voices19:48 Reading Audience Comments20:12 Politics And Pragmatism22:20 Money Media And Elections24:36 Can Ethics Be Taught30:07 Sex Robots And Morality33:09 Favorite New York Spots34:02 Season Two Plans And Farewell