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HypeCloud.ai is where AI-curious minds come for honest conversations about technology, business, and what's actually worth paying attention to.
Hosted by Ross Monaghan, a seasoned Australian communicator, and Bonnie Murthy, a US-based tech-savvy growth strategist, this podcast cuts through the AI hype.
We help communications professionals and businesses figure out what works, what doesn't, and what could get you in trouble. From practical tools to policy debates—join us as we explore how to navigate AI with clarity, creativity, and a healthy dose of skepticism.
View and comment on the HypeCloud.ai Podcast Draft AI use policy here.
HypeCloud.ai is where AI-curious minds come for honest conversations about technology, business, and what's actually worth paying attention to.
Hosted by Ross Monaghan, a seasoned Australian communicator, and Bonnie Murthy, a US-based tech-savvy growth strategist, this podcast cuts through the AI hype.
We help communications professionals and businesses figure out what works, what doesn't, and what could get you in trouble. From practical tools to policy debates—join us as we explore how to navigate AI with clarity, creativity, and a healthy dose of skepticism.
View and comment on the HypeCloud.ai Podcast Draft AI use policy here.
Episodes

Friday Feb 20, 2026
1-in-50 odds: Is Your AI Investment Just Expensive Hype?
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Only 1 -in-50 AI investments will deliver transformative value, does middle management faces a 50% cut by 2026, and shadow AI is exposing critical vulnerabilities.
From the accelerating model race between Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to the OpenClaw security disaster and Victoria's AI mission statement, this HypeCloudAI episode cuts through the noise to reveal what's actually working, and what's failing spectacularly. We explore why AI skills now command 56% higher salaries, how bottom-up adoption is clashing with enterprise security, and why strategic thinking matters more than ever in an AI-saturated workplace.
If you want to be in that 1-in-50 that actually wins with AI, understand the real risks before they become disasters, and build the skills that will future-proof your career in 2026 and beyond, this conversation is essential listening.
[2:08] What caught our eye?
[6:05] AI News
[12:13] Money Minute
[16:16] Case-in-Point: Victorian Gov's AI Mission Statement
[23:24] Deep Dive: AI at Work, 1-in-50 Odds and AI Survival Strategy
[36:26] Must Have Tools and Vital Tips to Be Productive
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