Recorded earlier in 2026, in this episode, Rob talks to Andrew Leeke, who's spent time working in advertising, music, and now virtual production. From that vantage point, he's watching AI hype with a sceptical eye: yes, the tech is impressive, but is anyone actually watching what it makes? He talks about authenticity, the danger of homogeneous content, why animation is worth protecting, and what filmmakers should actually be worried about—spoiler: it's not AI.

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