In this episode of AI: Machine Made Learning, Leslie Walsh, GM & Head of Strategy at RYA, joins the show to talk about why speed alone is not the goal in an AI-driven world. From the risk of “AI slop” to the importance of human taste, cultural nuance, and proprietary data, Leslie breaks down how marketers can use AI to elevate creative—not dilute it. The conversation explores the balance between machine efficiency and human judgment, and what it really takes to produce work that resonates and stands out.
Welcome To Retirement, Professor Burke
After 16 years of educating countless consumers about the importance of being properly insured, Professor Burke has traded in his suit and tie for a lei, sunglasses, and fruity drinks served up in coconuts. The Farmers Insurance spokescharacter, played by actor J.K. Simmons, is officially in retirement.



