TW123 – CleanFeed, GPT-5 in Action, and the RCS Messaging Wish List

Michael and Damashe are back on CleanFeed, comparing its quirks to past recording tools and sharing detailed backup recording setups using Loopback, Reaper, and Audio Hijack. They swap tips for reliable audio capture, even without pro gear, and reflect on painful experiences re-recording lost segments. The conversation shifts to the launch of GPT-5, how it’s performing in GitHub Copilot, and strategies for using AI to clean up and streamline code without breaking functionality. Then they dig into messaging—debating Apple’s role in RCS adoption, privacy concerns around WhatsApp’s encryption claims, and the dream of a truly unified messaging world. Along the way: vending machines, hotel check-ins with remote staff, loyalty points that don’t add up, and why sometimes it’s worth trimming episodes to a tighter runtime.

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