EP#177 | DSD | The 712 & ChatGPT's Top 10 Athletes of All Time

Jul 12

📄 Episode Overview

In Episode #177, host Ray Doustdar dives into the origins of "The 712" episodes and delivers a nostalgic tribute to his father on what would have been his birthday. As part of this personal reflection, Ray finally reveals that the 712 was a tribute to his dad's birthday, July 12th, and honors his legacy as the "original critical thinker" of the Doustdar family. The episode then transitions into a fun and opinionated exploration of ChatGPT's top 10 athletes across a variety of sports. From Michael Jordan to Serena Williams, Ray breaks down each list with his signature commentary, challenging rankings, and adding personal takes. It’s a lighter episode packed with sports debate, personal storytelling, and a teaser for upcoming interviews, including custom sock mogul Sam Moses.

🌟 Key Takeaways

• "The 712" was a heartfelt tribute to Ray's late father and originally featured short-form episodes. • ChatGPT's sports rankings spark rich commentary and critiques across basketball, football, tennis, golf, and more. • Future DSD episodes will ramp up with new interviews, giveaways, and bonus weekend content.

🧠 Summary

This episode of Deep Shallow Dive blends the personal and playful as Ray opens up about the meaning behind "The 712" — a reference to his father's birthday and a reminder of the show's early short-form experiment. In a touching opening, Ray pays homage to his dad and shares updates on his niece and nephew's birthday, setting a familial and reflective tone.

Shifting gears, Ray uses ChatGPT to generate "top 10 athletes of all time" lists across major sports. He reads and reacts to these AI-generated rankings in basketball, football (across positions), baseball, hockey, tennis, golf, and more. Throughout the list, he adds personal flavor, debating names like Shaquille O'Neal at #6, Antonio Brown in the top 10 receivers, and Tiger vs. Jack for the GOAT in golf. His commentary is equal parts fanboy, skeptic, and cultural observer.

The episode wraps with a nod to upcoming content. Ray teases a Saturday drop for the interview with Sockrates CEO Sam Moses, mentions new Deep Shallow Dive socks as part of a giveaway and signed book promotion, and commits to increasing the podcast release cadence.

🔎 Practical Tips

• Reflect on how your creative work can honor someone important in your life. • Use AI tools like ChatGPT for fun content creation and audience engagement. • Diversify content formats: mix personal storytelling with interactive segments.

📚 Research Spotlight

Read about how ChatGPT generates rankings and subjective lists using training data: OpenAI's GPT-4 Technical Report

❓FAQ

Q: What does "The 712" refer to in DSD?
A: It’s a tribute to Ray's father, referencing his July 12th birthday.

Q: How were the top athletes selected in this episode?
A: Lists were generated by ChatGPT and discussed with commentary by Ray.

Q: Will there be more "712" style episodes?
A: Possibly. Ray hints at reintroducing shorter episodes creatively.

Q: What's the deal with the DSD socks giveaway?
A: Listeners who buy a book from the DSD site can receive free socks with a signed copy.

Q: Who's featured in the next DSD interview?
A: Sam Moses, CEO of Sockrates, discusses building a B2B sock brand with Italian craftsmanship.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro & Family Shoutouts
• 02:30 – The 712 Explained
• 05:10 – Book & Sock Giveaways
• 06:45 – Political Commentary: Biden & the DNC Shuffle
• 12:40 – ChatGPT's Top 10 NBA Players
• 15:00 – Top 10 NFL QBs, RBs, WRs, and Defensive Players
• 25:10 – Tight Ends & Baseball Legends
• 29:50 – Top Hockey Players
• 31:00 – Tennis Rankings (Men & Women)
• 35:00 – Golf GOAT Debate
• 38:00 – Wrap Up & Weekend Episode Teaser

🧭 Final Thought

Whether debating GOATs or honoring family, sometimes the deepest dives come from the shallowest starts.

🌍 External Resources

• GPT-4 Overview
• List of Greatest Athletes by Sport - ESPN Archives

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Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Ray's venture into authorship extends his passion for meaningful communication and impact into writing, offering readers a transformative journey designed to cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves.

Ray aims to connect with readers profoundly through his writing, sharing insights and strategies to help them uncover their true selves and live with unwavering authenticity and intention.

https://www.deepshallowdive.com