Letting AI Cook & The Final Countdown for v7 Feat. Allar Haltsonen

In this episode, Drew and Rory dive headfirst into the unhinged world of Midjourney’s weirdest features—literally. They crank up --weird, mash it with --chaos, and see what kind of beautiful monstrosities the AI spits out. Spoiler: it gets funky.They also explore the newly overhauled Editor, layering images like they're playing Photoshop on hard mode…with no rotate button. There’s confusion, breakthroughs, and the haunting realization that we may never fully understand the UI.Come for the deep dives, stay for the self-inflicted pain of testing every slider combo known to mankind.You'll learn:→ When to use Weird and Chaos (and when not to)→ How the new Editor, Smart Select, and layering really perform→ Tricks for image editing, texture blending, and prompt precision→ Why V6.1 might still be the unsung hero of editing→ S-Ref folders, image-to-video workflows, and UI frustration→ The rumors behind Super S-Refs, Creative Mode, and V8⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour:00:00 – Why Are We Recording at Sunrise?01:28 – Weird Mode Returns: What’s Changed03:19 – How the Weird Parameter Actually Works05:23 – Prompt Testing: Weird from 0 to 300007:17 – Personalization On vs Off10:03 – Weird, Faces, and Color Variance13:08 – Style Lock + Weird for Discovery13:50 – Prompting “Ancient Warrior” at Different Settings16:01 – Stacking Chaos + Weird19:34 – Reverse Engineering Midjourney’s Output21:51 – SRF Code Exploration & Folder Tips28:35 – New Editor UI + Layering Limitations31:42 – Smart Select & Retexture Testing39:51 – Swapping Objects in Product Shots45:58 – Aspect Ratios + Prompting for Product vs Lifestyle50:47 – Mood Board Retexture Results52:26 – Editor Recap & Use Cases54:07 – Q4 Quality Renders Incoming55:24 – Super S-Ref Tease57:36 – Dreaming of a Better S-Ref Library58:17 – Prompt Accuracy + Creative Mode?01:00:51 – Midjourney Video Model Timeline01:03:22 – Midjourney vs Photoshop01:07:06 – Multi-tool Burnout + Workflow Solutions01:09:43 – Tool Spotlight: Flora & Weevy01:13:39 – Visual Workflows, Patchwork, and Focus01:17:27 – Cohesive Storytelling in AI Art01:21:17 – Midjourney Education Gaps01:22:06 – Why AI Images Are Back in Style01:23:29 – The Battle for Tool Consolidation01:24:55 – Final Thoughts & The Tsunami of UpdatesMJ:FH Ep. 38—Midjourney’s Secret Playground Chaos, Weird, and Overhauled Editor🔥 Subscribe for more no-fluff Midjourney deep dives📸 Share your weirdest image from this episode#Midjourney #MidjourneyTutorial #MidjourneyV7 #MidjourneyWeirdMode #MidjourneyChaosParameter #MidjourneyNewEditor #MidjourneyFullEditor #AIArtTutorial #AIImageGeneration #BestMidjourneySettings #CreativeExplorationMidjourney #HowToUseWeirdMode #HowToUseChaosInMidjourney #MidjourneyV61vsV7 #MidjourneyLayeringTechniques #AIDesignTools #MidjourneySREF #MidjourneyRetextureExplained #SmartSelectMidjourney #PromptEngineering #AIArtWorkflow #AIForDesigners #PhotoshopAlternative2025 #AIToolsForCreatives #MidjourneyArtTricks #MidjourneyUpdatesApril2025 #SREFTipsMidjourney #AIContentCreationTools #MidjourneyCreativeMode #MidjourneyVideoModelUpdate #GenerativeArtTutorial #AIImageEditing #MidjourneyInspiration #AIStorytellingTools

Drew and Rory are back for their full Midjourney V7 breakdown. What starts as a casual catch-up spirals into 60 minutes of real strategy, subtle discoveries, prompt experimentation, and a surprisingly profound rant on image brightness. Also, yes, there’s an alien smoking a joint.From remix tricks to personalization secrets, from prompt inversion to tonal contrast, this one’s got gold buried in the chaos.Coverage:Midjourney V7 personalization techniquesCharacter consistency updatesRemix & tile shippedDraft mode impressionsHow to use “no” prompts like a wizardUsing the Explore page like a Pinterest board for freaksPs—If you’re still rating strawberries on V6, we’re not judging… but we are worried about you.⏱️🔥 Midjourney Fast Hour[00:00] Breathing room with Midjourney V7 – finally[01:48] Revisiting old prompts: cringe or still fire?[03:04] Stylize settings: what’s working now[06:09] Personalization isn’t optional anymore[07:08] Remix & tile are BACK[08:34] Remix strong vs subtle: what’s better?[09:04] Why style refs work better after remix[11:38] Character consistency timeline + visual proof[13:40] Why Midjourney’s slow drip strategy is good[15:12] Model overreactions and spoiled user syndrome[18:06] Object reference (Omni Ref) is being slept on[19:31] Midjourney for freelancers = sweatpants marketing[20:27] Scrappy creativity and custom 3D icons[22:31] Visual consistency across details (teeth, hair, necklaces)[23:08] Poor man’s Rory Flynn appears[24:09] Why BoltCam + Luma is ridiculously fun[26:34] Draft mode is quietly improving[28:38] Mood boards only work with personalization[30:03] “The work is mysterious” = prompt gold[31:13] New “rate this image” feature – does it help?[32:20] Creepy portraits and single-eye stunners[34:25] Album art experiments and inspiration[35:16] The Explore Page finally doesn’t suck[36:49] Remixing prompts from top creators[38:19] Prompt inversion: the power of “--no”[40:13] Composition unlocks from excluding objects[43:42] Image blending, style refs, and banger prompts[44:51] Tattoo realism and forgotten saves[46:57] Personalization tips and speculative theory[49:20] Just prompting “Midjourney…” for kicks[52:13] Midjourney is finally brighter (literally)[54:19] Brightness vs realism: what's changed in V7[56:55] Dynamic range: the secret sauce[59:47] Midjourney’s stylize slider[01:01:30] Nuzzle, tonal balance, and V7 token talk[01:03:43] Chill TF out—it’s an alpha for a reasonMJ:FH Ep. 37—Midjourney V7 Showed Up in Crocs and Cooked📢 If you enjoyed this episode:Like, subscribe, and tell a friend. Or don’t. But then you’ll miss the alien-Snoop crossover episode and that’s on you.

In this episode of Midjourney Fast Hours, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn react to the brand new Midjourney V7 update—and things get weird (in the best way). Draft mode? Feels illegal. Personalization? Feels personal. Voice mode? Sounds like sorcery. They throw around hot takes, half-baked theories, and the occasional “wait, what just happened?” as they pick apart V7’s weird new powers and what it means for AI creativity.Somewhere between icon design tangents and ChatGPT hacks, they stumble into deeper questions about taste, tech, and whether artists are being replaced—or just upgraded. It’s messy, curious, and maybe smarter than it sounds.▶️ What you'll learn in this video:• First impressions of Midjourney V7• How Draft Mode compares to Turbo Mode• Voice Mode and the future of AI on mobile• The impact of V7 on image quality and creative workflows• ChatGPT x Midjourney integrations for better prompts• Use cases for icon design, marketing visuals, and AI avatars👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:What in V7 has you the most excited (or confused)?MJ:FH Ep. 36—Midjourney V7 is (Finally) Here! Was It Worth the Wait?

MJ:FH—Ep. 35 ChatGPT Image Gen Went Nuclear! + The Final Countdown to Midjourney V7 PreviewChatGPT’s new image generator (not named Dall-E?) is here, and Midjourney V7 is just around the corner. In this episode, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynn dive into the latest advancements in AI image generation, from ChatGPT’s surprisingly powerful new image tool to a look at what’s coming in Midjourney V7. They explore how these tools are reshaping creative workflows, what features matter most, and where things might be headed next.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour[00:00] Catching Up: Beer, Pasta & Big AI Moves[03:08] Image Gen Wakes Up After a 6-Month Nap[05:59] ChatGPT Goes Nuclear (And We Have Thoughts)[08:50] How Creators Are Actually Using These Tools[11:45] The Language of Prompting Is Getting Weird[14:55] AI Image Gen Tools Are Taking Different Paths[17:56] Creative Flow in the Age of Automation[21:05] Ethics, Aesthetics, and a Bit of Chaos[33:32] What Makes Midjourney Still Feel Magical[36:09] Prompt Tips That Actually Work[38:53] How Templates + Moodboards Shape Results[41:34] The Community Is the Underrated Cheat Code[44:51] Fixing a Janky Workflow, One Prompt at a Time[48:37] Let's Talk Upscaling: The Good, Bad & Blurry[55:59] Where AI Workflow Tools Need to Go[59:59] Midjourney V7: The Rumors, the Hope, the Hype[01:04:06] AI Upscaling Is Getting... Surprisingly Good[01:11:22] Why the AI Dev World Feels Different Now[01:17:25] Who’s Winning the AI Tool War (For Now)[01:23:58] Wild New Features We Didn’t See Coming[01:28:59] Wrap-Up---You’ll also hear about:→ChatGPT Image gen use cases and functionalities→Is ChatGPT is a serious visual competitor to Midjourney?→ How AI tools like Reve are shifting the creative landscape→ The viral nature of AI visuals in social media→ The ethics, weirdness, and opportunities of AI in creativityOh, and there’s a quick recap of their first-ever IRL meeting in New York.Ideal for: creative professionals, marketers, designers, and AI art nerds🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on Midjourney, AI tools, and next-gen creativity.🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.---Our Premium Moodboard Collection: https://shorturl.at/5krtf

Drew and Rory sit down with Estonian AI chef, Allar Haltsonen, to talk about his creative process, spontaneous idea generation, and all the other tools in his proverbial toolbox. They wrestle with prompting, the never-ending battle for realistic fashion textures, and the fine line between aesthetic genius and absolute chaos. The trio dives into the weird intersection of fashion, automotive design, and whatever else happens when you let AI cook. They also nerd out over aspect ratios, predict the future of AI in video storytelling, and try to figure out what Midjourney V7 might have in store. Ep. 34—Letting AI Cook & The Final Countdown for v7 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Drew and Rory sound like they know what they’re doing as they dissect the messy art of mood boards, style references, and Midjourney’s ever-changing quirks, but can they be trusted?They debate whether organization is a blessing or a curse, try to make sense of image ranking, and wonder if Midjourney’s interface was designed by someone who actively dislikes users. Along the way, they rediscover old tokens/techniques (like wabi-sabi) that were apparently genius all along—if only they had remembered them sooner. They break down the fine line between coherence and chaos in image generation, test the limits of personalization, and realize that sometimes the best creative breakthroughs come from happy accidents.They wrap things up by reminiscing about the good old days of Midjourney V4—because nostalgia makes everything seem better. It’s part creative therapy, part AI troubleshooting, and entirely a reminder that no one really has this figured out.Ep.33 Midjourney After Dark—Organized Chaos & Wabi-Sabi🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Drew and Rory decided to take this episode live, which means things got real fast. Questions flew in from all over the world, Faye (Rory’s toddler) made her obligatory guest appearance (in spirit), and somehow, we managed to sound like we knew what we were talking about.We covered the latest Midjourney updates (V7? Maybe. Maybe not.), tackled impossible prompting challenges (Brazil is not just favelas, thank you), and gave our best shot at solving the age-old problem of getting Midjourney to chill out with its flawless model faces. Also, Walkmans? Apparently, AI has no idea what those are.If you’ve ever wondered how to create consistent characters, why stylize settings actually matter, or what happens when you bring audience members on stage, this one’s for you. Just don’t ask us to prep next time—clearly, we do better without it.Ep. 32—Midjourney Questions Answered🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 31—Midjourney: New Tricks, Wild Updates, and Deep CutsDrew Brucker and Rory Flynn are back, and this episode is one giant creative rabbit hole.From the Valentine’s Day chaos of Brooklyn (spoiler: crying and semi-trucks were involved) to Birmingham, Alabama’s undercover coolness, the duo kicks things off with some quality storytelling before diving headfirst into Midjourney madness, AI breakthroughs, and wild tech speculation.They wax poetic on 90s movie nostalgia, aggressively defend Heavyweights and Dodgeball, and collectively mourn the death of genuinely dumb, hilarious comedy. But then—like true AI nerds—they pivot hard into a full-blown discussion on Midjourney’s updates, AI video tools, hardware rumors, and the next wave of creative technology.Somewhere in the mix, they channel their inner Steve Jobs, dissect Nike’s early hustle, and debate whether AI-powered wearables will be revolutionary or just another overpriced gadget nobody asked for. There’s also a completely unnecessary deep dive into AI-generated fishing footage (don’t ask), a rant about why Midjourney’s moderation is suddenly allergic to the word "mucus," and some genuinely useful insights on AI in branding, prompt engineering, and the future of digital creativity.- Brooklyn on Valentine’s Day is pure chaos.- Birmingham might be cooler than we thought.- 90s movies had a magic we don’t get anymore.- Midjourney updates are coming… but when?- AI tools are evolving, but they still frustrate us.- AI hardware could be game-changing (or totally useless).- Steve Jobs was onto something.- Community feedback shapes tech more than we realize.- AI-generated video is getting dangerously realistic. - Midjourney’s biggest challenge? Keeping up with its own hype.Buckle up—it’s a fast, weird, and wildly entertaining episode.🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

Moodboards in Midjourney started as a fun experiment… and quickly spiraled into a full-blown obsession.In this episode, Drew Brucker and Rory Flynndive headfirst into the rabbit hole of wild and unpredictable with moodboards—stacking them, smashing them, and occasionally questioning their life choices along the way.They break downwhy moodboards feel like creative steroids, how to mix and match them for maximum chaos (or coherence), and the underrated power ofstyle weighting, permutations, and personalization codes. Expect a mix of deep insights, unfiltered creative banter, and some extremely questionable experiments—including whether it’s possible to stackso many moodboards that Midjourney just gives up.Along the way, they tackleJapanese movie posters, holographic album covers, and the future of AI video, while exposing thereal struggle: resisting the urge to spend hours going down theMidjourney rabbit hole.They also touch onwhy most people are using mood boards all wrong, the biggest mistakes to avoid, and how to use them to unlock insane image quality without breaking your brain.If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “Okay, just one more re-roll” and then waking up three hours later surrounded by surreal AI-generated chaos… this one’s for you.🔥What’s inside this episode?The addictive, mind-melting power of Midjourney mood boardsWhy stacking mood boards is like playing with creative fire (in a good way)How style weighting and personalization codesactually workThe sneaky trick that makes mood boards feel likePhotoshop layers on steroidsHow Midjourney’s evolution could reshape AI video (and why it might happen sooner than we think)A totally unnecessary but hilarious deep dive intocybernetic snails and liquid color infusionsPress play, dive in, and prepare to question whetheryou are the one in control… or if Midjourney has officially taken over your life.

Drew and Rory attempt to keep up with AI’s relentless updates while questioning if sensory deprivation tanks might be their only escape. They dive into the chaos of rapid tech evolution, sharing insights from their latest client work and half-baked strategies for avoiding burnout (spoiler: meditation is hard). But don’t worry, this episode isn’t just about existential dread—they also unpack Midjourney’s newest features, including premium moodboards and the describe tool, and explore how these can revolutionize creativity (or at least make us feel like we know what we’re doing). There’s also talk of 3D technology, video generation, and whether V7 will finally solve all of our AI problems—or just create new ones. Oh, and merch might be happening. Because why not? --- [00:00] Intro and Banter [15:00] Deep Dive into Midjourney --- Takeaways Staying updated with technology is increasingly challenging. Moodboards offer endless creative possibilities. Experimentation is key to discovering new artistic styles. 3D and video technology are becoming more integrated into creative tools. Storytelling is a key focus for future developments in AI art. The importance of experimenting with moodboards and personalization in design. Version 7 is expected to bring substantial enhancements to character consistency and coherence. Midjourney’s new describe feature: a creative cheat code? Moodboards are getting fancy—are they worth it? 3D, video, and what’s next for AI art Will Midjourney V7 be everything we hope for? Are we actually launching Midjourney Fast Hours merch? If you love AI, creativity, and self-deprecating humor, this one’s for you. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!