Side quest while AI works: developer builds full site for kids podcast in idle time
jacalulu · x · 2026-09-27
Developer jacalulu shares how the gaps while waiting for AI agents/models to generate things are perfect for side quests: while prepping an AI conference talk and producing episode 4 of his daughters' kids podcast Maya and the Fog, he built an entirely new website for the podcast, complete with interactive toys his daughters enjoy playing with.
The podcast targets kids aged 4–8 with 15–18 minute audio drama episodes released weekly. His takeaway: the side project has officially acquired a side project of its own.
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