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My Claude Journey

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Episode 16: Artifacts

October 20, 2026 · 20 min

When should an AI output be a chat answer, a downloadable file, or a hosted artifact? In this episode, we explore the world of Claude Artifacts—from built-in typed documents like Docs, Slides, and Design canvases to hand-built interactive…
Episode 15: Files

October 20, 2026 · 26 min

What actually happens when you attach a PDF or a massive spreadsheet to a chat? In this episode, we reveal the two distinct paths file uploads take: direct context loading for PDFs and documents versus Python sandbox code execution for…
Episode 14: The Apps and Their Modes

October 19, 2026 · 22 min

Which surface should you choose when starting a new task? In this episode, we compare the web app, desktop app, and mobile app as three distinct windows onto a single cloud-based Claude account. We break down desktop-only capabilities like…
Episode 13: Skills

October 19, 2026 · 23 min

How do you give Claude complex, multi-step capabilities without filling up your context window on every turn? In this episode, we dissect the Agent Skills open standard and the principle of progressive disclosure. Learn how a skill folder…
Episode 12: Privacy & Data

October 19, 2026 · 21 min

What happens to your conversations, files, and code after you hit send? In this episode, we unpack AI retention periods, privacy controls, and model training settings. We walk through the exact lifecycle of a chat—from history storage to…

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Episode 11: Memory

October 17, 2026 · 26 min

How does Claude hold onto your role, preferences, and ongoing projects without needing to be reminded every time? In this episode, we trace the architecture of AI memory. We examine how facts are saved in real-time as separate topics in…
Episode 10: Digital Workspaces

October 14, 2026 · 22 min

How do Claude Projects turn reference files and standing instructions into custom AI workspaces? In this episode, we examine how project knowledge reaches a chat—comparing full context loading in small projects against RAG semantic search…
Episode 9: System Steering

October 14, 2026 · 22 min

here should you place your AI instructions so they actually stick? In this episode, we evaluate the different instruction surfaces—from account-wide settings and project instructions to CLAUDE.md files and single-chat prompts. Learn how to…
Episode 8: Precision Prompting

October 14, 2026 · 23 min

Stop getting generic AI responses by mastering the core components of effective prompting. This episode walks you through rebuilding weak prompts piece by piece using four key elements: Goal, Context, Limits, and Output Shape. Learn how to…
Episode 7: Failure Modes

October 14, 2026 · 22 min

Why do AI models hallucinate, drift, or produce generic answers? In this episode, we analyze the 9 distinct failure modes—including fabrications, invented citations, confident approximations, stale knowledge, instruction decay, sycophantic…
Episode 6: Costs & Control

October 14, 2026 · 22 min

How do Pro subscription limits work, and why do long chats drain your allowance so quickly? This episode demystifies Claude's resource management, covering 5-hour session limits, weekly usage caps, and pay-as-you-go usage credits. We break…
Episode 5: Tiers & Reasoning

October 14, 2026 · 20 min

How do you choose the right model tier for a complex job? In this episode, we compare Claude's model family—from lightweight Haiku to Sonnet, Opus, and Fable. We explore adaptive thinking, showing how forcing the model to write out its…

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About the show

Welcome to **Mastering Claude**, the definitive step-by-step guide to understanding, steering, and getting real work done with Anthropic's Claude. Whether you're using the web app, Claude Code, desktop tools, or integrations, this course-style podcast breaks down the mechanics behind AI context windows, prompt design, tool usage, and failure modes. Each short episode covers one core lesson from the course, turning complex technical concepts into practical, real-world habits you can apply immediately. Hosted and produced for builders, analysts, developers, and power users.