In this AI marketing podcast episode, Dan Sanchez and Travis Sanchez break down the final AI blows of 2025 in the ongoing tech brawl between Google and OpenAI. With ChatGPT and Gemini trading updates and innovations, the brothers share who they think won the year, where each model excels, and how marketers can capitalize on the rapid evolution of image generation and vibe coding.

My Favorite AI Tools

Tella (AI screen recording app I record all my solo episodes with) - https://danchez.com/tella
High Level (My all in one marketing platform) - https://danchez.com/highlevel
Zencastr (Best AI podcast tool) - https://danchez.com/podtools
n8n (my favorite AI automation tool) - https://danchez.com/n8n

Resources Mentioned

Flavio from Adamo's viral comparison post - https://x.com/flavioAd/status/2000995149808279930
Dan's AI family Christmas portrait experiment - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7406820781365776384/
ChatGPT image model update - https://openai.com/index/new-chatgpt-images-is-here/
Google Flash 3.0 model - https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-3-flash/
2025 AI poll results - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/digitalmarketingdan_danchez-activity-7407549283681345538-oDmp

Timestamps

00:00 - Who won the AI war in 2025?
01:18 - ChatGPT’s new 5.2 model and Disney partnership
02:02 - Gemini vs ChatGPT image model comparison
05:05 - The evolution of image tools into full design assistants
08:02 - Using AI to redesign websites from screenshots
13:12 - Why Google’s Flash 3.3 model matters for marketers
15:00 - The rise of vibe coding and building custom AI tools
17:46 - Google's 2025 wins: VO, Nano Banana Pro, and ecosystem strength
21:14 - Why ChatGPT still leads: personalization and memory
24:24 - Sponsor Highlight: Tella for AI-enhanced video creation
25:44 - Everyday AI: Real-world tasks Travis and Dan solved with AI
30:47 - AI Poll Results: Who listeners thought won 2025
33:04 - Viral Post Breakdown: Times Square image model comparison
37:44 - Final thoughts: Why AI competition is a win for everyone

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