Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This tutorial will show you how I created a viral-style baby podcast animation using AI tools like Sora by OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Adobe Podcast, and Hedra.
Inspired by the Theo Von and Joe Rogan baby podcast trend, I used a photo of myself to generate “Baby Mike,” then brought him to life with voiceover and animation — including a surprise guest appearance by AI Jerry Garcia.
Baby Prompt:
Generate A toddler version of Mike sitting at a podcast desk, wearing large over-ear headphones and a trucker hat, speaking into a professional podcast microphone (like Shure SM7B), stylized like a real podcast set with moody lighting, wood paneling in the background, and a neon sign that says "MIKECAST”. Hyper-realistic photo style. Comedic and charming.
Hedra Prompt:
Make the character look natural and relaxed, like they’re casually speaking into a podcast mic. Add subtle eye movement, occasional slow blinks, and slight head nods to match a confident, chill podcast host. Keep the mouth synced to the audio, with realistic speech motion but not overly animated.
Tools used:
🧠 ChatGPT: chatgpt.com
🎨 Sora (OpenAI): sora.chatgpt.com/explore
🎤 ElevenLabs: try.elevenlabs.io/kuhb3vjoi7gw
🗣️ Adobe Podcast: https://prf.hn/l/7A1xx3g/
🤖 Hedra: hedra.com
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to write an AI prompt using ChatGPT
✅ How to use Sora to generate realistic baby images
✅ How to clone voices and generate speech with ElevenLabs
✅ How to animate still images using Hedra
✅ Tips for making funny, short-form podcast clips that go viral
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Gear I Use:mikemurphy.co/resources
To try or buy Adobe After Effects CC 2025:
mikemurphy.co/adobe (affiliate link)
Terrapin Textures:
terrapintextures.com
⭕️ Check out my Domestika Course on Adobe Audition:
mikemurphy.co/domestika
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:17 ChatGPT: Generate Prompt
00:34 Sora: Generate Baby Mike Image
00:53 Sora: Reference Image + Aspect Ratio
01:29 Download Baby Mike
01:40 Adobe Podcast: Record Voiceover
01:58 Download Audio + Transcript
02:18 Eleven Labs: Text to Speech + Voice Clone
02:46 Ready for Animation
02:59 Hedra: Sign Up For Account
03:17 Hedra: Video Creation
03:30 Prompt Bar & Settings
03:46 Upload Audio Recording
04:20 Hedra: Start Frame (Upload Image)
04:41 Hedra Credits + Upgrade
05:17 Submit Prompt & Create Animation
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How To Create Baby Mike Podcast Video:
1. Started in ChatGPT.
2. Uploaded a screenshot of 'Baby Theo Von' to Sora and asked it to generate prompt
3. Opened Sora by Open AI
4. Uploaded an image of myself wearing blue denim shirt + hat.
5. Selected 2:3 Vertical aspect ratio, pasted ChatGPT prompt t
6. Sora delivered Baby Mike on first try!
7. Uploaded Jerry Garcia image and entered same prompt in Sora and it nailed it again.
8. Used Adobe Podcast to record voiceovers for Baby Mike
9. Used Eleven Labs Text to Clone Jerry Garcias voice by uploading sample interview of Jerry
10. Used Text To Speech to generate Jerry dialogue and then selected cloned voice
11. Created free account on Hedra.com
12. Uploaded Baby Mike Image
13. Upload Baby Mike audio voiceover
14. Pasted Hedra Prompt Created by ChatGPT
15. 9:16 Aspect Ratio, 720P
16. Submit
17. Received error due to high volume.
18. Upgraded for $10 to skip the queue and generate.
19. Preview Baby Mike Video
20. Download .mp4 video
21. Repeat for Jerry
22. Created multiple clips for 1:30 minute interview
23. Have Fun!
This tutorial will show you how I created a viral-style baby podcast animation using AI tools like Sora by OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Adobe Podcast, and Hedra.
Inspired by the Theo Von and Joe Rogan baby podcast trend, I used a photo of myself to generate “Baby Mike,” then brought him to life with voiceover and animation — including a surprise guest appearance by AI Jerry Garcia.
Baby Prompt:
Generate A toddler version of Mike sitting at a podcast desk, wearing large over-ear headphones and a trucker hat, speaking into a professional podcast microphone (like Shure SM7B), stylized like a real podcast set with moody lighting, wood paneling in the background, and a neon sign that says "MIKECAST”. Hyper-realistic photo style. Comedic and charming.
Hedra Prompt:
Make the character look natural and relaxed, like they’re casually speaking into a podcast mic. Add subtle eye movement, occasional slow blinks, and slight head nods to match a confident, chill podcast host. Keep the mouth synced to the audio, with realistic speech motion but not overly animated.
Tools used:
🧠 ChatGPT: chatgpt.com
🎨 Sora (OpenAI): sora.chatgpt.com/explore
🎤 ElevenLabs: try.elevenlabs.io/kuhb3vjoi7gw
🗣️ Adobe Podcast: https://prf.hn/l/7A1xx3g/
🤖 Hedra: hedra.com
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to write an AI prompt using ChatGPT
✅ How to use Sora to generate realistic baby images
✅ How to clone voices and generate speech with ElevenLabs
✅ How to animate still images using Hedra
✅ Tips for making funny, short-form podcast clips that go viral
———————
Gear I Use:mikemurphy.co/resources
To try or buy Adobe After Effects CC 2025:
mikemurphy.co/adobe (affiliate link)
Terrapin Textures:
terrapintextures.com
⭕️ Check out my Domestika Course on Adobe Audition:
mikemurphy.co/domestika
——————
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: About The Tutorial
00:17 ChatGPT: Generate Prompt
00:34 Sora: Generate Baby Mike Image
00:53 Sora: Reference Image + Aspect Ratio
01:29 Download Baby Mike
01:40 Adobe Podcast: Record Voiceover
01:58 Download Audio + Transcript
02:18 Eleven Labs: Text to Speech + Voice Clone
02:46 Ready for Animation
02:59 Hedra: Sign Up For Account
03:17 Hedra: Video Creation
03:30 Prompt Bar & Settings
03:46 Upload Audio Recording
04:20 Hedra: Start Frame (Upload Image)
04:41 Hedra Credits + Upgrade
05:17 Submit Prompt & Create Animation
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How To Create Baby Mike Podcast Video:
1. Started in ChatGPT.
2. Uploaded a screenshot of 'Baby Theo Von' to Sora and asked it to generate prompt
3. Opened Sora by Open AI
4. Uploaded an image of myself wearing blue denim shirt + hat.
5. Selected 2:3 Vertical aspect ratio, pasted ChatGPT prompt t
6. Sora delivered Baby Mike on first try!
7. Uploaded Jerry Garcia image and entered same prompt in Sora and it nailed it again.
8. Used Adobe Podcast to record voiceovers for Baby Mike
9. Used Eleven Labs Text to Clone Jerry Garcias voice by uploading sample interview of Jerry
10. Used Text To Speech to generate Jerry dialogue and then selected cloned voice
11. Created free account on Hedra.com
12. Uploaded Baby Mike Image
13. Upload Baby Mike audio voiceover
14. Pasted Hedra Prompt Created by ChatGPT
15. 9:16 Aspect Ratio, 720P
16. Submit
17. Received error due to high volume.
18. Upgraded for $10 to skip the queue and generate.
19. Preview Baby Mike Video
20. Download .mp4 video
21. Repeat for Jerry
22. Created multiple clips for 1:30 minute interview
23. Have Fun!
