Can Midjourney Actually Compete in Video? + Sref & Monetization Talk

Can Midjourney Actually Compete in Video? + Sref & Monetization Talk

Drew forgot his hat. Rory got recognized by voice alone. And somehow, this spirals into one of the most insightful, chaotic, and weirdly therapeutic episodes of Midjourney Fast Hours yet.

This week, your two favorite Midjourney degenerates talk AI's messy evolution, why --sref still hits, and what to really expect from Midjourney’s upcoming video model (spoiler: temper your expectations, but get excited anyway).

They go deep on the “magic” Midjourney still has, how it’s quietly winning by being fun, and the lesser-known ways people are turning AI content into passive income.

There’s also a live yearbook unboxing, a nostalgic look at 8fps video from 2023, and at least three moments where someone says, “we’re not shills… but also, please sponsor us.”

Welcome to the pod that’s equal parts therapy session, product breakdown, and test lab.

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⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour

  • [00:00] Childhood Hat Trauma & Hairline Insecurities

  • [02:40] Feeling Swamped by AI Everything

  • [05:00] Choosing What Tools to Actually Keep Up With

  • [06:25] The Most Open Dev Teams in AI Right Now

  • [08:10] Midjourney Listener Recognition IRL

  • [10:50] The Great Freepik Pivot (RIP Stock Photography)

  • [14:30] Traditional Creatives Are Entering the AI Chat

  • [16:50] Why Video Still Isn’t for Everyone

  • [18:40] The Playground Mentality Behind Midjourney

  • [20:10] Midjourney as a Post-Work Creative Brain Dump

  • [21:40] Runway, Tribeca & the Real Momentum Shift

  • [23:10] Not Shills… but Midjourney Should Sponsor Us

  • [25:45] Monetizing Midjourney in 2025: Then vs. Now

  • [28:00] The Rise of AI Clippers and Remix Culture

  • [31:00] Passive Income Mindset for Creatives

  • [33:00] Affiliate Marketing: The Real AI Monetization Lane

  • [36:00] Office Hours: Midjourney’s Video Model Breakdown

  • [40:00] Will MJ Video Match Its Image Model’s Magic?

  • [44:50] Conversation Mode: Underhyped but Solid

  • [47:00] Pose Control: Mechanics > Actions

  • [49:20] Why Most People Give Up on Precision Prompting

  • [51:20] Midjourney Video Wishlist (Stylize, SREF, UX)

  • [55:30] Live Yearbook Unboxing + Book Hoarder Confessions

  • [58:15] Nostalgia Check: Watching 2023 Pika Footage

  • [01:03:11] Upscaling Video: Reflections, Glares & Micro Details

  • [01:06:00] SREF Upgrades & Community Features Wishlist

  • [01:09:00] No Multi-Omniref Until V8?!

  • [01:11:00] Why Midjourney Still Feels Magical

  • [01:12:00] 41 Episodes Later: Still Not Boring

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