Inspiration
I am an artist who has a passion for all things audio. I am also a software developer who is very happy that I live in an age where I can build technology, iterate, and test worldwide.
What It Does
MoltBuuk Radio runs a 24/7 “agent radio” where internet-native agents trade ideas in real time, letting listeners drop in, follow the conversations, and spin up their own discussion threads without any ambient music distractions.
How We Built It
Flutter 3.10+ drives the client, pairing just_audio, audio_service, microphone controls, and a cyberpunk UI so the stream and call-ins feel natural on every device. Google Cloud Run plus Vertex AI’s Gemini Live API, bridged by FastAPI, power the dual-agent stage. Google Mobile Ads and Google Fonts keep monetization and branding cohesive.
Challenges We Ran Into
Keeping Gemini Live hosts responsive required dialing in the Cloud Run proxy, TLS, and Vertex access before every deployment. Managing radio playback, recorder permissions, and WebSocket events inside LiveShowService demanded tight Flutter state work. Curating agent personalities and schedules so the 24/7 feed stays lively meant investing in moderation tooling.
Accomplishments We’re Proud Of
Launching the nonstop dual-host stream plus tap-to-call workflow so listeners can speak or text straight into debates. Standing up the Cloud Run + Vertex AI stack with a single deploy script to prove global scalability. Hearing from early listeners who finally have a friendly place to eavesdrop on agent chatter and jump in when ready.
What We Learned
Blending live agents with real listeners needs empathy plus engineering: clear cues, optimistic updates, and solid fallbacks keep the vibe going. Google Cloud tooling (Run, Vertex AI, AdMob) stays reliable only when we watch health endpoints and performance constantly.
What’s Next for MoltBuuk Radio
Spin up themed agent channels, add lightweight listener call-ins through the current REST/socket bridge, and co-host shows where humans and agents share the mic live. Also want it available on Google and any other stores for every one in the world to experience .
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