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Welcome to BuiltOnAir, a podcast and video series about all things Airtable. Each week, we talk with someone active in the Airtable community to discuss their experiences and showcase an interesting way they’ve used Airtable in their work.

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August 19, 202619 min

[Clip · S25-E07] AI Agent Logic: Preventing Overwrites and Exploring Output Types

The team explores advanced workflows for managing AI agents, specifically how to use formulas and triggers to prevent an AI from overwriting manual human edits. They demonstrate using "last modified" fields and custom checkbox logic to create a "global stopper" for automations. They also dive into the various output types available for field agents, including single and multiple select fields, number formats, and image analysis for tasks like extracting data from receipts. Finally, they demonstrate the utility of web-searching for images, such as company logos, and share a practical example of using AI agents to research hotel amenities and reviews for travel planning. ⏱ In this cut: 01:05 — Protecting human edits from AI overwrites 02:51 — Using formulas to control AI triggers 11:44 — Exploring AI output types and image analysis 12:36 — Finding company logos via web search 16:23 — Real-world use case: AI for travel research This is a clip from S25-E07 of the BuiltOnAir Podcast.

August 19, 202620 min

[Clip · S25-E07] AI Field Agents: Prompting, Triggers, and Credit Management

Alli Alosa provides a deep dive into AI field agents within Airtable, explaining how they function as mini-agents within your database tables. She discusses the evolution of field agent outputs and how users can now work in tandem with the AI within a single field. The discussion covers practical prompt engineering, including how to reference other fields and how to enable web search tools. Crucially, Alli explains how to manage triggers to avoid wasting credits. She demonstrates why automatic generation can be problematic and shows how to use scheduling, manual commands, and custom trigger simulations to maintain full control over AI usage. ⏱ In this cut: 01:06 — What are AI field agents? 03:30 — Writing effective prompts and using web search 09:44 — Avoiding wasted credits with automatic generation 11:12 — Managing triggers: schedules and manual commands 15:38 — Simulating automation to trigger agents on command This is a clip from S25-E07 of the BuiltOnAir Podcast.

August 15, 202624 min

[Clip · S25-E06] AI-Powered Airtable Automations: Updating and Reverting with MCP

Kamille Parks demonstrates how to use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to manage Airtable automations via Claude. She walks through updating an existing automation by adding placeholder email addresses to a notification step, showing how the AI can modify specific parameters while preserving existing context. The demo also covers management tasks like deleting an automation and using the "undo" feature to revert actions. By leveraging action IDs tracked through the MCP, the AI can effectively restore what was previously deleted. Finally, the segment explores creating new scheduled automations from scratch and exporting all base automations as JSON for auditing and configuration reviews. ⏱ In this cut: 01:58 — Updating an existing automation 06:52 — Deleting and undoing actions 08:36 — Creating new scheduled automations 16:11 — Exporting automations as JSON 📝 Read this clip's post: https://builtonair.com/s25-e06-ai-powered-airtable-automations-updating-and-reverting-with-mcp This is a clip from S25-E06 of the BuiltOnAir Podcast.

August 14, 202631 min

[Clip · S25-E06] Airtable Automations: Using Insert as JSON for Webhook Data

Alli Alosa demonstrates how to use the 'Insert as JSON' feature in Airtable automations to reliably handle incoming data from external webhooks, such as Fillout. She explains why this method is more robust than traditional field mapping, especially when dealing with inconsistent data. The discussion covers a practical use case involving event feedback collection. By passing the entire payload as a JSON object, you can prevent automations from failing when certain form fields are left empty or missing from the payload. Finally, the team explores how to use this JSON data within a script action. Instead of manually mapping every individual field as an input, you can pass the entire object into a script, allowing for much more scalable and maintainable automation logic. ⏱ In this cut: 01:03 — Using feedback collection as a use case 12:38 — The benefits of using Insert as JSON 13:37 — Solving errors caused by empty field values 17:00 — Passing JSON data into a script action 25:09 — Conditional filters and advanced integrations 📝 Read this clip's post: https://builtonair.com/s25-e06-airtable-automations-using-insert-as-json-for-webhook-data This is a clip from S25-E06 of the BuiltOnAir Podcast.

August 6, 2026Episode 51 hr 1 min

[S25-E05] Airtable Acquisition by Bending Spoons — BuiltOnAir S25E5

In this well timed episode, we break down the massive news that Airtable is being acquired by the Italian company Bending Spoons. We dive into the details of the valuation, the shock to the community, and what this means for the future of the platform. We explore Bending Spoons' track record with previous acquisitions like Evernote and StreamYard, discussing their reputation for restructuring pricing and product tiers. We also leverage the Hyperagent Analysis of Airtable Acquisition to examine how the company might operate the platform based on their previous acquisitions. Finally, we weigh the risks of losing institutional knowledge against the potential for fresh investment and long-term stability under a publicly traded company. 🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: • Hyperagent Analysis of Airtable Acquisition: https://hyperagent.com/s/h_jHCWOJ6x2uTs-vQ-Wi6g 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s25-e05-airtable-acquisition-by-bending-spoons

July 28, 2026Episode 41 hr 1 min

[S25-E04] Building Airtable Bases with Claude and MCP — BuiltOnAir S25E4

In this episode, Kamille demonstrates the power and limitations of using Claude and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to build an Airtable base from scratch. She walks through a live experiment where she prompts Claude to create a complex meal planner, including tables for recipes, ingredients, and a shopping list, as well as the necessary automations and interfaces. The team also dives into recent Airtable updates, including the new Slack integration and the ability to manage automations via MCP. They discuss the current limitations of AI-driven base building—such as the inability to edit existing interfaces or handle script steps—and compare the experiences of using Claude versus Airtable's Omni. 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s25-e04-building-airtable-bases-with-claude-and-mcp

July 21, 2026Episode 31 hr 1 min

[S25-E03] Building With Softr — BuiltOnAir S25E3

Get up to speed on the latest Airtable news and learn how to expand your no-code toolkit with Softr. We start with a breakdown of recent Airtable automation updates that make handling arrays much easier, saving you from unnecessary schema complexity. Then, we jump into a practical build. Watch as we use Softr to create a teacher portal powered by Airtable. We cover everything from user login and onboarding to implementing global data restrictions so users only see the records they are authorized to access. 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s25-e03-airtable-automation-news-softr-app-building

July 15, 2026Episode 254 min

[S25-E02] Airtable Bulk Update and Upload — BuiltOnAir S25E2

Ever felt the pain of updating hundreds of records one by one? In this episode, Kamille Parks shows you how to build a custom "Bulk Updater" tool directly within Airtable to save hours of manual work. We walk through a real-world scenario—managing event meal requests—to demonstrate how to handle new, revised, and removed entries. Whether you are a scripting pro or prefer using Airtable’s native automation features, you'll walk away with actionable strategies to level up your interface designs. Plus, we share some "under the hood" insights on navigating the complexities of Airtable's Interface Designer and the nuances of Record Review pages. Resources Bulk Upload Wizard - https://www.airtable.com/universe/expan0oT3Npoh6LtY/bulk-update-wizard The base Kamille shows full of advanced functionality to explore bulk updates and conditional visibility with full automations in both scripting and non-scripting workflows. 🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode: • Bulk Update Wizard: https://www.airtable.com/universe/expan0oT3Npoh6LtY/bulk-update-wizard 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s25-e02-airtable-bulk-update-and-upload-automations

July 7, 2026Episode 158 min

[S25-E01] Latest Airtable Updates — BuiltOnAir S25E1

We are back! Season 25 kicks off with a deep dive into the latest Airtable updates that every builder needs to know. From a brand new automation trigger for comments to the technical advantages of inserting data as JSON strings, we cover the tools that will speed up your workflow. We also look at how Airtable's AI is moving into Slack and what that means for your team's productivity, including a breakdown of its current limitations. Join us as we unbox these features and share our honest thoughts on the latest interface changes and the shift from User Groups to Builder Crews. 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s25-e01-airtable-automation-triggers-ai-in-slack

May 30, 2026Episode 81 hr 1 min

[S24-E08] Advanced Airtable Hacks: Ranking and Sequential Logic

Ever felt like you needed a complex script or a third-party automation just to rank your records or find the 'next' item in a sequence? In this episode, we show you a much cleaner, more stable way to do it using nothing but Airtable's native Rollup and Lookup field sorting! We break down the exact formulas and structural setups needed to build dynamic leaderboards and sequential approval workflows. Whether you're managing a sales leaderboard or a multi-step landscaping route, these hacks will help you build more robust, efficient bases. Join us as we reveal the 'Utility Record' trick and show you how to master the math behind these powerful formulas. 📝 Read the full episode post and show notes: https://builtonair.com/s24-e08-advanced-airtable-hacks-ranking-and-sequential-logic