Don't Praise The Machine

A particular kind of reel is taking over social media: screaming, drooling, insanely overacting men with weird fictional narratives. What on earth is going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jack Kay has taken the internet by storm as the "Ibiza Final Boss." We'll share the hidden ingredients that made his video the viral phenomenon that has shot him to overnight fame and potentially a fortune, if the Final Boss plays his Balearic cards right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs Of All Time was packed with bangers, but some forgotten gems need their flowers. John and AL take you through the top ten on Triple J's list, and AL reveals his top ten votes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jojo Siwa is the queen of cringe. How did this happen? And who's profiting from her meltdown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late-night TV is as old as television itself. Soon it will be gone. How did we get here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok has totally transformed DJing. Is it a good thing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the mysterious 'pizza effect'? And how has it shaped centuries of culture - from food, to music and religious holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italian brainrot is here, and nothing will ever be the same. We go through what it means, where it comes from, and what it signals for the future of memes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, a seemingly average guy named Chris Smith proposed to his A.I. chatbot. Weird, yes. But in letting ChatGPT into our lives, have we all become more like Chris than we care to admit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Andre's been in hot water for his role in 'Jafaican' (2025). But that got us thinking: just who is Peter Andre? How did he rise from a humble Aussie boyhood to become a staple of the British tabloids? Is there more to him than washboard abs?

From overnight millionaires like Sophie Rain to established musical artists like Lily Allen and Kate Nash, OnlyFans offers eye-watering sums, often for minimal effort. But what's the real cost of this digital gold rush? We explore the societal shift around sex work, the normalization of adult content, and we help you explain to your mother what the "bop house" is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hollywood's sequel obsession is real! Meet the Parents' surprising return, I Am Legend bringing back Will Smith (despite his death!), and Karate Kid's endless reboots. Why can't studios create new stories? They're even ignoring iconic character deaths for familiarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SMAS or Deep Plane? The cosmetic surgery game has changed. Here are your options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's behind the rise of online 'light language' practitioners? Who are they, what are they doing, and why is anyone into it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journey through the decaying landscapes of abandoned online worlds and meet the small, dedicated communities who remain, clinging to memory and connection in these virtual ghost towns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How come the Met Gala hasn't been cancelled? We punch up at the celebs and media outlets that keep Anna Wintour's carnival of excess alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Chocolate Rain to Kony2012, our beloved cultural phenomenon celebrates a major milestone. Feel old yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Griefbots are more complicated than we thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire Bezos's Blue Origin baddies boondoggle bombs badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chiro ASMR will never die. We look at the cutting-edge crackmasters who've made a name for themselves, and the strange new subgenres vying for social media supremacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mentally mapping out urban spaces ("link ups"), plus aRachel Ray Gun update and the Baldwins let their masks slip on the red carpet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suddenly, Phil Collins has a legion of new fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anatomy of a Disney disaster. Plus: Justin Bieber's trend-setting downfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2025 Oscars is Hollywood's death rattle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of TLC's 'The Baldwins' is masterclass in misdirection. But what's it all for? Plus: Meghan Markle's IP gaffe, and the Met Gala fiasco in the making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Von Markovik, aka 'Mystery': the last of a dying breed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hilaria tricked you into talking about her. Plus: Tom Arnold speaks to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 'most internet' story of 2025. Plus: Hans Zimmer scores the Saudi anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The insidious abyss of ChatGPT's voice mode, and the terrifying prospect of reanimated brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pros, cons and nuances of Australia's ban on social media for under 16s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the short-lived TikTok ban unleash a geopolitical domino effect? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Hilaria Baldwin latest 'Spanglish' gaffe actually a deliberate ploy? What's behind Meghan Markles' exquisitely cringey Netflix special? And how much of 2025 will we spend on our phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking Back, Was 'Brat Summer' meaningless? Is Spotify Wrapped broken? And how did Bubba Gump Shrimp last this long? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Aussie breakdancing "icon" is back in the headlines after shutting down a comedy musical about her iconic kangaroo dance. Did Ray Gun's lawyers really trademark the silhouette of a kangaroo pose? You bet they did!Join us as we unpack Ray Gun's cringey attempts at damage control, her bizarre insistence that she's not in it for the money, and the Streisand Effect in all its glory. Plus, we'll explore the internet's strange fascination with hot criminals and the fine line between anti-hero and straight-up bad guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is ChatGPT Better Than A Doctor? How Come There's A Guinness Shortage? What Is The Word Of The Year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the 'Wicked' press tour saga prove that people are finally fed up with Hollywood? Why can't anyone ask celebrities about their cosmetic procedures? And how do you 'hold space' for lyrics?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John recounts a LinkedIn debate with some "beef boys" from the Australian cattle industry where things escalated quickly.Big AL talks about his 3 "Can't Live Without Gadgets", and the boys discuss the items they are trying to save money on in this year's Black Friday Sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podbrothers unpack the bizarre events leading to athlete Camille Herron's downfall, and the psychology of being caught in a lie. Plus: ChatGPT knows all about your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk the return of Raygun. What's her strategy? Will it work? How do society and the media come to grips with celebrity meme born of failure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Go deep on Lily Allen's OnlyFans feet pic fortune. What are the economics, ethics and implications of a musician making an income from images of her toes? - Take a swig of Soylent, Silicon Valley's iconic meal replacement drink. How did it come to be, and where's it at these days? - Profile the tech-savvy rizzler of the Trump family, Barron - and his soon-to-be sister-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers tackle A.I. vs artists - from the recent petition signed by over 10k creatives (including some Hollywood heavyweights) to the dilemma of '10 Drunk Cigarettes'. Plus, Alexander's encounter with the McDonald's kiosk screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Al take in a monster truck rally, remember a Rob Reiner/Stephen King classic and get scammed by Tibetan throat-singers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podbrothers wonder about memory and forgetting, airplane R 18+ film mishaps and the sudden cheugy-ness of Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to say goodbye to airplane boredom (and maybe your privacy) as Elon Musk's Starlink promises internet EVERYWHERE!

This week, the podbrothers cover Google's new A.I.-generated podcast tool, the AFL Grand Final, Diddy's downfall, the Berlin Marathon, Frankie Valli's spate of unsettling performances and Five Guys' ingenious marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers discuss the mysterious explosion of fast food prices, Australia's possible claim to auto-tune history, and a midlife marketing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers address some key differences in boomer vs younger generation phone use; get nostalgic about famine events and share some huge news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.