Don't Praise The Machine

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.

This week, the podbrothers investigate the scary/fun potential of new satellite technology, analyse Raygun's latest moves and try to remember a time before ChatGPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify decides what cheesy music is on your behalf, the ISS stranded astronauts facing space madness and who has joined the 250 miles high club?

This week, the podbrothers do a deep dive into celebrity clone theory, and mourn Bennifer's divorce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a final deep dive into the Olympics, from Raygun's legacy to the ultra-weird sport of racewalking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr Raygun breaks the internet. The podbrothers explore the performance seen round the world; Dr Raygun's academic career; and the way we've come to deal with public misfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a DPTM Olympic deep dive - the decline of the Games, defunct sports, breakdancing and Olympic animals, Nikki Webster, Kraftwerk and John's Paralympic dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers talk humans vs robots in the arts; a leaked pic feud; Australian childhood fame, and telltale signs that ChatGPT wrote the scientific paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers puzzle over the hits and misses of A.I. language modeling and the persistence of old tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers discuss Elder (Brandon) Flowers, the rise and fall of Nespresso and 90s slang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John goes to Singapore to contemplate the future of caning technology; and the podbrothers contemplate Will Smith's attempted comeback, the reappearance of Axel Foley and the romantic repurposing of facial recognition platform PimEyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the podbrothers investigate the music mafia's campaign against A.I.-generated tunes; North Korea's smelly campaign against its southern neighbours; and the untapped wealth of their own vintage sporting apparel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers discuss the impending demise of Coldplay, women who fly planes, bad movies with a huge cultural footprint and a superfan's AI-generated tribute song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers delve into the Met Gala reckoning. What does the recent push back against the Met set mean for our beloved celebrity overlords? And could Anna Wintour, the Prada-wearing devil, be banished to the underworld? Plus: John's accidentally cool threads, and Alexander's conversational icebreaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers celebrate the first millennial saint, big changes in airport security and Alexander's foray into A.I. songwriting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the podbrothers contemplate the imminent demise of ICQ, and the history of instant messaging; marvel at the enduring popularity of Australia's 'bad taste bards'; and revisit the bagging area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the pod brothers ponder the failings of the New York/Dublin 'Portal'; new additions to the Gen Alpha lexicon; and reality TV for the LinkedIn crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers contemplate A.I.'s radical impact on how we value images, and John opens up his Bing Copilot Designer vault to share some disturbing content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers talk mayonnaise marketing, and stand in line at the currency exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alexander does a great Danish dash in the Copenhagen Marathon, and John tests out an Aussie's guide to Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.