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Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain (with music). We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. We call it "Sleepy Computer" beca…

SleepyComputer


    • Mar 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Bees and Lollipop Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 29:39


    The return of John the police detective, this time plying his trade in the UK. A lollipop man (or crossing guard for the uninitiated) could be a suspect, but his miniscule body part throws doubt on the whole case. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today's episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    2x01 - The British Baking Homicides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 41:07


    It's a new series, and time for a new story - a tale of meringue, subsidised primary school milk, and Len Goodman. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 8: Widget Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 44:50


    [more NSFW than usual, bad language, sexual themes] Finally we're tackling the laugh-a-minute world of weird business books with a fictional background plot. Can John deliver more widgets more quickly? Will he ever leave his absolutely obnoxious family that are definitely holding him back? What does a French Horn sound like anyway? If you enjoyed this episode you should sent it to the most businessy person you know; similarly if you've received a link to this episode it's because the person who sent it to you greatly values your business acumen. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 7: The Justice Tombola (with GPT-3!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 54:20


    We're excited to get our hands on a new version of the AI, and we're using it to great effect this week in creating a new murder mystery story. Can a famous detective get to the bottom of things? Can a guest resist eating everyone? Will we get to chant Chase the Sun? These are all valid questions. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/  Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the  random stories while  the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the  random computer-made  jokes are similar to the ones that humans  make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will  randomly generate  a  new story. We're told  by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the  meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or  sentences if we think  they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original  story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and  our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer  via  your favourite podcast software for automatic  delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 6: People only ever send me chocolate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 57:46


    We revisit the genre that started it all - a police procedural - and this time there's a smattering of underwear in a window, a completely unresolved romantic subplot, and an immersive cinema experience. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 5: Humpback Jack and the Story of Who He Is

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 47:33


    We're joined by @ceeraanoo for a child's fantasy tale - although it's not necessarily suitable for children - in which the Scottish have their own variant of football, a voluptuous sea creature gets his way, and almost the entire episode is about fish again. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    AI Daily Mail Headlines Pt 2: Harry Potter and the Enchanted Roulade

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 22:34


    We've generated some more Daily Mail headlines using AI. There's a fair bit of discussion about Mary Berry's social life, weight loss advice, and a beautiful portrait of The Queen. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    AI Daily Mail Headlines Pt 1: A bunghole figure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 18:40


    We've generated some Daily Mail headlines using AI, and the coverage is mainly centered on the royals (who knew?). We're celebrating the birthday of a puffin, being stalked by the Queen, and eating our own foot in our coverage of today's headlines. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 4: The Legs of a Hypothetical Chimp [table read]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 37:54


    (This is a special; a table read with 8+ parts) A sci fi battle tale, in which Earth requires defending by a crack team, and the concept of food-based harmony across the galaxy is fleetingly visible. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Trailer for Ep4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 1:13


    Episode 4 is our latest full-length episode, with guest stars and a full table read of our generated sci fi story: "The Legs of a Hypothetical Chimp". You can find it NOW on Spotify, iTunes, or at https://sleepy.computer/

    News: 23rd January 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 4:53


    This week's AI-generated news, featuring rising tensions in international airspace, the importance of Whoopi protection, and disaster in the mixed racing in Scotland. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 3: The IKEA Boy with the Silver Smile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 32:52


    A story of subterfuge and theft, in which transportation grinds to a halt, and someone called Mickey wears a hat with his name on it. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    News: 26th December 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 3:42


    This week's AI-generated news focusses on the rise of crime in Golf, The Queen's appeal for more Royal Sports, and a business update from the markets at Christmas. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    News: 17th December 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 2:43


    This week's AI-generated news looks at bullying in retail, an increase in the price of landlords, and there's a birthday to celebrate. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    News: 10th December 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 3:20


    All the latest news from our AI, covering developments in fracking, business news and a feature on the sport of lacing. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 2: Encrusted Phone Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 38:55


    A story of mild suspense and invoicing, in which an old lady smells pretty bad, a luxury car is purchased in an impractical finish, and entire buckets of over-the-counter drugs are required to gain access to a room. Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    Ep 1: Wayne Wayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 40:59


    A story of crime (the wrong sort of crime) and an inefficient public transit system. Will John track down his nemesis? Will he patch it up with his wife? Will he remember to top-up before using the PIccolo Line? Tweet us your plot point ideas at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer or subscribe at https://sleepy.computer/ Sleepy Computer is a podcast where the computer writes jokes for our brain. We use AI on artificial computers that give "brain stories", and we read out the random stories while the music plays - using the same algorithm that's writing this paragraph. In today’s episode the music was written by Blue Dot Sessions. We call it "Sleepy Computer" because the random computer-made jokes are similar to the ones that humans make when we're dreaming. Each episode, it will randomly generate a new story. We're told by the computer what to say next, and although we do not dictate the topic or the meaning of the story, we'll selectively delete bad ideas or sentences if we think they're not funny anymore or they take us too far from the original story. The stories are about 90% generated by the computer itself, and our 10% input is mainly grammar. Why not subscribe to Sleepy Computer via your favourite podcast software for automatic delivery? Just click "subscribe" and tell your friend who you like that they want this too. This helps improve their opinion of you : your friend quality is greatly increased. You can find us by visiting our website: sleepy.computer, or searching for 'sleepy computer' wherever you get your podcasts.

    In 30 seconds: What is Sleepy Computer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 0:29


    A 30 second version of our trailer, answering the question: What is this podcast all about?

    Podcast Trailer: What is Sleepy Computer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 1:19


    What is Sleepy Computer? Why do we feel compelled to write stories using AI and read them out? Why, for the glory of Satan, of course! Sleepy Computer is an AI podcast where we generate stories and news articles, and read them out as episodes - you can subscribe and find episodes at https://sleepy.computer/ and you can follow us at https://twitter.com/sleepy_computer

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