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Don't Praise The Machine - Podcast

Don't Praise The Machine

 Alexander Holland

Al and John grew up together in the 1990s but now live on opposite sides of the world. Each week, they get together through the magic of the Internet to catch up, make each other laugh and try to make sense of it all.


The result is a funny, surreal and thought-provoking excursion through the arcane recesses of pop culture and technology, and the mysteries of everyday life. What’s it like to have a virtual companion? Did Hilaria Baldwin really pretend to be Spanish? Why did movies used to have a rap in the credits to explain their own plot?


Get in touch at [email protected] or find us on IG @dont_praise_the_machine.

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Film Tv Philosophy Music Technology Tv & Film Comedy London Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
228
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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FBB Growth – AI Giantess Fantasy Unlocked

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00:54:44  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
Big Bang Theory – How TV’s Worst Show Took Over the World

Big Bang Theory – How TV’s Worst Show Took Over the World

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00:49:00  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
How The Ibiza Final Boss Won

How The Ibiza Final Boss Won

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 f…

00:52:37  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Australia Forgot Its Greatest Song Ever

Australia Forgot Its Greatest Song Ever

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 to…

00:52:26  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Jojo Siwa: Cringe For Cash

Jojo Siwa: Cringe For Cash

Jojo Siwa is the queen of cringe. How did this happen? And who's profiting from her meltdown?

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00:55:16  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
Who Killed Late Night TV?

Who Killed Late Night TV?

Late-night TV is as old as television itself. Soon it will be gone. How did we get here?

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01:01:20  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
DIY DJs On TikTok Are Sparking A Grassroots Revolution

DIY DJs On TikTok Are Sparking A Grassroots Revolution

TikTok has totally transformed DJing. Is it a good thing?

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00:53:57  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
The 'Pizza Effect' Behind Everything

The 'Pizza Effect' Behind Everything

What is the mysterious 'pizza effect'? And how has it shaped centuries of culture - from food, to music and religious holidays?

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00:42:47  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
How Italian Brainrot Changed Memes Forever

How Italian Brainrot Changed Memes Forever

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.

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00:36:29  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
How We Fell Into OpenAI's Trap

How We Fell Into OpenAI's Trap

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?

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00:45:08  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Peter Andre: from Mysterious Girl to Jafaican

Peter Andre: from Mysterious Girl to Jafaican

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 ta…

01:03:13  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
OnlyFans: Power, Paradox, & The Parasocial

OnlyFans: Power, Paradox, & The Parasocial

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 thi…
01:00:13  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Hollywood's Addiction to Sequels

Hollywood's Addiction to Sequels

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 st…
00:57:01  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
The Beauty Gap: Why Celebs Will Always Look Better

The Beauty Gap: Why Celebs Will Always Look Better

SMAS or Deep Plane? The cosmetic surgery game has changed. Here are your options.

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01:02:39  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Lies, Loonies & Light Language

Lies, Loonies & Light Language

What's behind the rise of online 'light language' practitioners? Who are they, what are they doing, and why is anyone into it?

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01:06:48  |   Mon 26 May 2025
The Last Survivors of Dead Games

The Last Survivors of Dead Games

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.

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00:44:47  |   Mon 19 May 2025
How The Shameful Met Gala Lives On

How The Shameful Met Gala Lives On

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.

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01:09:24  |   Mon 12 May 2025
YouTube Turns 20

YouTube Turns 20

From Chocolate Rain to Kony2012, our beloved cultural phenomenon celebrates a major milestone. Feel old yet?

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01:04:05  |   Mon 05 May 2025
The Problem With Cloning Dead Loved Ones

The Problem With Cloning Dead Loved Ones

Griefbots are more complicated than we thought.

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00:43:36  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025

"Connected to Love": Katy Perry in Space

Billionaire Bezos's Blue Origin baddies boondoggle bombs badly.

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00:47:14  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
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