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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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These New ASMR Chiro Niches Are WILD!

These New ASMR Chiro Niches Are WILD!

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.

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01:08:43  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Trolling in VR Is Hilarious

Trolling in VR Is Hilarious

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00:41:53  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
City Link Ups

City Link Ups

Mentally mapping out urban spaces ("link ups"), plus aRachel Ray Gun update and the Baldwins let their masks slip on the red carpet

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00:47:46  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Why Is A 1990 Phil Collins Concert Going Viral?

Why Is A 1990 Phil Collins Concert Going Viral?

Suddenly, Phil Collins has a legion of new fans.

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00:48:50  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
How Did Disney's 'Snow White' Go So Wrong?

How Did Disney's 'Snow White' Go So Wrong?

The anatomy of a Disney disaster. Plus: Justin Bieber's trend-setting downfall.

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00:55:19  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
The Oscar Winners Sucked

The Oscar Winners Sucked

The 2025 Oscars is Hollywood's death rattle

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00:52:19  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
AL Watched TLC's The Baldwins - Their Masterclass in Milking Tragedy

AL Watched TLC's The Baldwins - Their Masterclass in Milking Tragedy

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.

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01:02:49  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
'Mystery' + the Legacy of 2000s Pick-Up Artists

'Mystery' + the Legacy of 2000s Pick-Up Artists

Eric Von Markovik, aka 'Mystery': the last of a dying breed.

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00:57:03  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
When Faking Cultural Confusion Pays : 'The Baldwins' Arrives on TLC

When Faking Cultural Confusion Pays : 'The Baldwins' Arrives on TLC

Hilaria tricked you into talking about her. Plus: Tom Arnold speaks to us.

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00:51:58  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
The Strange, Addictive Spectacle of Onijah Robinson

The Strange, Addictive Spectacle of Onijah Robinson

The 'most internet' story of 2025. Plus: Hans Zimmer scores the Saudi anthem.


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00:51:03  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
GPT Voice - True Companion Or Shaping A Generation of Loners?

GPT Voice - True Companion Or Shaping A Generation of Loners?

The insidious abyss of ChatGPT's voice mode, and the terrifying prospect of reanimated brains. 

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00:49:19  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
Australia's Social Media Ban: Brave Or Stupid?

Australia's Social Media Ban: Brave Or Stupid?

The pros, cons and nuances of Australia's ban on social media for under 16s.

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01:17:16  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
TikTok's Back, But It's Not Business As Usual...

TikTok's Back, But It's Not Business As Usual...

Did the short-lived TikTok ban unleash a geopolitical domino effect?



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01:01:56  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
A DPTMer is Born:: Reasons For TikTok BAN Aren't What You Thought.

A DPTMer is Born:: Reasons For TikTok BAN Aren't What You Thought.

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00:27:37  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Hilaria Baldwin - Secret Marketing Genius?

Hilaria Baldwin - Secret Marketing Genius?

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?

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01:08:43  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
DPTM Christmas Special / 2024 Wrapped

DPTM Christmas Special / 2024 Wrapped

Looking Back, Was 'Brat Summer' meaningless? Is Spotify Wrapped broken? And how did Bubba Gump Shrimp last this long? 

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01:17:43  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
RayGun: It's Over

RayGun: It's Over

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?…

00:55:10  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Chatbot Beat My Doctor - Are Healthcare Costs About to Plummet?

Chatbot Beat My Doctor - Are Healthcare Costs About to Plummet?

Is ChatGPT Better Than A Doctor? How Come There's A Guinness Shortage? What Is The Word Of The Year?

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00:51:31  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
The 'Wicked' Press Tour Is Hollyweird's Death Spiral :: The Secrets Of Cutting Edge Cosmetic Surgery

The 'Wicked' Press Tour Is Hollyweird's Death Spiral :: The Secrets Of Cutting Edge Cosmetic Surgery

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?!

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01:00:20  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Blocked For Trolling a Beef Industry Exec on LinkedIn

Blocked For Trolling a Beef Industry Exec on LinkedIn

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 th…

00:53:28  |   Mon 25 Nov 2024
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