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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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London Technology Film Music Tv Society & Culture Tv & Film Comedy Philosophy
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
229
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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#89 -Don't Praise The Machine, Let's Chat Instead!

#89 -Don't Praise The Machine, Let's Chat Instead!

In this episode, we explore the wacky world of ChatGPT, the newest language model on the block. With its impressive ability to generate human-like text, ChatGPT is quickly becoming the go-to tool for…
00:53:49  |   Mon 12 Dec 2022
#88 - In A World

#88 - In A World

This week, the podbrothers trace the decline of movie trailer voiceovers, the rise of digitally-assisted eavesdropping and Australia's colonial history; and Al wins the lottery.

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00:46:09  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
#87 - The Jaw of Attraction

#87 - The Jaw of Attraction

This week, the podbrothers pasodoble their way through facial toning exercises, ballroom politics and Nordic normcore, and make time to respond to some delightful DPTMer feedback.

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00:41:53  |   Mon 28 Nov 2022
#86 - The Gospel According to Mark(y Mark)

#86 - The Gospel According to Mark(y Mark)

This week, the podbrothers dissect pious celebrity endorsements, unsubscribing hacks and marathon puffers.

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00:42:08  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
#85 - Playback Politeness

#85 - Playback Politeness

This week Al and John meditate on time-compressed conversations, breakfast nooks of the rich and famous and catchy country classics; and share some brilliant insights from the Don't Praiser community…
00:51:08  |   Mon 14 Nov 2022
#84 - Pandora's Omelette

#84 - Pandora's Omelette

This week, the podbrothers take on digital assistants, augmented Ubers, the latest cinematic juggernaut and James Corden's deepening woes.

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00:41:03  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
#83 - 1-900-SCHPLARG

#83 - 1-900-SCHPLARG

This week, the podbrothers call into a neglected nook of tech history, and Al comes clean about his struggle with the white stuff.

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00:40:16  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
#82 - Corden Blues

#82 - Corden Blues

This week, the podbrothers examine the blow-up at Balthazar, a late 90s folk rock masterpiece, the emergence of DPTM merch and the potential of social sliders.  

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00:44:19  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
#81 - I Don’t Know What’s Real At All Anymore

#81 - I Don’t Know What’s Real At All Anymore

This week, Al and John look at long haul flying, highlights of the Tempelhof kitchen and fake faces.

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00:32:11  |   Mon 17 Oct 2022
#80 - Ich Bin Ein Don’t Praiser

#80 - Ich Bin Ein Don’t Praiser

 This week, a very special IN-PERSON episode, recorded at DPTM’s legendary Tempelhof studios.

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00:44:06  |   Mon 10 Oct 2022
#79 - Creaking on Sunshine

#79 - Creaking on Sunshine

This week, John and Al speak on musical alter egos, floral friends, Caledonian adventures and slang trends.

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00:44:06  |   Mon 03 Oct 2022
#78 - Comedy Bonus

#78 - Comedy Bonus

This week, Al and John consider east end adventures, subpar rock star sexts and real fast runners.

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00:37:31  |   Mon 26 Sep 2022
#77 - Now That's What I Call A Hot Schplarg

#77 - Now That's What I Call A Hot Schplarg

This week, John and Al pore over decaffeinating, the magic of the Emmys, the passing of Her Majesty and Melbourne street art royalty.

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00:42:27  |   Mon 19 Sep 2022
#76 - Ploofman’s Platter

#76 - Ploofman’s Platter

This week, Al and John contemplate luxurious staples, Apple updates and the public proliferation of ploofing.

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00:40:09  |   Mon 12 Sep 2022
#75 - Flirtual Insanity

#75 - Flirtual Insanity

This week, the podbrothers don their haptic codpieces and explore metaverse courtship, midlife musical exploration and pastry hustles.

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00:46:52  |   Mon 05 Sep 2022
#74 - Yes, My Gatekeeper

#74 - Yes, My Gatekeeper

This week, John and Al talk Australian folk heroes, Shaq attacks and an exciting new DPTM partnership.

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00:36:16  |   Mon 29 Aug 2022
#73 - Birthday Beans

#73 - Birthday Beans

This week, Al celebrates a momentous birthday, and John tries to get Real.

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00:40:01  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
#72 - Topes and Dreams

#72 - Topes and Dreams

This week, the podbrothers pore over a German-Australian mystery, emotional emojis, hippy enclaves and of course, Eiffel 65.

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00:38:26  |   Mon 15 Aug 2022
#71 - Hulks In Law

#71 - Hulks In Law

 This week, a flying visit to the podbrothers’ state of origin; and a post-mortem analysis of a rare Hollywood misstep.

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00:39:45  |   Mon 08 Aug 2022
#70 - The Return of the Somerton Man

#70 - The Return of the Somerton Man

This week, the podbrothers revisit one of the great mysteries of our time.

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00:45:05  |   Mon 01 Aug 2022
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