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The Program audio series

A sci-fi anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity called the Program. Each episode is a self-contained story focusing on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. Best rated episodes include "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Planned obsolescence" (drama), "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history). New stories take time but are coming out regularly. Become a supporter at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to listen ad-free and get subscriber-exclusive episodes. Visit www.programaudioseries.com for more goodies.

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Fiction Drama Science Fiction Ai
Update frequency
every 45 days
Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
42
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Contemporary Cube Theory

Contemporary Cube Theory

For centuries, humanity has been building monolithic structures known as the Cubes. Today, we finally get a glimpse into their construction - delivered by academic lecture and first hand account.


Visi…

01:20:35  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Hard fork

Hard fork

When a simulation discovers a way to copy itself and have people choose their reality, one man fights to keep his family together.


Visit programaudioseries.com/36-hard-fork/ for full transcript, credi…

00:50:17  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Random number generator [FREE bonus episode]

Random number generator [FREE bonus episode]

Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE to listen to this episode. You'll also get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgr…
00:01:50  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
Free trial period (3rd instalment)

Free trial period (3rd instalment)

Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who.


This is the third out of three instalments. Listen to the f…

00:28:52  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
Free trial period (2nd instalment)

Free trial period (2nd instalment)

Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who.


This is the second out of three instalments. Listen to the …

00:19:50  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Free trial period (1st instalment)

Free trial period (1st instalment)

Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who.


This is the first out of three instalments. Listen to the f…

00:21:31  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion

Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion

A collection of didactic micro stories from the far future. Presented with Decoders' commentary.


Visit programaudioseries.com/34-stories-of-denial-despair-and-devotion for full transcript, credits, an…

00:16:19  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Software end of life INTRO

Software end of life INTRO

The question in the past was whether you believed in God. The question now is whether God believes in you.


This is an intro to the bonus episode made for Program supporters. Become a supporter yoursel…

00:06:45  |   Fri 09 Aug 2024
All unsaved progress will be lost

All unsaved progress will be lost

When a beloved System Administrator suddenly disappears, a poor stonemason embarks on a lifelong quest to preserve her memory.


Visit programaudioseries.com/32-all-unsaved-progress-will-be-lost/ for fu…

01:16:56  |   Wed 29 May 2024
Not safe for work

Not safe for work

The good news is that God exists. The bad news is that He's a libertarian.


Visit programaudioseries.com/31-not-safe-for-work/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references.


Join the show's Patre…

00:28:20  |   Wed 24 Jan 2024
The Program Shows of Accolade: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature, Wireland Ranch & Gospels of the Flood

The Program Shows of Accolade: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature, Wireland Ranch & Gospels of the Flood

Sample three other fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites:


Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature

Wirela…

00:26:35  |   Wed 06 Dec 2023
You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes

You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes

Superman exists... And he's been through Guantanamo.


Visit programaudioseries.com/30-you-dont-have-sufficient-privileges-to-make-changes/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references.


Join the …

00:40:43  |   Wed 08 Nov 2023
Infinite loop

Infinite loop

Ambitious amusement park engineers take up the ultimate challenge - to assemble a roller coaster ride lasting for 5 days.


Visit programaudioseries.com/29-infinite-loop/ for full transcript, credits, a…

00:21:06  |   Wed 20 Sep 2023
Memory leak

Memory leak

A woman who never met her father is invited to meet a simulation of him - discovering he’s not the dream dad she envisioned.


Visit programaudioseries.com/28-memory-leak for full transcript, credits, a…

00:56:47  |   Wed 24 May 2023
In the blink of A.I.

In the blink of A.I.

Life is universe experiencing itself.


Visit https://programaudioseries.com/27-in-the-blink-of-AI for full transcript, credits, and list of references.


This episode has been sponsored by Matterless.


Join…

00:22:23  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
How to keep device drivers from crashing

How to keep device drivers from crashing

Two autonomous vehicles about to crash and trying to decide which one is carrying passengers more worthy of salvation.


Visit programaudioseries.com/26-how-to-keep-device-drivers-from-crashing for full…

00:35:23  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
Planned obsolescence

Planned obsolescence

Facing an imminent calamity, an elderly Indigenous man shares his memories with an AI of a child.


Visit programaudioseries.com/25-planned-obsolescence/ for full transcript, credits, and list of refere…

01:00:07  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
Discreet optimization

Discreet optimization

In a society in which every move is tracked, an elderly couple is recording a message for their daughter who disappeared without a trace.


Visit programaudioseries.com/24-discreet-optimization for full…

00:42:08  |   Wed 26 Oct 2022
Overclocking

Overclocking

A group of characters in a disintegrating simulation embark on a journey to the literal end of the world.


Visit programaudioseries.com/23-overclocking/ for full transcript, credits, and list of refere…

01:34:03  |   Wed 20 Apr 2022
Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business

Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business

Humans are not alone in the universe - they’re just really unpleasant to be around.


Visit programaudioseries.com/22-JN-Antivirus-solutions-for-home-and-business for full transcript, credits, and list …

00:18:53  |   Wed 02 Feb 2022
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