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The Program audio series

A Science Fiction , Fiction and Drama podcast Explicit

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About the show

A science fiction 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 "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), "Four ways to stop your system from freezing" (drama), "Contemporary Cube Theory" (academic lecture), "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Overclocking" (adventure), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history). New episodes take time but are coming out regularly. Speed up the process by becoming a supporter at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to listen ad-free and get subscriber-exclusive episodes (including a behind-the-scenes companion series). Visit www.programaudioseries.com for more info. Our current favourite review: "The Program is more than an audio drama ("radio drama" if you're old school) - it’s a thought experiment examining the tradeoffs between different economic and political systems (capitalism, socialism, communism, hybrid models) challenging the listener with an uncomfortable question: Would you rather live in a free society, or a fair one? The show uses speculative sociology to blur the line between utopia and dystopia, making listeners question their own reality (literally - some stories are set in a simulation). But for all its big ideas, the series never forgets the emotional core that makes it resonate. This is smart, grounded, slice-of-life sci-fi in the tradition of Octavia Butler, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ted Chiang, and Black Mirror - and all hail the algorithm that recommended it!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

Decompiling The Program: Abandonware [INTRO + NEWS ABOUT THE SHOW]

8 min

While IMS and the rest of the crew are hard at work getting episode 40 of The Program into your feeds, treat yourself to Decompiling The Program - a companion series that examines the making of each individual episode of the show! In episode 9 of Decompiling The Program, Jacq and IMS greet a special guest: Christien Ledroit, the show's composer. Listen to the whole episode by becoming a paid member at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries Doing so will also get you all the other Decompiling The Program episodes, ad-free early access to The Program audio series, and all the other subscriber-exclusive material: Bonus episodes Random number generator, Counterprogramming, Prisoners of their own devices, and Software end of lifeThree Jakob's notebook episodesSombrero blanco, sombrero negro, a bonus story from ep 2Extra scene from ep 26Three Program music videos All of this for as little as TWO DOLLARS per month - and just in time to celebrate the return of The Program with episode 40 coming out in a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single source of truth

1 hr 4 min

A candid view into the most dangerous algorithm of them all - the one that tells the truth. Visit programaudioseries.com/39-single-source-of-truth for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Ben Puckey. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 20 Cheat code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[INTRO] Jakob's notebook: The Promised Planet

8 min

When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Kaptain Kat. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Decompiling The Program: Abandonware [INTRO + NEWS ABOUT THE SHOW]

8 min

While IMS and the rest of the crew are hard at work getting episode 40 of The Program into your feeds, treat yourself to Decompiling The Program - a companion series that examines the making of each individual episode of the show! In episode 9 of Decompiling The Program, Jacq and IMS greet a special guest: Christien Ledroit, the show's composer. Listen to the whole episode by becoming a paid member at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries Doing so will also get you all the other Decompiling The Program episodes, ad-free early access to The Program audio series, and all the other subscriber-exclusive material: Bonus episodes Random number generator, Counterprogramming, Prisoners of their own devices, and Software end of lifeThree Jakob's notebook episodesSombrero blanco, sombrero negro, a bonus story from ep 2Extra scene from ep 26Three Program music videos All of this for as little as TWO DOLLARS per month - and just in time to celebrate the return of The Program with episode 40 coming out in a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single source of truth

1 hr 4 min

A candid view into the most dangerous algorithm of them all - the one that tells the truth. Visit programaudioseries.com/39-single-source-of-truth for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Ben Puckey. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 20 Cheat code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[INTRO] Jakob's notebook: The Promised Planet

8 min

When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Kaptain Kat. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Program Shows of Accolade: Absolutely No Adventures, Remnants & The World to Come

27 min

Sample three more fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Absolutely No Adventures Remnants The World to Come Two other comedies mentioned: Spaceships Human-B-Gon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contemporary Cube Theory

1 hr 22 min

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. Visit programaudioseries.com/37-contemporary-cube-theory/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Check out Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature at modesofthoughtpodcast.com for more pseudoarchaeological lectures and alternative history stories. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Erin McConnell. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 32 All unsaved progress will be lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hard fork

50 min

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, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Dad full of hope. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 25 Planned obsolescence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Random number generator [FREE bonus episode]

1 min

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. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free trial period

1 hr 5 min

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. Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-III for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Comrade Larsky. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 18 Killer app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion

16 min

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, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Kevin Cope. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 29 Infinite loop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[INTRO] Software end of life

6 min

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 a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All unsaved progress will be lost

1 hr 16 min

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 full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Adriane Reesey. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 23 Overclocking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not safe for work

28 min

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 Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 33 Software end of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes

40 min

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 show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 9 Right align, justify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infinite loop

21 min

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, and list of references. The Program salutes withoutrealtor.com for sponsoring this episode. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Tim Franklin. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 16 Force eject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Memory leak

56 min

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, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 24 Discreet optimization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the blink of A.I.

22 min

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 the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 37 Contemporary Cube Theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to keep device drivers from crashing

35 min

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 transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Bonus content includes an extra scene cut from this episode. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Hendrik Richter. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 31 Not safe for work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Planned obsolescence

1 hr 0 min

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 references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 11 Motherboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discreet optimization

42 min

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 transcript, credits, and list of references. Find Peak Salvation at peaksalvation.com Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 1 You had me at Hello World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overclocking

1 hr 34 min

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 references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Lorenz Thor. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 32 All unsaved progress will be lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[INTRO] Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business

5 min

Humans are not alone in the universe - they’re just really unpleasant to be around. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homepage not found

37 min

Building fusion reactors and interplanetary spaceships is easy. What's hard is getting a permit from the local Planning and Housing Committee. Visit programaudioseries.com/21-homepage-not-found/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Take the quiz after listening to the episode at programaudioseries.com/quiz Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Tim Franklin. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 10 My Turing-complete life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheat code

51 min

An online dating company invents the ultimate compatibility algorithm. One thousand years later there’s still a debate if it was a good idea. Visit programaudioseries.com/20-cheat-code/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Still hungry? Check out Midnight Burger for another tasty fiction podcast! Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Tim Franklin. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abandonware

54 min

In a world in which science is fostered by benevolent spirits, a scientist begins to question the existence of spirits, their benevolence, and the world. Visit programaudioseries.com/19-abandonware for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes Shock Clock for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Hendrik Richter. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 27 In the blink of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Killer app

43 min

A police statement of [REDACTED] social media moderator after committing a crime witnessed by 1.8 billion people. Visit programaudioseries.com/18-killer-app for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes BeeLine Reader for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Tim Franklin. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 30 You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Create, Read, Update, Delete

38 min

A computer programmer hacks his way into a parallel simulation, allowing him to conduct the ultimate A/B test. Visit programaudioseries.com/17-create-read-update-delete/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes Atlas Authority for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Adriane Reesey. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 7 Move past and break things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Force eject

17 min

When the most intelligent AI in existence starts building an even more intelligent AI, people need to decide whether to trust it or turn it off. Visit programaudioseries.com/16-force-eject/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 34 Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you see is what you get

49 min

A boy and a girl come across a laptop that calculates the optimal life path… And realize they need to leave each other to make it happen. Visit programaudioseries.com/15-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Hendrik Richter. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 19 Abandonware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More parrot than predator

17 min

Some people believe God created Himself. Others are of the opinion He was created by a junior dev and a mid-level manager. Visit programaudioseries.com/14-more-parrot-than-predator/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Chris Smith. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 21 Homepage not found. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This AI not to be used to fabricate paperclips

41 min

A sport betting startup creates the world's first sentient AI referee and all bets are off. Visit programaudioseries.com/13-this-AI-not-to-be-used-to-fabricate-paperclips/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Christopher Bortz. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 39 Single source of truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[INTRO] Jakob's notebook: Quit without saving

9 min

You never forget your first alien invasion. Short story found with three different endings. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherboard

35 min

We thought HAL 9000 would take us to the stars. Instead we employed it as a babysitter. Visit programaudioseries.com/11-motherboard/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 8 Parent-child processing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Turing-complete life

50 min

What would you do if you encountered a startup that literally sells you the future? Visit programaudioseries.com/10-my-turing-complete-life/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Andrew Hoover. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 26 How to stop device drivers from crashing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right align, justify

51 min

A therapist is tasked with the most consequential gig of her life – to treat her fiancé's killer. Featuring the story of two pills. Visit programaudioseries.com/9-right-align-justify/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 3 White Algorithm's burden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parent-child processing

33 min

An exploration of a relationship between a daughter and a father… After the fact he’s been paid to play the part of her dad for 15 years came to light. Visit programaudioseries.com/8-parent-child-processing/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 15 What you see is what you get. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Move past and break things

48 min

A man discovers a way to message himself in the past, threatening his entire future. Visit programaudioseries.com/7-move-past-and-break-things/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Episode art by Carlos Da Costa, sponsored by Kevin Cope. Sponsor a future artwork at programaudioseries.com/art. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 36 Hard fork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White hat, black hat

43 min

A story of a war criminal who chooses the losing side and thrives and a war hero who joins the winners but doesn’t find victory. Visit programaudioseries.com/6-white-hat-black-hat/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Bonus content includes a side story connected to this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 35 Free trial period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White Algorithm's burden - part III

40 min

Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 3 of 3. Visit programaudioseries.com/5-white-algorithms-burden-part-III/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 37 Contemporary Cube Theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White Algorithm's burden - part II

41 min

Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 2 of 3. Visit programaudioseries.com/4-white-algorithms-burden-part-II/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White Algorithm's burden - part I

44 min

Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 1 of 3. Visit programaudioseries.com/3-white-algorithms-burden-part-I/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four ways to stop your system from freezing

47 min

Imagine you could get sentenced to death through downvoting. Listen to a survivor tell her harrowing story. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/2-four-ways-to-stop-your-system-from-freezing/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 7 Move past and break things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You had me at "Hello World"

43 min

Set during the biggest revolution in history, the opening episode recounts a much more important story: that of a summer love lost. Visit programaudioseries.com/1-you-had-me-at-hello-world/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably enjoy ep 2 Four ways to stop your system from freezing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Program comes for us all

1 min

Trailer for the series. Click here if you don’t know where to start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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