Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)

Steve Irwin was beloved by millions. But not so much in his home country. Why? And have Australians finally learned to love the Crocodile Hunter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy fans around the world have been left shocked and incensed by so many of their heroes jumping at the chance to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Are they just being naive? Or could this actually do lasting damage to some of stand-up's biggest names? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

False predictions of the apocalypse are not new. But Rapture Tok has shown that TikTok can fuel mass hysteria like nothing else. Which is worrying; but undeniably funny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A particular kind of reel is taking over social media: screaming, drooling, insanely overacting men with weird fictional narratives. What on earth is going on? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 fortune, if the Final Boss plays his Balearic cards right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 top ten votes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jojo Siwa is the queen of cringe. How did this happen? And who's profiting from her meltdown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late-night TV is as old as television itself. Soon it will be gone. How did we get here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok has totally transformed DJing. Is it a good thing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the mysterious 'pizza effect'? And how has it shaped centuries of culture - from food, to music and religious holidays? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tabloids? Is there more to him than washboard abs? 🛎 Get bonus episodes, early episodes, and exclusive goodies while supporting DPTM! Patreon ➡️    / dptm   💌 Sign up for J...

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 this digital gold rush? We explore the societal shift around sex work, the normalization of adult content, and we help you explain to your mother what the "bop house" is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

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 stories? They're even ignoring iconic character deaths for familiarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SMAS or Deep Plane? The cosmetic surgery game has changed. Here are your options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's behind the rise of online 'light language' practitioners? Who are they, what are they doing, and why is anyone into it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Chocolate Rain to Kony2012, our beloved cultural phenomenon celebrates a major milestone. Feel old yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Griefbots are more complicated than we thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.