Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)

Looking Back, Was 'Brat Summer' meaningless? Is Spotify Wrapped broken? And how did Bubba Gump Shrimp last this long?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? You bet they did! Join us as we unpack Ray Gun's cringey attempts at damage control, her bizarre insistence that she's not in it for the money, and the Streisand Effect in all its glory. Plus, we'll e...

Is ChatGPT Better Than A Doctor? How Come There's A Guinness Shortage? What Is The Word Of The Year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 the items they are trying to save money on in this year's Black Friday Sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podbrothers unpack the bizarre events leading to athlete Camille Herron's downfall, and the psychology of being caught in a lie. Plus: ChatGPT knows all about your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk the return of Raygun. What's her strategy? Will it work? How do society and the media come to grips with celebrity meme born of failure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- Go deep on Lily Allen's OnlyFans feet pic fortune. What are the economics, ethics and implications of a musician making an income from images of her toes? - Take a swig of Soylent, Silicon Valley's iconic meal replacement drink. How did it come to be, and where's it at these days? - Profile the tech-savvy rizzler of the Trump family, Barron - and his soon-to-be sister-in-law Kimberly Guilfoyle....

This week, the podbrothers tackle A.I. vs artists - from the recent petition signed by over 10k creatives (including some Hollywood heavyweights) to the dilemma of '10 Drunk Cigarettes'. Plus, Alexander's encounter with the McDonald's kiosk screen.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John and Al take in a monster truck rally, remember a Rob Reiner/Stephen King classic and get scammed by Tibetan throat-singers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podbrothers wonder about memory and forgetting, airplane R 18+ film mishaps and the sudden cheugy-ness of Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to say goodbye to airplane boredom (and maybe your privacy) as Elon Musk's Starlink promises internet EVERYWHERE! 🤯 In this episode of Don't Praise the Machine, your hosts Alex and John unpack the wild world of satellite internet and the implications of a constantly connected world. • From Amazon tribes to airplane cabins, Starlink is poised to revolutionize how (and where) we use the i...

This week, the podbrothers cover Google's new A.I.-generated podcast tool, the AFL Grand Final, Diddy's downfall, the Berlin Marathon, Frankie Valli's spate of unsettling performances and Five Guys' ingenious marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers discuss the mysterious explosion of fast food prices, Australia's possible claim to auto-tune history, and a midlife marketing crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers address some key differences in boomer vs younger generation phone use; get nostalgic about famine events and share some huge news.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers investigate the scary/fun potential of new satellite technology, analyse Raygun's latest moves and try to remember a time before ChatGPT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify decides what cheesy music is on your behalf, the ISS stranded astronauts facing space madness and who has joined the 250 miles high club? 🛰️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers do a deep dive into celebrity clone theory, and mourn Bennifer's divorce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a final deep dive into the Olympics, from Raygun's legacy to the ultra-weird sport of racewalking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Dr Raygun breaks the internet. The podbrothers explore the performance seen round the world; Dr Raygun's academic career; and the way we've come to deal with public misfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a DPTM Olympic deep dive - the decline of the Games, defunct sports, breakdancing and Olympic animals, Nikki Webster, Kraftwerk and John's Paralympic dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers talk humans vs robots in the arts; a leaked pic feud; Australian childhood fame, and telltale signs that ChatGPT wrote the scientific paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers puzzle over the hits and misses of A.I. language modeling and the persistence of old tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the podbrothers discuss Elder (Brandon) Flowers, the rise and fall of Nespresso and 90s slang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, John goes to Singapore to contemplate the future of caning technology; and the podbrothers contemplate Will Smith's attempted comeback, the reappearance of Axel Foley and the romantic repurposing of facial recognition platform PimEyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.