Alexander Holland & John Maloney

Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)

Comedy EN ↓ 268 episodes

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 hello@dptm.org or find us on IG @dont_...

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Alexander Holland & John Maloney

Episodes

#143 - Puzzle Prodigy & Prompted Pop Progress 08.01.2024 1:17:22

This week the podbrothers find out that music generated from simple text prompts is more advanced than you thought, and NES Tetris has a new young champion some 35 years after its initial release. FIND US NOW ON YOUTUBE!!! https://www.youtube.com/@DontPraiseTheMachinePod and subscribe to the newsletter www.dptm.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#142 - The Annual Holiday Schplargtacular 25.12.2023 53:32

It's that time of year again. The boys close out the year strong and look towards 2024 to bag more wins with the DPTM community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#141 - Live from Adelaide 18.12.2023 42:30

This week for the first time, the podbrothers are both recording in person in the spiritual home of the podcast as they discuss the benefits of skate-culture in 2023 and how baby boomers interact with their phones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#140 - Cut Copy Kiedis 12.12.2023 41:46

This week, in DPTM’s first ever Melbourne/Adelaide broadcast, the podbrothers rap about the musical mayhem of AI-generated covers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#139 - Turn Those Machines Back On 04.12.2023 46:21

This week, the podbrothers ponder old-school pranksters in a new world, and the ethics and etiquette of the pub quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#138 - Kanban Fever 27.11.2023 54:45

This week, the podbrothers step off their news cycles for an informative walk through the mall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#137 - Ralpher On The Roof 20.11.2023 50:13

This week, the podbrothers consider a nauseous interloper and the sound of silence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#136 - Commentlord 13.11.2023 39:45

This week, the podbrothers talk comment thread glory, and scams ancient and modern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#135 - The Discover Dilemma 06.11.2023 43:34

This week, John indulges in immersive theatre and Al queues up a perplexing Spotify trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#134 - Memoirs of a Jada 30.10.2023 51:02

This week, the podbrothers marvel at a driverless milestone, and a worthy contender for memoir of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#133 - The Production Room 23.10.2023 42:37

This week, the podbrothers discuss DPTM's digital renaissance, and John enjoys a truly novel medical experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#132 - Breads of a Feather 16.10.2023 35:31

This week, the podbrothers get a bilingual brain boost, a burst of bittersweetness and a mouthful of feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#131 - My Neck, My Back, My New Fjallraven Pack 09.10.2023 44:13

This week, the podbrothers discuss a cracking craze and the newest airport novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#130 - Chasing The Rainbolt 02.10.2023 45:54

This week, Al finds a new internet hero, and John ponders an oddly shallow deepfake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#129 - Marathons and Mambos 25.09.2023 44:51

This week, the podbrothers reflects on Al's athletic triumph and a curious source of literary inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#128 - Frasier On Ice 18.09.2023 45:31

This week, the podbrothers consider another 90s reboot and a baffling moment in TV history, and Alexander gorges his way to triumph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#127 - BlackRockin’ Beats 11.09.2023 38:19

This week, the podbrothers talk in-flight emergencies and the big business of music catalogues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#126 - Tomb of the Axolotl 04.09.2023 51:11

This week, the podbrothers enjoy a fortuitous reunion, smuggle some new 'casting hardware and unpack an emerging marketing trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#125 - A Hard Day's Nightcore 28.08.2023 35:34

This week, the podbrothers practise some audience allyship and consider the rise of nightcore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#124 - B-Grade Beatmatchers 21.08.2023 44:09

This week, the podbrothers wax lyrical about the celebrity DJ phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#123 - Spring Roll Mountain 14.08.2023 39:49

This week, the podbrothers ponder auditory illusions and social media milestones, and ChatGPT wrings its hands once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#122 - The Tail of Toco 07.08.2023 43:00

This week, the podbrothers consider fresh new looks, Baldwin books and a canine caper with a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#121 - Dolls' Digest 31.07.2023 43:18

This week, the podbrothers conduct some market research, and take a Barbie-inspired look at doll digestion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#120 - The Nanny Strikes Again 24.07.2023 46:55

This week, the podbrethren consider nannies on strike and an explosive double bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#119 - Get Him To The Therapist 17.07.2023 44:55

This week, the podbrothers reflect on pushy museum guests and celebrity therapy speak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.