Alexander Holland & John Maloney
Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)
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
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Latest episode
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#68 - C:\DPTM\ep_68.exe 18.07.2022 38:20
This week, John spreads some more American honey, and Al spins some beloved vintage classics: Will Smith, gen z linguistics and the state of modern cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#67 - Concrete Jungle Where Pods Are Made Of 12.07.2022 42:31
This week, the very first in-person DPTM, live from the biggest apple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#66 - Diamond Boy 04.07.2022 40:16
This week Al and John bring you some highly refined conversation about the future of a computer’s imagination as well as look at a funky fresh Vietnamese jeweller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#65 - 20th Century Silver Fox 27.06.2022 47:30
This week, John and Al cover developmental milestones, tycoon trysts, dystopian domes and gen z jargon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#64 - Biff Tech 20.06.2022 42:36
This week, Al and John traverse life imitating cast, sentient machines, fasting tips and traps, the burden of chores, discomfiting encounters and John’s upcoming performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#63 - Breathe With Jar Jar Binks 13.06.2022 41:57
This week, John and Al ponder old Jedi marketing tricks, special musical guests and the decline of deep dish dining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#62 - The Video Store Special 06.06.2022 52:16
This week, come in for a browse, grab yourself a new release and make it a DPTM night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#61 - Roll Credits 30.05.2022 42:33
This week, Al and John talk jarring film endings, and extend an olive branch to the thirst trap commentariat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#60 - Handsome Neville 23.05.2022 44:46
This week, DPTM goes viral; and the podbrothers talk muscles, musical challenges and fizzy mishaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#59 - Dinosaur on the menu 16.05.2022 40:47
This week John pods from the top end of Australia while Al CONFESSES and ENDS CAREER in UNPRECEDENTED BETRAYAL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#58 - Can I leave that with you? 09.05.2022 44:58
This week, Al does a digital cleanse and John completes a spiritual journey. (See episode 54 for the origin story.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#57 - Conflict onions 02.05.2022 44:30
This week, Al and John ponder vegetable facts, the life-changing magic of unfollowing, forensic pop and the ongoing fallout from the ‘slap heard round the world’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#56 - Honey, I Schplarged the Kids 26.04.2022 44:04
This week, John and Al talk punk, pigeon toes, neighbourhood superheroes and overripe comedy trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#55 - Slip of the Tongue 18.04.2022 47:12
This week, Al comes to the rescue with another Dutchy’s Hot Tip; and the podbrothers relive childhood radio days with help from a friend o’ the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#54 - The Art of Almost Touching 11.04.2022 52:50
This week, Al and John consider crossing over, street art serendipity and pubic performance art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#53 - Moon Mask 05.04.2022 28:50
This week, Al and John celebrate the Oscars and respond to some scholastic fan mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#52 - Bonne Workversaire 28.03.2022 42:42
This week, Al and John interrogate LinkedIn culture and settle into the departure lounge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#51 - Just Go In 22.03.2022 47:43
This week, John and Al consider aliens, athletic feats, cows in the metaverse, linguistic innovations and internal monologues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#50 - The 50th Episode Spectacular 15.03.2022 49:14
This week, John and Al celebrate a milestone, reflect on their body of work and hear from some beloved friends and fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#49 - Pepperoni Hawk’s Pro Skater 07.03.2022 41:11
This week, Al and John reflect on Al’s impending marathon, DPTM’s literary pretensions, singing lessons, and the Sisyphean nature of kickflips and school socks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#48 - Busey Pageant 01.03.2022 56:59
This week, John goes back to university in more ways than one; Al teaches you to manage your information diet and escape the machine; and the podbrothers analyse anthropomorphic apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#47 - Turn on, tune in, hop out 21.02.2022 59:06
This week, Al and John investigate sonic psyops and beastly experiments. Shownotes: The Man Who Wanted to be a Goat : https://youtu.be/-IPub-Fipz8 Manuel Noriega's Favorite Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ssB--7GJVy9mgGTxBXhJD50gkR25qkB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#46 - Prince Soundcheck Japan 14.02.2022 45:42
This week, John and Al discuss pantslessness, Bluetooth mishaps, cinematic zingers, Welsh news and the world’s most famous half-time show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#45 - For Sale: Trombone, Never Played 07.02.2022 45:54
This week, Al and John examine the surprising volatility of online community groups, the mania of Tiktok live streams and the charm of esoteric magazines - and find time to renew their feud with Redfoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#44 - Low Five 31.01.2022 51:13
This week, John and Al reflect on cardboard ephemera, alpha etiquette and Gaelic gabber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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