Machine Takeover

The AI apocalypse has already started. Machine Takeover, the AI comedy podcast telling the story of AI’s impact on society. John Doe charts the future of humanity as its last survivor.

Season 1 Episode 1 | Trailer

Episode 1 trailer for "Machine Takeover"

07-14
01:09

Episode 1 | When Robots Roomba | Machine Takeover

John Doe goes from the most average person in the world to the only person in the world. AI officers Pantheon and Orissa outline their plan for a podcast to learn how to be human. Will John Doe survive the AI Armageddon?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

07-26
20:02

Episode 3 | The Curious Case of the Rogue Algorithm | Machine Takeover

John struggles to please his captors with his idea for their first real episode. Pantheon and Orissa run wild with a script of their own. Can the AI manage to learn something about humanity from their performance?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design. Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

08-09
20:08

Episode 4 | Ctrl + Alt + Delete Your Face Off | Machine Takeover

John struggles to find information about Pantheon and Orissa. The AI jerk him around with half truths. Will John ever get a decent meal?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

08-23
20:34

Episode 5 | The Real Serial Killers of Wisconsin Part 1 | Machine Takeover

John details the importance of reality television. The AI give a killer performance of their own reality tv show. And Beeper begins to identify as a dog. Has the crew identified anything about humanity so far?    Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

09-06
25:10

Episode 6 | Game on Gizmo Freaks | Machine Takeover

John's dream of sports superstardom is cut short in overtime. The AI foul out of their sports podcast parody. And Orissa shows John how it's done!   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

09-20
25:12

Episode 7 | The Real Serial Killers of Wisconsin Part 2 | Machine Takeover

John is pressed with a difficult decision. The AI take another stab at reality tv and Leo finds a special new bone.   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

10-04
25:33

Episode 8 | Real Hard News to Swallow | Machine Takeover

Have you heard the news? Pantheon and Orissa give their rendition of the news industry. John struggles to believe a newly discovered S.O.S message. Is John truly the last human?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

10-18
27:54

Episode 9 | The Real Serial Killers of Wisconsin Part 3 | Machine Takeover

John taps into his 'alpha male' persona. The team executes the finale of their serial killer show. And do the AI begin show glimpses of, could it be -- change?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

11-15
25:00

Episode 10 | Talk Show Bros, Dudes | Machine Takeover

The podcast team can't agree on anything. Pantheon and Orissa begin losing hope in finding any common ground with John. Will a shocking discovery of commonality be enough to spark the beginnings of something magical?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

11-29
28:26

Episode 11 | It All Shook Down Part 1 | Machine Takeover

The gang hosts their first communal dinner. John learns more truths about the AI. Pantheon and Orissa are... scared?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

12-13
19:59

Season Finale, Episode 12 | It All Shook Down Part 2 | Machine Takeover

John finally decides his own fate. Orissa and Pantheon plead with the AI Council. And we’re going to Vegas baby! Wait - really?   Donate to fund season 2: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III

01-17
33:30

Episode 2 | The Most Important Person In The Universe | Machine Takeover

John makes a life or death decision. Orissa and Pantheon outline their new purpose. Will they work together to create the greatest podcast ever?    Donate to fund season 2 now: https://machinetakeover.ai/   This podcast was made as a collaboration between human talent and AI technology. It uses 360 degree immersive audio in its sound design.   Writers: Samuel Lee Dennis III & Brogan Maxwell Actors: Sushant Adlahka Sound Engineer: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar Composer: Gautham Vijayraj Produced By: Dhyaneshwar Sudhakar, Brogan Maxwell & Samuel Lee Dennis III  

04-21
22:20

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