The Program audio series

<p>The Program audio series is a fiction sci-fi anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity called the Program. Each episode is a self-contained story focusing on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. Best rated episodes include "My Turing-complete life" (comedy), "Planned obsolescence" (drama), "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), and "Killer app" (thriller).</p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://www.programaudioseries.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.programaudioseries.com</a> to learn more and get bonus episodes.</p> <a target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href="https://open.acast.com/public/patreon/fanSubscribe/5331184">Get bonus content on Patreon</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Program's 5th anniversary listener survey

Fill out the audience survey and help shape the future of The Program audio series!Three random responders will win a limited edition Program t-shirt.SURVEY LINK: https://programaudioseries.com/survey/The survey will be open for 10 days only, so hurry! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
01:05

Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion

Nature created mankind to understand nature. Mankind created AI to understand mankind.Visit programaudioseries.com/34-stories-of-denial-despair-and-devotion for full transcript, credits, and list of references.Support the show and get ad-free listening & bonus episodes at programaudioseries.com/support/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
23:22

Software end of life INTRO

The question in the past was whether you believed in God. The question now is whether God believes in you.This is an intro to the bonus episode made for Program supporters. Become a supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries ($3/month and up) or by subscribing to the show through Apple Podcasts ($4 per month). If you are in reduced circumstances, listen the intro until the very end for a secret URL that will get you the membership for just $2 (subject to availability). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-09
06:45

All unsaved progress will be lost

Rock is the best friend of man.Visit programaudioseries.com/32-all-unsaved-progress-will-be-lost/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/programaudioseries or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Find more ways to support the show at programaudioseries.com/support/Follow the The Program on socials: reddit / Twitter / YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-29
01:21:24

Not safe for work

The good news is that God exists. The bad news is that He's a libertarian.Visit programaudioseries.com/31-not-safe-for-work/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references.Support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/programaudioseries or subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Find more ways to support the show at programaudioseries.com/support/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-24
31:48

The Program Shows of Accolade: Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature, Wireland Ranch & Gospels of the Flood

Sample three other fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites:Modes of Thought in Anterran LiteratureWireland RanchGospels of the Flood Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-06
26:35

You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes

Superman exists... And he's been through Guantanamo.Visit programaudioseries.com/30-you-dont-have-sufficient-privileges-to-make-changes/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-08
43:21

Infinite loop

“The ultimate roller coaster is built when you send out twenty-four people and they all come back dead. This could be done, you know.” - John Allen, former president of Philadelphia Toboggan CompanyVisit programaudioseries.com/29-infinite-loop/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comThe Program salutes withoutrealtor.com for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-20
23:13

Memory leak

Being admitted to a Memory Bank is a great privilege.Visit programaudioseries.com/28-memory-leak for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-24
58:42

In the blink of A.I.

Life is universe experiencing itself.Visit https://programaudioseries.com/27-in-the-blink-of-AI for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comThis episode has been sponsored by Matterless. Check out Floorcraft: Blasters - their multiplayer AR fighting game (iOS only). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-22
24:40

How to keep device drivers from crashing

What happens under the hood during a stop error.Visit programaudioseries.com/26-how-to-keep-device-drivers-from-crashing for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-25
36:53

Planned obsolescence

Pessimist acknowledges utopian leanings coming face to face with continuity of digital information.Visit programaudioseries.com/25-planned-obsolescence/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-23
01:02:28

Discreet optimization

What do you do when freedom becomes a losing proposition?Visit programaudioseries.com/24-discreet-optimization for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comFind Peak Salvation at peaksalvation.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-26
43:53

Overclocking

Falling in love two weeks before the scheduled end of the world.Visit programaudioseries.com/23-overclocking/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-20
01:34:29

Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business

Humans are not alone in the universe - they’re just really unpleasant to be around.Visit programaudioseries.com/22-JN-Antivirus-solutions-for-home-and-business for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-02
19:11

Homepage not found

Building fusion reactors and interplanetary spaceships is easy. What's hard is getting a permit from the local Planning and Housing Committee.Take the quiz after listening to the episode at programaudioseries.com/quizVisit programaudioseries.com/21-homepage-not-found/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-03
38:32

Cheat code

“We want to make our lovers the happiest in the world, and, failing that, the most miserable.” - Jean de La BruyèreVisit programaudioseries.com/20-cheat-code/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comStill hungry? Check out Midnight Burger for another tasty fiction podcast! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-08
52:47

Abandonware

Don't light a match to search for fire.Visit programaudioseries.com/19-abandonware for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comThe Program salutes Shock Clock for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-11
55:48

Killer app

Providing support to end users.Visit programaudioseries.com/18-killer-app for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comThe Program salutes BeeLine Reader for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-24
43:47

Create, Read, Update, Delete

The ultimate A/B test.Visit programaudioseries.com/17-create-retrieve-update-delete/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Make a donation to keep the show running at programaudioseries.com/support/ or buy some merch at store.programaudioseries.comThe Program salutes Atlas Authority for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-17
38:45

ID29146164

So wonderful. Amazing to have a podcast that is not only so crazy entertaining and scary but also really makes you think.

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Leonardo Terra

Ivan the GOAAAATTT

06-24 Reply

LC

Great 3 part story. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

04-02 Reply

Carey Murphy

Stop Moving the Shows!!! No idea where I was now. This is the 5th time a show has moved on me, just this week. From now on, I am just going to unsubscribe. Why there is no way to hold our place, when you move... is beyond me.

01-26 Reply

Jake Hager

absolutely the best single podcast episode ever

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