English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 37 episodes, 23 hours, 6 minutes
The Program audio series
English, Old Time Radio, 1 season, 37 episodes, 23 hours, 6 minutes
About
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).
Visit www.programaudioseries.com (http://www.programaudioseries.com) to learn more and get bonus episodes.
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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! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/9/2024 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
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.
5/29/2024 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 56 seconds
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.
1/24/2024 • 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Holiday gift from The Program [12 days only]
Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseriesOr subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts if you're holding an iPhoneMore ways to support the show at https://programaudioseries.com/support Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/21/2023 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
12/6/2023 • 26 minutes, 35 seconds
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.comFill out The Program's annual survey and help direct the future of the show: https://forms.gle/E495NNPNkp1ynpJT6 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/8/2023 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
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.
9/20/2023 • 21 minutes, 6 seconds
A quick update on upcoming episodes
An update on when can you expect the next two episodes of The Program... And a taste of all the bonus content available to show supporters!Should you decide to financially support us, either visit the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries or simply subscribe on Apple Podcasts in case you're listening to this on an iPhone.Additional ways to support the show at https://programaudioseries.com/support/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8/29/2023 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
5/24/2023 • 56 minutes, 44 seconds
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.
3/22/2023 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
1/25/2023 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
11/23/2022 • 1 hour, 7 seconds
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.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/26/2022 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
4/20/2022 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
2/2/2022 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
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.
11/3/2021 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
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.
9/8/2021 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
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.
8/11/2021 • 54 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
3/24/2021 • 43 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
2/17/2021 • 38 minutes, 9 seconds
Force eject
God is not dead; He's on vacation.Visit programaudioseries.com/16-force-eject/ 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.
11/18/2020 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
What you see is what you get
The only way to the brain is through the heart.Visit programaudioseries.com/15-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/ 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.
10/7/2020 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
More parrot than predator
In the beginning was the Microsoft Word.Visit programaudioseries.com/14-more-parrot-than-predator/ 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.
9/2/2020 • 17 minutes, 56 seconds
This AI not to be used to fabricate paperclips
Humanity had to endure three great disappointments in the course of history - the first was Copernicus' discovery Earth was not the centre of the Universe; the second was Darwin's conclusion man had no special place in evolution; the third was Lampard's unawarded goal against Germany in 2010 World Cup.Visit programaudioseries.com/13-this-AI-not-to-be-used-to-fabricate-paperclips/ 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.
8/5/2020 • 41 minutes, 36 seconds
Jakob's notebook: Quit without saving
A short story written by the late sci-fi author Jakob Miller discovered with three different endings.Visit programaudioseries.com/12-JN-quit-without-saving/ 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.
7/1/2020 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
Motherboard
We thought HAL 9000 would take us to the stars. Instead we employed it as a babysitter.Visit programaudioseries.com/11-motherboard/ 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.
6/3/2020 • 35 minutes, 37 seconds
My Turing-complete life
What would you do if you encountered a startup that literally sells you the future?Visit programaudioseries.com/10-my-turing-complete-life/ 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.
4/1/2020 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
Right align, justify
You don’t need laws against stealing, if you hang all the thieves.Visit programaudioseries.com/9-right-align-justify/ 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.
3/4/2020 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Parent-child processing
A story examining a relationship between a daughter and a father… After the fact he’s been paid to play the part of her dad for 15 years came to light.Visit programaudioseries.com/8-parent-child-processing/ 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.
2/5/2020 • 33 minutes, 2 seconds
Move past and break things
time travelling... Episode aboutVisit programaudioseries.com/7-move-past-and-break-things/ 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.
1/1/2020 • 48 minutes, 59 seconds
White hat, black hat
A story of a war criminal who chooses the losing side and thrives and a war hero who joins the winners but doesn’t find victory.Visit programaudioseries.com/6-white-hat-black-hat/ 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.
12/15/2019 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
White Algorithm's burden - part III
Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 3 of 3.Visit programaudioseries.com/5-white-algorithms-burden-part-III/ 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.
12/4/2019 • 40 minutes, 53 seconds
White Algorithm's burden - part II
Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 2 of 3.Visit programaudioseries.com/4-white-algorithms-burden-part-II/ 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.
12/4/2019 • 41 minutes, 54 seconds
White Algorithm's burden - part I
Your son is a pedophile who never acted on his impulses. What do you do when children in the neighbourhood suddenly start going missing? Part 1 of 3.Visit programaudioseries.com/3-white-algorithms-burden-part-I/ 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.
12/4/2019 • 44 minutes, 32 seconds
Four ways to stop your system from freezing
Imagine you could get sentenced to death through downvoting. Listen to a survivor tell her harrowing story.Visit programaudioseries.com/2-four-ways-to-stop-your-system-from-freezing/ 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.
11/15/2019 • 47 minutes, 21 seconds
You had me at "Hello World"
Set during the biggest revolution in history, the opening episode recounts a much more important story: that of a summer love lost.Visit programaudioseries.com/1-you-had-me-at-hello-world/ 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.
11/15/2019 • 43 minutes
The Program comes for us all
Trailer for the series. Click here if you don’t know where to start. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
