Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)
Episodes
DPTM Christmas Special / 2025 Wrapped
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time and that means the lads are sharing personal wins from the year, looking back at the most impactful episodes of 2025, che...
Namecore: The Internet's Obsession With Naming Everything
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When and why did we start naming every little niche - and defining ourselves in terms of -cores, vibes and aesthetics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
White Lies: The Psychology of Faking Race & Identity
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Australia's Social Media Ban: Lawyer Explains
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's much anticipated social media ban for under-16s is about to start. What can we expect? Will it work? And if it does work, will that be a g...
Khruangbin Unleashed the A.I. Music Apocalypse
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Music is uniquely vulnerable to A.I. destruction. But why? And does anyone care? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Green IS THE REASON You Know Joe Rogan
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many, Tom Green is a relic of boundary-pushing 90s comedy. But Tom's innovations in podcasting in the early noughties may prove to be his most las...
Insane Clown Posse & the Juggalo Movement
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whoop whoop! Welcome to the Dark Carnival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Country That Can’t Stop Gambling
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of the wildly popular Melbourne Cup, we look at Australia's bizarre obsession with gambling. Just how bad is it? And why has it taken hold?...
Adelaide: Nostalgia Overdose
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a look into the podbrothers' home town. Radelaide, or Badelaide? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IRL Streaming: It's SO Much Worse Than You Thought
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An exploration of the depravity of IRL streaming. We examine the methods and motives of Kai Cenat, IShowSpeed, and others. Is it really that bad? Yes....
Australians Didn’t Deserve Steve Irwin
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Irwin was beloved by millions. But not so much in his home country. Why? And have Australians finally learned to love the Crocodile Hunter? Hos...
How Saudi Money Bought Your Favourite Comedian
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy fans around the world have been left shocked and incensed by so many of their heroes jumping at the chance to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Fest...
God in the Algorithm: How the Rapture went Viral
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
False predictions of the apocalypse are not new. But Rapture Tok has shown that TikTok can fuel mass hysteria like nothing else. Which is worrying; bu...
The Terrible Fame Of Wisdom Kaye
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jim Carey's 1996 ‘Flop’ Is A Gen X Masterpiece
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Rise of 'Wildly Hysterical Man' Reels
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A particular kind of reel is taking over social media: screaming, drooling, insanely overacting men with weird fictional narratives. What on earth is ...
FBB Growth – AI Giantess Fantasy Unlocked
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Bang Theory – How TV’s Worst Show Took Over the World
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How The Ibiza Final Boss Won
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Kay has taken the internet by storm as the "Ibiza Final Boss." We'll share the hidden ingredients that made his video the viral phenomenon that h...
Australia Forgot Its Greatest Song Ever
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Hottest 100 Of Australian Songs Of All Time was packed with bangers, but some forgotten gems need their flowers. John and AL take you through the ...
Jojo Siwa: Cringe For Cash
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jojo Siwa is the queen of cringe. How did this happen? And who's profiting from her meltdown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Who Killed Late Night TV?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late-night TV is as old as television itself. Soon it will be gone. How did we get here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DIY DJs On TikTok Are Sparking A Grassroots Revolution
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok has totally transformed DJing. Is it a good thing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 'Pizza Effect' Behind Everything
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the mysterious 'pizza effect'? And how has it shaped centuries of culture - from food, to music and religious holidays? Hosted on Acast. See ...
How Italian Brainrot Changed Memes Forever
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italian brainrot is here, and nothing will ever be the same. We go through what it means, where it comes from, and what it signals for the future of m...
How We Fell Into OpenAI's Trap
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, a seemingly average guy named Chris Smith proposed to his A.I. chatbot. Weird, yes. But in letting ChatGPT into our lives, have we all becom...
Peter Andre: from Mysterious Girl to Jafaican
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Andre's been in hot water for his role in 'Jafaican' (2025). But that got us thinking: just who is Peter Andre? How did he rise from a humble Au...
OnlyFans: Power, Paradox, & The Parasocial
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From overnight millionaires like Sophie Rain to established musical artists like Lily Allen and Kate Nash, OnlyFans offers eye-watering sums, often fo...
Hollywood's Addiction to Sequels
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood's sequel obsession is real! Meet the Parents' surprising return, I Am Legend bringing back Will Smith (despite his death!), and Karate Kid's...
The Beauty Gap: Why Celebs Will Always Look Better
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SMAS or Deep Plane? The cosmetic surgery game has changed. Here are your options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lies, Loonies & Light Language
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's behind the rise of online 'light language' practitioners? Who are they, what are they doing, and why is anyone into it? Hosted on Acast. See ...
The Last Survivors of Dead Games
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey through the decaying landscapes of abandoned online worlds and meet the small, dedicated communities who remain, clinging to memory and connec...
How The Shameful Met Gala Lives On
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How come the Met Gala hasn't been cancelled? We punch up at the celebs and media outlets that keep Anna Wintour's carnival of excess alive. Hosted on...
YouTube Turns 20
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Chocolate Rain to Kony2012, our beloved cultural phenomenon celebrates a major milestone. Feel old yet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
The Problem With Cloning Dead Loved Ones
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Griefbots are more complicated than we thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Connected to Love": Katy Perry in Space
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Billionaire Bezos's Blue Origin baddies boondoggle bombs badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
These New ASMR Chiro Niches Are WILD!
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chiro ASMR will never die. We look at the cutting-edge crackmasters who've made a name for themselves, and the strange new subgenres vying for social ...
Trolling in VR Is Hilarious
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
City Link Ups
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mentally mapping out urban spaces ("link ups"), plus aRachel Ray Gun update and the Baldwins let their masks slip on the red carpet Hosted on Acast. S...
Why Is A 1990 Phil Collins Concert Going Viral?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suddenly, Phil Collins has a legion of new fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Did Disney's 'Snow White' Go So Wrong?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The anatomy of a Disney disaster. Plus: Justin Bieber's trend-setting downfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Oscar Winners Sucked
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Oscars is Hollywood's death rattle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AL Watched TLC's The Baldwins - Their Masterclass in Milking Tragedy
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of TLC's 'The Baldwins' is masterclass in misdirection. But what's it all for? Plus: Meghan Markle's IP gaffe, and the Met Gala fias...
'Mystery' + the Legacy of 2000s Pick-Up Artists
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Von Markovik, aka 'Mystery': the last of a dying breed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Faking Cultural Confusion Pays : 'The Baldwins' Arrives on TLC
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilaria tricked you into talking about her. Plus: Tom Arnold speaks to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Strange, Addictive Spectacle of Onijah Robinson
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 'most internet' story of 2025. Plus: Hans Zimmer scores the Saudi anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GPT Voice - True Companion Or Shaping A Generation of Loners?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The insidious abyss of ChatGPT's voice mode, and the terrifying prospect of reanimated brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Australia's Social Media Ban: Brave Or Stupid?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pros, cons and nuances of Australia's ban on social media for under 16s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TikTok's Back, But It's Not Business As Usual...
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did the short-lived TikTok ban unleash a geopolitical domino effect? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A DPTMer is Born:: Reasons For TikTok BAN Aren't What You Thought.
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hilaria Baldwin - Secret Marketing Genius?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Hilaria Baldwin latest 'Spanglish' gaffe actually a deliberate ploy? What's behind Meghan Markles' exquisitely cringey Netflix special? And how muc...
DPTM Christmas Special / 2024 Wrapped
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking Back, Was 'Brat Summer' meaningless? Is Spotify Wrapped broken? And how did Bubba Gump Shrimp last this long? Hosted on Acast. See acast...
RayGun: It's Over
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our Aussie breakdancing "icon" is back in the headlines after shutting down a comedy musical about her iconic kangaroo dance. Did Ray Gun's lawyers re...
Chatbot Beat My Doctor - Are Healthcare Costs About to Plummet?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is ChatGPT Better Than A Doctor? How Come There's A Guinness Shortage? What Is The Word Of The Year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
The 'Wicked' Press Tour Is Hollyweird's Death Spiral :: The Secrets Of Cutting Edge Cosmetic Surgery
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does the 'Wicked' press tour saga prove that people are finally fed up with Hollywood? Why can't anyone ask celebrities about their cosmetic procedure...
Blocked For Trolling a Beef Industry Exec on LinkedIn
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John recounts a LinkedIn debate with some "beef boys" from the Australian cattle industry where things escalated quickly.Big AL talks about his 3 "Can...
Ultrarunner & Husband Made 300 Wikipedia Edits to Boost Her Image
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podbrothers unpack the bizarre events leading to athlete Camille Herron's downfall, and the psychology of being caught in a lie. Plus: ChatGPT kno...
Raygun’s Secret New Payday Playbook Revealed:: Texted My GF But Sent To My Lawyer By Mistake
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk the return of Raygun. What's her strategy? Will it work? How do society and the media come to grips with celebrity meme born of failure? Hoste...
Lily Allen's OnlyFans Account :: What Happened To Soylent? :: The Rise of Barron Trump
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
- Go deep on Lily Allen's OnlyFans feet pic fortune. What are the economics, ethics and implications of a musician making an income from images of her...
A.I. vs Artists: The Protest Letter With 10k Signatures :: 10 Drunk Cigarettes :: McDonald's Robots
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers tackle A.I. vs artists - from the recent petition signed by over 10k creatives (including some Hollywood heavyweights) to t...
A Stand By Me Sequel? :: A Terrible Haircut :: Monster Trucks and Marvel IP
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al take in a monster truck rally, remember a Rob Reiner/Stephen King classic and get scammed by Tibetan throat-singers. Hosted on...
Google Becomes Cheugy :: Airline's Adult Film Mishap :: The Mystery of 'Mood Residue'
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podbrothers wonder about memory and forgetting, airplane R 18+ film mishaps and the sudden cheugy-ness of Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Starlink Takes Over The World :: A Forgotten Character Actor :: A Godox S.A.D. Lamp?
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to say goodbye to airplane boredom (and maybe your privacy) as Elon Musk's Starlink promises internet EVERYWHERE! 🤯In this episode of Don...
Google NotebookLM :: Diddy's Comeuppance :: The AFL Grand Final and the Berlin Wall
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers cover Google's new A.I.-generated podcast tool, the AFL Grand Final, Diddy's downfall, the Berlin Marathon, Frankie Valli's...
Crazy Fast Food Price Hikes :: Was Ben Lee An Auto-tune Pioneer? :: Middle-Aged Marketing
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers discuss the mysterious explosion of fast food prices, Australia's possible claim to auto-tune history, and a midlife market...
Boomer Phone Habits :: The Weirdness Of 40-Hour Famines :: A Huge Announcement
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers address some key differences in boomer vs younger generation phone use; get nostalgic about famine events and share some hu...
New Surveillance Satellites + Sunlight On Demand :: ChatGPT Is Now Second Nature :: Raygun Interview
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers investigate the scary/fun potential of new satellite technology, analyse Raygun's latest moves and try to remember a time b...
Stranded NASA Astronauts :: Spotify's 'Guilty Pleasures' Function :: Ethical Eavesdropping
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify decides what cheesy music is on your behalf, the ISS stranded astronauts facing space madness and who has joined the 250 miles high club? 🛰...
Are Celebrities Being Cloned? :: Celebrity Clone Theory Explained:: Bennifer Get Divorced
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers do a deep dive into celebrity clone theory, and mourn Bennifer's divorce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Raygun Is A Rorschach Test :: Racewalking Is Bizarre :: Australia's Wild Medal Tally
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a final deep dive into the Olympics, from Raygun's legacy to the ultra-weird sport of racewalking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
The Olympic Breaking Fiasco :: Is 'Raygun' A Real Professor? :: The Cycle of Schadenfreude
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr Raygun breaks the internet. The podbrothers explore the performance seen round the world; Dr Raygun's academic career; and the way we've...
Do The Olympics Still Matter? :: Defunct Olympic Sports :: Australia's Nikki Webster
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a DPTM Olympic deep dive - the decline of the Games, defunct sports, breakdancing and Olympic animals, Nikki Webster, Kraftwerk and John's ...
Robot. vs Human Artists :: Childhood Fame :: Startup Culture
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk humans vs robots in the arts; a leaked pic feud; Australian childhood fame, and telltale signs that ChatGPT wrote the ...
A.I Language Translation Revolution:: Robot Drive-Thrus:: & Why Are We Still Using Floppy Disks?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers puzzle over the hits and misses of A.I. language modeling and the persistence of old tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
#170 - The Coffee Pod(cast)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers discuss Elder (Brandon) Flowers, the rise and fall of Nespresso and 90s slang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
#169 - I Only Have PimEyes For You
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John goes to Singapore to contemplate the future of caning technology; and the podbrothers contemplate Will Smith's attempted comeback, the...
#168 - Sue, Sue Udio
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the podbrothers investigate the music mafia's campaign against A.I.-generated tunes; North Korea's smelly campaign against its southern neig...
#167 - That's So Coldplay
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers discuss the impending demise of Coldplay, women who fly planes, bad movies with a huge cultural footprint and a superfan's ...
#166 - The Wintour of Our Discontent
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers delve into the Met Gala reckoning. What does the recent push back against the Met set mean for our beloved celebrity overlo...
#165 - The Saints Come Streaming In
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers celebrate the first millennial saint, big changes in airport security and Alexander's foray into A.I. songwriting. Ho...
#164 - ICQ No More
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the podbrothers contemplate the imminent demise of ICQ, and the history of instant messaging; marvel at the enduring popularity of Australia...
#163 - Portal Kombat
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the pod brothers ponder the failings of the New York/Dublin 'Portal'; new additions to the Gen Alpha lexicon; and reality TV for the Linked...
#162 - Bing's Copilot Abyss
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers contemplate A.I.'s radical impact on how we value images, and John opens up his Bing Copilot Designer vault to share some d...
#161 - Mo' Money, Mo' Mayo
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk mayonnaise marketing, and stand in line at the currency exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
#160 - The Great Danish Dash
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alexander does a great Danish dash in the Copenhagen Marathon, and John tests out an Aussie's guide to Germany. Hosted on Acast. See ...
#159 - Mummified Big Macs
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John 'Junior Boost' Maloney and Alexander 'Apricot Pepsi' Holland unwrap the recurring trope of the miraculously preserved burger, and illu...
#158 - Beautiful Cabin Crew, Scarlett Johansson
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers ponder AI's strange and sudden invasion of Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#157 - Cracking Supermarket Secrets
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why did you reach for that Snickers in the checkout area? That's a 6 BILLION dollar a year industry at work and we break down how it all works. Hosted...
#156 - Junior Boost Junior
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers once again find themselves ahead of the news cycle, and John goes to Sydney on a very special mission. Hosted on...
#155 - Unexpected Items of the Bagging Area
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al are stunned by new generation tech, and scan some developments in the supermarket checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
#154 - Root Rat Rupert
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers query how slang has evolved since DPTM began, and marvel at a magnate's quest for marital bliss. Hosted on Acas...
#153 - The Reincarnation of Mr Peanut
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers dive into the high-stakes world of Superbowl ads, and ask: is brand recognition worth dying for? Hosted on Acast. See acast...
#152 - Betty White and the Purgatorium
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John invents a new piece of furniture and Al gives you the tools to resist a troubling twist on the phone snub. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
#151 - Stock Snaps & Star Maps
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers shower for a cause, and follow a dog-eared star map to the queen of stock photos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
#150 - A Magnificent Milestone
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a sesquicentennial spectacular like no other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#149 - After The Float, All The Colours Came Out
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers take a look back from the future at the here-and-now, puzzle at a fishy lyric, pause for some show-and-tell and reflect on ...
#148 - Psychopathy Is In
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al broach the boundaries of therapy culture, the lure of laziness and some surprising truths about what matters most in life. Host...
#147 - Bob The Builder Deconstructed
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al deconstruct Mattel's new cinematic juggernaut and foresee an ethical minefield in virtual reality. Hosted on Acast. See a...
#146 - Threads of Irony
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers profile a champion of hyper-irony, and return to a nagging question: was Arnie the only actor with a truly universal catchp...
#145 - The Quencher's Gambit
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers take stock of the water bottle wars, and the astounding rise of chessfluencers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...