Don't Praise The Machine (DPTM)
Episodes
#144 - Plot Twists and Rhinoplasty
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al ponder the history in-flight entertainment, and make plans for cosmetic transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
#143 - Puzzle Prodigy & Prompted Pop Progress
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the podbrothers find out that music generated from simple text prompts is more advanced than you thought, and NES Tetris has a new young cha...
#142 - The Annual Holiday Schplargtacular
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again. The boys close out the year strong and look towards 2024 to bag more wins with the DPTM community. Hosted on Acast. See...
#141 - Live from Adelaide
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week for the first time, the podbrothers are both recording in person in the spiritual home of the podcast as they discuss the benefits of skate-...
#140 - Cut Copy Kiedis
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in DPTM’s first ever Melbourne/Adelaide broadcast, the podbrothers rap about the musical mayhem of AI-generated covers. Hosted on A...
#139 - Turn Those Machines Back On
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers ponder old-school pranksters in a new world, and the ethics and etiquette of the pub quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
#138 - Kanban Fever
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers step off their news cycles for an informative walk through the mall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
#137 - Ralpher On The Roof
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers consider a nauseous interloper and the sound of silence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#136 - Commentlord
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk comment thread glory, and scams ancient and modern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#135 - The Discover Dilemma
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John indulges in immersive theatre and Al queues up a perplexing Spotify trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
#134 - Memoirs of a Jada
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers marvel at a driverless milestone, and a worthy contender for memoir of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
#133 - The Production Room
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers discuss DPTM's digital renaissance, and John enjoys a truly novel medical experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
#132 - Breads of a Feather
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers get a bilingual brain boost, a burst of bittersweetness and a mouthful of feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
#131 - My Neck, My Back, My New Fjallraven Pack
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers discuss a cracking craze and the newest airport novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#130 - Chasing The Rainbolt
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al finds a new internet hero, and John ponders an oddly shallow deepfake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#129 - Marathons and Mambos
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers reflects on Al's athletic triumph and a curious source of literary inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
#128 - Frasier On Ice
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers consider another 90s reboot and a baffling moment in TV history, and Alexander gorges his way to triumph. Hosted on Acast. ...
#127 - BlackRockin’ Beats
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk in-flight emergencies and the big business of music catalogues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
#126 - Tomb of the Axolotl
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers enjoy a fortuitous reunion, smuggle some new 'casting hardware and unpack an emerging marketing trend. Hosted on Acast. See...
#125 - A Hard Day's Nightcore
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers practise some audience allyship and consider the rise of nightcore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
#124 - B-Grade Beatmatchers
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers wax lyrical about the celebrity DJ phenomenon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#123 - Spring Roll Mountain
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers ponder auditory illusions and social media milestones, and ChatGPT wrings its hands once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
#122 - The Tail of Toco
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers consider fresh new looks, Baldwin books and a canine caper with a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
#121 - Dolls' Digest
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers conduct some market research, and take a Barbie-inspired look at doll digestion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
#120 - The Nanny Strikes Again
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrethren consider nannies on strike and an explosive double bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#119 - Get Him To The Therapist
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers reflect on pushy museum guests and celebrity therapy speak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#118 - Degeneres Gambler
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrethren discuss a classic tune with a uniquely unfortunate pedigree, fresh new lingo and betting on celebrities. Hosted on Acast. S...
#117 - Gushbuzz
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk baby faux pas, provoking chatbots and the filthy gutters of YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#116 - Thirty Seconds to Schplargs
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers expound on acrobatic attention-seekers and podcasting plutocrats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
#115 - Down the 'Tube
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, join the podbrothers for a special deep dive into YouTube's Top 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#114 - He Ain't Woody, He's My Brother
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers contemplate the brothers Hanks, Timon's tips for living and a lost legend of Eurodance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
#113 - Say Hello To My Little Friend
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers contemplate the group chat revolution, online conversation classes and Hollywood offspring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
#112 - Moonshot
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers consider the nuances of friend-making and galactic photography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
#111 - Rib Rumours
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers ponder pervasive urban legends, from the pre-internet age to the present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#110 - All Mets Are Off
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers spend a night at the museum, offer some elite social tips and progress John's Gen Z slang education. Hosted on Acast. See a...
#109 - Sultans of Schplarg
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk one-of-a-kind fragrance influencers and shoegazing movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
#108 - You Wouldn't Download A Podcast
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers re-enter their passwords, loiter at the checkout counter and examine ineffective public service announcements and deepfake ...
#107 - Add to Blart
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers rap about mall cops, consumer algorithms, backyard barbecue slang and dairified gaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
#106 - Jaffee and the Jets
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers wake up midflight, pay homage to another legendary Al and consider the upside of a sporting scandal. Hosted on Acast. See a...
#105 - The Cable Guy Delusion
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers contemplate the dark history of cheat days, Al breaks another record and ChatGPT goes to hospital. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
#104 - Chatbotomy
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers muse on cuddly sleep aids, contentious chatbot updates and a mishearing faux pas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
#103 - Caribbean Blueprint
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al capitalises on an Anatolian spike, the podbrothers rewrite a sleeper hit and a misty-eyed mogul finds his mate. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
#102 - Lava Will Tear Us Apart (Again)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers reflect on a confluence of fiery film plots and the emerging literature on phone manners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
#101 - Oscar and the Grouches
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers' annual Oscars wrap party; and Alfredo recounts a dating faux pas for the ages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
#100 - A Century of Schplargs
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, DPTM turns 100, and the podbrothers look to an eccentric tech mogul for lessons on how to keep on keeping on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
#99 - Dirty Samples
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk shadowy celebrity dating sites, the impending tidal wave of recognition tech, and the thousand-year glitch. Hosted on ...
#98 - Buzz's Lunar Glow-Up
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers take a leisurely troll, get some online kitchen tips, glow-up their chompers and celebrate space-age nuptials. Hosted on Ac...
#97 - Spark Joy Or Die Tryin'
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers explore the eerie world of crewless fast food, viral marketing gone wrong, loopy adventures and the life-changing hustle of...
#96 - Simpocalypse Now
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers contemplate unsettling Twitch PSYOPs, and the child-like wonder of Google Earth adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
#95 - We Forgot To Remember The 90s
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers do a deep-dish dive into a modern cultural mystery: what took us so long to remember the 90s? Why didn't we 'nostalgify' th...
#94 - Keeping Up With the Baldwins
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers take a look back at 1994; and delve into the unending saga of the Baldwins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
#93 - Bavarian Swing Daddies
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on the 93rd episode of a podcast spiritually anchored in ’93, John continues his Laotian promo tour and the podbrothers consider the stay...
#92 - From Laos With Love
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on the world’s first Laotian-German podcast, Al and John kick off 2023 discussing new year’s resolutions, constructive YouTube use and ...
#91 - The Annual Schplargmas Special 2022
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, pour yourself a wet nog and let the podbrothers warm you with good cheer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#90 - Ozempic Spirit
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers talk chill pills, conversation cards and end-of-year DPTMer engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
#89 -Don't Praise The Machine, Let's Chat Instead!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the wacky world of ChatGPT, the newest language model on the block. With its impressive ability to generate human-like tex...
#88 - In A World
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers trace the decline of movie trailer voiceovers, the rise of digitally-assisted eavesdropping and Australia's colonial histor...
#87 - The Jaw of Attraction
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers pasodoble their way through facial toning exercises, ballroom politics and Nordic normcore, and make time to respond to som...
#86 - The Gospel According to Mark(y Mark)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers dissect pious celebrity endorsements, unsubscribing hacks and marathon puffers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
#85 - Playback Politeness
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Al and John meditate on time-compressed conversations, breakfast nooks of the rich and famous and catchy country classics; and share some br...
#84 - Pandora's Omelette
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers take on digital assistants, augmented Ubers, the latest cinematic juggernaut and James Corden's deepening woes. Hosted on A...
#83 - 1-900-SCHPLARG
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers call into a neglected nook of tech history, and Al comes clean about his struggle with the white stuff. Hosted on Acast. Se...
#82 - Corden Blues
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers examine the blow-up at Balthazar, a late 90s folk rock masterpiece, the emergence of DPTM merch and the potential of s...
#81 - I Don’t Know What’s Real At All Anymore
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John look at long haul flying, highlights of the Tempelhof kitchen and fake faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#80 - Ich Bin Ein Don’t Praiser
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a very special IN-PERSON episode, recorded at DPTM’s legendary Tempelhof studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#79 - Creaking on Sunshine
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al speak on musical alter egos, floral friends, Caledonian adventures and slang trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
#78 - Comedy Bonus
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John consider east end adventures, subpar rock star sexts and real fast runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
#77 - Now That's What I Call A Hot Schplarg
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al pore over decaffeinating, the magic of the Emmys, the passing of Her Majesty and Melbourne street art royalty. Hosted on Acast....
#76 - Ploofman’s Platter
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John contemplate luxurious staples, Apple updates and the public proliferation of ploofing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
#75 - Flirtual Insanity
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers don their haptic codpieces and explore metaverse courtship, midlife musical exploration and pastry hustles. Hosted on Acast...
#74 - Yes, My Gatekeeper
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al talk Australian folk heroes, Shaq attacks and an exciting new DPTM partnership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
#73 - Birthday Beans
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al celebrates a momentous birthday, and John tries to get Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#72 - Topes and Dreams
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers pore over a German-Australian mystery, emotional emojis, hippy enclaves and of course, Eiffel 65. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
#71 - Hulks In Law
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a flying visit to the podbrothers’ state of origin; and a post-mortem analysis of a rare Hollywood misstep. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
#70 - The Return of the Somerton Man
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the podbrothers revisit one of the great mysteries of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#69 - The Life Macquatic
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, enjoy a cafe au lait at the Hôtel des Schplarges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#68 - C:\DPTM\ep_68.exe
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ci...
#67 - Concrete Jungle Where Pods Are Made Of
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Vietn...
#65 - 20th Century Silver Fox
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al cover developmental milestones, tycoon trysts, dystopian domes and gen z jargon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
#64 - Biff Tech
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John traverse life imitating cast, sentient machines, fasting tips and traps, the burden of chores, discomfiting encounters and John...
#63 - Breathe With Jar Jar Binks
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.c...
#62 - The Video Store Special
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
#60 - Handsome Neville
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, DPTM goes viral; and the podbrothers talk muscles, musical challenges and fizzy mishaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
#59 - Dinosaur on the menu
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#58 - Can I leave that with you?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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/pri...
#57 - Conflict onions
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John ponder vegetable facts, the life-changing magic of unfollowing, forensic pop and the ongoing fallout from the ‘slap heard rou...
#56 - Honey, I Schplarged the Kids
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al talk punk, pigeon toes, neighbourhood superheroes and overripe comedy trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
#55 - Slip of the Tongue
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
#54 - The Art of Almost Touching
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John consider crossing over, street art serendipity and pubic performance art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
#53 - Moon Mask
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al consider aliens, athletic feats, cows in the metaverse, linguistic innovations and internal monologues. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
#50 - The 50th Episode Spectacular
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.co...
#49 - Pepperoni Hawk’s Pro Skater
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John reflect on Al’s impending marathon, DPTM’s literary pretensions, singing lessons, and the Sisyphean nature of kickflips and...
#48 - Busey Pageant
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 podbroth...
#47 - Turn on, tune in, hop out
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John investigate sonic psyops and beastly experiments.Shownotes:The Man Who Wanted to be a Goat : https://youtu.be/-IPub-Fipz8M...
#46 - Prince Soundcheck Japan
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, John and Al discuss pantslessness, Bluetooth mishaps, cinematic zingers, Welsh news and the world’s most famous half-time show. Hosted on...
#45 - For Sale: Trombone, Never Played
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Al and John examine the surprising volatility of online community groups, the mania of Tiktok live streams and the charm of esoteric magazi...