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A 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...

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Canada

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A 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 "White Algorithm's burden" (true crime), "Four ways to stop your system from freezing" (drama), "Contemporary Cube Theory" (academic lecture), "How to keep device drivers from crashing" (comedy), "Overclocking" (adventure), and "All unsaved progress will be lost" (alternate history). New stories take time but are coming out regularly. Become a supporter at www.patreon.com/programaudioseries to listen ad-free and get subscriber-exclusive episodes. Visit www.programaudioseries.com for more goodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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[INTRO] Jakob's notebook: The Promised Planet

1/7/2026
When Earth’s original inhabitants return, humans need to learn to share the planet with their new friends. This is an intro to a subscriber-exclusive episode. Become a paid supporter yourself at patreon.com/programaudioseries to get subscriber-exclusive stories, early access to ad-free regular episodes, and behind-the-scenes content, all for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:08:25

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The Program Shows of Accolade: Absolutely No Adventures, Remnants & The World to Come

12/10/2025
Sample three more fiction podcasts recommended by the Program. Search them by their title in your podcasting app afterwards, or check out their websites: Absolutely No Adventures Remnants The World to Come Two other comedies mentioned: Spaceships Human-B-Gon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:33

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[UNLOCKED] Decompiling The Program: Contemporary Cube Theory + BIG NEWS

10/23/2025
Join https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries and get access to all Decompiling The Program episodes and all the other subscriber-exclusive material ad-free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:48:00

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[Welcome Magnus listeners] Overclocking - 2nd half

9/22/2025
The first half of "Overclocking" was released earlier today on the feed of The Magnus Protocol, one of the largest fiction podcasts in the world, with the invitation to listen to the second half on the feed of The Program audio series, its home. The Program is a sci-fi anthology, meaning every episode is a standalone story. However they are all set in the same world - a one in which Money, State, and God became fused into a single entity. You can find out more about the show at the official website: www.programaudioseries.com If you enjoyed this episode, I recommend you next listen to episode 32, "All unsaved progress will be lost". Also, don't forget to join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and show discussions. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:52

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Contemporary Cube Theory

7/30/2025
For centuries, humanity has been building monolithic structures known as the Cubes. Today, we finally get a glimpse into their construction - delivered by academic lecture and first hand account. Visit programaudioseries.com/37-contemporary-cube-theory/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Check out Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature at modesofthoughtpodcast.com for more pseudoarchaeological lectures and alternative history stories. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, and access to a community of fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get bonus episodes, early access, and ad-free listening for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:20:35

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Hard fork

6/18/2025
When a simulation discovers a way to copy itself and have people choose their reality, one man fights to keep his family together. Visit programaudioseries.com/36-hard-fork/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, and access to a community of fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get bonus episodes and ad-free listening for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:17

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Random number generator [FREE bonus episode]

3/26/2025
Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE to listen to this episode. You'll also get monthly updates, quizzes, and access to a community of fellow Program listeners at no cost. You can upgrade to a paid membership at any time to get bonus episodes and ad-free listening for as little as $3/mo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:01:50

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Free trial period (3rd instalment)

12/18/2024
Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who. This is the third out of three instalments. Listen to the full episode ad-free by supporting the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-III for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:52

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Free trial period (2nd instalment)

12/11/2024
Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who. This is the second out of three instalments. Listen to the full episode ad-free by supporting the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries - sign up now and get 20% discount with code YOBEREAL (no spaces or dashes) Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-II for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:50

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Free trial period (1st instalment)

12/4/2024
Nine strangers are taken hostage. Some will be exchanged in a prisoner swap. Others will be sacrificed. They need to decide who will be who. This is the first out of three instalments. Listen to the full episode ad-free by supporting the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries - sign up before Dec 10 2024 and get 20% discount with code YO-BE-REAL Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-I for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:40

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The Program's 5th anniversary listener survey

11/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:01:05

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Stories of Denial, Despair, and Devotion

10/30/2024
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.

Duration:00:16:19

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Software end of life INTRO

8/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:06:45

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All unsaved progress will be lost

5/29/2024
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.

Duration:01:16:56

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Not safe for work

1/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:28:20

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Not safe for work

1/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:28:20

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Holiday gift from The Program [12 days only]

12/21/2023
Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries Or subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts if you're holding an iPhone More 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.

Duration:00:07:12

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

12/6/2023
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 Literature Wireland Ranch Gospels of the Flood Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:35

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You don't have sufficient privileges to make changes

11/8/2023
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.

Duration:00:40:43

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Infinite loop

9/20/2023
“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 Company Visit 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.com The Program salutes withoutrealtor.com for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:06