The Program audio series

Storytelling Podcasts

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 to learn more and get bonus episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

Canada

Genres:

Storytelling Podcasts

Description:

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 to learn more and get bonus episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@TheProgramAS

Language:

English

Website:

http://programaudioseries.com/

Email:

ims@programaudioseries.com

Episodes

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

Not safe for work

1/24/2024

Duration:00:28:20

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

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

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

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

A quick update on upcoming episodes

8/29/2023

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.

Duration:00:03:23

Memory leak

5/24/2023

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.

Duration:00:56:44

In the blink of A.I.

3/22/2023

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.com This 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.

Duration:00:22:23

How to keep device drivers from crashing

1/25/2023

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.

Duration:00:35:22

Planned obsolescence

11/23/2022

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.

Duration:01:04:34

Discreet optimization

10/26/2022

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.

Duration:00:42:08

Prisoners of their own devices

7/27/2022

First the emails started disappearing... Visit programaudioseries.com/bonus-prisoners-of-their-own-devices/ 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:00:06:22

Overclocking

4/20/2022

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.

Duration:01:34:02

Jakob’s notebook: Antivirus solutions for home and business

2/2/2022

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.

Duration:00:18:53

Homepage not found

11/3/2021

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/quiz Visit 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.

Duration:00:38:11

Counterprogramming

10/6/2021

Homer, Bible, Disney Visit programaudioseries.com/21-counterprogramming/ 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-program-audio-series/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:55

Cheat code

9/8/2021

“We want to make our lovers the happiest in the world, and, failing that, the most miserable.” - Jean de La Bruyère Visit 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.com Still 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.

Duration:00:52:59

Abandonware

8/11/2021

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.com The Program salutes Shock Clock for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:56

Killer app

3/24/2021

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.com The Program salutes BeeLine Reader for sponsoring this episode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:00