Episodes

Dec 10

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.

Oct 23

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.

Sep 22

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.

Jul 30

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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Jun 18

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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Mar 26

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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Dec 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-I II for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 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 Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-II for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 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 Visit programaudioseries.com/35-free-trial-period-I for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024

A collection of didactic micro stories from the far future. Presented with Decoders' commentary. Visit programaudioseries.com/34-stories-of-denial-despair-and-devotion 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Aug 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 and listen to this and all the other subscriber-exclusive episodes for as little as $3/mo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2024

When a beloved System Administrator suddenly disappears, a poor stonemason embarks on a lifelong quest to preserve her memory. Visit programaudioseries.com/32-all-unsaved-progress-will-be-lost/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Jan 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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Dec 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Sep 20, 2023

Ambitious amusement park engineers take up the ultimate challenge - to assemble a roller coaster ride lasting for 5 days. Visit programaudioseries.com/29-infinite-loop/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes withoutrealtor.com for sponsoring this episode. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

May 24, 2023

A woman who never met her father is invited to meet a simulation of him - discovering he’s not the dream dad she envisioned. Visit programaudioseries.com/28-memory-leak 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Mar 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. This episode has been sponsored by Matterless . Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Jan 25, 2023

Two autonomous vehicles about to crash and trying to decide which one is carrying passengers more worthy of salvation. Visit programaudioseries.com/26-how-to-keep-device-drivers-from-crashing 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 23, 2022

Facing an imminent calamity, an elderly Indigenous man shares his memories with an AI of a child. Visit programaudioseries.com/25-planned-obsolescence/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Oct 26, 2022

In a society in which every move is tracked, an elderly couple is recording a message for their daughter who disappeared without a trace. Visit programaudioseries.com/24-discreet-optimization for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Find Peak Salvation at peaksalvation.com Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Apr 20, 2022

A group of characters in a disintegrating simulation embark on a journey to the literal end of the world. Visit programaudioseries.com/23-overclocking/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Feb 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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 3, 2021

Building fusion reactors and interplanetary spaceships is easy. What's hard is getting a permit from the local Planning and Housing Committee. Visit programaudioseries.com/21-homepage-not-found/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Take the quiz after listening to the episode at programaudioseries.com/quiz Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Sep 8, 2021

An online dating company invents the ultimate compatibility algorithm. One thousand years later there’s still a debate if it was a good idea. Visit programaudioseries.com/20-cheat-code/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. Still hungry? Check out Midnight Burger for another tasty fiction podcast! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Aug 11, 2021

In a world in which science is fostered by benevolent spirits, a scientist begins to question the existence of spirits, their benevolence, and the world. Visit programaudioseries.com/19-abandonware for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes Shock Clock for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Mar 24, 2021

A police statement of [REDACTED] social media moderator after committing a crime witnessed by 1.8 billion people. Visit programaudioseries.com/18-killer-app for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes BeeLine Reader for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Feb 17, 2021

A computer programmer hacks his way into a parallel simulation, allowing him to conduct the ultimate A/B test. Visit programaudioseries.com/17-create-read-update-delete/ for full transcript, credits, and list of references. The Program salutes Atlas Authority for sponsoring this episode! Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 18, 2020

When the most intelligent AI in existence starts building an even more intelligent AI, people need to decide whether to trust it or turn it off. Visit programaudioseries.com/16-force-eject/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Oct 7, 2020

A boy and a girl come across a laptop that calculates the optimal life path… And realize they need to leave each other to make it happen. Visit programaudioseries.com/15-what-you-see-is-what-you-get/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Sep 2, 2020

Some people believe God created Himself. Others are of the opinion He was created by a junior dev and a mid-level manager. Visit programaudioseries.com/14-more-parrot-than-predator/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Aug 5, 2020

A sport betting startup creates the world's first sentient AI referee and all bets are off. Visit programaudioseries.com/13-this-AI-not-to-be-used-to-fabricate-paperclips/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Jul 1, 2020

You never forget your first alien invasion. Short story found with three different endings. Visit programaudioseries.com/12-JN-quit-without-saving/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Bonus content includes two alternative endings to this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2020

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Apr 1, 2020

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Mar 4, 2020

A therapist is tasked with the most consequential gig of her life – to treat her fiancé's killer. Featuring the story of two pills. Visit programaudioseries.com/9-right-align-justify/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Feb 5, 2020

An exploration of 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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Jan 1, 2020

A man discovers a way to message himself in the past, threatening his entire future. Visit programaudioseries.com/7-move-past-and-break-things/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Dec 15, 2019

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. Upgrade at any time to get subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free listening, early-access, and behind-the-scenes for as little as $3/mo. Bonus content includes a side story connected to this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2019

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Dec 4, 2019

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Dec 4, 2019

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 15, 2019

Imagine you could get sentenced to death through downvoting. Listen to a survivor tell her harrowing story. Visit https://programaudioseries.com/2-four-ways-to-stop-your-system-from-freezing/ 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, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 15, 2019

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. Join the show's Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/programaudioseries FOR FREE and get monthly updates, quizzes, polls, and chat with fellow Program listeners. 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.

Nov 11, 2019

Trailer for the series. Click here if you don’t know where to start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.