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Don't Praise The MachinePeter Andre: from Mysterious Girl to JafaicanPeter 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 Aussie boyhood to become a staple of the British tabloids? Is there more to him than washboard abs? đ Get bonus episodes, early episodes, and exclusive goodies while supporting DPTM! Patreon âĄď¸    / dptm  đ Sign up for John's famous weekly DPTM newsletter Click here âĄď¸ https://dptm.org/đ Connect with us!TikTok: âĄď¸    / dontpraisethemachine  Instagram âĄď¸    / dont_praise_the_machine  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva2025-06-231h 03Don't Praise The MachineBlocked For Trolling a Beef Industry Exec on LinkedInJohn recounts a LinkedIn debate with some "beef boys" from the Australian cattle industry where things escalated quickly.Big AL talks about his 3 "Can't Live Without Gadgets", and the boys discuss the items they are trying to save money on in this year's Black Friday Sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2553 minDon't Praise The MachineA.I. vs Artists: The Protest Letter With 10k Signatures :: 10 Drunk Cigarettes :: McDonald's RobotsThis week, the podbrothers tackle A.I. vs artists - from the recent petition signed by over 10k creatives (including some Hollywood heavyweights) to the dilemma of '10 Drunk Cigarettes'. Plus, Alexander's encounter with the McDonald's kiosk screen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2857 minDon't Praise The MachineA Stand By Me Sequel? :: A Terrible Haircut :: Monster Trucks and Marvel IPThis 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-211h 00Don't Praise The MachineStarlink Takes Over The World :: A Forgotten Character Actor :: A Godox S.A.D. Lamp?Get ready to say goodbye to airplane boredom (and maybe your privacy) as Elon Musk's Starlink promises internet EVERYWHERE! đ¤ŻIn this episode of Don't Praise the Machine, your hosts Alex and John unpack the wild world of satellite internet and the implications of a constantly connected world.⢠From Amazon tribes to airplane cabins, Starlink is poised to revolutionize how (and where) we use the internet. ⢠What happens when even the most remote corners of the world have access to high-speed internet? ⢠The hosts discuss the ethical considerations of bringing the digital world to uncontact...2024-10-071h 02Don't Praise The MachineDo The Olympics Still Matter? :: Defunct Olympic Sports :: Australia's Nikki Webster This week, a DPTM Olympic deep dive - the decline of the Games, defunct sports, breakdancing and Olympic animals, Nikki Webster, Kraftwerk and John's Paralympic dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-0552 minDon't Praise The Machine#169 - I Only Have PimEyes For YouThis week, John goes to Singapore to contemplate the future of caning technology; and the podbrothers contemplate Will Smith's attempted comeback, the reappearance of Axel Foley and the romantic repurposing of facial recognition platform PimEyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0845 minDon't Praise The Machine#166 - The Wintour of Our DiscontentThis week, the podbrothers delve into the Met Gala reckoning. What does the recent push back against the Met set mean for our beloved celebrity overlords? And could Anna Wintour, the Prada-wearing devil, be banished to the underworld? Plus: Johnâs accidentally cool threads, and Alexanderâs conversational icebreaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-171h 00Don't Praise The Machine#165 - The Saints Come Streaming InThis week, the podbrothers celebrate the first millennial saint, big changes in airport security and Alexander's foray into A.I. songwriting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1058 minDon't Praise The Machine#162 - Bing's Copilot AbyssThis 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 disturbing content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-201h 05Don't Praise The Machine#160 - The Great Danish DashThis 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-061h 04Don't Praise The Machine#159 - Mummified Big MacsThis week, John 'Junior Boost' Maloney and Alexander 'Apricot Pepsi' Holland unwrap the recurring trope of the miraculously preserved burger, and illustrate a new and important way to show respect to your peers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2944 minDon't Praise The Machine#156 - Junior Boost JuniorThis week, the podbrothers once again find themselves ahead of the news cycle, and John goes to Sydney on a very special mission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0847 minDon't Praise The Machine#155 - Unexpected Items of the Bagging AreaThis week, John and Al are stunned by new generation tech, and scan some developments in the supermarket checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-011h 04Don't Praise The Machine#152 - Betty White and the PurgatoriumThis 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.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1158 minDon't Praise The Machine#149 - After The Float, All The Colours Came OutThis 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 John's tech bro transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1956 minDon't Praise The Machine#148 - Psychopathy Is InThis week, John and Al broach the boundaries of therapy culture, the lure of laziness and some surprising truths about what matters most in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1256 minDon't Praise The Machine#147 - Bob The Builder DeconstructedThis week, John and Al deconstruct Mattel's new cinematic juggernaut and foresee an ethical minefield in virtual reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-051h 08Don't Praise The Machine#144 - Plot Twists and RhinoplastyThis week, John and Al ponder the history in-flight entertainment, and make plans for cosmetic transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1557 minDon't Praise The Machine#135 - The Discover DilemmaThis week, John indulges in immersive theatre and Al queues up a perplexing Spotify trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-0643 minDon't Praise The Machine#133 - The Production RoomThis week, the podbrothers discuss DPTM's digital renaissance, and John enjoys a truly novel medical experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2342 minDon't Praise The Machine#130 - Chasing The RainboltThis week, Al finds a new internet hero, and John ponders an oddly shallow deepfake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0245 minDon't Praise The Machine#128 - Frasier On IceThis week, the podbrothers consider another 90s reboot and a baffling moment in TV history, and Alexander gorges his way to triumph. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1845 min
Don't Praise The Machine#110 - All Mets Are OffThis 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1543 minDon't Praise The Machine#93 - Bavarian Swing DaddiesThis week, on the 93rd episode of a podcast spiritually anchored in â93, John continues his Laotian promo tour and the podbrothers consider the stayers and faders of the 90s musical canon.Link to 90s Music Survey Datahttps://pudding.cool/2020/07/song-decay/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1644 minDon't Praise The Machine#92 - From Laos With LoveThis week, on the worldâs first Laotian-German podcast, Al and John kick off 2023 discussing new yearâs resolutions, constructive YouTube use and lavatorial AI applications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-0943 minDon't Praise The Machine#85 - Playback PolitenessThis week Al and John meditate on time-compressed conversations, breakfast nooks of the rich and famous and catchy country classics; and share some brilliant insights from the Don't Praiser community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1451 minDon't Praise The Machine#81 - I Donât Know Whatâs Real At All AnymoreThis 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 information.2022-10-1732 minDon't Praise The Machine#79 - Creaking on SunshineThis week, John and Al speak on musical alter egos, floral friends, Caledonian adventures and slang trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0344 minDon't Praise The Machine#78 - Comedy BonusThis 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 information.2022-09-2637 minDon't Praise The Machine#77 - Now That's What I Call A Hot SchplargThis 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1942 minDon't Praise The Machine#76 - Ploofmanâs PlatterThis week, Al and John contemplate luxurious staples, Apple updates and the public proliferation of ploofing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1240 minDon't Praise The Machine#74 - Yes, My GatekeeperThis 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 information.2022-08-2936 minDon't Praise The Machine#73 - Birthday BeansThis week, Al celebrates a momentous birthday, and John tries to get Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-2240 minDon't Praise The Machine#68 - C:\DPTM\ep_68.exeThis week, John spreads some more American honey, and Al spins some beloved vintage classics: Will Smith, gen z linguistics and the state of modern cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1838 minDon't Praise The Machine#66 - Diamond BoyThis week Al and John bring you some highly refined conversation about the future of a computerâs imagination as well as look at a funky fresh Vietnamese jeweller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0440 minDon't Praise The Machine#65 - 20th Century Silver FoxThis week, John and Al cover developmental milestones, tycoon trysts, dystopian domes and gen z jargon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2847 minDon't Praise The Machine#64 - Biff TechThis week, Al and John traverse life imitating cast, sentient machines, fasting tips and traps, the burden of chores, discomfiting encounters and Johnâs upcoming performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2042 minDon't Praise The Machine#63 - Breathe With Jar Jar BinksThis week, John and Al ponder old Jedi marketing tricks, special musical guests and the decline of deep dish dining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1341 minDon't Praise The Machine#61 - Roll CreditsThis 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 for more information.2022-05-3042 minDon't Praise The Machine#60 - Handsome NevilleThis week, DPTM goes viral; and the podbrothers talk muscles, musical challenges and fizzy mishaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2444 minDon't Praise The Machine#59 - Dinosaur on the menuThis 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 for more information.2022-05-1640 minDon't Praise The Machine#58 - Can I leave that with you?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/privacy for more information.2022-05-0944 minDon't Praise The Machine#57 - Conflict onionsThis week, Al and John ponder vegetable facts, the life-changing magic of unfollowing, forensic pop and the ongoing fallout from the âslap heard round the worldâ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-0344 minDon't Praise The Machine#56 - Honey, I Schplarged the KidsThis week, John and Al talk punk, pigeon toes, neighbourhood superheroes and overripe comedy trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2644 minDon't Praise The Machine#55 - Slip of the TongueThis week, Al comes to the rescue with another Dutchyâs Hot Tip; and the podbrothers relive childhood radio days with help from a friend oâ the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1847 minDon't Praise The Machine#54 - The Art of Almost TouchingThis week, Al and John consider crossing over, street art serendipity and pubic performance art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-1152 minDon't Praise The Machine#53 - Moon MaskThis week, Al and John celebrate the Oscars and respond to some scholastic fan mail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-0528 minDon't Praise The Machine#52 - Bonne WorkversaireThis week, Al and John interrogate LinkedIn culture and settle into the departure lounge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2942 minDon't Praise The Machine#51 - Just Go InThis week, John and Al consider aliens, athletic feats, cows in the metaverse, linguistic innovations and internal monologues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2247 minDon't Praise The Machine#50 - The 50th Episode SpectacularThis 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.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1549 minDon't Praise The Machine#49 - Pepperoni Hawkâs Pro SkaterThis week, Al and John reflect on Alâs impending marathon, DPTMâs literary pretensions, singing lessons, and the Sisyphean nature of kickflips and school socks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0841 minDon't Praise The Machine#48 - Busey PageantThis 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 podbrothers analyse anthropomorphic apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0156 minDon't Praise The Machine#47 - Turn on, tune in, hop outThis week, Al and John investigate sonic psyops and beastly experiments.Shownotes:The Man Who Wanted to be a Goat : https://youtu.be/-IPub-Fipz8Manuel Noriega's Favorite Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ssB--7GJVy9mgGTxBXhJD50gkR25qkB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2259 minDon't Praise The Machine#46 - Prince Soundcheck JapanThis week, John and Al discuss pantslessness, Bluetooth mishaps, cinematic zingers, Welsh news and the worldâs most famous half-time show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-1545 minDon't Praise The Machine#45 - For Sale: Trombone, Never PlayedThis week, Al and John examine the surprising volatility of online community groups, the mania of Tiktok live streams and the charm of esoteric magazines - and find time to renew their feud with Redfoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0745 minDon't Praise The Machine#44 - Low FiveThis week, John and Al reflect on cardboard ephemera, alpha etiquette and Gaelic gabber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-3151 minDon't Praise The Machine#43 - The Wrap-Up RapThis week, John and Al set off on an expedition into a neglected corner of music culture.BONUS LINK:Tom Hanks & Dan Aykroyd - City Of Crime (Dragnet)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulzLsAPFTZ8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-251h 09Don't Praise The Machine#42 - Moneghetti SpaghettiThis week, Al and John talk surreal Singaporean theme parks, marathon toilet sessions and the disturbing world of VTubers; and congratulate some friends oâ the show on a joyous milestone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1741 minDon't Praise The Machine#41 - Where My Party People AtThis week, John and Al kick off the new year with a wide-ranging discourse on poetic resolutions, holiday novelties, canine kinks, late 30s tiktok, Redfoo, classy mukbang and robot will.i.am.Links:Will.I.AM Robot DJ video (timestamped to the bit discussed): https://youtu.be/eCKKRa4ID1M?t=399 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1047 minDon't Praise The Machine#40 - A Very DPTM ChristmasThis week, itâs Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2435 minDon't Praise The Machine#39 - Slip, Slop, SchplargThis week, John and Al reminisce about Australian political culture and examine the dos and donâts of fandom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2029 minDon't Praise The Machine#38 - Jah Jah Joo JieThis week, Al and John bite into some juicy conversation fruits: ageing and adulthood, time loops and performance anxiety, and the inimitable life of Willard Smith Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1330 minDon't Praise The Machine#37 - The ASMR SpecialThis week, let John and Al arouse your podcast centre with a special feature-length dive into the world of ASMR.SHOW NOTES:-------------------------------For those that have found their way to the show notes here, please enjoy Crazy by Icehouse followed by Al's comprehensive ASMR links.Crazy by Icehouse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptogFBZ1LIsASMR VIDEOSUnintentional, proto-ASMRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT0RNrTDHkIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrKbOF3...2021-12-0652 minDon't Praise The Machine#36 - GP in MarseilleThis week, a real-life French dispatchMusic Used In Episode Title: Jazz In ParisArtist: Media Right ProductionsMedia Right Productions Jazz In Paris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2919 minDon't Praise The Machine#35 - Mullets Of The Sixth BoroughThis week, John and Al share some cutting observations about an Australian football phenomenon, and take a moment to review the reviewers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-2229 minDon't Praise The Machine#34 - Bots, Batts and BeachesThis week, Al restores some ageing tech while John opts for digital destruction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-1524 minDon't Praise The Machine#33 - Gettinâ Cheugy With ItThis week, Al and John get out of their depth with some hip new slang, and offer some unsolicited casting advice to a Hollywood heavyweight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0823 minDon't Praise The Machine#32 - Hilaria EnsuesThis week, Al slips into character for a macabre adventure, and John navigates the outer limits of celebrity self-invention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0122 minDon't Praise The Machine#31 â Neolithic ImpulsesThis week, John and Al return to the perplexing landscape of 21st-century romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-2521 minDon't Praise The Machine#30 â Modern LoversThis week, a special investigation into the murky world of AI companions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1826 minDon't Praise The Machine#29 â Say It Wasnât YouThis week, John and Al digest some heavily abridged literary classics, and attempt to unscramble a lyrical dogâs breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-1123 min
Don't Praise The Machine#28 â No More SuperheroesâNo More Superheroesâ This week, Al âthreads-throughâ a blistering rebuke of Hollywood mediocrity; and John visits a hidden gem on the drug-addled streets of Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0430 min
Don't Praise The Machine#27 â Golden ThreadThis week John and Al chop it up and riff deep on a John Mellencamp lyric, John reveals the first developed thread-through concept and Al has a chat about Adelaideâs favourite zoo residents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2725 min
Don't Praise The Machine#26 â Hologram ManslaughterThis week Al explores the arrival of dystopian holographic rock concerts, whilst John takes some time to focus on his dream of screenwriting but with a novel DPTM twist. You're gonna love it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-2126 min
Don't Praise The Machine#25 â Honky Horns and SquelchesIn this weekâs silver jubilee celebration, John and Al go back to where it all began: the occult origins of fast food marketing mascots, and the life-changing magic of puerile pranks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1322 min
Don't Praise The Machine#24 â Fool I Gotta Get MineThis week Al and John discuss the authenticity of a rapper's first album, John checks back in on a DPTM Cameo.com favourite and we hear about some of the exciting new things happening at Hewlett Packard this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0718 min
Don't Praise The Machine#23 â Hooky Dollar BillThis week, John and Al discuss mystical frequencies and vexatious litigants, and Al rewards DPTMâs loyal listeners with some lyrical masterpieces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-3123 min
Don't Praise The Machine#22 â Whisper JumanjiThis week, Al and John get an email from a famous fan, contemplate crass cave art and remind you that there are still, occasionally, standalone films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2418 min
Don't Praise The Machine#21 â Explore the SpaceThis week, Al and John savour solitude, marvel at giants and chew over lab-grown meats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-1621 min
Don't Praise The Machine#20 â On LocationJohn and Al relive the glories of the Royal Show; and John goes on the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-1019 min
Don't Praise The Machine#19 â Elevator PitchThis week John and Al riff on DIY YouTube tutorials, financial humiliation, and what a stadium concert was like in the mid â90s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0227 min
Don't Praise The Machine#18 â Sisyphus emojiJohn and Al canvass extreme longevity in online dating, Australian new wave hits, astrological hard truths and the future of emojis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2721 min
Don't Praise The Machine#17 â Who Knows Where This Douchery Will EndAl and John meditate on showertime fatbergs, olâ timey wet shaves, Dutchyâs hot shorts and the chilling possibilities of drone food delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2024 min
Don't Praise The Machine#16 â The HaycastThis week, John and Al talk ageing crooners, multicoloured yawns and the hazards of artistic education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-1219 min
Don't Praise The Machine#15 â Like I Am You, And You Are MeThis week, Al and John ponder fugue state TV, Stuckeyville bowls, the imposing oeuvre of Kevin James and the mystery of miracle healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0622 min
Don't Praise The Machine#14 â Apologies and correctionsJohn and Al talk homework habits and imposter syndrome, communicating by celebrity proxies and using a carriage service to delight. Plus: a Goonies retraction, and a visit from a friend oâ the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2922 min
Don't Praise The Machine#13 â He Thinks Heâs a LawyerThis week, John becomes a reclusive, pill-popping cameo addict, and Al gets high on delicious windfalls and unsolicited seasons greetings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-2223 min
Don't Praise The Machine#12 â Letâs Burn Some BridgesThis week, Al and John survey time travel paradoxes, clickbait, beauty routines gone wrong and the thirst for external validation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1519 min
Don't Praise The Machine#11 â What Will Future Be Like?This week John and Al revisit family film favourites and free-to-air fizzers, and dream of magical holidays and the future that might have been. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0818 min
Don't Praise The Machine#10 â Episode TenThis week, John and Al arrive at a momentous milestone; go on record to endorse the worldâs finest crutch tips; and enjoy a mystical massage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0123 min
Don't Praise The Machine#9 â Tamam ShudThis week, John and Al draw a warm, delicious daal bath and ponder some of lifeâs great mysteries: the Somerton Man, amateur doomsday prepping and grown men eating childrenâs snacks. Plus, another DPTM conversation hack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-2425 min
Don't Praise The Machine#8 â And That's A Solid FriendThis week, John and Al get a surprise visit from a friend oâ the show; and recall underwhelming pranks, avant-garde advertisements, the golden age of waterbeds and a timely 90s mashup. See you at the cafe - Central Perk!°°°Show Notes°°°Tom Arnold Memo to us ::https://memmo.me/global/en/video/rKnyYqgTom Arnold Scene in True Lies:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i9qPOgnAU8Mr Bankrupt Commercial.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drG-yZdtwJIJohn and Al's...2021-05-1732 min
Don't Praise The Machine#7 â Treat You Like My Sticky IckyThis week, John and Al contemplate silky voices, bushy eyebrows and palpitating hearts; misconceived childhood business ventures; and the divine genius of Baby Bash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-1120 min
Don't Praise The Machine#6 - This Purple Hamburger Blob Has Inspired MeThis week, John and Al get eulogised by Sisqo and baffled by barristerâs egos, cause a stink with passive-aggressive housemates, and return to the rich seam of content that is 90s fast food nostalgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0421 min
Don't Praise The Machine#5 â God Has Tendered His ResignationThis week John and Al encounter dancing bullies and hard-partying Czechs; experience a backseat Freudian regression; and contemplate the weird world of YouTube soothsayers and the second acts of reality tv stars. Touchdown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-2720 min
Don't Praise The Machine#4 â Pizza Dudeâs Got Thirty SecondsThis week, John and Al traverse mountains of Subway cookies, plunge their faces into naked burgers and explore the dangerous lure of drugs, bears and storm drain pepperoni pizza.°°°Show Notes°°°Ninja Turtles Movie (1990) pizza in the drain scene:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjv4IBwHsH4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1921 min
Don't Praise The Machine#3 â Dub Chiggy SurpriseThis week John and Al go on record to endorse some iconic Australian products, offer a heartfelt tribute to actor and polymath Bill Paxton and contemplate the mystery of the double cheeseburger. It's a spiritual thing. °°Show notes°°-Bill Paxton moment in True Lies :: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuTvA1_NNSo&t=125s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-1218 min
Don't Praise The Machine#2 â The Man Who Breathes Through His EyesThis week John and Al contemplate strange bedfellows: plane travel and booze advertisments, Richard Dawkins and The Killers, and the Chieftains and Cardi B. Itâs not a trick, itâs just a beautiful moment they want to give to you.*We found a single image online of the Man Who Breathes Through His Eyes at the Adelaide Fringe in 2010. Photo is from Flicker user Hank Graalmanhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/henkg/4582720143 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0519 min
Don't Praise The Machine#1 â A Licky Boom Boom DownIn this first installment, John and Al discuss a novel way to keep the conversation flowing when meeting new people, being mischievous online in the pre-social media era and a musical highlight of 1993. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2223 min