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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/programaudioseriesVisit 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.

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/programaudioseriesVisit 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.

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/programaudioseriesVisit 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.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 bonus episodes for as little as $3/mo. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LiteratureWireland RanchGospels of the Flood Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A group of unsuspecting bus travellers find out 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.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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comJoin 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/quizJoin 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, 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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.