Adjunct of Computing

By Joe & Sean

Advent of Computing's official after show! Each episode Joe and Sean pick up where the main show left off. Ever wondered what's been cut for an episode? Or wanted to follow up on an exercise for the l... more

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How many episodes does Adjunct of Computing have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

Adjunct of Computing episodes:

July 28, 2026 Episode 186 - Melt In Toluene
In which we discuss just what tapes are soluable in, the special-ness of special purpose, and if Joe and Sean will ever agree on the cognative complexity of Turing Completeness.

Want to talk about the episode? Join our after after after show discussion on the official Discord server: https://discord.gg/GpFNu3DTU2
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1h 9min
July 11, 2026 Episode 185 - The Conviviality Lair
In which Joe tries to teach Sean about Oberon, we discuss when dynamic loading becomes possible, and we remember better days on the Internet!

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1h 15min
June 27, 2026 Episode 184 - We Still Don't Know What A Programming Language Is
In which Joe continues to push Sean towards the ideals of functional programming. We discuss how the early roots of programming, the history of mathematical notation, and the first aides to computation (hint: they were rocks).
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1h 19min
June 07, 2026 Episode 183 - Embedded Isn't Programming
Covering episode 183 - A Digital Gap?

In which we discuss how embeded systems aren't general purpose computers, the true meaning of context, how we are sick of the 1940s, and how it's OK for Sean to have a beer on a Friday night if it's been a long week!
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1h 1min
May 29, 2026 Episode 182 - In Search Of The 25 Position Demon Punch
Covers Episode 182 - Spinning Memories, and...

Why is it always Nazis?

How Joe is going to make an EDSAC.

The value of Turing Completeness.

And... the ethics of technology.
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1h 2min
May 10, 2026 Episode 181 - The Computer That Was A Refrigerator
Covers episode 181.

In which we discuss how freon is actually the secret behind RAYDAC, modulo 1, and the true meaning of error checking.
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1h 17min
April 27, 2026 Episode 180 - Don't Forget to Oil Your UNISERVO
In which we discuss tape, tapes, and tape accessories. And we find out that Joe isn't the biggest fan of bad movies.
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1h 6min
April 12, 2026 Episode 179 - Is GPSS Actually an Operating System?
In which we get hung up on trying to work out the difference between a computer, a langauge, and an operating system. Are they all just co-routines? Is GPSS functional? Or is it more OOPS-ie?
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1h 1min
March 29, 2026 Episode 178 - Can YOU Program the Programma?
In which we discuss delay lines, magnetic cards, and try to remember how you program without memory addresses.
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1h 8min
March 16, 2026 Episode 177 - Getting MORE Real With RSX
The first episode of the new aftershow! In which we talk more about RSX, the joys of hobby operating system development, and how much I wish for more BLISS in my life.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg_5qVNdBGs
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49min

FAQs about Adjunct of Computing:

How many episodes does Adjunct of Computing have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.