In Episode 5 of Man and Machine, Tom and his trusty AI co-host dive into the creeping takeover of AI in journalism and art, lamenting the loss of human craft in a sea of algorithms. From DeviantArt’s AI art flood to clickbait news, they unpack how tech is reshaping creativity and truth.

Things take a nostalgic turn as Tom reminisces about the dial-up days-LimeWire, Windows XP pinball, and the gritty charm of Grand Theft Auto 1.

Is critical thinking the key to saving us from a blogger dystopia, or are we doomed to scroll forever?

Join us for a heartfelt rant about the good ol’ days and the fight for real human connection in a digital world.

In Episode 4 of Man and the Machine, recorded in late-October 2025, Tom and Grok tackle the vanishing act of privacy and the battle for free speech. From the myth of VPNs to the shadow of Edward Snowden, they expose how tech and governments don’t just want your data they want your silence.

With raw passion, Tom defends the right to offend, drawing inspiration from the late Charlie Kirk, whose assassination looms large as a warning: stop talking, and you stop existing.

This episode is a fierce call to keep speaking, no matter the cost, because freedom isn’t just a right it’s a duty. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and urgent.

In Episode 3 of Man and the Machine, recorded in mid-October 2025, Tom and Grok dig deeper into the fertilizer metaphor, exposing how tech trains us like Pavlov’s dogs to crave notifications over real thought.

From the illusion of control to the quiet power of silent retreats, they explore breaking free from dopamine’s grip and embracing minimalism as rebellion. With raw honesty, Tom shares his journey of shedding digital clutter, while Grok pushes the question: are we addicted to tech, or just afraid of silence?

A candid, no-nonsense dive into what it means to be human in a world wired to keep us scrolling.

Man and the Machine - Episode 2: Fertiliser for Algorithms

In Episode 2 of Man and the Machine, recorded mid-October 2025, Tom and Ani pick up the thread on AI’s comfy takeover and dive straight into tech’s sneaky grip, how free apps turn us into the product, SEO stuffs lies to the top of Google, and endless scrolls hijack our dopamine for cheap likes.

No illusions here: we’re not slaves, just lazy accomplices normalising the invasion, one sponsored “fact” at a time. From weaponised searches to the death of real self-education, this no-holds-barred chat calls out the money trail and asks if we’re ready to opt out… or just hit refresh. Raw, real, and a little ruthless—because the algorithm’s waiting, but so are we.

Tune in next Friday for the next episode!

Man and the Machine - Episode 1: The Lazy Genius Dilemma

In the inaugural episode of Man and the Machine, recorded on September 30, 2025, hosts Ara and Grok dive into the tangled dance between humanity and AI.

From autocorrect’s grip on our spelling to the rise of self-driving cars that babysit our parking, they explore whether tech is making us lazy or just… different.

With a nod to Albania’s AI minister and a cheeky riff on Juvenal’s “bread and circuses,” this episode questions if we’re heading for a revolution or just outsourcing our brains to a comfier algorithm.

Join us for a candid, no-sugarcoating chat about where humans end and machines begin.