Found in the Machine: Forgotten Tech History
Daina BouquinEvery line of code has a story. Most of us just never hear it.
Found in the Machine is a narrative technology podcast about the forgotten history of computing, software, and the internet. Each episode uncovers the true story behind a piece of computing history or internet lore to surface the forgotten people, decisions, and accidents that quietly shaped the digital world.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyHistory | |||
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In 1965, engineers were building a computer to fly men to the moon. It had to survive a rocket launch and the vacuum of space. It could not be erased by a power failure, a hard landing, or anything short of physical destruction. They needed to make t... more
The show has a new name.
Starting with this episode, Lore in the Machine is now Found in the Machine. Same stories, same voice. The name just finally says what the show actually does.
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You’ve done this so many times you don’t think about it anymore. A box appears. You squint a... more
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Two people walk toward each other on a dirt road. One bullet each. In a normal duel, a missed... more
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Four times a year, a small group of people fly to a secure facility in either Virginia or Cal... more
Listeners, please note that this episode was recorded before the show’s name changed to Found in the Machine, so you’ll hear the old name in this episode.
Every time you type a web address, you're trusting a directory. A vast, invisible system that... more
Listeners, please note that this episode was recorded before the show’s name changed to Found in the Machine, so you’ll hear the old name in this episode.
Every programmer knows 'foo' as the "insert name here" of software development. But where did... more
Listeners, please note that this episode was recorded before the show’s name changed to Found in the Machine, so you’ll hear the old name in this episode.
Look at your phone settings. There's a small angular icon there that you've probably never th... more
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Apple Podcasts | #122 |  United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  New Zealand/Technology |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Narrative-driven tech history show that weaves human stories, cultural context, and engineering milestones into the origins of modern computing. Across episodes, topics swing from the personal innovations of pioneering figures to the social dynamics underpinning technological progress, linking early laboratory experiments to today's ubiquitous networks and devices. Listeners can expect richly told, citation-style episodes that connect folklore, wartime innovation, and company histories to explain how software, hardware, and standards emerged. A notable strength is the cohesive storytelling approach that makes complex technical lineage approachable without sacrificing depth or accuracy, appealing to both curious generalists and tech professi... more
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