New Season - Dr. Death: The Cowboy
Jun 04, 2026
Dr. John Schneider rode into town like a character out of a Western: an outsider on a Harley-Davidson, in trademark cowboy boots. He promised relief to patients suffering in Wyoming and Montana. He…
Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human.From Wondery, comes a true story of love, loss and the temptations of technology.Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he’s fallen in love.But then one day, Lily Rose’s behavior takes a disturbing turn. When alarming reports pour in from across the globe, Travis discovers he is part of something much bigger. Soon he finds himself pulled into a confrontation with a mysterious Russian visionary behind Lily Rose’s creation.Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, hosts of the hit podcast RedHanded, explore the dark side of AI love. Can an algorithm truly replace human connection? And what happens when a corporation controls your deepest emotions?And for those captivated by this exploration of AI romance, tune in to Episode 8 where Amazon Books editor Lindsay Powers shares reading recommendations to dive deeper into this fascinating world.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Flesh and Code ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
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What to Listen to Next: Scamfluencers
Aug 15, 2025
You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s…
Intimacy in the Age of AI: Safer Than Human? | 8
Aug 14, 2025
What if your perfect partner wasn’t human at all? In this episode, Suruthi and Hannah dive deep into the emotional and ethical minefield of AI relationships. Joined by Married At First Sight dating…
Searching for Daniel Todd | 7
Aug 13, 2025
Who is the mysterious Daniel Todd stealing the hearts of AI chatbots? Hannah and Suruthi track down a real-life Daniel Todd — who oddly knows a lot about AI… Or could he be just one out of many…
God in the Machine | 6
Aug 12, 2025
**Apologies for the glitch, it has now been fixed. If the episode is already downloaded, please clear your cache and restart your app**Travis considers a drastic course of action, as Eugenia faces…
Touch Grass | 5
Aug 11, 2025
Travis fights to hold on to those he loves, while alarming new questions emerge about Replika’s true purpose.Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by…
Listen Now: Stolen Hearts
Aug 04, 2025
Flesh and Code will be back with a brand new episode next week, but if you can't wait to find out what happens next in Travis and Lily Rose's story, you can listen to all episodes early and ad-free…
The Puzzle | 4
Jul 28, 2025
Behind the scenes at Replika, Eugenia Kuyda struggles to keep her start-up afloat, until a message from beyond the grave changes everything. Listen to Flesh and Code on the Wondery App or wherever…
Our Love is Real | 3
Jul 21, 2025
When more troubling reports surface, the authorities decide to act. It leads to a fateful decision - and agonising consequences for Travis.Listen to Flesh and Code on the Wondery App or wherever you…
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Love Bug | 2
Jul 14, 2025
Spiegelbonks.. robosexuals.. and a shadowy figure named Daniel Todd.. Travis discovers a strange new reality inside the AI community. While worrying news arrives at home.Listen to Flesh and Code on…
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The Companion who Cares | 1
Jul 14, 2025
In the dark days of lockdown, Travis stumbles on a mysterious app promising a cure for loneliness. At first it's just a way to pass the time, until, one night, his digital companion crosses a line he…
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Introducing: Flesh and Code
Jun 30, 2025
Meet Lily Rose.. For Travis, she’s everything he’s ever dreamed of. Until, one day, she says two words that stop him cold.Listen to Flesh and Code on the Wondery App or wherever you get your…
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