Lore in the Machine: Forgotten Tech History
Lore in the Machine is a narrative technology podcast about the forgotten history of computing, software, and the internet. Every line of code has a story. Most of us just never hear it.
So much of the technology you rely on every day arrived here by accident, argument, or obsession. Each episode uncovers the true story behind a piece of computer science history or internet lore, from obscure mathematical duels to cryptographic ceremonies held in secret vaults. These are the forgotten people, decisions, and accidents that quietly shaped the digital world.
If you love history of technology, unexpected origin stories, and tech storytelling that goes deeper than the headlines, this show is for you.
New episodes every other week.
Podcasting since 2026 • 8 episodes
Lore in the Machine: Forgotten Tech History
Latest Episodes
The Silent Duel
Two people walk toward each other on a dirt road. One bullet each. In a normal duel, a missed shot makes a sound. But in a silent duel, a miss would be invisible. You wouldn't know if your opponent was holding their fire, or had already taken t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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11:08
Strangers with Keys
Four times a year, a small group of people pack their bags and fly to a secure facility in Virginia or California. They submit to retina scanners and palm readers. They enter a metal cage inside a signal-proof room. They turn physical keys in u...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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11:34
Poison in the Cache
Every time you type a web address, you're trusting a directory. A vast, invisible system that translates the names you know into the numbers that actually move data across the internet. You trust it the way a town trusts its well.In 2008...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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8:18