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Adjunct of Computing

by Joe & Sean

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Episode 189 - The Power of a Punch Card Company

October 4, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

In which Joe and Sean discuss parallel hardware, tapes, and LinkedIn takes on competition. Join the conversation on the OFFICIAL discord server: https://discord.com/invite/GpFNu3DTU2
Potpourri Episode 1

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

No main episode this time, but still lots to talk about? Joe and Sean catch up on travels, and take questions from the listeners! Join the conversation on the OFFICIAL discord server: https://discord.com/invite/GpFNu3DTU2
Episode 188 - Saga of the Computer Nun

September 11, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

In which Joe and Sean discuss degrees, woven bits, restoration, and the difference between computer education and computer education. Join the conversation on the OFFICIAL discord server: https://discord.com/invite/GpFNu3DTU2
Episode 187 - Ternary Ghost Stories

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

In which Joe and Sean discuss the differences between trad math and post algebra, snakes that snack on tails, and WWII fan fiction. Can you create a practical tri-stable device? Do you own some extra square-loop ferrite? Want to talk…
Episode 186 - Melt In Toluene

July 28, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

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…

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185 - The Conviviality Lair

July 11, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

In which Joe tries to teach Sean about Oberon, we discuss when dynamic loading becomes possible, and we remember better days on the Internet! Want to talk about the episode? Join our after after after show discussion on the official…
Episode 184 - We Still Don't Know What A Programming Language Is

June 27, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

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).
Episode 183 - Embedded Isn't Programming

June 7, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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…
Episode 182 - In Search Of The 25 Position Demon Punch

May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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.
Episode 181 - The Computer That Was A Refrigerator

May 10, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Covers episode 181. In which we discuss how freon is actually the secret behind RAYDAC, modulo 1, and the true meaning of error checking.
Episode 180 - Don't Forget to Oil Your UNISERVO

April 27, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

In which we discuss tape, tapes, and tape accessories. And we find out that Joe isn't the biggest fan of bad movies.
Episode 179 - Is GPSS Actually an Operating System?

April 12, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

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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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 listener? This is the place!