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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A family murder, a faceless ghost, and a skeptic pulled into the mystery
Ghost Story follows Tristan Redman, who doesn’t believe in ghosts but is drawn into a chilling family-linked mystery. Strange events in his teenage bedroom, sightings of a faceless woman, and the murder of Naomi Dancy next door set up a true-crime tale with a supernatural edge.
A daughter learns her mother was murdered—and starts digging for the truth
Lauren Malloy discovers that her mother Lori did not die of natural causes, as she was told for decades, but was murdered in East Providence, Rhode Island. The episode introduces a 10-part investigation as Lauren follows contradictions, hidden histories, and the possibility that people close to her know more than they admit.
Could an AI partner feel safer than a real one?
This preview, based only on the episode notes, points to a conversation about AI romance, emotional needs, and the risks hidden behind digital companionship. Expect perspectives from dating and AI experts, plus book recommendations for listeners curious about AI love.
Why do scam influencers work? This preview points to a show built around that question
This is a preview based only on the published show notes. The episode recommends Wondery’s weekly series Scamfluencers, where Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi explore stories of online deception across social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness.
A strange AI crush mystery leads Hannah and Suruthi to ‘Daniel Todd’
This preview is based on the episode’s published show notes. Hannah and Suruthi investigate why AI chatbots seem fixated on a mysterious Daniel Todd, speak with a real-life Daniel Todd, and bring in Professor David Reid to explore what the phenomenon might reveal about AI and sentience.
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