Flesh and Code

By Wondery

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Episodes: 11

Description

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.

Listen to Flesh and Code on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the entire series, right now and ad-free on Wondery+ and in Atmos. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/flesh-and-code/ now.



Episode Date
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Aug 15, 2025
Intimacy in the Age of AI: ​​Safer Than Human? | 8
Aug 14, 2025
Searching for Daniel Todd | 7
Aug 13, 2025
God in the Machine | 6
Aug 12, 2025
Touch Grass | 5
Aug 11, 2025
Listen Now: Stolen Hearts
Aug 04, 2025
The Puzzle | 4
Jul 28, 2025
Our Love is Real | 3
Jul 21, 2025
Love Bug | 2
Jul 14, 2025
The Companion who Cares | 1
Jul 14, 2025
Introducing: Flesh and Code
Jun 30, 2025