Flesh and Code

by Audible

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.

Latest episodes

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Aug 15 2025
42 min

Intimacy in the Age of AI: Safer Than Human? | 8

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 Ma

Aug 14 2025
1 h 12 min

Searching for Daniel Todd | 7

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

Aug 13 2025
25 min

God in the Machine | 6

**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

Aug 12 2025
37 min

Touch Grass | 5

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

Aug 11 2025
40 min

Listen Now: Stolen Hearts

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

Aug 4 2025
47 min

The Puzzle | 4

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

Jul 28 2025
35 min

Our Love is Real | 3

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 t

Jul 21 2025
32 min

Love Bug | 2

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.

Jul 14 2025
36 min

The Companion who Cares | 1

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 digita

Jul 14 2025
42 min

Introducing: Flesh and Code

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

Jun 30 2025
2 min

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What listeners say

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I love Hannah and Suruthi!!! I got hooked on Redhanded and listened to every episode this summer(2025); I started listening to this show while waiting for new R.H. episodes. The whole first episode I’m screaming into my phone “BUT SHE’S NOT EVEN REAL!?!?!?” I’m fascinated and also mindblow at this story already. My childhood fear of iRobot materializing in today’s world is not comforting. Hard concept for me to grasp that humans are turning to AI than real human companionship. Will definitelyyyy be listening to this whole series within a few days!

Maria Winehouse · Sep 2025

I loved this series and have been recommending it to everyone. I appreciated the nuanced take that went deeper than the knee- jerk “look at these losers and their AI girlfriends”.

Andrea Dunlop · Aug 2025

I had to binge this thing!! Having worked in tech for years, this show managed to place a human finger on the pulse of this moment, and brings to life all the weird and worrying aspects of AI. This is a mandatory listen for those concerned, the clueless, and the “all-in” crowd - no stone left unturned. A monumental achievement in storytelling, well done!!

SkinnyTallz · Aug 2025

This podcast was beautifully and thoughtfully done- it explores a complicated but imminent reality in a compassionate way, without judgement. I highly recommend it.

mossa24 · Jul 2025

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