Long before Silicon Valley, TikTok, or the age of algorithms, a pulp sci-fi writer named Murray Leinster imagined a world where machines got a little too smart. In 1947 he wrote A Logic Named Joe —a story so ahead of its time it feels uncanny even now. Just a few years later, the tale came crackling to life on the radio anthology Dimension X in 1950. In this episode of The Shiver Show , Mary and Greg dive into this eerie slice of old-time radio, talking about the sharp performances by Joseph Julian and Roger DeKoven , the inventive sound design, and yes—that delightfully kooky theme music. But at its heart, the story raises a chilling question that never gets old: what happens when our inventions outthink—and maybe outmaneuver—us? Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments! Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcast Follow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershow or check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
