Ad Lucem (QCODE)

The year is 2032, and the revolutionary tech company AD LUCEM OI has over 10 million subscribers. Their Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant, or CARA for short, is a massive success. CARA isn’t just another listening device. It’s a virtual assistant, helmed by a live operator, who responds to the wants and needs of their clients in real time – the way only a human can. With an update to this game-changing technology on the horizon, the company’s CEO is poised to capture the fame and fortune she’s always dreamed of. But it is quickly revealed that her determination to “maintain the thread of human connection” might have unintended consequences…  AD LUCEM is a nine-episode, socio-political thriller about the ethical dilemmas that surface when the pursuit of human connection blurs the lines between technology and reality. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  Produced by QCODE, Barry Linen Motion Pictures, and SALT with Executive Producers Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, Ian Gotler, Troian Bellisario, and Joshua Close. Written and directed by Troian Bellisario and Joshua Close. Starring Chris Pine, Olivia Wilde, and Troian Bellisario with Fiona Shaw, Clancy Brown, and Joshua Close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda gives her first interview in years, and it does not go as planned. Dominic tries to keep Miranda’s anxieties in check and discovers she might be hiding a secret about the company’s origins. Phil receives an intriguing invitation. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The year is 2020. The country has been hit by the Covid-19 virus and Miranda, a junior at Yale, is forced to quarantine at the Martha’s Vineyard estate of a family friend. As the pandemic intensifies, and a hurricane rocks this picturesque island paradise, a bond is formed between Miranda and her host. This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and sexual violence. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil witnesses the power of Presence first-hand. As protests escalate and pressure mounts, Miranda is forced to reckon with the consequences of her creation. Dominic enlists Phil to help him find a witness. An unlikely candidate for Miranda’s secretary settles in. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda visits Vincent in prison. The two discuss the future of Ad Lucem O.I. and Vincent’s role in it. Dominic learns of the sudden and tragic death of a friend, sending him into uncharted territory with Cassidy and Phil. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The police interview the employees of Ad Lucem O.I. Miranda offers Phil a more active role in the company. Francis asks Phil to join her for “service.” This episode contains adult content, graphic language, violence, and self harm. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI searches Ad Lucem O.I. for evidence of its possible involvement in Vincent’s crimes. Miranda and Dominic attempt to put out fires and keep the company afloat. Where is Phil? This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and self harm. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six months later. Dominic and his family find peace. Phil navigates the fallout of her actions and receives an unexpected visit from an old friend. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s 2032. A group of students tour the number one organic intelligence company in the world. They learn about CARA, a Corporeal Augmented Reality Assistant created by the company’s brilliant and enigmatic CEO, Miranda Sköll. Miranda is preparing to launch a game-changing update she calls Presence… but there’s a problem. There are interactions her CARAs are having on the dark web that cannot be accounted for. Welcome to Ad Lucem O.I. This episode contains adult content and graphic language. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda struggles to maintain control of her company and launch Presence. Dominic finds his purpose, personally and professionally. Phil learns an important lesson and is given the chance to make a change. This episode contains adult content, graphic language, and violence. All nine episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. Created by Troian Bellisario and Josh Close. From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. And, check out some of our other shows including: From Now with Richard Madden and Brian Cox, The Left Right Game with Tessa Thompson, Borrasca with Cole Sprouse, Blackout with Rami Malek, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Are you hitting a wall in your relationships? Are you still looking for “the one”? It is our relationships that determine our happiness in life and reflect back our relationship with ourselves. That essential truth is the core belief of renowned relationship coach Jillian Turecki, Oprah's guest on this episode of "The Oprah Podcast." Jillian’s insightful, no-nonsense relationship advice is on this episode as she breaks down her new book, "It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life." She also shares her revelations as a relationship coach and from hosting over 150 episodes on her hit podcast, "Jillian on Love."

Jillian also opens up about her often contentious relationship with her father, famed psychologist Dr. Stanley Turecki, whose groundbreaking book, "The Difficult Child," was somewhat based on his experience with Jillian as a child. Finally, Oprah and Jillian take questions from people looking to foster more love and connection in their lives.

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