Mel was discussed in episode 114 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lgp-30-a-forgotten...), and there was a special episode which included a reading of the story (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reading-the-story-of-m...). The machine also pops up from time to time when the host discusses "personal computers", which he has a very interesting definition of!