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Analog-ish: Seeking low-tech ideas in a high-tech world

Becky Mollenkamp
Artificial Intelligence
Train Travel
Zines
Feminism
Social Media
Technology
Third Spaces
Vintage Hi-Fi Radios
Your Attention Is Sacred
Environment
Mikki Kendall
Skeuomorphism
Podcasting
Sojourner White
Rest
Technology and Society
Homii
The Body Liberation Project
Labor
Octavia Butler

Analog-ish is a weekly interview podcast for people who are tired of being optimized. Hosted by feminist coach Becky Mollenkamp, who believes slowing down is a radical act, each episode features conversations with thinkers, makers, and everyday radicals who are finding their way back to something slower, more intentional, and more human. We're not here to tell you to smash your phone or go off the... more

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Bree Nachelle isn't anti-tech; she's a NASA-trained digital strategist, mindfulness facilitator, and AI practitioner who's also brutally honest about what happens when productivity tools stop serving us and start running us. After a mini stroke at 43... more

Keita Wangari is a tech founder and former Google product researcher who spends her off-hours collecting something most people don't know exists: 3D viewers and stereoscopes dating back to the 1800s. In this episode, Keita traces her collection back ... more

Ava Carter never expected a school cell phone ban to turn her into a vintage electronics repairwoman, but here we are. In this episode, the graphic designer, single mom, and self-described "green lady" walks us through how a hand-me-down Discman spir... more

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In this episode, you'll hear from Derek Beyer — writer, utopian thinker, and creator of the Substack newsletter Otherworlds Catalog — about what actually happened when he spent a full year deliberately auditing and dismantling his relationship with t... more

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Keita Wangari
Eclectic entrepreneur and human-centered researcher; tech founder
Independent/Entrepreneurial circle
Episode: The Hidden History Inside Vintage 3D Viewers
Ava Carter
Inventive tinkerer focused on reviving vintage hi-fi radios
Independent creator, vintage audio enthusiast
Episode: Joy Is Rebellion: Ava Carter's Vintage Radio Obsession
Derek Beyer
Writer, utopian thinker, founder of Otherworlds Catalog
Otherworlds Catalog / Substack
Episode: The Spreadsheet That Changed Derek Beyer's Relationship with Tech
Chrissy King
writer, speaker, educator, former strength coach; author of The Body Liberation Project
The Body Liberation Project / Substack: The Liberation Collective
Episode: Resting for My Ancestors: Rest, Race, and Liberation with Chrissy King
Sojourner White
Travel vlogger and creator focusing on train travel
Sojourneys
Episode: Train Travel Helps You Disconnect From Technology and Reconnect With People with Sojourner White
Whitney Pollard
Founder of Homii
Homii
Episode: Building Real-World Community in the Age of Loneliness with Whitney Pollard
Andria Singletary
Host of Evergreen Marketing Era for Women Entrepreneurs; podcast strategist
Evergreen Marketing Era for Women Entrepreneurs
Episode: How to Market Your Business Without Being Online All Day with Andria Singletary
Maz George
They/them, compassionate galvanizing coach, astrologer, artist, and teacher with a background in art design and communication
Cosmic Playground
Episode: Why Zines Are Making a Comeback with Maz George
Paula James Martinez
Founder of Cuqui Media; former fashion director at Refinery29
Cuqui Media
Episode: Cuqui Magazine is Bringing Back Print for Gen Alpha Girls (with Paula James Martinez)

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Becky Mollenkamp
Host of Analog-ish; feminist coach who advocates slowing down and human-centric tech use; guides conversations with guests and centers practical, low-tech living.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 1 ratings
  • So necessary

    These conversations are very necessary in today’s world. I love the reminder to slow down. And I appreciate Becky’s openness and vulnerability!

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    Lauren Roche | The Naked Truth
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The Hidden History Inside Vintage 3D Viewers
Q: What advice would you give to new collectors starting today?
Her guidance is to start with a spark of interest, then narrow the focus to build a deep, cohesive story, while also balancing research with caretaking and documentation to preserve context for others.
The Spreadsheet That Changed Derek Beyer's Relationship with Tech
Q: How did the spreadsheet project shape your approach to changing your relationship with technology?
The spreadsheet broke the problem into small, doable parts, tracked both practical use and emotional responses, and allowed iterative revisions. It helped Derek realize that there isn't a single right answer, but a series of small, regular adjustments that accumulate over time.
Building Real-World Community in the Age of Loneliness with Whitney Pollard
Q: How is Homii serving as a bridge between digital life and real-life belonging?
The platform combines online discovery with vetted, in-person events and training for hosts, aiming to reduce anxiety around stepping out and to provide spaces where people feel seen and cared for, regardless of background.
Building Real-World Community in the Age of Loneliness with Whitney Pollard
Q: What made you get to a place where you want to build an app?
Whitney describes her transition from engineering and manufacturing to HR and travel, realizing through market research and personal experiences that people crave in-person connection, which inspired a digital framework to facilitate trusted, local gatherings.
Mikki Kendall: When Your Voice Becomes a Weapon (And That Changes Everything)
Q: How has your writing practice changed in the face of AI and new tech?
I shifted away from over-reliance on heavy tools, returned to low-tech and open-source options, and limited time spent on problematic platforms, focusing on intentional writing sessions and offline supports like music and walks to sustain creativity.

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A weekly interview series centered on slowing down in a high-tech world, exploring practical, low-tech approaches to living more intentionally. Conversations span topics like rest, community building, mindful technology use, and feminist perspectives on digital life, featuring authors, coaches, founders, and activists who model ways to reclaim attention, cultivate real-world connections, and resist hustle culture. Notable throughlines include AI sobriety, third-space communities, and the politics of everyday tech use, with guests who bring actionable ideas for balancing modern demands with human-centered values. The show stands out for its thoughtful, anti-burnout stance and its blend of personal storytelling with concrete strategies that l... more

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