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Unplugged Minds Podcast

Unplugged Minds
Physical Media
Halifax, Canada
Social Media
Iphone
Vinyl
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Community
Halifax
University Of Kings College
Gen Z
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Detox

Unplugged Minds Podcast is a Gen Z examination of all the things that have kept us plugged in, and asks the question, how do we get out? Because your parents were right, it is those damn phones. This four-part series created by journalism students at the University of Kings College in Halifax, Nova Scotia features experts and local Haligonians on their journeys to unplug from their devices to embr... more

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What’s your screen time? When we asked our team, the answer ranged from two hours to eight and a half. In some cases, that’s nearly half your time spent awake. Since the technology emerged, people have been trying to warn us it would be a problem. An... more

In the last decade, Netflix monthly subscription prices have nearly doubled. No matter where we turn, it seems like subscription based pricing just keeps going up. Streaming models were built to make media more accessible—but is an ad littered librar... more

How many hours this week have you spent doomscrolling? In this day and age it can feel like everything is all doom and gloom. We’re lonely, prices just keep going up, and somehow our phones have become the most essential and most hindering piece of t... more

Six years after the Covid-19 pandemic, it seems virtual alternatives to in-person events are more common than ever, but is that good for us?

In episode four of this limited series, journalism students Talia Freedhoff and Luke McNabb take a deep dive... more

Unplugged Minds Podcast is a Gen Z examination of all the things that have kept us plugged in, and asks the question, how do we get out? Because your parents were right, it is those damn phones. This four-part series created by journalism students at... more

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Recent Guests

Barley Burns
Reporter
University of King's College / Halifax coverage
Episode: Episode 2: Reclaim your time
DeNel Rehberg Sedo
Professor
Mount Saint Vincent University
Episode: Episode 2: Reclaim your time
Tasha Moller
Student researcher
University of King's College
Episode: Episode 2: Reclaim your time
Mark Miller
Cognitive scientist
University of Toronto (research), Hokkaido University (research)
Episode: Episode 2: Reclaim your time
Hania Shakeri
Assistant professor at Dalhousie University specializing in human-computer interaction
Dalhousie University
Episode: Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Jimmy Donnelly
Owner and long-time employee at Taz Records
Taz Records
Episode: Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Marielle Godfrey
Head researcher and reporter
Atlantic News (featured segment on puzzles, magazines, and physical papers)
Episode: Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Emily Picto Roberts
Collector with a large VHS collection
Private collector
Episode: Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Chris Green
Owner of Atlantic News, puzzles, magazines shop
Atlantic News
Episode: Episode 3: Hands-on media!

Hosts

Luke McNabb
Host of the show
Talia Freedhoff
Co-host of the show

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Q: What role do retailers and local communities play in this revival?
Local stores like Taz Records and Atlantic News serve as community hubs where people meet, trade, discuss, and experience media together, reinforcing a sense of belonging that online platforms don't provide.
Episode 3: Hands-on media!
Q: Why are younger generations turning back to physical media despite living in a streaming-dominated landscape?
The panel suggests it's about reclaiming autonomy, tangible value, and meaningful experiences that streaming often lacks, such as the ability to own a physical item, engage with art and music more deliberately, and participate in local communities around physical media stores and events.

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A Gen Z–driven exploration of why constant connectivity feels inescapable and how to reclaim time offline. The show centers on Halifax-based students and local residents who test practical unplugging strategies—from embracing offline hobbies and physical media to building real-world communities—while weighing both the benefits and challenges of digital life. Across episodes, expect conversations with researchers, local business owners, and everyday people about autonomy, wellbeing, and the evolving role of technology in social life. The format combines on-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, and personal narratives to illuminate tangible paths toward more intentional tech use and richer offline experiences.

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Recent guests on Unplugged Minds Podcast include:

1. Barley Burns
2. DeNel Rehberg Sedo
3. Tasha Moller
4. Mark Miller
5. Hania Shakeri
6. Jimmy Donnelly
7. Marielle Godfrey
8. Emily Picto Roberts

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