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Watts On Your Screen

Matt Watts
Synthwave
Screen Time
Privacy
Grid and Sunset Design
Online Safety Act
Youtube
1980s Visual Language
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Accessibility
Pippa
Advertising Data
Local Journalism
Surveillance Capitalism
Tiktok
Instagram
Miami
Los Angeles
Sofia, Bulgaria
Meta
Attention Economy

A podcast all about the entirely disparate experiences we have on the internet. Matt Watts interviews a series of guests about their internet diet, how they use the web, and how it uses them.

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Recent Guests

Andy Phippen
Professor of digital rights at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University; SWGFL
Episode: How to Actually Reduce Online Harms
Corey Bedford
Journalist with experience at Grimsby Telegraph and Leicester Mercury; former Reach PLC employee
Reach PLC / Leicester Mercury / Nottingham Post (formerly Trinity Mirror)
Episode: Demolishing local journalism? Clickbait, school skirts, and parish councils.
Louisa Warren
Actor who appeared in viral “Karen” scenarios
Blacktop Media Group (via projects described)
Episode: Happy Meal Karen's True Identity
Lloyd Morris
Actor who appeared in viral “Karen” scenarios
Blacktop Media Group (via projects described)
Episode: Happy Meal Karen's True Identity
Hamad Khan
Owner of Blacktop Media Group; behind viral content production
Blacktop Media Group
Episode: Happy Meal Karen's True Identity

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Matt Watts
Host of Watts On Your Screen

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Thoughtful and interesting

    This is such a great concept, and the hosting and production are spot on. We all experience the internet in such different ways, and it’s fascinating to hear these varied perspectives explored so thoughtfully. Vicar one is me fave - cracking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke.023
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The show often offers practical insights that listeners can apply in daily tech use and policy discussions.
Thoughtful and engaging; the host and guests provide balanced, reflective takes on internet life.
Production quality and guest variety are consistently strong, making complex topics accessible.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Demolishing local journalism? Clickbait, school skirts, and parish councils.
Q: What was the most high-profile story you covered that demonstrated how online news can explode in reach?
The uniform story about a Leicester girl's skirt, which sparked mass attention across regional sites and beyond, illustrating how a local, seemingly small issue can be amplified through networks and lead to widespread engagement.
Millennial Mums & Digital Dads Part 1
Q: Aren't there just going to be times when you kind of want the kid to be quiet, and you might just want to give them a screen to shut them up?
Both Ronnie and Alex acknowledge the urge, but frame it as a last-resort option, emphasizing fortitude and patience, and proposing to prioritize talking, books, and interactive play to keep children engaged in more varied activities.

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Listeners are drawn to thoughtful, curiosity-driven conversations about how people interact with the internet in everyday life. Topics frequently center on digital well-being, parenting in a screen-soaked world, privacy and surveillance, accessibility and assistive tech, online harms, and the trade-offs of platform-driven culture. The show tends to feature a mix of personal narratives, expert perspectives, and practical tips, with a notable focus on real-world implications for families, educators, and policy. Its unique angle lies in blending experiential storytelling with policy-relevant discussions, often highlighting practical adaptations and ethical considerations rather than shying away from challenging questions about consent, data us... more

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