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Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech TalkTech Resurgence in 2025: How In-Person Events Are Reshaping Digital Innovation and Human ConnectionBeyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk is where technology moves off the timeline and into the tangible, meeting listeners at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and everyday life. As businesses and consumers grapple with dazzling advances in AI, robotics, and digital culture, the conversation around technology in 2025 is evolving in real time and real space.This summer, the IRL—In Real Life—tech surge is unmistakable. From packed auditoriums in Dublin and Geneva to buzzing cafés turned pop-up brainstorm labs, in-person events are back at full force. Just this past May, the Dublin Tech Summit brought together over...
2025-08-1604 min
Parenting in a Tech WorldStanding Up to Big Tech and Social Media with Scrolling 2 Death’s Nicki PetrossiLearn from a former social media industry exec turned family advocate how to help keep your kids safe in an age of ever-present social media.Connect with Nicki and learn more about Scrolling2Death:https://www.scrolling2death.com/https://www.instagram.com/scrolling2death/https://www.youtube.com/@Scrolling2Deathhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisbergS2D Foundation: https://www.scrolling2death.com/donateResources mentioned in this episode:Better Than Real Life book https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Real-Life-Persuasive/dp/B0DS1...
2025-07-0240 min
Scrolling 2 DeathA Tech-Safe Summer: Strategies for Healthier Habits (with Titania Jordan)Summer’s here—and that means more sunshine, more free time… and a lot more screen time. In this episode, Nicki Petrossi sits down with Titania Jordan to talk about the ups, downs, and everything-in-between of parenting through summer break. They swap stories, explore why boredom is actually a gift, and share practical ways to help kids unplug, get outside, and build independence. From setting healthy tech boundaries to using kid-friendly tools that actually work, this is a real talk on how to survive—and enjoy—summer with your kids (with...
2025-06-3026 minScrolling 2 DeathFormer Snapchat Exec Speaks Out: Why Kids Aren’t Safe Online (with Sarah Gallagher Trombley)What happens when a Big Tech insider turns child advocate and parent educator? In this powerful conversation, Sarah Gallagher Trombley — former Snapchat executive — joins Nicki Petrossi to pull back the curtain on the hidden dangers kids face on social media. From Snapchat to TikTok, YouTube to Instagram, no platform is safe. Sarah shares the uncomfortable truth about what parental controls can’t fix, why smart devices are riskier than most parents realize, and how platforms are failing our kids. If you're a parent, this episode has the facts you can't afford to miss.Sarah Gallaghe...
2025-06-2346 min
Ending SexploitationRoblox, Meta, and Apple Aren't Protecting Kids and They Know It Nicki Petrossi (from Scrolling2Death) joins Haley to discuss big tech, social media, and protecting our kids online. They talk about the need for these companies to do MORE while also calling on parents to learn about the devices and apps their kids are using. Some of these apps look incredibly kid-friendly but have virtually no meaningful protections between young kids and predatory adults. Roblox is a great example of this, and Haley and Nicki dive into the details behind this popular game platform. They also highlight the importance of whistleblowers at companies like Meta to reveal the truth...
2025-06-1948 minScrolling 2 DeathApple’s Role in the Teen Sextortion Epidemic (with Sarah Gardner of Heat Initiative)Sextortion scams targeting teen boys are on the rise — and they’re happening through platforms parents trust, like Instagram, Snapchat and even Apple’s iMessage. In this eye-opening conversation, Scrolling 2 Death host Nicki Petrossi and Sarah Gardner of Heat Initiative expose the devastating impact of these scams and the chilling truth about Apple’s inaction.Why hasn’t Apple built better protections? Why are predators thriving in their ecosystem? Why is Apple ignoring the CSAM stored in iCloud? And what can parents do right now to safeguard their children? This is a must-listen for anyone who b...
2025-06-0718 minScrolling 2 DeathBe Their Voice: How to Help Pass Laws That Protect Children (with Rick Lane)In this powerful conversation, Nicki Petrossi and Rick Lane dive into the latest legislative moves to make the internet safer for kids. They break down the Take It Down Act, a critical step in fighting back against non-consensual explicit content and AI deepfakes. But the work isn't done. Parents must continue the pressure to pass additional bills like The DEFIANCE Act, NO FAKES Act and the Kids Online Safety Act.Nicki and Rick stress the vital role of parents, communities, and advocates in pushing these protections forward. They also t...
2025-05-2917 min