Episode 101: Welcome to The Glitch!

This is the first episode of our new monthly sub-series called 404: Sense of Humor Not Found. We’re here to make tech talk human, funny, and relatable because let’s face it, digital life is full of glitches.

What’s inside:

00:00 Intro: Surviving the chaos of tech

01:00 Meet the hosts: Kenya, Italy, and a rolling pin

04:00 Why this podcast exists (and why you’ll love it)

06:00 Segments explained: Hot Take, Facts or Phish, Tech Confessions

07:00 Tech Confession #1: Ponzi scheme gone wrong

11:00 Tech Confession #2: WhatsApp phishing fail

13:00 Tech Confession #3: Almost installing a scam

16:00 Wrap-up: Share your fails + closing bite

💡 Expect laughs, lessons, and a little chaos every month. Got a tech fail? Send it our way. We might feature it next time!

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In this first episode of Where I Stand, I sit down with Andy Briercliffe, an online harms consultant and SHIELD Board member, to talk about what community means when everything is connected, why the biggest challenge isn’t AI but human behavior, and what gives him hope for the future of digital safety. This isn’t just another conversation about tech. It’s about how tech shapes our communities.

Andy doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: regulation matters, AI is evolving fast, but behind every algorithm is a human choice. He shares why collaboration across education, tech, and grassroots communities is the only way forward, and why protecting young people and vulnerable groups must stay at the center.

This conversation is part of what SHIELD stands for: amplifying voices that remind us technology is powerful, but responsibility is non-negotiable. If you care about online safety, ethical AI, and building a safer digital future, this episode is for you.

This content is also available in video form, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/vRgy9koLQAs

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, we interview Parag Patel from Kids Nanny, an AI-powered parental control app. Parag shares insights into the app's development, its focus on privacy, and the importance of open dialogue between parents and children. He discusses key features like screen scanning, monitoring according to specific parental concerns, and age-appropriate app databases, as well as the challenges faced in different cultural contexts and parental approaches to online safety. Patel emphasizes the need for both parties to be on board and highlights the app's approach to safeguarding children's online privacy while ensuring their safety.

00:00 Introduction to Digital Dominoes

00:07 Meet Parag Patel: Co-Founder of Kids Nanny

01:14 The Core Features of Kids Nanny

02:20 Balancing Privacy and Protection

04:34 Cultural Differences in Parenting Styles

06:58 Challenges and Feedback from Parents

10:52 Innovative Solutions for Child Safety

12:28 Addressing Data Privacy Concerns

15:22 Real-Life Success Stories

15:57 Preventing Child Abuse Material

17:45 Avoiding Parental Control Misuse

18:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links to speakers and organizations:

Parag Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/papatel/

Kids Nanny: https://kidsnanny.ca/

Angeline Corvaglia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeline-corvaglia/

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