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Covid catch up and Andy's new boy!Listen  to - Conversations - with Maggie Dent (parenting teenage boys)Initial TikTok recapKatherine's TikTok impressionsWhat happened with TikTok recentlyHow could this happen - the algorithm?We need to talk to our kidsIs the Chinese government stealing our data?Is Katherine deleting TikTok?What are people doing during Covid?Lifeline hotline = 13 11 14We’d love to hear from you via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com, @podcastunzip on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/

Influencers vs plain old content producers No longer do kids want to be marine biologist or forensic scientists they want to be influencersThey can make serious money. YouTube pays but so does branded content You can YouTube anything, even table top gaming! Check out Norris Nuts channel. They’ve got 4.5 million subscribers PewDie Pie can basically do whatever he wants and earns so much money from YouTube it’s quite insane. Tips:Think about how much work it is if your kid really wants to do it seriously All the most successful youtubers do live feeds and they do it every day! If you want to get serious you have to even think about time zones and making sure a US audience see your content. Maybe just start by uploading pre recorded stuffYou’ll need a mod! Listen to the Rabbit Hole - Katherine thinks it’s an eye opener about YouTubeWe’d love to hear from you via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com, @podcastunzip on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/

Unzip Show Notes:The Joys of IsoInternet woesHousepartyOnline games - JackboxZoom concernsCan you be hacked via Zoom?Be careful of Zoom spam emailsAndy's watching Ugly Delicious on NetflixKack's watching family moviesAndy loves Studio Ghibli classics for familyCan we watch things with our kids as a teaching opportunity?High Fidelity - new tv seriesFacebook groups to help during shutdown.We’d love to hear from you via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com, @podcastunzip on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/

Mary gets Kogan spamThe streaming future as Andy sees itWatching terrestrial TV is a thing of the past guysThere are a few different platforms out thereBig Dog – can you believe that Andy’s parents manipulated bedtime??There are some downsides to watching shows on demandKatherine quite likes being intentional about watching shows but wonders if we are not being challenged enoughA couple of different formats for streaming – Subscription eg Netflix, Stan; Free to air eg Iview, Tenplay etc; Pay to play eg ItunesThe Netflix origin storyDid you know Kayo is pretty much Fox Sports? Neither did KatherineDisney+ is right up our collective audiences’ alleyThere are of course settings that you can use to make life easierKatherine gives her family watching recommendations despite Andy not asking her for themWe’d love to hear from you via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com, @podcastunzip on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/Show Less

We welcome in 2020 with survival stories after the silly season and launching Unzip's second season.Katherine speaks about leaping into the great unknown of setting up her kid’s social media accounts.  Andy remembers how his family encouraged his tech passions in the nineties but also setup clear boundaries. We chat through some of the familiar worries that parents have with social media platforms, you know, bullying, addiction and grooming. Just the basics.Mel Burgess joins us in the studio and says that we should first trust ourselves as parents and be confident in our fundamentals (empathy, respect etc). Mel reminds us that being involved in our kids interests; tech and otherwise is really important as it's all about relationships and guidance instead of discipline and ultimatums.Andy asks about fiercely independent kids and how to deal with that.  We finish our chat with Mel agreeing that family values are key and understanding that kids are learning on social media so we need to help them along with that.  We’d love to hear from you via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com, @podcastunzip on Twitter and https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/

Alex first knew something wasn’t right with her Instagram account when Katherine sent her a screenshot of a Rayban ad posted on her account. But then things got weird. Katherine calls her best friend Alex who’s Had some strange things happen on InstagramAlex explains her tragic but fascinating story. Andy investigates and discovers Alex might just have had an OG insta account despite being a social media Luddite. Andy explains why anyone might want to steal someone’s insta handle. Find out more about Rayban scam https://www.vice.com/amp/en_au/article/vbxj44/wtf-is-happening-with-the-great-ray-ban-insta-hack-of-2018Find out more about LastPass password managerWww.lastpass.com

We tackle the hard-hitting issues of why Katherine can’t sell her ugly bookshelf to buying grimy second hand LEGO. Get the lowdown on making your millions buying and selling online and maybe find your new career as an Amazon user reviewer. Yep it’s a thing. Our eBay challengeeBay historyThe eBay broken laser pointer origin story Andy’s first eBay purchaseeBay owned pay paleBay bought gumtree! What? Katherine’s secret auction siteBookshelf sale fail Andy turns negative about Facebook marketplace Dropshipping - it’s the new hotness according the AndyUser reviewers  - it’s another career path! Andy’s tipsSell the small stuffGive lots of detailPut a description keyword dump at the bottom of the listingTake great photos - natural light, multiple anglesWe are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

Phone games have moved beyond snake would you believe! There’s some cool ones out there and we find out a few things you can do to make the whole kids on their phones playing games thing easier. Episode notes: The Hunting Prehistoric games on your Nokia brick Genres of mobile phone games Match 3 - Katherine played candy crush Tower defence - Katherine played plants vs zombies AR games - Pokémon Go Katherine wants to know what she needs to know about signing up the kids to different apps and games. Andy says don’t tell the apps all your info. Set up a separate email address for games and apps Andy thinks you should pay for games that you like. Seems crazy but it does actually make sense. When you’re searching for apps use a filter to make it quicker and easier to get the apps that most suit you. Just in case you’re a #busymum too. Game recommendations from Andy Bloom - not free Sago mini monsters Squigglefish Monument Valley Katherine’s recommendation Game pidgeon

Katherine’s so busy that she might accidentally get scammed #busymum. Find out which scams are the worst and how to avoid them. Fortnite champ The Unzip origin story It’s scam awareness week! Phishing Dodgy quizzes and surveys Dating website identity theft Tip: look for https on your browser Remote access - just don’t do it NBN scam Spyware or malware on your computer that scrape your computer for your data Identity theft and ransomware Australia Post ransomware scam Andy’s Tips: Get your spam filters on your email working Use a quality antivirus program Small business invoice scam Reply all is an awesome podcast - you must listen now. Look out for the actual email address not just the name Check out www.scamwatch.gov.au to find out more Katherine’s podcast recs Playing devils avocado Parental as anything BorrowBox on the App Store Andy suggests Picniic but we’re yet to test it out!

How do we as parents create healthy digital habits without putting our kids on a 'diet'? Before you ban 'screen-time' for good, listen in as we speak with famed psychologist Jocelyn Brewer all about her concept of 'Digital Nutrition'. Welcome back! What is Digital Nutrition? Consuming Virtual Vitamins Change the way you think about screen 'time'... Good and bad digital carbs It's not about shaming but being informed and empowered Some practical advice Are your kids ready for the responsibility? Let's enjoy technology together David Gillespie's book - 'Teen Brain' Being switched on as a parent The device is the syringe, you decide what to put in it... Taking tech away from kids isn't the answer Social Media tips for parents Katherine and Andy's takeaways We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

This week we wade into the murky waters of forums. Understand exactly what they are, and why Reddit, used by nearly two billion people is so popular. From Golden Retrievers to amateur web sleuths, forums are the best way to get in deep with an online community. Chat rooms ; people just don’t use them anymore! We’ve got phones for that Forums are better, they’re archived and searchable Forums started as a basic bulletin board thing Reddit is a very big forum just in case you didn’t know Forums are like a window into the whole internet so they need some moderation Forums – the birthplace of trolling Whirlpool is Australia’s most used forum – it’s more than whitegoods! Webslueths – a forum for amateur crime solvers! Alarm bells! – Forums that are anonymous FourChan – don’t do it EightChan – really, no seriously don’t do it NSFW and SFW threads Awesome acronyms on the parenting forums We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

Can you believe people spend hours watching others play video games? Twitch has grown to become a cultural phenomenon, creating celebrity gamer icons and professional E-sport teams. We introduce you to the voyeuristic world of Twitch and explain what 15 million daily users are actually doing. Easter updates Katherine's Cozi refresher What is Twitch all about? Where did Twitch come from? How does it work? Is there any concerning content? Is Twitch monetised? What is an E-sport? A dark side of Twitch - 'Swatting' The future of interactive tv Get in touch! We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

'The Cloud' is increasingly becoming part of our everyday life. More than just online storage and backups; we walk through what the cloud actually is, and how many useful services couldn't exist without it. Life admin woes Katherine's laptop graveyard = family photo nightmare Physical media is dying Andy's password drama What is the cloud? How safe is it to store my files on the cloud? Password cloud service - Lastpass Google cloud apps - docs/drive/photos Private photo app for families - Tinybeans Family admin app - Cozi A glimpse into the future...cloud based gaming Katherine vs. photobooks We talk to Kylie; a professional archivist The advantages and disadvantages of film We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

Momo swept the world as a horrible and malicious viral internet challenge. Only recently has it been debunked as a complete hoax. We clear up all things 'Momo' and chat about why this challenge became the 'Perfect Storm' for internet trolls. Intro + hipster lawn bowls (Finska) Parental warning Internet Memes and virality Online Challenges and Tide Pods What is Momo and where did it come from? What was the reported challenge? How did the fear spread? ABC's Media Watch calling it out as a hoax Who started this hoax and why? Is Youtube Kids safer than normal Youtube? Viral trends of yesteryear (waterbeds & Pokemon) Chain letter nostalgia Horror films as a reflection of societal fears Tik Tok update We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

With over 500 million downloads to date, TikTok is the latest social media craze aimed squarely at creative teenagers. We figure out how it all works and reveal how adults are using the platform for different reasons... Katherine's Fortnite update Where did TikTok come from? What is TikTok? Examples of TikTok content The difference between Snapchat, Vine and TikTok? How is it targeted at teens? Communities and tribes of TikTok Being wary of mature content Questions of TikTok account privacy Misinformation, and online research diligence Balancing risks vs. responsibility online Conclusive thoughts on TikTok We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ to see some creative TikTok videos. Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

We delve into Katherine's recent Facebook sabbatical, explore some classic social media faux pas and walk through the latest tools to monitor and manage your kid's smartphones. Why Katherine quit Facebook The positives of social media The origin of the hashtag An overview of Snapchat Classic social media faux pas What is the Facebook 'Pixel'? Setting up 'Screentime' to manage your kid's smartphone We are now active on Facebook - check out https://www.facebook.com/unzippodcast/ to see Katherine's video tutorial on using Screentime on Iphones. Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

Episode 02 - Mystery Box We dive into the ridiculous world of Mystery Boxes, the 'Unboxing' phenomenon and the addictive premise of Loot Boxes. Discover why people get excited about the physical unknown and risk real money on a virtual chance. Plus... we open our very own Mystery Box from Gumtree - will it be the best $50 Andy has ever spent? What is a Mystery Box? The large Mystery Box in the room... Mystery Boxes from subscriptions, Gumtree and the Dark Web How can you buy a Mystery Box? We open our ridiculous mystery box What is the phenomenon of Unboxing? Who is Unboxing and why? How the Unboxing community is monetised What are Loot Boxes? Is a Loot Box a gambling device? Being aware of virtual manipulation Micro-transactions can add up Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com

Are your kids constantly asking if they can play Fortnite? Listen in to find out what you need to look out for, what you don’t need to worry about and why it is so massively popular. Welcome and introductions What is Fortnite? Fortnite's origins in Japanese cinema A new gaming genre called 'Battle Royale' Why is Fortnite so popular? How is it making money if it's free to play? What are V-bucks and skins? Micro-transactions and credit card pitfalls What's involved in creating a Fortnite account? Handles, avatars and emotes (dances) Watching others play Fortnite online (Twitch streaming) Katherine plays Fortnite for the first time with unexpected results! haha Check us out at https://www.unzippodcast.com/ and get in touch via unzipthepodcast@gmail.com