Dark World

Episode nine of the Dark World Podcast finds Mavi and her brother discussing the pros and cons of wearing a fitness tracker. Join them as they tell you what they loved or hated about having one, and why both of them no longer wear theirs. Follow on twitter @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

Episode eight of the Dark World Podcast has Mavi discussing the benefits and drawbacks of using apps and tech devices for meditation with guest Haeze, an avid meditation enthusiast. Join them as they talk about the specifics of certain apps and share their personal success (or failure) stories. Follow on twitter @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

On episode seven of the Dark World Podcast, Mavi talks with brother about the title of content creator, what it implies, and what it could mean going forward as independently created entertainment becomes more popular. Follow on twitter @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

On episode six of the Dark World Podcast, Mavi talks with someone who doesn't participate in the social aspects of online culture. We discuss the different approaches to curating your time online, and how normalizing online relationships differ between people who use social media differently. Follow on twitter @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

On episode five of the Dark World Podcast, Mavi has a chat with two friends she met online and then met in person during an Overwatch eSports event. Making friends online is commonplace, but what is it like to go beyond the screen and meet them in person for the first time? Join us as we talk about our hang out, previous experiences with internet friends, and what we keep in mind during these types of meet ups. Special thanks to PeanutButta and Raul for playing Overwatch with me and taking the time for this interview. If you have your own story to share about online friendships, you can do so by tweeting @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

On episode four of the Dark World Podcast, Local Noob Mavi interviews a married couple that originally met in her Twitch stream chat. We talk about what it takes to navigate and sustain an online romantic relationship as they share their personal story, and what moves it took to go from being two people who liked to play games together online to living together in a committed relationship. If you have your own story to share about online relationships, you can do so by tweeting @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

Hey, it's episode three of the Dark World Podcast! In this episode, Local Noob Mavi talks with her brother (@esscue42 everywhere online) about whether or not the Internet has been gentrified - or if it even can be. We cover a range of topics, from subscription services online to Net Neutrality, and discuss the impact of differences that a user's experience online has based on how much money spend. If you'd like to join the conversation, you can do so by tweeting @DarkWorld_Pod. Enjoy!

Welcome to episode two of the Dark World Podcast! In today's episode, Local Noob Mavi interviews her friend and colleague about their identity as a nonbinary person, and how they navigate this through real life and the internet. We also talk about the conflict that often arises from social media for targeted groups, how that conflict is addressed online, and how the real life manifestations of the same aggressions differ. Enjoy!

Welcome to the first episode of the Dark World Podcast! In today's introductory episode, host Local Noob Mavi introduces herself, the theme of the show, and the name. Afterwards we jump straight into the discussion of identity and how it differs online versus real life with two interviews; one with her former roommate and now best internet friend, and the other with her brother and fellow Twitch streamer. Enjoy!