RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_aaee8536-76fb-4bd5-a562-0e4dd6b818b0 -- Rendered At Thu, 28 May 2026 03:07:43 +0000 The Chill Scholar https://redcircle.com/shows/the-chill-scholar en-US All rights reserved. Daniel Harrold The Chill Scholar is a short-form podcast that breaks down major ideas in digital media with clarity, curiosity, and a little humor. Each episode explores a key concept and connects academic theory to the everyday ways we use technology. Designed for listeners who want smart conversations without the jargon overload, The Chill Scholar takes graduate-level topics and makes them accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. Whether you’re a student, a digital media enthusiast, or simply someone wondering why the internet behaves the way it does, this podcast offers thoughtful insights in a relaxed, conversational format. Join us as we unpack the forces shaping our digital lives, one chill, insightful episode at a time. aaee8536-76fb-4bd5-a562-0e4dd6b818b0 The Chill Scholar is a short-form podcast that breaks down major ideas in digital media with clarity, curiosity, and a little humor. Each episode explores a key concept and connects academic theory to the everyday ways we use technology.

Designed for listeners who want smart conversations without the jargon overload, The Chill Scholar takes graduate-level topics and makes them accessible, engaging, and easy to follow. Whether you’re a student, a digital media enthusiast, or simply someone wondering why the internet behaves the way it does, this podcast offers thoughtful insights in a relaxed, conversational format.

Join us as we unpack the forces shaping our digital lives, one chill, insightful episode at a time.

]]> episodic no Daniel Harrold dukexspeed@gmail.com no full Episode Three - Misinformation: The Group Project Nobody Studied For! Episode Three - Misinformation: The Group Project Nobody Studied For! Daniel Harrold Why does misinformation spread faster than the truth? And why do people fall for it so easily? In this episode, we discuss the psychology, platforms, and cultural dynamics that allow false information to thrive online. With a blend of humor and academic insight, we unpack why misinformation feels like that chaotic group project where nobody did the reading, but everyone still has opinions.


For more on misinformation and media literacy:

  • Claire Wardle & Hossein Derakhshan — “Information Disorder” (Council of Europe report)
  • Siva Vaidhyanathan — Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy
]]> <p>Why does misinformation spread faster than the truth? And why do people fall for it so easily? In this episode, we discuss the psychology, platforms, and cultural dynamics that allow false information to thrive online. With a blend of humor and academic insight, we unpack why misinformation feels like that chaotic group project where nobody did the reading, but everyone still has opinions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more on misinformation and media literacy:</strong></p><ul><li>Claire Wardle &amp; Hossein Derakhshan — “Information Disorder” (Council of Europe report)</li><li>Siva Vaidhyanathan — <em>Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy</em></li></ul> a0d8b10a-f209-4135-8175-857cc523e52d https://danielharrolddigitalmedia.wordpress.com/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:14:23 +0000 649 no full Episode Two - How Algorithms Lowkey Know Us Better Than They Should Episode Two - How Algorithms Lowkey Know Us Better Than They Should Daniel Harrold Algorithms are everywhere, and they’re always watching. This episode dives into how algorithms track, predict, and influence our online behavior, often in ways we don’t even realize. We’ll break down recommendation systems, filter bubbles, and the subtle nudges that guide what we see on our feeds. It’s a chill but eye-opening look at the invisible forces shaping our digital lives.


For deeper insight into algorithms and data shaping behavior:

  • Safiya Noble — Algorithms of Oppression
  • Eli Pariser — The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think
]]> <p>Algorithms are everywhere, and they’re always watching. This episode dives into how algorithms track, predict, and influence our online behavior, often in ways we don’t even realize. We’ll break down recommendation systems, filter bubbles, and the subtle nudges that guide what we see on our feeds. It’s a chill but eye-opening look at the invisible forces shaping our digital lives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For deeper insight into algorithms and data shaping behavior:</strong></p><ul><li>Safiya Noble — <em>Algorithms of Oppression</em></li><li>Eli Pariser — <em>The Filter Bubble: How the New Personalized Web Is Changing What We Read and How We Think</em></li></ul> 315b59b4-d055-46d5-b447-9f38ed4d7b07 https://danielharrolddigitalmedia.wordpress.com/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:10:35 +0000 773 no full Episode One - Who Are We Online? The Digital Identity Starter Pack Episode One - Who Are We Online? The Digital Identity Starter Pack Daniel Harrold In this episode, we unpack what it means to have a “digital identity” and why the version of ourselves online can feel different from who we are offline. From curated profiles to algorithm-driven personas, we explore how identity is shaped, performed, and sometimes completely reinvented in digital spaces. Expect relatable examples, academic insights, and a few laughs along the way.


For more on digital identity theory:

  • Erving Goffman — The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life
  • Alice Marwick & danah boyd — “To See and Be Seen: Celebrity Practice on Twitter” (on identity performance)
]]> <p>In this episode, we unpack what it means to have a “digital identity” and why the version of ourselves online can feel different from who we are offline. From curated profiles to algorithm-driven personas, we explore how identity is shaped, performed, and sometimes completely reinvented in digital spaces. Expect relatable examples, academic insights, and a few laughs along the way.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For more on digital identity theory:</strong></p><ul><li>Erving Goffman — <em>The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life</em></li><li>Alice Marwick &amp; danah boyd — “To See and Be Seen: Celebrity Practice on Twitter” (on identity performance)</li></ul> 04ee035b-6f7c-451d-951e-b24c07f75f1d https://danielharrolddigitalmedia.wordpress.com/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:07:58 +0000 594 no full Introduction - Welcome to the Chill Section Introduction - Welcome to the Chill Section Daniel Harrold This short introductory episode sets the tone for The Chill Scholar. Get a quick overview of what the podcast is about, why digital media matters, and how we’ll explore big academic ideas in a relaxed, humorous, and accessible way. Think of it as your orientation session minus the awkward icebreakers.

]]> <p>This short introductory episode sets the tone for <em>The Chill Scholar</em>. Get a quick overview of what the podcast is about, why digital media matters, and how we’ll explore big academic ideas in a relaxed, humorous, and accessible way. Think of it as your orientation session minus the awkward icebreakers.</p> d858beec-6a92-4d49-8fa1-f605523e9845 https://danielharrolddigitalmedia.wordpress.com/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:57:38 +0000 103 no