Friends in Third Places

Daisy Jean Media
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Third places are public spaces where people find familiarity - where you are able to socialize, meet new people, and practice broader and more creative interaction. With the horizon of the digital age, third spaces for young people moved real life - skate parks, internet cafes, malls - to online - from Webkinz to MySpace to TikTok. Welcome to Friends in Third Places, where we’ll discuss the evolution of online third places - the past, the present, and the future.

Episodes

  1. Jan 30

    Episode 7: TikTok

    It's All Happening on TikTok. Today, let's talk about the creation of short-form platform TikTok - it's origins, a recent ban, and its egregious content stealing issue. Watch DREW GOODEN'S video about content stealing ⁠here⁠ These TikTok creators have all been victims of content stealing - please support and enjoy their content natively! ⁠The Nursery Nurse⁠ ⁠snerixx⁠ ⁠Drew Talbert (AKA Bistro Huddy)⁠ My favorite creators: Simon Mayer Jimlapbap Brittany Broski Daniel Thrasher

    20 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    Episode 6: YouTube

    Broadcast Yourself. Today, let's talk about the creation of video-sharing giant YouTube - it's origins, the rise of AI, and what copyright claims and COPPA mean for longtime creators on the platform. Watch DANNY GONZALEZ' video about his copyright strike here These TikTok creators have all been victims of content stealing - please support and enjoy their content natively! The Nursery Nurse snerixx Drew Talbert (AKA Bistro Huddy) My favorite creators: Danny Gonzalez Drew Gooden Kurtis Conner Izzzyzzz HannahTheHorrible Dan & Phil Safiya Nygaard Bernadette Banner Planet Clue

    26 min

  3. 11/28/2025

    Episode 5: Instagram

    Today's episode has a content warning for discussions regarding bullying, harassment, and suicide.Instagram has maintained a spot in Apple's Hit Apps since 2015. Today, let's discuss the effects of social media and the AI craze on young minds. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org STOMP Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org

    18 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Episode 4: Roblox

    Today's episode has a content warning for discussions regarding suicide and child sexual abuse. Today, let's discuss Roblox - the astronomical rise, the dangers of adults in children's spaces, and the real world effects of a decline in safety and wisdom. The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: https://rainn.org The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org

    16 min

  5. 09/26/2025

    Episode 3: Webkinz

    Come on in and Play! Today, let's discuss Webkinz - the game mechanics, subscription model, sociology, and psychology on one of the longest running children's virtual worlds.

    22 min

  6. 08/29/2025

    Episode 2: Club Penguin

    Welcome to the Club! Today, let's hear from Y2K expert Planet Clue and Lance Preibe, co-creator of Club Penguin, about the rise and fall of one of the largest social platforms dedicated to children.

    22 min

  7. 07/25/2025

    Episode 1: Beginnings

    Let's get...historical. Hear from Dr. Richard Kyte and Jami Anderson on the early beginnings of third places. Subscribe to Friends in Third Places on Patreon Follow Friends in Third Places on Tumblr

    17 min

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    Come in and Play! (Trailer)

    Third places are public spaces where people find familiarity - where you are able to socialize, meet new people, and practice broader and more creative interaction.  With the horizon of the digital age, third spaces for young people moved online - from Webkinz to MySpace to TikTok. Welcome to FRIENDS IN THIRD PLACES, where we’ll discuss the evolution of online third places - the past, the present, and the future. Hear from sociologists and developers, who will weigh in on the question: What comes next? And how do we keep children’s spaces safe?

    3 min

Trailer

About

Third places are public spaces where people find familiarity - where you are able to socialize, meet new people, and practice broader and more creative interaction. With the horizon of the digital age, third spaces for young people moved real life - skate parks, internet cafes, malls - to online - from Webkinz to MySpace to TikTok. Welcome to Friends in Third Places, where we’ll discuss the evolution of online third places - the past, the present, and the future.

Information

  • Creator
    Daisy Jean Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daisy Jean Media
  • Show Website
    Friends in Third Places