Slightly More Fun Than Doomscrolling

Matthew Dickinson
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This is where I put my phone down, turn my laptop off and try something slightly more fun than doomscrolling. Different challenges with the same idea: to be more human. Right now that's me putting my shoes on for 26in2026... 26 runs a month on the way to covering the length of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Episodes

  1. Aug 16

    Half Way Through August

    Ups and downs, but mostly ups... cold and warm weather, but mostly cold! Wow, what a month to kick of documenting each run every day (on the YouTube channel at least). There's been snow, there's been hail, there's been sunshine, wind and rain too.

  2. Jul 31

    A restart to the podcast, and what on earth am I doing?

    Slightly more fun than what?? Why I wanted to build in public, why I'm fronting up a bit late, and why on earth am I doing this?

    A restart to the podcast, and what on earth am I doing?

  3. Mar 18

    Phantom Obligations and Global Shift

    Well, since we last connected, the world has changed. Not just in the space of AI, but global affairs, technologies, and a whole heap of the usual suspects like global warming, cost of living, etc. This episode goes deep into 5 things that caught my eye - from phantom obligations to cultural imagery for different topics. If you're keen to grab these in email form, rather than audio then head to https://slightlymorefunthandoomscrolling.com/ Otherwise, enjoy.

  4. 03/26/2025

    Are We The World's Tech Testbed?

    Why do tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta treat Aotearoa New Zealand like their personal beta testing lab? I've been putting down my thoughts to see if I can get to the bottom of it. Listen along and follow my tech trail.

  5. 02/27/2025

    Just Why Does New Zealand Have So Many Undersea Cables?

    You’re scrolling on your phone in New Zealand, watching videos, sending emails, maybe even streaming this very podcast. But have you ever stopped to wonder—how does the internet actually get to us? --- Welcome to Slightly More Fun than Doomscrolling, the podcast where we dive into the cool, quirky, and unexpected stories that will make you think a little differently. Part of the TwoScoops Network, proudly crafted in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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This is where I put my phone down, turn my laptop off and try something slightly more fun than doomscrolling. Different challenges with the same idea: to be more human. Right now that's me putting my shoes on for 26in2026... 26 runs a month on the way to covering the length of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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