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.
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4-yJ5hg8Ww)
These TikTok creators have all been victims of content stealing - please support and enjoy their content natively!
The Nursery Nurse (https://www.youtube.com/@thenurserynurse)
snerixx (https://www.youtube.com/@snerixx)
Drew Talbert (AKA Bistro Huddy) (https://www.youtube.com/@DrewTalbert)
My favorite creators:
Simon Mayer (https://www.tiktok.com/@sparklinghosewater)
Jimlapbap (https://www.tiktok.com/@jimlapbap_music)
Brittany Broski (https://www.tiktok.com/@brittany_broski)
Daniel Thrasher (https://www.tiktok.com/@danielthrasher?lang=en)
26 Dec 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 (https://youtu.be/tgl2TtrD6D8?si=B1ErVit8t3qb6Zxm)
These TikTok creators have all been victims of content stealing - please support and enjoy their content natively!
The Nursery Nurse (https://www.youtube.com/@thenurserynurse)
snerixx (https://www.youtube.com/@snerixx)
Drew Talbert (AKA Bistro Huddy) (https://www.youtube.com/@DrewTalbert)
My favorite creators:
Danny Gonzalez (https://www.youtube.com/@Danny-Gonzalez)
Drew Gooden (https://www.youtube.com/@drewisgooden)
Kurtis Conner (https://www.youtube.com/@kurtisconner)
Izzzyzzz (https://www.youtube.com/@Izzzyzzz)
HannahTheHorrible (https://www.youtube.com/@HannahTheHorrible)
Dan & Phil (https://www.youtube.com/@DanAndPhil)
Safiya Nygaard (https://www.youtube.com/@safiya)
Bernadette Banner (https://www.youtube.com/@bernadettebanner)
Planet Clue (https://www.youtube.com/@planetclue)
28 Nov 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 (https://afsp.org)
STOMP Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org (https://www.stompoutbullying.org)
31 Oct 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 (https://rainn.org)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org (https://afsp.org)
26 Sept 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.
29 Aug 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.
25 Jul 2025
Episode 1: Beginnings
Let's get...historical. Hear from Dr. Richard Kyte and Jami Anderson on the early beginnings of third places.
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20 Jul 2025
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?
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