No Opt-Out
Claim This Podcastby Conrad Schwellnus & Verena Bryan
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<p>Two fast friends explore living in harmony with tech, one transatlantic phone call at a time. With a touch of nostalgia, Conrad and Verena blend the old and new, using analogue forms of communication to highlight how technology can enhance relationships and encourage connection.</p><br><p>The pair also regularly writes <a href="https://nooptout.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">handwritten notes</a> to each other, a nod to the pen pal culture of their youth. Join them as they search for harmony with tech in a no opt-out world, providing listeners with a soft place to land as technology weaves its way into more and more facets of modern life. </p><br><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p><a href="https://open.substack.com/users/475325-verena?utm_source=mentions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Verena</a> is an educator from Las Vegas, USA. She is techno-curious and deeply mindful of the impact of emerging tech on education, creativity, and the power of fun.</p><p><a href="https://open.substack.com/users/106946956-conrad?utm_source=mentions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Conrad</a> is a content marketing manager and creative entrepreneur from George, South Africa. He has long experimented with balancing tech use to enhance creativity and sustain good mental health.</p><br><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>Contact: verena.tcg@gmail.com and/or conrad.tcg@gmail.com</p><p>Cover illustration by Brazilian artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/regismonteirorm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Régis Monteiro</a></p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=265099" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dvir Silver</a> courtesy of Pixabay</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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5/17/2024
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Recent Episodes
October 17, 2025
S04E08: This Bot “Cares” About You
Season finale time! For the first time, Verena gets Conrad’s answering machine, and her response sets the tone for an episode full of banter and laughter. A Pinterest email claiming to “care” about Verena’s mental health sparks a discussion about what triggers automatic messages from apps and where algorithms overstep their boundaries. Therapy enters the chat, AI actress Tilly Norwood gets a mention, and the pair say “ciao ciao” for now.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 17, 2025
S04E07: A Concierge for Peace of Mind
Conrad and Verena reconnect as Verena surprises him with news that his Berlin postcard has finally reached Las Vegas, well ahead of Christmas this year. They talk about Verena’s whirlwind New York trip across four states and her cousin’s no-tech adventure in the Andes. The discussion shifts to ageing with technology, sparking the idea of a “peace of mind” concierge service. Somewhere in there are dinosaur eggs and a definition for the latest fad, ambient AI.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 17, 2025
S04E06: We All Have Creative Bones
Creatives, pay attention. Conrad and Verena open this one in German before detouring into whether Verena is Conrad’s “favourite American” (spoiler alert: Gaga is). The chat turns to creativity and the widespread myth of not having “a creative bone in my body.” The dish : showing interest in others’ creative work matters, as does honest feedback and shared accountability. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is No Opt-Out?
<p>Two fast friends explore living in harmony with tech, one transatlantic phone call at a time. With a touch of nostalgia, Conrad and Verena blend the old and new, using analogue forms of communication to highlight how technology can enhance relationships and encourage connection.</p><br><p>The pair also regularly writes <a href="https://nooptout.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">handwritten notes</a> to each other, a nod to the pen pal culture of their youth. Join them as they search for harmony with tech in a no opt-out world, providing listeners with a soft place to land as technology weaves its way into more and more facets of modern life. </p><br><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p><a href="https://open.substack.com/users/475325-verena?utm_source=mentions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Verena</a> is an educator from Las Vegas, USA. She is techno-curious and deeply mindful of the impact of emerging tech on education, creativity, and the power of fun.</p><p><a href="https://open.substack.com/users/106946956-conrad?utm_source=mentions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Conrad</a> is a content marketing manager and creative entrepreneur from George, South Africa. He has long experimented with balancing tech use to enhance creativity and sustain good mental health.</p><br><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br><p>Contact: verena.tcg@gmail.com and/or conrad.tcg@gmail.com</p><p>Cover illustration by Brazilian artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/regismonteirorm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Régis Monteiro</a></p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=265099" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dvir Silver</a> courtesy of Pixabay</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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