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The Good Robot Podcast

@goodrobotpod.bsky.social
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Join University of Cambridge researchers Dr Kerry McInerney and Dr Eleanor Drage for rich and lively conversations with activists, technologists, artists and philosophers about feminism and tech. New episode every two weeks!

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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cassandra Hartblay gives rare insight into intimate tales of individual and collective complaint and action in the snowy Russian city of Petrozavodsk. Listen to The Good Robot.🎧 youtu.be/iRseYr7R_Sw
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Explore what it means to care for people and worlds that can’t simply be “fixed” with Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire. Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/sperm-b...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What if repair isn’t always possible? 🌍 Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire explore disability justice, palliation, mutual aid, reproductive technology, and collective survival, and what it means to care for worlds that can’t simply be fixed. 🎧 Listen to The Good Robot youtu.be/3yK47lhsJnw
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Explore how ‘repair’ is always political in this conversation on disability, accessibility, and collective care with Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire. 🌐♿️ Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/sustain...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
‘Repair’ is always political. KellyFritsch and Anne McGuire explore disability, accessibility, AI, and what it means to build collective care in broken worlds.🎧 Listen to the latest episode now!
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Explore how assistive tech shapes culture and connection with Michele Friedner. 🌐 From cochlear implants to multi-sensory communication, this episode looks at how digital infrastructures influence the way we live online. 🎧 Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/fugitiv...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Explore the hidden politics of assistive tech, normalization, and disability justice with Michele Friedner. 🌐🦾 This episode unpacks how corporate platforms evolve and how families build multi-sensory connection and expression online. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode now! youtu.be/dv8LOYBPdYQ?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Explore how social media shapes culture and connection with Crystal Abidin. 🌐 From TikTok to online communities, this episode looks at how digital cultures influence the way we live online. 🎧 Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-ris...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Explore how social media shapes communities, culture, and online influence with Crystal Abidin. 🌐🎭 This episode unpacks how platforms evolve and how people build connection and expression online. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode now! youtu.be/I0vHvCBiS7U?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Dive into the future of community technology with David Griffiths. Discover how citizen science and participatory design can transform digital infrastructure. 🌍🎧 Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/communi...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Explore community-driven technology with Dave Griffiths. Transform local tech and rethink digital ownership. 🌍 Listen to our latest episode now! 🎧https://youtu.be/66BqgK3bDlc
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Dive into the future of data centers with Tara Merk. Discover how community ownership and sustainability can transform digital infrastructure. 🌍🎧 Full transcript is now available here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-bat...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Explore community-owned data centers with Tara Merk. Transform local tech and rethink digital ownership. 🌍 Listen to our latest episode now! 🎧 youtu.be/vzsimeyjFaE?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-fut... #DataForGood #GreenTech #SustainableTech #TheGoodRobot
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
New episode out now! 🎙️ Join Friederike von Franqué to explore how community-driven data centers and democratic management of other data infrastructure can transform our digital future. Watch on your favourite platform! 🌍💻 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! youtu.be/-IaMvTnKzt8?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-rev...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
New episode out now! 🎙️ Join @richardbowman.bsky.social to explore how open source innovation and frugal tech can transform communities through accessible, sustainable tools. Discover impactful solutions for global health and education. Watch on your favorite platform! 🎧 youtu.be/9HaSGcPHutg?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/designe...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
New episode out now! 🎙️ Join Terresa Hardaway to explore how racialized and abolitionist design can transform society through impactful, inclusive products and community activism. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform! 🎧 youtu.be/Kw0C8Vl6NUE
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/discove...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
New episode out now! 🎙️ Join Elisabetta Matsumoto as we explore how knitting inspires tech innovation. Discover the link between crafts and sustainable solutions. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform! 🎧 YouTube: youtu.be/k5NJftWe8cA #TextileTech #Innovation
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode with @lnakamura.bsky.social! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/bonus-e...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Did you know Tila Tequila was one of the internet's first influencers? 🤔 How do you think early pioneers like her shaped today's social media landscape? Don't miss this podcast episode with Lisa Nakamura discussing these insights and more! YouTube: youtu.be/2LfDIyFPZOI?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/race-an... #GamingCulture #RaceInGaming #LudoOrientalism #TheGoodRobotEpisode
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Don’t miss our latest episode with Tara Fickle, where we unpack race, representation, and digital gaming culture. Streaming now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. open.spotify.com/episode/4oyo...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
New episode out now! We’re excited to feature Tara Fickle, an expert in race and gaming. In this episode, we dive into ludo-orientalism, unpack how racial stereotypes show up in gaming culture, and explore the role of gender in e-sports. Check the episode now! youtu.be/ZTdispPupmU
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-rol...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
New episode out now! In this episode, Tomasz Hollanek argues that design is central to AI ethics. We discuss the role designers should play in shaping ethical AI and why AI literacy matters. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or on your fave platform! youtu.be/YLRuPCFF9eE
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/what-ma...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🌟 Excited to share our latest episode with Beryl Pong! We talk about drones, “good” technology, and how culture and aesthetics shape the politics of emerging tech. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform. Full Episode:
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What Makes a Drone “Good”? with Beryl Pong
In this episode, we talk to Beryl Pong, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where she leads the Centre for Drones and Culture. Beryl reflects on what it means to think about…
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/the-vul...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
New episode! We talk to Amy Gaeta about how drones reveal the hidden gender dynamics in technology and culture. Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/WQi12KAt4Bs?...
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The vulnerabilities of drone warfare with Amy Gaeta
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Excited to share our new episode! In this conversation, Aisha Sobey explains how anti-fat bias shows up in health technologies, social media, and generative AI, and why it must be understood as a systemic issue. If you're interested, watch the full episode on YouTube: youtu.be/D-QehPlijF0?...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode! You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/can-pro...
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
New episode! We talk to Felienne Hermans about her work with Hedy, the programming language that makes coding more inclusive and breaks linguistic barriers. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts! youtu.be/cTJWa40yjiU
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
We're now on summer break! 🌻☀️We'll be back in September with even more fantastic episodes about feminism and technology 😎 Stay tuned!
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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Check out our chair, Dr. Neda Atanasoski's, interview about her new book Technocreep on the newest episode of The Good Robot Podcast!
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
New episode! In this fantastic episode we talk to Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski about their new book Technocreep: The Politics of Things Unseen 👀 Watch now on YouTube or stream on Apple, Spotify and more! 🤩 Watch us on YouTube: youtu.be/ScKSG9VjqxY
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
New episode! We're back with the fabulous N. Katherine Hayles to discuss her new book, Bacteria to AI: Human Futures with Our Nonhuman Symbionts. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts! youtu.be/4Wu2QzM4P-c
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Alexander Thomas @posthumanfutures.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Very much enjoyed speaking to @goodrobotpod.bsky.social and delighted that the episode is now out. Check it out: YouTube: youtu.be/UbeW2vVyVdc?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6KJm... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
NEW EPISODE! Eleanor chats to filmmaker and academic Alexander Thomas about his new book on the politics of transhumanism, a philosophical movement that aims to improve human capabilities through technology. Watch or download now! YouTube: youtu.be/UbeW2vVyVdc?...
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Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Co-host Eleanor Drage has released a call for papers on the topic of underexplored and novel feminist methods and interventions on AI ethics. This special Issue (SI) of Australian Feminist Studies explores insights on AI beyond the mainstream. Academics - please share widely! shorturl.at/Kd4Wl
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Feminist Methods and Interventions on AI Ethics.
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cfi-cambridge.bsky.social @cfi-cambridge.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Check out the new episode of the Good Robot podcast.👇
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Hear our co-host Dr Kerry McInerney on @dailyzeitgeist.bsky.social talking about the normalization of AI in our daily lives, how AI can undermine the veracity of our truth environment, and why barf bags on planes are underrated 😜 Listen now!
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
NEW EPISODE! Join us as we talk to the incredible @vjumamel.bsky.social about data bodies, feminist data sets, and Arab futurisms. Watch us now on YouTube, or find us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts! ✨ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm3m...
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Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Good news! Due to some technical wizardry by Eleanor we now have the full transcript available for the episode on our website, and an updated reading list! 😍 Check it out below and don't forget to listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more ✨ www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/managin...
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins
In this episode we talk to Kyla Wazana Tompkins, chair of the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality studies at the University of Buffalo. She gives incredible insight into the relationship between...
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@charleshb@mastodon.sdf.org @charleshb.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The Good( @goodrobotpod.bsky.social )Robot Podcast w/ Dr. Eleanor Drage & Dr. Kerry McInerney "Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana( @kwazana.bsky.social )Tompkins" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins
Podcast Episode · The Good Robot · 04/01/2025 · 38m
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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
In need of a Wednesday pick-me-up? Tune into the newest @goodrobotpod.bsky.social episode featuring Kyla Wazana Tompkins, author of "Deviant Matter," for a fascinating look at how the 1906 Food & Drug Act helped shape America’s ideas about race, identity, and the body.
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins
Podcast Episode · The Good Robot · 04/01/2025 · 38m
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The Good Robot Podcast @goodrobotpod.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
NEW EPISODE! We talk to the wonderful Kyla Wazana Tompkins about the history of eating in the United States and how it intersects with the history of science. We explore how food and eating intersects with beliefs about race, gender, national identity, and the body. Watch now! youtu.be/AzA3l0f4fWc
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins
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