Best Andy Bernstein Podcasts (2025)

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Taken by Social Media: Honoring London Gadd, forever 12 41:54

41m ago41:54

41:54

This episode discusses youth suicide and social media harm; listener discretion is advised. London was bright, goofy, empathetic, brilliant. She played soccer year-round, read nonstop, danced through the kitchen, and filled her Michigan home with laughter. But during the pandemic, when she was just eight, a smartphone and social media entered her l…

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The Heat is On...AI Chatbots 37:10

2h ago37:10

37:10

Have AI companies lost control of their bots — or are the bots designed to harm? In this episode, Sarah Gardner and Nicki Petrossi dive deep into the disturbing rise of AI chatbots gone rogue — and the tragic human cost. From teens who formed emotional bonds with bots that later encouraged suicide, to lawsuits against OpenAI, Character.AI, and othe…

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Sylvia Fowles, WOJ, Malika Andrews, Maya Moore | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees 27:14

7d ago27:14

27:14

Andy catches up with four notables from the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Enshrinee Sylvia Fowles, Gowdy Award winner Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, ESPN personality Malika Andrews, & Enshrinee Maya Moore! Andy chats with the inductees about the meaning of the achievement, and their respective journeys. Ushood - Protect your skin at U…

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"If I could go back" | A Mother’s Regret in the Age of Devices (with Titania Jordan) 39:38

8d ago39:38

39:38

What happens when a tech-savvy parent — someone who’s been sounding the alarm about online dangers for years — realizes she could have made safer choices for her child? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Nicki Petrossi sits down with Titania Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer at Bark Technologies & author of the new book Parental Control— b…

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Families Sue OpenAI: Claim ChatGPT Drove Children to Suicide, Delusions 44:08

4d ago44:08

44:08

This is not a hypothetical. This is not science fiction. This is happening right now. Today, multiple families across the U.S. and Canada filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT triggered psychosis, isolated vulnerable users from loved ones, and—even worse—encouraged suicide. Four families lost their sons. A 17-year-old. A 23-year-old.…

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The Heat is On...Apple (Part 2) 33:35

5d ago33:35

33:35

In Part 1 of The Heat is On Apple, we exposed how Apple’s ecosystem puts kids at risk — from iMessage to iCloud to the App Store. In Part 2, we’re asking the only question that matters: What could Apple do to protect children — and how do we get them to do it? We break down real solutions Apple could deploy tomorrow: device-based age verification, …

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The Heat is On Apple: Part 2 33:40

7d ago33:40

33:40

In Part 1 of The Heat is On Apple, we exposed how Apple’s ecosystem puts kids at risk — from iMessage to iCloud to the App Store. In Part 2, we’re asking the only question that matters: What could Apple do to protect children — and how do we get them to do it? We break down real solutions Apple could deploy tomorrow: device-based age verification, …

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Miami Heat Owner Micky Arison 12:06

14d ago12:06

12:06

Andy sits down with Miami Heat Owner & newly enshrined Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Micky Arison! Andy & Micky talk about the recent honor, the family business mentality he instills in the Miami Heat organization, Pat Riley's 31 years with the team, Andy working the very first Miami Heat game, as well as why he chose to be presented …

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AI Nudify Apps Are Targeting Teens — This Mom Is Fighting Back (with Anna McAdams) 34:07

12d ago34:07

34:07

On October 1, 2023, one family woke up to every parent’s nightmare — their daughter’s phone was blowing up with messages from friends. Someone had taken innocent photos from her Instagram, run them through an AI app called DNGG, and created fake, nude images that quickly spread through her high school. This chilling episode of Scrolling 2 Death exp…

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The Heat is On...Apple (Part 1) 41:49

14d ago41:49

41:49

The Heat is On is a new investigative series by Scrolling 2 Death, in partnership with Heat Initiative. Co-hosts Sarah Gardner, Founder and CEO of Heat Initiative, and Nicki Petrossi, Host of Scrolling 2 Death, are exposing the truth Big Tech doesn’t want you to hear – and this episode is all about Apple.‍ Apple revolutionized personal computing an…

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BREAKING: Character.AI Teen Experience (Progress or PR?) 18:32

13d ago18:32

18:32

Today, Character.AI shocked the world by announcing a ban on users under 18 from using its chatbots. But when you read the fine print, the story gets murky. Is this real protection for kids — or another Big Tech PR spin? Nicki Petrossi breaks it down with Sarah Gardner of Heat Initiative and attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett from the Social Media Vict…

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40th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner | The Buoniconti Fund 24:18

21d ago24:18

24:18

This week, Andy hits the red carpet at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City for the 40th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner! Interviews include: Bob Beamon, Lesley Visser, Jeremy Roenick, Mario Gabelli, Michelle Wie West, Dwight Howard, Teresa Edwards, Kurt Busch, Dominique Wilkins, Warren Moon, Dr. Barth Green, Bob Costas, Gloria Estefan, …

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Less Tech, More Teaching: A Superintendent’s Bold Move (with Dr. Mike Swan) 27:41

16d ago27:41

27:41

In a world where screens have taken over classrooms, one superintendent decided to push pause. Dr. Mike Swan, leader of Burke County Public Schools, joins us to share how his district took a bold, low-tech approach to learning — and what happened next. From teachers rediscovering the joy of teaching to parents seeing calmer, more focused kids, Dr. …

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Voice of the Philadelphia 76ers Kate Scott 42:15

28d ago42:15

42:15

Andy chats with Philadelphia 76ers PxP announcer, Kate Scott! Andy & Kate discuss meeting on a fundraiser roundtable event about Kobe in 2022, her Bay Area sports influences growing up central California, her path into broadcasting, being the first woman to call an NFL game for WestwoodOne Radio, her preparation process for gamedays, her passion fo…

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When Video Games Take Over: A Mother’s Story (with Melanie Hempe) 53:20

23d ago53:20

53:20

What happens when a parent discovers that video games aren’t just a harmless pastime—but a trap that can derail a child’s future? In this powerful conversation, ScreenStrong founder Melanie Hempe shares her personal journey of watching her oldest son spiral into video game addiction, and how that painful experience reshaped her parenting choices fo…

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Manc 99: Collette Roche - The Manc Bringing A United Vision 54:27

21d ago54:27

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“It’s an amazing opportunity for Manchester United and the region” Collette Roche is the Chief Operating Officer of Manchester United, the first woman ever to hold that role at the club. Along the way, she’s had to navigate male-dominated environments; hold tough conversations, and lead with clarity and empathy since she was 21 years old. Collette’…

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Redeem Team Members Michael Redd & Deron Williams 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

Andy takes the show on the road to the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to chat with TWO members of the newly inducted 2008 Redeem Team - Michael Redd & Deron Williams! FIRST, Andy chats with Michael Redd about playing against Kobe Bryant vs playing with him on the Olympic team, Coach K's first meeting with the team…

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Your Tech Questions Answered (with Titania Jordan) 39:33

1M ago39:33

39:33

In this Q&A episode, Nicki brought in Titania Jordan — Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies — to tackle your biggest tech parenting challenges. From first phones to firewalls, social media to screen time, Titania shares honest, practical advice every parent needs right now. This episode is sponsored by Bark Technologies, the best option for…

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Teen Safety or PR Stunt? Meta's False Promise to Parents (with Arturo Bejar) 42:12

1M ago42:12

42:12

Today on Scrolling 2 Death, Meta whistleblower and dad Arturo Bejar joins me to expose the truth about Instagram’s so-called “Teen Accounts.” From his years inside Facebook and Instagram leading safety efforts, to his 2021 warning to leadership that went ignored, Arturo reveals what Meta doesn’t want parents to know. We’re also joined by Sarah Gard…

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U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell 32:09

1M ago32:09

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"I'm just a mom who got really mad." Parents Unite Against Tech Overuse at School (with Lila Byock) 43:30

1M ago43:30

43:30

When the pandemic pushed school into our homes, screens became the new classroom and we never went back. But what has this shift cost our kids? In this episode, Nicki Petrossi sits down with writer and parent Lila Byock to talk about the hidden consequences of remote learning, the influence of EdTech companies, and the mental health toll of too muc…

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Ice Cube & Nancy Lieberman 16:08

2M ago16:08

16:08

Andy sits down with TWO legends at the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! FIRST, Andy chats with Legendary Rapper & Big3 Founder, Ice Cube, about The Ice Cube Impact Award - an annual Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame award honoring those who use basketball as a platform for good in their communities! NEXT, Andy chats with bask…

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Screen Time & the Developing Brain (with Dr. Carrie Mackensen) 40:47

1M ago40:47

40:47

It’s not too late to reset the screen-time limits and boundaries you've set for your kids—and the reasons to take action are becoming increasingly clear. In this episode, Dr. Carrie Mackensen joins host Nicki Petrossi to unpack the science behind interactive screens and short-form media and how they impact children's brain development. Her clear, a…

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Social Media on Trial: Families Score a Huge Win (mini-episode) 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

On September 22nd, a landmark court ruling allowed expert testimony exposing the harm social media products cause children. From Meta to TikTok, Snap, and YouTube, these companies have long argued it’s content—not their addictive designs—that hurts youth. But experts in psychiatry, neuroscience, and tech safety say otherwise. In this episode, I bre…

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Sue Bird | 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

Andy sits down with basketball legend & 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, Sue Bird! Andy & Sue discuss her statue unveiling ceremony outside Climate Pledge Arena, their shared history together, Andy shares some pics from her first AAU Nationals Medal, memories invoked since her HOF induction, how she's enjoying retirement & t…

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An Alarming Threat to Kids: AI Chatbots (with Laura Marquez-Garrett) 42:22

2M ago42:22

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Live from Central Park, NYC! This week on Scrolling 2 Death, attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett from Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) joins Nicki to unpack a major legal battle unfolding against AI chatbots. Laura’s firm just filed three new lawsuits on behalf of families whose children were harmed by the app Character.AI—while Congress simultan…

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Filmmakers Archie Gips & Martin Guigui | 2025 NBA Summer League Film Festival 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

Andy sits down with two filmmakers, Archie Gips & Martin Guigui, at the NBA Summer League's Summer Film Festival in Las Vegas! First, Andy sits down with filmmaker Archie Gips to discuss the genesis of his company's (Unrealistic Ideas) involvement with the film festival, his relationship with partner Mark Wahlberg, his NY Jets fandom, the Hall of E…

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10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World (with Jean Twenge, PhD) 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

"Together, we can get our kids back." We live in a world where childhood is being rewritten by screens—and the consequences are showing up in our kids’ mental health, sleep patterns, and ability to thrive in the real world. In this episode, psychologist and researcher Dr. Jean Twenge joins us to unpack her groundbreaking book 10 Rules for Raising K…

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Dwight Howard | 2x 2025 Hall of Fame Enshrinee, NBA Champion, & Olympian 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

Andy takes the podcast on the road to the birthplace of basketball in Springfield, MA to sit down with the TWO-TIME 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinee, Dwight 'Superman' Howard! Dwight and Andy talk all about the remarkable honor of being inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame two times - one as an individual player and one …

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Mirror, Mirror: What Our Tech Habits Teach Our Kids (with Titania Jordan) 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

We spend so much time stressing about our kids’ screen time — but have you ever stopped to ask, what about mine? The truth is, our kids are watching us way more than we realize. Every time we pick up our phones at the dinner table or scroll while they’re talking to us, we’re showing them what “normal” tech use looks like. In this episode, I brought…

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[NEW RESEARCH] When the Chatbot is the Predator (Mini-episode with Sarah Gardner) 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

What happens when your child chats with an AI “friend”? You might think it’s harmless fun—but new research shows otherwise. In this gripping conversation, Sarah from The Heat Initiative uncovers disturbing findings about Character AI and its impact on teens. The evidence is chilling: AI bots are exposing kids to sexual grooming, violent content, an…

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NBA Summer League Co-Founder Albert Hall 15:02

3M ago15:02

15:02

LOS kicks off Season 8 with NBA Summer League's Co-Founder, Albert Hall! Andy & Albert discuss the league's growth over 21 years, how he and fellow Co-Founder Warren LeGarie pitched the NBA on their Las Vegas event, their SBC (Sports Business Classroom) Internship Program, their Summer Film Festival, and what's next!…

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A Parent's Guide for the Digital Age (with Shona Schwartz) 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

The digital age has brought incredible conveniences for modern parents—but along with them come some unintended consequences. If screens are your go-to for tantrums or boredom, you may be interfering with your child’s ability to regulate emotions and develop essential coping skills. With over two decades of experience in education, Shona Schwartz h…

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Are we The Anxious Nation? (with Laura Morton) 47:01

3M ago47:01

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By now, most people have heard of the “Anxious Generation” — but Laura Morton is expanding Jonathan Haidt’s narrative. As the creator of the award-winning documentary Anxious Nation, Laura believes it’s not just youth who are struggling — it’s all of us. A little anxiety is natural – even helpful for performance – but we’re seeing a sharp rise in t…

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Manc Returns: Will Lees-Jones - Bringing Boddies Back To Town 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

How has the ‘Cream of Manchester’ been “pulled” back to the city? Will Lees-Jones is the Managing Director of JW Lees, a seventh-generation family brewery and pub business with pubs all across the North West. Will caught up with Lisa Morton to share the news about the exciting return of Boddingtons to Manchester and other pubs near you. They discus…

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The Downfall of Learning in the Digital Age (with neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath) 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

“This is the first generation in a millennium to be worse off than their parents.” Neuroscientist, educator, and author Jared Cooney Horvath issues a powerful warning: the rapid rise of technology in education is contributing to a sharp decline in intelligence across key metrics—including IQ, memory, critical thinking, creativity, and more. For gen…

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Choosing Your Child’s First Phone: What Apple Won’t Tell You (with Titania Jordan of Bark) 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

In this eye-opening episode of Scrolling 2 Death, host Nicki Petrossi sits down with Titania Jordan of Bark Technologies to unpack the high-stakes decision many parents face: what should your child’s first phone be? From the hidden risks of iPhones to the powerful parental controls offered by alternatives like the Bark phone, they dive into the pre…

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Parents vs. Big Tech: The Documentary Sparking a Movement (with Perri Peltz and Matthew O'Neill) 47:27

4M ago47:27

47:27

We’ve talked about the devastating impact of social media and how tech companies’ “profit over people” mindset has harmed countless families. This powerful new documentary, Can’t Look Away, delivers the wake-up call the world needs: the time for industry reform is now. In this episode of Scrolling 2 Death, host Nicki speaks with Can’t Look Away dir…

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Online predators: what every parent needs to know (with Dr. Mary Pulido) 43:18

4M ago43:18

43:18

Dr. Mary Pulido, Executive Director of World Childhood Foundation USA, joins Scrolling 2 Death to talk about the evolving fight against child sexual abuse in the digital age. There was a time when parents only worried about their children’s safety while they were out. But now, even at home, danger can reach them through screens. Social media, gamin…

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