Welcome to the Offline, Online Podcast

Another abandoned podcast?

A short update on where I’ve been and what I hope for this podcast moving forward. My personal blog mentioned in the episode: andrewmelder.com [https://andrewmelder.com] Visit our website at offlineonlinepodcast.com [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com]. About the podcast The Offline, Online Podcast is around my journey in balancing my offline and online activities to benefit my life the most. We will explore topics around digital minimalism and intentionalism, consumerism, devices and services, social media and others. Have questions or topics for the show? Email them through at questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com [questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com] About the host Andrew Melder is a Technology Professional from Perth, Australia. I limit my online interactions these days; however you can find posts I write on my blog [https://andrewmelder.com], connect with me on the Fediverse/Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder], or send me an email [letstalk@andrewmelder.com]. Transcript [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com/transcripts/2026/04/27/2901.html]

The Clicks Communicator

Talking about the recently announced Clicks Communicator smart device in relation to intentional use of smartphones. Visit our website at offlineonlinepodcast.com [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com]. About the podcast The Offline, Online Podcast is around my journey in balancing my offline and online activities to benefit my life the most. We will explore topics around digital minimalism and intentionalism, consumerism, devices and services, social media and others. Have questions or topics for the show? Email them through at questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com [questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com] About the host Andrew Melder is a Technology Professional from Perth, Australia. I limit my online interactions these days; however you can find posts I write on my blog [https://andrewmelder.com], connect with me on the Fediverse/Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder], or send me an email [letstalk@andrewmelder.com]. Transcript [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com/transcripts/2026/01/09/2673.html]

Black Friday Failings

My experiences of trying (and failing) to curb unnecessary spending during Black Friday sales. Visit our website at offlineonlinepodcast.com [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com]. About the podcast The Offline, Online Podcast is around my journey in balancing my offline and online activities to benefit my life the most. We will explore topics around digital minimalism and intentionalism, consumerism, devices and services, social media and others. Have questions or topics for the show? Email them through at questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com [questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com] About the host Andrew Melder is a Technology Professional from Perth, Australia. I limit my online interactions these days; however you can find posts I write on my blog [https://andrewmelder.com], connect with me on the Fediverse/Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder], or send me an email [letstalk@andrewmelder.com]. Transcript [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com/transcripts/2025/12/09/2595.html]

Welcome to the Offline, Online Podcast

Welcome to the introductory episode of the Offline, Online Podcast. Visit our website at offlineonlinepodcast.com [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com]. About the podcast The Offline, Online Podcast is around my journey in balancing my offline and online activities to benefit my life the most. We will explore topics around digital minimalism and intentionalism, consumerism, devices and services, social media and others. Have questions or topics for the show? Email them through at questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com [questions@offlineonlinepodcast.com] Photos taken during the episode Starting point Auto-generated description: A tranquil beach scene features soft sand, calm blue waters, several boats, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. [https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/270828/2025/pxl-20251113-012432149.jpg] Sand castles Auto-generated description: An assortment of small sandcastles adorned with tiny seashells is built on a sandy beach. [https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/270828/2025/1c12dc46-7536-499d-9b11-5a6bafd90ed31.jpg] Finishing point Auto-generated description: A tranquil beach scene with clear blue water, several boats in the distance, and a pier extending into the ocean under a bright, partly cloudy sky. [https://eu.uploads.micro.blog/270828/2025/pxl-20251113-013922934.jpg] About the host Andrew Melder is a Technology Professional from Perth, Australia. I limit my online interactions these days; however you can find posts I write on my blog [https://andrewmelder.com], connect with me on the Fediverse/Mastodon [https://mastodon.online/@andrewmelder], or send me an email [letstalk@andrewmelder.com]. Transcript [https://offlineonlinepodcast.com/transcripts/2025/11/13/2525.html]