Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
30%
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The Dopamine Slot Machine

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So...Just how Addictive is Snapchat?

May 19, 2026 34m

Snapchat has built an empire on engineered social obligation — and the Streak is the load-bearing wall. In this episode, Andrew applies the BrainSafe Addictive Interface Assessment Framework to…

How Addictive is TikTok Really? Applying the BrainSafe Framework

May 06, 2026 28m

This episode uses the BrainSafe framework to break down how TikTok’s design drives engagement, focusing on its opaque algorithm, highly personalised “slot machine”-style content feed, lack of natural…

Introducing BrainSafe - Design that Respects your Cognition

Apr 30, 2026 29m

The UK government has finally named the problem — Keir Starmer's crackdown on infinite scroll and autoplay is the most concrete UK action on addictive design we've ever seen. But naming features is…

Karri.io, the Phoneless Messaging Device

Apr 23, 2026 45m

In the latest episode of The Dopamine Slot Machine, host Andrew interviews Pete Clifford, founder of Karri, about their innovative screen-free messenger device designed for children aged 5-11. The…

S1 Coverstar: TikTok for Kids?

Mar 16, 2026 25m

This week on The Dopamine Slot Machine, Andrew takes a look at Coverstar, an app often marketed as a safer alternative to TikTok for kids.But how safe is it really?In this episode we break down how…

How to Remove Your Child from Roblox/Fortnite

Mar 07, 2026 27m

Many parents regret letting their kids start playing Fortnite or Roblox, but stepping back does not have to mean constant arguments. In this episode of The Dopamine Slot Machine, Andrew, a dad of two…

Keir Starmer Announces Addictive Design Restrictions

Feb 16, 2026 18m

Keir Starmer Announces Addictive Design Restrictions - but will it make a safer internet?

"There Is No Evidence That Social Media Harms Children"

Jan 29, 2026 16m

Andrew deconstructs the claim that there is no evidence that social media harms children, looking at a widely reported on study from the University of Manchester.

S1E29 Social Media Age Restrictions, and an Exciting Announcement.

Jan 26, 2026 16m

Andrew discussed the proposals for age restrictions on social media that would aim to stop U16s accessing social media, and makes an exciting announcement for https://thedopamineslotmachine.co.uk/.

S1E25 Why Your Parents Won't Let You Play Roblox

Jan 17, 2026 14m

Script  : https://pastebin.com/xuiEkaQ4Addictive Design: : 2:30Impact on Life and Education : 6:52Online Predators : 10:25Conclusion 12:25

S1E23 Children Deserve Better Video Games

Jan 11, 2026 18m

Why has gaming not had its Bluey Moment?

The Dopamine Slot Machine does your Christmas List!

Dec 04, 2025 15m

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S1E21 The Addictive Design Red Flags That I Look For

Nov 27, 2025 21m

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S1E20 How Games Companies Get, and Use, your Child's Data

Oct 30, 2025 25m

How Games Companies Get, and Use, your Child's Data

S1E20 How your Child will beat the UK Porn Block

Jul 26, 2025 22m

How your Child will beat the UK Porn Block

S1E19 A Very Special Guest...

Jul 10, 2025 25m

Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…

S1E18 Snapchat : Addictive and Dangerous

Jul 02, 2025 27m

Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…

S1E17 Future of The Dopamine Slot Machine - and two requests!

Jun 30, 2025 14m

Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…

S1E16 What Regulators and Politicians Misunderstand about Video Games

Jun 03, 2025 14m

Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…

Pokemon GO, a healthy mobile game?

Jun 01, 2025 46m

Andrew, a father of two and lifelong gamer, teams up with Brandon, a consumer psychologist and ex-pro video game coach, to cover video games, the way they are designed and how these design decisions…

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