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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 2H

Ep.2 - The Death of Ownership & The Return of Physical Media

from Totally Justified - Film & Tech w/ Theo + Josh · host Theophilus Onisha and Joshua Onisha

💽 Imagine buying a chair, only for the store to break into your house years later and saw off the legs. 🪑 That sounds insane, but it is exactly what is happening to your digital games and movies today. In this episode, we are “choosing violence” and diving into why Gen Z is flocking back to wired headphones and physical media.Key Insight: Digital platforms like Steam explicitly state you cannot transfer your account when you die. Since buying digital is often just purchasing a license to “rent,” physical media remains the only true way to own your collection forever.Question: Would you rather have unlimited free streaming forever where you own nothing, or own just 50 albums/movies that are yours for life?. Let us know below! 👇#PhysicalMedia #StopKillingGames #DigitalOwnership #TotallyJustified #Steam #GenZTrends #RightToRepair #TechPodcast #VinylCommunity #Legacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit totallyjustified.substack.com

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