The Podcast

The Podcast
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Stupid Sexy Privacy is back!

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Our show is hosted by comedian Rosie Tran and Amanda King, written by BJ Mendelson, and produced by Andrew VanVoorhis. Our show is sponsored by DuckDuckGo.

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Season 1 originally aired in 2022 and 2023. We've gone back and revised all of the old episodes. Some include brand new content and interviews.

Season 1, Episode 1 Revised: Get Yourself A Privacy Notebook

Season 1, Episode 2 Revised: Your Privacy Notebook Isn't Just For Sharing Your Deepest, Darkest Secrets. Features 2025 Special Guest: Tracy Chou, Founder and CEO of Block Party. (Part 1)

Season 1, Episode 3 Revised: Your Smart TV Is Spying On You—And It's Not Even Sorry. Features 2025 Special Guest: Tracy Chou, Founder and CEO of Block Party. (Part 2)

Season 1, Episode 4 Revised: You Don't Need a Windowless Van to Have a Creepy Vehicle Anymore


2022-2023 Original Episode Archive

Episode 5: There’s a Hidden Camera Watching You Sleep Right Now … Probably

Episode 6: Put Your Pants on and Turn Off Facial Recognition

Episode 7: Creeps, Weirdos, and How to Protect Yourself From Both After a Bad Breakup

Episode 8: Don’t Leave Home Without These 3 Apps On Your Phone

Episode 9: Evict Your Creepy & Unused Apps Right Now (Digital Detox Part 1)

Episode 10: Why Your Bedroom Should Be a Phone Free Bone Zone (Digital Detox Part 2)

Episode 11: What’s Club Got To Do With It & Why You Need a YubiKey

Episode 12: Why You Should Keep Your Contacts Offline Like a Fussy Old Man

Episode 13: How to Get a Stranger Danger Phone of Your Very Own

Episode 14: Want to Stay Safe on a Date? This Episode Is For YOU

Episode 15: How You Can Save The Planet By Storing Your Important Files Offline

Episode 16: So, Uh, What’s OpenAI and Other Generative AI Doing with My Face?

Episode 17: RIP HIPAA: Now Everyone Knows What’s Wrong With You, Including Your Boss

Episode 18: How To Protect Your Privacy from Glassholes & The Metaverse

Episode 19: How Anti-Woman Creeps Know When and Where You Got an Abortion

Episode 20: Now Your Boss Has Even Creepier Ways to Kill You

Episode 21: How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos Part 1

Episode 22: How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos Part 2

Episode 23: Here’s The Real Problem With Generative AI

Episode 24: How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos Part 3

Episode 25: Season 1 Recap with Rosie Tran, BJ Mendelson, and Amanda King

Episode 26: Bonus Interview Episode: Dr. John Gartner

Episode 27: Bonus Interview Episode: Cory Doctorow