Podcast appearances and mentions of Rosie Tran

American comedian, actress, writer

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Help! Anthropic Stole Our Book. Now What?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 35:30


Bartz v. Anthropic is a major court case that you might not have heard of. But BJ has, because Anthropic stole his book, "Social Media Is Bullshit," along with thousands of other books from authors, in order to train their Claude model. This week, we're joined by Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger to help break down what's happening.

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Sugar, Like Citizens United and Corporate Greed, Will Kill You

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 32:38


This week, BJ is joined by Dr. Robert Lustig. A Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at UCSF, and the author of numerous books you should read, including The Hacking of the American Mind, which is the subject of this week's interview. Dr. Lustig had a lot to say about the power corporations wield over us, Citizens United, and why you should cut as much sugar from your diet as you can. That's because, like the end result of Citizens United, sugar could kill you. Politically speaking of course.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Nobody Is Coming to Save You From This Crisis. It's Up to You

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 31:29


This week on the show, BJ is wrapping up copyedits for the upcoming book, How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos, so we're going right to our interview with Amanda Litman. Amanda is the author of When We're in Charge, and the co-founder of Run for Something. Run for Something has helped elect more than 1,650 candidates since 2017, presenting people across America with candidates who aren't fascists, weirdos, or funded by the kind of people who pay the bills for fascists and weirdos. If you want to run for office, this is the interview you want to hear.Links we mentioned in the intro:How to Search Now That Google Search is dead: https://stopgenai.com/this-is-how-to-search-now-that-google-search-is-gone-a-guide-for-family-and-friends/Kim Crawley's Technofascist Survival Guide: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kimcrawley/technofascism-survival-guide/

Stupid Sexy Privacy
The Fascists Can Take Your Money Away Too

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 41:03


Bella ciao. Things aren't looking good out there in America right now, are they? Well, that's why this show exists. To help protect you from fascists and weirdos. So today we're joined by Rainey Reitman, author of the book Transaction Denied and president of the board of Freedom of the Press Foundation. It's important to know all the ways the fascists can get at you, and this week's episode involves your money. So listen closely.

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
How You Can Make America an Asylum for Mankind Again

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 40:44


This week we're joined by Harvey J. Kaye, author of Thomas Paine and The Promise of America, who talks about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's recent interest in Thomas Paine, how one pamphlet changed the reason for the American Revolution, and the importance of the Founding Father religious zealots and billionaires want you to forget about.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
A Special Delivery of (Thomas) Paine! Part 2 of 2

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 66:53


Part 2 of 2: A special delivery of Paine! In honor of America's 250th birthday, we are celebrating with the forgotten founding father, Thomas Paine. Common Sense is the foundational text of the American Revolution. Changing the perception of early Americans about the cause of fighting against the British Empire from a lack of representation to the cause of America as an asylum for mankind. Where all are welcome and accepted. This is the first half of Paine's "Common Sense."

Stupid Sexy Privacy
A Special Delivery of (Thomas) Paine! Part 1 of 2

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 58:54


Part 1 of 2: A special delivery of Paine! In honor of America's 250th birthday, we are celebrating with the forgotten founding father, Thomas Paine. Common Sense is the foundational text of the American Revolution. Changing the perception of early Americans about the cause of fighting against the British Empire from a lack of representation to the cause of America as an asylum for mankind. Where all are welcome and accepted. This is the first half of Paine's "Common Sense."

Stupid Sexy Privacy
AI bubble a multi-company Enron waiting to happen

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 46:47


This week on the show, BJ is joined by David Gerard of Pivot to AI. Come listen about how the AI bubble, like crypto, is a scam funded by the venture capital bros, and how that scam works. If we're all eating out of soup cans this time next year, you may hear in this episode why. Learn more about our show at Stupid Sexy Privacy.com.

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Hurt People Hurt People. That's Why Everybody Should Be In Therapy.

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 45:15


This week, we talk about time being a privilege, why you can't go wrong when you do the next right thing, and Heidi Boghosian. Heidi joins BJ to talk about her new book, Cyber Citizens: Saving Democracy with Digital Literacy. There's a lot going on in this episode, and our host Rosie is here to bring you all the details. You can learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
The EFF's Cindy Cohn v. The Federal Government

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 35:27


This week, legendary executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Cindy Cohn, joins the show to talk about her new book, "Privacy's Defender." 

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Disinformation! at the Disco: Everything You Need to Spot It

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 40:50


This week on the show, BJ is joined by Nina Jancowitz, the former executive director of the Disinformation Governance Board of the United States. Meanwhile, Rosie and Amanda talk about disinformation and all the different ways there are to spot it in the wild. This is going to be a must listen. Learn more by visiting us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
The Glassholes Are Back And They're Worse Than Ever

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 37:21


Biometrics is one of those topics that people should pay attention too, but often don't. So given that Facebook just released their Pervert Glasses, we wanted to take a trip back to 2023 and our interview with Brittan Heller from the Stanford Cyber Policy Center. And our host Rosie Tran has an amazing book recommendation for you. That's right. A BOOK. All this and more this week on the show. 

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
What Do You Do When A MAGA Influencer Wants You Dead?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 59:22


Who knew researching the neuroscience of pornography would be dangerous? Dr. Nicole Prause did. BJ Mendelson speaks with Dr. Prause about the Wellness Industry funding dangerous fascists and weirdos, and how you can protect yourself from them. BJ also runs down steps you can take to log harassing behavior when you're on the receiving end of it.

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Drinking Raw Milk Will Kill You & Other Things You Should Probably Know

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 40:31


Bioethicist and NYU professor, Dr. Arthur Caplan, joins BJ to talk about the disinformation and misinformation spread by wellness influencers, as well as how HIPAA completely fails to protect us from tech companies. Meanwhile, our host Rosie gives you a new privacy tip on how to better protect your most sensitive medical information.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
The Speed of Business Kills: Bossware Makes Truckers Drive Themselves to Death

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 39:27


This week on the show, BJ interviews Cornell University professor Karen Levy about her book, "Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance," and our host Rosie Tran covers tips you can use to limit your employer's ability to spy on you when you work from home. All this and more on this week's episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Body Cameras, Like Communism, Only Work In Theory

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 40:48


Hagen Blix, co-author of "Why We Fear AI" joins BJ Mendelson to talk about how it's not artificial intelligence you need to be afraid of, it's the billionaires using AI to push their vision of the world on you. And our host, Rosie Tran, provides a season two preview, while covering how to protect yourself from Bluetooth Trackers like Apple Airtags. She also explains why tariffs, like body cameras, don't work anywhere near as well as politicians want us to think.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
How Generative AI Wastes Water and Kills Your Imagination

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 42:28


Every time you use a Large Language Model (or Chat Model), you're wasting water, fueling fascism, and shrinking your imagination. So what can you do about it? Our hosts Rosie Tran and Amanda King explain. Also in this episode: A deep dive into the privacy concerns created by Large Language models. They know WAY more about you than you think. All this and more in this week's episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy. 

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Burner Phone 101 & How to Film ICE Safely

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 57:18


Stupid Sexy Privacy
Being Anti-Vax is Big Business & It's Going To Keep On Killing

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 44:16


This week, Rosie tells you something super basic that you're definitely not doing. So you're going to be glad to hear it. And then BJ interviews Caitlin Dow, PhD from the Center for Science In the Public Interest. They cover the unregulated wellness industry, how everyone trying to sell you anti-vax BS has something to sell you, and how else you can protect yourself from disinformation from wellness influencers. All this and more at Stupid Sexy Privacy.com.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
How Apple Poured Billions Into a Fascist Regime: No, Not Us. The Other One

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 41:08


If you want to make yourself safe from fascists and weirdos, you have to shrink your online footprint. This week, Rosie tells you how, while BJ interviews Patrick McGee, author of the fantastic new book, "Apple In China." Patrick discusses the astronomical amount of money Apple poured into China, helping turn the country into the 21st Century's new superpower, and whether or not you should feel bad buying a Mac. All of this and more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
If You Have to Think Twice, Don't Click on It

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 38:10


It's part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Treena Orchard about the challenges of using dating apps and the toxic culture surrounding them. Rosie and Amanda are also back to share best practices on how to stay safe on a date. All this and so much more from your friends at Stupid Sexy Privacy can be found at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
The Men Are Vulnerable & The Women Are Afraid: How to Protect Yourself on Dating Apps

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 29:01


This week, sexual wellness expert and Associate Professor at Western University's School of Health Studies, Dr. Treena Orchard, joins BJ Mendelson to talk about the toxicity emanating from dating apps and the culture around the use of them. We also have for you an older conversation, still highly relevant, between co-hosts Amanda King and Rosie Tran about how to protect yourself while using these apps. Part 1 of 2! More at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
How Generative AI Rots Your Brain and Enables Fascism

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 54:10


This week, BJ is joined by members of the Stop Gen AI collaborative to talk about how the algorithms are controlling our language, why capitalism only works when you have the guardrails installed, and the launch of HavenSocial.org. As always, you can learn more by visiting us at Https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
What Does a Functional Federal Trade Commission Look Like?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 33:06


This week, investigative journalist and co-producer of Stupid Sexy Privacy, interviews Samuel Levine. Mr. Levine served as Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, and was just appointed to run New York City's Consumer Protection Agency. BJ asks Mr. Levine what a functional Federal Trade Commission is supposed to do, compared to what we have right now. You're not going to want to miss this. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Here's Where to Go to Get Trustworthy, Noncorporate News

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 34:01


Author Victoria Hetherington returns for part two of our conversation about artificial intelligence and the illusion of relationships with it. Meanwhile, our host Rosie Tran shares nine news podcasts that provide the best noncorporate news to help keep you informed about what's happening in our world. More details, as always, can be found at stupidsexyprivacy.com.

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
All We Want For Christmas Is The Second Bill of Rights

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 34:48


It's our (a day late) Christmas episode! In this episode, BJ speaks with author Victoria Heatherington about the bonds between humans and artificial intelligence. Our host, Rosie, explains what the Second Bill of Rights is and why it could mean a universal basic income for you. Visit https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com for more.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Your Phone Is a Drug. So What Are You Doing About It?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 38:32


This week, Kelly Carlin joins the show to talk about how smartphones hijack attention, cause "digital brain fog," and displace real human connection. Kelly, and our host Rosie Tran, share some recommendations on what to do about it. Nobody should control how your mind functions. Not even that weird caterpillar from the Shazam movie. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Artificial General Intelligence Doesn't Exist, But Here's How to Hide From AI

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 39:32


"How to Disappear" author, and Black Mail Expert, Frank M. Ahearn returns to the show this week. Frank explains to BJ how one could use extreme privacy mentions to evade the fascists and weirdos looking for you with AI. Not the smart kind of AI, that doesn't exist and probably won't in our lifetime. But the dumb currently available kind that can sift through mountains of data. Rosie also shares tips on what a Stranger Danger Phone is and why you should get one of your own. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Are You Caught in Facebook's Web of Scam Advertisements?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 24:33


Ho Ho Holiday Scams. This week on the show, Rosie tells you how to keep scammers and thieves from ripping you off this holiday season. Meanwhile, Broadway Actor Roger Wayne returns to read excerpts from BJ's first book on Privacy, called "Privacy: And How We Get It Back."

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Are Baby Boomers Really to Blame For The Disinformation Plague?

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 61:00


In this special Thanksgiving episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, BJ Mendelson speaks with members of Clemson University's Human and Technology Lab about baby boomers spreading disinformation, how children interact with artificial intelligence, and what the right level of privacy is for all of us. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Crypto Is a Scam. Use Cash. Film ICE.

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 42:58


This week, the ACLU's Rebecca Williams joins BJ Mendelson to talk about the do's and don'ts of filming ICE, using cash whenever possible, and why crypto currency is a scam. You're not going to want to miss it. Show notes and more can be found at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Going Through Customs? This Is a Must Listen

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 66:19


This week: Henry David Thoreau joins us from beyond the grave, and Rosie has advice for those traveling internationally this month and next. Plus: why every American should carry their passport at all times — this week on "Stupid Sexy Privacy."

Stupid Sexy Privacy
You Can Find Love (and Privacy) in a Subaru

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 45:48


Lauren Hendry Parsons, from the Mozilla Foundation, explains how cars have become data‑hungry surveillance devices that undermine user control. Our host, Rosie Tran offers some solutions to this problem, but you gotta remember, your car is a computer. And it's a computer that's less secure than a Waffle House. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
I'll Get You My Pretty, and Your Little VPN Too!

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 44:29


Pi-Hole! It's not just something that sounds like a sex move. It's a way to block out those annoying ads on your SmartTV. That's right, we're talking SmartTV's again in this week's episode, and Lia Holland from Fight for the Future joins us to talk about defending VPNs. The next front in the fight against fascists and weirdos. Visit us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com to learn more.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Going to a protest? Be funny, not just paranoid

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 14:18


The best way to overthrow fascists and weirdos? Make them look dumb. We'll explain how to work out your creativity muscle to help you do just that. Also joining us this week is Thorin Klosowski, privacy activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Show notes, full transcripts and more can be found at: https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Son, That Internet Won't Pay For Itself

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 25:01


If you want a free and open web — Don't we all — We need advertising. But that advertising, and the technology that powers it, doesn't have to be evil. Our guest from last week, advertising legend Bob Hoffman, returns to finish his conversation with BJ Mendelson. Meanwhile, our host Rosie Tran provides more storytelling tips. Because without new, better stories, we're not going to change anything. Make sure you visit us at StupidSexyPrivacy.com to learn more.

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Violence Doesn't Defeat Fascists, But Doing This Sure Does

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 27:57


This week, we're joined by advertising industry legend, Bob Hoffman, and comedian Rosie Tran shares the one thing that consistently defeats fascist movements. No, it's not that. ... Nope. Not that either. Want to learn more? Visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
It's Dangerous to Go Alone! Take these Apps With You

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 18:08


We get asked a lot about "Minimum Viable Privacy." What's the least you need to do to in order to get the MOST protection? So, this week on the show, Comedian Rosie Train provides the MUST HAVE apps. You can get additional tips, and learn more over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Creeps, Weirdos, and How To Protect Yourself From Both After a Breakup

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 16:53


It's no secret that the police and legal system often fail to protect women from creeps and weirdos. So, this week on the show, Comedian Rosie Train provides tips on how to better protect yourself from those creeps, including using a hidden camera detector. You can get additional tips, and learn more over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Now Every Car Is Creepy, Not Just Your Windowless Van

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 25:33


This week, comedian Rosie Tran tells you how there's a stalker in your driveway, and it's not a human. She also explains why you want to pick up a Microphone Blocker. Then, we have not one but two book excerpts from BJ Mendelson's first book on Privacy, "Privacy: And How We Get It Back" to share with you. Come get your show notes, and learn more about how creepy your car is, at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Your Smart TV May Be The Biggest Snitch In Your Home

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 27:36


This week, Comedian Rosie Tran explains how your TV has been watching you watch ... Well, everything. And it's not keeping those embarrassing secrets to itself! Find out who your SmartTV is snitching on you with, and we'll also tell you what the best stickers are for covering up your cameras. Author and Podcast Producer BJ Mendelson also returns with part two of his interview with Block Party CEO and Founder, Tracy Chou. Get the show notes and more information at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

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Stupid Sexy Privacy
Episode 2: Your Privacy Notebook Isn't Just For Sharing Your Deepest, Darkest Secrets

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 27:50


This week, comedian Rosie Tran tells you what goes inside your privacy notebook. It's not just for sharing your deepest, darkest secrets. Although you can totally use it for that, too. Privacy expert, BJ Mendelson, then interviews the founder and CEO of Block Party, Tracy Chou. If you're going to continue to use any social media platform, you're going to want to make sure you're also using Block Party. BJ and Tracy explain why. Get the full show notes and additional details at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Episode 1: Buy a Fancy Privacy Notebook or the Fascists Win

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 15:13


This week, comedian Rosie Tran tries to convince you to buy a physical privacy notebook, and write your password manager's master password inside its cover. In our show notes, found over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com, privacy expert, BJ Mendelson, walk through your choices of BitWarden, 1Password, and the offline option KeePassXC for password managers. And if you stick around at the end of this episode, you can hear an excerpt from BJ Mendelson's first book on privacy, as read by Broadway actor, Roger Wayne. 

So What Do You Really Do?
Live from New Orleans Hell Yes Fest! w/ Meryl Klemow & Rosie Tran!

So What Do You Really Do?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 72:19


Deadair Dennis Maler kicks off the first live taping of "So What Do You Really Do?" at Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans with a bang, spilling the beans on the podcast's origins, the inspiration behind its confusing name, and a few of his own past day jobs. Then, he welcomes two hilarious New Orleans natives: comedian and actress Rosie Tran, who shares her journey from bullied kid to standup star, and writer and podcaster Meryl Klemow, who dishes on how her parents tricked her into going to college. Together, they explore the world of podcasting, its impact on society, and the surprising ways it's connected them to their hometowns. Don't miss this hilarious and insightful live taping! Subscribe to So What Do You Really Do? and leave a comment below sharing your favorite moment from the episode.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Bonus Episode: Cory Doctorow

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 36:11


In this bonus episode, our producer B.J. Mendelson sits down with science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow. This is a great chat about the current state of the Internet economy, the continuing issues we face in terms of privacy and protecting ourselves from fascists and weirdos, and what actions we can take to address these challenges.Full show notes and transcript to come.Support The Show Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible *You don't need to use these affiliate links. They don't cost you anything extra to use. But. IF you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.For more news and tips concerning maintaining your privacy and security, we recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security. Reserve Your SeatBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an email-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on our show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this course becomes available for purchase.Did You Know?In this week's book excerpt, you can hear Roger reference the big Equifax data breach. This book was written in 2017. On February 26th, 2023, BJ got a $5 rebate from Equifax for this data breach. You probably did too. That's absolutely ridiculous. And further proof that credit reporting agencies shouldn't exist.***Photo for today's episode provided by Mohammad DanishNeed a Privacy Audit?We are giving away all of our tips and strategies to help protect you from fascists and weirdos FOR FREE.But. We've found some people prefer or need a more 1-1 setting based on their situation.So, we offer privacy audits where BJ will walk you through each step and recommendation from this show and answer any questions you may have.You can book a Privacy Audit by emailing BJ at BJMendelson@Duck.com. Make sure to include Privacy Audit in your subject line.Audits cost $200 and take place over two one-on-one secure video calls via Signal. The first call will walk you through the checklist, and the second call, scheduled for a week later, will see how you're doing with the implementation and answer any remaining questions you may have.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Bonus Interview: Dr. John Gartner

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 32:53


Dr. John Gartner sits down with our producer, B.J. Mendelson, to discuss how to combat cults. This is important to hear because fascists are just cults with guns. So let's hear from the expert on what to look out for, how to deal with the cults, and what to do if you find yourself dealing with one.Support The Show Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible *You don't need to use these affiliate links. They don't cost you anything extra to use. But. IF you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.For more news and tips concerning maintaining your privacy and security, we recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security. Reserve Your SeatBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an email-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on our show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this course becomes available for purchase.Did You Know?In this week's book excerpt, you can hear Roger reference the big Equifax data breach. This book was written in 2017. On February 26th, 2023, BJ got a $5 rebate from Equifax for this data breach. You probably did too. That's absolutely ridiculous. And further proof that credit reporting agencies shouldn't exist.***Photo for today's episode provided by Mohammad DanishNeed a Privacy Audit?We are giving away all of our tips and strategies to help protect you from fascists and weirdos FOR FREE.But. We've found some people prefer or need a more 1-1 setting based on their situation.So, we offer privacy audits where BJ will walk you through each step and recommendation from this show and answer any questions you may have.You can book a Privacy Audit by emailing BJ at BJMendelson@Duck.com. Make sure to include Privacy Audit in your subject line.Audits cost $200 and take place over two one-on-one secure video calls via Signal. The first call will walk you through the checklist, and the second call, scheduled for a week later, will see how you're doing with the implementation and answer any remaining questions you may have.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Season 1 Recap with BJ, Amanda, and Rosie

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 40:17


Just joining us here at Stupid Sexy Privacy? Looking for an episode that tells you everything you need to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos? Look no further!We'll have longer show notes here soon, but for now, enjoy this lively discussion between BJ Mendelson, Amanda King, and Rosie Tran as they look into the future of how to protect yourself and your information online.Support The Show Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible *You don't need to use these affiliate links. They don't cost you anything extra to use. But. IF you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.For more news and tips concerning maintaining your privacy and security, we recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security. Reserve Your SeatBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an email-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on our show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this course becomes available for purchase.Did You Know?In this week's book excerpt, you can hear Roger reference the big Equifax data breach. This book was written in 2017. On February 26th, 2023, BJ got a $5 rebate from Equifax for this data breach. You probably did too. That's absolutely ridiculous. And further proof that credit reporting agencies shouldn't exist.***Photo for today's episode provided by Mohammad DanishNeed a Privacy Audit?We are giving away all of our tips and strategies to help protect you from fascists and weirdos FOR FREE.But. We've found some people prefer or need a more 1-1 setting based on their situation.So, we offer privacy audits where BJ will walk you through each step and recommendation from this show and answer any questions you may have.You can book a Privacy Audit by emailing BJ at BJMendelson@Duck.com. Make sure to include Privacy Audit in your subject line.Audits cost $200 and take place over two one-on-one secure video calls via Signal. The first call will walk you through the checklist, and the second call, scheduled for a week later, will see how you're doing with the implementation and answer any remaining questions you may have.

Stupid Sexy Privacy
How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos Part 3

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 37:26


Show Note: We're back! Pardon our delay. BJ is dealing with a (totally minor) medical issue that required surgery. So we've been out of commission longer than planned.In today's episode, Amanda and Rosie talk about disinformation, what it is, how to spot it, and how to navigate our new media landscape that's flooded with AI-generated falsehoods and videos. This week's guest: Nina Jankowicz. Former Executive Director of the Disinformation Governance Board of the United States. Nina is also the author of one of our favorite books, "How to be a Woman Online."(Note: This interview was recorded at the end of 2022, before the announcement of Nina suing Fox News.)***Photo by Anna Tarazevich: https://www.pexels.com/photo/scam-alert-letting-text-on-black-background-5697256 

Stupid Sexy Privacy
Bonus Episode: Here's The Real Problem With Generative AI

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 38:13


We're taking a short break here at Stupid Sexy Privacy. We'll return Thursday, May 4th, with our final four episodes. But we didn't want to leave you empty-handed. Today, Amanda King (co-author of "How to Protect Your From Fascists & Weirdos") talks with Professor Uri Gal. Uri is a professor of Business Information Systems at The University of Sydney.In this bonus episode, Amanda talks with Professor Gal about the real challenges and ethical issues surrounding the use of Generative AI (or as we call them, Exploitative AI) software.It's not your job you need to worry about. Generative AI produces C-level work, at best, and almost all of that work is stolen/plagiarized from other people's work without their permission or consent. The real threat is what happens when you flood the entire Internet with BS, to the point where people can't tell up from down anymore and don't trust each other.That's an Avengers-level problem, and one we need to solve immediately since ... You know, the Avengers aren't real. But the threat of Generative AI is.Support Stupid Sexy Privacy: Visit Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible** We recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security for more news and tips concerning how to maintain your privacy and security after this miniseries concludes. *You don't need to use the affiliate links above. They don't cost you anything extra. But. If you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.**BJ's first book on privacy, "The End of Privacy" is badly dated in a few sections; however, it's still very funny and the rest of the book is still (sadly) current. We've included most of the book, for free, in this podcast miniseries. If you'd like to buy the unabridged version, you can do so here.Reserve Your Seat For Our Privacy CourseBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an online video-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on this show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this on-demand course becomes available for purchase.Photo by Kindel Media: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-and-blue-robot-toy-on-blue-string-lights-8566467/

Stupid Sexy Privacy
How to Protect Yourself From Fascists & Weirdos Part 2

Stupid Sexy Privacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 37:17


It's Part 2 of our 5 Part look into how to protect yourself from Fascists and Weirdos on the Internet! Rosie shares three critical tips we won't be able to cover in greater detail in the time we have left. These tips include: How to set up a personal firewall for your network, Pig Butchering Scms, and Revenge Porn.BJ then interviews Tall Poppy CEO Leigh Honeywell. Leigh was a tremendous wealth of knowledge and tips. So make sure you listen to what she has to say. This Week's Privacy Tips1. Get a pfSense Firewall installed. Follow these directions.If you're just getting started with firewalls, we found this video was very good for beginners.2. Watch out for Pig Butchering Scams. Long story short - Strangers will find all sorts of crazy ways to strike up a conversation with you, and then ask you to invest in crypto. DON'T FALL FOR IT. Don't return unsolicited messages, and never invest in crypto ... Unless you talk to someone who is very knowledgeable in the space first. Like, a real expert. Not the pretend ones on Twitter.3. Familiarize yourself with Revenge Porn Laws in your State.*Note: We refer to it in this episode as "Revenge Porn", since that's how it's listed on Carrie's website. However, you should know this is better referred to as "non-consensual intimate images" as well.These are  resources we highly recommend for women and others who are being harassed on the Internet: 1. https://onlineviolenceresponsehub.org/resources 2. https://glitchcharity.co.uk/ 3. http://www.crashoverridenetwork.com/4. https://www.wilsoncenter.org/publication/malign-creativity-how-gender-sex-and-lies-are-weaponized-against-women-online(Source: "How to be a Woman on the Internet" written by our show's upcoming guest, Nina Jankowicz.)Our Guest Is ...Leigh Honeywell is the CEO of Tall Poppy and a former Tech Fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union. Previously, Leigh was  a Security Program Manager at Microsoft.Support Stupid Sexy Privacy: Visit Our Sponsor: DuckDuckGo *Affiliate Link: 1Password.com *Affiliate Link: Delete Me *Affiliate Link: Marshall Rosenberg's book, Non-Violent Communication Get Your Privacy Notebook: Get your Leuchtturm1917 Official Bullet Journal here. BJ's First Privacy Book: Audible** We recommend listening to our friends at Smashing Security for more news and tips concerning how to maintain your privacy and security after this miniseries concludes. *You don't need to use the affiliate links above. They don't cost you anything extra. But. If you do use these links, it'll kick a couple of dollars our way to help support this project.**BJ's first book on privacy, "The End of Privacy" is badly dated in a few sections; however, it's still very funny and the rest of the book is still (sadly) current. We've included most of the book, for free, in this podcast miniseries. If you'd like to buy the unabridged version, you can do so here.Reserve Your Seat For Our Privacy CourseBJ Mendelson and Amanda King are the authors of the upcoming book, "How to Protect Yourself From Fascists and Weirdos." They are designing an online video-based course around the topics discussed in the book and on this show. So, if you want more information on how to protect yourself from fascists and weirdos, complete with step-by-step details and tutorials, we recommend reserving a seat for the course.All you need to do is email us at BJMendelson@Duck.com with "Privacy Course" in the subject line.We'll make sure to let you know when this on-demand course becomes available for purchase.