Dark Side of the Web

By DEFEND

A fictional account of real risks for kids and vulnerable people online. Each episode will dive into a new risk packed into a dramatic audio story.... more

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How many episodes does Dark Side of the Web have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

Dark Side of the Web episodes:

January 06, 2025 End of Season 2 Wrap Up - Talking TIKTOK getting Shutdown - Dark Side of the Web - Cast & Crew
Watch the special episode here https://youtu.be/Rnwm2TZKO-Q

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The series will continue! Look for the next episodes in 2026
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57min
December 29, 2024 SugarBabyz - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E8
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A teen girl needs money and the ole fashion way of making it, won't cut
it.
Actors:
Sophia
Neelam
Siew
Mari
Blake
Music:
"Let Good Times Roll"
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll
License code: VSRUMHILTBZKFUNI
"Lightless Dawn"
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn
License code: ARPWNTFCVLDUHXSZ
"Jake's Theme" by Max
Writer: Jeanine
Storyboard Artist: Justine
Animator: Kunika
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
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12min
December 22, 2024 The Agent - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E7
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A man on the spectrum doesn't recognize an online scam.
Actors:
Eric
Damilola
Urvish
Neelam
Siew
Music Producers:
Ecio and Bastien
Writer: H. Gordon
Storyboard Artist: Ernesto
Animator: Elizabeth
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
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10min
December 15, 2024 View Count - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E6
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A weaving story of (self)expl0itation on social media.
Actors:
Damilola
Eric C
Jennifer
Nicholas A
Carla
Daisy
Sophia
Jess
Music Producers:
Bastien
Writer: John Locke
Storyboards: Neha
Animator: Neha
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
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8min
December 08, 2024 Welcome to FaceFriends - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E5
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Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A young man without social media gets a hard lesson, fast.
Actors:
Neelam
Eric C
Michelle
Nicholas A
Sophia
Charles
Damilola
Music:
Breaking and Kidnapping - Nico
Bastien
Writer:
Henry
Storyboards: Ben
Animator: Ben
Editor Henry
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode):
https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
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13min
December 01, 2024 Forbidden Lesson - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E4
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Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A teacher may find problems with his extra-curricular help he offers to
students.
Actors:
Charles
Jennifer
Daisy
Michelle
Music:
Bedroom Electronic Music - Ecio
Suspense Outro - Ecio
Writer: Jeanine
Storyboards: Neha
Animator: Misha
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode):
https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
...more
10min
November 24, 2024 Barely Deceased - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) - S2 E3
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A man dies and is reborn with suspicious AI.
Actors:
Eric
Charles
Siew
Mari
Jennifer
Blake
Kristan
Carla
Music Producers:
Ecio
Nico
Bastien
Writer: Jeremy Bentham
Storyboards: Ernesto and Zain
Animator: Zain
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1442
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#ai #animated #darksideoftheweb
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12min
November 17, 2024 Call Center - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E2
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
The Office is parodied showing what could be a real online scammer
facility.
Actors:
Eric C
Blake
Charles
Kristan
Michelle
Nicholas A
Daisy
Sophia
Music Producers:
Bastien
Hearty Wave (Opening Theme) - Ecio
Elevated Flow - Ecio
Thanks for Joy - Ecio
Writer: Bryan
Storyboard Artist: Angela
Animator: Oleksandr
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
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Season 2 episodes (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=6789
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#theoffice #animated #darksideoftheweb
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11min
November 10, 2024 Pap Squad - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E1
We're developing 65square, the world's healthiest socials and dating. Learn more: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=3593
Catch Season 1 of Dark Side of the Web now (animated):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKdeOs96zDI&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCKtdMUJbZV3tLvzx4QW8vJT&index=2
THIS EPISODE:
A group of young men take it upon themselves to 'protect kids' and to
enhance their online fame
Actors:
Urvish
Kristan
Nicholas A
Blake
Carla
Music Producers:
Ecio
Bastien
Nico
Writer: John Locke
Storyboards: Ernesto
Animator: Kunika
Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now:
https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166
Season 2 episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5s56ouJPrU&list=PLMdiCgE2JGCLuk5ig-9g4VS5TvYIJ3Epm
Read the companion piece (discussing the risks outlined in this
episode): https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=6753
DEFEND is an incorporated not for profit organization in Canada striving
to educate and protect ch!ldren and other vulnerable people from
predators and other risks on social media around the world. Help DEFEND
by letter-writing, doing research or more invaluable work by
volunteering your time. Check out listings on the website above.
#podcast #animated #darksideoftheweb
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9min
October 22, 2024 Season 2 Promo - Coming Nov 9/24
Season 2 will have new episodes weekly starting on Nov 9/24. We have 8 new episodes which all will be animated. Catch season 1 now.
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1min

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How many episodes does Dark Side of the Web have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

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