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This is the official podcast for the news website, freezenet.ca . We cover all the latest in digital rights, copyright, censorship, technology, and more. In addition to this, we also cover music and v... more
FAQs about Freezenet Official Podcast:How many episodes does Freezenet Official Podcast have?The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.
June 14, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: May 2020 - Ceiling Hacker is Watching You AuthenticateThis month’s episode is entitled “Ceiling Hacker is Watching You Authenticate” due to all the hacking that took place that month. This includes the hacking of a law firm that represents US president, Donald Trump.This month, we also cover the German court ruling that said that the spying of foreign nationals is unconstitutional as well as the push for the Canadian link tax law. This month also covers all the usual music and video game reviews as well as why you shouldn’t get too comfortable going over the speed limit. All this and more on this month’s episode of the Freezenet official podcast!If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more21minPlay
May 17, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: April 2020 - All the News That’s Fit for DeletionThis month’s episode is entitled “All the News That’s Fit for Deletion” because of the push for a Link Tax in several countries.In addition to this, we cover what Drew Curtis called a “dire” situation on his website, Fark.com. Also, we cover the apparent closure of Slyck.com.We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the rather strange message of “Boston Strog”. All this and more on this month’s episode of the Freezenet official podcast!If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more22minPlay
April 08, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: March 2020 - Flattening the AccountabilityThis month’s episode is entitled “Flattening the Accountability” for, really, a host of different reasons. This includes the fraudulent copyright takedowns flying around and the Canadian government reaction to the privacy implications of NAFTA 2.0 among other things.In addition to the Canadian government reaction to NAFTA 2.0, we also talk about the ongoing privacy controversy surrounding facial recognition and Clearview AI. In addition to this, we discuss the controversial lawsuit filed by Lifelabs against the privacy commissioner in an effort to block an investigation into a data breach.Also this month, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even mention our first impression video of Left 4 Dead 2. Just for fun, we also got the usual oddities including what happens when you use your Footlocker rewards card in conjunction with credit card fraud. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end well for the criminal. All this and more on this month’s episode of the Freezenet official podcast!If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more22minPlay
March 17, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: February 2020 - In Your Face PrivacyThis month’s episode is entitled “In Your Face Privacy” due to the growing controversy surrounding Clearview AI and facial recognition technology.In addition to this, we talk about efforts by both Canada and the US to clamp down on online free speech. Another story we cover is the GDPR probe into online dating sites after some were caught selling personal information to third parties allegedly without obtaining proper consent. Additionally, we talk about YouTube star MrBeast as well as the importance of cutting eye holes into your pillow case.Additionally, we cover all the latest in music and video game reviews in addition to the first impression video of Left 4 Dead.If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more20minPlay
February 16, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: January 2020 - Copyright In CrisisThis month’s episode is entitled “Copyright In Crisis” due to observers now saying that we are living in a copyright crisis.Additionally, this month, we talk about the Google v. Oracle court cast which asks whether or not an API can be copyrighted. Another story covered is the growing censorship creep spreading across Canada. Also, we talk about how police can determine what they think is the best mattress endorsement they’ve ever heard. All this and more on this month’s episode!If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more22minPlay
January 11, 2020Freezenet’s Official Podcast: December 2019 - The Year End SpecialThis month’s episode is entitled the Year End Special because we’ve reached the end of yet another year.This month, we talk about the RIAA legal win over Cox Communications. Additionally, we cover the ongoing Facebook encryption debate. Also, we touch on the GoldTV case which could bring Internet censorship into Canada.Also this month, we talk about all the music and video games we’ve reviewed for the month. Additionally, we talk about that Ohio postal worker doing something a little extra on her rout. A little hint on that story: she wound up getting arrested for it.Since this is the year end special, this month’s episode is extra jam packed with stuff. We decided to talk about 10 memorable stories that happened throughout 2019. Additionally, we cover what we consider the top 10 biggest security incidences, best video games, and tracks we’ve covered on the site.If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more44minPlay
December 15, 2019Freezenet’s Official Podcast: November 2019 - 1 Year of Freezenet!This episode is entitles “1 Year of Freezenet!” because we have officially made it to year 2 of this podcast. Here’s to another exciting year of the official Freezenet podcast!Besides talking about the big milestone, this month, we talk about the continuing escalation of the war on encryption. This time, Facebook seems to have decided to step things up by saying that they will encrypt video and audio calls as well. Also, we talk about the lawsuit filed by WhatsApp against an alleged malware maker. Additionally, we talk about the copyright blow up between Taylor Swift and Big Machine Records.Also, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even talk about why it might be a good idea to plug you initials in a search engine before emblazoning them on your H&M clothing line.If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more19minPlay
November 21, 2019Freezenet’s Official Podcast: October 2019 - Removing Safety For Your SafetyThis episode is entitled “Removing Safety For Your Safety” because of efforts to undermine encryption under the guise of protecting public safety and security.This month, we continue our coverage of the Canadian election by extending our analysis to all the other party platforms we didn’t cover in the previous month. We also discuss the implications of some of the controversies that also cropped up during the election. Finally, we cover the outcome of the election and what it could mean for digital rights moving forward in Canada.In addition to this, we also cover the moves by different governments to dissuade Facebook from using encryption to protect user messages. Also, we touch on the hugely controversial US CASE Act.From there, we cover the legal case that is continuing to keep the fight against FOSTA alive. Another topic we cover is the continuing fallout of the European Link Tax. We even talk about how some eagles just know how to rack up cell phone bills.Also, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews.If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more30minPlay
October 19, 2019Freezenet’s Official Podcast: September 2019 - Election Season in CanadaThis episode is entitled “It’s Election Season in Canada” because Canada is currently going through a federal election.This month, we, of course, cover the Canadian election through the lens of digital rights. Also, we cover the major data leak Facebook suffered, and UK MPs considering a ban of selling loot boxes to children.In addition to this, we also feature an exclusive sneak peak at a forthcoming Psy-Aviah album, the dramatic updates to the Ola Bini case, and the importance of remembering where the towel is.As always, we have all the usual music and video game reviews also packed into this months podcast.If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more38minPlay
September 11, 2019Freezenet’s Official Podcast: August 2019 - The Big One Oh!This episode is entitled the Big One Oh because we’ve made it to episode 10 already! Can you believe that?This month, we cover the massive story of the Capital One data breach which saw 100 million accounts compromised. We also cover the war on encryption expanding in the US and Canada. Also, we had to talk about the huge fine handed down by the FTC to Facebook. After all, it is a $5 billion fine.In addition, we discuss the exclusive stories surrounding both the Ferry Corsten DMCA takedown issue as well as Twitch winning a default judgment against a user in court. There’s, of course, plenty of other stories we covered as well.Also, we have the usual compliment of music and video game reviews as well. We even talk about a historic first in plumbing where a toilet exploded. All this and more on this months episode!If you'd like a transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode....more22minPlay
FAQs about Freezenet Official Podcast:How many episodes does Freezenet Official Podcast have?The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.