Freezenet Official Podcast
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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 video game's we've reviewed on the site. We then wrap things up with a few oddities we found along the way as well as all the latest things happening on the site.
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Sep 14, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: August 2023: Bill C-18 - Failure in Progress
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for August, 2023. This month's episode is called "Bill C-18 - Failure in Progress" after Facebook dropping news links in response to this legislation.
This months podcast also features stories about Pascale St-Onge taking over as the new Heritage Minister, the government and media attempting to score cheap political points with the Yellowknife wildfires in this debate.
Additionally, this episode also covers updates on the US KOSA legislation and the UK Online Safety Bill as well.
This episode additionally covers all the usual music and video game reviews as well. All this and more on 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.
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Aug 13, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: July 2023: Appetite for Self Destruction
Welcome to the public version of the FreezeNet Official Podcast for July, 2023. This month's episode is entitled "Appetite for Self Destruction" after the media's efforts to basically blow themselves up with Bill C-18.
This episode also covers the government side of things as well as finishing off the special coverage of the Bill C-18 senate hearings. We also cover the JCPA as well as a TikToker getting upset at ITV News in Britain.
In addition to that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. All of 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.
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Jul 4, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: June 2023: The Bill C-18 Senate Hearing Special 2
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for June, 2023. This month's episode is entitled the "Bill C-18 Senate Hearing Special 2" because we continue our in-depth coverage of what was said within the senate during the Bill C-18 hearings.
This episode also covers the ultimate passage Bill C-18 as well as the meltdown going on at Reddit.
This episode also features all the usual music and video game reviews. All this and more on 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.
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Jun 11, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: May 2023: The Bill C-18 Senate Hearing Special
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for May, 2023. This month's episode is entitled "The Bill C-18 Senate Hearing Special" because we take you inside the senate hearings on Canada's link tax legislation.
Also this month, we cover the terrible passage of Bill C-11, the possibility that Wikipedia could be blocked in the UK, and PornHub blocking Utah IP addresses.
This along with all the usual music and video game reviews and video uploads. All this and more on 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.
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May 6, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: April 2023: The Censorship Will Continue Until the Internet Improves
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for April, 2023. This month's episode is entitled "The Censorship Will Continue Until the Internet Improves" after the developments of Bill C-11 leading up to it arriving at the Senate for final approval.
This month's episode also covers Bill C-18 (Canada's Link Tax) making it to the Senate study. This along with the disappointing news of the Rogers Shaw merger being completed.
This month's episode also features all the usual music and video game reviews. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Apr 8, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast: March 2023: Sanity Has Left the Building
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for March, 2023. This month’s episode is entitled “Sanity Has Left the Building” because of the incredibly ridiculous developments in the Bill C-18 story.
This month also features stories such as the TikTok moral panic story, the Bill C-11 senate fix rejection story, and the massive story of Mastodon hitting 10 million users.
The podcast also covers all the usual music and video game reviews. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Mar 5, 2023
Freezenet’s Podcast: February 2023: 404 - Section 230 Not Found
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for February, 2023. This month's episode is entitled "404 - Section 230 Not Found" because of the US Supreme Court Challenge to Section 230 in the US.
This month's episode also covers the developments surrounding Bill C-11, Bill C-18, and the Rogers Shaw merger.
This month's episode also covers all the usual music, video games, and video's. 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.
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Feb 9, 2023
Freezenet’s Podcast: January 2023: Twitters Fire is Out of Control
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for January 2023. This month's episode is entitled "Twitters Fire is Out of Control" because of all the chaos and destruction being brought onto Twitter thanks to Elon Musk's bad decision making.
This month's episode also features stories about the mass layoffs at even more tech companies and the increasing warnings from the US to Canada about Bill C-11, Bill C-18, and the Digital Services Tax. This along with the white paper from the CCIA.
This episode also features many other stories, all the usual music and video game reviews, and more.
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.
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Jan 7, 2023
FreezeNet Podcast - December 2022 - The Big Five Oh / Year End Special
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for December, 2022. This month's episode is entitled "The Big Five Oh / Year End Special" because it is not only the 50th episode for this podcast, but also the year end special as well. A double special if you will.
The final episode of the year features the last parts of the Bill C-11 Senate hearings as well as some updates that happened after those hearings wrapped.
Additionally, this episode features the pair of political scandals facing a Liberal MP as we cover the Bill C-18 Link Tax story. Also, we cover the continued destruction of Twitter at the hands of Elon Musk.
With all of that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews.
Since this is the year end special, we also look back at 2022, the year that was. We count down the top 10 video games and music tracks we reviewed this year. Also, we cover the top 10 stories of the year.
All this and more on this month's 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.
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Dec 17, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - November 2022 - The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special 3
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for November, 2022. This episode is entitled "The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special 3" because we are still working our way through the Senate hearings. This episode makes it most of the way through the remaining hearings.
In addition to that, we also cover the insanity surrounding the Elon Musk Twitter acquisition and the fallout along with being able to successfully call out the Canada Media Fund of all organizations.
This episode also features a new track from Psy'Aviah called "OK".
Also, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews too. All this and more on 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.
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Nov 6, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - October 2022 - The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special 2
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for October, 2022. This month's episode is entitled "The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special 2" because of the ongoing crucial Bill C-11 senate hearings.
In this episode, we also cover the massive witness intimidation scandal that has rocked those same hearings as well as a number of updates regarding the Bill C-18 legislation (link tax).
This episode also covers all of the usual music and video game reviews. 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.
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Oct 9, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - September 2022 - The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for September, 2022. This month's episode is named "The Bill C-11 Senate Hearing Special" because of the heavy focus on those hearings this month (they are getting a LOT of attention).
Along with the Bill C-11 hearings, we are also covering the racism accusation scandal as well as the new impossible to comply with California law that could see the future of websites in that state get put at risk.
We also note the addition of our brand new vlog, cover several other stories as well as all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover the curious story about how a car rental company thought someone drove over 500KPH for three days straight. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Sep 4, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - August 2022 - The Incredible Growing Cell Phone Bill
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for August, 2022. This month's episode is entitled "The Incredible Growing Cell Phone Bill" because of the ongoing efforts to have Rogers and Shaw merge into one large super corporation. It's also partly names after the efforts by Telus to slap customers with a 1.5% fee for the "privilege" of paying via credit card.
This month's episode also talks about Bill C-11 and Facebooks notice that they are now no longer paying to link to news sites.
This episode also features all the usual music and video game reviews as well as a story about why it can be a bad idea for a lawyer to brag about winning in a court case. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Aug 5, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - July 2022 - It’s Just a Piece of Paper
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet Official Podcast for July, 2022. This month’s episode is entitled “It’s Just a Piece of Paper” because of both the Canadian Bill C-11 story and the degrading situation in the US with the overturning of Roe V Wade.
This episode also covers the fiasco that is the Twitter vs Elon Musk court battle that came out of the buyout deal.
This episode also features some bonus content in the form of a recent Psy’Aviah EP/Maxi release. So, another reason to take a listen!
This episode also covers all the usual music and video game reviews as well as a story about when not to use stock photography. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Jul 5, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - June 2022 - This is Not What Democracy Sounds Like
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for June, 2022. This month’s episode is entitled “This is Not What Democracy Sounds Like” thanks to the story about the secret lawmaking process where amendments to Bill C-11 in Committee were kept secret from the public.
While we cover the Bill C-11 more extensively, we also cover the story of Texas’ efforts to ban social media moderation as well as Canada’s Innovation Minister finally got off of his lazy butt and tabled privacy reform.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the story about how someone was dumb enough to perform burnouts in front of a police station. All this and more on this month’s podcast.
On a side note, I figured out how to incorporate other clips into a single podcast. So, this episode also showcases this newfound skill (it was done in Audacity, so no, it wasn’t perfectly straight forward to pull this off, but it is doable after s…
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Jun 15, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - May 2022 - That's Musked Up
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for May, 2022. This month's episode is entitled "That's Musked Up" because of Elon Musk attempting to buy Twitter and having that deal start to collapse shortly after.
In addition to this, we cover the Canadian stories surrounding the social media censorship bill (Bill C-11) and developments with the Canadian link tax law (Bill C-18). We also cover the explosive story from the US of the leaked draft decision to overturn Roe V Wade.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover the story about how one lawyer says that frivolous lawsuits don't exist. All this and more on this month's 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.
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May 16, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - April 2022 - Censor Wars: Episode 4 – A New Crackdown
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for April 2022. This months episode is entitled “Censor Wars: Episode 4 – A New Crackdown” after the introduction of link taxes in Canada.
This months episode also covers the media and governments misinformation campaign on Bill C-11, and the government blindsiding Canadians with copyright term extension buried in Budget 2022.
This month’s podcast also features all the usual music and video game reviews as well as how dial up can encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccine. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Apr 17, 2022
FreezeNet Podcast - March 2022 - Taunting the Nuclear Monkey
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for March 2022. This month’s episode is entitled “Taunting the Nuclear Monkey” after the Russian war criminal, Vladimir Putin. We talk about the implications of the sanctions from a technological standpoint among other things.
This month’s episode also focuses on a Liberal MP’s meltdown after seeing valid criticism hit Bill C-11 hard as well as the ending of the invocation of the Emergencies Act.
This episode also talks about all the usual video game video’s, video game reviews, music reviews, and how autocorrect managed to trigger a police response. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Mar 16, 2022
Freezenet’s Podcast: February 2022: Canada Makes History
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for February, 2022. This month’s episode is entitled “Canada Makes History” after it invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time.
We also cover the latest antitrust developments of big tech as well as the Canadian Liberal’s efforts to move forward with their social media censorship bill (Bill C-11).
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as an interesting case for what happens when one ship builder finds out the cables are too short. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Feb 17, 2022
Freezenet Podcast: January 2022: Governments, Start Your Antitrust Suits
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for January, 2022. This episode is entitled “Governments, Start Your Antitrust Suits” after the huge wave of antitrust action we saw throughout the US and even across the world.
In this episode we also cover the massive privacy fines hitting large tech companies. We also cover an update to the trial of Julian Assange. This episode also features a pretty big update on our YouTube channel as well.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as a story about how not to get your kids tested for COVID-19. 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.
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Jan 15, 2022
Freezenet Podcast: December 2021: The Year End Special
Welcome to the public version of the Freezenet official podcast for December, 2021. This episode is entitled “The Year End Special” as we wrap up what we all saw throughout the year. This episode also contains all the makings of a normal episode as well.
This episode discusses the US threatening trade tariffs with Canada over the Digital Services Tax. We also talk about how the Irish DPC is on the receiving end of a criminal complaint for corruption. In addition to that, we talk about the multiple court rulings in the US over both the Texas abortion laws and the Texas moderation ban law.
In addition to all of that, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover a story about how we found out that Santa is a top tier Internet hacker. With this being the year end special, we also cover the top 10 big stories, games, and music we’ve reviewed all year. All this and more on this month’s episode!
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Dec 16, 2021
Freezenet Podcast: November 2021: Censor Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Liberals
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for November 2021. This month’s episode is entitled “Censor Wars: Episode 3: Revenge of the Liberals” over the renewed effort for the Canadian Liberal government to push through their war on the open Internet.
Also this month, we cover the recent Denuvo DRM scandals and the twin threats to the Internet from both the UK and Europe. This is the Online Safety Bill and the Digital Services Act reforms respectively.
In addition to this, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover why you shouldn’t use your fists to punch your way to a brand new car. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Nov 12, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: October 2021: A Consultation Ignored is a Consultation Denied
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for October 2021. This month’s episode is entitled “A Consultation Ignored is a Consultation Denied” after the Canadian consultation on online harms. It’s basically widely expected to be ignored as of this podcast.
In this episode, we dive in to what the submissions actually had to say – at least the submissions we had access to anyway. Apparently, the Canadian government has decided to keep them out of the public eye. We then dive into the themes of these submission. We also cover the Facebook outage an whistleblower story.
In addition to that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even have an exclusive sneak peek into a new EP as well as an added bonus. So, another reason to check out this episode!
We even cover the story of a Danish artist who had a thing called “Take the Money and Run”. All this and more on this month’s podcast!
If you'd like a transcript…
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Oct 13, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: September 2021: Election Night In Canada
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for September 2021.
This month’s episode is entitled Election Night in Canada for our unmatched election coverage through the lens of digital rights.
In addition to this, we cover the online speech concerns surrounding the Texas anti-abortion law as well as Apple’s file and message scanning story.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews and even cover the a story about a really bad reason to call 999 in the UK. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Sep 9, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: August 2021: Censor Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Liberals
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for August 2021.
This month’s episode is entitled “Censor Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Liberals” after the Liberals unveiling of their Online Harms paper. We also cover the story of Bill C-10 dying on the order-paper due to an election. Also, we cover the Canadian election by analyzing a number of political party platforms.
We also cover the fines hitting Google and Amazon in Europe as well as all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover the story about swearing parrots. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Aug 18, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: July 2021: Free Speech Survives!
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for July 2021. This month's episode is entitled "Free Speech Survives!" because Bill C-10 is seemingly destined to die on the orderpaper.
Also this month, we offer an update to the ongoing story surrounding NSO Group as well as a development in the Article 17 debate going on in Europe.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as why you shouldn't mount a Starlink satellite dish on the hood of your car. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Jul 15, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: June 2021: Censor Wars: Episode 1: Battle for Free Speech
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for June 2021. This episode is entitled “Censor Wars: Episode 1: Battle for Free Speech” after the continued effort to push through Bill C-10.
Also, we cover the CRTC decision that says that you clearly don’t pay enough for Internet and cell phone service as well as an update to the story about the RCMP’s use of Clearview AI.
In addition to that, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the reason why it is a bad idea to hide in a police station if you are trying to avoid police. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Jun 16, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: May 2021: Step Away from the Internet
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for May 2021. This episode is entitled “Step Away from the Internet” after the effort to push through the speech regulation bill, C-10.
This episode also covers Bidens push to waive the COVID-19 vaccine patent protection and the malware that impacted 128 million iPhones.
In addition to that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the story about how the Vancouver police arrested an innocent black person… who turned out to be a BC Supreme Court judge. Awkward. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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May 6, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: April 2021 - Amazon Won
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for April 2021. This month’s episode is entitled "Amazon Won" after Amazon successfully crushing it's employee's efforts to unionize.
Also this month, we cover the growing criticism of the Rogers Shaw merger as well as the massive half a billion user security incident at Facebook.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We do have something important to say related to oddities and the forums as well.
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.
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Apr 17, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: March 2021 - Who Needs Some Real Competition?
Welcome to the Public version of the Freezenet official podcast for March 2021. This month’s episode is entitled “Who Needs Some Real Competition?” after the story of the potential Rogers Shaw merger deal.
We also cover Facebook folding to the link tax law pressure as well as the network neutrality ruling being made in California.
Additionally, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the story about a low speed chase involving a stolen forklift. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Mar 19, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: February 2021 - Free Market for Me, but Not for Thee
Welcome to the public version of episode 28 of the Freezenet official podcast for February 2021. This month’s episode is entitled “Free Market for Me, but Not for Thee” after the drama surrounding the SubReddit, WallstreetBets and the Gamestop stock.
In addition to that, we also cover the escalating tensions surrounding the link tax in Canada and Australia. Also, we cover Joe Biden continuing Trump’s efforts to have Julian Assange extradited.
In addition to that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as how the game Chess became violent racist content in the eyes of algorithms. All this and more on 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.
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Feb 17, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: January 2021 - Biden Begins
Welcome to the public version of episode 27 of the Freezenet official podcast for January 2021. This month’s episode is entitled "Biden Begins" because of the beginning of Joe Biden's presidency.
This month, we cover the online fallout of Donald Trumps incited terrorist attack on January 6th. We also cover the fallout hitting Parler in response to the attack. In addition to that, we cover the Trump NDAA veto override vote.
Also, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover the story about a COVID-19 vaccine rave. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Jan 19, 2021
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: December 2020 - The Year End Special
Welcome to the public version of episode 26 of the Freezenet official podcast for December, 2020. This month’s episode is entitled “The Year End Special” because it's the last episode for 2020. As a result, we count down all the big stories of the year, the best music and games of the year, and even the largest security incidences that occurred this year.
In addition to that, we also have the regular episode. This month, we cover Trump defunding the military in an effort to kill Section 230, the Google and Facebook anti-trust lawsuits, and the botched release of Cyberpunk 2077.
In addition to that, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover the "Things Stuck in Our Orifices Year in Review". All this and more on this month's 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.
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Dec 17, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: November 2020 - The Big Two Five
Welcome to the public version of episode 25 of the Freezenet official podcast for November, 2020. This month’s episode is entitled “The Big Two Five” because we have now released 25 episodes of this podcast.
This month, we obviously cover the US general election. This is because it has such big implications on everything including the world of technology. In addition to that, we cover Troydan causing Canada Post to trend on Twitter because he wasn't getting his PLaystation 5 on day one of launch. Also, we cover the RIAA's DMCA takedown of Github repositories for YouTube-DL.
in addition to this, we also cover all the usual music and video game reviews. we even cover the curious case of how cartoon characters wound up as defendants in a court database. All this and more on this month's 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.
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Nov 14, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: October 2020 - Breaking the Net
Welcome to the public version of episode 24 of the Freezenet official podcast for October, 2020. This month’s episode is entitled “Breaking the Net” thanks to a number of stories that have surfaced this month.
This month, we cover the judge putting a halt to the TikTok ban. In addition to this, we cover the FCC’s efforts to gut Section 230. Also in our coverage is the Justice Departments anti-trust lawsuit against Google.
In addition to this, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover what happens when you pose as your brother not knowing that he happens to be a wanted criminal. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Oct 22, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: September 2020 - TikTok, Oracle, Walmart, Camera, TV
Welcome to the public version of the 23rd episode of the Freezenet official podcast for September, 2020. This month’s episode is entitled “TikTok, Oracle, Walmart, Camera, TV”. The title is inspired by the war between Trump and video sharing social media platform, TikTok.
We also cover the story of Facebook threatening to pull out of Europe as well as offer an update on the continued battle between Apple and Epic.
In addition to this, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as why you should never leave a winning lottery ticket at the scene of the crime. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Sep 15, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: August 2020 - There's A Banned App for That
This month’s episode is entitled “There’s a Banned App for That”. The title is inspired by the war between Apple, Fortnite/Epic, and WordPress in the app store.
This month’s episode also covers the continuing war between Trump and social media. Additionally, we cover the continued war between Big Publishing and the Internet Archive.
Also this month, we cover all the usual music and video game reviews. We even cover how a burglar has a strange obsession with stealing nothing but hand sanitizer. 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.
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Aug 18, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: July 2020 - Censor Wars: Episode 1: The American Mennace
This month’s episode is entitled “Censor Wars: Episode 1: The American Mennace” because of the continued war between Trump and social media.
In this episode, we also cover the ongoing encryption debate with Section 230 being dragged into the middle of it all. We also cover the major Cloudflare outage. In addition, we even cover Uber’s loss in the Canadian Supreme Court.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as how Canadians can be so polite to their voice activated assistant. All this and more on this month’s official podcast!
We do apologize for the public version being later than normal. The delay of this version is on me because of personal things happening to me in the last few days.
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.
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Jul 17, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: June 2020 - How Do You Solve A Problem Like Donald Trump?
This month’s episode is entitled “how Do You Solve a Problem Like Donald Trump?” thanks to the war between Trump and social media.
For this episode, we also cover AT&T introducing fast lanes and, as a result, start to break down network neutrality in the US. We also cover big US publishers suing the Internet Archive for copyright infringement.
In addition to this, we offer a cool sneak peak into Psy’Aviah’s latest EP.
We also cover all the usual music and video game reviews as well as the grand opening of “Exploding Whale Memorial Park”. All this and more on this month’s 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.
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Jun 14, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: May 2020 - Ceiling Hacker is Watching You Authenticate
This 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.
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May 17, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: April 2020 - All the News That’s Fit for Deletion
This 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.
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Apr 8, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: March 2020 - Flattening the Accountability
This 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 thi…
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Mar 17, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: February 2020 - In Your Face Privacy
This 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.
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Feb 16, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: January 2020 - Copyright In Crisis
This 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.
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Jan 11, 2020
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: December 2019 - The Year End Special
This 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.
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Dec 15, 2019
Freezenet’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.
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Nov 21, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: October 2019 - Removing Safety For Your Safety
This 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…
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Oct 19, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: September 2019 - Election Season in Canada
This 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.
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Sep 11, 2019
Freezenet’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 ep…
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Aug 14, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: July 2019 - Your Security Is a Hack Magnet
This month’s episode is entitled “Your Security Is a Hack Magnet”. The title is inspired by the numerous security stories we’ve covered this month.
This month, we cover the dramatic events taking place in Australia where authorities used the anti-encryption laws to conduct police raids on journalists. We also cover the massive hack that hit several cell phone networks. In addition, we cover the DMCA takedown notices targeting Ferry Corsten on YouTube.
This month’s episode also covers all the usual game and music reviews. Also, we even mention the story about optics and Deustche Bank. All this and more in 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.
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Jul 11, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: June 2019 - 19 Lawsuits and Counting
This month’s episode is entitled “19 Lawsuits and Counting”. The title is inspired by the AMCA privacy nuclear meltdown.
This months episode also covers the latest in the ongoing case against Wikilekas co-founder Julian Assange, Germany and the UK joining the war on encryption, Facebooks controversial decision to leave a fake Nancy Pelosi video up on their platform, all the latest in music and video game reviews, and more.
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.
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Jun 14, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: May 2019 - Piracy is Killing the Lawmaking Industry
With the ongoing legal fight between Carl Malamud and the state of Georgia, this months episode is appropriately titled “Piracy is Killing the Lawmaking Industry”.
Additionally, we cover the ongoing case of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, Instagram suffering from a data leak, the state of global press freedom, and all the usual music and game reviews as well as some weird news to end the show.
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.
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May 13, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: April 2019 - Arrest That Journalist!
With the arrest of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, it seems appropriate to title this months episode “Arrest That Journalist!”
Also, we look at the fallout of the stunning passage of Article 11, and Article 13/17 in Europe. Additionally, we cover a data breach involving Facebook and Instagram. We also got the arrest of open source developer Ola Bini, a bunch of music reviews and a number of video game reviews. Certainly been a busy month here.
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.
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Apr 12, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: March 2019 - #RIPInternet
For the month of March, we discuss the stunning passage of article 11 and article 13/17. We also cover some stuff happening with Google. There is even a data breach as well as an update on Australia’s war on encryption. Still, it seemed appropriate to name this episode after the feeling everyone got by the end of March: #RIPInternet.
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.
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Mar 9, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: February 2019 - #SaveYourInternet
For February, Article 11 and Article 13 pretty much dominated the headlines. As a result, there was only one title we could use for this episode: #SaveYourInternet. Also, shout out to Nolan for providing mixing and recording services for 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.
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Feb 9, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: January 2019 - Gone in 60 Milliseconds
In this third episode of the Freezenet official podcast, we decided to try something a little different. This month, we’ve enlisted some help for recording and mixing. So, things are going to sound a little different this month.
If you want an official transcript of this month's episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the episode's official page.
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Jan 7, 2019
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: December 2018 - The Year End Special
It’s only our second episode and already, we are having a special episode. To be precise, it is our year end special and last episode for 2018!
If you'd like a transcript of this episode, you can head on over to freezenet.ca and check out the official page for this episode!
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Dec 3, 2018
Freezenet’s Official Podcast: November 2018 - The Beginning
This weeks episode does discuss a little bit about launching our first episode. We also talk about Amazon suffering a data leak. Finally, we update you on the progress, or lack thereof, on the Trilogue meetings in Europe regarding Article 11 and Article 13.
For an official transcript of this episode, you can head on over to our website at freezenet.ca and view the episode information here.
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