Privacy Tips with BJ Mendelson Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/privacy-tips-with-bj-mendelson Stupid Sexy Privacy's sister podcast, "Privacy Tips," features Information Privacy expert, B.J. Mendelson. In each episode, BJ shares brief, actionable tips on how you can protect yourself from fascists and weirdos. Sponsored by DuckDuckGo. 2025-2026 Earth's Temporary Solution LLC 4af10ff7-36cf-51f9-a9de-89f004661da8 yes c85f3f90-79f1-11f0-a352-31cae81a3364 BJ Mendelson ❌👑 en Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:16 -0800 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:02:40 -0800 https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/1lT5SCFHQShbWs64wdRcrQvddTke2XgqV8WLaiYI2Y0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzRi/MmI2MTlkNTU0OTc2/MTAzMzYyOTFiMDlj/ODg3Ni5wbmc.jpg Privacy Tips with BJ Mendelson https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com episodic BJ Mendelson Stupid Sexy Privacy's sister podcast, "Privacy Tips," features Information Privacy expert, B.J. Mendelson. In each episode, BJ shares brief, actionable tips on how you can protect yourself from fascists and weirdos. Sponsored by DuckDuckGo. Stupid Sexy Privacy's sister podcast, "Privacy Tips," features Information Privacy expert, B.J. Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education Stupid Sexy Privacy StupidSexyPrivacy@duck.com No No How To Track What The Crazy People Say About You 21 21 How To Track What The Crazy People Say About You full fc60984c-02e3-498a-8467-42af1085d2b9 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/21 A guide on how to document instances of harassment or abuse to share with your attorney and the police. Get the details here at https://www.StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> A guide on how to document instances of harassment or abuse to share with your attorney and the police. Get the details here at https://www.StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 559 A guide on how to document instances of harassment or abuse to share with your attorney and the police. Get the details here at https://www.StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Don't Let Fascists & Weirdos Use Google To Help Burn Down Your Home 20 20 Don't Let Fascists & Weirdos Use Google To Help Burn Down Your Home full 7f95953c-605c-4886-bfc2-f598f92581a1 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/20 Google Maps lets Fascists and Weirdos know what your home looks like. Let's change that with these ten steps to have your home blurred out. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Google Maps lets Fascists and Weirdos know what your home looks like. Let's change that with these ten steps to have your home blurred out. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 415 Google Maps lets Fascists and Weirdos know what your home looks like. Let's change that with these ten steps to have your home blurred out. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 The Best Credit Card Is No Credit Card At All 19 19 The Best Credit Card Is No Credit Card At All full 9b9faea7-b77b-4e61-8ae1-c4dbbc3ccfa6 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/19 Cash just is. Like Darkseid. And that's why you should use it whenever possible. Forget the Credit Cards. They're evil. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Cash just is. Like Darkseid. And that's why you should use it whenever possible. Forget the Credit Cards. They're evil. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 382 Cash just is. Like Darkseid. And that's why you should use it whenever possible. Forget the Credit Cards. They're evil. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Why Haven't You Got Your Free Credit Report Yet? 18 18 Why Haven't You Got Your Free Credit Report Yet? full bb5dd19a-e41c-4635-beab-e1b220a24c3e https://privacytips.transistor.fm/18 You've heard this advice before. You should get your credit report every year. But have you actually done it? 

]]> You've heard this advice before. You should get your credit report every year. But have you actually done it? 

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:24:17 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 657 You've heard this advice before. You should get your credit report every year. But have you actually done it? 

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 How To Manage Anxiety While The Planet Is On Fire 17 17 How To Manage Anxiety While The Planet Is On Fire full e9678bcf-57d8-441b-a549-3ff9d31465cd https://privacytips.transistor.fm/17 The bad news is that everything is as bad as you think it is. The good news is that there's still time to fix it. In order to do that, we need to manage our anxiety. Learn more here at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> The bad news is that everything is as bad as you think it is. The good news is that there's still time to fix it. In order to do that, we need to manage our anxiety. Learn more here at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:41:35 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 606 The bad news is that everything is as bad as you think it is. The good news is that there's still time to fix it. In order to do that, we need to manage our anxiety. Learn more here at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 It's 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Phones Are? 16 16 It's 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Phones Are? full b4ca576e-cc4d-43fe-b29c-8bd5d49246f9 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/16 There are always going to be exceptions, but if you can, you should turn your phone off every night before bed. Here's how. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> There are always going to be exceptions, but if you can, you should turn your phone off every night before bed. Here's how. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 518 There are always going to be exceptions, but if you can, you should turn your phone off every night before bed. Here's how. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Troll, Baby, Troll! 15 15 Troll, Baby, Troll! full 4434e1a5-875c-4ba9-b4a7-42f687686cae https://privacytips.transistor.fm/15 Trolls, Goblins, and Ogres. It's important to know your enemy. Here's a brief field guide to the Internet's worst people. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Trolls, Goblins, and Ogres. It's important to know your enemy. Here's a brief field guide to the Internet's worst people. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 428 Trolls, Goblins, and Ogres. It's important to know your enemy. Here's a brief field guide to the Internet's worst people. Learn more at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 How Much Do You Trust Apple? 14 14 How Much Do You Trust Apple? full a6932ae6-54f8-43f2-b067-7128fe367d93 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/14 Apple talks a good game about protecting your privacy, but do they walk the walk? Let's take a look at what information they have on you, and how you can access it. We'll show you how in today's episode. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Apple talks a good game about protecting your privacy, but do they walk the walk? Let's take a look at what information they have on you, and how you can access it. We'll show you how in today's episode. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:49:06 -0800 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 475 Apple talks a good game about protecting your privacy, but do they walk the walk? Let's take a look at what information they have on you, and how you can access it. We'll show you how in today's episode. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Remember The 272 Words That Saved America 13 13 Remember The 272 Words That Saved America full b16932f8-e0b1-4b12-911d-4d2c8d7809c5 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/13 Words matter. They're one of 198 different methods we can use to not only protect ourselves from fascists and weirdos, but to defeat them. Let's show you how over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Words matter. They're one of 198 different methods we can use to not only protect ourselves from fascists and weirdos, but to defeat them. Let's show you how over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:46:18 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 352 Words matter. They're one of 198 different methods we can use to not only protect ourselves from fascists and weirdos, but to defeat them. Let's show you how over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Duck, Duck, SearXNG: The Best Search Engines For OSINT & Normies 12 12 Duck, Duck, SearXNG: The Best Search Engines For OSINT & Normies full eb4feaa6-b687-4014-b805-f516c82da339 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/12 In today's episode of Privacy Tips, host BJ Mendelson talks about the best search engine for most people, in most cases; why you should also be using SearXNG, and banging google dorks. No. Wait. That's not right. Bangs and Google Dorks. That's it. That's what we meant to say. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> In today's episode of Privacy Tips, host BJ Mendelson talks about the best search engine for most people, in most cases; why you should also be using SearXNG, and banging google dorks. No. Wait. That's not right. Bangs and Google Dorks. That's it. That's what we meant to say. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:14:02 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 858 In today's episode of Privacy Tips, host BJ Mendelson talks about the best search engine for most people, in most cases; why you should also be using SearXNG, and banging google dorks. No. Wait. That's not right. Bangs and Google Dorks. That's it. That's what we meant to say. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Don't Use The Cloud, Do This Instead to Protect Your Data 11 11 Don't Use The Cloud, Do This Instead to Protect Your Data full 9cf1cb0a-ba4c-4234-aec7-e1f127ad2fcc https://privacytips.transistor.fm/11 Host BJ Mendelson discusses the importance of backing up your data in three different places. Yes. Three. We know you can do it. We'll tell you how. Get the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Host BJ Mendelson discusses the importance of backing up your data in three different places. Yes. Three. We know you can do it. We'll tell you how. Get the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:58:41 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 596 Host BJ Mendelson discusses the importance of backing up your data in three different places. Yes. Three. We know you can do it. We'll tell you how. Get the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 One of the Best Ways to Spot Disinformation Is Getting MORE Sleep 10 10 One of the Best Ways to Spot Disinformation Is Getting MORE Sleep full 5d622c47-979e-4e06-86bf-7127ec917f65 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/10 This week, BJ  gives you a boatload of medically backed suggestions on how to get more sleep. Why? We're not a wellness podcast. We're here to help you spot disinformation and fight fascists and weirdos. As it turns out, getting a good night's sleep is one of the best ways to do just that. Learn more over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> This week, BJ  gives you a boatload of medically backed suggestions on how to get more sleep. Why? We're not a wellness podcast. We're here to help you spot disinformation and fight fascists and weirdos. As it turns out, getting a good night's sleep is one of the best ways to do just that. Learn more over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:48:27 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 521 This week, BJ  gives you a boatload of medically backed suggestions on how to get more sleep. Why? We're not a wellness podcast. We're here to help you spot disinformation and fight fascists and weirdos. As it turns out, getting a good night's sleep is one of the best ways to do just that. Learn more over at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Sleep: The Secret Weapon Against Fascists & Weirdos 9 9 Sleep: The Secret Weapon Against Fascists & Weirdos full bd1448d4-fd64-4b79-8517-267fbae34625 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/9 In today's episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson explores the concept of digital detox, and discusses its importance, challenges, and some of the practical steps to achieve it. For today's show notes, make sure you visit us at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> In today's episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson explores the concept of digital detox, and discusses its importance, challenges, and some of the practical steps to achieve it. For today's show notes, make sure you visit us at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:55 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 366 In today's episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson explores the concept of digital detox, and discusses its importance, challenges, and some of the practical steps to achieve it. For today's show notes, make sure you visit us at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Crypto Is A Scam 8 8 Crypto Is A Scam full 63d02fe5-1ddb-4e99-8fd5-6ad9e9118992 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/8 In today's episode, BJ dives into the pitfalls of cryptocurrency, why you should never invest in it, and the importance of using cash whenever possible. Show notes for today's episode can be found over here at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> In today's episode, BJ dives into the pitfalls of cryptocurrency, why you should never invest in it, and the importance of using cash whenever possible. Show notes for today's episode can be found over here at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:50:13 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 403 In today's episode, BJ dives into the pitfalls of cryptocurrency, why you should never invest in it, and the importance of using cash whenever possible. Show notes for today's episode can be found over here at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 The Dangers of Not Having a Passport: Half of Americans All Affected 7 7 The Dangers of Not Having a Passport: Half of Americans All Affected full cbc89c78-fa08-4759-9772-b8345ffc8caf https://privacytips.transistor.fm/7 Today's episode focuses on an insight from Timothy Snyder's book, On Tyranny, particularly the necessity of passports for American citizens. We explore the alarming statistic that half of Americans do not possess a passport, and how that will impact their ability to vote in federal elections. Host BJ Mendelson also explains the steps to obtain a passport, including visiting your local post office and gathering necessary documents. You can read the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Today's episode focuses on an insight from Timothy Snyder's book, On Tyranny, particularly the necessity of passports for American citizens. We explore the alarming statistic that half of Americans do not possess a passport, and how that will impact their ability to vote in federal elections. Host BJ Mendelson also explains the steps to obtain a passport, including visiting your local post office and gathering necessary documents. You can read the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:42:04 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 387 Today's episode focuses on an insight from Timothy Snyder's book, On Tyranny, particularly the necessity of passports for American citizens. We explore the alarming statistic that half of Americans do not possess a passport, and how that will impact their ability to vote in federal elections. Host BJ Mendelson also explains the steps to obtain a passport, including visiting your local post office and gathering necessary documents. You can read the show notes for today's episode at StupidSexyPrivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Use Paper Calendars & Run Block Party Weekly 6 6 Use Paper Calendars & Run Block Party Weekly full 700f561b-ec19-483e-8ec8-85c79f482144 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/6 Privacy is a fundamental human right worth preserving. That’s a tall order. So let’s start with something simple this week: get a Block Party account and a paper calendar. What do you do next? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out. Then visit us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com for more privacy tips like this one.

]]> Privacy is a fundamental human right worth preserving. That’s a tall order. So let’s start with something simple this week: get a Block Party account and a paper calendar. What do you do next? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out. Then visit us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com for more privacy tips like this one.

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:51:11 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 777 Privacy is a fundamental human right worth preserving. That’s a tall order. So let’s start with something simple this week: get a Block Party account and a paper calendar. What do you do next? You’ll want to listen to today’s episode to find out. Then visit us at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com for more privacy tips like this one.

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Delete Apps That Don't Make You Happy 5 5 Delete Apps That Don't Make You Happy full bff7003d-9b12-4ebf-b4ea-681608ae49d4 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/5 In this episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson dives into the concept of “zero day” and its importance in maintaining your financial and digital security. Learn how to manage your apps, review your bank statements, and ensure your devices are up to date every 90 days. Discover practical tips for achieving solitude and financial clarity in a world filled with distractions from fascists and other bad actors. For more insights, visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com.

]]> In this episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson dives into the concept of “zero day” and its importance in maintaining your financial and digital security. Learn how to manage your apps, review your bank statements, and ensure your devices are up to date every 90 days. Discover practical tips for achieving solitude and financial clarity in a world filled with distractions from fascists and other bad actors. For more insights, visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com.

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:10:17 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 339 In this episode of Privacy Tips, BJ Mendelson dives into the concept of “zero day” and its importance in maintaining your financial and digital security. Learn how to manage your apps, review your bank statements, and ensure your devices are up to date every 90 days. Discover practical tips for achieving solitude and financial clarity in a world filled with distractions from fascists and other bad actors. For more insights, visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com.

]]> App Management, Bank Statements, Software Updates, privacy, No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Ten Men, Two Masks, One Very Concerned Daughter 4 4 Ten Men, Two Masks, One Very Concerned Daughter full 0168e228-5d31-40d3-a0a8-cc9de2875244 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/4 In another preview for an upcoming episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, Rebecca Williams of the ACLU walks through rights, risk modeling, and practical tips for filming troubling encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) — plus why having video evidence can help and how it can also hurt others nearby. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> In another preview for an upcoming episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, Rebecca Williams of the ACLU walks through rights, risk modeling, and practical tips for filming troubling encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) — plus why having video evidence can help and how it can also hurt others nearby. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:45:31 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 490 In another preview for an upcoming episode of Stupid Sexy Privacy, Rebecca Williams of the ACLU walks through rights, risk modeling, and practical tips for filming troubling encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) — plus why having video evidence can help and how it can also hurt others nearby. Learn more at https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 ProtonMail Promises Privacy — Exes Plot Revenge 3 3 ProtonMail Promises Privacy — Exes Plot Revenge full 45b37b37-ca2e-48f6-ba94-9f03adc447bc https://privacytips.transistor.fm/3 BJ Mendelson of Stupid Sexy Privacy pulls back the curtain on email privacy in the latest episode of "Privacy Tips," spotlighting ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo’s email-alias service with the clinical patience of someone who has had their vacation photos weaponized.

Mendelson lays out 10 clear reasons to pick ProtonMail — chief among them true end-to-end encryption and privacy-first defaults — while reminding listeners that "encrypted" is not a substitute for common sense (or a functioning tinfoil hat).

The episode points to where both services actually deserve applause, shows how they prove their claims and notes, without melodrama, the honest exceptions to those claims. Mendelson ends by urging listeners to adopt smarter habits and offers practical alternatives for anyone tired of treating their inbox like a community suggestion box for future employers and exes. Get the full show notes for today's episode here: https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/contact-stupid-sexy-privacy/

]]> BJ Mendelson of Stupid Sexy Privacy pulls back the curtain on email privacy in the latest episode of "Privacy Tips," spotlighting ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo’s email-alias service with the clinical patience of someone who has had their vacation photos weaponized.

Mendelson lays out 10 clear reasons to pick ProtonMail — chief among them true end-to-end encryption and privacy-first defaults — while reminding listeners that "encrypted" is not a substitute for common sense (or a functioning tinfoil hat).

The episode points to where both services actually deserve applause, shows how they prove their claims and notes, without melodrama, the honest exceptions to those claims. Mendelson ends by urging listeners to adopt smarter habits and offers practical alternatives for anyone tired of treating their inbox like a community suggestion box for future employers and exes. Get the full show notes for today's episode here: https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/contact-stupid-sexy-privacy/

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:02:33 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 697 BJ Mendelson of Stupid Sexy Privacy pulls back the curtain on email privacy in the latest episode of "Privacy Tips," spotlighting ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo’s email-alias service with the clinical patience of someone who has had their vacation photos weaponized.

Mendelson lays out 10 clear reasons to pick ProtonMail — chief among them true end-to-end encryption and privacy-first defaults — while reminding listeners that "encrypted" is not a substitute for common sense (or a functioning tinfoil hat).

The episode points to where both services actually deserve applause, shows how they prove their claims and notes, without melodrama, the honest exceptions to those claims. Mendelson ends by urging listeners to adopt smarter habits and offers practical alternatives for anyone tired of treating their inbox like a community suggestion box for future employers and exes. Get the full show notes for today's episode here: https://www.stupidsexyprivacy.com/contact-stupid-sexy-privacy/

]]> Keywords privacy, email security, ProtonMail, DuckDuckGo, encryption, data protection, online privacy, identity theft, VPN, personal data removal No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 How To Secure That Inbox With Proton Mail and @ Duck 2 2 How To Secure That Inbox With Proton Mail and @ Duck full 0087418f-4b30-4c63-a376-29eb9a753122 https://privacytips.transistor.fm/2 Join host BJ Mendelson as he announces the return of "Stupid Sexy Privacy," thanks to DuckDuckGo. Starting August 28th. BJ shares insights on privacy tools like Bitwarden and KeePassXC in this episode, and suggests everyone get a free ProtonMail account and use the @ Duck Email protection service to mask it. Details on how to do so are here.

Key Points:

"Stupid Sexy Privacy" re-airs with updates starting August 28th. New episodes will continue through 2026. Emphasis on open-source privacy tools and password managers. Introduction to email privacy tips using ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo. Insight into the project's philosophy and approach.

Subscribe to the Privacy Tips podcast and visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com for more insights and updates.

#PrivacyTips #StupidSexyPrivacy #DuckDuckGo #OpenSource #PasswordManager

]]> Join host BJ Mendelson as he announces the return of "Stupid Sexy Privacy," thanks to DuckDuckGo. Starting August 28th. BJ shares insights on privacy tools like Bitwarden and KeePassXC in this episode, and suggests everyone get a free ProtonMail account and use the @ Duck Email protection service to mask it. Details on how to do so are here.

Key Points:

"Stupid Sexy Privacy" re-airs with updates starting August 28th. New episodes will continue through 2026. Emphasis on open-source privacy tools and password managers. Introduction to email privacy tips using ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo. Insight into the project's philosophy and approach.

Subscribe to the Privacy Tips podcast and visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com for more insights and updates.

#PrivacyTips #StupidSexyPrivacy #DuckDuckGo #OpenSource #PasswordManager

]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:22:59 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 477 Join host BJ Mendelson as he announces the return of "Stupid Sexy Privacy," thanks to DuckDuckGo. Starting August 28th. BJ shares insights on privacy tools like Bitwarden and KeePassXC in this episode, and suggests everyone get a free ProtonMail account and use the @ Duck Email protection service to mask it. Details on how to do so are here.

Key Points:

"Stupid Sexy Privacy" re-airs with updates starting August 28th. New episodes will continue through 2026. Emphasis on open-source privacy tools and password managers. Introduction to email privacy tips using ProtonMail and DuckDuckGo. Insight into the project's philosophy and approach.

Subscribe to the Privacy Tips podcast and visit StupidSexyPrivacy.com for more insights and updates.

#PrivacyTips #StupidSexyPrivacy #DuckDuckGo #OpenSource #PasswordManager

]]> Password Managers, Open-Source Tools, Privacy Tips, Email Security No BJ Mendelson ❌👑 Preview: Dating Apps & How They Create A Sea of Sameness 1 1 Preview: Dating Apps & How They Create A Sea of Sameness full aef4cf2f-677c-4b4e-bd96-b81d9b844f6e https://privacytips.transistor.fm/1 In this preview of an upcoming interview for Stupid Sexy Privacy, Dr. Treena Orchard explores the gamified nature of dating apps, highlighting how their design often reduces user interactions to a "copy and paste" experience.

Want to read Dr. Orchard's book before the full interview airs? You can buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/14514/9781487549305

This episode was sponsored by our friends at DuckDuckGo: https://t2m.io/MEkJMALG

To hear more from Dr. Orchard, and get our latest privacy tip, make sure to subscribe to the Stupid Sexy Privacy newsletter here.

]]> In this preview of an upcoming interview for Stupid Sexy Privacy, Dr. Treena Orchard explores the gamified nature of dating apps, highlighting how their design often reduces user interactions to a "copy and paste" experience.

Want to read Dr. Orchard's book before the full interview airs? You can buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/14514/9781487549305

This episode was sponsored by our friends at DuckDuckGo: https://t2m.io/MEkJMALG

To hear more from Dr. Orchard, and get our latest privacy tip, make sure to subscribe to the Stupid Sexy Privacy newsletter here.

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:03:31 -0700 BJ Mendelson BJ Mendelson 324 In this preview of an upcoming interview for Stupid Sexy Privacy, Dr. Treena Orchard explores the gamified nature of dating apps, highlighting how their design often reduces user interactions to a "copy and paste" experience.

Want to read Dr. Orchard's book before the full interview airs? You can buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/14514/9781487549305

This episode was sponsored by our friends at DuckDuckGo: https://t2m.io/MEkJMALG

To hear more from Dr. Orchard, and get our latest privacy tip, make sure to subscribe to the Stupid Sexy Privacy newsletter here.

]]> Privacy, Security, Politics, Technology, Education No BJ Mendelson ❌👑