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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 Learn more about DEFEND, volunteer, share or donate now: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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 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: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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 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: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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: 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=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

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: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1166 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

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

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.

A live streamed round-table discussion with the cast and crew of Dark Side of the Web. 

WARNING: Mature subject matter & coarse language. Listener discretion advised.

Watch this Live Stream HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncjFqk81YJM

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Henry, Nikita, Leah, Ecio, Bryan and Jason. 

Hosted by Priscila. 

Original theme music: Ecio (@rivasecio - IG)

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

Stay tuned for details on Season 2

A mother learns some dark secrets about her 11-year-old when the child is found self-harming.

WARNING: Mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://youtu.be/MKdeOs96zDI

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Jennelle, Yvette, Carla, Kurt. Henry, Sharry, Nikita and special guest star Taryn Manning. 

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Jason

Original theme music: Ecio (@rivasecio - IG)

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

Stay tuned next month for a special LIVE STREAMED episode with some of the cast and crew. 

The founder of an influential health product is grilled in a Barbara Walters' style interview.

WARNING: Mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://youtu.be/tVxsR9J2zCY

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Anastasia, Jennelle, Jenna, Sharry and Henry

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Henry

Edited by Ecio

Original theme music: Ecio (@rivasecio - IG) 

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

A young boy suspects his babysitter is up to no good.

WARNING: Mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXj7hRMc7pk

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Mark, Carla & Pedro

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Henry

Original theme music: Ecio

Original music: Forest tale by Sebastian Pangal

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

An elderly woman encounters a scam artist on her home computer.

WARNING: Mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://youtu.be/SsYA7rMCpHk

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jennifer, Sharry, Mark, Jennelle & Pedro

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Jenna

Original theme music: Ecio

Original music:  The beauty of nature by Ruiqi Zhao 

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

Read this companion piece on DEFEND's website HERE: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1516

Narration credit: Mohid

Subscribe for more. 

A teen becomes a victim of a blackmailer after some not so normal web surfing.

WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://youtu.be/K2tlXXY_WPg

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Kurt, Anastasia & Mark

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Henry

Original theme music: Ecio

Original music: “Kombucha” by Matteo Rizzo used under license - https://www.reverbnation.com/citizenstranger

and additional music used under license by Artlist.

A man in a wheelchair attends for a special night out with a date. He’s met with a nasty surprise.

WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.

Watch the animated episode HERE: https://youtu.be/e2ax702M9lY

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Jennelle, Kurt & Peter

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Written by Myles. 

Original theme music: Ecio

Other original music by: Ecio and Parnian

and music used under license by Artlist. 

A group of young girls are easily manipulated into sharing lewd acts on a random video chat site.

WARNING: Coarse language, sexual situations and mature subject matter. May contain cultural stereotypes some may find offensive. Listener discretion advised.

Watch this episode HERE: https://youtu.be/iyMvE-Pal5g

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Tanaz, Henry, Yvette, Jennifer & Carla

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Original theme music: Ecio

Other music: Streetcar by Slutpuppy - https://soundcloud.com/spslutpuppy

and music used under license by Artlist: 

You know you want it by Orkas (Artlist)
Beat the Dark by Itamar Doari (Artlist)
Anis del Mono by Bunker Buster (Artlist)
Darkness Within by Matooma (Artlist)
Crazy for Your Love by Orkas (Artlist)
Infinite Loop by Jimmy Svensson
Triumph by Falconer (Artlist)

A mother learns her 8-year old son has been communicating with a ‘prince’.

WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. May contain cultural stereotypes some may find offensive. Listener discretion advised.

Watch this episode HERE: https://youtu.be/t14j6t9WwB4

This was produced by DEFEND, a volunteer-run nonprofit looking to reduce risks for children and vulnerable people online. To donate or learn more: http://www.HelpUsDefend.com

Starring: Jenna, Tanaz, Anastasia, Henry, Yvette, Sharry & Jerome

Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio

Original songs: Ecio