Hacked Halloween with Darknet Diaries' Jack Rhysider
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Oct 31, 2023 
Jack Rhysider, creator of Darknet Diaries, talks about storytelling, the impact of technology on our lives, and his favorite episodes on his show. They also discuss the power of unresolved tension in storytelling, the difference between Stalkerware and parental controls, playing a game with scammers, and the dilemma of revealing hidden websites on the internet.
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Hacked's Influence
- Jack Rhysider initially found 'Hacked' when starting 'Darknet Diaries' and thought it fulfilled his podcast idea.
- After 'Hacked' stopped producing episodes, Rhysider even reached out, expressing his need for more content.
The Power of Storytelling
- Storytelling triggers chemicals in the brain, like dopamine and oxytocin.
- Unsettling stories create tension that listeners crave to resolve.
Darknet Diaries Pitch
- Jack Rhysider describes 'Darknet Diaries' as "true crime meets cyber crime", focusing on true stories from the internet's dark side.
- He aims for high production value and dramatic storytelling, prioritizing quality over quantity with monthly episodes.