

Watchman Privacy
Gabriel Custodiet
An unfiltered show about comprehending and escaping the Technocracy.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 48min
169 - Firearms Lawyer on Self-Defense
Mark Knapp, a firearms lawyer from Washington State, dives into the practical and legal nuances of self-defense. He discusses the absurdities of gun convictions and variations in self-defense laws across states. Important insights on preparing for self-defense scenarios and the role of legal representation are highlighted. Knapp emphasizes the legal implications of firearm use in self-defense and stresses the importance of understanding local laws about transportation and ownership, making this a must-listen for gun owners.

Mar 28, 2025 • 40min
168 - Dwarf Fortress: Losing is Fun
Dwarf Fortress is one of the most important video games, not the least of which because it doesn't hold your hand, and doesn't follow the Cult of Safety. GUEST → https://x.com/realUrbanHacker WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Mar 26, 2025 • 26min
South Dakota Nomad Residency: The Definitive Guide (Video Course)
Discover the ins and outs of establishing South Dakota Nomad Residency! This discussion reveals the state's unique privacy benefits and legal perks for travelers. It aims to debunk myths and simplify the process, making it accessible for both American nomads and international visitors. Tune in to learn how to navigate residency with ease and clarity!

Mar 24, 2025 • 52min
167 - Shadow Atlas: Offshore Banking, Crypto, Precious Metals
Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Martin of Asset Protection Advisers. This is a holistic discussion about how people, especially the wealthy, can practically protect their wealth and make use of every tool at their disposal: crypto, gold, US dollars, trusts, and international banking. GUEST → https://assetprotectionadvisers.com/ → https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowofAtlas/videos WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 1:20 – Background of guest 2:55 – World of asset protection is lacking 6:50 – Gold is not available with cash in every country 11:10 – Arnold Schwarzenegger detained entering Austria with expensive watch 14:50 – Crypto is not an option for many scenarios 18:20 – Countries antagonistic to crypto 21:12 – Roger Ver 23:50 – OTC market in crypto 25:55 – Worldwide bank reporting 30:05 – Northern Cyprus 32:05 – Bank accounts around the world 34:35 – How to think about trusts 38:55 – Opinion on Latina America 42:55 – Don’t underestimate US dollars 47:30 – Final thoughts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Mar 21, 2025 • 23min
166 - Security Through Obscurity: The Hidden Inca Empire
Urban Hacker, a cybersecurity expert, dives into the remarkable resilience of the Inca Empire and their ingenious tactics for survival against Spanish colonizers. He explores the mysterious kippus system, an encrypted communication method still undeciphered today. The conversation also highlights innovative ways to secure sensitive information, including the Eldorado Cypher Kit and artistic techniques inspired by Inca quipus. Listeners learn the importance of meticulous planning in data security while appreciating the historic lessons from the Incas.

Mar 17, 2025 • 50min
165 - Firefox: Goodbye, Old Friend
The hosts dive into Firefox's troubling decline, citing a recent terms of service change that jeopardizes user data privacy. They discuss rising competitors like LibreWolf and Brave, emphasizing the need for awareness in online security. The impact of digital rights management on browser development is critiqued, revealing how corporate interests hinder innovation. The conversation also touches on Mozilla's financial struggles and introduces Gemini, a new privacy-focused browsing option, hinting at a nostalgic return to a less commercialized internet.

Mar 11, 2025 • 46min
164 - Escaping the Health Insurance Scam
Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Dallas of PrivacyPost.io about alternatives to health insurance, especially as one steps away from the doom-loop mainstream thinking as a nomad. GUEST → https://privacypost.io/ (Dallas) → See two previous episodes with Dallas of PrivacyPost.io SOUTH DAKOTA NOMAD RESIDENCY: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product/south-dakota-residency-definitive-guide/ WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 2:00 – Update on South Dakota residency and CMRA business 6:15 – Dallas’ story waking up from the health insurance doom loop 12:15 – Medical tourism 22:30 – Language barrier 25:15 – Paying in cash allows for medical privacy 27:40 – Handling catastrophes 32:45 – Healthshare Plans 35:25 – Health insurance companies goal is not to pay 39:05 – Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 42:30 – Final thoughts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Mar 4, 2025 • 53min
163 - Craig Raw: Sparrow Wallet Post-Whirlpool
Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Sparrow Wallet creator Craig Raw about his Bitcoin-only wallet. Craig gives an update on his removal of Whirlpool, explains other new features of the wallet, and gives some perspective on Bitcoin wallet development, Lightning, and privacy on Bitcoin. PREVIOUS EPISODE → https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy:1/SparrowWallet GUEST → https://www.sparrowwallet.com/ → https://x.com/craigraw → https://t.me/SparrowWallet NEW TO BITCOIN START HERE → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product/bitcoin-self-sovereignty/ WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) TIMELINE 00:00 – Introduction 2:20 – Craig’s thoughts on Whirlpool 6:20 – Latest developments in Sparrow Wallet 14:20 – New verify software feature within Sparrow 17:25 – How do most people lose their bitcoin? 20:35 – Good PC operational security 23:50 – AnonChat Bot in Sparrow Telegram 26:34 – Origin story of Sparrow Wallet 28:56 – Craig’s thoughts on ordinals 30:45 – Reasons Sparrow is not on mobile 33:44 – How to have privacy on Bitcoin? 37:00 – Wallet developer’s take on Lightning 40:44 – Proper backup of Sparrow Wallet 43:15 – Taproot 45:35 – New PayNym scheme from Ashigaru 46:55 – Bitcoin developments on the horizon 50:30 – Final thoughts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 22min
162 - Roger Huang: Decoding the Spiritual Void in Techno-Nationalist China
Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Roger Huang about his insider views of the current political, moral, and technological soul and abilities of China. GUEST → https://x.com/Rogerh1991 → https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerhuang/ → https://chinabitcoinbook.com/ → https://www.amazon.com/Would-Mao-Hold-Bitcoin-Techno-Nationalist/dp/B0D7672L8X MENTIONED → https://www.amazon.com/Age-Ambition-Chasing-Fortune-Truth/dp/0374535272 (Age of Ambition) → https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/30/chinas-age-of-malaise → https://www.amazon.com/AI-Superpowers-China-Silicon-Valley/dp/132854639X → https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/01/13/confucius-comes-home → https://www.amazon.com/China-21st-Century-Everyone-Needs/dp/0190659084 → https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jeffrey-N.-Wasserstrom/author/B001IQWGPW → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Wang_Yue → https://www.amazon.com/China-Ten-Words-Yu-Hua/dp/0307739791 → https://www.amazon.com/China-History-John-Keay/dp/0465025188 WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) Timeline 00:00 – Introduction 1:40 – Guest background 3:20 – What did China learn from the USSR? 12:15 – China’s mass material rise in early 21st century 22:20 – The spiritual void of China 37:05 – The state of Hong Kong 45:10 – Best privacy practices while visiting or living in China 55:40 – DeepSeek 1:11:30 – Book recommendations 1:16:30 – Final thoughts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Feb 23, 2025 • 44min
161 - The $1.5 Billion Ethereum Heist
Gabriel Custodiet and Urban explain the massive theft of Ethereum that happened in February of 2025 and what it means for the future of Ethereum. GUEST → https://x.com/realUrbanHacker WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC) Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio