Dark Side of the Web
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Creator: DEFEND
Full cast Multigenre Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
A fictional account of real risks for kids and vulnerable people online. Each episode will dive into a new risk packed into a dramatic audio story.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Multigenre
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
End of Season 2 Wrap Up - Talking TIKTOK getting Shutdown - Dark Side of the Web - Cast & Crew
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:43:55 GMT
Watch the special episode here https://youtu.be/Rnwm2TZKO-Q
Get on our website protect people online: Donate, share or volunteer https://helpusdefend.com/
The series will continue! Look for the next episodes in 2026
SugarBabyz - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E8
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
The Agent - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E7
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
View Count - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E6
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
Welcome to FaceFriends - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E5
Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
Forbidden Lesson - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E4
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
Barely Deceased - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) - S2 E3
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
Call Center - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E2
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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
Pap Squad - Dark Side of the Web (Podcast) S2 E1
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
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 Promo - Coming Nov 9/24
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:26:00 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Live Stream with Cast & Crew
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:34:06 GMT
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
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 13 - "Insta" (Season Finale)
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 07:02:37 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 12 - "Narrow Body"
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 11 - "Babysitter"
Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:19:25 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 10 - "Unknown Error"
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:15:17 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 1 - Companion Narration - Gaming Risks
Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:32:52 GMT
Read this companion piece on DEFEND's website HERE: https://helpusdefend.com/?page_id=1516
Narration credit: Mohid
Subscribe for more.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 9 - "Screenshot"
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:01:19 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 8 - "She said it'd just be the two of us"
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 02:16:50 GMT
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.
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 7 - "Snowmegle"
Sun, 12 Dec 2021 04:38:27 GMT
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)
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 6 - "Foreign Prince"
Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:49:04 GMT
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
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 5 - "Pounder"
Sun, 28 Nov 2021 03:46:17 GMT
A mother finds a lewd object in her son’s closet which leads to another shocking discovery.
WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.
Watch this episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEV70jivEBQ
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
Written by H. Gordon
Starring: Jenna, Tanaz, Carla & Franco
Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio
Original theme song: Ecio
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 4 - "Kindler"
Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:49:46 GMT
A teen girl doesn’t see any issues when signing up for an adult dating site.
WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.
Watch this episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR7kOBHXWSk
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
Written by Myles
Starring: Nikita, Anastasia, Bryan & Jennifer
Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio
Original theme song: Ecio
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 3 - "Underage Siren"
Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:14:26 GMT
A police officer makes a startling discovery regarding her teen daughter.
WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.
Watch this episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vub-FyXUUC4
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
Written by Bryan Schulte
Starring: Jenna, Nikita, Kurt, Jason and guest star Taryn Manning.
Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio
Original theme song: Ecio
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 2 - "Battery Aziz"
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:38:55 GMT
A wannabe influencer attempts a dangerous stunt for his followers.
WARNING: Coarse language, dangerous stunts and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.
Watch this episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtUcMrJzKLM
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: Tanaz, Henry and Jason
Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio
Original theme song: Ecio
Dark Side of the Web - Episode 1 - "Beta"
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:05:14 GMT
A 10-year-old boy brings adult language to the dinner table straight from his gaming environment.
WARNING: Coarse language and mature subject matter. Listener discretion advised.
Watch this episode HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIMq5ay94sU
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
Written by H. Gordon
Starring: Jenna, Tanaz, Henry and Jason
Executive Producers: Jenna, Henry, Bryan, Nikita, Jason and Ecio
Original theme song: Ecio