Taking a break...

Seriously the best podcast ever.

WoodyHaze

UPDATE: he sent me a message back, he’s swamped, he sees it as he’s put 148 episodes out for free and if any provided value we can all tip him further. There won’t be Patreon updates for a long time from what I can gather. Love ya Jack keep doin what you’re doing!

Evan Lord

Any update?

Hernan Rodriguez

I just sent him a message happy to support just would like to have at least one? Patreon update a year?

Evan Lord

The series is currently active, and have been in a long while. There just haven't been posted an update here, but check out the official website https://darknetdiaries.com/

Neophear

Any update on this? :) in 2024

Joon

Dropping in to see if you are planning on using patreon in the future

Richard Batty

doesn't appear so. nothing has come through for me in a long time. just the non-patreon feed

Richard Fucking Macy

Does he not use patreon anymore??

Mikealicious

Maybe retire this post. It's the latest post in the feed and it's been here for well over a year now.

Patrik A

@stephen Click memberships then go to quick links and copy the link to paste in a podcast app

Devin

Hi all I'm new to this new subscriber as of today how do I get the up to date episodes

stephen harris

That's one opinion.. another might be, the simple fact that law enforcement is their chosen profession, so regardless of how well versed they are in certain areas of "digital" crime.. OR how they chose to act IRL when performing their law enforcement duties (including how they respond to and treat the individuals they encounter while in the performance of said duties) doesn't change the fact that they are indeed getting paid to investigate crimes, apprehend alleged criminals.. secure them and the scene in general.. along with any potential evidence which might become crucial later.. makes them, by definition, "professionals". We might not agree with how they act and carry themselves, or how they treat people who may be innocent.. but that's neither here nor there, the bottom line is, all cops ARE cops.. they deserve at least SOME level of authority since we (society) charge them with maintaining law and order in order to protect us, our families, our property, etc. So you can't have it both ways. You can't expect cops to rush to your defense, kick down doors, and storm in with automatic rifles when our loved ones are being held captive (or worse, tortured, raped, or murdered) by crazed gunmen.. but then ALSO expect them to treat US with the utmost respect, like good, timid, little public "servants" whenever we find ourselves in a precarious situation where we are only "mistaken" for someone who may or may not be breaking into a building in the middle of the night as a pen tester, etc. So if you ask me, it goes with the risk of the job! If you want to be a midnight ninja pen tester, you have to be willing to accept the fact that you might find yourself face down in the mud with a jack oot on your back, staring down the barrel of a rifle! In that scenario, the cops are only doing what we PAY them to do. Just my $.02

Dominic Giuffre

Hey Jack and Patreon community.. Does anyone know, is this the best place to reach out to Jack with a question/suggestion for a future episode? I'm not sure how active Jack is here in the comments on his Patreon. Some creators respond to almost every (reasonable) comment, but others only post to Patreon, but never engage in the comments of those posts. Thanks DND fans. 👍

Dominic Giuffre

Hi Jack. I love the content you create. There are minor annoyances here and there but overall this podcast has completely consumed my podcast listening for the last 3 weeks or so. I have been working through the episodes from the beginning and at S1E59 I had to stop, join your patron, and comment. Every time you or one of your guests characterizes a police officer or member of law enforcement as "professional" or "a good guy" it makes my skin crawl. As S1E59 clearly illustrates, whether an individual law enforcement officer is good or bad is completely irrelevant when law enforcement as an institution is so broken. What your pen testers with their privilege learned is that if one or more individuals in law enforcement decide they want to destroy your life, they can, and it is only those who can afford very good legal representation who have the slightest chance of detangling themselves from this system. What your pen testers learned is how it felt to be black during Jim Crow or how it feels to be poor in an aggressively policed area. It floored me that noone put this together in the episode and how outraged these privileged individuals were even after going through this experience. Welcome to modern US law enforcement - try not to upset or hurt the ego of the thugs with uniforms.

Malcolm O'Callaghan

Jack, I have listened to every single episode and only recently become a patron, I feel this is the least I can do for the countless hours you have kept me entertained. My son who is turning 17, gamer - is going into IT, possibly even security based on the stories I've told him that I have learned on your show. So yeah, I owe you a bunch and have a break. Sometimes taking a step back gives you a perspective in bouncing forward, with or without the show.

Yves Simard

I'm all caught up on past episodes and am waiting with baited breath for a new episode in October!

D

Why do I not see any more episodes on here? It’s sept n notjing

Greg K Summers

Glad you have time off. Perfect timing for me since I've been on Audible lately. This means I'm slowly able to catch up and didn't miss as many episodes as I feared.

Raymond Solomon

Glad to have you back. I'm off to buy some stickers and maybe a shirt. :)

Andy Norris

had noticed i hadnt seen anything new in a while and came here to cancel but this explains it and i will be sticking around. Hope you got some rest. Any idea on when the new stuff is coming?

Patrick Foster

Thank you for modelling the all time most important competence to care for oneself. No matter the outcome, no matter whether it even has an outcome, like more episodes, or not, it's the right thing to do. We are not machines, and productivity is not the only measure of fulfilment <3

Marie Jeppe-Jensen Ravn

I'm addicted to u .... plz rest up so I can get my fix..

szymarekj

Enjoy your time out Jack. Each of us needs time for himself now and then! Have a good rest!

Benedikt Pongratz

dude I have listened to all of your episodes multiple times need some new stuff to listen to so I came here

szymarekj

Get well soon Jack. I hope you're doing okay!

Alpine Zach

I haven’t actually cancelled my subscription because I’m intrigued. Everyone one deserves a vacation. And he sounds great. I just didn’t know him yet and believe his vacation should be covered by his long term members who support him, not a brand new subscriber who has never seen his content. I spend money on Patreon for plenty of content (including this still) And yeah I’d love to get to know his work, how was I to know how hard he worked in just meeting this community :) Sharing honest opinions is never in poor taste my friend. Have a day.

Megan

I subbed during his time off, knowing that he's off - Because this is the best podcast I've found. I don't normally pay for patron or donate to anything :)... But I'm addicted to this content and want more of it. The research and production involved is a lot of work and he hasn't taken any time off since 2017. I imagine you get vacation and holidays wherever you work and I'm sure in the beginning it was 100% him making all the content... Hopefully, he gets big enough to hire some staff to churn out stuff regularly.

Dustin B

I love that the "Shadow Brokers" copied the game Mass Effect. Of which in the game they handled top secret stuff as well.

Dustin B

Just FYI - Also, prior to this podcast I used to listen to Rogan and Lex Fridman mostly. I'd recommend if you can to go on one of those podcast ... maybe Lex would be better to increase your exposure. Maybe you've done this already, but I think it would be interesting to have a quantum computer researcher on an episode. I'm no expert but from whitepapers I've found on it 49 physical qubits can represent 1 logical qubit with 3% error rate after 25 runs. Physical computer qubits increase at a rate of around 2.5x per year and it takes roughly double the bit length in logical qubits to break RSA... so 2048 (112 bit strength) is ~4096 logical qubits or about a 200K physical qubit computer of which should happen around 2029 and most of the internet runs on RSA 2048... increasing it to 4096 bit length only buys a year's worth of time (~400K qubit computer, which would be released the year after a 200K one) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.06431.pdf, https://arxiv.org/pdf/1706.06752.pdf, https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7535

Dustin B

I started listening a few months ago and have worked through about half the library so far, found it via the Xbox underground episode which I remember those days...

Dustin B

Logged on to check in and make sure you were ok. Delegate all you can so you have more time to do what only you can do. Rest up!

Chris Pillsbury

I'm a new subscriber, and I've enjoyed sooooo many episodes that I'm excited to support you during your break. Can't wait for your return! I'll enjoy the bonus episodes in the meantime. Thanks for all you do.

Caren Ray Russom

This comment is in poor taste. Jack has worked 5 years, producing one of, if not The Best podcasts in his genre. Maybe get familiar with his podcast and the 5 years of content before a commentary display such as this. Have a day.

RuRu Dei

Great content - you deserve the break. I'll be here supporting you when you return.

Eric Pollinger

I just subscribed last month and had no idea I'd be paying for your time off. I'm sure you're a great creator who deserves a break. But I would have saved my money since I'm not familiar with you. Best of luck! I will try again later.

Megan

Going to keep my sub going for the 3 months - call it back payment for all the episodes I got to listen to from before I became a regular listener. Enjoy the break.

g b

I only started listening to DD at the beginning of 202 2and I have to give you a big time THANK YOU by continuing to support you here. I burned through the entire catalog and in the process found a new career goal of becoming a pentester. After working in IT for 12 years and have been burned out on it for much of it, I'm ridiculously excited about the future in pentesting. Never would have pursued this field without this podcast.

Brewjitsu

Love your show. You deserve a break; so take it. Look forward to new episodes in April.

Joe Lamontagne

Jack, you're the best!! Enjoy your personal time, looking forward to what's in store next!

Lewis Nitzberg

Take your time! <3

Sjors

Breaks are so necessary - enjoy the time off. A dear friend over here in the UK passed along your Podcasts to me about 2 months ago. I started with the first one......and a week later had burned through the first 25 episodes! I'm up to 53. Shadow Brokers today, so with you taking some much needed time out, that might give me a chance to 'catch up' before your return.

Bernie Murphy

Dude, take a break. You deserve it.

Matt

No way I cancel. You deserve a break. Make the best of it and look forward to whatever you do next.

Glenn V

You deserve it. I'm happy to keep funding / supporting your time off, so that you continue to make amazing things this year after your break instead of trying to keep going and then burning out completely. <3 Good luck! I know I speak for a lot of us when I say, if there's any way we can help... just reach out and let us know.

Ashley Stryker

Enjoy your well earned break, see you in 3 months.

seabirdneo

Enjoy your break! I will use the time to threaten more friends to catch up on the podcast.

Per Anders Store

Now you listen to me... fella! Have a good (and well earned break). Come back to us revitalised, reenergised, and re-engaged. We're all looking forward to more of the good stuff from you. 🥰

Ricardo A

Oh I’m keeping my Patreon sub - you’ve delivered so much value and so many interesting episodes - enjoy your extended break! 🥳🥳🥳

Max Houser

Oh I just started with your patreon, I'll stick around. I just got to episode 99 in my binge listening and thank you for this one. I listened to catch and kill and had so many questions about Igor. I was so happy I had just joined your patreon when that episode came on! Thank you!

Kari Mylo

I heard your interview on "we're in", and I was going to write you then - don't get into a corner with this podcast. I'm looking forward to see what you come up with next

Ora

Enjoy the time off! It’s a good thing in and of itself. Also I was just reading about the LCD Soundsystem reunion tour effect in Garbar Day. People like when their fav creators take a break!

Mike B

I just took 6 months off content creation and it was glorious. A break is a great thing from time to time, in my opinion. Have a great time and I'm sure I can speak for everyone when I say we're excited for Q2

VancouverCoffeeSnob

Elderly pen-testing lunch lady wannabe here..send me a trainee application please...

loretta sachsel

Rest, recuperate, return refreshed o7

Martin Long

Thank you for communicating with us and I totally understand! Enjoy your break and I'll be here looking forward to the new episodes when you start up again!

UselessMedic

Enjoy! :) We will be waiting for you :)

Kerrim Abd El-Hamed

Enjoy the break, rest lots. Thanks for the AMAZING content! :)

Lorenzo Peña

Enjoy your break!

Michał

I hope your rest leads to a lot of recovery. I'm glad you're taking time off now before your body does it for you.

J. B. Rainsberger

Well deserved and enjoy! I have been supporting now for over a year always thinking I will use my Patreon code for some cool merch to support more and get something tangible, well never got around to ordering. If there will be any exclusive Patreon offers in the future I for sure will. Especially a black zip-tie hoodie. More merch to the fam!

Skeribo

Please take care of yourself and stay safe and healthy! I will have to settle listening to missed old shows!

Anders Ripa

Take some well deserved rest — thanks!

Daniel Thor

Enjoy your time away and we will be waiting here with bated breath!

Dwayne F

Take your time, I love your show. So if you need time to make it as good as it is please do. Will be waiting for you.

Jorge Mena

How dare you?! We'll be here when you return, excited for more stories. "No more secrets, Marty."

Andrew J. Caines

Take care of yourself and have a well deserved time off, hope you have some nice advetentures or the like :). Perhaps go stay in an hotel completely made of ice in Sweden, I've never been seeing as I am a southern Swede and ice scares me but it's supposed to be beautiful!

Hannaftw

Good for you. See ya on the flip side!

Jason DeFillippo

Have a lovely relaxed and well-deserved break :) <3

Alison M

Enjoy your time off! Good to hear you are taking care of yourself!

Mevius

Enjoy the time off Jack, we will waiting for you

Kurmblog

It's been wild ride, thanks for having us. Have a great break.

k

Well deserved!

Justin Stiles

Enjoy! And have a nice holidays!!! :-)

Juan Pablo Bartolomeo

Imma miss you Jack ! :((

Zirar WZ

The Jordan Harbinger Show!!

Amanda

Take care and thanks for all your work. Your podcast is the best out there. Hope you get a good break and lots of time to recharge!

Alastair Rushworth

Enjoy you well deserved time off. Can’t wait to see what you’ll have in store for us when your back

Ryan Kennedy

Enjoy the break! I’m finally caught up on the regular episodes so this will give me a chance to finally get through the bonus episodes! Lol

Sam Black

Have a great break, do you have any recommended podcasts while you're away?

salahuddin ali

Thrilled you’re looking after yourself Jack. Enjoy the break.

Dave Borgeest

We all need a break sometimes, hope you'll enjoy yours. Wish you all the best!

Göran Nehlin

Enjoy your much deserved break, my friend! I'd be delighted to lend a hand with things if you fancy some help...Anything I can do to aid in getting more of these brilliant stories out into the light!

David Hewlett

Don’t worry about it, be well. I’m still paying.

Chris Sherlock

Truly deserved, take the time you need and get the rest that is needed. Will still be around and supporting <3

Jacob Lynge

Well deserved. Enjoy your time away from the show. You do an amazing job with it, we will all be here when you get back to producing episodes!

hernan

Everyone needs breaks! I hope it's restful!

Sarah Manx

Is it weird that I read this in your voice? Enjoy the break! I'll be here!

SensibleDefaults.io

Enjoy your break, I'll be back supporting when you are!

Stefan Wallin

Quality time to rest is essential and it's good that you're looking out for yourself, enjoy your time off!

Kostas Andrianos

Love the show. You deserve to take a break. Look forward to new episodes. :) will have to replay all the old episodes final jokes to get me through the day. :)

TeaTraveler

Enjoy your break. I'm keeping my subscription as long as you promise to have a pint on me every month of your holiday! Looking forward to your return already! My favourite pod!

MyoPig

I have 3 pending... I will try and make those last! Enjoy you RR

Gabor Z

I can't wait for the next one Jack - love your work and hope you enjoy a very well deserved break!

Fin

Coincidentally, whilst listening to Ep 91: darkjedi this morning on my quest to get through the Darknet Diaries back catalogue, I was wondering how Jack manages to consistently produce such high quality podcasts, seemingly without a rest. Have a good break, Jack. :-) Maybe I'll have caught up on all the previous episodes when you return!

Tarpers

I hope you'll be back. Your show is the best of all infosec podcasts.

Espen KM

I understand. My kids will be devastated.

Ed Juline

Enjoy.

Enjoy your break, Jack! I'm not going anywhere!

Demario Welch

Enjoy your break Jack. It's well deserved!

Tom Liddle

Jack, you're a great guy and have a great product. No way I would stop supporting you. Definitely take some time for you and focus on what's important. We will be here when you are ready to return. Thanks again for all you do!

Vader's Dad

Breaks are important. Have a nice one. :)

Thomas Bech

Glad to hear you're taking some time for yourself. I can only imagine the amount of work and energy required for getting long and high-quality episodes out at the pace you do. We (or at least I) will still be here when you come back, so enjoy your break, and thanks for your hard work so far!

Brendan Abolivier

All the best! Better a break now and then then broken for ever.

M.R. de Jong

Enjoy the break! Can’t wait for Q2!

Robyn Ukockis

Enjoy the break! I am happy to keep supporting while you are off. Everyone needs a break. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into putting together these episodes. It's like you are doing the work of the entire staff of This American Life.

Adam Geitgey

I became a patreon to support you as a maker. So good to hear you do selfsupport too. Too often we forget what maintaining good and durable breeding grounds for creativity in human beings really takes. Take care!

Erwin Elling

Have a good break, Jack. There's plenty in the back catalogue to listen to if I miss it too much :) I think I and most of your subscribers will keep their sub active, great content deserves support; and if a break keeps you fresh then that's a price well worth paying!

Andy Brodie

Enjoy the time off Jack! Subscription stays, it's the least I personally feel I can do for the amount of insanely good episodes we've been getting.

Victor Berg

No intention to cancel my sub, have a well earned break man!

Michael Jones

Great shows Jack, hope you enjoy your break, and look forward to hearing your new stuff in April

Thomas Parrish

Thanks Jack! Enjoy the break!

Ryan Thomas

Enjoy your break!

(void)

Enjoy the vacation 💪

David

Good luck and enjoy! I will repatreon when shows resume

Leo G

Thanks for what you do! Enjoy some time away. Be mentally healthy. What you do for this podcast is so good, and I appreciate your level of effort.

Benjamin Moore

Preventing burnout is an important skill (one that I’m still trying to master). Enjoy!

Ben Huyck

Always good to take some me time. Keep up the good work.

Keiran Curry

Completely understandable! Enjoy your break. I am keeping my subscription on and can't wait till your back! Enjoy yourself.

miguel ramos

Enjoy!

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