Best Fastmail Podcasts (2026)

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Google’s New Policy is an “Extinction Event” (F-Droid Interview) 1:04:00

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Google's new Developer Registration Program is catastrophic for F-Droid and open source app distribution. In this interview, Marc Prud'hommeaux from the F-Droid Board of Directors explains what's happening, why it matters (even if you only use the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store), and what concrete actions you can take RIGHT NOW. We discuss …

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Why This Security Expert Doesn't Use a Phone (Buskill Interview) 1:02:53

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Even with encryption and 2FA, if someone steals your logged-in laptop, you're compromised. Michael Altfield created Buskill - an open source USB "dead man switch" - to solve this analog attack vector. In this interview, you’ll hear about the real incidents that inspired it, the advocacy work that fueled it, and the collaborative engineering efforts…

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The Email Provider Google Doesn't Want You to Know About (Fastmail Interview) 1:48:55

1M ago1:48:55

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Ricardo Signes, Chief Engineer at Fastmail, explains why Gmail's email experience has become increasingly fragmented, and what it would take to actually fix the decades-old IMAP protocol that powers most of the internet. We dive deep into JMAP (the modern replacement Gmail won't adopt), privacy-by-design vs. encryption theater, and the hidden trade…

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Why Google Chrome Betrays Your Privacy (Firefox CTO Explains) 52:57

1M ago52:57

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When you sign into Chrome, Google collects your entire browsing history to build behavioral profiles for targeted ads. In this interview, Firefox CTO Bobby Holley breaks down why Mozilla maintains Gecko as an independent engine, how Firefox approaches privacy differently from Google and Apple, and why the stakes for browser independence are higher …

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Dumb Phones & Privacy: Digital Minimalism with Jose Briones 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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In this Techlore Talks episode, I sit down with Jose Briones to explore whether dumb phones really offer better privacy and how digital minimalism can transform your relationship with technology. Jose breaks down practical strategies for reducing screen time, the importance of device segmentation, and why mindset, not just hardware, matters most. W…

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From Coreboot to Qubes: Secure Hardware Deep Dive with NovaCustom 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Wessel Klein Snakenborg, founder of NovaCustom, joins me to discuss building privacy-focused laptops with CoreBoot firmware, Intel Management Engine disabling, and full Linux compatibility. We dive deep into their custom hardware approach, Qubes OS certification, supply chain security, and why they chose to compete directly with Big Tech on hardwar…

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Nextcloud CEO: Why Self-Hosting Beats Big Tech Every Time 58:17

5M ago58:17

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Frank Karlitschek, CEO and founder of Nextcloud, joins me to discuss the evolution from OwnCloud to Nextcloud, the challenges of building sustainable open-source businesses, and why digital sovereignty matters more than ever. We dive deep into Nextcloud Hub 10's new end-to-end encryption features, AI capabilities, and Frank's vision for competing w…

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IVPN Breaks Industry Silence on Logs, Audits & Affiliate Scams 1:45:13

5M ago1:45:13

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Viktor Vescei from IVPN gives us a brutally honest VPN interview. He admits you can't truly verify no-logs claims, explains why most audits are "snapshots in time," and reveals why IVPN shut down their affiliate program due to industry-wide misinformation. This is an insider's perspective on what's really broken in the VPN industry and how to actua…

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The CEO Who Wants to Delete Your Digital Past 1:11:24

6M ago1:11:24

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Today I sit down with Dan Saltman, CEO and founder of Redact.dev, to discuss their approach to data deletion. We dive deep into why people are increasingly concerned about their digital footprints, the technical challenges of building privacy software, why deleting data online is important, data removal services, and Dan's philosophy that "perfect …

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How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes 50:46

7M ago50:46

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Join me for an in-depth conversation with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, as we explore the fallout from Red Hat's controversial licensing changes and how AlmaLinux emerged as a community-driven solution. We discuss the technical differences between CentOS Stream, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and AlmaLinux, the importance of open …

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PrivacyPost - Protecting Your Real Life Privacy! 1:18:00

1y ago1:18:00

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This interview dives deep with Dallas, the owner of PrivacyPost.io, to explore the world of secure mail forwarding in the US. We'll unpack the complexities of CMRA vs. residential addresses, the growing importance of end-to-end encryption, and how PrivacyPost caters to digital nomads, RVers, and anyone seeking enhanced privacy with some clever Sout…

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Ente - Google Photos with Privacy! (ft. CEO Vishnu Mohandas) 50:00

1y ago50:00

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Vishnu Mohandas, the visionary founder of Ente, a revolutionary photo app that prioritizes privacy. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the challenges and triumphs of building a privacy-first photo app, exploring topics like the birth of Ente, its unique approach to privacy, cutting-edge AI feature…

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Private Homeownership: Your Options Explained w/ Jonathan Steele 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

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Owning (or renting!) privately is a challenge, and Jonathan Steele is a lawyer who will break it down for us. Is renting more private than owning a home? How do celebrities do it? From Trusts, LLCs, Nominee agreements, plausible deniability, the legality of privacy tools, and so much more to help non-legal experts understand the complex world of pr…

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The Future of Notes is Private! - Abdullah Atta/Notesnook Interview 1:04:15

1+ y ago1:04:15

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Welcoming back for the second time...Abdullah Attah from Notesnook to discuss his open source note-taking solution, how they function behind-the-scenes, upcoming features, long-term sustainability, and more! — Timestamps: 00:00:00 Video intro 00:01:00 Abdullah and Notesnook introduction 00:01:48 What's new for Notesnook since we last spoke? 00:03:3…

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Data Removal Services: A Costly Myth? 1:16:07

1+ y ago1:16:07

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Episode #20. New research with evidence that some data removal services are not effective! Let's unpack the research, talk about the results, and what it means for those of you wanting control of their data. We also discuss Proton Wallet, Monero & Mobilecoin delistings, and a lot more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 0:00:00 Introducing Te…

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Synology Event Interview With Their Team 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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Synology just held their event in Taiwan for 2024 releasing E2EE security cameras without a required subscription, Active Protect for enterprise customers, AI features, and more! Thanks to Synology for flying us out, and thanks you all for watching! YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05my9OegME — Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 St…

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It Seems AI Isn't Going Anywhere. 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

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Episode #19. Computex, Synology, Apple, AI, and more catching up on Techlore Talks! It's been a while since the last podcast episode and we're excited to be back for episode 19! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Taiwan/Computex Adventures with AI 08:20 Synology Event Recap 19:28 Apple WWDC 34:44 Final Words — Techlore Talks: Video Play…

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Who Runs Your Email? Revealing Tuta's Security with Hanna Bozakov 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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In this interview, we chat with Hanna Bozakov, press officer at Tuta (formerly Tutanota), a leading secure email service provider. Dive deep into the world of end-to-end encryption, user privacy, and how Tuta fights for your right to communicate confidentially. — Timestamps: 00:00 Coming up 00:31 Introduction 00:58 Guest introduction 01:35 What is …

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Exploring AI with Emily M. Bender 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

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Join us on a journey to learn more about the intersection of linguistics and AI with special guest Emily M. Bender. Come with us as we learn how linguistics functions in modern language models like ChatGPT. Episode Notes Discover the origins of language models, the negative implications of sourcing data to train these technologies, and the value of…

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Privacy Dilemmas: Education, Toxicity, PWAs & More w/ John Ozbay (Part 2) 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

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Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 2 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! Progressive Web Apps, new features, properly educating users, toxicity in the privacy community, Cryptee's professional target demographic, and what's next for Cryptee! John is an old interview favorite and we're thrilled to have him back on…

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From Players to Creators: Diving into the Video Game Industry 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

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With Frank Lee, Shawn Pierre, and Jessica Creane, we discuss the future of the video game landscape and the transition from game player to game maker. We explore what draws people into the gaming space, what video games mean to the people who play and create them, and what gaming organizations are doing to push the narrative. Episode Notes Discover…

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You Can Thrive Here: Local Leaders on Philly's Move Into Ethical Tech 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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We explore Philadelphia's thriving tech scene and share expert advice on how to succeed in the city. From attracting and retaining tech talent to building a sense of community, we're joined by two special guests who are passionate about helping individuals and companies thrive. Episode Notes In this special LIVE recording of Fastmail's Philly Tech …

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Repairing Our Right To Fix it with Aaron Perzanowski 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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We dive into the Right to Repair with Aaron Perzanowski. Hear about the benefits of fixing our own devices rather than replacing them and the reasons why some companies create roadblocks to prevent the average consumer from doing so. Episode Notes Discover the social and intellectual function of repair, why our Right to Repair as consumers is so im…

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Getting Things Done Using Your Calendar with David Tedaldi from Morgen 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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We delve further into the world of productivity with our special guest, David Tedaldi, CEO and Co-Founder of Morgen. Hear about Morgen's mission and values, what makes its product stand out among other productivity tools, and the customizable workflows that are now available for Fastmail customers through our new integration with Morgen Assist. Epi…

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"How Secure is Big Tech?" & Other Digital Rights Dilemmas w/ John Ozbay (Part 1) 1:29:11

1+ y ago1:29:11

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Techlore Talks Interview: Welcoming back John Ozbay on Techlore Talks for Part 1 of discussing many important digital rights concepts! The unexpected challenges of developing open source software, finding & reporting vulnerabilities, security of big tech companies like Google/Apple, progressive web apps, new EU tech developments with the DMA, marke…

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Finding the Balance Between Productivity and Grind Culture with Abha from The Werk Life 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Abha Chiyedan wants to help anyone who struggles with productivity. If you have ever wondered how to stay productive and maintain a healthy work-life balance, you won't want to miss this week's episode of Digital Citizen. Episode Notes Abha Chiyedan found the transition to adulthood to be difficult and shared her personal experiences in a blog in 2…

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Avoiding Procrastination with Adam Conover 32:47

2y ago32:47

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We delve into the intricate balance between productivity, technology, and digital culture with our special guest, Adam Conover. Explore how modern tech influences our work habits, the impact of personal knowledge management apps, and the complexities of email management in our daily lives. Episode Notes Discover insights into the profound effects o…

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Digital Citizen - Season 3 Trailer 1:51

2y ago1:51

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Listen to a snapshot of Digital Citizen, a Fastmail Podcast. Hear clips from our guests and their perspectives on how we can all become better digital citizens. Episode Notes The 'Digital Citizen' podcast, hosted by Ricardo Signes and co-host Haley Hnatuk, aims to guide listeners in using the internet more thoughtfully. The show features discussion…

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Escape Big Tech With NextcloudPi - James Sundquist Interview 31:55

2y ago31:55

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Techlore Talks Interview: James Sundquist, a volunteer community manager and documentation manager for NextcloudPi. NextcloudPi is a preinstalled, preconfigured Nextcloud instance to make Nextcloud easier to use! Join us as we talk about data ownership, Nextcloud, privacy and security. — Timestamps: 00:00 Interview Preview 01:08 About James & About…

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WTF APPLE! 40:15

2y ago40:15

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Episode #18. Apple's unexpected response to Europe's DMA, sideloading, default web browsers, more browser engines, and more! Apple really dropped the ball and showed everyone their cards. Jonah's Blog: https://www.jonaharagon.com/posts/apple-is-incredibly-salty-about-the-digital-markets-act/ Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to A…

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Was Apple Exploit a Backdoor? 48:58

2y ago48:58

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Episode #17. What are backdoors? How should we define them? What is spyware? Google privacy sandbox & Manifest v3, and more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 What are backdoors, intentional vs non-intentional? 14:26 How do we define spyware? What's the issue of calling everything spyware? 20:42 Wickr Died, & no one cares? 22:48 Google…

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Apple Confirms Government Spies on Notifications! 35:11

2y ago35:11

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Episode #16. The government collects data & metadata from Apple & Google push notifications, exciting announcements from the Tor Project, Simple Tools sold out, my involvement at the Bitwarden open source security conference, and more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Government spying on push notifications 16:06 Tor Project Announcem…

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Apple is finally resolving its green messages problem. 41:10

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Episode #15. Apple dealing with green messages via RCS and what it means for you, Signal messenger usernames, accusations against Tuta (previously Tutanota), and more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Apple RCS, E2EE, security, and more! 05:08 Signal usernames and other signal discussions 09:04 Final iMessage chats & conta…

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Matthias Kirschner on FSFE's Open Source Journey 1:07:07

2y ago1:07:07

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Techlore Talks Interview: Matthias Kirschner, president of the Free Software Foundation Europe. Welcoming Matthias on Techlore Talks to discuss the FSFE (Free Software Foundation Europe) and how they are empowering the future of free & open source software! — Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 01:04 Arthur's History with PrivacyTests, Tor, Firefox, & …

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Disappointing Updates From Google! 1:11:56

2y ago1:11:56

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Episode #14. Several Google stories, other privacy discussions, and a live Q&A for this Techlore Talks Join our Forum Our Patreon — Techlore Talks: Video Playlist RSS Feed — Techlore Links: Homepage Techlore Forum Go Incognito Course Support Techlore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Exciting Updates from Google! 42:40

2y ago42:40

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Episode #13. Google Pixel event w/ 7 years of security updates, Nextcloud's conference, Punkt Pigeon update, Element X, Tailscale x Mullvad, and a lot more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Quick Intro 00:18 Google Event Highlights for Us 04:20 My Experience @Nextcloud conference 05:54 Punkt Pigeon Update + Minimal Device workflows 09…

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The Future of AI with WGA Strike Leader Adam Conover 25:08

2+ y ago25:08

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Comedian and labor organizer Adam Conover talks to Fastmail CTO Ricardo Signes about Adam's ongoing work as part of the WGA strike and the impact of AI on creative industries. Episode Notes Hear why the Writers Guild of America is currently on strike and the role Adam has played in the overall process as a member of the board and the 2023 Negotiati…

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Marking a Few Victories for Privacy! 48:55

2+ y ago48:55

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Episode #12. It's been a couple months and we wanted to start with some recent positive privacy news. We also cover tons of other events like Google removing saved links, Debian turning 30, Punkt, Signal, app store malware, Red Hat, and more! Join our Forum Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Some positive privacy wins! 07:50 Google removin…

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How PrivacyTests Works - Arthur Edelstein Interview 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

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Techlore Talks Interview: Arthur Edelstein, developer of the browser privacy tool privacytests.org. Welcoming Arthur on Techlore Talks to to chat about his open source browser testing tool, his history with web browser development, privacy & security of web browsers, the future of web browsers, and a lot more! — Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 01:0…

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The Internet's Broken, Not Just Reddit 1:06:21

2+ y ago1:06:21

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Episode #11. Front-ends and third-party services still dependent on big tech companies are falling like flies - Reddit, Twitter, Invidious, Aurora - here's why and what we need to do about it! We also discuss Debian 12, Proton's (insane!) marketing, and Techlore Clips. — Timestamps: 0:00:00 Setting the Scene 0:00:58 How Reddit threatened every clie…

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All Privacy Updates From WWDC 2023! 53:00

2+ y ago53:00

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Episode #10. All Apple privacy & security updates from WWDC 2023 and more! As well as some BTS on our recent Synology review, and how we're managing our forum. Join our Forum Jonah's New Channel Our Patreon — Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to TT10 00:38 Apple's WWDC 2023 01:04 Safari's New Privacy Protections 01:24 iOS/iPadOS Photo Permission Revamp? 02…