Again, ads are not the issue. The freedom to listen without being spied on is.

TylerE · on May 19, 2020

You really think your http requests aren't being "spied on"? Especially since virtually every podcast is served via a CDN.

Marsymars · on May 20, 2020

I download podcasts in bulk by downloading every available episode, and then listening in the offline audio player of my choice. I repeat every year or three when I catch up on a particular podcast. I'm unwilling to give any further information about myself to podcast publishers.

type0 · on May 19, 2020

You really think your phone conversations aren't being "spied on"? Especially since virtually every phonecall is set up via SS7.