This podcast is incredible and if you listen to every episode you will practically have a masters in cyber security. Great story telling. Engaging content and always relevant to the latest in the cyber industry news.

ignore all the shows with an interview. they lack in quality.

Great job jack! I enjoy every episode.

Fantastic show. You learn so much and you have fun doing it. I loved what Jack did with LOW, how he’s branching out with his storytelling. As an aside, as much experience as he’s had, the dude still sounds like an 18 year old. I hope he hangs in there to let his brain and heart mature to find what life can really be. I’m glad Jack addresses this at the end of the series. Hats off. ❤️

Fantastic. A must listen for anyone who likes technology.

one of my favorite shows right now. brilliant storytelling.

Darknet Diaries started as a recommendation from an AI, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect. At first, the host’s voice felt a little corny, and I’ll admit, the whole vibe came off a bit cheesy. But like a piece of clever spyware that quietly settles in, this show worked its way into my routine over time. A few episodes in, I was hooked. Three weeks of binge-listening later, I can say this podcast is absolutely worth it. The storytelling is sharp, the topics are fascinating, and the mix of hacking, cyber crime, and cyber security makes every episode feel like you’ve been handed a secret pass into a hidden world. The host’s dad-joke energy somehow becomes part of the charm. What starts a little awkward turns into a signature style that keeps you listening. If you like true stories with suspense, technical intrigue, and just enough personality to keep it human, Darknet Diaries delivers. I came for curiosity. I stayed because I couldn’t stop listening. -Pat Chwork

In depth and entertaining my personal experience is that Jack can at times sound hysterical when trying to show excitement and I find it distracting and biased. Let the listener decide. Generally really well done and this could just be my listening preference.

def recommend for anyone interested in tech or hacking. my cousin recommended the show and it actually got me into programming. every friend i’ve shared the show with loved it.

Jack's podcast takes on the very important work of documenting the most fascinating stories of our industry. His quality investigative reporting is unmatched. Keep up the great work!

1337 out of 1337

Cannot hear you as all my attention goes to the background music

Thank you Jack for all of the hard work you put into this show. I’ve been obsessed for months now and can’t stop listening. I’m always excited when I see a new episode is out, and your show brings me join. Keep doing what you’re doing, you are amazing!

Subtracted a star for the Cyberreason Episode. Unlistenable ad for some company. Other than that, this is the best cybersecurity pod out there by a mile.

I don’t believe I’ve ever left a review for a podcast but for Darknet Diaries, I definitely had to. Amazing show. Very entertaining. I even subscribed so I can get the bonus episodes!!

I love this show

Lacks the rigor to fact-check and the motivation to find the interesting stories within the show’s scope.

I really want to support the show, but my parents won’t let me subscribe, but I really want to support the show for the best but I want to see it more than once a month.

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NOTICE ME JACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this podcast I think the episode Zeus is one of the best episodes on the podcast

2026 Update: Unfortunately, this shoe has gone the way of many great docuseries. Season one is amazing, diving into all the most notorious characters with the greatest stories to tell. Then season two starts to decline because the characters are just not as interesting. By the next season, the show has clearly overstayed its welcome. The production has evolved and Jack has honed his craft, but I think this show should have evolved into something different by now. I’m checking out ✌🏽 Original review: I’m consuming this podcast in a way I haven’t done with any podcast in a long time. I was instantly hooked. Now I’ve gotta slow down, or I’ll run out of episodes to listen, too soon 😬.

Jack is such a great storyteller! And he’s inviting us to enter a world that is more or less a mystery to me - and I’m sure many others. We get a bit of cyber history, a bit of adventure, interesting interviews, and a few valuable tips on cyber security. I was hooked from the first episode I listened to. Great podcast!

Good production, research, host, etc. the subject matter on the other hand makes my faith in humanity decrease. These people including jack, are why this world sucks. They ruin everything and tell themselves they are doing something good. Delusional and psychotic. The type of people that complain about not getting enough nuggets in their drive thru order and vandalize playgrounds. Ohh I was just showing the vulnerability of the playground, that’s the point, safe spaces for people to gather ruined by fat psychos.

Jack has clearly gone commercial and completely wasted my time today telling me how great his sponsor is. I will be unfollowing just as soon as I post this. Oh well guess it was good while it lasted

I love this podcast, although it should come with an addiction warning. So many great episodes and Jack really is a great host. Makes me reflect on my childhood BBS experiences and Phone Phreaking. My biggest problem is that I went into computer graphics years ago (we won’t say how long) and this podcast really makes me ponder what a life on the security side would have been like. It also makes you feel like you’re missing out in life if you don’t go to Defcon.

I love the little stories jack tells before each episode like the one about the fake giant or the scam with the kfc tv. I also really appreciate jack finding all of these great guests though there have been a few bad ones.

That was, without a doubt the most boring 50 minutes of my life. My goodness.

Half the episodes are incredibly interesting, the others are terribly boring and clearly only appeal to Silicon Valley nerds.

This is my favorite podcast. A lot of podcasts are boring to me but I love this one. In player hacker cheater spy there is actually some great reasons why you should cover players. 1 some games have tournaments like Fortnite. Roblox as well which you should also make an episode about cause of the safety. 2 some players can mod their game which is really cool

I had this podcast in my TODO list for too long. As soon as I started it, I was engrossed. Great stories, and relevant. While I am a tech professional, I'd recommend it to anyone, really.

Let me start off by saying your podcast is one of my favorite things to listen to, but this episode is the worst. This guy interviewed is a idiot, in his mind I’m sure he believes he’s the main character of a Jerry Bruckheimer movie. He is Braggadocious, repeats himself, and from what I gather from the episode is this guy knows almost nothing about computers. Every episode has very interesting characters that really know how to write code, create exploits and for the most part have a redemption story. If you were to ask him what a zero day is, he would think it’s the next title of a mission impossible movie. “You know what I’m sayin”.

Great podcast you should make an episode on Goggle.com

I love the pod it touches on different topics that I am interested in And the storytelling keeps the hole thing lively and fun to listen to thanks this pod make my like better and I hope you keep making it btw that Sammy episode was great thanks.

I’m listening to learn subject matter and terminology, host is genuine and enjoyably creative. He needs to add designs to the hoody section though, it’s getting cold and the selection of artwork should be increased!

Borderline unlistenable me because of the hosts commentary. Constantly interrupting the story every two minutes to just repeat back to you what just happened or patronizingly explain something most adults know. It’s very Jimmy Fallon like in the attention hogging, oxygen-sucking cringe.

Jack Rhysider’s podcast is excellent — his voice, humor, and storytelling make every episode captivating and fun to listen to.

How do I get on to onion? I remember going in to a site called the dark wiki, but it’s been an active year and forgot.

I love this podcast. So much good information. The only episode that I have listened to that I could not finish is the card swiper episode. Nathan Michael triggered PTSD for me as a woman. He is sick. Just a thief and a Pimp. Thinks he is some kind of genius Robinhood. Leaving wounded souls in his wake. You laughed nervously a lot during this show. That was disappointing for me. Shame on him. He is a predator.

My favorite podcast ever listened to love the physical pen testing episodes soo interesting and Jack’s voice is easy to listen to. And the ads are never blasting loud and in your face. Love to see it every month wish there were more that’s the only downside is I listen to the same ones over and over again but worth it. Keep it going Jack!!!!!!!

This show is great and I look forward to it every month. There’s only one problem: There aren’t enough episodes. I have to listen to the same episodes over and over. Keep up the good work Jack!

Awesome Podcast

This is by far the most intriguing podcast on the market today. I am not computer savvy, a coder, nor do I even know how to access the dark web. I look forward to your releases every month and hope you’re able to continue to do this for many years to come. Thanks for keeping a small town Kansas man entertained and abreast of the most interesting topics the podcast world has to offer. I que up episodes I’ve listened too several times just to play while I sleep. I appreciate you, sir. Thanks again.

Jack is an incredible interviewer and storyteller. I am not the type of person who is normally following or consuming this category of content or stories, but I look forward to every new episode!

Updated review: I took away two stars because he gave incorrect information in the episode on Hieu Minh Ngo, and there is no way to contact Jack Rhysider to tell him that his information is incorrect. Wonder how often this happens. I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts and I can not believe I haven’t heard this one before now! So late to the party. ;-) Have been binging to get caught up. This podcast is so well done and the host is very pleasant to listen to.

Jack is one of those few with an amazing talent. His podcast are super interesting! Not only does he manage to find amazing guests time and time again, he also does an incredible job telling the stories those guests bring. I LOVE the format. Seeing a new episode in my feed always brings a smile to my face, as I know I’m in for a good time listening to the episode. Waiting patiently for the next one! Thank you, Jack, for all the work you have put into this podcast.

This has become my favorite podcast. The only bad thing about loving it so much is that I listen to it all the time and I’m almost caught up. Haha. If you love tech, hacking, and some good stories give this show a try. Thanks for all the time you put into making this podcast Jack. Oh, and I really enjoyed Bonus episode 11: Pink Panthers. I love a good heist story.

I love this podcast! I work in tech and have always been fascinated by darker side of the internet. The stories told and guests featured here are varied in subject matter as well as which side of the proverbial fence the guest might find themselves standing on - which I love. Getting a window into the mind of a hacker or a pen-tester is not an opportunity one has often, and it’s FASCINATING! The pacing of the show is great, the music is awesome and the production value is TOP NOTCH. And Jack just has a way of seeming at once like an expert in the field but also like a bystander who’s just as floored as I am by what he’s being told. Knowledgeable, but grounded. I also love that he lets the story be told, but will sometimes cut in, often to echo the same things I’m thinking while listening - like “THIS IS CRAZY!” or “They did WHAT?!” It feels like I’m listening to a crazy story with a friend, even though I’m alone in my car. Haha. Jack can explain complicated technical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, which is truly a gift in itself. I’ve been a fan since the very first episode (when my tech career was just getting started) and I STILL get excited when I see a new episode has been published. I’ve learned a lot from this podcast over the years! I’m always recommending it and don’t expect to stop anytime soon. If you’re interested in technology, security, hacking or even just internet lore - this podcast does NOT disappoint.

Love the subjects you tackle as well as the depth in which you go in to the subject. One of my favorite podcasts. Keep up the good work

I love podcasts, but don’t think I’ve written a review before. This pod is so good though. The stories are so compelling, fascinating, and well paced. Jack, gotta say the ones with your dad are among my favorites. He is so fun! The KFC “tv” story? Priceless. Im not a tech expert, just a basic enthusiast and you make the show accessible for everyone. I cannot recommend this podcast enough!