The Internet Has a Dark Side (And We Need to Talk About It)

*Disclaimer* This episode discusses the disturbing online communities that promote sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. This week on The Jann Arden Podcast, Jann and Sarah dive into modern relationships, emotional maturity, and the realities of dating, long-distance love, and building truly supportive partnerships. They also catch up on Jann’s wedding planning with a a look at the music industry right now, including standout moments from Coachella and the rise of cross-generational collaborations. At the core of this episode is a deeper, more urgent conversation about the darker corners of the internet, specifically regarding CNN's recent investigation into an online rape academy. It's a necessary discussion about awareness, accountability, and what we can’t afford to ignore. Plus: would you want to know how long you’re going to live? Sarah tells Jann about a new app that can predict death... More about the CNN Investigation: Thordis Elva's Ted Talk: Sexual Violence Helpline 📞 1-888-933-9007 Confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence Inclusive, non-judgmental, and available regardless of identity or background Youth-specific support Kids Help Phone 📞 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 24/7 confidential support for young people in Canada Follow and support Suzanne Tripp: ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ CONTEST: what was the name of Nurse Nancy's cat (part of Jann's story about the nurse who saved her life)? First to e-mail sarah@womeninmedia.ca will get a pair of tickets to the show at Departure in Toronto May 5th! Get your tickets NOW: - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Internet Has a Dark Side (And We Need to Talk About It) is an episode from The Jann Arden Podcast by Jann Arden.

This episode is 57:23 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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