Episode Overview

Podcast: Watchman Privacy
Host: Gabriel Custodiet
Episode: BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Escape The Technocracy
Date: November 21, 2025

This episode serves as an announcement and guide to Watchman Privacy’s annual Black Friday sale at escapethetechnocracy.com. Gabriel outlines current discounts, walks through the offerings in the shop, and emphasizes a shift from the podcast to the Watchman's Torch premium newsletter as the brand’s primary channel for privacy tactics and technological evasion. The episode is laden with actionable details for privacy-focused listeners, special coupon codes, and a candid pitch for the value of Watchman's Torch.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Black Friday Sale Details ([00:00]–[03:32])

• Site-wide Discounts:

  • Nearly everything on escapethetechnocracy.com is now approximately 25% off, automatically applied at checkout—no coupon necessary.
  • Stackable Additional Coupons: Subscribers to newsletters (paid or free), prior customers, and listeners of this episode receive extra coupon codes that can be used on top of the current sale.

• Bulk Purchase Incentive:

  • Orders over $500 receive an additional $100 off.

• Sale Duration:

  • The Black Friday sale runs from November 21st to December 5th.

Notable Quote:
"Everything has already been deducted, though we will be giving out additional coupons depending. If you're following our newsletters and if you follow to the end of this episode, you can use those coupons on top of the current sales, which, let's be honest, not a lot of people let you do that kind of thing." — Gabriel Custodiet [01:20]

2. Coupon Codes for Listeners & Subscribers ([02:00]–[04:45])

• Premium Newsletter Subscribers:
  • 45% off a single item (stackable).
• Past Customers:
  • 35% off coupon delivered via email.
• Free Newsletter Subscribers:
  • 25% off coupon in inbox.
• General Listener Coupon:
  • $75 off using the code 2ybyn73a at checkout.
  • Gabriel points out he will refresh or reactivate this code periodically.

Notable Quote:
"Go to escapethetechnocracy.com and add your item to the cart. And at checkout you're going to input this code to get $75 off of your order. That coupon is 2y b y n 73a." — Gabriel Custodiet [03:53]

3. The Future: Shifting Focus to Watchman’s Torch Newsletter ([04:45]–[12:38])

• The podcast will soon be suspended indefinitely; the Watchman's Torch premium newsletter is now the main product and primary source of privacy content.
• Newsletter highlights:
  • In-depth articles beyond what was discussed in the podcast.
  • Notable past topics:
    • Why Gabriel is “done with Linux laptop companies”
    • “AI was responsible for a Monero price hike”
    • Vehicle privacy foundations
    • Book recommendations, crypto reviews, and privacy tools
    • Gonzo journalism: real-life experiments and exposures in privacy tech
    • The “Neo Luddite Corner” for critical, sometimes contrarian takes

Notable Quote:
"This newsletter is becoming quickly one of the great cult classic newsletters on the Internet." — Gabriel Custodiet [07:20]

Newsletter Reviews ([07:42])

• Subscriber Feedback:
  • “I've always liked your dense style... this product is incredible in general, but it has also solved a problem for me better than I could have known was possible.”
• Reader acclaim for articles, including “the best content on Internet privacy that they have seen in a long time.”

Back Issue Access Promo ([11:00])

• Black Friday subscribers (or prior purchasers) get temporary access to all back issues.

Notable Quote:
"If you purchase Watchmen's Torch during the Black Friday period or you have previously purchased it, you can access for a limited time all of the previous issues that we have." — Gabriel Custodiet [11:27]

4. Shop Offerings and Course Highlights ([12:38]–[17:12])

• Video Courses:
  • Practical, detailed, and holistic treatments of privacy, security, crypto, and preparedness.
  • Example: AI Resistance Course
    • ~6 hours of content
    • Covers AI basics, text/coding for AI, archiving, self-protection, uncensoring and self-hosting, with a privacy and sovereignty focus.
    • Details why self-hosting isn’t always the answer and provides a range of practical options.

Notable Quote:
"We walk you through in typical Watchman privacy fashion, explain the situation, show the many different options that are available... with privacy and sovereignty as a focus, how to make the most out of these tools." — Gabriel Custodiet [15:10]

• Additional Content:
  • Crypto acceptance guides
  • Steven Harris preparedness materials
  • Private consulting (25% off possible if requested)
  • Regularly updated website with improved back end and enhanced product details

5. Community Praise & Product Reviews ([17:13]–[18:30])

• Book Review by Germ Warfare:
  • “My guide, this is an easy 5 stars for me. Technocracy is becoming more of a reality and Gabriel not only explains what is happening but also what to do about it.”
• Course Feedback:
  • Inspired a listener to finally build a Linux desktop: “Your new course has inspired me to build a desktop and finally switch from Macs to Linux. Should have all the parts in next week. Congratulations Anon.”
  • Another frequent customer:
    • “Everyone needs to learn from Gabriel and Urban Hacker. Been buying his stuff for a while and it's the best in the biz. Just purchased his security bundle. Can't wait to get through it and get many of the others. Especially the nuclear prep and South Dakota residency and shadow loadout.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |------------|-------------------|-------| | 01:20 | Gabriel Custodiet | "Everything has already been deducted, though we will be giving out additional coupons depending. If you're following our newsletters and if you follow to the end of this episode, you can use those coupons on top of the current sales, which, let's be honest, not a lot of people let you do that kind of thing." | | 03:53 | Gabriel Custodiet | "Go to escapethetechnocracy.com and add your item to the cart. And at checkout you're going to input this code to get $75 off of your order. That coupon is 2y b y n 73a." | | 07:20 | Gabriel Custodiet | "This newsletter is becoming quickly one of the great cult classic newsletters on the Internet." | | 11:27 | Gabriel Custodiet | "If you purchase Watchmen's Torch during the Black Friday period or you have previously purchased it, you can access for a limited time all of the previous issues that we have." | | 15:10 | Gabriel Custodiet | "We walk you through in typical Watchman privacy fashion, explain the situation, show the many different options that are available... with privacy and sovereignty as a focus, how to make the most out of these tools." |

Important Timestamps

• [00:00–03:32]: Overview of sale, discounts, and general site intro
• [02:00–03:53]: Specific coupon codes and how to access deeper discounts
• [04:45–11:27]: Watchman’s Torch promotion and newsletter content breakdown
• [11:27–12:38]: Special access to archival newsletter issues for Black Friday buyers
• [12:38–17:12]: Highlighted shop offerings and deep dive into "AI Resistance" course
• [17:13–18:30]: Listener testimonials and product reviews

Recap & Call-to-Action

This episode is a direct, content-rich announcement for Watchman Privacy’s Black Friday sale, with deep discounts stackable for subscribers and listeners. It emphasizes a community-centric, no-sponsor approach, and asks privacy enthusiasts to transition from the podcast to the in-depth newsletter for future updates, articles, and insights.

Action Steps:

• Visit escapethetechnocracy.com for the sale (25% off site-wide, possible $100 off $500+ orders).
• Check your inbox for personal coupon codes.
• Redeem code 2ybyn73a for $75 off your order.
• Consider subscribing to the Watchman's Torch newsletter for ongoing privacy strategies and direct access to all previous content during the sale window.