Welcome to the Parsons Information Society Podcast Hub
Get the story behind the screen. This is where digital sovereignty, privacy-first marketing, and open-source tech meet thoughtful storytelling.
Each episode features narrated versions of our most popular articles—so you can absorb insights on data ethics, WordPress innovation, analytics alternatives, and tech independence no matter where you are.
Whether you’re commuting, building your next site, or plotting the fall of surveillance capitalism from your kitchen table… we’ve got your ears covered.
Analytics Without the Strings: Exploring Self-Hosted Alternatives to Google
Still using Google Analytics? It might be time to take your data back—without losing your insights.
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The Ethics of Independence: What Responsible Marketing Looks Like Without Surveillance
If your strategy depends on secretly watching people, is it really good marketing—or just good stalking?
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Custom Code, Custom Control: Why You Should Be Developing Your Own WordPress Plugins
If your plugin comes with a newsletter signup, three dashboard nags, and 30 features you’ll never use… it’s not really yours.
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Track Smarter, Not Creepier: Why It’s Time to Build Your Own Pixel
If your entire funnel depends on Facebook or Google’s permission to track… who really owns your business?
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Build the Machine, Be the Machine: Using WordPress Multisite to Take Back Control
Ever wished you could run an entire network of websites from one login—without selling your soul to Big Data?
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Owning the Flow: Why It’s Time to Stop Renting Your Data from Big Tech
Ever wonder who’s really in charge of your data? You handle content and design—but they own the analytics. Time to take it back.
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