Global Bob Show
Global Bob who is a cyber security expert and political science hobbyist brings you a show that fuses these topics together to explain in simple terms the interaction between the two. He uses his years of experience in both the government, commercial and private sector to give a unique perspective on these topics.
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode 30 - From Public Posts to Private Profiles: The Art of Open Source Intelligence
Your digital footprint reveals far more about you than you might realize. From vacation photos that pinpoint your exact hotel to scattered social media posts that unveil your daily routines, the breadcrumbs we leave across the internet create a...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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31:33
Episode 29 - Space Race 2.0: How Starlink and StarShield Are Changing The Game
Ever wondered what happens when a tech titan like Elon Musk sets his sights on revolutionizing global communications? Buckle up as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Starlink—SpaceX's ambitious satellite network that's changing the game...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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35:12
Episode 28 - Weather Wizards: The Science and Controversy of Climate Manipulation
Weather manipulation has long been a fascinating intersection of science, politics, and controversy. From the ambitious Project Storm Fury of the 1960s, which attempted to weaken hurricanes by seeding them with silver iodide, to modern cloud se...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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32:32
Episode 27 - Strengthening Your Human Firewall: How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams
Navigating today's digital landscape requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands a vigilant "human firewall" to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated scams. With cyber attacks occurring every 39 seconds and scam operations...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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33:02
Episode 26 - Front-End Development in the Age of AI: Insights with Hello Chelly
The Global Bob Show returns after a two-year hiatus with new co-host Hello Chelly joining the crossroads of technology and politics podcast. Front-end developer Hello Chelly brings fresh expertise in AI and software development to complement Gl...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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21:27
Episode 25 - I feel the need for Internet Speed!
In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Internet delivery mediums and the speed at which they deliver. He talks about speed as in latency or round trip time and speed with regulars to band...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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41:01
Episode 24 - Zero Trust
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about Zero Trust network architecture methodology and what all it entails. He also introduces the audience to the Signal messaging application.Transcripts are automatically generated...
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29:22
Episode 23 - Classified Podcast!
In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains what the difference between the various classifications of data. He gives a real world example of a situation to illustrate what type of information could be classifi...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:55
Episode 22 - Ransomware Ready!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about ransomeware, how you can determine if you are ransomware ready and steps you can take to help reduce your chances of ransomeware.Transcripts are Automatically Generated.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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39:15
Episode 21 Def Con Hacker Homecoming!
In this episode Commander Bob reflect on all of the connections he made during Def Con 30 and gives advice to anyone attending a event of this type.Transcripts Are Automatically Generated.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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31:25
Episode 20 - Raise the Alert Level to DEF CON 30!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Def Con and some of his favorite talks and villages to attend. He gives an overview of what Def Con is all about for those that have never heard or attended the annual c...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:40
Episode 19 - History of Time Shifting Videos!
In this episode Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) takes you on a journey from the 8mm film days all the way to modern home entertainment servers. This is not legal advice so please check your local laws before you copy any movie. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:45
Episode 18 - What is Software and Source Code?
In this episode Global Bob talks about his earliest recollection of using electricity to solve problems which is essentially what a computer does. He gives a real world example of working with his dad (Herbie Varner) in the groves utilizi...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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35:01
Episode 17 - Anti-Virus Companies Do Not Write Viruses!
In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob gives some history of viruses and anti-virus companies. He also gives some very alarming stats on viruses and cyber crime.Transcripts are automatically generated.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:17
Episode 16 - Shortwave Number Stations!
In this episode Commander Bob introduces his audience to Cold War technology that is still in use today. While this technology is simple it is unbreakable if implemented properly. This information is not meant to be exact or academi...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:17
Episode 15 - Improving Your Digital Hygiene!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about why some may not know that they are actually targets in the cyber war that is being waged at this time. He talks about how to secure your online accounts in a effort to lower you victi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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35:48
Episode 14 - The Hydrogen Car Hoax
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about one of the latest Internet sensations and hoax known as the hydrogen water car. This is not the same as the hydrogen fuel cell. This is a claim that you can run a internal combus...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:25
Episode 13 - Stuxnet, Trading Bombs and Bullets for Bits and Bytes!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) tells the general story of what lead up to the development and launch of Stuxnet and how it was used to destroy Iranian centrifuges. The information for this podcast was aggregated from various so...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:50
Episode 12 - Starlink, the ultimate weapon against oppressive regimes!
In this Episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) discusses how effective Starlink can be against fighting oppressive regimes. He also discuss how Starlink works and how it can be used by the modern day war fighter.Transcripts are automat...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:19
Episode 11 - How a Zero Day Exploit is Developed!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) reflects on hackers that gave their life’s in the service of their country. He also outlines a antimony of a exploit by walking you through how he developed a ZeroDay exploit into a connected powe...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:03
Episode 10 - The DOJ Will No Longer Prosecute White Hat Hackers!
Ethical hackers and security researchers rejoice! The US Department of Justice has announced that they will not longer prosecute those that hack in good faith! In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) introduces his listeners to why peop...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:50
Episode 9 - BossWare, How Companies Spy on Employees!
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains on a high level how companies can use various methods to spy on employees. He also talks about simple ways an employee can increase their privacy while these devices are in their personal...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:57
Episode 8 - Down to The Dark Web
In this episode Global Bob talks about the other 90% of the Internet called The Dark Net. While there are may types of dark nets he focuses on The Onion Router (TOR) network, why TOR was developed and how it is currently being used to get...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:43
Episode 7 - The Future of the Internet With Web 3.0
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) introduces his audience to Web 3.0. He takes a walk down memory lane explaining the history of the Internet and the progression from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. While Web 3.0 is yet to be completely defin...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:32
Episode 6 - Your Digital Exhaust is Gold to Data Brokers
In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains how your data is collected and traded. He gives real world examples of how much your data is worth to data brokers and some shocking information on how unprotected your data really is.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:23