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Episode Summary: Jeffrey Wheatman, a cyber risk leader, strategist, storyteller, and former VP at Gartner, joins me to talk about bridging the gap between security, risk, and business leadership. Jeffrey shares his non-traditional path into cybersecurity—from retail management to pen testing—and how he discovered that his true strength wasn’t just in doing security, but in …
Cybersecurity, food safety, and gorillas collide in this conversation with Kristin Demoranville. In this episode of Nerds That Talk Good, host Joel speaks with the founder of AnzenSage and Bytes and Bites podcast host about the intersections of OT security, AI in agriculture, and the challenge of making technical communication accessible. Kristin shares how primate behavior informs cybersecurity leadership, why the food industry is a major cyber target, and why she believes in slowing down and being mindful of what we eat. Tune in to hear how technology is shaping the future of food and security.
Episode Summary: In this high-energy episode of Nerds That Talk Good, Joel talks with Zac Hyde, a former Army Ranger, CISO, and now a powerhouse email copywriter who helps brands cut through the noise with bold, emotion-driven storytelling. Zac shares his unorthodox path from jumping out of planes to accidentally closing a $4.9M deal with …
Adam DuVander of EveryDeveloper breaks down why developer marketing should feel invisible. Learn how to earn developers’ trust, avoid BS marketing traps, and craft content that actually gets results. Plus: Why “there is no spoon” in dev marketing.
Motion Director Joel Loukus breaks down visual storytelling, creative pitches, and why technical messaging needs myth and structure. Hear insights on the Hero’s Journey, motion design for high-stakes audiences, and the art of making people care.
Chip Harris, ethical hacker and OT expert, shares his journey from rural roots to protecting critical infrastructure. Hear stories of trust, safety, and simplifying cybersecurity for real-world impact. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of crimes and injuries, which may be unsettling to some listeners.
Dr. Implausible explores empathy in tech design, the evolution of AI and robotics, and the commodification of media. Discover insights on blending art, technology, and storytelling to create impactful and engaging narratives for the future.
Tricia Howard of Akamai shares how she blends creativity and technical expertise to amplify cybersecurity research, craft authentic narratives, and connect with audiences.
In this short, solo episode, Joel Benge (finally) shares his own nerd origin story. More guest nerd interviews coming soon!
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