Best CCT Podcasts (2025)

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CCT 250: Vulnerability Assessments and Network Scanning and the CISSP (D6.2.1) 39:54

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Send us a text Vulnerability assessments serve as the frontline defense against cybersecurity threats, yet many professionals struggle to understand the terminology and methodologies that make them effective. In this comprehensive episode, we demystify the critical components of vulnerability management that every security practitioner should maste…

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Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: SpaceTEC’s New Center and the Role of CCT Certification 27:08

12d ago27:08

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On this episode, Kyle Jordan and Steve Kane join the podcast to discuss some updates on SpaceTEC® Partners' new Florida training facility and its role in preparing the next generation of composite technicians. Kyle is the director of certifications for the ACMA and Steve is the executive director of SpaceTEC® Partners. SpaceTEC® Partners offers Aer…

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Discussing Hexcel's Role in JetZero's Revolutionary All Wing Body Aircraft Design 19:33

1h ago19:33

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On this episode, Justin Hamilton of Hexcel will share some of the latest news regarding their partnership with JetZero to qualify composite materials for a new "all-wing” design aircraft demonstrator. They are advancing this partnership through the FAA’s Fueling Aviation's Sustainable Transition (FAST) program, qualifying composite materials for Je…

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Ops Brief 054: Daily Drop - 3 June 2025 (The Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Clown Fiesta - Now with Bonus AI Paranoia!) 19:58

7h ago19:58

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the “Daily Drop,” where Jared breaks down the chaos disguised as a defense budget. We’re talking about a $1 trillion spendathon featuring: cutting cybersecurity staff during peak cyber threat season, trying to mass-produce drones in 24 hours with foreign parts we don’t make, and senior leaders treating A…

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Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design 19:03

11h ago19:03

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the AI generated UWS CCT's Research podcast. This episode highlights "Guidelines for Immersive Serious Games Design" by our PhD student Luke Beveridge. Published at IEEE SKIMA 2025, this paper presents over 100 universal design guidelines for immersive serious games (ISG). Based on a thematic analysis of literature, it aims …

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Ops Brief 053: Daily Drop - 2 June 2025 (We’re Not Winning in Africa & Space Is a Mess) 15:55

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Send us a text In this chaotic return to the Daily Drop, Jared barrels through a no-holds-barred rundown of DOD chaos, diplomatic double-speak, and the ongoing clown show in space. The Pentagon’s trying to win hearts and minds in Somalia with airstrikes, Space Force is low-key getting circled by Russian sats, and we’re hoping AI can save Indopaycom…

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Ep 477: Special Tactics Officer & Combat Control School Commander - Lt Col Rylan Tanner 1:04:11

1d ago1:04:11

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Send us a text Some dudes show up shredded with swagger. Others show up ready to grind. Rylan Tanner showed up both — and still had to bleed for it. In this brutally honest episode, Aaron and Jared break down the rise, stall, and redemption of one of the most talked-about Special Warfare candidates to come through the prep pipeline. You’ll hear abo…

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VR and Deafness: The Emergence of Virtual Reality Sign Language 17:17

3d ago17:17

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Welcome to the first UWS CCT AI podcast from the University of the West of Scotland Creative Computing Technologies Research Group. This first episode examines recent research from our undergraduate student Lara McIntyre's paper "A User Study on Deaf Individuals in VR Social Spaces - The Emergence of the VR Sign Language" published at the IEEE SKIM…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 53: "Recruiters Are Liars and My Son’s a Little Angel” – The Delusional Parent Episode 57:25

4d ago57:25

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast, where sarcasm is a love language and tough love is free. In this episode, Aaron, Trent, and Peaches go full scorched earth on the real MVPs of military recruiting… overbearing parents. You know the type—rolling into recruiter offices like it’s a job interview at Deloitte, trying to “negotiate” …

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Ep 476: Smart Intel Guy? There’s Only One—And He’s Charlie Faint! 1:02:28

4d ago1:02:28

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Send us a text Let’s get one thing straight—Charlie Faint isn’t just an intel officer. He’s the intel officer that made it through JSOC, the 160th, and now West Point without once becoming a PowerPoint nerd with security clearance delusions. In this episode, we dig into his warrior-scholar journey—from nearly drowning in a flight suit during select…

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CCT 249: Practice CISSP Questions - De-provisioning and Role Definitions (Domain 5.5.2-3) 19:10

5d ago19:10

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Send us a text Ransomware attacks are surging at an alarming rate - a Scottish non-profit recently reported a 100% increase year-over-year, with fraud cases expected to exceed $33 million. Even more concerning, businesses report feeling less resilient against these threats than in previous years. As cybersecurity professionals, we have a responsibi…

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Interview with Mark Stiving, Author of Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices 35:10

8d ago35:10

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This week, Mark Stiving joins us on the podcast. Mark is the author of the recent book Selling Value: How to Win More Deals at Higher Prices. In the last 25 years, Mark has consulted, trained and/or coached hundreds of companies, including Cisco, Procter and Gamble, Grimes Aerospace, Splunk, and Crowdstrike. Today, he works regularly with PE firms,…

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CT 248: Implementing Authentication Systems (SAML, OpenID, ODIC, Kerberos, RADIUS/TACACS+) - Domain 5.6 34:21

8d ago34:21

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Send us a text Navigating the complex landscape of authentication frameworks is essential for any cybersecurity professional, especially those preparing for the CISSP exam. This deep-dive episode unravels the intricate world of authentication systems that protect our digital identities across multiple platforms and services. We begin by examining O…

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Ep 475: Live Reaction of Thunderbirds on Netflix 1:29:59

9d ago1:29:59

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Send us a text It started with jokes about zippers and tight flight suits—and somehow ended with tears, respect, and emotional damage. In this episode, Jared and Aaron go full live-reaction mode to Netflix’s Thunderbirds documentary, expecting to roast some high-speed sky dancers… but end up with a full-blown redemption arc, complete with G-locks, …

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Ops Brief 052: Daily Drop - 24 May 2025 (F-47 Upgrades...ALREADY?!) 19:53

10d ago19:53

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Send us a text Today’s drop is brought to you by… anger, caffeine, and one last damn slot for the Operator Training Summit. Jared’s back with a full-frontal assault on the newest batch of DoD clownery: airframes that are being “upgraded” before they even exist, moving programs that still don’t move anything, and bonus cuts that would make a finance…

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Ep 474: Why the Air Force Can’t Budget or Tailor a Damn Uniform 53:18

11d ago53:18

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Send us a text Welcome back, peasants. In this spicy no-ads-needed episode, the Ones Ready crew tears into the mind-numbing chaos that is the DoD’s budgeting incompetence. From canceled bonuses to SkillBridge chaos and the eternal mystery of why military uniforms fit nobody, this is your front-row seat to the clown show that is Pentagon-level “plan…

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Ops Brief 051: Daily Drop - 22 May 2025 (PCS Meltdowns, Drone Strikes & Budget Lies) 15:25

12d ago15:25

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Send us a text If today’s Pentagon brief were a movie, it’d be a dark comedy with no budget and a glitchy drone trying to play hero. Jared returns with another savage rundown of everything broken in military bureaucracy—from the $18B PCS debacle to the Air Force accidentally playing bumper cars with drones mid-flight. We’re talking Space Force fund…

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CCT 247: Mastering Access Controls - From Biometrics to Administrative Policies (CISSP Domain 4) 18:34

12d ago18:34

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Send us a text A shocking incident in Spain recently left 60% of the country's power grid dark in less than five seconds. Was it a cyber attack? The jury's still out, but this real-world event perfectly illustrates why understanding access controls and security mechanisms is critical for today's cybersecurity professionals. Sean Gerber, despite bat…

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Ops Brief 050: Daily Drop - 21 May 2025 (Golden Dome, Qatari Jets & CYBERCOM) 18:42

14d ago18:42

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Send us a text Strap in, kids—this episode is a buffet of DoD chaos, spicy geopolitical moves, and “WTF are we even doing?” headlines. Jared unleashes on everything from the sketchiest Air Force One replacement idea ever (thanks, Qatar) to Golden Dome missile pipe dreams and the absolute circus that is Cyber Command’s latest identity crisis. We’re …

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Ops Brief 049: Daily Drop - 20 May 2025 (Bonus Cuts & PCS Chao) 21:05

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Send us a text In this extended Daily Drop, Jared unleashes a tactical nuke of sarcasm on the Pentagon’s parade of WTF decisions. From billion-dollar contracts imploding to Airmen stuck in retirement limbo, it’s clear nobody’s steering this defense dumpster fire. Cyber Command wants to be SOCOM now (because that worked so well before), troops can’t…

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Episode 129 - Little Lung Problems w/Nate Brown 1:07:36

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Wet or dry. Air in or out. Reactive or obstructive. The possibilities may seem endless when treating the pediatric patient with undifferentiated respiratory distress. It is confounded by the fact that pediatrics are outside the comfort zone of many novice critical care transport providers. In this podcast episode, neonatal/pediatric specialist Nate…

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CCT Vendor 03: From Bomb Loader to Hacker - A Journey in Cybersecurity with Clint Steven (Phycyx.com) 43:28

14d ago43:28

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Send us a text What happens when a former Air Force weapons loader transforms into a cybersecurity expert? Clint Stevens from Physics joins us to share his remarkable journey through military intelligence, special operations support, and cyber warfare before founding his own security consultancy. This conversation peels back the layers of cybersecu…

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CCT 246: CISSP Training - Secure Communication Protocols (Domain 4.1.3) 32:35

15d ago32:35

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Send us a text Cybersecurity professionals need a solid understanding of secure communication protocols, not just for exam success but for real-world implementation. This episode unpacks the essential protocols covered in CISSP Domain 4.1.3, providing clear explanations of how each works and when to use them. We begin with a timely discussion of th…

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Ep 473: Paralyzed to Podium: Drew Outstanding’s Savage Comeback Against the Vax Mandate Nightmare 1:04:14

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Send us a text Buckle up, Ones Ready fam, because this episode is a gut-punch of raw truth and unrelenting grit. We’re sitting down with Drew Outstanding (@drewoutstanding on X), a badass Army vet who went from slinging Applebee’s two-for-20s to slaying in Iraq, only to get sucker-punched by the DOD’s “safe and effective” COVID vaccine mandate. Spo…

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Sneak PeekMBRS 52: DEI Drama, Budget Cuts & Tesla Nazis? 1:04:56

16d ago1:04:56

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Ones Ready Podcast—where we break down the latest military clown show for your entertainment. Today, we’re talking about how DEI scrubbing went off the rails, the insane amount of Pentagon budget waste, and why owning a Tesla apparently makes you a Nazi now. 💥 DEI Data Dump: – The Pentagon is scrubbing the interne…

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Ep 472: The Air Force Just Ghosted Your Bonus and Retirement Plans 9:39

18d ago9:39

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Send us a text In this high-velocity “WTF is happening?” episode of the Ones Ready podcast, Jared pulls no punches breaking down the latest Pentagon finance dumpster fire—because apparently, the Air Force’s solution to a budget shortfall is to hit pause on YOUR retirement and nuke the Selective Retention Bonus mid-fiscal year. Classic. We’re talkin…

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Ops Brief 048: Daily Drop - 16 May 2025 (Bonuses Canceled & Budgets Busted) 22:24

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Send us a text May 16’s Daily Drop is here, and it’s a clinic in chaos. Jared dives headfirst into a flaming pile of Air Force mismanagement, with everything from canceled retention bonuses to space-based missile defense initiatives nobody budgeted for. We’re talking about the Pentagon quietly prepping to boot transgender service members, the DoD a…

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Discussing a New 3D-Printing Method That Enables Color-Changing, Stress-Responsive Materials 20:30

18d ago20:30

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On this episode, Professor Shu Yang and Alicia Ng of the University of Pennsylvania join me on the podcast to discuss their latest research work. Their team has successfully developed a cutting-edge method to 3D print cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs), opening the door to dynamic, color-changing materials that can respond to mechanical …

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Ep 471: Recon, Rage, & Real Talk With James Sisco 1:05:52

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Send us a text Strap in, degenerates. In this brutally honest, no-holds-barred episode of Ones Ready, we sit down with Recon Marine, The War Journal author, intelligence community insider, and potential future Ambassador to Afghanistan—James. Freakin’ Sisco. This isn’t your average “rah-rah” war story episode. Sisco takes us deep into the grit and …

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Ops Brief 047: Daily Drop - 15 May 2025 (Air Force Axes Bonuses While Ducks Shoot Down Jets) 18:26

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Send us a text In today's savage May 15th Daily Drop, Jared delivers a glorious roast of Air Force bureaucracy, tone-deaf budgeting, and defense priorities so backwards you'd think they were developed by a Magic 8 Ball. Retention bonuses? Gone. Your SRB? Vamoosed. But hey, at least the Pentagon hired a guy from Uber to help us with hypersonics and …

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CCT 245: Practice CISSP Questions - Hashing - Ensuring Message Authenticity with the CISSP (D3.6) 19:25

19d ago19:25

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Send us a text Security regulations are changing dramatically in response to major breaches, and the implications for cybersecurity professionals are profound. Sean Gerber kicks off this episode with a career announcement, sharing his transition to independent consulting after 13 years with his previous employer—a move that highlights the evolving …

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Ops Brief 046: Daily Drop - 14 May 2025 (Border Bills and AI Thrills) 18:22

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Send us a text Buckle up, patriots. In this episode of Ones Ready, Jared delivers your May 14th intel drop with a healthy dose of snark, sarcasm, and sheer disbelief. From raiding facility repair budgets to secure the border (bye-bye, AC in Vegas) to an AI tool that’s definitely not Ultron (yet), we hit the military’s greatest hits of misplaced pri…

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Ops Brief 045: Daily Drop - 13 May 2025 (Budget Cuts and Bobsleds) 26:57

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Send us a text Today’s Ones Ready daily drop is live, chaotic, and absolutely unfiltered. Peaches is back with the May 13th Pentagon dumpster fire, bringing you face-to-face with the DoD’s awkward puberty phase—complete with budget panic, stop-loss PTSD flashbacks, anti-satellite power moves, and the government realizing maybe it should let junior …

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EP 5: Jon Young of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council Of Carpenters 36:01

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In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jon Young, newly appointed Political Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. With nearly 30 years of experience in the labor movement and public service, Jon shares his powerful journey from working construction in Camden to leading policy for one of the most influent…

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Ops Brief 044: Daily Drop - 12 May 2025 (DEI's Out, Drones Get Cruise Missiles, & We’re Still Roasting Cannon AFB) 20:42

22d ago20:42

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Send us a text Buckle up. In this flaming hot Ones Ready drop, Peaches unloads on the latest Air Force news like it’s target practice. From the Pentagon’s DEI purge to putting cruise missiles on MQ-9s (because why not?), we’re diving deep into the bureaucratic chaos of the DoD’s week. We question why the hell an OA-1K would carry a cruise missile, …

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CCT 244: Cybersecurity Foundations - Message Integrity and Authentication (CISSP Domain 3.6) 31:17

22d ago31:17

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Send us a text Ever wondered how your sensitive messages stay secure in an increasingly dangerous digital landscape? The answer lies in message integrity controls, digital signatures, and certificate validation – the core components of modern cybersecurity we tackle in this episode. We begin with a timely breakdown of Microsoft's recent security br…

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Ep 470: From AF Security Forces to FBI - Endex Archery's Jay Joins Us! 56:49

22d ago56:49

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Send us a text In this epic Ones Ready episode, we sit down with Jay from Endex Archery, whose resume reads like a military fever dream: SERE drop, Security Forces, Combat Arms, OSI Agent, tier-one special mission unit… and then casually slides into the FBI. This man literally said “nah” to survival school and then sprinted straight into a career t…

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Building a Student-Led Theatre Program at Ayala Theatre Company 45:40

23d ago45:40

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Send us a text What happens when a teacher trusts students to create theatrical magic? In this captivating conversation from Ayala High School's drama department, we discover how one unexpected career twist transformed English teacher Madeline Sherritt into a theater director who puts students firmly in the driver's seat. Technical Director Aiden K…

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AFSPECWAR Q&A Live Stream - Late Night Love with Aaron 1:03:27

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Send us a text Just a quick hitter answering all your AFSPECWAR questions In this conversation, Aaron discusses various topics related to the Air Force, including the current state of the Air Force amidst budget cuts, the enduring demand for special operations forces, and the importance of military brotherhood. He reflects on a recent retirement ev…

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Ep 469: What Does Special Reconnaissance Do? 20:32

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Send us a text You’ve asked. We’ve avoided. But today? We answer. In this no-holds-barred, caffeine-fueled episode, Aaron and Trent finally break down what Special Reconnaissance (SR) actually does—why it exists, why it’s not just “Air Force Marine Recon,” and why anyone trying to say “but SEALs can do that” needs to go touch grass. Trent—who liter…

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Ops Brief 043: Daily Drop - 9 May 2025 (Space Thrusters, Trans Discharges & Gen X Cage Fights) 22:25

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Send us a text In today’s Daily Drop, Peaches wades through 20+ pages of Pentagon memos so you don’t have to—and the headlines are as wild as you’d expect. From the DoD accelerating AI and electronic warfare for SOF teams (because robot war is here), to the Pentagon trying to fire every transgender troop in 30 days (seriously), it’s another day in …

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Ep 468: Self-Help is Dead...Fierce Empathy Is In – with David Waldy 1:20:04

25d ago1:20:04

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Send us a text Guess what? You don’t need another Instagram quote about "manifesting your dream life." You need a personal revolution. This week on Ones Ready, we bring in the savage soul surgeon himself — David Waldy, the Fierce Empathy Coach — to rip your excuses straight out by the roots and hand you a shovel to dig your way out of mediocrity. W…

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Ops Brief 042: Daily Drop - 8 May 2025 (Audit Failures, AI Hallucinations & Border Cyber Strikes) 13:05

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Send us a text Welcome to the May 8th Daily Drop, where Peaches breaks down another round of Pentagon chaos with his signature sarcasm. On today’s menu: the DoD admits it probably won’t pass an audit… for at least another 3 years (LOL), military daycares struggle with child abuse reporting (yikes), and the Pentagon’s cyber warriors are apparently f…

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CCT 243: Practice CISSP Questions - Information and Asset Handling Requirements (Domain 2.2) 24:50

26d ago24:50

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Send us a text What happens when a security professional falls victim to malicious AI? The consequences can be devastating, as demonstrated by our analysis of a recent high-profile breach where a Disney security engineer downloaded AI-generated artwork containing hidden malware. This sophisticated attack led to the theft of 1.1 terabytes of sensiti…

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Ops Brief 041: Daily Drop - 6 May 2025 (Fewer Generals & the Space Force Identity Crisis) 14:21

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Send us a text In today’s Daily Drop, Jared serves up the Pentagon’s latest budget clowns and bureaucratic “wins” with his usual spicy commentary. First up: the Defense Secretary is finally chopping some four-star generals—because apparently you don’t need that many bosses to lose wars. Meanwhile, the Air Force is overhauling basic training again (…

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Bending The Spoon: 3 on the Edge Festival 23:25

29d ago23:25

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Send us a text How often do audiences get to experience a play directed by its own playwright? In this enlightening episode of Steps to the Stage, we take you behind the scenes of "Bending the Spoon," part of Chino Community Theatre's Three on the Edge Festival, where writer-director Ken Lay brings his own creation to life. The play centers on a th…

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Ops Brief 040: Daily Drop - 5 May 2025 (Boneyard F-16s & Untethered Spacewalks) 13:39

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Send us a text Today’s Ones Ready Daily Drop is packed tighter than the Pentagon’s missing budget. Jared breaks down how the DoD is basically playing Jenga with defense funding, while the Air Force quietly raids the Boneyard for junkyard F-16s to prop up Ukraine’s air force. Meanwhile, the Space Force is out here casually “dogfighting” Chinese sate…

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CCT 242: CISSP and Information and Asset Handling Requirements (Domain 2.2) 49:41

29d ago49:41

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Send us a text Four million people affected by a single data breach. Let that sink in. This sobering reality frames today's deep dive into Domain 2 of the CISSP exam: Asset Security. As cybersecurity professionals, understanding how to establish proper information and asset handling requirements isn't just academic—it's essential for preventing exa…

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Ep 467: Whistleblower Matt Cubbler vs. The SEAL Murder Coverup 1:24:23

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Send us a text You thought the official stories were safe? Think again. This week, Ones Ready goes nuclear with Matt Cubbler — Army veteran, retired cop, and the man Special Operations would really prefer you ignore. We dive into why Matt’s been dubbed the “SEAL Killer” (spoiler: it’s not because he stormed a compound) and how decades of government…

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Ops Brief 039: Daily Drop - 2 May 2025 (Stray Dogs and Space Force Special Ops...LFG!) 13:45

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Send us a text Welcome to the May 2nd Daily Drop, where Jared breaks down the absolute fever dream that is today’s Air Force memo—everything from piano-burning ceremonies to Space Force launching a special operations element (yes, you read that right). This episode’s a rollercoaster through military bureaucracy, geopolitical chaos, and some straigh…

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