Best Technical Writing Tips Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 148: MCP Hacking Guide 32:26

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Episode 148: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin gives us a crash course on Model Context Protocol. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ===…

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Kate sounds off on small things and repairs 20:18

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In this solo episode, Kate talks about her latest content update progress. She also reflects on Dennis Dawson’s interview (S3:E22), the ways she’s already using Dennis's tips, and the power of doing small things or repairs to affect larger change. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigatio…

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Episode 147: Stupid Simple Hacking Workflow Tips 58:48

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Episode 147: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're talking tips and tricks that help us in hacking that we really should’ve learned sooner. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shoutout to YTCracker for the …

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Episode 146: Hacking Horror Stories 1:50:38

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Episode 146: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Joseph, and Brandyn all sit down to celebrate the spooky season by swapping their scariest bug stories. From frightening fails and firings to hacks with chilling and critical consequences. Grab your flashlight and a blanket for this one! Follow us on twitter at: https://…

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Humor and visuals in technical writing with Dennis Dawson 52:48

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In this episode, I talk with Dennis Dawson, a technical writer with 40 years of experience who creates the sketchnotes for Write the Docs talks. We talk about how humor and visual elements can make documentation more engaging and memorable, the science behind why graphics help information stick in long-term memory, practical tools and techniques fo…

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Episode 145: Gr3pme's Secret: Bug Bounty Note Taking Methodology 28:17

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Episode 145: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Brandyn lets us in on some of his notetaking tips, including his Templates, Threat Modeling, and ways he uses notes to help with collaboration. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@critical…

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Neurodiversity at Work: The Power of Grace and Space 13:55

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In this episode, Patricia Regier, from Regier Education Inc., explores the hidden superpowers of neurodivergent minds and how Grace, Space & Safe create truly inclusive environments for learning and work. The episode begins with a short introduction from Patricia, explaining how this conversation was created — using Google Notebook LM to generate a…

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Episode 144: Google’s Top AI Hackers: Busfactor and Monke 52:40

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Episode 144: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph is joined by Vitor Falcão and Ciarán Cotter to discuss their success at the recent Mexico LHE, as well as their journey and routines in fulltime hacking. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback he…

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Kate sounds off on beliefs and maintenance work 19:23

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti’s interview (S3:E20) and the ways exploring models like his Seven-Action Documentation model have helped her interrogate her own beliefs about tech writing, the benefits of self-knowledge in becoming a better writer, and the way…

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Episode 143: New Cohost + Client-Side Gadgets, LHE Meta — Instant Global Admin in Entra! 1:04:23

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Episode 143: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin brings Brandyn back to announce him as our newest co-host. We chat about recent LHE experiences, and then break down some news. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingp…

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S6E5: Smart metatagging tips for a path to AI-ready content 52:55

29d ago52:55

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We unpack how structured content and metadata make AI useful, reliable, and traceable across complex organizations. Regina and Max join us to connect strategy and tech, from RAG fundamentals to governance that bridges silos and boosts trust. Some highlights: How to define AI readiness Making metadata part of authoring, not an afterthought Why compo…

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Git Merge and Rebase. Plus Interactive Rebasing and Why It's Not So Scary. 16:38

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Episode 142: Gr3pme's Full-Time Hunting Journey Update, Insane AI research, And Some Light News 54:50

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Growing as a technical writer in the AI era with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti 53:18

1M ago53:18

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In this episode, I talk with Fabrizio Ferri-Benedetti about moving beyond strictly following documentation frameworks to embrace strategic thinking, his Seven-Action Documentation model that prioritizes user needs over content types, and how technical writers can grow and adapt in the AI era while positioning themselves as essential strategic partn…

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S6E4 Audio Synthesis in AI: Breaking Down Barriers 49:19

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Manny graces our show once more to share insights on audio synthesis, a technology that has evolved far beyond robotic voices into sophisticated AI systems. It has made documentation more accessible and enhanced technical communication workflows. Manny and I discuss practical applications, implementation strategies, and ethical considerations for i…

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Episode 141: Hacking the Pod - Google Docs 0-day & React CreateElement Exploits with Nick Copi (7urb0) 1:23:31

2M ago1:23:31

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Episode 141: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin sits down with Nick Copi to talk about CSPT, React, CSS Injections and how Nick hacked the pod. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shoutout to YTCracker …

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S6E3 Beyond Documentation: Building Knowledge Systems for AI 43:46

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What happens when AI meets technical writing? It's not the end of the profession—it's an evolution that opens exciting new possibilities for skilled communicators. Kartika Raman, Lead Technical Writer at Salesforce, shares her journey from database administration to technical writing and now to the cutting edge of AI content creation. She explains …

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The Nine Essential Git Commands You Need to Know When Working With Git 20:24

2M ago20:24

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In this episode, I share with you the nine essential commands that you need to know to get started working with Git. It starts off with git init and git clone and finishes up with git fetch and git pull. Admittedly, this episode is targeted at users who are newer to Git. But, even if you're a more seasoned user, there might be something in this epi…

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Episode 140: Crit Research Lab Update & Client-Side Tricks Galore 57:41

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Episode 140: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph give an update from The Crit Research Lab, as well as some writeups on postMessage vulnerabilities, Cookie Chaos, and more. Follow us on X at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Send us feedback at [email protected] Shoutout …

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Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service 20:39

2M ago20:39

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sarah Walker’s interview (S3:E18) and the concepts of Asteya, giving great service, and going the extra mile. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that we rolled out in De…

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S6E2 Resume Robots and Chatbot Interviews: Surviving the AI Hiring Maze 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Jack Molisani returns to discuss how technical communication careers are evolving with generative AI. He shares practical advice for navigating the changing landscape with pro tips in this era of resume robots and chatbot interviews, while emphasizing that human expertise remains irreplaceable. A resume should be a personal communication from you t…

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Do you prefer using Git on the command-line or with a GUI? 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Do you prefer using Git on the command-line or with a GUI? That's what I'm keen to find out in this episode of the podcast. Why? Because I’m an avid Git command-line user, and have been for over 10 years! But, recently, I’ve been experimenting with some of the GUI tools available for Git to see if if I’m missing out on anything, and how the experie…

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S6E1 Empowering Technical Writers Through Agentic AI: A Conversation with Manny Silva 53:57

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Kicking off our season, Manny Silva discusses how agentic AI is transforming technical documentation workflows and explains why human expertise remains essential despite technological advancements. AI agents are tools that extend our capabilities rather than replace technical writers' core skills. Learn why! Some takeaways from this interesting dis…

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Episode 139: James Kettle - Pwning in Prod & How to do Web Security Research 2:21:51

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Episode 139: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin finally sits down with the great James Kettle to talk about HTTP Proxys, metagaming research, avoiding burnout, and why HTTP/1.1 must die! Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@critic…

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Don’t Just Say ‘Click Here’ 5:09

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Don’t Just Say ‘Click Here’: Accessibility Tips for Trainers & Facilitators Discover practical accessibility and inclusion tips for live training, online facilitation, and self-directed learning. Patricia Regier shares why it’s important to avoid “click here,” how to describe steps clearly, pace your sessions, and design tutorials that work for all…

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Episode 138: Caido Tools and Workflows 22:39

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Episode 138: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast We’re talking Caido tools and workflows. Justin gives us a list of some of the Caido tools that have caught his interest, as well as how he’s using them. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: inf…

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Yoga wisdom for technical writers with Sarah Walker 51:03

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In this episode, I talk with Sarah Walker, a technical writer and yoga instructor, about how yoga principles like establishing foundations, respecting people’s time, and embracing practice over perfection can transform your approach to technical writing and help you create more mindful, user-centered documentation. Sarah and I discuss her path into…

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Episode 137: How We Do AI-Assisted Whitebox Review, New CSPT Gadgets, and Tools from SLCyber 49:09

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Episode 137: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin Gardner and Joseph Thacker reunite to talk about AI Hacking Assistants, CSPT and cache deception, and a bunch of tools like ch.at, Slice, Ebka, and more. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback he…

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Episode 136: Hacking Cluely, AI Prod Sec, and How To Not Get Sued with Jack Cable 50:53

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Episode 136: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Joseph Thacker sits down with Jack Cable to get the scoop on a significant bug in Cluely’s desktop application, as well as the resulting drama. They also talk about Jack’s background in government cybersecurity initiatives, and the legal risks faced by security researchers. Fol…

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Kate sounds off on cognitive capital and learning 21:38

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Manny Silva’s interview (S3:E14), Ryan Macklin’s interview (S3:E16), and Liz Argall’s interview (S3:E13) and the importance of learning even when we don’t have explicit reasons to do so. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledg…

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Episode 135: Akamai's Ryan Barnett on WAFs, Unicode Confusables, and Triage Stories 1:26:21

3M ago1:26:21

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Episode 135: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin sits down with Ryan Barnett for a deep dive on WAFs. We also recap his Exploiting Unicode Normalization talk from DEFCON, and get his perspective on bug hunting from his time at Akamai. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel…

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Empathy advocacy: Designing docs for all emotional states with Ryan Macklin 50:45

3M ago50:45

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Learn how Ryan Macklin's "empathy advocacy" framework helps you design documentation that works for users in all emotional states (e.g. anxious, frustrated, exhausted, and curious/distractible) rather than assuming everyone comes to your docs in a perfect state of clarity. Ryan and I discuss his unique path into technical writing, starting from his…

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Episode 134: XBOW - AI Hacking Agent and Human in the Loop with Diego Djurado 1:53:35

3M ago1:53:35

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Episode 134: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Diego Djurado to give us the scoop on XBOW. We cover a little about its architecture and approach to hunting, the challenges with hallucinations, and the future of AI in the BB landscape. Diego also shares some of his own hacking journey and successes in the Amba…

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Episode 133: Building Hacker Communities - Bug Bounty Village, getDisclosed, and the LHE Squad 1:16:12

3M ago1:16:12

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Episode 133: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Harley and Ari from H1 to talk some about community management roles within Bug Bounty, as well as discuss the evolution of Bug Bounty Village at DEFCON, and what they’ve got in store this year. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and…

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Episode 132: Archive Testing Methodology with Mathias Karlsson 1:49:32

4M ago1:49:32

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Episode 132: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Justin Gardner is joined by Mathias Karlsson to discuss vulnerabilities associated with archives. They talk about his new tool, Archive Alchemist, and explore topics like the significance of Unicode paths, symlinks, and TAR before they end up talking about Charsets again.. Foll…

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Kate sounds off on “good” documentation 23:32

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Nick Graziade’s interview (S3:E12) and Liz Argall’s interview (S3:E13) and the ways these interviews highlight some elements of “good” docs experiences. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigat…

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Episode 131: SL Cyber Writeups, Bug Bounty Metastrategy, and Orphaned Github Commits 50:36

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Episode 131: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're covering Christmas in July with several banger articles from Searchlight Cyber, as well as covering things like Raycast for Windows, Third-Person prompting, and touch on the recent McDonalds Leak Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggesti…

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Episode 130: Minecraft Hacks to Google Hacking Star - Valentino 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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Episode 130: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin is joined by Valentino, who shares his journey from hacking Minecraft to becoming a Google hunter. He talks us through several bugs, including an HTML Sanitizer bypass and .NET deserialization, and highlights the hyper creative approaches he tends to employ. Follow us on …

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Docs as Tests: Keeping documentation resilient to product changes with Manny Silva 1:03:11

4M ago1:03:11

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In this episode, I'm talking with Manny Silva, a technical writer who created the "Docs as Tests" concept name and the open-source tool Doc Detective. We discuss how to automatically test your documentation for accuracy, why customer reports of broken docs are actually failed tests, and practical ways to implement automated documentation testing re…

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227. Postpartum Update: Food, Fitness, Faith, Mental Health & More 25:31

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At nine weeks postpartum I thought I would share how my #postpartum journey has looked, what I learned along the way, tie in some research of course and give you tips and tricks from my personal experience. I watched so many videos on tik tok and YT before giving birth to learn about what I needed PP so I felt that an episode like this could be ver…

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Episode 129: Is this how Bug Bounty Ends? 36:14

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Episode 129: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we chat about the future of hack bots and human-AI collaboration, the challenges posed by tokenization, and the need for cybersecurity professionals to adapt to the evolving landscape of hacking in the age of AI Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas an…

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Episode 128: New Research in Blind SSRF and Self-XSS, and How to Architect Source-code Review AI Bots 58:06

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Episode 128: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talking Blind SSRF and Self-XSS, as well as Reversing massive minified JS with AI and a wild Google Logo Ligature Bug Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shou…

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Connecting permaculture and documentation with Liz Argall 45:52

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In this episode, I’m talking with Liz Argall, a writer I connected with at Write the Docs Portland 2025. We talk about working on open source projects, developing good qualitative metrics, her work with a permaculture nonprofit in Uganda, and the ways that being interviewed by a technical writer can make hidden expertise shine. Liz and I presented …

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226. Over 40 & Plantbased: Are you Getting Enough Protein? 19:46

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In this episode we discuss the protein craze and needs for women over 40 years old. From hormones, to metabolism and loss of muscle mass we review why they recommend upping protein amounts, what the science has to say and if you can hit your target with plants. I give examples of plant protein to incorporate, how you could set up a day on your plat…

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Episode 127: Drama, PDF as JS Chaos, Bounty Profile Apps, And More 1:07:25

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Episode 127: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we address some recent bug bounty controversy before jumping into a slew of news items Follow us on X Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! Today's Sponsor: Adobe ====== This Week In Bug Bounty ====== Hackers Guide to Google dorking YesWeCaido New Dojo Challenge Sma…

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Episode 126: Hacking AI Series: Vulnus ex Machina - Part 3 38:32

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Episode 126: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we wrap up Rez0’s AI miniseries ‘Vulnus Ex Machina’. Part 3 includes a showcase of AI Vulns that Rez0 himself has found, and how much they paid out. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@cri…

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Documentation as a creative endeavor with Nick Graziade 50:17

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In this episode, I'm talking with Nick Graziade, a technical writer and musician who approaches documentation as a creative endeavor. We explore how his early fascination with Lego instructions and synthesizer manuals shaped his philosophy that technical writing doesn't have to be dry or boring, but can be passionate and innovative work that adapts…

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Episode 125: How to Win Live Hacking Events 47:04

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Episode 125: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin shares insights on how to succeed at live hacking events. We cover pre-event preparations, challenges of collaboration, on-site strategies, and the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset throughout the entire process. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcas…

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Episode 124: Bug Bounty Lifestyle = Less Hacking Time? 45:26

6M ago45:26

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Episode 124: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph cover some news from around the community, hitting on Joseph’s Anthropic safety testing, Justin’s guest appearance on For Crying Out Cloud, and several fascinating tweets. Then they have a quick Full-time Bug Bounty check-in. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.…

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Kate sounds off on Write the Docs 26:51

6M ago26:51

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sue Brandt’s interview (S3:E10) and on the Write the Docs Portland 2025 conference. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in December. I updated an add…