Best Technical Writing Tips Podcasts (2025)

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

Play Pause

4d ago1:23:31

1:23:31

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 …

1
Make analytics ready for your SEO to be able to track data effectively - with Priya Verma 18:13

5d ago18:13

18:13

Priya Verma shares the importance of making analytics ready for your SEO to be able to track data effectively. Talking points include: How do you make analytics ready for your SEO? Why does this let you track data more effectively? What software do you use? What data should be used in GA4? Metrics and dimensions How do you use this data elsewhere? …

1
S6E3 Beyond Documentation: Building Knowledge Systems for AI 43:46

5d ago43:46

43:46

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 …

1
73 | You're Not Behind: Returning to Your Voice After a Break From Singing 18:10

7d ago18:10

18:10

Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?” You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just neede…

1
The Nine Essential Git Commands You Need to Know When Working With Git 20:24

10d ago20:24

20:24

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…

1
Episode 140: Crit Research Lab Update & Client-Side Tricks Galore 57:41

11d ago57:41

57:41

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 …

1
Kate sounds off on docs as an act of service 20:39

12d ago20:39

20:39

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…

1
There's never been a better time to bridge any gaps between SEO and brand marketing - Christian Rigg 19:46

12d ago19:46

19:46

Christian Rigg shares why there's never been a better time to bridge any gaps between SEO and brand marketing. Talking points include: What are some typical gaps between SEO and brand marketing in a strategy? How do you prioritise what needs to be done? Who should be responsible for this? How does an SEO work more closely with brand? How can these …

1
S6E2 Resume Robots and Chatbot Interviews: Surviving the AI Hiring Maze 53:22

12d ago53:22

53:22

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…

1
72 | Singing as an Act of Freedom: A Call to Courage 24:49

14d ago24:49

24:49

If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free. In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet. We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth? Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you. Whether you're a longtime singer or someon…

1
Do you prefer using Git on the command-line or with a GUI? 17:28

14d ago17:28

17:28

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…

1
S6E1 Empowering Technical Writers Through Agentic AI: A Conversation with Manny Silva 53:57

17d ago53:57

53:57

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…

1
Episode 139: James Kettle - Pwning in Prod & How to do Web Security Research 2:21:51

18d ago2:21:51

2:21:51

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…

1
Don’t Just Say ‘Click Here’ 5:09

19d ago5:09

5:09

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…

1
Start building your brand authority and direct audience relationships now - with John Iwuozor 19:06

19d ago19:06

19:06

John Iwuozor shares the importance of starting to build your brand authority and direct audience relationships now. Talking points include: Why is brand authority so important? Why are direct audience relationships so important? Why does brand recognition get you cited in AI answers? Why does this keep you top-of-mind when traffic from search decli…

1
71 | Breaking the Silence: Finding Your Voice Beyond Creative Blocks 22:19

21d ago22:19

22:19

Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment. Wheth…

1
Episode 138: Caido Tools and Workflows 22:39

25d ago22:39

22:39

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…

1
Yoga wisdom for technical writers with Sarah Walker 51:03

26d ago51:03

51:03

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…

1
Use Conversational SEO and Query Data Clustering via machine learning - with Konrad Szymaniak 16:37

26d ago16:37

16:37

Konrad Szymaniak shares the importance of using conversational SEO and query data clustering via machine learning. Talking points include: What is Conversational SEO & Query Data Clustering? Why is machine learning key? What do we want to achieve from this? What software do you use? What type of businesses should be doing this? How is this changing…

1
70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters 15:49

28d ago15:49

15:49

If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing. When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being. But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, so…

1
Episode 137: How We Do AI-Assisted Whitebox Review, New CSPT Gadgets, and Tools from SLCyber 49:09

1M ago49:09

49:09

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…

1
Combining SEO and CRO and growing collaboration between these functions - with Ninsiima Rukandema 15:07

1M ago15:07

15:07

Ninsiima Rukandema shares the importance of combining SEO and CRO and growing collaboration between these functions. Talking points include: What do you mean by combining SEO and CRO? What can SEO do for CRO and what can CRO do for SEO? What does this mean in practice? How do you measure the impact of doing this? How do you sell the value of this t…

1
69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression 21:13

1M ago21:13

21:13

Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music? Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how…

1
Episode 136: Hacking Cluely, AI Prod Sec, and How To Not Get Sued with Jack Cable 50:53

1M ago50:53

50:53

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…

1
Kate sounds off on cognitive capital and learning 21:38

1M ago21:38

21:38

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…

1
Create content that AI can't create - with Tom Rawle 16:18

1M ago16:18

16:18

Tom Rawle shares the importance of creating content that AI can't create. Build relevant, informative, unique, authentic content for on-page and off-page SEO that can't be replicated. Talking points include: What kind of content can humans create that AI can’t? How do you create unique content? How do you create authentic content? What do you mean …

1
68 | Feel Like a Fraud as a Vocalist? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome & How to Keep Making Music 23:59

1M ago23:59

23:59

Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer? If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone. It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, rec…

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

2M ago1:26:21

1:26:21

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…

1
Learn to write better content instead of relying on AI - with Will Slater 17:17

2M ago17:17

17:17

Will Slater shares that it's essential to learn to write better content instead of relying on AI. Talking points include: Why shouldn’t AI be relied upon to write content? What content needs to be written by humans? What does good human-written content look like structurally and why is that different to AI? How do you compete with the volume that A…

1
67 | The Secret to Growing Your Confidence (or Finding it Again) as a Singer 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back? Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound? Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice? Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to …

1
Empathy advocacy: Designing docs for all emotional states with Ryan Macklin 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

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…

1
All Generative AI tools rely on traditional search results to answer questions - with James Hocking 17:29

2M ago17:29

17:29

James Hocking shares that all Generative AI tools rely on traditional search results to answer questions, and most (Google excluded) rely on Bing for web search. Discussion points include: Why do AI tools rely on Bing? What do we been to rank on Bing? What specifically do we need to do differently to rank in AI results? What information does Copilo…

1
66 | Out of Practice? 5 Truths About Getting Your Voice Back After a Singing Hiatus 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again. Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time. Before you even think about which vocal w…

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

2M ago1:53:35

1:53:35

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…

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

2M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

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…

1
In 2025, your best SEO edge is joining communities - with Erin Simmons 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

In this episode Erin Simmons shares that in 2025, your best SEO edge is joining communities — they give you the real language of your audience for better content and earn you trust that fuels brand visibility across search and AI. Discussion points include: Why are communities so important? How do you know the right communities you should be intera…

1
65 | Your Voice Isn't Lost. 4 Ways to Reconnect With Your Voice & Start Singing Again 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again. That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music. In this episode, I lay ou…

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

2M ago1:49:32

1:49:32

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…

1
Kate sounds off on “good” documentation 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

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…

1
Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs - with Simone de Palma 25:18

2M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode Simone de Palma shares 3 key tips... 1) Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs to chase visibility over clicks. 2) Act like an Analyst and explore opportunities with the Google Merchant Centre. 3) Use your technical skills to double down on structured data implementation…

1
64 | Ready to Express Yourself Freely as a Singer? How Vocal Improvisation Can Help You Get There 16:19

2M ago16:19

16:19

Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’ Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself? Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’v…

1
Episode 131: SL Cyber Writeups, Bug Bounty Metastrategy, and Orphaned Github Commits 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

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…

1
It's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity - Greg Heilers 19:23

3M ago19:23

19:23

Greg Heilers shares that it's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity. Talking points include: Why is building a brand so important for SEO in 2025? Why is this likely to be just as important in the future? In relation to SEO, what do you have to do to build a successful online brand? What are the specific SEO …

1
63 | Dreaming of Writing, Singing & Performing Your Own Songs? 3 Things You Actually Need First 18:51

3M ago18:51

18:51

Today we’re talking about what you actually need to make music as a singer songwriter. Before you are actually out there living the dream ~ whatever form that takes for you, whether it’s singing at a local open mic night or touring with a band or recording your songs or creating for the sake of creating, expressing yourself, or simply making someth…

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

3M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

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 …

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

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

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…

1
The Yin and Yang of SEO: being human in an AI-driven world - with Kerstin Reichert 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

Kerstin Reichert discusses the importance of the Yin and Yang of SEO - being human in an AI-driven world. Talking points include: How do you stay human in an AI-driven world? What do you mean by an AI-driven world? You recommend using AI to quickly scale - what does that look like? How do you use AI to enhance processes? How do you use AI to produc…

1
62 | Afraid the Neighbors Might Hear You Singing? 10 Reasons You Should Sing Anyway 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

Ever stopped yourself from practicing singing because you worry about what the neighbors (or the people who live with you) might think? Ever found yourself “whisper singing” because you’re afraid of singing full voice? (“What if someone heard me singing?”) If being heard is something you are yearning for but something you’re afraid of at the same t…

1
227. Postpartum Update: Food, Fitness, Faith, Mental Health & More 25:31

3M ago25:31

25:31

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…

1
Episode 129: Is this how Bug Bounty Ends? 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

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…