Best Wading Kit Podcasts (2025)

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Antiques Cozy Mystery - The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun 45:11

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A former crime reporter stumbles into a thriving antiques underworld in this cozy mystery featuring cats—a startlingly warm and vivid portrait of a culture we know well.By Antiques Freaks

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Ch. 54 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 17:33

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“Do you know anything of yonder fire?” “Yes: I do know it is a fire.” Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patreon.…

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Kissing Balls 32:28

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Our most blasphemous episode yet! Learn all about the Christmas mistletoe decorating tradition that is definitely Victorian, probably Georgian, and almost certainly not medieval.By Antiques Freaks

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Antiques Fraud: Gone with the Wind Lamps 34:34

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An alternative to the more practical kerosene hurricane lamps—and more properly called parlour lamps or chamber lamps—it’ll take more than a stiff breeze to knock these 19th century marvels over. But what are they, really? And where did they come from? Who sent them? What do they want? Plus, Dee’s true feelings on Fenton.…

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From Pre-Law to FLARE: How Josh Stroschein Became Google's Malware Analyst 39:38

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Josh Stroschein — aka The Cyber Yeti — a former professor turned reverse engineer now working on one of the largest malware analysis teams in the world. Josh shares his unconventional path through .NET development, credit card processing security, and academia before landi…

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Ch. 53 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 26:24

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Our friends Abracadaniel and Jon (from our Magic: the Gathering episode!) rejoin us for a thrilling chapter which the author claims will contain THE DESTRUCTION OF SIR FRANCIS VARNEY'S HOUSE BY FIRE. —THE ARRIVAL OF THE MILITARY, AND A SECOND MOB. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original…

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Building Zero Trust Tools: Inside ThreatLocker with Product Manager Yuriy Tsibere 36:28

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome Yuriy Tsibere, Product Manager at ThreatLocker, for a behind-the-scenes look at how security products actually get built. Yuriy's path to cybersecurity started in Ukraine, where he worked in telecom during sophisticated APT campaigns that lasted over a year. Now at ThreatL…

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Kit-Cat Clocks 20:06

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The tail twitches and the eyes slide side-to-side as time slips by… Join us for a dip into the wild and wonderful world of mid-century kitsch with Kit-Cat Clocks!By Antiques Freaks

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Cyber Insurance Explained: What Blue Teams Need to Know Before an Incident 32:54

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From teaching AP art history to brokering cyber insurance deals. 🎓➡️🛡️ In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Andy Runyan from Yukon to break down everything blue teamers need to know about cyber insurance — before an incident happens. Andy shares his unconventional journey from fourth-generation educator and b…

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Ch. 52 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 34:45

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Our friend Tarra (who is definitely not a vampire) returns to tackle the fifty-second chapter of Varney the Vampire, wherein the chapter title promises The Interview Between the Mob and Sir Francis Varney, the Mysterious Disappearance, and the Wine Cellars. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like th…

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Building Forensics Tools That Last | Brian Carrier (Autopsy, Sleuth Kit) 31:40

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Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Brian Carrier, the creator of Sleuth Kit and Autopsy, two of the most widely used digital forensics tools in the world. They dig into how Brian got his start in the early days of computer forensics, how open source shaped his career, and what he’s building now with Cyber Triage. From stories about government …

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The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910) 26:55

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How does advice to incoming university students fare after over a hundred years? (Content Warning for irreverent discussion of historical hazing deaths.)By Antiques Freaks

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Balancing Education and Real-World Cybersecurity with a SOC Analyst Student 31:50

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason and co-host discuss their experiences and challenges in cybersecurity, along with guest Victoria, a student and SOC analyst at UNLV. The conversation covers the complexities of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and compares academic learning with real-world applications. Victoria shares…

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Wade Whimsies 36:08

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“Furthermore, the circus strongman must be destroyed.” - Cato the Elder, probably.By Antiques Freaks

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Ch. 51 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 11:28

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The attack upon the vampyre's house, the story of the attack, the forcing of the doors, and the struggle! Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), che…

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From Help Desk to SOC: How KevTech Broke Into Cybersecurity Without Certs 29:40

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What happens when you go from fixing executives’ laptops at Goldman Sachs to defending against cyber threats in a SOC? In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Kevin Apolinario — better known as KevTech — to unpack his journey from IT support to cybersecurity analyst, all without a single certification. Kev…

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Micro Machines 31:08

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Maximize your car-per-car with our macro episode on Micro Machines!By Antiques Freaks

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Detection Engineering Tutorial: Cloud Security, Kubernetes Logging & SOC Career Path 34:44

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with JB, a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer working in detection engineering. JB shares his journey from SOC analyst to detection engineer, diving deep into the challenges of cloud-native security, Kubernetes logging, and building a sustainable career in cybersecurity. What We Cover: What detection engi…

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The Marital Rating Scale - Wife Edition (1930) 27:38

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What did it take to be a good wife by the standards of 1930s America, as set forth by George W. Crane (Ph.D., M.D.), cofounder of the Scientific Marriage Foundation? Does an Antiques Freak pass the test? Tune in to find out! (And thanks to Sahrall on the Patron exclusive Antiques Freaks Friends Discord for the full and complete quiz!)…

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Hands-On Defense: Markus Schober on DFIR, Labs, and Building Better Blue Teamers 30:31

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Markus Schober, founder of Blue Cape Security, to talk all things digital forensics, incident response (DFIR), and why hands-on training beats theory every time. We dig into: 🔹 The hidden value of building your own cyber range 🔹 How IR pros train using real attacks (and wh…

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Ch. 50 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 13:10

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A cunning plan is crafted and foiled in this, the fiftieth chapter of Varney the Vampire! Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a hundred more chapters (literally), check out our Patre…

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Mason Jars and Ball Jars 44:37

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Not just for hipster cold brew. Not just for farmhouse chic. There is so much more to Mason and the Ball Brothers. Tune in to learn all.By Antiques Freaks

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Ch. 49 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 30:49

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Our friend Olivia rejoins us for another thrilling chapter of Varney the Vampire! Check out Olivia's short speculative fiction, novels, and essays at ofcieri.com Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instan…

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Cyber Threat Intelligence for Blue Teams with Jordan Kalm (Morado COO) 32:50

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From Army recon missions to building Morado, COO Jordan Kalm reveals how military intelligence tactics translate into modern cyber threat intelligence. In this Simply Defensive episode, Josh Mason and Wade Wells dive into what really works for blue teams and SOC analysts — and what’s just noise. 👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to turn raw intel into …

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Cocaine Wine and Bovril with the Pope 38:14

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Just a quick lil dip into the history of Victorian medicine. What could go wrong?By Antiques Freaks

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How a Detective Became the Ginger Hacker: SOC Life, Job Hunts & Blue Team Wisdom 36:02

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From the streets to the SOC. 💻 In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells talk with Andrew Crotty — aka Ginger Hacker. A former detective turned Tier 3 SOC analyst and Army reservist, Andrew shares his journey into cyber, the struggles of breaking in, and the lessons he’s learned (including the rookie mistake that accidentally d…

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The Marital Rating Scale - Husband Edition (1930s) 39:40

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What did it take to be a good husband by the standards of 1930s America, as set forth by George W. Crane (Ph.D., M.D.), cofounder of the Scientific Marriage Foundation? Does an Antiques Freak pass the test? Tune in to find out! (And thanks to Sahrall on the Patron exclusive Antiques Freaks Friends Discord for finding the full and complete quiz!)…

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Automating the Blue Team | Kevin Mata (Swimlane) on SOAR & AI in Cybersecurity 32:43

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Automation is changing the way defenders work. In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with Kevin Mata, Director of Cloud Operations at Swimlane, to talk about his journey from flipping burgers at In-N-Out to flipping SOC alerts with automation, SOAR, and AI. Kevin shares how he got started in cybersecurity, how Swimlane helps Blue Teams s…

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Ch. 48 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 52:31

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Our friend James Wake returns to tackle yet another chapter in the hefty tome of Varney the Vampire - The Stake and the Dead Body. Varney the Vampire is a genuine penny dreadful, read aloud one chapter per week just like the original Victorian working class audience would do for the authentic 1840s coffeehouse experience. To instantly unlock over a…

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Inside Hack Defender Academy: Gamified Malware Training for Blue Teamers 29:27

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Ready to level up your defensive cybersecurity skills? In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Dan Regalado and Belem — the founders of Hack Defender Academy — to explore how they’re using CTF-style challenges, real malware cases, and gamification to prepare the next generation of defenders. 💡 We cover: Why gami…

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Enamelware 26:59

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Enamel where? Enamel here! This week we renew our feud with Martha Stewart and discuss everything there is to know about this trendy and oft-reproduced form of metal and glass design.By Antiques Freaks

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Antiques Cozy Mystery - The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun 45:11

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Ch. 54 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 17:33

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Kissing Balls 32:28

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Antiques Fraud: Gone with the Wind Lamps 34:34

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From Pre-Law to FLARE: How Josh Stroschein Became Google's Malware Analyst 39:38

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Ch. 53 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 26:24

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Building Zero Trust Tools: Inside ThreatLocker with Product Manager Yuriy Tsibere 36:28

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Kit-Cat Clocks 20:06

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Cyber Insurance Explained: What Blue Teams Need to Know Before an Incident 32:54

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Ch. 52 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 34:45

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Building Forensics Tools That Last | Brian Carrier (Autopsy, Sleuth Kit) 31:40

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The College Freshman’s Don't Book (1910) 26:55

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Balancing Education and Real-World Cybersecurity with a SOC Analyst Student 31:50

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Wade Whimsies 36:08

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Ch. 51 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 11:28

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From Help Desk to SOC: How KevTech Broke Into Cybersecurity Without Certs 29:40

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Micro Machines 31:08

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Detection Engineering Tutorial: Cloud Security, Kubernetes Logging & SOC Career Path 34:44

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The Marital Rating Scale - Wife Edition (1930) 27:38

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Hands-On Defense: Markus Schober on DFIR, Labs, and Building Better Blue Teamers 30:31

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Ch. 50 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 13:10

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Mason Jars and Ball Jars 44:37

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Ch. 49 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 30:49

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Cyber Threat Intelligence for Blue Teams with Jordan Kalm (Morado COO) 32:50

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Cocaine Wine and Bovril with the Pope 38:14

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How a Detective Became the Ginger Hacker: SOC Life, Job Hunts & Blue Team Wisdom 36:02

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The Marital Rating Scale - Husband Edition (1930s) 39:40

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Automating the Blue Team | Kevin Mata (Swimlane) on SOAR & AI in Cybersecurity 32:43

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Ch. 48 - Varney the Vampire, or, The Feast of Blood (1845) 52:31

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Inside Hack Defender Academy: Gamified Malware Training for Blue Teamers 29:27

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Enamelware 26:59