Best Info Cafe Podcasts (2025)

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Meet the Authors of Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging – The Original Book 1:15:45

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Send us a text What happens when bold, beautiful, brilliant women come together to share their stories? In this special episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast, we’re sharing a replay of our live virtual meet-and-greet celebrating the launch of Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging, the original book released in Dec. 2023. Hosted by Germ…

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The Biggest Professional Data Leak You’ve Never Heard Of (And Why It Matters) 10:10

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A massive, unsecured database exposed billions of professional records such as names, emails, job roles, work history, and more...now quietly sitting open on the internet. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we unpack how a leak this size changes the game for phishing, social engineering, and AI-powered scams, why professionals are now prime t…

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Best Sonoma Questions and End-of-Year Episode (2025) | Sonoma Podcast Guest: Bob Taylor 53:13

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Welcome to the final Sonoma Spiel Podcast episode of 2025 — we’re closing out the year, cleaning off absolutely none of our desks, and rolling straight into 2026 with a very special guest… and this time we mean it: Bob Taylor of Sonoma TV. Bob is the Executive Director of KSVY (Voices of the Valley), the nonprofit community radio + TV station right…

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The PornHub Data Exposure: What Was Leaked, Who’s at Risk, and Why It Matters Now 7:49

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A major data exposure tied to PornHub has raised serious questions about privacy, trust, and how personal information can surface in ways users never expect. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we break down what happened, why it matters beyond adult websites, and what this incident reveals about data handling in the modern internet economy. I…

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44. Paula Deming - The Doors that Open 1:01:42

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Paula Deming is an actor and creator based in Los Angeles. Paula Deming makes board game comedy videos on Youtube in her series "Things Get Dicey". Her Youtube Channel also features playthroughs, silly strategy videos, and the occasional Top 10 List. You can also find her streaming board games on her Twitch channel, being a cast member of the Golde…

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Visit California? As long as you're going to Experience Sonoma Valley, too. With Ryan Becker. 53:17

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This week Ryan Becker of Visit California is in the hot-seat for a wide-ranging, and often hilarious conversation about tourism, travel and what it really takes to promote one of the most diverse destinations in the world. We also tried to goad him into saying bad things about Florida, but he doesn't. A true gent, he. Ryan shares his journey from a…

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Holiday Blues After 50: Loneliness, Grief, and the Power of Connection 29:31

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Send us a text The holidays can magnify everything — joy, grief, loneliness, and pressure. And for many women after 50, this season can feel especially complicated. In this powerful conversation, Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with psychologist, author, podcaster, and speaker Dr. Jody Carrington to explore why loneliness feels louder during the …

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When AI Learns to Hack: OpenAI’s Warning and the Future of Cybersecurity 14:18

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Artificial intelligence is evolving fast and even the people building it are raising red flags. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we unpack OpenAI’s recent warning that upcoming AI models could pose high cybersecurity risks, including the potential to assist in zero-day exploits and advanced intrusion operations. We explore what this really …

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DECEMBER JOUNRAL CLUB - Global causes of death over the last 30 years globally - a Lancet study 11:53

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Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet. 2025 Oct 18;406(10513):1811-1872. This global analysis estimates cause-specific mortality for 292 causes across 204 countries (plus 660 subnational locations) from…

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44. Ashley Quach - What Lights You Up 1:09:14

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Ashley Quach is a playwright and radio dramatist based in Los Angeles. She is best known for her award-winning romcom podcast “Deck the Halls (with Matrimony!)”, featured in 2020 as one of the New York Times’ Fiction Podcasts to Get Lost In. Quach has written original romance for Audible and recently completed a crime serial titled Chinook with exe…

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Holiday Hackers: Why Cybercrime Spikes in December, And How to Stay Safe 13:23

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Cybercrime doesn’t take holidays off. December is one of the busiest months for hackers. In this festive special of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dig into why cyberattacks surge during the holidays, how scammers exploit online shopping hype, and why distracted employees and understaffed IT teams make the perfect storm for breaches. We also unpack the ps…

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The Holiday Hustle & the 'Gotta Go' Struggle: Understanding Urinary Incontinence After 50 52:04

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Send us a text Holiday errands, crowded stores, long lines… and not always a restroom in sight. For millions of women over 50, urinary incontinence can make the season more stressful than joyful. This encore episode revisits an important conversation with Dr. Briana Walton — pelvic health specialist, surgeon, and advocate for women’s intimate welln…

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The Psychology of Ignoring Cybersecurity: Why We Think It Won’t Happen to Us 10:30

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Why do people ignore cybersecurity until it’s too late? In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dive into the psychology behind cyber neglect, the illusion of “it won’t happen to me,” and why privacy still matters in a world where everything feels exposed. Using real data and relatable examples (including one about bathroom stalls…), we break d…

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43. Brian Abraham - Just Be Real 1:06:51

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My guest Brian Abraham is an accomplished actor who has worked across Southern CA in film, TV, and Theatre, and is about to take on his third role on Broadway! Brian is an incredible acting teacher who is passionate about the process of breaking down a script and rehearsing moments to perfection. But he really shines as an actor embodying the work.…

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Holiday Scams Targeting Older Adults | Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast 53:32

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Send us a text Holiday scams are exploding - and older adults are being targeted more than ever. In this episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast, host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with identity theft expert Eva Velasquez, President & CEO of the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) - a well-regarded national organization that p…

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When Your TV Turns Against You: The SmartTube Breach 9:03

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A major breach hits SmartTube, the popular third-party YouTube app for smart TVs and suddenly millions of living rooms may have quietly become surveillance hubs. In this episode, we break down how the malicious update happened, what the hidden malware was doing behind the scenes, and why smart TVs are quickly becoming one of the biggest cybersecuri…

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Biorobotics & Neuralink: How Tech Is Rewiring the Human Body 9:30

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In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dive into the fascinating, and slightly unsettling, world of biorobotics, where human biology meets advanced robotics and neural technology. From groundbreaking innovations like Neuralink, next-gen prosthetics, and brain-computer interfaces, to the hidden cybersecurity risks of merging technology directly…

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Natasha Davendralingam on the Death Cafe 18:26

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This episode, Anubix co-founders Dr Susie Shelmerdine and Dr Natasha Davendralingam talk about the Death Cafe - a place where people connect, and share their views, thoughts and experiences about death - an often taboo topic. We talk about the importance of open and frank conversation, how we welcome different perspectives and points of view and ho…

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The Bad Apple Latte: How One Insider Nearly Brewed a Cyber Disaster 11:17

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In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dive into the real story behind CrowdStrike’s recent insider scandal, and what it teaches us about the hidden dangers brewing inside modern companies. We break down how a “bad apple” employee allegedly leaked internal information to a notorious hacking collective, why insider threats are so hard to detect…

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What’s Cookin’, Good Lookin’? | LIVE Pre-Thanksgiving Cooking & Holiday Traditions Chat (AGG Ageless-Chatfest) 1:13:17

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Send us a text In this special LIVE episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast, we gathered a fabulous panel of women 50+ for a cozy, fun, and delightfully unpredictable pre-Thanksgiving Chatfest. It’s everything we love about sisterhood: food, stories, laughter, wisdom, and the beautiful traditions that shape our lives. We dived into: • our must…

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How Ordinary People Are Accidentally Helping Hackers Break Into Global Companies 12:00

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In this episode of Darnley's Cyber Café, Darnley exposes how everyday people around the world are unknowingly helping hackers infiltrate global companies. We break down fake remote job scams, identity laundering, and the red flags that businesses and individuals need to watch for. Learn how cybercriminals recruit ordinary citizens, why these scheme…

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Natasha Davendralingam on the After-Life Imaging Clinic (ALIC) 22:58

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This episode, Anubix co-founders Dr Susie Shelmerdine and Dr Natasha Davendralingam talk about a unique and innovative service - The After-Life Imaging Clinic. This is a place for the bereaved to talk to a radiologist about their relative / loved one's postmortem imaging, have someone explain what the cause of death means and ask the questions they…

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Love, Lies, and Data: The Risks of Online Dating 15:36

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Swipe right… but at what cost? 💔 In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, Darnley steps into the world of online dating: where romance meets algorithms and your heart isn’t the only thing on the line. From catfishing to data leaks, location exposure to emotional manipulation, we unpack the hidden cybersecurity risks behind modern love. You’ll hear …

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Winter in Wine Country: Fairmont Sonoma’s Swiss Chalets & Hot Springs Magic 52:49

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The persimmoning has begun in Sonoma Valley! Host Tim from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau kicks off this week’s Sonoma Spiel with fall fruit fever and a deep dive into Sonoma’s own winter wonderland — the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. Tim sits down with Devon Hawkins to talk geothermal hot springs, the spa “bathing ritual,” the Watsu pool, …

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How to Live Longer and Better | The Power of Ageless Aging with Maddy Dychtwald 53:37

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Send us a text Women are living longer than ever. But are we living well? In this encore episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast, longevity expert and author Maddy Dychtwald explores how women can expand not just their lifespan but their healthspan and brainspan. Co-founder of Age Wave and author of the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Wom…

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Ghosts in the Chat: The Teams Message Manipulation Flaw 7:45

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Researchers have uncovered flaws that allow Microsoft Teams messages to be manipulated, letting hackers impersonate executives, forge notifications, and alter private chats. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we explore how these vulnerabilities work, why they exist, and how to protect yourself from deception hiding behind familiar names. For…

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Crushing Medical Debt: Protect Yourself & Your Wallet with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington 48:56

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Send us a text It's a familiar scene - a barrage of medical bills seemingly taking over your life. They're the #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy in America, but they don’t have to crush you. Let’s be real - medical bills can feel completely overwhelming. They pile up fast, they’re confusing, and before you know it, you’re wondering how something mean…

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The Cybersecurity Perception Gap: Why Executives and IT Teams Don’t See Risk the Same Way 16:44

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Executives say they’re confident in their cybersecurity, but their teams aren’t so sure. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we explore the growing cybersecurity perception gap between leadership and practitioners, why it matters, how to fix it, and what it reveals about the state of cyber resilience in 2025. Tune in to uncover how confidence …

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NOVEMBER JOURNAL CLUB - Postmortem CT Angiography for fetuses and infants 15:03

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Vanhaebost J, Scholzen T, Coche E, Grabherr S. Postmortem CT Angiography of Fetuses, Infants and Children up to 12 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Decision Tree. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2025. doi: 10.1007/s00414-025-03556-5. This systematic review explores the current landscape of postmortem CT angiography (PMCTA) in …

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AI Browsers Can’t Tell Friend From Foe: Use Them at Your Own Risk 8:25

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The new wave of AI browsers: Atlas and Comet gives the promise to “think for you” while you browse. They summarize, interpret, and filter the web in real time. But what happens when the assistant inside your browser can’t tell the difference between your command and a malicious instruction coming from the page itself? In this episode of Darnley’s C…

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How to Feed 400 People in a Cave (and Other Sonoma Stories) with Chef Ari of Stella Kenwood 1:03:56

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Tim from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau sits down with chef/restaurateur Ari Weiswasser (Stella Kenwood, Glen Ellen Star, Park Avenue Catering) for a lively tour of Sonoma’s newest roundabout and the region’s food scene. What you’ll hear Why Stella Kenwood is Cal-Italian: wood-fire grill, lamb ribs, tomahawks, Denver cut House pasta program (fre…

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The Cyber Café Playbook: Safety Is a Story We Tell Ourselves 9:27

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This special Playbook episode distills the most important lessons from previous discussions — not as stories, but as rules. A framework for those who still believe digital safety is something they possess rather than something they must earn. If you think you understand the risk, start here and test that belief. Click here to send future episode re…

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Burgers, Brunch, and Mezcal Magic with Salvador Chavez of Picazo Café 1:09:26

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It’s a perfect fall day in Sonoma—made even better with a milkshake with espresso (yes, really). This week, Tim sits down with Salvador Chavez, owner of Picazo Café and founder of La Luna Mezcal, for an energetic, wide-ranging conversation about food, family, and finding your own flavor in business. Salvador shares how his family’s corner café in t…

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After 50 Insights: What We Learn About Life by Facing the End | A Conversation With a Death Doula 31:04

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Send us a text This powerful (encore) episode explores how understanding death can help us live more authentically. My guest, Alua Arthur is a certified end-of-life guide who shares gentle, eye-opening insights on letting go of fear, embracing presence, and finding peace in everyday living. It’s not about death - it’s about truly living. Alua’s boo…

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The F5 Breach: When Security Vendors Fail 9:59

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A nation-state attacker quietly lived inside F5’s network and walked away with BIG-IP source code and undisclosed vulnerability details. In this episode we pull apart why a breach of a cybersecurity company is far more dangerous than a breach of a bank or retailer — and what individuals and businesses can do to protect themselves when even the “exp…

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Europe’s Digital Tug of War: The Fight for Cyber Independence 8:17

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How independent is Europe in the digital world? Join Darnley as we explore the hidden forces, technological risks, and global influences quietly shaping Europe’s data and markets. Sometimes the greatest friend is also the most formidable obstacle. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Caf…

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Jim Emsley on Estate Planning and Avoiding Family Fall Outs! 23:52

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This episode, hosts Mark Viner and Lindsay Batty-Smith explore the often-overlooked world of estate planning through the eyes of James Emsley, founder of ELM Legal Services. From his personal journey growing up in care to building a leading UK estate planning firm, Emsley offers candid insights into wills, probate, and why so many families fall int…

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Dating After 50 - Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: a (LIVE) Podcast - Round 4 1:13:26

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Send us a text Dating after 50? It’s a whole new adventure! In this lively episode of Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: a (LIVE) Podcast, fabulous women 50+ share what it’s really like navigating today’s dating scene - from apps and meet-ups to red flags and second chances. You’ll hear from women who’ve lived it - including a widow rediscovering lov…

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Signals in the Sky: The sky isn’t safe. Your data isn’t private. 7:22

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Satellites. They orbit silently above our cities, our highways, even our homes — carrying our calls, texts, and sensitive data. But recent research has uncovered a chilling reality... many of these satellites are transmitting data completely unencrypted. In this episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we explore how ordinary signals, industrial communicat…

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Sonoma Spiel: Craft Cocktails & Community with Liz Takeuchi-Krist of The Starling Sonoma 1:07:53

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Fall in Sonoma means harvest, friends—and great drinks. Tim sits down with Liz Takeuchi-Krist, co-owner of The Starling, a beloved neighborhood cocktail bar in Sonoma, to talk about building a welcoming, safe space (yes, even for solo guests) and the magic behind a truly great drink. Liz shares her path from Chicago music venues and wine auctions t…

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Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: a (LIVE) Podcast - Round 3 1:10:35

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Send us a text We’re at it again, Luvvies! Join us for another VERY cool Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out -our third episode in this lively Friday-night series celebrating women 50+ who are redefining what it means to age boldly, beautifully, and brilliantly. In this episode, three amazing women share their ageless-aging journeys - from embracing ch…

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The Empathy Algorithm 9:33

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We explore the unsettling intersection between technology and emotion. When machines begin to understand, and imitate, human empathy. What happens to our sense of trust, vulnerability, and authenticity moving forward? Discover how artificial intelligence is learning to recognize distress, comfort users, and even mirror emotion, and why that should …

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Harvest, Homecoming & Highway 12 Winery with Paul Giusto 1:10:01

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Welcome back to The Sonoma Spiel from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau! We kick things off fresh from a festive homecoming pep rally (electric-guitar National Anthem, tractors, the works—Go Dragons!) and welcomes returning guest Paul Giusto of Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery. We talk all things Sonoma Valley harvest—why 2025 is running a little late…

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The Toy That Spied on Kids 8:53

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A new episode of Darnley’s Cyber Café is here, and it’s one you won’t want to miss. We dive into a shocking story about a familiar childhood pastime that takes an unexpected twist into the world of surveillance, privacy, and hidden risks. This isn’t just about toys, it’s about what’s happening behind the curtain in our digital world, and why parent…

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OCTOBER JOURNAL CLUB - Multimodal Forensic Approaches to Children's Homicides and Suspicious Deaths 22:28

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This month, we present the following article: Fragkou, K.; Ketsekioulafis, I.; Tousia, A.; Piagkou, M.; Bacopoulou, F.; Ferentinos, P.; Peyron, P.-A.; Baccino, E.; Martrille, L.; Papadodima, S. From Fragile Lives to Forensic Truth: Multimodal Forensic Approaches to Pediatric Homicide and Suspect Death. Diagnostics 2025, 15, 1383. https://doi.org/10…

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Living ‘Bold, Beautiful & Brilliant’ After 50: AGG Night Out: a Podcast, Round 2 1:22:17

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Send us a text It's time for another "Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: A Podcast," part of our LIVE Podcast Series, which debuted recently. And now - Round 2 of this Friday Night Affair, where phenomenal women 50+ come together to laugh, share, reflect, and celebrate life’s next chapters. In this episode, you'll meet 4 AGGs - who open up about thei…

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£5 Million Ransom. 700 Jobs Lost. One Weak Password. 8:41

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One weak password. A business older than the telephone. Hundreds of jobs lost. In this episode of Darnleys Cyber Café, Darnley examines a stunning real-world case of cybercrime that shows how even the most established organizations can fall overnight. You’ll learn how attackers exploit everyday security gaps, what happens inside a business during a…

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The Pumpkining! The Annual Pumpkin Spice Episode with Mark & Michelle 1:14:34

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You might groan when you see it, but deep down you know you love it: Pumpkin Spice Season. Born from Starbucks’ skunkworks, this cinnamon-nutmeg-allspice sensation has become a fixture in America’s culinary calendar—and Sonoma Valley is not immune. This week, Michelle Lacy and Mark Bodenhamer return to talk all things harvest, fall, and autumn—whil…

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From Hollywood to Hardware: When AI Stories Come True 17:44

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Step inside Darnleys Cyber Café for a thought-provoking journey from The Terminator’s Skynet to the eerie futures of Black Mirror. We explore how pop culture’s AI nightmares echo today’s breakthroughs and what they might mean for tomorrow. Grab a coffee, press play, and question how close fiction is to becoming your reality. Click here to send futu…

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42. Gabrielle Thomas - Championing the Fresh 1:05:46

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Gabrielle and I dish on how to be a sneaky creator and get the wheel of creativity moving so much it feels inevitable. My guest, Gabrielle Thomas, is a Director and Producer based in LA. She works across film, TV, commercials, and music videos as a digital specialist. She was the Creative Director at Alienware and an executive at Skybound Entertain…