Originally released in July 2021

A sharp, satirical open gives way to a grounded talk on work-life balance, fair pay, and digital boundaries. We share practical routines, reflect on loss and purpose, and unpack voice cloning, spyware, and the Audacity privacy scare with a calm, evidence-led lens.

• forced pauses and the cost of always-on habits
• rage quitting, living wages, and retention signals
• family loss, gratitude, and time with intention
• voice cloning ethics, consent, and transparency
• spyware basics, social engineering, and simple defenses
• Audacity privacy update and pragmatic tool choices
• caller tips for hard stops and screen-free dinners
• prioritizing must-haves vs nice-to-haves for balance
• DME Resources scholarship focus and impact goals

Be great. Do great things. Or else. 👽

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Originally released in June 2021

We set a bold target for a $150K digital forensics scholarship, share why the first week fell short, and lay out a pragmatic plan to keep going. We also map our shift to monthly episodes, add local services, and explain why accreditation and rigorous training can’t wait.

• first-week scholarship numbers and target
• honest take on shortfalls and momentum
• career path from kitchens to forensics
• friends, donors, and coalition building
• why digital forensics needs accreditation
• equity, training, and certification quality
• new VR tour services and audio production
• move to monthly episodes with guests
• gratitude, credits, and open sharing

Be great. Do great things. 🤔🙋

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💯Originally released in April 2021

We riff on comfort tech and end up in a serious look at data, labor, and privacy. Comedy keeps it light, but the questions bite: how much convenience is worth the cost, and who pays it when systems scale.

• heated toilet seats and bidets as dignity tech
• satire of unsafe speed culture via fake microwave ad
• family Easter moments and Gonzaga jokes for texture
• guarded data centers and Facebook’s resurfaced breach
• ambient tracking of non-users across devices
• Amazon labor pressures and deflection tactics
• valuation games and the ethics of exaggeration
• environmental DNA from air and future policing
• humor, nostalgia, and a reflective sign-off
• share-and-support reminder for an ad-free show

BE GREAT. DO GREAT THINGS. 😎

PS - I borrowed the episode thumbnail from Canon about five years ago, but I can't remember which Canon.

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Originally released February 2021

We reconnect after a hard stretch, trading small-town updates, music geekery, and an honest look at grief while scanning a calmer political landscape and a sharper privacy reality. From geofence warrants to electric bikes and cheaper solar, we trace what’s changing and what to do next.

• family loss, change, and returning optimism
• Super Bowl jokes and Supercross memories
• trailer for I Am Greta and youth climate action
• impeachment context and a shift in national tone
• location tracking, data brokers, and geofence warrants
• Facebook pragmatism, VR logins, and privacy hygiene
• guitars, practice, and creative sustainability
• electric dirt bikes, EV momentum, and solar costs
• fewer platforms, clearer connection with listeners

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Originally released August, 2020

We trace how joy can crack us open, from crying at commercials to smiling through Night Moves. We swap the old rule of bottling feelings for naming them, and we invite listeners to share, support, and keep the music close.

• crying at happy moments and why it happens
• how music and memory trigger strong feelings
• the cost of bottling emotions and better self-talk
• reframing tears as data and direction
• gratitude for artists and community support

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We honor Labor Day’s history, reflect on a year off Facebook and Twitter, and unpack how persuasive technology steers attention and behavior. Between a heartfelt check-in and some comic relief, we look for better ways to connect, create, and protect our time.

• origins of Labor Day and what it honors
• why Wikipedia earns our support
• reasons for leaving Facebook and Twitter
• persuasive tech and asymmetric power
• infinite scroll, social validation, and algorithms
• personal updates on family, mood, and making time
• light banter with mom and a satirical news riff
• motorcycle ride, orchard stop, and small hacks
• experimenting with YouTube Live and comedy
• closing credits, sharing, and support links

1. The new podcast is called "The Seven Five - Part 2".
2. I was hoping to launch in January, 2026. (May be delayed to accommodate homelessness.)
3. I have no f'ing idea what I'll be doing, how often, or any of that sthi. Get over it.

OPEN INVITATION TO KICK YOUR ASS

Please know, I'm happy to be that guy now. I didn't want to be that guy, but I am in fact that guy. I suspect The Man In Black felt the same way. Never spoke with him. Anyway...

You pick 'em. Bring them to Larrykickassistan. It's a double lot. Plenty of space. Plenty of cameras. Half-assed security.

No weapons. None.

You pick 'em, but they have to be a world leader. I suggest up-to three (3). Also, Jared Kushner.

Do not expect them to come home, at least not that night.

Keep being great & doing great things, my friends.

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Originally released on May 26th, 2021

We share a candid health update, worry for a close friend, and a plan to slow down without losing momentum. The break is real, the mission stands, and we explain why cannabis, boundaries, and better systems matter to our work.

• doctor-advised reset and a real vacation
• concern for Mark’s silence and outreach to family
• use of cannabis for medicinal and recreational reasons
• managing high blood pressure without prescriptions
• apology to a neighbor after a manic episode
• grief for lost family and friends shaping purpose
• collapsing from overwork and choosing limits
• DME resources and a scholarship program to drive change
• no advertising and a community-first approach
• commitment to return with focus and honesty

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'Nuff said.

Oh, wait, I forgot. The episode image is a screenshot of MediaInfo's output for this file. Well, some of it.

Does anyone other than a forensic OR video/multimedia/photography geek read metadata? Just curious. Do you know what metadata is?

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