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Random but Memorable

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Cybersecurity
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Small Business Cybersecurity
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Small Businesses
Child Influencers
Password Management
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Digital Parenting
Cryptocurrency
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Quit Clicking Kids
World Password Day
Employee Training

A Signal and Webby award winning security podcast that you can rely on for lighthearted, practical security advice, in-depth interviews with industry experts, deep dives into data breaches, and some random but fun security games. Join cybersecurity experts and podcast hosts, Matt Davey, Michael “Roo” Fey, Anna Eastick, and Sara Teare, every other Tuesday for fun banter and cybersecurity updates.

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Anyone can build software with AI now, and millions of people are giving it a try. But when AI can spin up an app in minutes, are security risks slipping through the cracks? 👀💻 In our season finale of Random but Memorable, we dive into the promise ... more

Traveling soon? ✈️🔐 This week’s episode is your cybersecurity guide for life on the move. Learn how to keep your personal and professional data secure while navigating  airports,  public Wi-Fi, and local pickpockets.

In Crash Course, we break down ... more

In our World Password Day Special, we’re digging into credentials, identity, and authentication  — and where security is  heading next. 🔐✨

In Watchtower Weekly, we reveal how people are using AI to generate passwords… and why that might not be a gr... more

So you’ve been hacked… Now what?! 😬🔐 We all think it won’t happen to us — until it does. In this episode, we take a break from prevention and focus on the important steps to follow if the worst actually happens.

Glenn Wilkinson, cybersecurity expe... more

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Recent Guests

Gerald Auger
Cybersecurity educator and founder of Simply Cyber
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Episode: Cybersecurity tips for the modern traveler with Gerald Auger
Glenn Wilkinson
Cybersecurity Expert, Ethical Hacker, CEO and Co-Founder of Agger Labs
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Episode: What to do if you’ve been hacked (with Glenn Wilkinson)
Jamie Bartlett
Award-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net Inside the Digital Underworld; author of How to Talk to AI and How Not To
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Episode: Are you oversharing with AI? Author Jamie Bartlett has thoughts.
Deviant Olaf
Cyber security researcher, educator and physical security specialist; lockpicking and penetration testing expert
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Episode: What it takes to protect and break into data centers with Deviant Ollam
Bron Gondwana
CEO of Fastmail
Fastmail
Episode: How to spot AI-generated phishing emails with Bron Gondwana from Fastmail
Kolina Koltai
Investigator at Bellingcat focusing on digital investigations, influence operations, and online harm
Bellingcat
Episode: Everything you need to know about OSINT with Kolina Koltai from Bellingcat
Will Gardner
CEO of Childnet, a charity focused on making the Internet safer for children and young people
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Episode: AI security tips for modern families with Childnet
Simon Miller
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Erin Bury
Co-founder and CEO of Willful
Willful
Episode: Why you need a digital estate plan (and where to start) with Erin Bury | ONLINE LEGACY WILL PLANNING

Hosts

Matt Davey
Host of Random but Memorable; Chief Experience Officer, 1Password
Michael "Roo" Fey
Host of Random but Memorable; Head of Password Manager Development, 1Password
Anna Eastick
Producer behind Random but Memorable; Producer behind the show
Sara Teare
Co-founder at 1Password; Host of Random but Memorable

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Still a Great show!

    This podcast from 1Password has a lot of great security news and tips. I especially like the new help session and the talk about estate planning was a good reminder for probably almost everybody. I’ve learned a lot from this podcast!

    Per your request: I did have to search to remember how to leave a review - and found my old review (that you read on the show) Steps:

    1 Go to the Apple Podcast app on any device (even if you don’t use that player or device for typical listening)

    2 Scroll way down u... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Z3000
    United States7 months ago
  • My review on how to review! Plus a correction!

    There are 2 ways to leave a review in Apple Podcast. The most direct way to do so is to find and select the show via the “Shows” or “Recently Updated” and then scroll down the list of episodes until you see “Ratings & Reviews” (it is below the list and pictures of the hosts).

    The more roundabout way to do so is to select the episode of the show you want, then find the upper right hand corner of your screen which has 3 dots. Select that, and then select “Go to Show.” Now scroll all the way dow... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noriece
    Canada8 months ago
  • Extraterrestrial Noise or Horse Shenanigans???

    I have been a listener of Random But Memorable for a number of years and have enjoyed the show immensely.

    This season’s episodes are no different. There is a new game at the end with a great jingle… but after the jingle is finished and they start their game, the listeners are treated with something almost extraterrestrial. It sounds like a horse playing/neighing in Tin Pan Alley style. It’s eerie and it seems to be coming from Matt’s mic. Is this on purpose, or is it a conspiracy???

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noriece
    Canada8 months ago
  • More horse!

    Love the silly nonsense and delightful banter. Love that it’s a perfect escape for security professionals. PS. Not enough Roo horses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haakon dijejdie
    Norway8 months ago
  • Great show

    It’s amazing to get a podcast with all those information about general security without getting all the product placement.

    Also love those episodes on the tips of using 1Password

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J6notes
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong balance between teaching and entertainment with fun games.
Consistent quality, though some episodes skew heavily technical for non-experts.
Listener engagement is high due to approachable hosts and useful tips.
Engaging mix of security news and banter keeps topics approachable.
Guests are knowledgeable and bring practical, real-world insights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cybersecurity tips for the modern traveler with Gerald Auger
Q: How does 1Password Travel Mode help protect travelers?
Travel Mode temporarily removes not-safe-for-travel data from devices, reduces what a passerby could access, and can be toggled on/off by admins for teams, easing travel on both personal and business trips.
Cybersecurity tips for the modern traveler with Gerald Auger
Q: What stands out as the biggest security risk when traveling?
The guests discuss that the biggest risk is not just losing physical access to devices but the availability and exposure of sensitive data, accounts, and credentials when abroad, and the potential for social engineering and network-based attacks on the road.
What to do if you’ve been hacked (with Glenn Wilkinson)
Q: What are the first steps a person should take in the immediate aftermath of a hack to minimize damage?
Treat it seriously but remain calm; contain the spread by isolating affected devices, preserve evidence for investigation, assess the scope (local vs cloud, devices vs accounts), and communicate with internal stakeholders and customers using prepared playbooks and templates.
What to do if you’ve been hacked (with Glenn Wilkinson)
Q: Can you talk about some of the most common indicators that a person can look for to know if they've been hacked?
Indicators range from obvious signs like direct messages from attackers or ransom notes to subtler signals such as suspicious login attempts, unusual password resets, or compromised contacts being used to reach others; in particular, mass forwarding rules and unexpected account takeovers often reveal breaches early.
AI security tips for modern families with Childnet
Q: From your perspective, what are the everyday ways that children are already interacting with AI?
Children engage with AI through voice assistants, search results, and services like ChatGPT while also seeing AI-generated content in online games and social media.

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A security-focused show that blends timely news, practical defense tips, and in-depth expert interviews with a lighthearted, banter-driven format. Episodes span identity security, phishing and AI-powered threats, OSINT, physical security, estate planning for digital assets, and high-profile breaches, often paired with interactive segments and games. A notable strength is balancing accessible explanations with deep dives from industry practitioners and researchers, while maintaining an approachable, entertaining tone that keeps security topics engaging for a broad audience.

The show frequently features guests from top security teams, journalism, and policy groups, offering actionable takeaways for defenders and leaders alike. Its blend of pr... more

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7. Will Gardner
8. Simon Miller

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