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The Social-Engineer Podcast

Social-Engineer, LLC
Social Engineering
Cybersecurity
Leadership
Music
Vishing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Smishing
Emotional Well-Being
Impersonation
Senses
Trauma Bonding
Empathy
Open Source Intelligence
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Engagement
Cyber Security
Mind-Body Connection
Emotional Health
Pain Management

The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks

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Today we are joined by Todd Bertsch. Todd is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the Spark Framework—a system rooted in neuroscience and behavioral psychology that focuses on building resilience, leadership clarity, and sustainabl... more

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today's episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie discuss decision fatigue—how making too many choices throughout ... more

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Josten Pena for an in-depth discussion on cognitive biases and their impact on cybersecurity. Together, they explore how inherent mental shortcuts can inc... more

In this episode, Chris Hadnagy is joined by Jacob Ward, a veteran technology journalist who has reported for NBC News, Al Jazeera, CNN, and PBS, and previously served as editor-in-chief of Popular Science. Jacob is the author of The Loop: How AI Is C... more

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Josten Pena
Human risk analyst with a background in OSINT investigations and adversarial simulations
Social-Engineer LLC
Episode: Ep. 341 - The Security Awareness Series - Cognitive Bias in InfoSec with Josten Pena
Jacob Ward
Long-time technology journalist and author
O-Media Network
Episode: Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Rosa Rowles
Human risk analyst
Episode: Ep. 337 - Security Awareness Series - Using Social Engineering on Yourself with Rosa Rowles
Mitchell Osmond
Leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation Podcast, focused on helping high-performing men find success in their personal and professional lives.
Dad Nation Podcast
Episode: Ep. 336 - Human Element Series - Helping Successful Leaders with Mitchell Osmond
Christie Hudson
Resident travel expert and head of global PR for hotels.com
hotels.com
Episode: Ep. 334 - The 4th Monday Series - Travel Hacks and Tips with Christie Hudson
Toby Wright
An online coach and personal trainer passionate about mental health, blending evidence-based training with a focus on mindset.
Episode: Ep. 332 - Human Element Series - Health, Fitness and Mindset with Toby Wright
Dr. Elizabeth Moses
Emergency veterinarian at Veterinary Emergency Group in South Tampa, specializing in client education and common pet emergencies
Veterinary Emergency Group
Episode: Ep. 330 - The 4th Monday Series - Is Your Pet In Pain? with Dr. Liz Moses
Michelle Li
A leader with expertise in healthcare, tech, and public sector, involved in improving operational efficiencies.
Social-Engineer LLC
Episode: Ep. 329 - Security Awareness Series - Mistakes, AI and Empathy: Being a Powerful Leader with Michelle Li
Tanya Van Cott
New York-based architect and educator whose work explores how design and storytelling can drive social change.
Episode: Ep. 328 - Human Element Series - Empathy Communication and Storytelling with Tanya Van Cott

Hosts

Chris Hadnagy
CEO and founder of Social-Engineer LLC and related initiatives; host with extensive experience interviewing security and psychology experts.
Dr. Abbie Morono
Director of Education at Social Engineer, Behavioral Scientist, expert in trust and non-verbal communication; often co-host on series focused on psychology and security.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Show notes

    Literally one of the only podcasts to have DETAILED show notes and all links and a breakdown of what’s being talked about. That’s probably why I started listening

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gameplayer👱🏼‍♀️
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Normally the podcast is good , very interesting and helpful, this time I have to say it was mostly bulls... Alcohol in no amount what so ever is healthy for the body. And usage instructions in the US are written by layers and do not indicate health risks, it indicates the stupid reasons people Sue companies. These topics are aljust examples which were at least misleading.l

    Podcast Addict
    1
    nicox.org
    a year ago
  • Mediocre at best

    Mediocre at best

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tombot82
    Australiaa year ago
  • Excellent coverage in security awareness and social engineering

    Latest interview with Ganesh Krishnan was excellent. His suggestions on building a positive security awareness were most applicable if you're tryng to create a sustainable program. His book recommendation of "Think Like a Rocket Scientist" was very interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Audience...
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Huge Fan of SE

    Love what you guys do and stand for. I’ve been a fan since 2019 and episode 210 was amazing. It inspired me to write a review, buy the book sapiens, and download the app. My close friends and family tell me I have a way with people and I’ve never encountered before they talk about your podcast all the time and I believe that I would make a great SE. I’m coming to the end of a 20 year USCG career. How would one be able to get involved in this field?

    Thank You please keep up the hard work

    Marco

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marisol Panganiba
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

- Consistently praise for security awareness coverage and practical, applicable insights.
- Mixed feedback on pacing and format variability; many find the content informative and engaging.
- Long-time listeners enjoy the depth of interviews and willingness to cover broad topics beyond pure security.
- Excellent show notes with detailed links and episode breakdowns are highly valued by listeners.
- Appreciation for real-world personal stories and hands-on guidance, with requests for more focused segments.
- Some negative feedback about audio quality in older episodes; overall appreciation for strong guest lineups.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Q: What books would you recommend that everyone needs to read?
One of them is 'Addiction by Design' by Natasha Dow Schull, which examines machine gambling and its impact on satisfaction in the brain.
Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Q: Do you have any mentors that really molded and shaped who you are today?
I grew up the son of two very formative people in my life intellectually, my father and my mother, who influenced my worldview.
Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Q: What's the best place for them to locate you?
I do a daily podcast and newsletter at theripcurrent.com.
Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Q: How did you get, I mean, your resume is quite eclectic and across the board, but what led you to the path you're in right now?
The unifying theme was typically how are things designed, and how does that wind up telling us something about ourselves and the society we're building.
Ep. 340 - The Human Element Series - Is AI Changing Human Behavior with Jacob Ward
Q: Jacob, welcome to the show.
Thank you so much for having me. I really appreciate it.

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A security-focused show that centers on human behavior, communication, and cognitive science to understand how social engineering works and how to defend against it. Across episodes, the conversations frequently explore how biases, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics affect security outcomes, with guests ranging from human risk analysts to technology journalists, educators, and practitioners in psychology, travel, healthcare, and leadership. The format consistently emphasizes practical takeaways, real-world applications, and hands-on insights for improving awareness, defense strategies, and communication in high-stakes environments. Noteworthy elements include a recurring emphasis on the human element in cybersecurity, interviews wi... more

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2. Jacob Ward
3. Rosa Rowles
4. Mitchell Osmond
5. Christie Hudson
6. Toby Wright
7. Dr. Elizabeth Moses
8. Michelle Li

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