Global Bob

Global Bob Show

Global Bob who is a cyber security expert and political science hobbyist brings you a show that fuses these topics together to explain in simple terms the interaction between the two. He uses his years of experience in both the government, commercial and private sector to give a unique perspective on these topics.

Author

Global Bob

Category

Technology

Podcast website

www.globalbobshow.com

Latest episode

Jul 24, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 30 - From Public Posts to Private Profiles: The Art of Open Source Intelligence 24.07.2025

Send a text Your digital footprint reveals far more about you than you might realize. From vacation photos that pinpoint your exact hotel to scattered social media posts that unveil your daily routines, the breadcrumbs we leave across the internet create a comprehensive map of our lives for anyone who knows how to read them. This week, we dive into the fascinating world of Open Source Intelligence...

Episode 29 - Space Race 2.0: How Starlink and StarShield Are Changing The Game 17.07.2025

Send a text Ever wondered what happens when a tech titan like Elon Musk sets his sights on revolutionizing global communications? Buckle up as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Starlink—SpaceX's ambitious satellite network that's changing the game for internet connectivity and military operations worldwide. We break down how these remarkable low Earth orbit satellites are transf...

Episode 28 - Weather Wizards: The Science and Controversy of Climate Manipulation 10.07.2025

Send a text Weather manipulation has long been a fascinating intersection of science, politics, and controversy. From the ambitious Project Storm Fury of the 1960s, which attempted to weaken hurricanes by seeding them with silver iodide, to modern cloud seeding operations across the American West, humans have persistently sought ways to control the skies above. We dive deep into the science behind...

Episode 27 - Strengthening Your Human Firewall: How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams 03.07.2025

Send a text Navigating today's digital landscape requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands a vigilant "human firewall" to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated scams. With cyber attacks occurring every 39 seconds and scam operations projected to reach a staggering $12 trillion by 2025, understanding these threats has never been more crucial. The landscape of...

Episode 26 - Front-End Development in the Age of AI: Insights with Hello Chelly 26.06.2025

Send a text The Global Bob Show returns after a two-year hiatus with new co-host Hello Chelly joining the crossroads of technology and politics podcast. Front-end developer Hello Chelly brings fresh expertise in AI and software development to complement Global Bob's technological insights. • Front-end developers create everything users see on websites and apps including buttons, logins, and v...

Episode 25 - I feel the need for Internet Speed! 20.09.2022

Send a text In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Internet delivery mediums and the speed at which they deliver.  He talks about speed as in latency or round trip time and speed with regulars to bandwidth and why you may not need that super charged 1gig or 2 gig connection. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 24 - Zero Trust 13.09.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about Zero Trust network architecture methodology and what all it entails.  He also introduces the audience to the Signal messaging application. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 23 - Classified Podcast! 31.08.2022

Send a text In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains what the difference between the various classifications of data.  He gives a real world example of a situation to illustrate what type of information could be classified for a farming operation.  All of the information is unclassified and can be found on various accredited sources. Transcripts are automatically gen...

Episode 22 - Ransomware Ready! 23.08.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about ransomeware, how you can determine if you are ransomware ready and steps you can take to help reduce your chances of ransomeware. Transcripts are Automatically Generated.

Episode 21 Def Con Hacker Homecoming! 16.08.2022

Send a text In this episode Commander Bob reflect on all of the connections he made during Def Con 30 and gives advice to anyone attending a event of this type. Transcripts Are Automatically Generated.

Episode 20 - Raise the Alert Level to DEF CON 30! 09.08.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Def Con and some of his favorite talks and villages to attend.  He gives an overview of what Def Con is all about for those that have never heard or attended the annual conference in Las Vegas Nevada. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 19 - History of Time Shifting Videos! 02.08.2022

Send a text In this episode Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) takes you on a journey from the 8mm film days all the way to modern home entertainment servers.  This is not legal advice so please check your local laws before you copy any movie. Don’t be a pirate be a good person! Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 18 - What is Software and Source Code? 26.07.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob talks about his earliest recollection of using electricity to solve problems which is essentially what a computer does.  He gives a real world example of working with his dad (Herbie Varner) in the groves utilizing rudimentary industrial control systems to irrigate and fertilize Citrus Groves. Transcripts are automatically generated.  Music is licensed from S...

Episode 17 - Anti-Virus Companies Do Not Write Viruses! 19.07.2022

Send a text In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob gives some history of viruses and anti-virus companies.  He also gives some very alarming stats on viruses and cyber crime. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 16 - Shortwave Number Stations! 05.07.2022

Send a text In this episode Commander Bob introduces his audience to Cold War technology that is still in use today.  While this technology is simple it is unbreakable if implemented properly.  This information is not meant to be exact or academic it is a collection of knowledge that Global Bob has acquired from various news outlets and online research. Transcripts are automatically generated.  

Episode 15 - Improving Your Digital Hygiene! 28.06.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about why some may not know that they are actually targets in the cyber war that is being waged at this time.  He talks about how to secure your online accounts in a effort to lower you victim potential.  He uses FaceBook as an example of  the setting you should look at changing and the security measures one can deploy.  While FaceBook is...

Episode 14 - The Hydrogen Car Hoax 21.06.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about one of the latest Internet sensations and hoax known as the hydrogen water car.  This is not the same as the hydrogen fuel cell.  This is a claim that you can run a internal combustion engine on water by using a system that splits the water in to hydrogen and oxygen.  He explains the complexities of this in simple terms and at a hig...

Episode 13 - Stuxnet, Trading Bombs and Bullets for Bits and Bytes! 13.06.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) tells the general story of what lead up to the development and launch of Stuxnet and how it was used to destroy Iranian centrifuges.  The information for this podcast was aggregated from various sources online and the accuracy may vary due to the fact that the actors behind Stuxnet have not publicly acknowledged the existence of Stuxnet or took...

Episode 12 - Starlink, the ultimate weapon against oppressive regimes! 06.06.2022

Send a text In this Episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) discusses how effective Starlink can be against fighting oppressive regimes.  He also discuss how Starlink works and how it can be used by the modern day war fighter. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 11 - How a Zero Day Exploit is Developed! 30.05.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) reflects on hackers that gave their life’s in the service of their country.  He also outlines a antimony of a exploit by walking you through how he developed a ZeroDay exploit into a connected power command and control relay system. Transcripts are automatically generated.

Episode 10 - The DOJ Will No Longer Prosecute White Hat Hackers! 23.05.2022

Send a text Ethical hackers and security researchers rejoice!  The US Department of Justice has announced that they will not longer prosecute those that hack in good faith! In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) introduces his listeners to why people hack and the different types of hackers.  He later gives his opinion on the latest news from the US Department of Justice on not prosecuting good...

Episode 9 - BossWare, How Companies Spy on Employees! 16.05.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains on a high level how companies can use various methods to spy on employees.  He also talks about simple ways an employee can increase their privacy while these devices are in their personal spaces. Transcripts are auto generated.

Episode 8 - Down to The Dark Web 09.05.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob talks about the other 90% of the Internet called The Dark Net.  While there are may types of dark nets he focuses on The Onion Router (TOR) network, why TOR was developed and how it is currently being used to get information in and out of Russia. https://www.torproject.org/ https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/ Transcripts ar...

Episode 7 - The Future of the Internet With Web 3.0 02.05.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) introduces his audience to Web 3.0.  He takes a walk down memory lane explaining the history of the Internet and the progression from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0. While Web 3.0 is yet to be completely defined he talks about Web 3.0 technologies that are already available. FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/globalbobshow/ Twitter @globalbobshow Transcript...

Episode 6 - Your Digital Exhaust is Gold to Data Brokers 25.04.2022

Send a text In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains how your data is collected and traded.  He gives real world examples of how much your data is worth to data brokers and some shocking information on how unprotected your data really is. www.globalbobshow.com Transcripts are auto generated.

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