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Our new long form storytelling and documentary podcast feed. This feed was founded in 2026 as the home of the How the World Got Owned documentary podcast series. Join our producer and editor Amberleigh Jack and her co-host Patrick Gray as they look back on the history of hacking!

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How the World Got Owned Episode 2: The 1990s, Part One 03.04.2026 46:46

In this special documentary episode, Patrick Gray and Amberleigh Jack take a look back at hacking throughout the 1990s, from the feel-good vibes of the early hacking communities to the antics of young hackers who wound up on the run from the FBI. Part one features recollections from: Jeff Moss (The Dark Tangent), DefCon and Black Hat founder Chris Wysopal (Weld Pond), L0pht member, co-founder, @St...

How the World Got Owned Episode 1: The 1980s 06.01.2026 1:03:36

In this special documentary episode, Patrick Gray and Amberleigh Jack take a historical dive into hacking in the 1980s. Through the words of those that were there, they discuss life on the ARPANET, the 414s hacking group, the Morris Worm, the vibe inside the NSA and a parallel hunt for German hackers happening at a similar time to Cliff Stoll’s famous Cuckoo’s Egg story. This podcast features the...