The Seven Five - Part 2

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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...

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 p...

💯 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...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 rec...

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A short episode from a weird summer. Originally released in August 2020. We step back from the noise to reset our filters, refund Patreon for August, and focus on real conversations with family, friends, and listeners. Then we swerve into a satirical turn-signal PSA before a spirited debate about UFC nostalgia and the Tyson vs Roy Jones exhibition. • news fatigue and building better filters • paus...

Originally released 4 years ago++ years ago. We shine a light on the mental toll of digital forensics, from windowless labs to the lingering effects of exposure to child exploitation evidence. We share why we launched a scholarship to push for real mental health resources, and we ask for help destigmatizing care. • hidden cost of DFIR work on mental health • how trauma follows across roles and sec...

We outline a concrete plan to fund the Paul F. Compton Scholarship for Excellence in Digital Forensics and map how DME Resources will evolve to support stronger education, accreditation, and community leadership. We share structural options, potential university partners, and ways listeners can help. • Launching GoFundMe with a $150k year-one goal • Considering social purpose structure vs nonprofi...

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Originally released July 2020 We trace a line from a calm July 4th at home and a clip of JFK’s call to service to a charged look at masks & politics, Mount Rushmore pageantry, and the ethics of facial recognition. Along the way, we separate tech from policy, argue for consent and oversight, and ask for small, practical acts of civic duty. • JFK’s 1961 call to civic action and shared responsibi...

Originally released June 2020 We chase small joys—a new 12‑string and a backyard putting green—then tackle the hard question of who should moderate speech online when bots, labels, and politics collide. Practical habits for calm meet clear-eyed talk on Section 230 , disinformation, and trust. • buying a 12‑string and picking a practical putting green • Section 230 basics and platform liability • T...

Originally released May 2020 We trace how 3D laser scanning, 360 imaging, and consumer VR shape crime scene documentation, training, and what persuades a jury. Guests from forensics and law enforcement share wins, limits, and practical ways agencies bring immersive tech into the courtroom. • early QTVR panoramas versus measurable laser scans • selecting scanners and building agency buy‑in • integr...

Originally released in March 2020 We move from a heartfelt goodbye to Joe into a messy, funny, and hopeful tour of daily life—folding canes, sunny sidewalks, Tom Hanks’ steady humor, and a sharp look at scare tactics in cannabis coverage. Community shows up in distilleries making sanitizer, remote teams learning to talk better, and taking the long road without social media blasts. • remembering Jo...

Originally released in February 2020 We pull apart disinformation, privacy, and politics while staying focused on one hard truth: balance is a choice you keep making . Between grief, satire, and music, we lay out practical ways to set boundaries, rest well, and rebuild trust at work and at home . • Russian info warfare tactics and deepfake detection tools • Privacy headlines including Clearview AI...

Originally released in January 2020 We unpack how surveillance capitalism turns your clicks into raw material, why encryption backdoors endanger everyone, and how real cases like the Bezos hack and Clearview AI expose systemic risk. We also preview next month’s work‑life balance series and invite your takes via our voicemail line. • consumers vs contributors in online communities • the age of surv...

Originally released January 2020 We cut through a noisy start to 2020 to focus on consumer privacy, why CCPA matters beyond California, and how simple habits protect your data without wrecking convenience. Along the way we hit tech news, drone mysteries, Hedy Lamarr’s legacy, gear tests, and a listener story about devices that may be listening. • Edge moving to Chromium and what it signals • NYC B...

Originally released in April 2020 We open with JFK’s 1963 case for smart federal spending and use it to frame a wide-ranging talk on coping, creativity, and community. We riff on insomnia, media literacy, nostalgia, DIY content, and the joy of small kindness as an antidote to stress. • JFK’s economic argument on spending, jobs, and growth • coping with news fatigue and misinformation • finding joy...

Originally released December 2019 Two truths power this episode: creativity can be a lifeline, and strong encryption protects everyone. We kick off with author and podcaster Peter Serafine , who breaks down the real work behind a first book—from early morning writing sprints to paying for editing and learning the hard math of self‑publishing. That honest look at process and patience sets the stage...

Originally release in November 2019. A single recliner ad jumped from a late‑night browse to a Facebook feed in minutes—and that one moment cracked open a bigger story about how our choices are tracked, merged, and sold. We follow that thread from living‑room shopping to the mechanics of cross‑device identity, data brokers, and real‑time ad auctions. No scare tactics, just clear language and first...

Joe Daniels just notified me today that he is graciously allowing me to continue using Bound For The Floor , by Local H as my podcast theme song.  So very thankful! The Seven Five - Part 2 Prepare for takeoff. I've used all my podcast minutes for the month.  Buckle up though, Nancy. Hug the family for as long as you can. Stop the hate. Help your neighbor. Believe more often. Shut up more ofte...

WARNING: 18+ - Tons of F-bombs in this one. Sorry. Psychological warfare is as old as time. As old as humans. It is often leveraged to teach & train humans, which is one reason it's so popular.  Have you heard of " Surveillance Capitalism " ? Look it up. Get the book. OLD PODCAST - EPISODE #04 I chat about the "Illusion of Privacy". I get a little angry at the masses,...