2025 Holiday Blooper Show
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It’s that time of year again where audio perfection goes to die and chaos reigns supreme! In this special episode, we celebrate ten years of podcasting excellence by showcasing the exact opposite: dogs with digestive drama, countdowns that never count down quite right, rogue microphones, clumsy kitchen accidents, and travel mics that seem personally offended by their own existence. Expect Donna’s thumb to take a hit (thanks, chef’s knife), David to escape suspicion of living off the grid, and Bojan to quietly question all his life choices while trying to make this circus...
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Why 95% of AI Dreams End in a Cold Shower - Ep 540
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You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get thinking AI will solve all your business problems and let you retire early? Yeah, this episode is the cold shower you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking about why most AI projects crash harder than a Segway on launch day, how businesses keep falling into the same traps, and why treating AI like a superpowered intern (instead of your replacement) might be the smarter move. More info at
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Digital Adulting Is Hard - Ep 539
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Adulting is hard — but digital adulting? That’s a whole new level of chaos. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the “Most Wired” survey like it’s a techie BuzzFeed quiz for healthcare organizations. From cyber headaches and budget excuses to AI hype and “we’ve always done it this way” energy, we unpack the nine domains that determine whether your digital health game is fire… or just floppy disk-level tragic. More info at
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Cloudflare Outage Exposed Stuff We Miss - Ep 538
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Ever wondered what really keeps the Internet running - and what happens when it all goes sideways? The latest Cloudflare outage served up a reality check, exposing just how much of our digital world hangs together with a mix of duct tape, toothpicks, and a whole lot of hope. In this episode we dive into how this outage sent shockwaves through everything from simple website clicks to healthcare payment systems, and why most folks had no idea Cloudflare was even a linchpin for their daily operations. More info at
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HSCC AI Security Efforts Preview - Ep 537
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If you thought AI in healthcare was just about cool robots and faster diagnoses, surprise! There's a whole army of volunteers wrangling the chaos behind the scenes, and our own Donna Grindle is leading the charge. In this episode, we take a peek into the AI cyber-security kitchen of the Health Sector Coordinating Council, where they’re cooking up definitions, glossaries, and playbooks faster than AI can generate cat videos. It’s education, governance, and cyber-risk planning, all served with a side of snark and sincerity. More info at
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Caught in the LinkedIn Phishing Net - Ep 536
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You thought phishing was just an email problem? Oh sweet summer child. This episode dives into the new frontier of cyber shenanigans: LinkedIn. That’s right — the land of business jargon, inspirational posts, and awkward endorsements is now a playground for scammers sliding into your DMs like they’re networking for the dark web. Get ready to learn why accepting that too-good-to-be-true board invitation from “a company in South America” might end with malware, not margaritas. More info at
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Healthcare The Hacker’s Playground - Ep 535
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Welcome to the latest Help Me With HIPAA episode where healthcare becomes the star of a suspense thriller, except the villains are hackers, and the plot twist? They really don't care how small your practice is. We’re diving into Huntress’ 2025 Cyber Threat Report, which basically confirms that if you're in healthcare, you’ve got a giant “Hack Me” sign taped to your digital forehead. From script-based exploits to info stealers with boundary issues, this episode breaks down how cyber threats are no longer knocking on the front door - they’re already on the couch, eating your snacks,...
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Less Password Drama, Better Security Karma - Ep 534
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If you've ever wanted to throw your laptop out the window after yet another “Your password must include a hieroglyph and a drop of unicorn blood” message, you're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the chaotic circus that is password creation: the rules, the myths, and the mounting frustration of trying to remember if this is the account that wanted a number, a symbol, or your firstborn’s dental records. From the rise of passkeys to the surprising sanity of NIST’s latest guidance (finally!), we explore how security might actually be getting smarter and less likely to make you...
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It Was A Graveyard Splash - Ep 533
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If you thought your Halloween playlist peaked at “Monster Mash,” get ready to level up with the Data Mash — a graveyard splash of spooky cybersecurity tales and ghastly good rhymes. In this special Halloween episode, we summon the spirits of password poltergeists, resurrect dusty old policies from the crypt, and stir up a bubbling MFA cauldron. It's cybersecurity with a spooky twist, and yes, there’s even a ransomware reaper lurking around with backup regrets. Boo and boo-hoo for bad data hygiene! More info at
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Humans Are The Perpetual Zero-Day - Ep 532
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Welcome to the digital Twilight Zone, where AI is evolving faster than your weekend plans, and people are still out here using "password123!" like it's a life hack. This episode digs into the “Oh, Behave!” cybersecurity behavior report and asks the big questions: Why do we keep doing dumb things online? Can training catch up with tech? And why are Gen Zs so confident while also being the most hacked? Spoiler: it's equal parts fascinating and terrifying. More info at
info_outlineAfter the big cyberattack on Change Healthcare, there’s a hot debate about making Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) a must-have for all public access points. With Congress getting involved and experts pushing for tougher security, it’s clear that better safeguards are needed to keep our healthcare data safe. This shift towards mandatory security measures shows just how serious cyber threats have become.
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