The Secure Family Podcast
Locked In: Safe Tips from The Safe Gal In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy is joined by Cookie Tanney, the owner of The Safe Gal and Kaynine Safe Company. They discuss the intricacies of the safe industry. Cookie shares her unique journey from metal art to safe expert. Cookie shares valuable tips on selecting, hiding, and securing safes. Their conversation gives you the information you need to keep your family's valuables protected. Plus, get insights on differentiating between safes for jewelry and firearms, and learn the pros and cons of various safe...
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The Best Firearms for Home Defense: A Comprehensive Guide for Families Join Andy on The Secure Family Podcast as he breaks down the best firearms for home defense, emphasizing the importance of making informed and safe choices. From shotguns and AR platform rifles to handguns, Andy discusses the pros and cons of each, offering recommendations for parents looking to protect their homes. Tune in for valuable insights on legal considerations, safe storage, and practical tips to ensure your family's safety. Plus, get updates on data privacy protection with DeleteMe and learn about...
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Keeping Kids Safe Online: Insights from an NSA Cybersecurity Expert In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andytalks with Ben Gillenwater, an ex-NSA cybersecurity expert and The Family IT Guy on TikTok. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity for kids, especially during the summer when screen time often increases. Ben shares his career journey, insights on setting appropriate screen time boundaries, the dangers of addictive algorithms and online chats, and the significance of promoting healthy skepticism in children. They also dive into warning...
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Enhancing Family Safety with Situational Awareness: Top Tips In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the importance of situational awareness for family safety. He shares three essential security habits that can help parents protect their families from potential threats. Topics include checking your surroundings in parking lots, avoiding distractions in public, and identifying unusual behavior. Additionally, the episode touches on current data collection laws and features offers for privacy protection services and online gaming safety resources. Take...
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Understanding Security Camera Systems with Josh Summers In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the crucial aspects of home security cameras with Josh Summers, the expert behind the 'All Things Secured' YouTube channel. They dive into the differences between wired and wireless systems, the importance of data storage locations, and the necessity of encryption for protecting your family's privacy. Andy and Josh also address common concerns and misconceptions about indoor cameras and provide a handy checklist to help listeners choose the right...
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How to Spot and Prevent Drowning In this episode, Andy shares crucial insights for parents on how to keep their kids safe around water. Andy recounts a personal and emotional story of a near-drowning incident that underscores the importance of vigilance and understanding the silent nature of drowning. Drowning Doesn’t Look LIke Drowning by Mario Vittone: Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a with promo code: DAD. Download today! Connect 📧 📸 📺 🖥️ 00:00 Welcome to The...
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Creating a Secure Home: Safe Rooms and Home Security with Samuel Fish In this episode, Andy discusses the importance of home security with Samuel Fish, a security expert and founder of Shield Security Doors. The conversation covers the creation of safe rooms, the cultural differences in home security between the US and Europe, and practical steps homeowners can take to enhance their security. Samuel shares his personal experiences and offers valuable insights into the holistic approach needed for effective home security. The episode also highlights the role of everyday...
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Secure Your Summer: Protect Your Family Online While Traveling Join host Andy Murphy on The Secure Family Podcast as he shares essential tips for keeping your information and devices safe on vacation. Learn about the growing threat of data collection, steps to ensure secure internet usage, keeping parental controls, and the benefits of using VPNs. Plus, discover the one thing that he brings with him that he’ll never leave home without again. Protect your internet from prying eys with NordVPN. Get an . Get the travel router Andy recommends, the . Take control of your data...
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Protecting Kids from the Dangers of Pornography In this episode, Andy discusses the protection of children from the dangers of pornography with Parker Hymas, Director of Public Outreach at Fight The New Drug. They take a hard look into the different ways children might be exposed to porn, the impacts it has on their mental health and behavior, and effective strategies for parents to have open conversations about this sensitive issue. Additionally, they discuss the impact of platforms like OnlyFans on modern society and self-exploitation. For more from Fight The New Drug: ...
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Essential Home Fire Safety Tips for Families In this episode, Andy emphasizes the importance of family safety and provides crucial tips on preventing and responding to house fires. The discussion includes the significance of kitchen safety, working smoke detectors, creating and practicing a family fire escape plan, and the proper use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets. He also highlights the importance of having fire escape ladders for multi-story homes in multiple locations. Listen to my interview with Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they...
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Starting in 2025, The Secure Family Podcast will help families live safer happier lives.
I'm Andy Murphy the host who will bring you important safety topics, expert guests, and I'll answer your questions about keeping your family protected while enjoying life.
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