Best The Nerd Server Podcasts (2024)

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Securing Your Identities with Alexis Ierardi 32:11

2h ago32:11

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In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, host Rosario is joined by Alexis Ierardi. Alexis is an Enterprise Account Executive for CyberArk. Alexis has been with CyberArk for over eight years and is has a wealth of knowledge.In this episode we focus the discussion on securing all types of identities from humans, to machines and applications.C…

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#94 REPLAY The Rest is Guy Fawkes 45:35

1h ago45:35

45:35

Back in November 2020, we released this episode as "I'm Not Your Buddy Guy", which is a South Park reference Cary doesn't get, so he changed it to The Rest is Guy Fawkes, for obvious reasons. If you want to go to Cary's Almanac, you'll find that HERE. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bon…

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Visit Germany's Oktoberfest FREE on Quest 2, 3, or 3S 36:34

17h ago36:34

36:34

FREE Quest 2, 3, 3S VR Game: Oktoberfest transports you to Germany! GET IT FREE HERE: https://www.meta.com/experiences/oktoberfest/6605242869557912/ 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 0:42 What is OKTOBERFEST VR? 1:58 Oktoberfest is PERFECT for VR 3:03 What INSPIRED Oktoberfest? 5:32 VR is SOCIAL 6:35 Alone VS Social 8:04 Oktoberfest's Challenge? 10:26 Multipla…

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#137 REPLAY God Told Me To Be a Cessationist 51:20

16d ago51:20

51:20

Ever heard an audible voice from God? Or fetl that God was clearly instructing you to do something? Does that make you a "Charismatic" Christian? What's the difference between a Cessationist and a Continuationist? Back in October 2022, Coops and Cary chatted this one through. For other back episodes - dozens of them! - join us on Patreon! And acces…

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Revenge of the Data Nerds 44:39

20d ago44:39

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In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, host Rosario is joined by Tim Bowen. Tim is a cyber security expert, product owner, and self proclaimed data nerd.In this episode we discuss what role data plays in modern cyber security programs.Curious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessm…

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You can be a Bartender in VR with The Mixologist!! 39:23

23d ago39:23

39:23

The Mixologist is a multiplayer social VR game where you can mix drinks with friends!! This Podcast was made in partnership with Asterion Products. Get $5 off any order $19.99 or more with the code FULLDIVE at https://www.asterionproducts.com Welcome to the Full Dive Gaming podcast, where we dive into all the news, discussion, and insights you need…

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Answering YOUR 100 questions: VR Games, Accessories, Quest 3 3S & MORE 1:20:13

1M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Quest 3S Is announced, Quest 3 is rolling and we are answering 100 VR questions from all of you!!! 100th Episode!! 0:00 Intro & Question 1 1:20 Question 2 1:57 Question 3 2:07 Question 4 2:56 Question 5 3:36 Question 6 4:05 Question 7 4:37 Question 8 5:44 Question 9 6:27 Question 10 7:04 Question 11 7:50 Question 12 8:42 Question 13 9:24 Question 1…

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#117 REPLAY Levels of Reward in Heaven? 44:07

1M ago44:07

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Back in September 2021, Coops and Cares got together to talk about the uncomfortable idea of rewards in heaven. Christians don't tend to dwell on this. Not today. Why? And what is the truth of the matter? Let's look at Luke 19. For other back episodes - dozens of them! - join us on Patreon! And access to our Discord server. Support the show Unlock …

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Are the new VR Headsets Any Good?! Wordle On Quest?! 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

Meta Quest 3s and HTC Vive Focus Vision information and lots of VR game news!! This week’s podcast was made in partnership with Asterion Products. Get $5 off any order $19.99 or more with the code FULLDIVE at https://www.asterionproducts.com Welcome to the Full Dive Gaming podcast, where we dive into all the news, discussion, and insights you need …

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If World of Warcraft and Ready Player One had a Baby... 18:35

1M ago18:35

18:35

Quest 3 VR Game Developer of Freeland VR talks about making a welcoming place for EVERYONE. Freeland isn’t just a game; it’s a whole new way to dive into your favorite gaming experiences. Picture this: you, the player, get to explore an online galaxy that seamlessly blends open-world exploration, epic battles, character growth, and hanging out with…

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#107 REPLAY Should I Leave My Church? 56:38

2M ago56:38

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While we await our final episode #180, here's one from back in May 2021 about a question that comes round and around: should I leave my church? You could listen to an extended version via Patreon where you can access all previous 179 episodes! https://www.patreon.com/cooperandcary Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a…

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Quest 3 VR Gaming Can Be Therapy? Or BETTER? 44:17

2M ago44:17

44:17

Quest 3 VR Game Developer of Zengence talks EVERYTHING Games, Therapy, Medicine and MORE FIND DEEPWELL: https://www.deepwelldtx.com/ Some of the sources cited by the guest: Study on Mario Odyssey and Depression Symptoms: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1173652/full Study on Tetris and PTSD: https://www.nc…

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#57 REPLAY The Oughtness of Endings 42:32

2M ago42:32

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Back in 2019, before everything got really weird, Coops and Cares recorded this episode about endings. The presenting issue was the Game of Thrones season finale, but it's not really about that. How do you end something? I guess we've been thinking a bit about that around here... Hope you enjoy. More from the archives over on Patreon. You're still …

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AI in Identity Hygiene: Embracing our Robotic Overlords? 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, Kathryn Shih joins host Rosario Mastrogiacomo. Kathryn is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Forgepoint Capital, where she helps entrepreneurs develop effective AI strategies. Topics discussed: - AI's impact on cyber security - How AI is helping the bad guys - How AI can help the good guys - What people…

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Fairly Large Announcement 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

This is not episode 180. That's still to come. But that'll be the last one. After that, it'll be "So long, and thanks for all the fish." You can listen to back episodes if you join us on Patreon. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+ on Apple Po…

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#179 Writing, Rabbits and Mooses with Bazookas w/ SD Smith 54:54

3M ago54:54

54:54

Cary has words with fellow writer, SD Smith (Green Ember) - and whaddayaknow? They complain about how hard it is to be a writer, even though they get to live in castles. In fact, it's mandatory. Anyway, the Green Ember series is huge. Find out why and how and what happened next. And check out SD Smith's wares at his website: https://sdsmith.com Sup…

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#178 Love Thy Nerd w/ Ted Turnau 48:13

3M ago48:13

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Cary has words with Dr Ted Turnau, academic, author and fanboy. What does it mean to be a fan, dress up and go to conventions? Is it a form of religion or a rival faith? And what happened with those guys who collected My Little Ponies? Is it high time we learned to Love Thy Nerd? https://lovethynerd.com And check out Oasis of the Imagination: https…

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#177 Psalms Psalms and More Psalms! w/ Christopher Ash 43:01

4M ago43:01

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Cary has words with Christopher. That would be the utterly delightful Christopher Ash, who has just written a massive four-volume work on the Psalms for Crossway that shows us Christ in the Psalms. You can find it here: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-psalms-hcj-5/ Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode…

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VR Talk: Quest 3 Eye Tracking, PSVR2, and MORE 42:34

4M ago42:34

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VR Podcast covering Quest 2, Quest 3, Quest 3s lite, and GAMES!! 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:00 VR Q&As 2:24 Episode 100 IS COMING!!! 2:48 Is FOV getting any better? 4:23 BEST VR Memories?? 6:42 The Beginning was MAGICAL 8:08 Most EMBARRASSING Moment? 10:25 Jay PUNCHED Nat??? 11:22 App Lab Games? 14:18 VR NEWS 14:45 GTA San Andreas... AGAIN??? 17:19 Qu…

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Directory Declutter: The Minimalist's Guide to Group Management 35:14

4M ago35:14

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In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, hosts Katie and Rosario are joined by Fredy Pardo, Field CISO at SPHERE, to delve into the complexities of Active Directory (AD) management. Discover why AD groups are critical for identity hygiene and access management The challenges of nested and standing access The real-world consequences of poor …

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#176 Is the Book of Job funny? w/ Ellie Wiener 51:53

4M ago51:53

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Cary has words with Ellie Wiener, a young ancient linguist whose bluff was called and she found herself researching a PhD on the Book of Job. Cary wonders if the beginning is so tragic it teeters over into comedy. And when God speaks to Job, is He sarcastic? Ellie has some thoughts. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access,…

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A THRILLING Shooter on Quest 2 & 3 11:48

4M ago11:48

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Meta Quest 3 Games: Strike Rush PVP Shooter CHECK OUT STRIKE RUSH HERE: https://www.meta.com/experiences/7224231090949496/ DETAILS FROM THE DEV: Strike Rush delivers an immersive, VR first-person shooter experience like no other! 💥 Engage in thrilling 4v4 multiplayer battles, leaping from jump pad to jump pad in dynamic arenas. 🔫 Bring your AI comp…

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#175 Why Politics is NOT downstream from Culture w/ Dr Graham Shearer 52:36

5M ago52:36

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Cary has words with Dr Graham Shearer about politics following his talk entitled: “Contemporary Politics and the Crisis of the Spiritual Sense”. Turns out politics is not downstream from culture, as Cary had often assumed. Who knew? Well, Dr Graham knew. He's a Lecturer in Theology at Union Theological College, Belfast, so I guess he would, right? …

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#174 The Rest is Baxter (with Rev Ash Carter) 53:10

5M ago53:10

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Cary and (Rev Ash) Carter have words about the life and times of an extraordinary man: Richard Baxter. He lived from 1615 until 1691, and went from preaching to Parliament on a day of repentance for executing the King - to being imprisoned for being a theological troublemaker. What can we learn from his life, ministry and truly voluminous writings,…

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#173 Turn Your Life Up To Eleven (With Elizabeth Oldfield) 47:53

6M ago47:53

47:53

Cary has words with author, podcaster, failed atheist and former Director of Theos, Elizabeth Oldfield who looks at the seven deadly sins in her new book, Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times. Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing to Cooper & Cary+…

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Become a Pirate in this Quest 3 Game with LUCY LIU!! 21:01

6M ago21:01

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Quest 3 VR Gaming Podcast: The Pirate Queen w Lucy Liu interview of Indie Developer Eloise Singer of Singer Studios GET THE GAME HERE: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5420468924659233/ Learn More Here: https://www.thepiratequeengame.com/ Watch the featured playthrough here: @99THVR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRZOOgQQYrE 0:00 VR Podcast Intro …

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Max Mustard Needs to find It's Ketchup | Quest 3 Game REVIEW 34:37

6M ago34:37

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VR Podcast: The Review of Max Mustard on Quest 2 and Quest 3 The Game In Question: https://www.meta.com/experiences/5269080709783454/ Try Pop Quest Adventure FREE instead? https://www.meta.com/experiences/6713198148701023/ 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 0:41 What is Max Mustard?? 1:33 What is the Storyline? 2:27 First Impressions 3:22 This game is NOT ASTRO…

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#172 Practically Protestant (In Every Way) (With Rhys Laverty) 46:54

6M ago46:54

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What is Protestantism? And why are Protestants reluctant to use the term about themselves? Is it useful anymore? Rhys Laverty should know. He is Editor in Chief at Ad Fontes, Managing Editor at Davenant Press, and Director of Communications at the Davenant Institute. Find him and his work here: https://thenewalbion.substack.com/ Support the show Un…

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Meet Locals in your Server: How Local Accounts Can Cause Devastating Security Issues 32:59

6M ago32:59

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Listen now and gain critical insight into the security risks posed by local accounts. This session is crucial for any cybersecurity professional looking to bolster their defenses against subtle yet severe threats lurking within their IT environments. Hidden Threats: Explore the overlooked risks associated with local accounts that are often unseen b…

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Join SPHERE in Nashville for our Annual 360 Summit 1:07

6M ago1:07

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Are you a current cybersecurity professional at manager level or above working for an enterprise organization? Gain exclusive access to industry leaders such as Marene Alison (former CISO at J&J), Keith Anderson (CISO at JetBlue) and more! Network with industry peers and get the VIP experience, including complimentary lodging at the Gaylord Oprylan…

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Meet Locals in your Server 33:14

6M ago33:14

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In this episode, we’re unpacking a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity—local accounts on servers, databases, and applications. While they may seem harmless tucked away in the corners of your IT infrastructure, these local accounts can actually pose a ticking time bomb of risk, threatening the very integrity of an organization. Jo…

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Identity Hygiene Live: CTRL+ALT+DEFEAT 26:47

6M ago26:47

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In this Webinar Session of "Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk," we navigate the treacherous terrain of identity security asset types, controls, and violations with the precision of a grandmaster strategist playing the ultimate game of chess. Our expert host dives into the art and science of turning sprawling data p…

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#171 Drinking Your Culture Through a Straw (With Nate Morgan Locke) 52:17

7M ago52:17

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Cooper, Cary and Morgan Locke talk about The State of the Culture, art, entertainment, distraction, addiction and whether dopamine is all that. Plus some EXCITING new jingles... Referring to this article: https://www.honest-broker.com/p/the-state-of-the-culture-2024 And mentioning The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt https://amzn.to/44c7PIz Sup…

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Where Did All the Good VR Games Go? 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

Why do all VR games SUCK on Quest2/Quest 3 now? Check out the VR/gaming channels we mentioned this episode: Play PSVR2 The Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@gamingisinsession Ruff Talk VR: https://www.youtube.com/@UC60hFqZ6W_YtjftAWphvGlA Gaming Historian: https://www.youtube.com/@GamingHistorian 0:00 VR Podcast Intro 1:07 Q&A: Is Quest 2 Holding Q…

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Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk (Audio Only) 27:42

7M ago27:42

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We’re diving deep with Neil Hymowitz from Northwell Health into how healthcare organizations can effectively set and prioritize security controls to protect sensitive data. 🏥💻 Don’t miss out—enhance your security strategy by tuning in now! Plus, register for our live webinar on the 25th for a deeper dive into today’s topics. ⁠https://insights.spher…

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Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk 27:42

7M ago27:42

27:42

We’re diving deep with Neil Hymowitz from Northwell Health into how healthcare organizations can effectively set and prioritize security controls to protect sensitive data. 🏥💻 Don’t miss out—enhance your security strategy by tuning in now! Plus, register for our live webinar on the 25th for a deeper dive into today’s topics. https://insights.sphere…

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#170 Questioning Faith (With Randy Newman) 55:29

7M ago55:29

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Cary has words with friend of the show, Randy Newman, author of Questioning Evangelism, Mere Evangelism and a new book about spiritual journey called, Questioning Faith. This is a conversation about how God uses us despite our terrible attempts at evangelism, and how non-believers are often stopped in their tracks by unexpected things. And it turns…

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REPLAY EASTER SPECIAL: #139 Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? 47:04

7M ago47:04

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From November 2022. Cooper and Cary have words about THAT line in the Apostles' Creed. What exactly was Jesus doing between his death and resurrection? https://journal.rts.edu/article/he-descended-into-hell/ Support the show Support the show Unlock extended ad-free episodes, advance access, a huge episode archive, and bonus content, by subscribing …

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Webinar: Identity Hygiene Live! "Identify Your Identities: Bob Smith is not BSmith" 28:16

7M ago28:16

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March 2024Today, March 21st at 2:00pm ETIn today's session of Identity Hygiene Live, where we take a deeper dive into Identity and how it directly impacts your organization's risk posture. Don't miss out on these insights

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