Best Cult Hackers Podcasts (2024)

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Does Culture Need Defending? 36:48

31m ago36:48

36:48

Was my upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness a multicultural one? Does culture need defending? Should we accept all cultural differences? Is the UK an Islamic country as is claimed by J D Vance? Can different cultural practices live side by side? What is the link between culture and cults? Do businesses have cultures? All questions discussed in today's…

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What We've Been Watching: The First Omen, Immaculate, 1995's Cult Classic Hackers, Sasquatch Sunset, Jim Henson: Idea Man, and More 1:45:58

13d ago1:45:58

1:45:58

Mike and Angel, the ultimate movie buddies, are back with another exciting episode! This time, they dive into a fun conversation about the films and shows they've been watching lately, each recommending some cool picks for everyone to check out. During their chat, Mike and Angel share their thoughts on the nun horror flicks "The First Omen" and "Im…

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EASY RIDER 1:17:11

39m ago1:17:11

1:17:11

The doldrums of summer are upon us and so we wanted a nice easy, lazy film. So of course we're talking Dennis Hopper's Easy Rider, a thesis on the American dream and Americana of the late '60s. We discuss this idea of freedom throughout the movie, how the film handles it with its experimental approaches, and the different vignettes that we get thro…

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A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub 8:35

2h ago8:35

8:35

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Dr. Peter Attia: Driving, F1, and More! 1:17:38

5m ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Dr. Peter Attia on Cars, Racing, F1 Rules, and Road-trips with Sebastian Vettel. https://peterattiamd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/peterattiamd Recorded July 18, 2024 Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://www.Joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://…

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Don't Fall for CrowdStrike Outage Scams 5:42

28m ago5:42

5:42

Swindlers are spinning up bogus websites in an attempt to dupe people with “CrowdStrike support” scams following the security firm's catastrophic software update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter 10:06

2h ago10:06

10:06

The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Working Man's Exotics; Lambo Engine Crate; Macan E update; Q&A 1:19:34

4m ago1:19:34

1:19:34

What's the cheap way to get an exotic cars experience? What new or used car can you buy to similar fizz to a Ferrari, 911, Lamborghini, 812, Nissan GT-R, or 488? We have answers! Plus, Matt ships and engine and gets a ride in the Macan electric. Plus we answer questions about when an LC500 is better than a Panamera; a rental idea for people don't t…

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The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine 11:21

1h ago11:21

11:21

The DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear strikes—serves no end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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From the Archives: How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam 9:17

13m ago9:17

9:17

In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Alleged ‘Maniac Murder Cult’ Leader Indicted Over Plot to Kill Jewish Children 8:10

19m ago8:10

8:10

US prosecutors have charged Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as “Commander Butcher,” with a litany of crimes, including alleged attempts to poison Jewish children in NYC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Mitch McKee - Tuning Master on Power, Safety, Hybrids, Hackers, Drug Dealers 1:26:43

6m ago1:26:43

1:26:43

Mitch McKee knows everything about tuning engines. McLarens, Porsche, Ferraris, GT-Rs, you name it, he can make them go faster and run better. Porsche hired Mitch to do the development tuning on the new 911 Hybrid. On this episode Mitch explains when to run race gas to protect your engine; how tuning hybrids might work; the weirdest jobs he's had; …

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The US Supreme Court Kneecapped US Cyber Strategy 13:03

23m ago13:03

13:03

After the Supreme Court limited the power of federal agencies to craft regulations, it’s likely up to Congress to keep US cybersecurity policy intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Hackers Claim to Have Leaked 1.1 TB of Disney Slack Messages 6:11

13m ago6:11

6:11

A hacker group called “NullBulge” says it stole more than a terabyte of Disney’s internal Slack messages and files from nearly 10,000 channels in an apparent protest over AI-generated art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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We Review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser 1:22:17

18m ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the ND3 Miata, Audi RS6 GT Avant, and Land Cruiser. Plus Q&A about: To CT4 V Blackwing or Audi RS3? Why haven't we bought a "cheap" manual Ferrari 360 Spider Where to sell a cheap, clean SUV? Why don't more people talk about the Mazda CX-5? Does selling V12 to Pagani dilute Mercedes' brand? And more! Recorded July…

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The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach 8:03

25m ago8:03

8:03

Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of “nearly all” of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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49. Y Tu Peter Attia? 19:41

10h ago19:41

19:41

A recent lawsuit by Peter Attia against his former sponsor OURA ring is a total bombshell--not because the outcome matters much one way or another, but because it outlines exactly how health influencers get paid to alter their messaging on behalf of companies and even alter the direction of scientific studies. Through the court filings I found out …

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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage 8:52

9d ago8:52

8:52

A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX 1:09:51

1d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Since we've already covered Escape from New York, it was only right that we also do the Italian copycat film Escape from the Bronx, which, as we quickly point out, actually has nothing to do with escaping. This sequel to 1990: The Bronx Warriors certainly has a lot in common with its brethren but it does a number of things differently, and more imp…

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Rituals: The Mind's Magic Trick 37:52

1d ago37:52

37:52

Rituals are powerful. They have been a part of our shared culture since the beginning - why? And how do cults use them? To talk to us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts References: The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework Video of Speaker being dragg…

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Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison 10:16

1d ago10:16

10:16

The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s “most wanted” list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to pay more than $73 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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911 GTS T-Hybrid Review; Car Show Problems; Predicting the Future 1:46:29

2d ago1:46:29

1:46:29

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about why police "hassle" cars & coffee events; Mazda's color choices; Matt's drive in the new and controversial 911 GTS T-Hybrid a NEW Bentley problem; Are superbikes the cheap hypercar experience? and answer listener questions including: When 3rd party warranties are worth it? Which car is the best 5-10 year inves…

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Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users 5:57

2d ago5:57

5:57

Google is bringing the password-killing “passkey” tech to its Advanced Protection Program users more than a year after rolling them out broadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Inside a Violent Gang's Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree 9:25

3d ago9:25

9:25

More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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What's a "Classic" Car?; GM's Biggest Error 1:16:00

4d ago1:16:00

1:16:00

What defines a "classic car"? We'll figure it out...we think. Plus, the Bentley Turbo R might not be the ultimate daily driver Matt thought it was; Matt reunites with a college friend of the musical variety; we get the cheapest Land Cruiser available; and more! Recorded July 1, 2024 Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/tire50 and use code tire50 to …

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48. The Brainwashing Cult of Joe Dispenza 25:33

4d ago25:33

25:33

In 1985 a scientist in France named René Peoc'h very nearly proved that love can alter the quantum state of matter with an ingenious experiment involving newly hatched chickens and a robot. If you think that sounds unbelievable, then just you wait until you find out what the chiropractor to the stars Joe Dispenza did with the results. #quantum #hea…

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Deepfake Creators Are Revictimizing GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Survivors 12:00

4d ago12:00

12:00

The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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How Apple Intelligence’s Privacy Stacks Up Against Android’s ‘Hybrid AI’ 11:01

20d ago11:01

11:01

Generative AI is seeping into the core of your phone, but what does that mean for privacy? Here’s how Apple’s unique AI architecture compares to the “hybrid” approach adopted by Samsung and Google. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Getting pushed around: A tyranny of nudges 23:20

8d ago23:20

23:20

Today's episode explores Nudge Theory, more correctly Behavioral Economics and how too many nudges can start to make us feel pushed around. Referenced paper https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w20007/w20007.pdf Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contactBy Cult Hackers

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Proton Is Launching Encrypted Documents to Take On Google Docs 7:24

24d ago7:24

7:24

Proton is adding an end-to-end encrypted documents editor to its privacy tools, boosting its competition with Google’s suite of productivity apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Polestar Is Bracing for the EV Tariff Wars. It May Not Emerge Unscathed 12:26

25d ago12:26

12:26

The carmaker says that China tariffs will impact its core product, the Polestar 2, amid growing financial pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Jamal Hameedi is Why Rad Vehicles Exist 1:30:24

13d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

How did Ford build the GT in 18 months? Why did they create a new truck segment with the Raptor, and how has that thinking bled over to Land Rover? Jamal Hameedi is the answer. He is the Director of Special Vehicle Operations at Jaguar Land Rover and the reason Land Rover is debuting the fastest and most exciting Defender to date: the Octa. Before …

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The Problem the US TikTok Crackdown and Kaspersky Ban Have in Common 8:16

26d ago8:16

8:16

While Kaspersky and TikTok make very different kinds of software, the US has targeted both over national security concerns. But the looming bans have larger implications for internet freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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47. Exotic Plants, Deadly Consequences | The Feel Free Story 31:15

11d ago31:15

31:15

Chances are that you have never heard of Feel Free before. It comes in a shiny blue bottle sold at convenience stores across the country as a social lubricant and substitute for alcohol. It proudly proclaims that it’s primarily kava—a south east asian tree root that has lots of traditional uses. But until recently, it was less forthright about its …

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Amazon Is Investigating Perplexity Over Claims of Scraping Abuse 6:31

27d ago6:31

6:31

AWS hosted a server linked to the Bezos family- and Nvidia-backed search startup that appears to have been used to scrape the sites of major outlets, prompting an inquiry into potential rules violations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Why quitting can be good 31:42

13d ago31:42

31:42

Quitting is often treated as a sign of a weak character, but for those of us who quit a toxic cultic group it was one of the best things we've ever done. In this episode Stephen looks at some of the research on quitting and why we need to get good at knowing when to do it. Stephen also uses the topic to consider the fallout from the first US Presid…

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HACKERS 1:11:13

15d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

We never experienced Hackers when it came out in our glorious year of 1995, but man, the nostalgia still hits hard here. The dress, the aesthetic, the cyberspace visuals - all of that is so '90s it hurts sometimes, and we're here for it. We're talking all things cybertechnic here, from the techno score to the complex virus warfare to... Penn Jillet…

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Surprise! The Latest ‘Comprehensive’ US Privacy Bill Is Doomed 10:22

1M ago10:22

10:22

Gutted of civil rights protections by Democrats to woo pro-business Republicans, the American Privacy Rights Act was pulled from a key congressional hearing—and appears unlikely to receive a full vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Reviews of theAMG GT, Alfa Giulia, and Cayenne; Best Indy Pace Cars; Q&A 1:38:57

16d ago1:38:57

1:38:57

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman talk about their test drives in the 2024 AMG GT & Alfa Giulia; review the new Cayenne GTS; laugh their way through choosing their favorite Indy Pace Cars (w/ drivers) of all time; try to help a listener find a V8 unicorn; get shocked by the price of an amazing used sports car; clarify when and how a car company will hand…

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War Crime Prosecutions Enter a New Digital Age 8:50

1M ago8:50

8:50

A custom platform created by SITU Research aided the International Criminal Court to prosecute a war crimes case for the first time. It could change how justice is enacted on an international scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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46. The True Story of Athletic Greens (and the Real Estate Scam that Started it All) 28:05

20d ago28:05

28:05

If you’ve listened to just about any podcast in the last few years you’ve probably come across a green slurry macro-nutrient shake called AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens). The supplement shake has garnered endorsements from the most influential people in science communications—from Andrew Huberman and Peter Attia—and just about every health and welln…

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The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling 11:01

1M ago11:01

11:01

How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it's been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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Victoria Scott on Driving, Writing, and Breaking Through 1:29:15

18d ago1:29:15

1:29:15

Victoria Scott is a Motor1.com Staff Writer with previous work at The Drive, Jalopnik, Hemmings, Car Bibles, and other outlets. Her photography books focus on aviation, Americana, and queer life. On this episode we talk about SO many things! Her new book; how car culture can be an accepting place; the magic of the Indy 500; driving Honda's 8-figure…

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Red Tape Is Making Hospital Ransomware Attacks Worse 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

With cyberattacks increasingly targeting health care providers, an arduous bureaucratic process meant to address legal risk is keeping hospitals offline longer, potentially risking lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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US Bans Kaspersky Software 7:53

1M ago7:53

7:53

Using a Trump-era authority, the US Commerce Department has banned the sale of Kaspersky’s antivirus tools to new customers in the US, citing alleged threats to national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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The world votes and so do I 24:06

1M ago24:06

24:06

In this episode Stephen reflects upon what it's like to be prevented from voting, the psychological consequences of being a social bystander and having no stake in society, and the feeling of then being able to be part of the democratic process. Also reflections on democracy under attack. Contact us https://www.culthackers.com/contact…

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How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam 10:22

1M ago10:22

10:22

In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here's what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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J Ryan and the Future of Car Meets 1:48:32

23d ago1:48:32

1:48:32

J Ryan (along with his wife, Nicole) are the two minds who created the Good Vibes Breakfast Club, a car meet that happens at the top of Angeles Crest Highway every Friday morning. They started going up there during Covid to get away and others began to join them. It's grown to be one of the most respected car gatherings in Southern California. Clos…

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Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster’s Snowflake cloud account—and others—by first breaching a third-party contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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OpenAI-Backed Nonprofits Have Gone Back on Their Transparency Pledges 13:11

1M ago13:11

13:11

Two organizations that supported unconditional cash grants told WIRED that they will no longer disclose their financial statements and internal policies. Their stance follows a similar denial by OpenAI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer

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