Episodes

  • Ep. 322 - The 4th Monday Series - Is Your Vintage Game Worth 30000? with Ryan Rosenzweig

    Ep. 322 - The 4th Monday Series - Is Your Vintage Game Worth 30000? with Ryan Rosenzweig
    Sep 22 2025

    Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

    Today Chris and Mike are joined by Ryan Rosenzweig. Ryan is the 26 years old CEO of C10 Toys and Games, which he started when he was just 16 years old. Based out of Orlando FL, he specializes in Video games, Pokemon cards and Funko pops. [Sept 22, 2025]

    00:00 - Intro

    00:25 - Mike Holfeld Intro

    00:47 - Today's Guest: Ryan Rosenzweig

    01:09 - Collecting as a Business

    03:25 - Something for Everyone

    04:24 - Currently Hot!

    04:55 - Going Vintage

    06:41 - Arcade Consoles

    07:33 - World Championships

    08:52 - Following the Trends

    10:30 - Who's the Customer?

    11:40 - Inadvertent Exercise App

    12:42 - Detective Work

    15:30 - Road Life

    16:18 - Trade-In

    16:58 - Full Time Job

    19:36 - Multi-Million Dollar Industry

    20:28 - E-Sports

    21:45 - Find Ryan Rosenzweig Online

    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c10_tng?igsh=N3pkdGl6OWFkODh2

    22:15 - Beware of Fakes

    23:02 - 10 Years Later

    23:47 - Wrap Up

    23:58 - Next Month: Carrie Hatton

    24:24 - Outro

    - www.social-engineer.com

    - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

    Find us online:

    - Chris Hadnagy

    - Twitter: @humanhacker

    - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
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    25 mins
  • Ep. 321 - Security Awareness Series - Trust But Verify Even Under Abnormal Circumstances: A Red Team Story with Chris and Faith

    Ep. 321 - Security Awareness Series - Trust But Verify Even Under Abnormal Circumstances: A Red Team Story with Chris and Faith
    Sep 15 2025

    Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Faith Kent. Together, they delve into the critical role of effective communication, the art of role adaptation, and the psychological dynamics in crisis situations. The conversation highlights the importance of proactive preparedness and fostering trust within teams to tackle challenges with confidence. [Sept 15, 2025]

    00:00 - Intro

    00:42 - Faith Kent Intro

    01:21 - Intro Links:

    - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

    - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

    - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

    - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

    - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

    - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

    - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

    03:09 - Breaking & Entering

    04:45 - Blending In

    07:45 - Frank's Computer

    10:13 - Unusual Communications

    12:17 - Cochlear Implant

    14:19 - Ethical Boundaries

    16:11 - Community Pride

    18:00 - Leaning Into the Discomfort

    21:57 - Not an Afterthought

    23:08 - Diversity for Security

    27:00 – Trust, But Verify (Always)

    28:23 - Wrap Up

    - Deaf Gain: Raising the Stakes for Human Diversity

    - https://gallaudet.edu/deaf-president-now/

    - https://www.lifeprint.com/

    29:03 - Outro

    - www.social-engineer.com

    - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 320 - Human Element Series - Using Gestures To Enhanced Communications with Lauren Gawne

    Ep. 320 - Human Element Series - Using Gestures To Enhanced Communications with Lauren Gawne
    Sep 8 2025

    Today we are joined by Lauren Gawne. Lauren is a Senior Lecturer in linguistics at La Trobe University. Her work focuses on understanding how people use gestures and grammar, with a particular focus on cross-cultural gesture use. Lauren also does research on emoji, scicomm and the grammar of Tibetan languages in Nepal. [Sept 8, 2025]

    00:00 - Intro

    01:40 - Intro Links

    - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

    - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

    - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

    - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

    - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

    - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

    - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

    02:40 - Lauren Gawne Intro

    03:02 - Foreign Gestures

    03:59 - Linguistical Mad Libs

    05:37 - Universal Traits

    07:47 - This Isn't Taught

    10:07 - Head Shaking Confusion

    12:41 - The Weirdness of Writing

    14:31 - Deception Detection

    17:46 - Got The Time?

    21:39 - Assigning Space

    23:06 - The Cross Culture Conundrum

    27:31 - Find Lauren Gawne Online

    - Website: https://lingthusiasm.com/

    - Blog: https://www.superlinguo.com/

    - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/superlinguo.bsky.social

    28:48 - Book Recommendations

    - The Murderbot Diaries - Martha Wells

    - Gesture - Lauren Gawne

    30:39 - Mentors

    - Barbara Kelly

    31:58 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

    - www.social-engineer.com

    - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
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    33 mins
  • Ep. 319 - The Doctor Is In Series - Can You Trust Your Gut? - All About Intuition

    Ep. 319 - The Doctor Is In Series - Can You Trust Your Gut? - All About Intuition
    Sep 1 2025
    Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie delve into the fascinating world of intuition and gut feelings. They explore whether these instincts are rooted in biology or shaped by past experiences and discuss the science behind how our brains process environmental cues to make quick decisions. [Sept 1, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:02 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 02:23 - New Book Announcement - Lilly the Brave Lion - Dr. Abbie Maroño 03:34 - The Topic of the Day: All About Intuition 06:04 - Is Intuition Always Right? 10:39 - Training Over Instinct 13:56 - Teaching Autonomy 16:39 - Facing Hard Truths 20:19 - Lack of Self Trust 24:06 - Intuition or Trauma Response? 26:16 - Wrap Up & Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org Find us online: - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd - Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy References: American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Intuition. In APA Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved March 29, 2025, from https://dictionary.apa.org/intuition Bechara, A., Damasio, H., Tranel, D., & Damasio, A. R. (1997). Deciding advantageously before knowing the advantageous strategy. Science, 275(5304), 1293–1295. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.275.5304.1293 Dane, E., & Pratt, M. G. (2007). Exploring intuition and its role in managerial decision making. Academy of Management Review, 32(1), 33–54. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2007.23463682 Gigerenzer, G. (2007). Gut feelings: The intelligence of the unconscious. Viking. Hodgkinson, G. P., Langan-Fox, J., & Sadler-Smith, E. (2008). Intuition: A fundamental bridging construct in the behavioral sciences. British Journal of Psychology, 99(1), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712607X216666 Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, fast and slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Lieberman, M. D. (2000). Intuition: A social cognitive neuroscience approach. Psychological Bulletin, 126(1), 109–137. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.126.1.109 Sadler-Smith, E., & Shefy, E. (2004). The intuitive executive: Understanding and applying 'gut feel' in decision-making. Academy of Management Executive, 18(4), 76–91. https://doi.org/10.5465/ame.2004.15268692
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    27 mins
  • Ep. 318 - The 4th Monday Series - Finding Stable Employment in a Crazy Economy with Bobby Knost

    Ep. 318 - The 4th Monday Series - Finding Stable Employment in a Crazy Economy with Bobby Knost
    Aug 25 2025

    Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

    Today Chris and Mike are joined by Bobby Knost. Bobby is a proud member of the Iron Workers Local Union 808, which represents workers across eight counties in Central Florida. He has been a Union Iron Worker since 1985 and currently serves as the Business Manager of Local 808, a position he has held since June of 2018. [Aug 25, 2025]

    00:00 - Intro

    00:16 - Mike Holfeld Intro

    01:02 - Today's Guest: Bobby Knost

    01:28 - Let's Start with "Why?"

    02:44 - Just Give Me a Chance

    04:19 - The Union Advantage

    06:13 - Journey to Journeyman

    07:21 - What Do I Do?

    - https://www.ironworkers808.com/

    08:21 - Building Something

    12:01 - An Act of Attrition

    15:32 - Paying It Forward

    17:39 - You're Gonna Want to Go Up!

    19:16 - Google "Union Iron Workers"

    20:17 - The Work is There

    24:13 - Be A Cadillac

    25:58 - Wrap Up

    26:53 - Honoring Brother Mike

    28:56 - Outro

    - www.social-engineer.com

    - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

    Find us online:

    - Chris Hadnagy

    - Twitter: @humanhacker

    - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy
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    29 mins
  • Ep. 317 - Security Awareness Series - Are You Ready For A Breach? with Jowan and Chris

    Ep. 317 - Security Awareness Series - Are You Ready For A Breach? with Jowan and Chris
    Aug 18 2025

    Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Jowan Joseph. Chris and Jowan discuss the importance of effective communication, role adaptation, and the psychological aspects of crisis situations. The discussion emphasizes the need for proactive preparedness and building trust within teams to navigate challenges effectively. [Aug 18, 2025]

    00:00 - Intro

    00:32 - Jowan Joseph Intro

    00:44 - New Format

    01:24 - Intro Links:

    - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

    - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

    - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

    - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

    - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

    - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

    - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

    03:08 - Tabletop...Child's Play

    04:36 - Phase One: Assigning Roles

    07:11 - Going Rogue

    08:05 - Measuring Tone

    09:22 - A Few More Twists

    09:57 - Some Heads Are Gonna Roll

    10:41 - Communication Breakdown

    12:17 - Post Mortem

    13:44 - Alignment at Scale

    14:57 - Divide and Conquer... Together

    17:31 - Proactive Instead of Reactive

    20:21 - The Communication Gap

    21:22 - Trust Factor

    22:15 - Wrap Up & Outro

    - www.social-engineer.com

    - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
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    23 mins
  • Ep. 316 - Human Element Series - Do It Scared, But Do It Anyway with Shang Saavedra

    Ep. 316 - Human Element Series - Do It Scared, But Do It Anyway with Shang Saavedra
    Aug 11 2025
    Today we are joined by Shang Saavedra, the Founder and CEO of Save My Cents, an influential personal-finance website and social-media platform. Saavedra teaches readers the key habits and behaviors needed to become less fearful of money and live life with joy. Saavedra was named one of the "25 Most Influential New Voices of Money" by TIME/NextAdvisor in 2022 and is an Expert Reviewer and Contributor at CNET Money. She received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business. Saavedra and her husband finished saving for their retirement by the age of 31 and now live a work-optional life in Southern California with their two boys and two cats. [Aug 11, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 01:27 - Shang Saavedra Intro 02:23 - Motivation for Success 04:03 - Save My Cents 07:29 - The Feelings Mutual 10:07 - It's Emotional 12:01 - Root Causes of Bad Money Habits 13:02 - Feast or Famine 13:45 - Adverse Events 15:26 - Scarce Immigrant 17:08 - Mind Over (Money) Matters 21:05 - Your Worth, More 24:07 - Book Recommendations - The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg 25:06 - Mentors - Therapist 25:59 - Shang Saavedra Online - Website: https://savemycents.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savemycents/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savemycents - Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216282934-wealth-is-a-mindset - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Mindset-Change-Your-Money/dp/B0D94QCZL6/ - Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/wealth-is-a-mindset/21633491 26:42 - Parting Advice 27:04 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org
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    28 mins
  • Ep. 315 - The Doctor Is In Series - Love at First Sight, Is it Possible?

    Ep. 315 - The Doctor Is In Series - Love at First Sight, Is it Possible?
    Aug 4 2025
    Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie explore the complexities of attraction and the concept of love at first sight. They discuss the biochemical responses associated with attraction, the importance of understanding cognitive biases, and the role of familiarity in relationships. [Aug 4, 2025] 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:15 - Intro Links - Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ - Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ - Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ - Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ - Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb - CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ - innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 03:14 - The Topic of the Day: Love at First Sight 03:22 - Pulling Apart the Fairy Tale 04:26 - Knowledge is Power 05:49 - Why Can't This Be Love? 07:12 - More Than a Feeling 09:28 - May Impair Your Ability 10:59 - The Rickety Bridge Study 13:20 - Head or Heart? 15:04 - Cognitive Biases 16:16 - The Halo Effect 17:19 - Prototypical Matching 18:51 - I Want You to Want Me 21:54 - Retrospective Bias 23:34 - Feels Like Home 28:44 - Keep One Eye Open 30:32 - A Responsibility to Self-Awareness 32:53 - Wrap Up 33:11 - Next Month: Intuition 33:31 - Outro - www.social-engineer.com - www.innocentlivesfoundation.org Find us online: - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd - Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy References: Dutton, D. G., & Aron, A. P. (1974). Some evidence for heightened sexual attraction under conditions of high anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 30(4), 510–517. Fisher, H. E., Aron, A., & Brown, L. L. (2006). Romantic love: A mammalian brain system for mate choice. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 361(1476), 2173–2186. Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., & Thomas, G. (2000). The measurement of perceived relationship quality components: A confirmatory factor analytic approach. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26(3), 340–354. Hazan, C., & Shaver, P. (1987). Romantic love conceptualized as an attachment process. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 52(3), 511–524. Marazziti, D., & Canale, D. (2004). Hormonal changes when falling in love. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 29(7), 931–936. Nisbett, R. E., & Wilson, T. D. (1977). The halo effect: Evidence for unconscious alteration of judgments. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35(4), 250–256. Sprecher, S., & Metts, S. (1989). Development of the "Romantic Beliefs Scale" and examination of the effects of gender and gender-role orientation. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 6(4), 387–411. Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological Review, 93(2), 119–135. Zeki, S. (2007). The neurobiology of love. FEBS Letters, 581(14), 2575–2579. Zsok, F., Haucke, M., De Wit, C., & Barelds, D. P. (2017). What kind of love is love at first sight? An empirical investigation. Personal Relationships, 24(4), 869–885.
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    34 mins