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Smile High Podcast ClubKim Steve Doug & Nate_Media Blitz & Child Baptism_2 of 3The conversation continues about the LDS church's policy. Some of the topics/questions we cover are as follows: Should a member take their leaders at their word in believing that this new policy is from Christ and motivated by love and understanding?Is it right that children of gay parents need wait until the age of 18 to get baptized while their peers aren't so restricted? Does the ex-mormon, skeptical or gay community need to expand their view to see into the next life to find comfort with this new policy that some faithful...
2026-04-1153 min
Smile High Podcast ClubKim Steve Doug & Nate_Stay or Leave the Mormon Church? 3 of 3The conversation continues about the LDS church's policy. Some of the topics/questions we cover are as follows:Is this policy worth leaving the LDS church over or can you do more good by staying in? Is prayer a reliable means to identifying truth or do we eventually get what we want by wearying the lord? How can a person justify staying in the LDS church after they've seen some of the more questionable parts of its history? Does rationale thought have a place in church related issues or is Nate...
2026-04-1142 min
Smile High Podcast ClubKim Steve Doug & Nate_LDS Policy & Me & You & Kids_1 of 3The Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) is pleased to share our very last episode for Season 1. Yep, we're going to hang up the towel for a bit and recharge our batteries. If you'd like to say thanks and show your support for the episodes we created and drop us a line or use our easy donation button to show how much you care.This last episode is EPIC! Download it now!With all the discussions back and forth this past week regarding the Mormon (LDS) church's policy of labeling same-sex couples as apostates and identifying...
2026-04-1133 min
Smile High Podcast ClubRachel_Seek Help & Overcome Ignorance with Love_4 of 4Rachel is back! This is the final episode of our conversation. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like us on Facebook. If you've felt inspired and cracked a smile, you may consider leaving us a small donation to help fund the club. It's easy.
2026-04-1127 min
Smile High Podcast ClubRachel_LGBTQ Identity & Emerson Success_3 of 4Rachel is back! We haven't finished our conversation yet so this is part c of a four part episode. This episode touches upon Rachel's experience in dealing with life as a transgender woman. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like us on Facebook. If you've felt inspired and cracked a smile, you may consider leaving us a small donation to help fund the club. It's easy.
2026-04-1141 min
Smile High Podcast ClubRachel_Love without Secrets & Seen as You Are_2 of 4Rachel is back! We haven't finished our conversation yet so this is part b of a four part episode. This episode answers questions related to Rachel's experience in finding someone who she felt safe enough to share who she truly was. The best part, her fiancé not only supports her but loves who Rachel is as a person. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like us on Facebook. If you've felt inspired and cracked a smile, you may consider leaving u...
2026-04-1136 min
Smile High Podcast ClubRachel_TransGenius & Love is not Deaf or Blind_1 of 4This Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode is AMAZING!!! Here we highlight the life of one of Nate's friends. This week's guest is the very wonderful, Rachel! Rachel is a world class engineer and amazing person who recently came out as a transgender woman. This episode explores Rachel's experience growing up and slowly learning who she was. She then explains the difficulties about coming out and how she managed to overcome the social stigma that is often placed on LGBT individuals.Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show...
2026-04-1131 min
Smile High Podcast ClubLance_Science, Religion, and Happiness_5Qs 4 of 4You've made it! This is part d and the last portion of Lance's interview. If you've made it this far, the SHPC can only assume that you've either enjoyed it or you are so mad at them that you're only listening with the motivation of keeping a tally of how many faux-pas they've said. :) In this episode, Lance discusses why he looks to science to help direct his decisions in life. He admits that a life where one takes control and does not just give the responsibility to someone else can be challenging. Lance explains, however, how...
2026-04-1133 min
Smile High Podcast ClubLance_Agnosticism & Map Crack_5Qs 3 of 4This is part c of Lance's interview. Yep, these two didn't stop for nothing! In this episode, Lance and Nate continue to tackle tough topics. Lance shares his perspective of God and why, after growing up faithful in the Mormon religion, he now has moved to a more agnostic view of him. Nate manages to ask Lance a few more direct questions such as what good he sees in his former faith. Nate also shares some personal details regarding the struggle he has had in supporting his kids in their decisions to get baptized into the Mormon...
2026-04-1132 min
Smile High Podcast ClubLance_Good Friends & Porn Shaming_5Qs 2 of 4This is part b of Lance's interview. In this episode, Lance and Nate touch upon some rather lesser talked about subjects. Topics such as what constitutes a good friend and can someone leave the Mormon church and find true happiness are discussed. These two wild n' crazy guys even peel the onion back on taboo topics such as how pornography and masturbation are handled by the Mormon church. Is there method effective at the goal they want to accomplish or is it only aggravating the problem. Questions such as whether or not shaming people for activities such as these...
2026-04-1144 min
Smile High Podcast ClubLance_Net Positives & Sky Wizard_5Qs 1 of 4For this week's episode, Nate interviews one of his old friends from way back. This incredible guy's name is Lance. As you will hear, Lance is a very active guy who knows no bounds when it comes to running. He has run multiple races including ultra marathons of as far as 100 miles! Not only a runner, but Lance also enjoys many other outdoor activities. One of these activities, however, nearly cost him his life. About 9 years ago, Lance was competing in a timed rock climbing competition when, to his surprise, a faulty knot sent him falling down to the...
2026-04-1125 min
Smile High Podcast ClubJodie_Faith after Loss_5QsHave you ever asked the question "Why me God?" or wondered why you were given an experience that seemed almost more than you could bear? This episode speaks to all those who have experienced a significant loss or trial in their lives and, as a result, have found it hard to find the Faith to carry on. In this episode, our dear friend Jody shares personal details of a tragic event that occurred in her life a little more than two decades ago. While en route to make an appointment for a doctor's visit, a trip they...
2026-04-111h 27
Smile High Podcast ClubDerek Sivers_Beyond Need & Happy to Be_5QsFor this week's episode, the SHPC traveled across the deep wide ocean to a small green rock that goes by the name of New Zealand. And just did we find in our virtual travels? We found a cool dude known as Derek Sivers (www.dereksivers.org). Derek is the founder of CD Baby. This company is the largest online seller of independent music and has sold over $100M of music to over 150,000 independent musicians. Not only is Derek a talented and successful entrepreneur, but he also is a very accomplished writer with as many as 34...
2026-04-1156 min
Smile High Podcast ClubLeo_Underwear_ & FunnyYoung Leo just graduated to full time underwear(s). In his great excitement, he decided to put all 4 new undees on at the same time. This moment was captured and we wanted to share it with you. Why? Because it's sure to make you smile and everyone needs a smile every now and then. Enjoy. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like us on Facebook. If you've felt inspired and cracked a smile, you may consider leaving us a small...
2026-04-1101 min
Smile High Podcast ClubNate_Its True Sometimes_3 of 3For those who survived rounds 1 and 2, it's now time for the knockout episode round 3. In this session, Nate answers Doug and Dave's tough questions. They didn't let up to say the least. Make sure you don't miss the extra question asked by Nate's friend Aarica from the Facebook website. This was recorded a week or two after Doug and Dave let him go. He not only opens up another can of worms with his response and shows he's consistently inconsistent but he also seems to come to a good resolution on his church issues. Who knows, he may be...
2026-04-1147 min
Smile High Podcast ClubNate_Yours Truly & A Foolish Consistency_2 of 3Here's round 2 of 3 with Dave and Doug probing Nate's brain yet again. In this podcast Nate is asked about what inspires him. On this topic, he shares a few thoughts from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self Reliance" essay. He explains how he interprets Emerson's phrase "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." We hope you enjoy taking a facility tour through Nate's brain. Please keep your hair nets and protective shoe booties on throughout the duration of the tour. :) Enjoy part 2 of the 3 part conversation. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy...
2026-04-1137 min
Smile High Podcast ClubNate_Yours Truly Raw & Real_1 of 3Help! I've been ambushed and my studio was taken over by two super stealthy hobgoblins. They tortured me with questions and probed my brain for nearly two hours. I pert near confessed everything. Yep, every dog has his day and today was mine. I was interviewed by my two bestest friends ever, my brothers. They were super nice and managed to wrangle a few personal skeletons that I've been carefully guarding in my closet for years. I'm gonna warn you, in this podcast, I'm pretty open and vulnerable with what I share. I hope in some way...
2026-04-1130 min
Smile High Podcast ClubCam_Look for Good & the Simple Things_30DayCameron returns as our guest on the Smile High Podcast Club to share with us his experience of going on a 30-day complaining fast. That's right! Cameron's goal this past 30-days was to not complain. Can you imagine going 30-days and not complaining? What a challenge! During our conversation with him, Cam shares his thoughts about how difficult it was to bite his tongue and not indulge himself in the act of complaining and being negative. Even at his boy's baseball game and being surrounded by angry mothers accusing the referee of bad calls, Cameron would not...
2026-04-1150 min
Smile High Podcast ClubCam_Loyal Friend & Loving Father_5QsWhat a terrific guest we have this week! I was able to get Cameron on the horn for an hour or so and learn about what makes this fantastic guy tick. He's like the older brother I never had. In this episode, Cam talks about an event earlier in his life that made a significant impact in the way he views and treats others. To know firsthand that we all are going to pass on and the time of this event is unknown to all of us made Cam realize that everyone he meets needs...
2026-04-111h 16
Smile High Podcast ClubDoug_True to Self_5QsNate finally did it. He cornered his brother Doug and got the interview of the century. What an incredible episode it was! Doug shared some very personal details in this episode about growing up in a Mormon household but noting at a very young age that he saw things in a different light. After pushing his own thoughts and feelings aside in isolation, he tried to follow what he was expected to do in hopes that this would gain him the blessings he was promised. After serving a faithful mission and not seeing these promises come to...
2026-04-111h 14
Smile High Podcast ClubAlan_Truth & Love_Part 5 of 5In this episode, Nate really shoots the deeps about what his Dad saw and learned on the other side while he was in his coma. His Dad, Alan goes into more details on what he learned from what he saw while in a comma. There are quite a few details here than were read by Nate in episode 18b. Nate asks some pretty direct and tough questions like; what religion is the right one? Does one earn their way into heaven? What can we do to gain favor or progress while here? and many others. Also, I'd...
2026-04-111h 24
Smile High Podcast ClubAlan_preNDE Tragedy_Part 4 of 5Doug is back! Yep, the co-host from season 1, my brother, is back for this very special episode. Both Doug and I gang up on my Dad and interview him about his life and share a little bit about what they saw growing up with a father who got into quite a few hairy situations and managed to live to tell the tale. This is a very fun episode with a lot of laughing. My Dad was such a great sport. This is the first of a two part episode. This one set the stage while the second is more...
2026-04-1151 min
Smile High Podcast ClubJim&Alan_NDE & Truth_Part 3 of 5How do you recognize spiritual truth when you come across it? What does it take to get into heaven? How important is it to learn how to love while here on earth? What is the "other side" like? All of these questions and more are explored in this episode. As you may have noticed, this is the third episode that discusses my dad's near death experience. This one is extra special because we listen to Jim give his firsthand account of the event and what happened that fateful day on the mountain when my dad had his fall. We...
2026-04-111h 02
Smile High Podcast ClubAlan_NDE_Part 2 of 5Yep, I'm back as the special guest this week. Don't you just love it! Okay, I'd rather listen to someone else's voice but, on a shoestring budget, James Earl Jones couldn't justify the time. :) J/K. This second portion goes into the actual NDE where my dad relates what he was taught by his angel buddies on the other side. There are quite a few gems here. I'd like to hear any and all of your thoughts about this. Please be as respectful as you can. I have feelings too you know. I think I...
2026-04-1148 min
Smile High Podcast ClubAlan_NDE & Random Thoughts_Part 1 of 5This week Nate is doing things a little different. Sometimes it's good to break free from the monotony and put ones pants on backwards (or something along those lines. This week's special guest is Nate. What? I know, you're probably sick of hearing from me as the host. Bear with me though, I've got something I'm reading that might just be worth your time. This is a very personal and special episode where I read a few excerpts from my dad's Near Death Experience (NDE). There's so much to say that this is my first two-parter. Make...
2026-04-1157 min
Smile High Podcast ClubSrini Rao_Misfits & Self Doubt_5QsThis week's guest is someone truly UNMISTAKABLE. His name is Srini Rao and his company is the "Unmistakable Media" which ports the slogan of "The voice of disruption". Under this company Srini is known by many as the master mind and creator of "The Unmistakable Creative" podcast. At unmistakablecreative.com you'll find his 500 episode archive that's full of unbelievably insightful episodes. One of my personal favorites is "The Making of Macgyver with Lee Zlotof". Macgyver was my childhood hero and is why I became an engineer. I stumbled upon this podcast a few months ago...
2026-04-1148 min
Smile High Podcast ClubKeith_Dads Love & Live YOUR Life_5QsThis week's guest is someone truly remarkable. His name is Keith and his story is one of love and good humor. Not too long ago, Keith had a life changing experience where he was electrocuted by a high-voltage power line. Fortunately, this dangerous situation did not take his life but it did leave him with some serious scars. Living through this horrible experience, Keith realized that his life was much too short to waste time worrying about other people's opinions. He also realized that his family was where his happiness was found. Growing up, Keith...
2026-04-111h 26
Smile High Podcast ClubMatt_Purpose of Prayer_30DayThis week's Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode is all about Matt's 30-day challenge. Yep, it has already been 30-days and he's ready to report what happened. I know you've been waiting for this moment so let us dig in. In this episode, Matt and Nate explore the power of prayer and how it might prove useful to both the believer and unbeliever alike. Matt's take on prayer is very insightful and offers a perspective that perhaps many haven't considered. Could it be that some of us don't take the time to pray because we don't think...
2026-04-111h 23
Smile High Podcast ClubMatt_Feeling & Prayer_5QsThis week's Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) show is the very first episode in Season 2. Yep, that's right, we've graduated to a new season with all new questions. To kick off this season, we have Nate's good buddy Matt. Matt's story is unique and the perspectives he shares are quite insightful. Amongst his many passions, Matt absolutely adores gummy products. If he had his way, he'd have gummy bears for dinner and go straight in to a nice veggie tray. Professionally, Matt has really excelled at what he does. He's a corporate man with a passion for...
2026-04-111h 47
Smile High Podcast ClubChad_Knowledge & Effort_30DayIn this episode of the Smile High Podcast Club, Chad talks about his 30-day experience and some lessons he learned in taking on this incredible challenge. Thank you for listening to his story and we hope you enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like us on Facebook.
2026-04-111h 02
Smile High Podcast ClubChad_Hard Work & Run Your Race_5QsThis week's Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) show highlights Nate's good buddy Chad. Chad is a man who is not a stranger to working hard in order to get things done. His uncanny ability to power through work weeks of 100 hours or more helped Chad develop valuable expertise in his field of work. After almost losing his dear mother to an aggressive form of pancreatitis, however, Chad found himself reevaluating his life's focus . This brush with death that he saw his mother experience made him realize that time here on earth can be unpredictably cut short at a moment's...
2026-04-111h 09
Smile High Podcast ClubAlicia_No Problem & Think Positively_30DayAlicia is back! Did she manage to fulfill her 30 day challenge? Was she able to defeat the messy trolls who left her shed in disarray? In this episode, Alicia tells us about how she was able to mentally condition her mind to get up the energy to fulfill her challenge. Alicia also shares some tidbits of knowledge about the importance of a cool attitude and thinking positive. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show. If you like the show, please share it with your friends and like...
2026-04-1124 min
Smile High Podcast ClubAlicia_French & Buddha_5QsThis Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode highlights Nate's friend Alicia. Though Alicia's first language is French, she does a great job sharing her perspective in English in this interview. For those who wonder what it's like to live in paradise (i.e., New Caledonia: small French territory off the coast of Australia), this is a great show to listen to. Alicia shares a few stories from her life and explains that becoming a mother for the first time was a transformative experience in her life. She also explains how daily meditation helps her deal with the stresses that...
2026-04-1138 min
Smile High Podcast ClubRob_Crossroads & Optimism_5QsThis Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode highlights Nate's buddy Rob. Like Nate, Rob is an engineer. Though both Nate and Rob "geek out" a bit in reminiscing how cool our natural world is, Rob's practical perspective is relatable to all. An interesting event early in Rob's life made a significant impact in where he is today. He explains that he met a crossroad in his life where he decided not to follow the path he was on. After making a few changes, Rob was able to start a new life for himself. Rob's gift of optimism has helped...
2026-04-1139 min
Smile High Podcast ClubBen_Health & Community_30DayThis episode highlights Nate's good friend Ben. Ben is a very upbeat guy who has a strong passion for music. This is the 30-day follow-up for Ben. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show.
2026-04-1148 min
Smile High Podcast ClubBen_Rhythm & The Element_5QsThis episode highlights Nate's good friend Ben. Ben is a very upbeat guy who has a strong passion for music. In fact, gaining a musical education as a kid was a serious inflection point in his life. He attributes the experiences that he received as a young boy in the marching band to being the genesis from which he developed a strong character and gained essential leadership skills for his life. These experiences also gave him the motivation to want to help others find their element and passion for life. Ben's mastery of storytelling and his ability to concisely...
2026-04-1155 min
Smile High Podcast ClubSam_Superman & PeaceThis Smile High Podcast Club episode highlights Nate and Doug's long-term friend Sam. Though he claims that he's just a man trying to figure things out like the rest of us, this modest guy has many important and deep insights to share. Sam is akin to superman in many ways. He's had a few open heart surgeries without the need of long-term medication. He attributes his recovery and good health to both modern medicine and natural medicine. Sam also shows his superhero powers by being a father of 5 kids and meeting their needs while at the same time serving...
2026-04-1142 min
Smile High Podcast ClubNatalie_Teacher & Family_5QsThis week's Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) show highlights Nate and Doug's dear cousin Natalie. Natalie's is a school teacher and a big fan of sports. She spends much of her time making a difference inside and outside of the classroom. She is a coach for her students in basketball and volleyball. Her method of instruction is to set high expectations for her students so that their potential can be realized. Natalie has a deep appreciation for her family. Specifically, she has a very high esteem of her father. The example her father has set is one of love...
2026-04-1155 min
Smile High Podcast ClubSara_Doula & Empathy_5QsThis week's Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) show highlights Nate and Doug's dear friend Sara. Sara's story is one of both love and loss. Having seen her father struggle with depression and eventually pass on, Sara learned at an early age to develop a strong compassion for those around her. Using this skill, Sara became a postpartum doula to help women with one of the most amazing celebrations of life; bringing a child into this world. Sara's strong sense of empathy has been a boon to many and she continues to use this attribute to help many around her...
2026-04-111h 05
Smile High Podcast ClubDave_Autonomy & Determination_5QsThis Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode highlights Nate's brother and Doug's husband Dave. We are fortunate to have Dave share a portion of his life story with us. Dave explains that as an only child and being raised by both his mother and aunt and uncle his early life was not easy. There wasn't much money and he learned early on that he had to develop autonomy in order to meet his educational needs. Though he had good examples around him, like Hope and Joy (his cousins), Dave's self-discipline and work ethic have made him the great guy...
2026-04-1157 min
Smile High Podcast ClubDarren_BoM Share_30DayDarren is back and ready to report how he did in facing his fear of sharing a Book of Mormon. In this episode Nate and Doug interview Darren to see exactly how he tackled this difficult challenge of sharing a book that has changed his life with one of his close friends. Sure enough, Darren shares his good sense of humor and big heart with all of us on this episode. We are so lucky to have him on the show and hear about this wonderful experience he had in overcoming a long held fear.What's your...
2026-04-1118 min
Smile High Podcast ClubDarren_Dr Tease and a Fathers Love_5QsThis episode highlights Nate close friend Darren. Darren is a very devoted friend, husband and father. Early in his life, Darren had an experience which left a strong impression for him. He felt that though he had a loving father here on earth, he also had a heavenly father who was interested in his happiness. This life shaping experience has given him the strength and confidence that has helped him accomplish much in his life thus far. One of Darren's strengths is that of teasing. He uses this to help break down the protective barriers that many build around...
2026-04-1139 min
Smile High Podcast ClubJamie_Entrepreneur & Head Game_5QsThis week's podcast highlights Doug's good friend Jamie. Jamie is an entrepreneur who has a knack for succeeding in any endeavor he chooses to pursue. What brings him strength to venture out on his own and start new companies is a mantra that states that "necessity is the mother of courage". A tragedy in Jamie's early childhood helped him appreciate the fragile nature of life. He grew out of that experience and adopted the philosophy that one should appreciate life by working hard and playing even harder. Jamie is truly a pioneer at heart and practice. Though he has...
2026-04-111h 16
Smile High Podcast ClubJamie_Resilience_30Day_uneditedThis week's podcast highlights Doug's good friend Jamie. Jamie is an entrepreneur who has a knack for succeeding in any endeavor he chooses to pursue. This podcast is the post-30 day challenge summary. It wasn't edited, fully, so apologize for that. Thank you for listening to his story and enjoy the show.
2026-04-1111 min
Smile High Podcast ClubShannon_Family & Fun_30DayNate and Doug make their very first 30-day interview with their beloved sister Shannon. This episode is full of giggling and fun. This is just what happens when the three of these yahoos get into conversation together. Besides exposing their wild side on this podcast, the three amigos do get serious for a minute or two and talk about Shannon's experience during her 30-days of learning about her ancestors. Come along and have some fun and learn more about what Shannon has to share. Don't miss the outtakes that Nate included at the end of the episode for your...
2026-04-1132 min
Smile High Podcast ClubShannon_Nature & Family_5QsNate and Doug interview their good sister Shannon. Shannon is a mother who has a deep love for her family and friends. She shares her unique perspectives on life with Doug and Nate. Some of her secrets include how playing in nature and enjoying time away from the stresses of life can prove to be both healing and reinvigorating to one's life. Thank you for listening to her story and enjoy the show.
2026-04-1137 min
Smile High Podcast ClubSariah_World Traveler and Love_5QsNate and Doug interview their good friend Sariah. Sariah is a world traveler with a unique view on life. She's been to China, Africa, and many other places. The experiences she shares and her perspective are both inspirational and motivating. From this short interview, one can get a idea of how much Sariah cares for her friends and those fortunate to know her. Nate and Doug also get to know Sariah's lighter side and have a few good laughs along the way. Enjoy the show.
2026-04-1153 min
Smile High Podcast ClubMichelle_Forgive & Live_30Day In this short but insightful episode, we get to review Michelle's 30-day challenge. Our listeners will be able to shoot the deeps with her as she navigates the topic of forgiveness and letting difficult issues go so that one can live a more fulfilling life. Michelle shares some additional lessons that she learned from her own life and from the books she read over the course of her 30-day challenge. Her personal message to our listeners is for them to not worry about their age or use it as an excuse but to celebrate their life (at whatever age...
2026-04-1116 min
Smile High Podcast ClubMichelle_Energy & Intent_5QsFor today's show our guest's name is Michelle. When Michelle was young, she was in a serious car accident where she broke several bones in her face and body and lost a lot of blood. Fortunate for us all, she managed to cheat death. This second chance at life could explain her boundless amounts of energy and passion for life. With all of this energy, Michelle is heavily involved with various outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and the like. She just recently started doing Pilates as well. She coined the phrase."Do things with intent and attention". Thank...
2026-04-1154 min
Smile High Podcast ClubJim_Empty Throne & Eternal Rounds_5QsThis episode highlights Nate and Doug's good friend Jim. Jim is quite a dynamic individual with a strong passion and interest for the spiritual realm of life. One interesting fact about Jim is that, as a perfusionist, he stops and restarts people's hearts for a living. This routine brush with life and death in the operating room may be one of the reasons why Jim has such an intense belief in God and the more metaphysical aspects of life. Coming from this perspective, Jim offers many interesting thoughts about what truly brings one joy and appreciation for life. His...
2026-04-1138 min
Security ConfidentialS18 E01 (VIDEO) How Hackers Target National Security#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurity Matthew Devost is a cybersecurity, risk management, and national security expert with over 25 years of experience. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of OODA LLC and Devsec previously founded the Terrorism Research Center and cybersecurity consultancy FusionX, which was acquired by Accenture. At Accenture, he led the Global Cyber Defense practice. Matthew has held key leadership roles at iDefense, iSIGHT Partners, Total Intel, SDI, Tulco Holdings, and Technical Defense, making him a trusted voice in cyber threat intelligence and critical infrastructure protection. 00:00 Introduction02:03 The Evolution of Cybersecurity and National Security Risks06:16 Understanding Cyber Threats and Strategies for D...
2025-11-0647 minSecurity ConfidentialS18 E01 How Hackers Target National SecurityMatthew Devost is a cybersecurity, risk management, and national security expert with over 25 years of experience. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of OODA LLC and Devsec previously founded the Terrorism Research Center and cybersecurity consultancy FusionX, which was acquired by Accenture. At Accenture, he led the Global Cyber Defense practice. Matthew has held key leadership roles at iDefense, iSIGHT Partners, Total Intel, SDI, Tulco Holdings, and Technical Defense, making him a trusted voice in cyber threat intelligence and critical infrastructure protection. 00:00 Introduction02:03 The Evolution of Cybersecurity and National Security Risks
2025-11-0647 min
KBKASTEpisode 254 Deep Dive: Bob Huber | Deep Fakes and Election Interference: Tackling the Threat of Manipulated ContentIn this episode, we’re joined by Bob Huber (Chief Security Officer and Head of Research – Tenable) as he delves into the pressing issue of misinformation on social media. From the impact on critical situations like elections and natural disasters to the proliferation of deepfake technology, we explored the difficulty of discerning authentic content. Bob shared insights on the challenges of identifying and combating misinformation, emphasizing the need for international norms and proactive measures.
Robert Huber, Tenable’s chief security officer, head of research and president of Tenable Public Sector, LLC, oversees the company’s global security and rese...
2024-05-0342 min
OODAcastMatt Devost on Hacking Entrepreneurship and Identifying Threats and OpportunitiesIn this OODAcast, the tables are turned as OODA Network Expert Jen Hoar interviews CEO Matt Devost and they discuss how Matt consistently identified new threats and opportunities by blending eccentric interests into a career as a serial entrepreneur and become an established expert on cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and technology issues. Having been educated in a one-room schoolhouse in the rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Matt identified a way to blend his interests in emerging national security threats and computer science into a bespoke career path and took persistent risks to realize non-obvious opportunities. Matt's Bio:
2020-10-0258 min