Intelligence
OSINT, espionage, surveillance, and information warfare
#287: The Chain of Custody: Proving Reality in a Post-Truth Era
In a world of deepfakes, hitting record isn’t enough. Learn how to use WORM media and cryptographic hashes to create undeniable digital evidence.
#285: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Engineering of Modern Spy Gear
Explore the high-tech world of covert audio, from MEMS microphones to digital signatures, and how these tiny devices stand up in court.
#284: The Ghost in the Radio: Why Number Stations Still Exist
Why do spies still use creepy radio broadcasts in 2026? Herman and Corn dive into the unbreakable math and physics of number stations.
#282: Why Spying Is Now a Service You Can Subscribe To
Why do CEOs pay for Stratfor when they have Reuters? Herman and Corn dive into the high-stakes world of private intelligence and global forecasting.
#281: Why Deepfakes Are the New Face of Investigative Journalism
Forget silhouettes and voice distortion. Discover how AI "digital veils" are revolutionizing whistleblower protection in modern journalism.
#279: Caught on Tape: The Tech of Covert Evidence Gathering
When a landlord dispute gets messy, a smartphone isn't enough. Discover the professional tools and laws for gathering reliable audio evidence.
#273: The Masked Author: From Ben Franklin to AI Stylometry
Can you truly hide behind a pen name? Herman and Corn explore the history of pseudonyms and how AI is revolutionizing the art of staying anonymous.
#256: Breaking the Blackout: CENO and the P2P Fight for Truth
When governments cut the internet, CENO turns users into a library. Explore how peer-to-peer tech is bypassing state censorship in Iran.
#254: Why Your Metadata Is Louder Than Your Message
Every file has a digital shadow. Discover how metadata tracks your life, from ancient libraries to modern AI surveillance.
#239: High-Altitude Spies: Why Planes and Balloons Beat Satellites
Why do we still use planes and balloons in the age of satellites? Herman and Corn explore the physics and politics of high-altitude spying.
#213: Eyes Everywhere: The Hidden World of Modern Surveillance
Explore the tech behind professional security and the "iceberg" of hidden sensors watching our every move in the modern age.
#208: Can Spies See Your Footprints From Space?
Herman and Corn explore how AI and advanced satellites are stripping away the fog of war, from tracking footprints to seeing through clouds.
#207: The End of Secrecy: How OSINT is Redefining Intelligence
Explore how hobbyists and satellites are revolutionizing intelligence, from tracking tanks on TikTok to high-res commercial space imagery.
#168: Digital Vaults: The Mainstream Rise of Air-Gapped AI
Discover why air-gapping is going mainstream in 2026 and how organizations are securing local AI models using "digital vaults."
#167: Why Are Hackers Hiding in Your System for Decades?
They don't just hack; they move in. Discover how state-sponsored APTs stay hidden in networks for years and the signatures they leave behind.
#141: Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secrets of Steganography
Explore the invisible world of steganography, from secret printer dots to AI watermarking and digital dead drops hidden in plain sight.
#71: Dark Web Deception: Google's Monitoring Shift
Google's "dark web monitoring" isn't what you think. We reveal the hidden corners of the internet and Google's true capabilities.