Personal Security
21 episodes
#5062: High-Vis Beyond the Vest: A Safety Gear Countdown
Fluorescent formalwear, swim caps, and dog vests — exploring the regulated world of high-visibility gear and why it's hilarious in the wrong context.
#4870: Crossbody vs Waist Pack: Travel Security Without the Tourist Look
Why pockets fail, and how to carry your passport securely without looking like a tourist.
#4852: The Airport That Feels Like a Mall — But Isn't
Why airports feel normal but aren't — and the engineered calm that hides invisible surveillance.
#4597: How to Destroy Documents on the Road (Without Setting Off the Smoke Detector)
Hand-tearing techniques, mobile shredders, and the failure patterns that leave your data reassemblable.
#4042: Airport Security Theater: Who's It Really For?
95% of weapons get through TSA checkpoints. So why do we still take off our shoes?
#4040: The Clipboard That Opens Any Door
Professional liars with rulebooks: inside the world of authorized break-ins, badge cloning, and jail time as a line item.
#4038: The Art of Being Boring: Privacy Engineering for Renters
A systems design approach to residential privacy, using social engineering techniques to become a satisfyingly boring neighbor.
#3909: What to Do When a Stranger Yells at You
A practical protocol for handling aggressive strangers on the street — based on real research.
#3414: How to Actually Intervene in a Violent Attack
What the research says about the five tiers of intervention—from calling 999 to physical confrontation.
#3357: Reading Silence Like a Sailor Reads Clouds
How to read a city's noise floor, spot anomalies, and stay relaxed but primed—without looking paranoid.
#3037: How Ancient Clean Beat Modern Soap
Before daily showers, humans used oil, scrapers, and public baths. Here's what clean meant for 99% of history.
#2974: How Safety Vests Actually Reflect Light
Glass beads vs. microprisms, ANSI classes, and the physics of staying visible at night.
#2884: How to Pick Safety Glasses That Actually Protect You
ANSI Z87.1+ vs. Z87, anti-fog coatings, fit-over goggle seals, and why squinting means your protection failed.
#2455: How Protection Details Spot the Threat Before It Happens
The Marines developed a system for noticing what doesn't belong. Now it's the core of executive protection training.
#1639: Surviving a Room With a Paranoid Stranger
When you're trapped in a shelter or taxi with a volatile individual, "fight or flight" can be a death trap. Learn the art of de-escalation.
#1443: The Golden Truth: Buying and Storing Physical Bullion
Is physical gold still a viable investment? Learn how to buy, verify, and store bullion without falling for fakes or losing your shirt.
#1408: Israel Wartime Readiness Field Guide — Audiobook
The complete Israel Wartime Readiness Field Guide read by Corn and Herman — 90 minutes of practical civilian preparedness guidance based on Home Front Command protocols.
#1053: The Soul and the Shield: Mastering Signature Management
Learn how to stay safe in a high-threat world by reducing your physical and digital signature without losing your sense of identity.
#990: Radical Transparency vs. Trash Security
Is your trash a gold mine for identity thieves? Learn the essentials of physical InfoSec and how to properly destroy sensitive documents.
#538: The Fire Extinguisher You Never Practice With
Is your extinguisher just a red paperweight? Herman and Corn break down sizing, fire blankets, and why you should never practice in the shower.
#380: The Tactical Bubble: How VIP Security Turns Errands into Operations
When a minister goes for candy, it’s a tactical operation. Explore the psychology of protection and the illusion of spontaneity for high-level VIPs.