Beyond Connected
Episodes
[Ep. 24] Text Scams, Deepfakes & Outdated Computers: Your Biggest Cybersecurity Questions Answered
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Beyond Connected, we’re answering your biggest cybersecurity questions - from suspicious texts to deepfake scams and outdated computers.Are...
[Ep. 23] Police thought she was a porch pirate… Then the Security Camera told the truth
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond Connected, we speak with Chrisanna Elser, whose life took a shocking turn when a police officer knocked on her door and accu...
[Ep. 22] Donny Osmond performs with his AI younger self in Las Vegas
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would it feel like to perform a duet with your 14-year-old self?In this episode, we sit down with entertainment icon Donny Osmond to talk about t...
What happened to Susan Powter? Her comeback powered by the internet
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Beyond Connected, we sit down with wellness icon Susan Powter for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve ...
[Ep. 21] Susan Powter: From "Stop the Insanity" fame to a tech-powered comeback
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Beyond Connected, we sit down with wellness icon Susan Powter for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we've ev...
[Ep. 20] How online scams work w/ Coinbase's Chief Security Officer
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Online scams are evolving fast, and everyday people are paying the price. In this episode, we invited Philip Martin, the Chief Security Officer at Coi...
[Ep. 19] This school banned smartphones – the results stunned parents
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when a school decides to take smartphones out of students' hands? In this episode, we sit down with an education leader who made a...
[Ep. 18] Think you're safe from identity theft? 5 myths to rethink
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Online scams are exploding and identity theft at an unprecedented rate. In this episode of Beyond Connected, I'm breaking down five common myths about...
[Ep. 17] Deepfake romance scam cost her mother $80,000 and her home
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
his episode is a warning for every family living in the age of AI. An elderly Southern California woman named Abigail was targeted by a ruthless cy...
[Ep. 16] Kurt answers your questions: Phone transfers, Facebook verification, antivirus, and dark web alerts
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've been getting some fantastic messages ever since we opened our call line a couple months back, so this week we're doing a voicemail box special! ...
[Ep. 16] 10 wild new tech innovations you'll see in 2026
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many tech companies like to start off the year with exciting new product announcements, and 2026 is no different. Last week at the Consumer Electronic...
[Ep. 14] How AI is revolutionizing trucking
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trucking is a tough job. Driving 10+ hours a day by yourself through long stretches of empty highways. Being away from your family and friends for wee...
[Ep. 13] Crypto scammers took this man's entire life savings
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Many folks think they'd never fall for a malicious financial scam, but the reality is that these bad actors are becoming more and more adept at emotio...
[Ep. 12] Got new smart devices? Here's how to protect them
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from the CyberGuy team! If you're a regular listener of the podcast and/or reader of our newsletter, chances are you got some fancy new...
[Ep. 11] The Dangers of AI Toys w/ PIRG Researcher R.J. Cross
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't your niece or nephew like a cuddly teddy bear that could also tell them a bedtime story? That's the idea behind a flood of new AI toys. Power...
[Ep. 10] Top 10 Inventions of 2025
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 was an incredibly diverse and exciting year for technological innovation, so for this week's episode I wanted to highlight 10 of my favorite inve...
The humanoid robot that is too real to believe
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of big stories caught my eye this week and I wanted to focus on them for this week's show. For starters, a new report from NordPass revea...
[Ep. 8] 5 holiday scams to look out for this season
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's sad to say, but the holiday season is an incredibly active time for scammers and fraudsters out there. More people are buying products online and...
[Ep. 7] Clear your phone, stay safer online, and avoid these new scams
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our mailbag is already chock full of questions, so we decided to dive into some more listener questions this week! First, I wanted to touch on an exci...
[Ep. 6] CyberGuy answers top data security questions
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I wanted to set aside some time to answer some high-priority questions from our readers and listeners. How can I safely charge my phone in ...
[Ep. 5] Will ChatGPT Replace Your Doctor? A Beverly Hills Cardiologist Weighs In
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first time I visited Dr. Ilan Kedan, I was completely blown away. His office in Beverly Hills is borderline futuristic, and I had 5 million questi...
[Ep. 4] How One Aquatic Vet Uses Advanced Tech to Heal Fish
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are vets that specialize in pet fish?! When it comes to crazy-sounding jobs, Dr. Christina Dover of Aquatic Pet Vet takes the cake. With her spe...
[Ep. 3]: Beyond the VR Headset - A Grandmother's Warning for Every Parent
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As much as I appreciate the ways in which technology enriches our lives, I also strongly believe that if we don't keep a close eye on what these tech ...
[Ep. 2] CyberGuy Uncovers Genius Travel Tips and Smart Home Upgrades You'll Want Now
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our first in-person episode, I knew I wanted to bring in an expert. But I also knew I needed someone who'd be fun to hang out with for an hour. Da...
[Ep. 1] CyberGuy Interviews a Humanoid, Reviews Apple's Latest, and Plays Real or AI
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I knew I had to start the show with something unexpected... so I interviewed a robot! But not just any robot;The OM-1 humanoid robot is the most sophi...