Random but Memorable
Episodes
Are you oversharing with AI? Author Jamie Bartlett has thoughts.
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing information with AI has quickly become second nature. But what are you really giving away? 🤖🗣️ Think twice about your next prompt, as ...
What it takes to protect and break into data centers with Deviant Ollam
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chains, server crashes, and building break-ins. Our latest episode is a reminder that cybersecurity doesn’t stop at the screen. 🏢🔐 We s...
How to spot AI-generated phishing emails with Bron Gondwana from Fastmail
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are cybersecurity professionals more burned out than ever? 😩🧠 From alert fatigue to constant vigilance, we unpack what’s driving increased str...
Everything you need to know about OSINT with Kolina Koltai from Bellingcat
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever fancied becoming a digital detective? 🕵️♀️ This week, we unpack everything you need to know about open-source intelligence (OSINT). I...
AI security tips for modern families with Childnet
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How can you help your loved ones navigate and securely adopt AI tools ? Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet joins the show for a vital conversation about he...
How security professionals actually protect their own families
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a brand new season of Random but Memorable — and we’re kicking things off with practical security for the people you care about most. 🧑...
Cybersecurity resolutions you’ll actually stick to in 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! 🎉✨ We’re kicking off 2026 with cybersecurity resolutions you’ll actually stick to — no cold plunges, no green juice cleanse...
Cybersecurity Hot Takes 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Love a hot take? 🔥 You’re in luck! We’re back with a special end-of-year treat: a rapid-fire round of cybersecurity hot takes guaranteed to sta...
Cybersecurity Festive Quiz Special 2025
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our annual festive special! 🎄✨We’re wrapping up 2025 with a holiday extravaganza packed tighter than a Christmas turkey — complete wit...
Avoid Black Friday scams and shop safely online with Simon Miller | BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY SCAMS
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday season is upon us! 🛍️ This week, we’re joined by Simon Miller from Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, to unpack t...
Why you need a digital estate plan (and where to start) with Erin Bury | ONLINE LEGACY WILL PLANNING
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what happens to your online accounts when you’re gone? 💭 This week, we’re joined by Erin Bury, Co-founder and CEO of Willful, to ...
The secret world of car hacking with Joseph Cox | VEHICLE SWAPPING VIDEO GAME
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how easy it is to hack a car? 🚗💻 This week, returning guest Joseph Cox, a journalist at 404 Media, joins the podcast to dive into ...
The state of passkeys in 2025 with Nick Steele | BEER SHORTAGE PUBLIC KEY
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is the transition to passkeys going in 2025? 🔑 This week, we’re joined by Nick Steele from the Product team at 1Password to talk all things p...
How to protect yourself from digital identity theft with Eva Velasquez | VOICE CLONE IDENTITY THEFT
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Identity theft affects millions of people every year — but do you really know how it works, or how to protect yourself? This week, we’re joined by...
How cyber warfare really works with Hayley Benedict | DISRUPT CONFLICT RISK SYSTEM
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does cyberwarfare really look like behind the headlines? This week, Roo sits down with Hayley Benedict, a cyber intelligence analyst at RANE, to ...
How to build a career in cybersecurity with Heath Adams | JOB HUNT BOT FATIGUE
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to work in cybersecurity but don’t know where to begin? Or just curious what it takes to break into the field? This week, we’re joined by the...
7 steps to secure digital parenting with Alanna Powers from FOSI | SAFE SPACE CAR CONVERSATION
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a family-friendly extravaganza as we unpack the secrets to secure digital parenting. We’re joined by Alanna Powers, a research speci...
How AI is supercharging social engineering attacks with Rachel Tobac | DEEP FAKE LAME HUG
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ethical hacker Rachel Tobac joins us to answer a juicy question: How would she hack someone reasonably security savvy like Matt? 🕵️♀️💻I...
Become a 1Password productivity pro with Allie Dusome | KEYBOARD SHORTCUT CRASH COURSE
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a brand-new season of Random but Memorable! ✨🎉 We’re kicking things off with our highly requested productivity special — an ...
🎉 BONUS: Win a Free Year of 1Password – Take Our 2025 Listener Survey!
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WE NEED YOU! Our 2025 listener survey is now live, and we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’ve been with us from episode one or just joined the...
150th Episode Special with Matt Davey, Michael (Roo) Fey, Sara Teare and Anna Eastick
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Random but Memorable turns 150! 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ (It’s official, we’re old.) 👵👴To celebrate, we play some special messages submitted by...
Multiple Tectonic Brain Agents with Abe Ankumah
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI has taken us into uncharted territory. 🧭🗺️ In this episode, we invite 1Password’s Chief Product Officer, Abe Ankumah, to share how the se...
World Password Day Special
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our World Password Day Special! 🌎🔤 Tune in as we answer all your burning questions about passwords, passkeys, 2FA and more. 🔥In Watcht...
Malicious Pottery Service Provider with Tarah Wheeler
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best thing small businesses can do to improve their security posture? 👩💼📊 Our guest this week, Tarah Wheeler, breaks-down why...
Security Agents Protecting Adolescence with Chris McCarty from Quit Clicking Kids
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we meet Chris McCarty, the inspirational student and founder of Quit Clicking Kids, an organization advocating for children's rights in t...
BONUS: Ralph Echemendia shares more stories from the set of 2016's Snowden movie
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! In this bonus episode, Ralph Echemendia shares more of his experiences working as a Technical Supervisor on the Snowden movie.🎙 Guest I...
Triple Hollywood Movie Sabotage with Ralph Echemendia
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Hollywood get hacking wrong in so many movies and TV series? 🎬🎥 In this episode, we invite Ralph Echemendia to share his wild stories o...
Security Audit App Ideas with Jacob DePriest
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to work as a CISO at a security company? This week, 1Password’s VP of Security and CISO, Jacob DePriest, reveals all. Jacob also sh...
Digital Planning Therapy Session
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we start conversations about estate planning with loved ones? 🗣️🖥️ What should we consider about managing our digital assets? Tune i...
Microphone Sharing Browser Fans with Vivek Ramachandran from SquareX
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s GhostGPT? 👻 This episode, we unpacked the new cybercrime AI being used by hackers. We also serve-up our best tips for secure tax-filing to...
Breakfast Cereal Hacking Culture with Emily Crose
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! 🥳👏 Join us for a brand new season, as we welcome special guest, Emily Crose, to discuss her new book: Hack to The Future: How Worl...
A Very (Artificial) Festive Special with Dr Erik Huffman
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to A Very (Artificial) Festive Special! 🎄🤖 Join the podcast crew and special guest, Dr Erik Huffman, as we look back at an eventful ye...
Retired Granny Scam Award with Frank Li
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the world's most popular websites using outdated password policies? 🔤🌍 We invite security researcher, Frank Li to the show to walk us throug...
Safe Search Biscuit Record with Vladimir Prelovac from Kagi
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t we treat the information we consume online with the same care as the food we put in our bodies? 🥬💻 To unpack this question and much ...
Relic Robot Printer Report with Troy Bettencourt from IBM
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the true cost of a data breach? 📈💰 To find out, we invited Troy Bettencourt to the podcast where we dissect IBM's industry-leading Cost o...
Honesty Salable Uppish Penguin with Sierre Wolfkostin
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nerd-out with us this episode, as we dissect the fundamental problems and challenges with traditional passwords. 🤓🔤 Join Matt and 1Password's Pr...
Life Admin Selfie Fatigue with Troy Hunt
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the frequent stories about data breaches in the news making us desensitized? 🗞️ 📈 On today's episode, friend-of-the-show Troy Hunt reveals...
Human Factor Authentication Pitch with Dr. Erik Huffman
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are there personality traits that make some people more vulnerable to cyberattacks? We lift the lid on this and more in a one-of-a-kind interview with...
Creating Cybersecurity Program Pie with Alan Watkins
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should we stop using work laptops for personal use? Is your car sneakily selling your driving data? We answer all that and more in Watchtower Week...
Social Media Bad Habits with Tracy Chou from Block Party
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we reimagine social media to make it safer for everyone? Tracy Chou is on a mission to do just that. Join Block Party founder, Tracy Chou, as ...
Worst Computer Outage Apocalypse with Geoff White
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What was the cause of the worst cyber event in history? In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack how a small bug in Crowdstrike software caused an outage apoca...
Doughnut Panic Sting Operation with Joseph Cox
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourselves in for a wild ride, as we kick off a new season with the incredible true story of the largest FBI sting operation ever. Cybersecurity...
Founder to Founder Fireside Chat with Sara Teare and Adamaka Ajaelo
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! Tune in for our bonus episode, as we host a founder-to-founder fireside chat. 🔥🪵 Join 1Password Founder, Sara Teare, and Self-eSTEM fo...
Lift As You Climb with Adamaka Ajaelo from Self-eSTEM
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we foster diversity and champion inclusivity in the cybersecurity industry? And how do we support and encourage more BIPOC women and girls to ...
Previously Generated Internet Slop with Jason Meller
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should businesses be tying compensation and bonuses to security performance? We debate this question and more in the latest instalment of Watchtower W...
The RSA Special
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our RSA special! 🎉 Join the podcast gang and 1Password's Chief Product Officer, Steve Won, as we unpack everything that went down at 2024's RS...
Zero Trust Fall Out with Dr. Chase Cunningham & Elliot Volkman
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know what zero trust is? Think again! This week, we welcome Dr Chase Cunningham & Elliot Volkman to the show to define what the zero trust s...
Shadow IT Incident Sequel with Charlie Livingston from Wagestream
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you're familiar with shadow IT, know this: it's everywhere. Our guest this week, Charlie Livingstone, shines a light on the growing pro...
Family Online Safety Sandwich with Stephen Balkam from FOSI
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make the online world safer for our kids and families? This episode, we learn how to strike a harmonious balance of online privacy and secu...
Change Future Banter Rating with Verity Harding
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we shape the future of AI and make sure it's used for good? We sit down with Verity Harding, author of the newly released: AI Needs You: How W...
New Fingerprint Clone Magic ft. Mac Admins Podcast
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the number one thing anybody can do to protect their own security? On today’s episode, Charles, Marcus, and Tom from the Mac Admins Podcast s...
Smart Toothbrush Botnet Army with Greg Van Der Gaast
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can millions of toothbrushes be hacked and 'turned into a secret army' for criminals? How are tech giants fighting election-related deepfakes? We answ...
Data Breach Box Set with Jayson E Street
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Join the podcast crew for a brand new season of random security. We're kicking off our first episode with notorious hacker and expert secu...
The Festive Quiz Special ft. Jack Rhysider and Carole Theriault
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's our final episode of the year! We’ve pulled together a panel of special guests for the fun and festive Security Quiz of the Year - 2023 edition...
Modern Cloud Threat Socks with Datadog
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should businesses be worried about the AI security threat? How do we protect our children's devices from malware? We dive into all that and more in Wa...
Wrong Movie Airplane Tampering with Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking a trip to the movies this episode.🍿 With people speaking with ChatGPT for hours, are we bringing 2013’s sci-fi movie Her closer to r...
Halloween Bug Hunting Tricks with Katie Paxton-Fear
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does it feel to find your first bug? What makes a good bug hunter? We get into all that and more with bug bounty hunter and face by the InsiderPhD...
Private Electronic Graffiti Tags with Graham Cluley from Smashing Security
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How has the cybersecurity landscape changed since the days of the floppy-disc? 💾 This week, we sit down with Smashing Security's Graham Cluley, to ...
Ethical Pizza Delivery Hobbies with Jamie Woodruff
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strap yourselves in, because today we're joined by one of the world's most notorious and ethical hackers: Jamie Woodruff. From impersonating a Domino’...
Resilient Leader Rock Band with Sarah Armstrong-Smith from Microsoft
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can security leaders be effective and resilient in one of the world's most fast-paced sectors? We're joined by Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft...
Teach Bot Cybersecurity Recipes with Clint Bodungen
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can ChatGPT help us unlock new cyber skills? 🔓🤖 Tune in to find out, as we sit down with Clint Bodungen, author of the upcoming book: ChatGPT fo...
Wannabe Barbie Watchtower Craze
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a wannabe rapper guilty of bitcoin laundering to scammers who are using Barbie-mania to steal personal information, we have all that and more in ...
Fake Hacker Digital Footprint with Theresa Payton
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a bang! 💥 Join the podcast gang for our first episode of the season, as we sit-down with the one and only Theresa Payton. She offer...
People's Choice Bonus Episode
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We're back for a very short and sweet bonus episode. 🥳🏆 We've been nominated for the 2023 People’s Choice Podcast Awards in the Th...
Fancy Bear Grunge Nostalgia with Scott J. Shapiro
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of the season! Join us for one last action-packed show as we break down all the latest security news in Watchtower Weekly and...
Artificial Intelligence Mega Mixtape
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're bringing you a very special AI Edition of Watchtower Weekly. Tune in as we explain why all the headlines about AI cracking passw...
Rapid World Cat Update with Joseph South from Security Unfiltered
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Around the World in 8 Passwords to Watchtower Weekly, we have a packed-out show for you today! 🌎 🏰 Tune in as we discuss how Apple and Goog...
The Developer Special
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the developer special! 👩💻🧑💻 Roosits down with a panel of special guests to discuss how we're working and engaging with...
Show Smart Passkey Support
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is this really the 'death of passwords'? 🪦🔤 Steve Won, Chief Product Officer at 1Password, jumps into the deep end on today's show. Tune in, as ...
Ban Cloud Fan Fiction with Stu Hirst from Trustpilot
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will TikTok be banned in the US? How much of a security risk is ChatGPT? We debate all that and more in Watchtower Weekly.Plus, we're joined by Stu Hi...
Unlock Darknet Data Doom with Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack is back! We're thrilled to welcome Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries, back to the show this week to discuss some of the incredible true ...
Ransomware Hunting Team Emergency with Renee Dudley & Dan Golden
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we shine a spotlight on an incredible real-life technological thriller, as we invite Renee Dudley and Dan Golden to discuss their new ...
Passwordless Future Chatbot Optimism with Andrew Shikiar from FIDO Alliance
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goodbye, passwords. 👋 On the show today, we chat with Andrew Shikiar from FIDO Alliance to get the lowdown on all things passwordless and what it m...
Zero Trust Rap Edition with George Finney
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we welcome best-selling author, George Finney, to the show to discuss his latest book: Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy fo...
One Hundredth Episode Special
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a bang with our 100th episode special! 💯🎉 Come and join the podcast gang as we reminisce over the show's random but memorable hi...
The Passwordless Special
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Passwordless Special! 🎉😱 We sit down with 1Password's Matt O'Leary and Ernest Chi to discuss the future of passwords and passwordless a...
Sentient Chatbot Croissant Insights
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has a Google AI chatbot become sentient? And will a U.S. ban on the sale of location and health data make a difference? Join us this episode to find o...
Delete Message Security Questions
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show we react to WWDC, discuss everything new with iOS 16, and what Passkeys will mean for passwords. Plus we offer up an extended-editio...
Open Source Lost Quest with Christina Warren from GitHub
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam-packed episode, we reveal our giveaway winners and invite you to compete in the Quest for the Lost Console – our three week online puzzl...
Weirdest Mobile App Documentary
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, we cast our own Conti ransomware documentary and, in Watchtower Weekly, we marvel at government quantum computing. We also invite ...
Mission Impossible Mac Launch
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome a new host to the show Emily, we talk about her cliffhanger action movie style dream involving Matt and Roo. If that wasn't enoug...
Best Of Guests Special
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Love a good security tip? We've got you covered in this episode as we round up the very best security advice from our past expert guests.We also talk ...
Minority Report Super Computer with David Bader
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discover the real-world capabilities of supercomputers in cybersecurity and how data analysis can uncover insider threats with Distinguis...
Nightmare Villain Bug Bounty
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we're unveiling 1Password's exciting new developer tools with our VP of Product Management, Tony Myers. Settle in for This Week at ...
Puzzle Solving Developer Community with Jeremiah Peschka from Stack Overflow
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Jeremiah Peschka from Stack Overflow to learn why building communities for developers is so important, and how code is re...
Historically Bad Musical Movie
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're joined by 1Password's Director of Security, Adam Caudill (and an unexpected rooster 🐓), to give us a 1Password Basics primer on credent...
Secret Agency Space Nerds with Jason Meller from Kolide
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how a researcher uncovered a secret German intelligence agency using an Apple AirTag, and how Ozzy Osbourne's (yes, you read that right) NFT ...
New Year Security Resolutions
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to declutter your digital life in 2022? Then we have some top tips for you! Tune in as we share how a digital declutter can improve yo...
Games Revival Outtake Special
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a better way to ring in the New Year than with the revival of all Random but Memorable's iconic games? What the Phrase, Real or Not Real, Pla...
Watchtower Awards 2021 Special
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of another year and what better way to look back at the highs and lows than with the Watchtower Awards! 🏆 Strap yourselves in as we ...
Smashing Security Christmas Special
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's better than the gift of one security podcast? That's right, it's two! 🎁 Join us for our Smashing Security Christmas Special, a crossover epi...
Self Driving Open Bar
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair to the Random but Memorable open bar as we share some of our feedback highlights from the listener survey.🍻 We also weave our way t...
Crypto Stolen House Disgust
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a particularly icky round of Ridiculous Requirements on this week's episode, and an all-new extended Watchtower Weekly. And you asked for more ...
Ridiculous Nosey Neighbor Scam with Jorij Abraham from Scamadviser.com
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are scammers winning in 2021? This week we welcome Jorij Abraham to the show to fill us in on the global state of scams and how you can avoid them. Jo...
Secure Sharing Mug Collection
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PSST! Want to know a secret? You can now securely share 1Password items with anyone! Tune in to learn more about our new secure sharing tool and how i...
Crocodile Shower Privacy Settings with Troy Hunt
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please take a moment to grieve as there’s no Watchtower Weekly this episode 🖤😔. But never fear! Instead we share the privacy settings you shou...
Medieval Software Update Hysteria with Aral Balkan
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand this week is 1Password founder Sara Teare! 🙌 While Matt’s away the cats will play – and bring you a particularly fast an...
Spaghetti Detective Icecream Vice with Aral Balkan
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we share our embarrassing vices, a hilarious bot-made Netflix movie and announce our 75th Episode Giveaway winners 🎉 (And that’s befor...
Another Masked Vigilante Fear with Karen Renaud
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does fear encourage us to care more about privacy? And what exactly keeps people from using password managers? We sit down with Karen Renaud – compu...
Favorite Moment Evil Clown with Adam & Beau from What the Hack
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It took 75 episodes before Anna & Roo learned the capital of Australia and that humans have two hands. Yep, you’ll need to tune in to make any sense...