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Hacker Hangouts

by Alex Chaveriat

A place for hacking conversations of all sorts. Continuous groups of scientific hooligans coming together to enjoy all things hacking in live streams, podcasts, and conversations. Join us Saturdays LIVE (with the podcast typically releasing a day later)! Come, Laugh, and Hack on! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerhangouts/support

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Episodes

  1. Are you having fun yet?

    AI has made it easier to build the things we used to put off. It’s also made it harder to sit down, play a game, and stop feeling like we should be getting more done. This week on Hacker Hangouts, we compare notes on translating old games, rebuilding a...

  2. Have LLMs destroyed contests? | DEF CON 34

    Large language models have massively changed the game at DEF CON #defcon showing up everywhere from CTFs and even some fears at scavhunt to generate fake images to puzzles and other contests. We’re talking about what happens when challenges designed to...

  3. DEF CON 34 Survival Guide (2026)

    DEF CON 34 is almost here, and whether it’s your first conference or your twentieth, a little preparation goes a long way. We share lessons from nearly two decades of attending DEF CON—from packing smarter and planning your schedule to finding your peo...

  4. Building NaClCON: Hacker Culture, Community, and Chaos | w/ Pyr0

    In this episode of Hacker Hangouts, we sit down with Pyr0, founder of NaClCON, to talk about building a hacker conference that still feels rooted in community, creativity, and hacker culture. We dive into the history behind NaClCON, the challenge of pr...

  5. Are We Just AI Validators Now?

    Layoffs are everywhere, AI is accelerating fast, and a lot of people are asking hard questions about their careers. In this episode, we talk honestly about when to move on, starting a business, choosing offense vs defense, enterprise vs consulting, and...

  6. Reconnecting...

    After some time offline, Hacker Hangouts is back and warming up the terminals. We’re reconnecting, catching up, and easing back into the chaos with stories, reflections, and whatever the conversation decides to become. 🎧 About Hacker Hangouts: Hacker H...

  7. Hack & Chat: No Agenda, Just Coffee and Chaos

    Grab a mug and join us for a free-form hacker hangout where the only plan is that there’s no plan. We’ll dive into stories, tools, DEF CON, culture, and whatever chaotic tangents coffee and chat lead us to. 🎧 About Hacker Hangouts: Hacker Hangouts is a...

  8. Failure Is Always An Option (feat. Kari Byron and DT)

    The Dark Tangent (Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON) and Kari Byron (MythBusters, White Rabbit Project) sit down on Hacker Hangouts at DEF CON 33 to share the origin story of DEF CON. From the early days of hacker culture to the unexpected twists that shap...

  9. DEF CON is dead. Long live DEF CON.

    After another wild year at the world’s largest hacker con, we’re sitting down to unpack the vibes, the shifts, and the soul of DEF CON. In this episode, we reflect on our personal DEF CON 33 experiences — the moments we loved, what felt off, and what w...

  10. Garrett Gee: Hacker Mindset Author, Hacker Warehouse Founder & Badgelife Champion | DEF CON 33

    Garrett Gee shares his journey as the author of Hacker Mindset, founder of Hacker Warehouse, and long-time supporter of badgelife. From building tools and companies that empower hackers to fostering creativity at DEF CON 33.

  11. Inside the AIxCC Retrospective | Andrew Carney on DEF CON 33

    Fantastic conversation with Andrew Carney, PM for the AIxCC Challenge, as he reflects on how the contest unfolded at DEF CON 33. We dive into lessons learned, surprises along the way, and what the future of AI in cybersecurity competitions might look l...

  12. Team Theori's ALL IN approach for the AI Cyber Challenge | DEF CON 33

    Absolutely AWESOME interview with team Theori on their approach to the AIxCC Cyber Challenge at DEF CON 33

  13. 42 Beyond Bugs on the AI Cyber Challenge | DEF CON 33

    42 Beyond Bugs shares their plan for how they competed in the AIxCC AI Cyber Challenge at DEF CON 33

  14. Team Lacrosse on the AI Cyber Challenge | DEF CON 33

    Team Lacrosse talks about their approach to the AI Cyber Challenge at DEF CON 33. Way to go!

  15. Jayson Street on Community and DC Groups | DEF CON 33

    If you have ever considered starting or joining a DEF CON group, check this out. This episode talks about the importance of community and the background of Jayson Street.

  16. Fixing communication between Cyber and Developers with TulipTreeTech (feat. Torvik) | DEF CON 33

    If you are in cyber and work with developers this video is for you. Meeting developers where they are and working along side them.

  17. Learn about bringing your kids to DEF CON NextGen (feat. Relic) | DEF CON 33

    Have you ever wanted to bring your kids to DEF CON? This video is for you. Learn about DC NextGen and what DEF CON 33 was like.

  18. ShellPhish on the AI Cyber Challenge | DEF CON 33

    ShellPhish talks about how they built their solution for the AIxCC at DEF CON 33. Excited to see what they do next!

  19. DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge with PM Andrew Carney | DEF CON 33

    Join us for a deep dive into DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC) with Andrew Carney, the program manager leading the charge to shape the future of autonomous cybersecurity. We’ll explore how this groundbreaking contest is pushing the limits of AI in vul...

  20. Explain Your Profession Poorly

    Join us as Silk and Gourry try to explain what they do and how they do it. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_c...

  21. You Did the Thing—Why Doesn’t It Count?

    In the hacker and infosec community--where breaking things, building tools, and leveling up often feels like "just doing your job." We'll talk about why so many pros struggle to recognize their accomplishments, even when they're shipping exploits, spea...

  22. DEF CON 33 | What do you think 'Access Everywhere' means?

    DEF CON 33 theme is “Access Everywhere” what does that mean? What would you talk about? What cool things will happen this year? Excited to get together and live stream! Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉...

  23. It’s Me. Hi. I’m the Problem, It’s Me (Hacker Edition)

    Join us as Silk and Gourry share stories of hacking gone hilariously wrong--accidentally ransomware-ing myself, deleting encrypted containers, loading malware on our own systems, and more. From epic fails to unexpected lessons, we discuss how these mis...

  24. Hacking: Descent into Madness

    In my journey as a professional hacker, I've often found myself reflecting on how the intensity of this career can blur the lines between passion and obsession, sometimes pushing my mental resilience to its limits. Hacking has taught me unique problem-...

  25. The Death of Hacking

    Is hacking dying, or is it evolving? We are going to discuss the shifting culture of hacking--how the passion for understanding and pushing the boundaries of technology is being shaped by corporate careers, burnout, and the pressures of modern life. Jo...

  26. Hack and Chat 7

    Yet another shameless excuse to chat and hangout... for the seventh time. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_co...

  27. Are Hackers Selling Out? The Commercialization of Cybersecurity Tools

    Is creating and then selling a cybersecurity tool selling out? What about tools that get weaponized? How much is too much? Is open source better? Is the path toward profit always closed source? What about when that tool becomes malicious? Thank you for...

  28. Are we "special"? Our wives say yes.

    Why does the hacking profession attract the misfits? Is this a good thing? Is it good for the industry? Is everyone a unique snowflake in a blizzard of snowflakes? Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subs...

  29. That Thing That Happened at DEF CON 32

    Let’s talk about DEF CON 32 and what happened. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to...

  30. At least we have DEF CON 32

    While everything might feel like a dumpster fire, at least we have DEF CON 32. It continues to amaze me how much my entire year revolves around DEF CON and this year is no different. Oh I can not wait to see you all. This episode is about the dumpster ...

  31. Hack and Chat: TikTok's Ban, Net Neutrality, and Meta's VR Open OS

    Let’s bring in the crew and hangout and chat about some TikTok's Ban, Net Neutrality, and Meta's VR Open OS. Variety of topics for a variety of hackers. Thank you for joining and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Ha...

  32. What Makes People Successful?

    To be successful, what do you need to do and what does it even mean to succeed. Do you need to be a professional? We both took different journeys and have different perspectives. I am excited to discuss it. Join us live, thank you for watching, and hac...

  33. Winging It: The Art of Figuring Out Your Career as You Go

    Let's get into the nitty-gritty of tech and cybersecurity careers. You start with a plan, goals ahead, ready to roll. But soon, everything shifts—paths change, plans fall apart. Sound familiar? It's not just you; it's a tech industry thing. We're talki...

  34. Hack & Chat - DEF CON 32

    Our shameless excuse to talk hacking and hangout. Thank you for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscrib...

  35. Is our eduction system broken?

    Is the education system capable of producing hackers? DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www...

  36. Hack & Chat

    Our shameless excuse to talk hacking and hangout. Thank you for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscrib...

  37. Decoding 'Daemon': How Close Are We to Suarez's Cyber World?

    The landscape of cybersecurity has morphed unimaginably since Daniel Suarez unleashed "Daemon" over a decade ago in 2006, a novel that etched a chillingly plausible doomsday scenario into the minds of tech enthusiasts worldwide. Now, in 2023, we are go...

  38. The Modern Script Kiddy

    The flipperzero "hack" that spams bluetooth pairing on iPhone, Android, and Windows has me thinking about being a script-kiddy, not as a bad thing but going back to the roots of where we all start. That and finding the childlike enjoyment of a bit of s...

  39. End of Bed-to-Desk Commutes

    Tune in for a live chat where we talk about working from home, and what big bosses like Sam Altman from OpenAI and Tim Cook from Apple think about it along with our opinions. Some companies are asking people to come back to the office, and it's causing...

  40. Make ChatGPT your B...utler! For Value!

    Whenever I mention ChatGPT, I typically get one of two responses: "It's okay" or "I haven't really explored it yet." I genuinely believe they're missing out. ChatGPT feels like a superpower. Gourry and I are determined to demonstrate its immense value,...

  41. Imposters to the Left, Layoffs to the Right

    Astonishing layoffs hit the seemingly unshakeable cybersecurity sector. It is nuts! We're diving into the potential reasons behind these drastic cuts and pondering their implications for everyone involved. Let's discuss the broader repercussions on the...

  42. Crafting Code, Cultivating Culture: Hackers

    We're diving into the a bunch of realms on Hacker Hangouts this week! We'll talk about our opinions on the DEF CON critiques, unpack Apple's retraction of the CSAM initiative and the implications of 'backdoor' and privacy paradox debates. Reflect on th...

  43. What the Hack Happened at DEF CON 31?

    What in the world happened at DEF CON 31? The time went way too fast and it was cut short on Saturday. We were in our own worlds and I am excited to see how DEF CON went for everyone else. Come and join our discussion. Thanks for watching and hack on! ...

  44. DEF CON 31: Are you ready?

    It is less than one week until DEF CON 31 and it is chaos as we begin to pack up and do last minute planning. Okay, that is a lie, we have not started planning. Well Gater has since last DEF CON, Gourry and I are assuming the other is planning. Gourry ...

  45. The Unofficial DEF CON 31 Survival Guide

    Welcome to 'The Unofficial DEF CON 31 Survival Guide.' In this episode, Gourry, Gater, and I are going to try to help you navigate the maze that is DEF CON. We're diving into the enigma of badges, exploring the must-see sights, and sharing our top tips...

  46. DEF CON 31: Where We're Going, We Don't Need 'Ctrl+Z'

    DEF CON 31 is coming! We have some planning to do and events we do not want to miss. Join us as we talk through what the plan is, where things are, and some tips for things not to miss. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, hack on! 👉 Subscribe to Hacke...

  47. Bytes & Banter

    We're talking through a smorgasbord of topics - from DEF CON insights to video plans and ideas, and AI and a handful of other things. Honestly an excuse to hangout and talk. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, hack on! 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts -...

  48. Emerging Tech: Zapped Right into Your Retinas

    Today, we're asking some big questions about the convergence of emerging technologies. But we're not just asking how incredible these advances are - we're asking what risks they could hide. So, as we dive into this episode, we’re going to ponder whethe...

  49. Hackers have changed...

    Let's talk about how hacking and hackers have morphed over the years this week on the Hacker Hangouts podcast. We'll journey back to the days of our first hacking experiences, We'll explore how the pathway to becoming a hacker has transformed, giving w...

  50. The AI Jobpocalypse

    Welcome to another episode of Hacker Hangouts! In today's podcast "The AI Jobpocalypse," we are discussing the fascinating and somewhat unnerving world of artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the cybersecurity industry and the overall jo...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A place for hacking conversations of all sorts. Continuous groups of scientific hooligans coming together to enjoy all things hacking in live streams, podcasts, and conversations. Join us Saturdays LIVE (with the podcast typically releasing a day later)! Come, Laugh, and Hack on! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hackerhangouts/support

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Alex Chaveriat

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A place for hacking conversations of all sorts. Continuous groups of scientific hooligans coming together to enjoy all things hacking in live streams, podcasts, and conversations. Join us Saturdays LIVE (with the podcast typically releasing a day later)! Come, Laugh, and Hack on! Support this...

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