The Seven Five - Part 2

A short episode from a weird summer. Originally released in August 2020.

We step back from the noise to reset our filters, refund Patreon for August, and focus on real conversations with family, friends, and listeners. Then we swerve into a satirical turn-signal PSA before a spirited debate about UFC nostalgia and the Tyson vs Roy Jones exhibition.

• news fatigue and building better filters
• pausing social media and protecting attention
• refunding Patreon as a trust move
• community invites via Patreon and call-in line
• satirical but serious turn-signal etiquette
• UFC and boxing nostalgia, PPV economics
• ethics of aging fighters and head trauma risk
• pride, liddell, rampage, and legacy moments
• closing credits and music acknowledgements

Get involved. Don't get involved. Hate your government. See how that works out for 'ya. Good luck, dumb, dumbs!

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Originally released 4 years ago++ years ago.

We shine a light on the mental toll of digital forensics, from windowless labs to the lingering effects of exposure to child exploitation evidence. We share why we launched a scholarship to push for real mental health resources, and we ask for help destigmatizing care.

• hidden cost of DFIR work on mental health
• how trauma follows across roles and sectors
• lack of employer-provided, specialized resources
• peer support and therapy as career maintenance
• trusted sources and the importance of verification
• articles that frame practical steps and awareness
• our scholarship goals and how funds will be used
• a friend’s crisis as a call to act now

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We outline a concrete plan to fund the Paul F. Compton Scholarship for Excellence in Digital Forensics and map how DME Resources will evolve to support stronger education, accreditation, and community leadership. We share structural options, potential university partners, and ways listeners can help.

• Launching GoFundMe with a $150k year-one goal
• Considering social purpose structure vs nonprofit
• Seeking Marshall University to administer awards
• Expanding DME Resources with new community leadership
• Building industry support and accreditation momentum
• Integrating multimedia forensics into degree pathways
• Re-enabling Patreon and centralizing updates on Twitter
• Committing proceeds above $10k to the scholarship

All proceeds above 10,000 will be donated to the scholarship program
All proceeds from the GoFundMe campaign will be donated to the scholarship program

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Originally released July 2020

We trace a line from a calm July 4th at home and a clip of JFK’s call to service to a charged look at masks & politics, Mount Rushmore pageantry, and the ethics of facial recognition. Along the way, we separate tech from policy, argue for consent and oversight, and ask for small, practical acts of civic duty.

• JFK’s 1961 call to civic action and shared responsibility
• Patriotism, public gatherings, and basic health safeguards
• Mask myths vs lived experience under protective gear
• Viral county hearing as a case study in misinformation
• Social media incentives that drive outrage and division
• Facial recognition capabilities vs misuse and weak policy
• Clearview AI’s scraping and Cambridge Analytica parallels
• Wrongful arrest as a failure of procedure and corroboration
• Privacy in public, consent-based evidence, and oversight
• Encryption backdoors and why they always get exploited

I don't know about you, but I feel we've really made some progress in the last five years...said nobody in the last 12 months. We did it!

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Originally released June 2020

We chase small joys—a new 12‑string and a backyard putting green—then tackle the hard question of who should moderate speech online when bots, labels, and politics collide. Practical habits for calm meet clear-eyed talk on Section 230, disinformation, and trust.

• buying a 12‑string and picking a practical putting green
• Section 230 basics and platform liability
• Twitter labels, Facebook state‑media tags, bot studies
• who moderates speech and what authority exists
• distrust of big tech versus distrust of government
• friendship friction over protests and how to listen
• coping tactics: yoga, yard work, walks, cooking
• VR and 3D scanning as evidence tools
• Hedy Lamarr’s frequency hopping legacy
• show updates: YouTube workflow, directories, Patreon

Let us know what your opinion is about the social media conundrum these days and the executive order from President Trump regarding Section 230 and the social media platform. 

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Originally released May 2020

We trace how 3D laser scanning, 360 imaging, and consumer VR shape crime scene documentation, training, and what persuades a jury. Guests from forensics and law enforcement share wins, limits, and practical ways agencies bring immersive tech into the courtroom.

• early QTVR panoramas versus measurable laser scans
• selecting scanners and building agency buy‑in
• integrating video, photos, and point clouds
• juries exploring scenes with self‑contained viewers
• crash reconstruction and vehicle alignment workflows
• 360 video’s training value and evidential limits
• lidar in consumer devices and rapid capture tools
• standardizing exhibits for longevity and access
• AR, on‑sensor AI, and future courtroom impact
• community knowledge between researchers and field units

541-314-4271 — 3 minutes or less: What do you see as the challenges and where is this going?

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Originally released in March 2020

We move from a heartfelt goodbye to Joe into a messy, funny, and hopeful tour of daily life—folding canes, sunny sidewalks, Tom Hanks’ steady humor, and a sharp look at scare tactics in cannabis coverage. Community shows up in distilleries making sanitizer, remote teams learning to talk better, and taking the long road without social media blasts.

• remembering Joe and talking honestly about loss
• the folding cane, aging pride, and small aids that help
• spring scenes from a neighborhood keeping distance
• Tom Hanks’ calm update, Vegemite, and levity
• critiquing cannabis scare headlines and separating hemp
• real uses of hemp from fiber to bioplastics
• remote work habits that rely on trust and clarity
• distilleries pivoting to hand sanitizer for communities
• joy in simple films and ignoring noisy critics
• choosing word of mouth over social media promotion
• NAPA nostalgia, political satire, and everyday greatness

It ain't all bad, and no I'm not going to fix that spellcheck (ain't).

Listen, life sucks. You will die. Do your best to make it suck less for others & you'll be amazed at how quickly your sthi turns around. Just sayin'.

Keep it 'tween the ditches, my friends. Keep being great & doing great things!

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Originally released in February 2020

We pull apart disinformation, privacy, and politics while staying focused on one hard truth: balance is a choice you keep making. Between grief, satire, and music, we lay out practical ways to set boundaries, rest well, and rebuild trust at work and at home.

• Russian info warfare tactics and deepfake detection tools
• Privacy headlines including Clearview AI and data rights
• Small acts of generosity as cultural counterweights
• Personal history with fame, leadership, and integrity
• Boundaries, saying no, and managing anxiety
• Satirical PSAs and ad breaks for levity
• Education gaps and real-world skill building
• Mixed economy reality versus consumer myths
• Rest, short naps, yoga, and hemp-derived routines
• Centered politics, fair process, and civic standards

If you find the episode worthwhile, let a friend know. Or a family member, if you absolutely have to.

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Originally released in January 2020

We unpack how surveillance capitalism turns your clicks into raw material, why encryption backdoors endanger everyone, and how real cases like the Bezos hack and Clearview AI expose systemic risk. We also preview next month’s work‑life balance series and invite your takes via our voicemail line.

• consumers vs contributors in online communities
• the age of surveillance capitalism and data extraction
• why backdoors fail and humans are the weak link
• DOJ pressure on device access and iCloud backups
• Bezos phone hack, UN response, accountability gaps
• facial recognition vs underlying datasets and Clearview AI
• citywide surveillance planes and proportionality
• CCPA, GDPR, and proposed reforms to Section 215
• practical steps to reduce data leakage and risk
• setting boundaries and work‑life balance as security

Give us a call. 541-314-4271 to drop your thoughts.

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