Many segments of the legal profession operate as adversarial systems at their core, with colleagues becoming combatants as they fight for their clients and handle difficult situations day in and day out. Not every practice area has this same intensity, but the ongoing stresses of legal work can detract from an attorney’s wellbeing in any area of the law. The ... Show More
Aug 7
Landman versus Reality: A Real Look at Oil, Power & Property in Texas
How do Texas mineral rights and the laws governing oil, gas, and other natural resources truly function? The recent TV series "Landman" offers a dramatic portrayal of the politics and power dynamics of the West Texas oilfields, but what is the actual reality? Rocky Dhir discusses ... Show More
26m 18s
Jul 3
Counseling the Counsel: The Emotional Reality of Legal Work
Lawyers often face relentless exposure to stress and trauma, whether navigating emotionally charged areas of the law, handling high-stakes matters, or confronting a host of other pressures inherent to the profession. On top of this, they must also address the emotional toll legal ... Show More
34m 33s
Jun 5
Inside the State Bar: A Presidential Perspective
What exactly does your state bar president do, anyway? A very presidential trio joins Rocky Dhir for today’s conversation examining this leadership role and its many responsibilities. Rocky welcomes Past-President Cindy Tisdale, current President Steve Benesh, and President-Elect ... Show More
42m 29s
Aug 1
Scams: What to Look Out For, Recovery, AI, and How to Protect Yourself
From VA Imposter Scams to “Free Piano” Scams, scammers will stop at nothing to lure you in and take your money. With the introduction of AI into our everyday lives, scammers have used this as a tool to deceive individuals, leaving victims penniless or even stealing their identity ... Show More
34m 34s
Mar 2025
E-ZPass or easy scam?
On Hacking Humans, this week Dave Bittner is back with Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), and they are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. Joe shares a ... Show More
36m 26s
Aug 14
This scam is now in session.
This week, our hosts Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of the T-Minus Space Daily show) are back sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishi ... Show More
45m 5s
Mar 2025
Smells like scam season is upon us.
This week our hosts, Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines. We start with some follow-up on E-ZPass sc ... Show More
48m 51s
Apr 2025
367: Influencer Scams to Avoid - How to Spot Fake Gurus, Passive Income Lies & Online Business Scams!
In this episode you'll learn about 7 common influencer scams you need to avoid—from fake passive income promises to overpriced coaching programs that teach you nothing. These scams are everywhere on social media, and if you’re not careful, they can cost you time, money, and your ... Show More
15m 59s
Jan 2025
Despicable donation request scamming.
On Hacking Humans, Dave Bittner, Joe Carrigan, and Maria Varmazis (also host of N2K's daily space podcast, T-Minus), are once again sharing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and criminal exploits that are making headlines to help our audience become aware ... Show More
44m 47s
Feb 2025
Live from Orlando, it's Hacking Humans! [Hacking Humans]
In this special live episode of Hacking Humans, recorded at ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World 2025 conference in Orlando, Florida, Dave Bittner is joined by T-Minus host Maria Varmazis. Together, they explore the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and cybercrimin ... Show More
30m 51s
Aug 2024
How scammers weave deception into everyday life.
Maria Varmazis host of the N2K daily space show, T-Minus, joins Dave and Joe to share her story on how AI-generated scams have infiltrated the world of crochet and other crafts, selling fake patterns that often result in impossible or frustrating projects. Dave's story is on the ... Show More
47m 2s