Global Bob Show

Global Bob Show

Global Bob who is a cyber security expert and political science hobbyist brings you a show that fuses these topics together to explain in simple terms the interaction between the two. He uses his years of experience in both the government, commercial and private sector to give a unique perspective on these topics.

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July 24, 2025 31 mins

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Your digital footprint reveals far more about you than you might realize. From vacation photos that pinpoint your exact hotel to scattered social media posts that unveil your daily routines, the breadcrumbs we leave across the internet create a comprehensive map of our lives for anyone who knows how to read them.

This week, we dive into the fascinating world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) – the practice of ...

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Ever wondered what happens when a tech titan like Elon Musk sets his sights on revolutionizing global communications? Buckle up as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Starlink—SpaceX's ambitious satellite network that's changing the game for internet connectivity and military operations worldwide.

We break down how these remarkable low Earth orbit satellites are transforming global communication...

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Weather manipulation has long been a fascinating intersection of science, politics, and controversy. From the ambitious Project Storm Fury of the 1960s, which attempted to weaken hurricanes by seeding them with silver iodide, to modern cloud seeding operations across the American West, humans have persistently sought ways to control the skies above.

We dive deep into the science behind these weather modification...

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Navigating today's digital landscape requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands a vigilant "human firewall" to protect yourself from increasingly sophisticated scams. With cyber attacks occurring every 39 seconds and scam operations projected to reach a staggering $12 trillion by 2025, understanding these threats has never been more crucial.

The landscape of online deception has evolve...

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The Global Bob Show returns after a two-year hiatus with new co-host Hello Chelly joining the crossroads of technology and politics podcast. Front-end developer Hello Chelly brings fresh expertise in AI and software development to complement Global Bob's technological insights.

• Front-end developers create everything users see on websites and apps including buttons, logins, and visual interfaces
• AI h...

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In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Internet delivery mediums and the speed at which they deliver.  He talks about speed as in latency or round trip time and speed with regulars to bandwidth and why you may not need that super charged 1gig or 2 gig connection.

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September 13, 2022 29 mins

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about Zero Trust network architecture methodology and what all it entails.  He also introduces the audience to the Signal messaging application.

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August 30, 2022 33 mins

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In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) explains what the difference between the various classifications of data.  He gives a real world example of a situation to illustrate what type of information could be classified for a farming operation.  All of the information is unclassified and can be found on various accredited sources.

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August 23, 2022 39 mins

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about ransomeware, how you can determine if you are ransomware ready and steps you can take to help reduce your chances of ransomeware.

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August 16, 2022 31 mins

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In this episode Commander Bob reflect on all of the connections he made during Def Con 30 and gives advice to anyone attending a event of this type.

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about the history of Def Con and some of his favorite talks and villages to attend.  He gives an overview of what Def Con is all about for those that have never heard or attended the annual conference in Las Vegas Nevada.

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In this episode Field Commander Global Bob (Brian Varner) takes you on a journey from the 8mm film days all the way to modern home entertainment servers.  This is not legal advice so please check your local laws before you copy any movie. Don’t be a pirate be a good person!

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In this episode Global Bob talks about his earliest recollection of using electricity to solve problems which is essentially what a computer does.  He gives a real world example of working with his dad (Herbie Varner) in the groves utilizing rudimentary industrial control systems to irrigate and fertilize Citrus Groves.

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In this episode your Field Commander Global Bob gives some history of viruses and anti-virus companies.  He also gives some very alarming stats on viruses and cyber crime.

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In this episode Commander Bob introduces his audience to Cold War technology that is still in use today.  While this technology is simple it is unbreakable if implemented properly.  This information is not meant to be exact or academic it is a collection of knowledge that Global Bob has acquired from various news outlets and online research.

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about why some may not know that they are actually targets in the cyber war that is being waged at this time.  He talks about how to secure your online accounts in a effort to lower you victim potential.  He uses FaceBook as an example of  the setting you should look at changing and the security measures one can deploy.  While FaceBook is uses as an example all moderne plat...

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June 21, 2022 27 mins

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) talks about one of the latest Internet sensations and hoax known as the hydrogen water car.  This is not the same as the hydrogen fuel cell.  This is a claim that you can run a internal combustion engine on water by using a system that splits the water in to hydrogen and oxygen.  He explains the complexities of this in simple terms and at a high level.

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) tells the general story of what lead up to the development and launch of Stuxnet and how it was used to destroy Iranian centrifuges.  The information for this podcast was aggregated from various sources online and the accuracy may vary due to the fact that the actors behind Stuxnet have not publicly acknowledged the existence of Stuxnet or took credit for it.

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In this Episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) discusses how effective Starlink can be against fighting oppressive regimes.  He also discuss how Starlink works and how it can be used by the modern day war fighter.

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In this episode Global Bob (Brian Varner) reflects on hackers that gave their life’s in the service of their country.  He also outlines a antimony of a exploit by walking you through how he developed a ZeroDay exploit into a connected power command and control relay system.

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