The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
…
continue reading
How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cuttin ...
…
continue reading
Do you ever hear about a business having wild success or achieving *the coolest* result and think, "how the eff did they do that?" Yeah… us, too! That’s why we created The Visionary Files™ podcast! We publish weekly case study-style episodes to ask successful biz owners all of our (and probably your) burning questions so we can dig deep into the strategies, tactics, mindset, and metrics behind what worked and what didn’t.
…
continue reading
Risky Business is a weekly information security podcast featuring news and in-depth interviews with industry luminaries. Launched in February 2007, Risky Business is a must-listen digest for information security pros. With a running time of approximately 50-60 minutes, Risky Business is pacy; a security podcast without the waffle.
…
continue reading
InventionIP offers patent drawing services, like replacing drawings and making patent application drawings and illustrations. They're great for design and utility patents, and can help with your patent applications. If you need good patent drawings, use InventionIP. They have skilled personnel with demonstrated expertise to provide what you require. You may be confident that your application will look great. For further information about InventionIP's patent drawing services, please visit ht ...
…
continue reading
InventionIP is a leading intellectual property service provider that specializes in creating high-quality patent and trademark drawings to help clients advance their applications. Visit us to learn more.
…
continue reading

1
Deborah Hatswell. BBR Investigations. Cryptids, Paranormal & Unexplained Events
Being Believed Investigations
BBR Investigations - Sharing personal accounts from the BBR Investigation case files on the British Bigfoot, Man-Ape creatures, Werewolves & Dogmen, Paranormal Entities, Haunted homes, Haunted people and many UFO’ experiencers here in the UK and worldwide. Deborah Hatswell is the UK’s leading British Bigfoot researcher and investigator. A horrible experience with an unexplained creature in 1982 has shaped and forged Deborah's research into a ‘one stop shop’ for all things Cryptid, Paranormal ...
…
continue reading

1
590: STRIPPED: When Earth's Shield Fails the Dead Will Rise | The Plasma Apocalypse
22:39
22:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:39Our planet's magnetic shield is deteriorating rapidly, creating a dangerous vulnerability to solar storms of unprecedented power. Throughout history, events like the 1921 New York Railroad incident and the 1859 Carrington Event wreaked havoc on early technology. Cultures across continents left warnings through winter solstice rituals and megalithic…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 16: What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast
4:57
4:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:57Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…
…
continue reading

1
What Are Design Patents Granted For? | InventionIP Podcast
4:57
4:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:57Learn what design patents are granted for and how they protect the unique appearance of your product. This episode explores the key differences between design and utility patents, real-world examples, and why securing a design patent can give your brand a competitive edge. Whether you're a startup, inventor, or product designer, understanding how t…
…
continue reading

1
This Launch Did NOT Go How I Thought It Would (and What You Can Learn From It)
32:04
32:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:04This episode is a real-time debrief of a launch that turned out nothing like I expected. I’m unpacking what I thought would be a low-lift, high-reward move and why I had to make a major, unexpected decision mid-way through. Whether you’re in the middle of a launch, gearing up for one, or you’re starting to side-eye the whole launch model altogether…
…
continue reading

1
589: STRIPPED: Proving the Afterlife | The Scole Experiments
30:51
30:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:51In 1993, four people gathered in a dark basement in Scole, England, hoping to communicate with the dead. What followed was five years of unexplained phenomena that challenged scientific understanding. Strange lights danced in the darkness. Objects materialized from thin air. Photographs appeared on sealed film. Scientists and professional skeptics …
…
continue reading

1
Bee's Story - I Knew If I Looked At It, I Would Die
37:10
37:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:10Bee was travelling home from York on her way home to Rodley in the early hours of the morning. Her husband was sleeping in the passenger seat. As she neared Leeds she began to feel a terrible foreboding. As she crossed the river bridge Bee saw a horrible humanoid shape step out into the road. This experience led to several more scary encounters, so…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 15: Trademark Your Art: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Drawing
5:04
5:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:04In this episode of IP Insights by InventionIP, discover how to trademark a drawing with a clear, step-by-step guide. Learn what qualifies as a trademark, how to conduct a proper search, choose the right class, and navigate the USPTO application process. Whether you're protecting a logo, illustration, or design, this episode breaks down the essentia…
…
continue reading

1
Trademark Your Art: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Drawing
5:04
5:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:04In this episode of IP Insights by InventionIP, discover how to trademark a drawing with a clear, step-by-step guide. Learn what qualifies as a trademark, how to conduct a proper search, choose the right class, and navigate the USPTO application process. Whether you're protecting a logo, illustration, or design, this episode breaks down the essentia…
…
continue reading
In this edition of Snake Oilers three vendors pitch host Patrick Gray on their tech: Pangea: Guardrails and security for AI agents and applications (https://pangea.cloud) Worried about your AI apps going rogue, being mean to your customers or even disclosing sensitive information? Pangea exists to address these risks. Fascinating stuff. Cosive: A t…
…
continue reading

1
Risky Business #788 -- Trump targets Chris Krebs, SentinelOne
53:35
53:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:35On this week’s show Patrick Gray talks to former NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce about Donald Trump’s unprecedented, unwarranted and completely bonkers political persecution of Chris Krebs and his employer SentinelOne. They also talk through the week’s cybersecurity news, covering: Mitre’s stewardship of the CVE database gets its funding DOGE’…
…
continue reading

1
The Future of Fintech | Fintech Files Season 4 Finale
20:54
20:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:54We’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial …
…
continue reading

1
588: COMPILATION: Hole Stories and Underground Mysteries
2:57:56
2:57:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:57:56A construction worker discovers a massive tunnel system while breaking ground for a new building. Meanwhile, deep in the Nevada desert, scientists detect unusual seismic activity that doesn't match any known geological patterns. These events might seem unconnected, but they're part of humanity's complex relationship with what lies beneath. Througho…
…
continue reading

1
Selina - Yellow Eyes, Dogmen & The Hitch hiker effect
41:58
41:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:58Selina who lives in the Staffordshire area and she has been experiencing strange activity around her home and when she walks her dog in the woodland close by. There have been multiple occasions when the family have heard bangs, snapping twigs or taps on the walls, a huge thud on part of the flat roof and numerous feelings of being watched and she f…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 14: Utility Patent Application Drawings – Requirements, Guidelines, and Tips
6:10
6:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:10Learn everything you need to know about utility patent application drawings in this episode of InventionIP. Discover the USPTO’s key requirements, formatting guidelines, and best practices to ensure your drawings support your patent claims effectively. From common pitfalls to expert tips on what views to include and how to work with professional il…
…
continue reading

1
Utility Patent Application Drawings – Requirements, Guidelines, and Tips
6:10
6:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:10Learn everything you need to know about utility patent application drawings in this episode of InventionIP. Discover the USPTO’s key requirements, formatting guidelines, and best practices to ensure your drawings support your patent claims effectively. From common pitfalls to expert tips on what views to include and how to work with professional il…
…
continue reading

1
Wide World of Cyber: How the Trump admin is changing the cybersecurity landscape
43:29
43:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:29In this podcast, Patrick Gray chats with SentinelOne’s Chris Krebs and Alex Stamos about the huge changes afoot in the United States government and what they mean for the threat environment. From the director of NSA being fired to massive job cuts at CISA and huge foreign policy shifts, tomorrow’s threat environment is going to be very different to…
…
continue reading

1
The Red Eyed Werewolf & The Ghost Dogs Of Wepre Park
12:10
12:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:10The pathway we were on was only short, no more than 100m and it led out into the open onto football pitches and playing fields. As we were coming down the path towards the open grassland and rounded the slight bend we saw there was a large dark creature which was standing facing us, with its back to the football pitches. It was standing up on two l…
…
continue reading

1
Risky Business #787 -- Trump fires NSA director, CISA cuts inbound
53:01
53:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:01On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news: Oracle quietly cops to being hacked, but immediately pivots into pretending it didn’t matter NSA and CyberCom leaders fired for not being MAGA enough US Treasury had some dusty corners it hadn’t found China in yet, looked, found China in them …which is a great …
…
continue reading

1
Listeners Reports – WoodWose UK, They Follow You Home
42:17
42:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:17What is it like to be followed through the woods, by something unseen, that tracks your every movement? Your senses heighten and your heart almost beats out of your chest. You peer into the darkness and see nothing. But you hear it breathing, you hear the leaves crunch under its feet as it crosses the terrain far quicker than you? Listen to the wit…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 13: Why Patent Searches Matter: Protect Your Innovation & Avoid Costly Mistakes
5:27
5:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:27Discover why patent searches are a critical first step in protecting your innovation and avoiding costly legal mistakes. This episode explores the different types of patent searches, how they prevent infringement, and their strategic value in shaping R&D and business decisions. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or part of a growing company,…
…
continue reading

1
Why Patent Searches Matter: Protect Your Innovation & Avoid Costly Mistakes
5:27
5:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:27Discover why patent searches are a critical first step in protecting your innovation and avoiding costly legal mistakes. This episode explores the different types of patent searches, how they prevent infringement, and their strategic value in shaping R&D and business decisions. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or part of a growing company,…
…
continue reading
On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news: Yes, Oracle Health and Oracle Cloud did get hacked The fallout from Signalgate continues North Korean IT workers pivot to Europe Honeypot data suggests a storm is brewing for Palo Alto VPNs Canadian Anon gets arrested for hacking Texas GOP This week’s episode i…
…
continue reading

1
Interoperability in African Fintech: Throwback Episode with Alfred Mukudu from Amazon
32:07
32:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:07We’re bringing back one of our favourite episodes from Season 3! We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape fo…
…
continue reading

1
Followed Home From Cannock - Steve Hevican's Werewolf Experience
50:45
50:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:45In August 2022 Steve Hevican visited St Michaels Church in Pelsall to visit the grave of his Mother. On the journey home as Steve was travelling in the car he saw two strange creatures in a field adjacent to Lime Lane. Steve has experienced the Supernatural from being a small boy but a visit to Cannock Chase in Jan 2018 led to some really concernin…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 12: How Long Does It Take to Get a Design Patent?
5:53
5:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:53Discover the timeline for obtaining a design patent in this episode of InventionIP. Learn the key differences between design and utility patents, the step-by-step application process, and factors that influence approval time. Find out common mistakes to avoid, ways to expedite your application, and how long protection lasts. Whether you're a design…
…
continue reading

1
How Long Does It Take to Get a Design Patent?
5:53
5:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:53Discover the timeline for obtaining a design patent in this episode of InventionIP. Learn the key differences between design and utility patents, the step-by-step application process, and factors that influence approval time. Find out common mistakes to avoid, ways to expedite your application, and how long protection lasts. Whether you're a design…
…
continue reading

1
587: MEGA COMPILATION: Dreams & Nightmares
6:52:55
6:52:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:52:55Need something to listen to while you unwind? We’ve gathered some of our most soothing and fascinating stories to help you drift off into dreamland. Explore ideas that challenge reality, from simulation theory to parallel dimensions. Mysterious places, forgotten legends, and strange encounters create the perfect mix of intrigue and relaxation. Ever…
…
continue reading

1
Soap Box: Knocknoc glues your SSO to your firewalls for Just-in-Time network access
30:46
30:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:46In this Soap Box edition of Risky Business host Patrick Gray talks to Knocknoc CEO Adam Pointon about how to easily rein in attack surface by glueing your single sign-on service to your network controls. Do your Palo Alto and Fortinet devices really need to be discoverable by ransomware crews? Does your file transfer appliance need to be open to th…
…
continue reading

1
How I’m Adding 30+ People to My List Daily (and More Than 65% of Them Buy)
27:26
27:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:26I'm giving you a peek inside my funnel mad scientist experiments — the exact strategies that are working so well, they’re setting me up to add 10,000+ people to my list in the next year (if not sooner 😉). I'll walk you through a high level overview of my high-intent lead generation with intentionally designed offers (free and paid) that signal buye…
…
continue reading

1
Risky Business #785 -- Signal-gate is actually as bad as it looks
59:05
59:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:05On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news: Yes, the Trump admin really did just add a journo to their Yemen-attack-planning Signal group The Github actions hack is smaller than we thought, but was targeting crypto Remote code exec in Kubernetes, ouch Oracle denies its cloud got owned, but that sure does…
…
continue reading

1
The Unseen Ones, They Shadow & Stalk Humans - Dogman Event Oxfordshire
39:56
39:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
39:56Nik Hayes had a terrible experience in the Lye Valley when he was stalked and followed by an unseen creature that growled at him. Nik talks about how terrified he was that day and how it still has a hold on him nearly 2 decades later. Niks Website - https://www.questfortheinvisibles.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJHubBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfTlwogwEOgMqEFXWbLAJc…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 11: Why Your Patent Drawings Got Rejected and How to Fix Them Quickly | InventionIP
5:50
5:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:50Struggling with patent drawing rejections? In this episode of InventionIP, host Emily Carter talks with patent illustration expert David Reynolds about why patent drawings often get rejected and how to fix them quickly. They cover common mistakes, essential fixes, and best practices to ensure compliance with USPTO standards. Whether you're an inven…
…
continue reading

1
Why Your Patent Drawings Got Rejected and How to Fix Them Quickly | InventionIP
5:50
5:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:50Struggling with patent drawing rejections? In this episode of InventionIP, host Emily Carter talks with patent illustration expert David Reynolds about why patent drawings often get rejected and how to fix them quickly. They cover common mistakes, essential fixes, and best practices to ensure compliance with USPTO standards. Whether you're an inven…
…
continue reading

1
Risky Business #784 -- GitHub supply chain attack steals secrets from 23k projects
56:58
56:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:58On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news: Github Actions supply chain attack loots keys and secrets from 23k projects Why a VC fund now owns a minority stake in Risky Business Media (!?!?) China doxes Taiwanese military hackers Microsoft thinks .lnk file whitespace trick isn’t worth patching but APTs s…
…
continue reading

1
Open Banking for Good: Eyal Sivan on Data, Innovation and Financial Inclusion
29:46
29:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:46How can allowing customers to “own” their data reshape finance for everyone’s benefit? Mr. Open Banking himself, Eyal Sivan, joins Fintech Files to discuss how open banking rose from the 2008 financial crisis to become a worldwide movement centered on competition, innovation, and transparency. With over 25 years in IT and banking technology, Eyal b…
…
continue reading

1
British Bigfoot Witness Comes Forward - Full Interview with David Robinson
41:10
41:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:10David Robinson first started to experience strange activity in a local woodland. At first he was unware of 'their' presence and missed the signs to 'stay away' which culmanated in a terrifying visit at his home. David shares his story with Deb Hatswell in an Indepth interview. To hear the audio mentioned in the chat visit - https://www.youtube.com/…
…
continue reading

1
586: Weather Weapons & Worse | Tesla's Stolen Tech and the New Arms Race
36:42
36:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:42In the Alaskan wilderness stands an array of 180 antennas pointing skyward. The military calls it research, but declassified patents tell a different story. What began as Nikola Tesla's dream of free energy for humanity may have become the world's most powerful weapon. When Tesla died in 1943, the government seized his research. Decades later, an e…
…
continue reading

1
The Unexpected Formula Behind Viral Videos and Making Sales From Your Content with Jenna Harding
1:09:28
1:09:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:28Ever wondered why some videos effortlessly rack up millions of views while others barely get noticed? In this episode, I sit down with viral video expert and Instagram strategist Jenna to dissect the science (and psychology) behind content that blows up online. From peeling ginger the wrong way to using strategic visual hooks, Jenna shares her step…
…
continue reading

1
Risky Business #783 -- Evil webcam ransomwares entire Windows network
1:03:40
1:03:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:40On this week’s show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week’s cybersecurity news with special guest Rob Joyce, a Former Special Assistant to the US President and Director of Cybersecurity for NSA. They talk through: A realistic bluetooth-proximity phishing attack against Passkeys A very patient ransomware actor encrypts an entire enterprise …
…
continue reading

1
The Wigan Wild Man - Witness Interview & Evidence Captures
54:07
54:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:07Elnup Wood in Wigan is a strange place, in fact Wigan in general is a host to all kinds of paranormal and cryptid activity. David Robinson has been documenting the activity in the area since 2020. After years of hearing voices, seeing shadowy figures, accompanied by growls, snarls and huffs, David contacted me and we began our conversation. Now 5 y…
…
continue reading

1
Episode 10: InventionIP Podcast: What is a Patent Invalidity Search?
5:54
5:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:54Discover the importance of Patent Invalidity Searches in this episode of InventionIP. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how they help challenge weak patents. This episode covers key search methods, legal implications, and emerging trends like AI-driven searches and global prior art analysis. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or lega…
…
continue reading

1
InventionIP Podcast: What is a Patent Invalidity Search?
5:54
5:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:54Discover the importance of Patent Invalidity Searches in this episode of InventionIP. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how they help challenge weak patents. This episode covers key search methods, legal implications, and emerging trends like AI-driven searches and global prior art analysis. Whether you're an inventor, entrepreneur, or lega…
…
continue reading

1
What to Do When You Know You’re Meant for More (But Don’t Know What That Is): Part 2 with Tracy Matthews
26:14
26:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:14You know that feeling when you’re meant for more... but you have no effing clue what that more actually looks like? Tracy Matthews has been there, done that, got the t-shirt, and has been a repeat visitor. And lucky for us, she’s spent decades figuring out the art of reinvention. In this episode, Tracy breaks down the three-phase reinvention proces…
…
continue reading

1
Burnout, Descaling, Reinvention, and What Happens When Success Stops Feeling Right: Part 1 with Tracy Matthews
36:27
36:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:27We talk a lot about scaling in the business world – growing bigger, reaching further, making more. But what happens when you realize that bigger isn’t actually better for you anymore? Enter Tracy Matthews. After decades of running multiple seven-figure businesses, she found herself at a crossroads: stay on the path of relentless growth, or embrace …
…
continue reading

1
585: Operation Prato | Alien Vampires of the Amazon
30:27
30:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:27In 1977, a remote Brazilian island experienced something unprecedented: systematic attacks on humans by unidentified flying objects. Victims reported glowing ceilings, beams of light, and blood extraction while paralyzed in their beds. The Brazilian Air Force responded with Operation Prato (Operation Saucer), documenting hundreds of cases and gathe…
…
continue reading