@shwood.com's podcast is storytelling mastery. Nevertheless, I can't help the suspicion that, were we sufficiently omniscient, we'd realize we're living in the middle of the world's greatest con. ➡️ shows.acast.com/worlds-great... Media file: sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/630...

New Modern Rogue episode is a treat! @perrycarpenter.bsky.social made an extra-scammy Robo-Brian that tried to swindle my parents. It *mostly* worked, too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfai...

Okay if you aren’t getting @shwood.com ‘s Scam Stuff emails you are missing out on a great Christmas magic deal right now.

Woohoo! Check it out at 110.scamstuff.com. It’s flat-out the best Christmas-Morning magic kit on the planet, and I’m offering a 110% guarantee on it. Only $20!

How Ouija Boards "Work" #secret #science #facts

Vaping Alcohol (Tested) #drinks #secret #donttrythisathome

There is no way this can be true. #resource #science #facts

A safe way to practice butterfly knife moves! #tools #skills #practice

How to CORRECTLY sharpen an axe (sort of) #tools #skills #howto

Mongolian Mounted Archery #archery #history #cool

How to hide things in MARKERS #secret #skills #easy

Millions of people can transmit—but not us! We should only listen 😄 #radio #skills #facts

A Simple Tool To Make Your DIY Project Easier! #tools #facts #diy

Does the chair doorknob trick work? #selfdefense #skills #success

Latest @stephenhupp.bsky.social @skepticalinquirer.bsky.social editorial features a hefty plug for @shwood.com’s truly excellent World’s Greatest Con (season 3) telling of the “Project Alpha” story, which I also strongly recommend—it’s a heck of a listen, including new reappraisal for those familiar

What to look for in a razor #selfcare #skills #facts

For the first time, I deeply regret making my cameo available to anyone. Sora has become an unspeakable abomination and must be stopped.

Where are we at on the Sora app?

Awesome time at Scoopfest in Vegas!

Steamed Hams but it's a critically acclaimed feature film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-O...

10/10 headline. No notes. "Fish Buttholes May Be The Reason We Now Have Fingers, Study Finds" www.sciencealert.com/fish-butthol...

Yup. The #scampocalypse is real. This kind of increasingly precise targeting is just the beginning. I do security training for companies, keeping your bottom line safe from this new wave of AI-powered scams. I’m at [email protected] if you’d like to talk next-level training.

Dragon con! I brought Josie and have merged with the @chinbeard.bsky.social clan! Come say “hi!”

Interpol just arrested 1,200 scammers and recovered $97 million… out of nearly 500 BILLION in fraud. #scampocalypse

In case you’re wondering what it’s like to be Brian Brushwood these days

I watched Weapons. That movie ruled.

From spiked frosted tips on national television to a suit and tie at DefCon @shwood.com just wants to stand out I respect that

If you’re at @defcon.bsky.social come visit me at the @hak5.bsky.social booth!

Just had an amazing encounter with @shwood.com @deviantollam.bsky.social and the not pictured @emmie.bsky.social and Justin Robert Young!! #FanboyMoment #defcon33

Hahahhahahha

Hey @defcon.bsky.social ! Come say “hi” at the @hak5.bsky.social booth!

Can confirm.

Dammit, universe! When you gonna bring back Gatorgum?

Good morning!

It's The Simpsons Taught Me Everything Day! This week's episode stars @shwood.com and we discuss scams, cons, tricks, chicanery, and how they all loosely relate to the failed Springfield Monorail. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNsY...

Melted crayons can make your cheese last 1,000 years

Salute to the real heroes: The ones who remind me to like and subscribe. I can't count the number of times I nearly forgot... Thank you for your service!

This loop tho youtube.com/shorts/TQHok...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te0W... It's a good one!

In about an hour, we're going to live premiere our new episode, "How to Play the Beautiful Game of Tak." I hope you can make it.

"Nuke the Whales," but it's the weather. youtube.com/shorts/7j-AZ...

We're doing a live workshop for independent creators next month: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3UX... Come to Austin, learn all our secrets (and why not: learn to eat fire, too!)

Yay! You’ll have a thank you card from her soon, too!

Yay!

Morning!

New video up! I learned to do this in about 2 hours: “How to Use AI to Reveal Hidden Secrets” youtu.be/-pIDpv2VJO0

This is my favorite Modern Rogue thing we’ve done in years. It pretends to be one thing, but is secretly something better. I really hope you like it: youtu.be/F3LM_4cm-3o

Did one of the BEST INTERVIEWS ever with @shwood.com and it was a blast! Watch it here youtu.be/rZ-W3xGwpj4