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Episodes

160
Feb. 5, 2026

Episode 160: Cloudflare Zero-days & Mail Unsubscribing for XSS

Episode 160: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph and Brandyn. Chat through some news, Including a Cloudflare Zero-day, Turning List-Unsubscribe into an SSRF/XSS Gadget, & Magic String Denial of Service in Claude. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts ...
159
Jan. 29, 2026

Episode 159: Avoiding Downgrades on Google Cloud VRP with Cote and Darby Hopkins

Episode 159: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we sit down with the Google Cloud VRP Team to deep-dive policy and reward changes, what the panel process looks like, and how to best configure for success. Follow us on X Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: ====== Ways to Supp...
159
Jan. 29, 2026

Episode 159: Avoiding Downgrades on Google Cloud VRP with Cote and Darby Hopkins

Episode 159: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we sit down with the Google Cloud VRP Team to deep-dive policy and reward changes, what the panel process looks like, and how to best configure for success. Follow us on X Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: ====== Ways to Support CT...
158
Jan. 22, 2026

Episode 158: 10hr Marathon Hack-Along Recap + $300k Client-side Bugs

Episode 158: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk about our takeaways from the CTBB Charity Hackalong, and then break down some InsertScript POCs, what a $55,000 bug can look like, and if Smart People Ever Say They’re Smart. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme...
158
Jan. 22, 2026

Episode 158: 10hr Marathon Hack-Along Recap + $300k Client-side Bugs

Episode 158: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we talk about our personal takeaways from the CTBB Charity Hackalong, and then break down some InsertScript POCs, what a $55,000 bug can look like, and if Smart People Ever Say They’re Smart. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow you...
157
Jan. 15, 2026

Episode 157: Crushing Pwn2Own & H1 with Kernel Driver Exploits

Episode 157: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Hypr to talk about hacking Mediatek and his experiences with HackerOne and Pwn2Own Ecosystems. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynorater http...
Guest: Hypr
156
Jan. 8, 2026

Episode 156: Chill AMA from bugbounty.forum

Episode 156: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we answer some fantastic questions from over at bugbounty.forum Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynorater https://x.com/rez0__ https://x.com/gr3pme ====== Ways ...
155
Jan. 1, 2026

Episode 155: 2025 Hacker Stats & 2026 Goals

Episode 155: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Joseph, and Brandyn reflect on last year of Bug Bounty, and list their goals and predictions for what 2026 holds. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhyn...
154
Dec. 25, 2025

Episode 154: Starting a Pentesting Company on Top of Bug Bounty

Episode 154: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph and Brandyn talk through the transition from Bug Bounty hunting to Pentesting. We cover diversifying income streams, the challenges of pricing for Pentests, legal considerations, and what Bug Hunters can bring to the Pentesting world Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the a...
153
Dec. 18, 2025

Episode 153: Hacking the Robots of the Future: Hardware, AI, and Bug Bounties with Matt Brown

Episode 153: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Matt Brown returns to talk with us about hacking robots, IOT hackbots, and his Zero-to-Hero Hardware Hacking Guide. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynorater...
Guest: Matt Brown
152
Dec. 11, 2025

Episode 152: GeminiJack and Agentic Security with Sasi Levi

Episode 152: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Sasi Levi from Noma Security to talk about AI and Agentic Security. We also talk about ForcedLeak, a Google Vertex Bug, and debate if Prompt Injection is a real Vuln. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your ...
Guest: Sasi Levi
151
Dec. 4, 2025

Episode 151: Client-side Advanced Topics

Episode 151: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re covering Client-side advanced topics. Justin talks Joseph (and us) through Third-Party Cookie Nuances, Iframe Tricks, URL Parsing, and more. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on...
150
Nov. 27, 2025

Episode 150: ASP.NET MVC Patterns, Popping Oracle Identity, and Esoteric Subdomain Enumeration

Episode 150: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're highlighting some cool news and research, but not before expressing our gratitude to the Hacker community. We are so thankful for you all! Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X...
Nov. 20, 2025

Episode 149: DEFCON Debrief: AI Vulns, Unicode Weirdness, and Wild Vulnerability Chains

Episode 149: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast The DEFCON videos are up, and Justin and Joseph talk through some of their favorites. Follow us on X Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: ====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ====== Hop on the CTBB Discord! We also do Discord s...
148
Nov. 13, 2025

Episode 148: MCP Hacking Guide

Episode 148: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin gives us a crash course on Model Context Protocol. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynorater https://x.com/rez0__ https://x.com/gr3pme ====== Ways to ...
147
Nov. 6, 2025

Episode 147: Stupid, Simple, Hacking Workflow Tips

Episode 147: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we're talking tips and tricks that help us in hacking that we really should’ve learned sooner. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynorater https://x.com/rez0__...
146
Oct. 30, 2025

Episode 146: Hacking Horror Stories

Episode 146: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin, Joseph, and Brandyn all sit down to celebrate the spooky season by swapping their scariest bug stories. From frightening fails and firings to hacks with chilling and critical consequences. Grab your flashlight and a blanket for this one! Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for ...
145
Oct. 23, 2025

Episode 145: Gr3pme's Secret: Bug Bounty Note Taking Methodology

Episode 145: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Brandyn lets us in on some of his notetaking tips, including his Templates, Threat Modeling, and ways he uses notes to help with collaboration. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater, Rez0, & gr3pme on Twi...
144
Oct. 16, 2025

Episode 144: Google’s Top AI Hackers: Busfactor and Monke

Episode 144: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph is joined by Vitor Falcão and Ciarán Cotter to discuss their success at the recent Mexico LHE, as well as their journey and routines in fulltime hacking. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and R...
143
Oct. 9, 2025

Episode 143: New Cohost + Client-Side Gadgets, LHE Meta — Instant Global Admin in Entra!

Episode 143: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin brings Brandyn back to announce him as our newest co-host. We chat about recent LHE experiences, and then break down some news. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter: https:/...
142
Oct. 2, 2025

Episode 142: gr3pme's full-time hunting journey update, insane AI research, and some light news

Episode 142: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Rez0 and Gr3pme join forces to discuss Websocket research, Meta’s $111750 Bug, PROMISQROUTE, and the opportunities afforded by going full time in Bug Bounty. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0...
141
Sept. 25, 2025

Episode 141: Hacking the Pod - Google Docs 0-day & React CreateElement Exploits with Nick Copi (7urb0)

Episode 141: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin sits down with Nick Copi to talk about CSPT, React, CSS Injections and how Nick hacked the pod. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter: https://x.com/Rhynorater https://x.com/...
Guest: Nick Copi
140
Sept. 18, 2025

Episode 140: Crit Research Lab Update & Client-Side Tricks Galore

Episode 140: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph give an update from The Crit Research Lab, as well as some writeups on postMessage vulnerabilities, Cookie Chaos, and more. Follow us on X at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Send us feedback at info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 ====== Ways to Support CTBBPodcast ======...
139
Sept. 11, 2025

Episode 139: James Kettle - Pwning in Prod & How to do Web Security Research

Episode 139: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin finally sits down with the great James Kettle to talk about HTTP Proxys, metagaming research, avoiding burnout, and why HTTP/1.1 must die! Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io Shoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music! ====== Links ====== Follow your hosts Rhynorater and Rez0 on Twitter:...
Guest: James Kettle