Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Justin Gardner, Joseph Thacker, Brandyn Murtagh

Booking Overview

Technical cybersecurity interview and analysis show focused on bug bounty hunting, web security, hacking techniques, and researcher workflows, with recurring external guests including prominent bug bounty researchers, security practitioners, and industry commentators. Suitable pitches include accomplished vulnerability researchers, application-security leaders, bug bounty platform executives, and specialists in offensive security or security tooling; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need demonstrable research, industry credibility, or notable event and platform experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 194

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 29.9k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@criticalthinkingpodcast.io

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Host

Justin Gardner - Cybersecurity researcher and bug bounty hunter focused on vulnerability discovery, proof-of-concept development, and offensive security techniques.

Joseph Thacker - Cybersecurity researcher and bug bounty hunter who focuses on web application security, vulnerability research, and security automation.

Brandyn Murtagh - Cybersecurity researcher and bug bounty hunter with a focus on offensive security and vulnerability research.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Demonstrated expertise in bug bounty hunting, vulnerability research, application security, penetration testing, security platforms, or offensive-security tooling; notable research, event participation, published analysis, or substantial industry experience strengthens a pitch.

Required Achievements:

Notable vulnerability discoveries or bug bounty results, Published security research or technical analysis, Participation in major hacking and security conferences, Leadership or substantial experience at a bug bounty or application-security platform

Recent Guest Discussions

Joel Margolis - Hackerone’s Evolution, Researcher Relations, Platform Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Incentives, And Triage

Recent Topics

Technology, Cybersecurity, Bug Bounty, Web Security, Penetration Testing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast

Episode 194: Using Jev for Bug Bounty

October 01, 2026

Episode 194: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin and Joseph cover Faav’s Microsoft hack, Salesforce adjusting their scope, and if/how Jev can be used for Bug BountyFollow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynoraterht...

Episode 193: Browser Logic Errors & XS-Leaks with Jorian Woltjer

September 24, 2026

Episode 193: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re joined by Jorian Woltjer to talk through his Bug Bounty journey and all the crazy research he’s done for the Critical Thinking Lab.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.c...

Episode 192: Hackbot Proof-of-Concept Skill Creation

September 17, 2026

Episode 192: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin lays out some goals and tips on PoC Creation.Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcastGot any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: info@criticalthinkingpodcast.ioShoutout to YTCracker for the awesome intro music!====== Links ======Follow your hosts Rhynorater, rez0 and gr3pme on X: https://x.com/Rhynoraterhttps://x.com/rez0__https://x.com/gr3pmeCritical Research Lab:https://la...

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