Crossing The Firewall

Publicly listed emails

crossingthefirewall@gmail.com

holtt@msu.edu

chermak@msu.edu

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The Login - with Special Guest HCC788

October 07, 2026

The Login is a special series through Crossing the Firewall where Dr. Tom Holt explores internet history with a variety of guests. How has the internet shaped society, subcultures, and the human experience?Today's special guest is Brian from HCC788, a popular YouTube channel focusing on all things vintage and modern G.I. Joe!Check out HCC788 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HCC788----Interested in learning more about the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training? Visit ou...

Confessions of a Pirate: HeheStreams, Prison, and Going Legit - Featuring Josh Brody

September 16, 2026

Fall is here, football season is upon us! You sit down to watch your favorite team only to realize you cant watch the game because you don't have a subscription to every streaming platform...kind of makes you miss the old cable subscription. You aren't alone in that feeling of frustration about the current state of sports or streaming. Our guest today was frustrated, too, and found a workaround to get all of the streaming services in one place. The solution was...creative...and he cal...

Behaviors and Perceptions of Threat Actors - Ep. 36

August 26, 2026

Tim Pappa is a Staff Incident Response Engineer for Cyber Deception Strategy at Walmart, with previous experience as an agent with the FBI. In this latest episode of Crossing The Firewall, we discuss behaviors and perceptions of cyberthreat actors. Tim is widely celebrated for his knowledge and experience in offensive cyber responses, working to prevent large-scale cyber attacks.----Interested in learning more about the MSU Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Training? Visit our website...

Masked Actors · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Cybercrimeology · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Crossing The Firewall?

Crossing The Firewall is hosted by Tom Holt and Rachel McNealey. Its publicly listed emails are crossingthefirewall@gmail.com, holtt@msu.edu, and chermak@msu.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Crossing The Firewall?

The publicly listed emails for Crossing The Firewall: crossingthefirewall@gmail.com, holtt@msu.edu, and chermak@msu.edu.

How many listeners does Crossing The Firewall have?

Podseeker estimates Crossing The Firewall reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Crossing The Firewall?

Crossing The Firewall typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Substantive research or professional experience in cybercrime, cybersecurity, digital investigations, incident response, cyberthreat behavior, law enforcement, or closely related technology and criminal-justice fields. Common among recent guests: Academic research in cybercrime, cybersecurity, sociology, or criminal justice; Professional experience in incident response, cyber deception, cybersecurity, or law enforcement. Recent guests include Josh Brody, Tim Pappa, and Thomas Dearden.

How hard is it to get booked on Crossing The Firewall?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Crossing The Firewall cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.