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Detonation Point

Matt O'Neill

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on cybersecurity, cybercrime, and technology, typically featuring experienced security leaders, former law-enforcement or government officials, and executives with relevant operational expertise. PR agencies could credibly pitch cybersecurity executives, cybercrime and fraud specialists, and public-sector technology leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally bring senior-level experience or recognized subject-matter expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 59

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 109 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matt@5ohconsulting.com

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Host

Matt O'Neill - Retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent with experience protecting leaders and confronting security threats.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior cybersecurity, government, or technology executives; former law-enforcement or federal cybersecurity leaders; and founders or specialists with direct experience in cybercrime, fraud prevention, or public-sector technology.
Required Achievements:  
Held senior leadership roles in cybersecurity, government, or technology, Led or founded a company or organization in a relevant field, Built specialized expertise through government service or hands-on industry work

Recent Guest Discussions

Ron Green - National Cybersecurity Strategy, Public-private Collaboration, Cybercrime, Ransomware, And Emerging Threats.

Chris Inglis - National Cybersecurity Strategy, Public-private Collaboration, Cybercrime, Ransomware, AI, And National Cyber Defense.

Andy Bonillo - Cybercrime Investigations, Cybersecurity Leadership, Tiktok, Ransomware, Scams, And AI Risks.

Thomas McCarthy - Cybersecurity Education, AI Governance, Security Leadership, Critical Infrastructure, And Cyber Warfare.

Tom Cronkright - Real Estate Fraud, Wire Fraud, Seller Impersonation, Identity Verification, And AI Voice Cloning.

Recent Topics

Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence, Government Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Detonation Point
:

Episode 58 - Inside U.S. Cyber Defense with Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis & Ron Green

October 13, 2026

Chris Inglis, former NSA Deputy Director and the first U.S. National Cyber Director, joins Matt O’Neill and Ron Green, former Chief Security Officer at Mastercard, to discuss national cybersecurity strategy, cybercrime, and the evolving threat landscape.In this episode, Matt, Chris, and Ron discuss:Chris’s career from Air Force pilot to national cybersecurity leadershipPublic-private collaboration and information sharingCyber fraud, scams, and ransomwareAI, cybersecurity awareness, and emergi...

Episode 57 - From the Secret Service to TikTok: Cybersecurity Leadership with Andy Bonillo

October 05, 2026

Andy Bonillo, former U.S. Secret Service agent and cybersecurity executive, joins Matt O’Neill to discuss his career in cybercrime investigations, the evolution of cyber threats, and his transition from law enforcement to the private sector.In this episode, Matt and Andy discuss:Andy’s path from the Secret Service to cybersecurity leadershipHow cybercrime and cyber investigations have evolvedWhy communication is critical for cybersecurity leadersRansomware, extortion, scams, and protecting pe...

Episode 56 - Cybersecurity Training, AI Governance & Modern Threats with Thomas McCarthy

September 28, 2026

Thomas McCarthy, CEO of OSP Cyber Academy, joins Matt O’Neill to discuss cybersecurity education, AI governance, and the growing challenges facing today’s security leaders.In this episode, Matt and Tommy discuss:Why AI governance and employee education are becoming increasingly importantCybersecurity training and the role of leadership in managing riskThe pressure facing CISOs and why communication with the board mattersHow remote work has changed workplace culture and cybersecurityThe human ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Detonation Point
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How do I get in touch with Detonation Point?

Detonation Point is hosted by Matt O'Neill. Its publicly listed email is matt@5ohconsulting.com. 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 Detonation Point?

The publicly listed email for Detonation Point: matt@5ohconsulting.com.

How many listeners does Detonation Point have?

Podseeker estimates Detonation Point reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Detonation Point?

Detonation Point typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior cybersecurity, government, or technology executives; former law-enforcement or federal cybersecurity leaders; and founders or specialists with direct experience in cybercrime, fraud prevention, or public-sector technology. Common among recent guests: Held senior leadership roles in cybersecurity, government, or technology; Led or founded a company or organization in a relevant field; Built specialized expertise through government service or hands-on industry work. Recent guests include Ron Green, Chris Inglis, and Andy Bonillo.

How hard is it to get booked on Detonation Point?

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

What topics does Detonation Point cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence, and Government Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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