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The Watchers

Andy Sauer

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven national security and cybersecurity show featuring senior government officials, intelligence and defense practitioners, cybersecurity executives, and specialists in artificial intelligence and technology policy. Credible pitches include former agency leaders, defense technology executives, cyber policy experts, AI governance authorities, and national security strategists with substantial operational or institutional experience; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 7.5k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@thewatchers.io

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Host

Andy Sauer - Host covering national security, cybersecurity, defense, artificial intelligence, and technology policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior government, intelligence, military, cybersecurity, defense technology, or artificial intelligence leadership; founders and executives with direct experience in national security or the defense industrial base; and authors or recognized experts with substantive policy or operational expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership in government, intelligence, military, or cybersecurity organizations, Executive leadership or founding roles at defense and cybersecurity companies, Authorship of relevant books or influential research, Direct experience managing national security, cyber defense, or artificial intelligence programs

Recent Guest Discussions

Camille Stewart Gloster - AI Agents, Agentic Governance, Runtime Enforcement, Cybersecurity Leadership, Workforce Disruption, And Institutional Responsibility.

Kim Irvin - Ai-driven Cyber Defense, CMMC, Defense Contractors, Cybersecurity Resilience, The Defense Industrial Base, And A Potential Cyber Force.

Dmitri Alperovitch - Taiwan, China’s Cyber Preparation, Critical Infrastructure Threats, Deterrence, Geopolitics, And Cyber Conflict.

Brian Drake - Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Warfare, Misinformation, Robotics, Defense Intelligence, Technology Policy, And The Ethics Of Disruption.

Tim Van Name - Ai-enabled Warfare, Cyber Conflict, Cybersecurity Incentives, White House Cyber Compromises, Technology Policy, And National Security Leadership.

Recent Topics

Technology, Cybersecurity, National Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Watchers
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Chris Cleary On Cyber Privateering, Private-Sector Power, And AI Deterrence | Ep. 51

October 13, 2026

Chris Cleary examines whether sanctioned private organizations could help confront ransomware groups and other cyber adversaries.The conversation explores constitutional letters of marque, the limits of hack-back, the case for a dedicated cyber force, critical infrastructure protection, and the expanding power of telecom, cloud, and technology companies. Chris also considers how AI-enabled, non-kinetic effects might reshape deterrence and reduce the human cost of future conflict, without requ...

Camille Stewart Gloster On AI Agents, Active Governance, And Cathedral Thinking | Ep 50

September 22, 2026

Camille Stewart Gloster examines what happens when autonomous AI systems become active participants inside organizations. Drawing from The Insider You Built, she and Andy explore agentic governance, runtime enforcement, operational failures, cybersecurity leadership, and the danger of treating AI as smarter or more trustworthy than it is. Their conversation also considers government’s role, America’s competition with China, workforce disruption, institutional responsibility, and the long-term...

Kim Irvin On AI-Driven Cyber Defense, CMMC, And A Cyber Force | Ep 49

September 15, 2026

Kim Irvin, co-founder and CEO of Minerva Cyber Technologies, examines how small defense contractors absorb cash-flow pressure, regulation, and uncertainty around CMMC. She and Andy Sauer consider AI as both an attack tool and a defensive necessity, argue for human oversight, and assess the case for an independent cyber force. Kim also explains why resilience in the defense industrial base depends on mission-driven people and stronger protection across the supply chain.MORE FROM KIM IRVINLinke...

Frequently asked questions

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The Watchers
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How do I get in touch with The Watchers?

The Watchers is hosted by Andy Sauer. Its publicly listed email is info@thewatchers.io. 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 The Watchers?

The publicly listed email for The Watchers: info@thewatchers.io.

How many listeners does The Watchers have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Watchers?

The Watchers typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior government, intelligence, military, cybersecurity, defense technology, or artificial intelligence leadership; founders and executives with direct experience in national security or the defense industrial base; and authors or recognized experts with substantive policy or operational expertise. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in government, intelligence, military, or cybersecurity organizations; Executive leadership or founding roles at defense and cybersecurity companies; Authorship of relevant books or influential research. Recent guests include Camille Stewart Gloster, Kim Irvin, and Dmitri Alperovitch.

How hard is it to get booked on The Watchers?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Watchers cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Cybersecurity, National Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Defense. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@thewatchers.io

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