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UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses

Justin Shelley, Mario Zaki, Joshua Holloway, Bryan Lachapelle

Booking Overview

This is a weekly cybersecurity and small-business technology show led primarily by IT practitioners, with occasional external appearances from MSP and technology professionals. Credible pitches include cybersecurity experts, managed service providers, AI implementation and governance specialists, and cyber-insurance professionals who can explain practical risks to SMB leaders; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show favors accessible industry practitioners over high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 107

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 97 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

justin@phoenixitadvisors.com

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Host

Justin Shelley - Owner of Phoenix IT Advisors, an IT services provider focused on helping businesses improve cybersecurity, technology operations, and resilience.

Mario Zaki - IT and cybersecurity professional associated with Mazteck, serving business owners with technology and security guidance.

Joshua Holloway - CEO of 70i Technologies, a managed service provider focused on supporting compliance-oriented businesses in the Sacramento and Reno areas.

Bryan Lachapelle - Technology and cybersecurity professional with B4 Networks in Ontario, Canada, helping business owners address technology, cybersecurity, and AI challenges.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Cybersecurity, IT, managed services, artificial intelligence implementation, cyber-insurance, or business technology expertise with practical experience serving small and midsize businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Operating or leading an IT, MSP, cybersecurity, or business technology company, Implementing security, AI, or custom technology solutions for SMB clients, Demonstrable experience explaining complex technology and risk issues in practical business terms

Recent Guest Discussions

Bryan Lachapelle - Ai-assisted Application Development, Cybersecurity Safeguards For Custom Business Apps, Access Controls, Data Safety, And Practical Technology Economics For Smbs.

Recent Topics

Cybersecurity, Small Business, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, It Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses
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Open Weight AI Models: Should You Host Your Own AI? - with Craig Taylor | UnHacked Ep. 107

October 13, 2026

Hosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Joshua Holloway - https://7thdi.com/Should you host your own AI so sensitive client data never leaves your building? Five security pros weigh cost, risk, and trust.Justin Shelley admits up front that he is coming in with more questions than answers. He is fed up with vendors and wants to bring AI in-house. So he asks a panel of IT and security people wheth...

AI Isn't Taking Jobs, It's Slowing Junior Hiring | UnHacked Ep. 106

October 06, 2026

Hosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/Bryan Lachapelle - https://www.b4networks.ca/Is AI taking jobs? Three IT owners say they're seeing slower hiring, not layoffs, and early-career workers feel it most.Justin Shelley, Bryan Lachapelle, and Mario Zaki have been getting heated feedback on their AI clips, mostly distrust and fear. In this episode they start with whether hardware-level AI containment is realistic (Bryan's concern: hardware ...

How AI Made Me a Fantasy Football Winner With Zero Football Knowledge | UnHacked Ep. 105

September 29, 2026

Hosts:Justin Shelley - https://www.phoenixitadvisors.com/Mario Zaki - https://www.mazteck.com/Justin knows nothing about football. He's using AI to run his fantasy team anyway, and he's currently winning. That's just where this episode starts.After two weeks of warning listeners about AI risk, Justin Shelley and Mario Zaki flip the script this week to talk about how AI is actually making their lives better right now, no tinfoil hats required. Justin walks through how he joined a fantasy footb...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses?

UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses is hosted by Justin Shelley and Mario Zaki. Its publicly listed email is justin@phoenixitadvisors.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 UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses?

The publicly listed email for UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses: justin@phoenixitadvisors.com.

How many listeners does UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses have?

Podseeker estimates UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses?

UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Cybersecurity, IT, managed services, artificial intelligence implementation, cyber-insurance, or business technology expertise with practical experience serving small and midsize businesses. Common among recent guests: Operating or leading an IT, MSP, cybersecurity, or business technology company; Implementing security, AI, or custom technology solutions for SMB clients; Demonstrable experience explaining complex technology and risk issues in practical business terms. Recent guests include Bryan Lachapelle.

How hard is it to get booked on UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses cover?

Recent episodes cover Cybersecurity, Small Business, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management, and It Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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