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Watters Edge

John Watters

Booking Overview

This cybersecurity interview show features senior external guests including security executives, venture investors, threat-intelligence leaders, and defense innovators discussing cyber defense, AI-driven threats, and industry strategy. PR agencies could credibly pitch CISOs, cybersecurity founders and CEOs, security investors, AI-security experts, and nationally recognized defense or policy specialists with substantial operating achievements; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 21 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wattersedge@ringmaster.com

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Host

John Watters - John Watters leads conversations with cybersecurity defenders and innovators, focusing on the people and technologies reshaping cyber defense.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior cybersecurity executives, CISOs, cybersecurity founders, venture investors, threat-intelligence authorities, defense innovators, and cross-disciplinary leaders with substantial operating or public-impact experience.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led notable cybersecurity companies, Held senior CISO, CEO, or investment leadership roles, Produced influential threat-intelligence or defense work, Authored books or developed recognized security frameworks

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter - Cyber Conflict, Missile Defense, Legal Frameworks For Responding To Cyberattacks, Neuroscience Of Sound, Artificial Intelligence, And Automated Network Defense.

Jay Leek - Cybersecurity Venture Investing, Evaluating Founding Teams, Market Timing, Technology, Startup Operations, And Artificial Intelligence's Impact On Security.

Kevin Mandia - Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship, Threat Intelligence, The Apt1 Report, Breach Response, Company Turnarounds, Autonomous Security, And Artificial Intelligence-led Threats.

Recent Topics

Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence, Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Watters Edge
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The Security Gap Has Never Been Wider - Jim Trainor - Watters Edge - Episode #9

October 08, 2026

On this episode of Watters Edge, John Watters sits down with Jim Trainor, Senior Vice President at LevelBlue and former Assistant Director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, to explore how cyber threats are evolving in the age of AI. Jim draws on his FBI experience and major cyber investigations to discuss the growing overlap between criminal and nation-state actors, the widening gap between attackers and defenders, the importance of collaboration, and why organizations need to rethink how they man...

Cybersecurity Won’t Slow Down in the AI Era - Robert Rodriguez - Watters Edge - Episode # 08

October 01, 2026

On this episode of Watters Edge, John Watters sits down with Robert Rodriguez, Chairman and Founder of SINET, to explore how cybersecurity is changing in the age of AI. After a 22-year career with the U.S. Secret Service, Robert transitioned into cybersecurity and became deeply involved in building communities that connect CISOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. Robert shares his perspective on why cybersecurity needs to keep pace with the rapid adoption of AI, how the CISO role is e...

Reimagining Cybersecurity Operations - Joel Molinoff - Watters Edge - Episode #7

September 18, 2026

Host John Watters sits down with Joel Molinoff, COO of iCOUNTER, to explore his unconventional path from banking at JPMorgan to the NSA, the White House, and eventually cybersecurity leadership in the private sector. Joel shares how those experiences shaped his approach to intelligence, risk, and operations, and explains why today's defenders need to rethink cybersecurity processes rather than simply use AI to make existing workflows faster. Takeaways:Take the shot. Joel's career was shaped b...

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Frequently asked questions

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Watters Edge
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How do I get in touch with Watters Edge?

Watters Edge is hosted by John Watters. Its publicly listed email is wattersedge@ringmaster.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 Watters Edge?

The publicly listed email for Watters Edge: wattersedge@ringmaster.com.

How many listeners does Watters Edge have?

Podseeker estimates Watters Edge reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Watters Edge?

Watters Edge typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior cybersecurity executives, CISOs, cybersecurity founders, venture investors, threat-intelligence authorities, defense innovators, and cross-disciplinary leaders with substantial operating or public-impact experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or led notable cybersecurity companies; Held senior CISO, CEO, or investment leadership roles; Produced influential threat-intelligence or defense work. Recent guests include Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter, Jay Leek, and Kevin Mandia.

How hard is it to get booked on Watters Edge?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Watters Edge cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

wattersedge@ringmaster.com

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