Locked In: Safe Tips from The Safe Gal In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy is joined by Cookie Tanney, the owner of The Safe Gal and Kaynine Safe Company. They discuss the intricacies of the safe industry. Cookie shares her unique journey from metal art to safe expert. Cookie shares valuable tips on selecting, hiding, and securing safes. Their conversation gives you the information you need to keep your family's valuables protected. Plus, get insights on differentiating between sa...
Jun 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 322
The Best Firearms for Home Defense: A Comprehensive Guide for Families Join Andy on The Secure Family Podcast as he breaks down the best firearms for home defense, emphasizing the importance of making informed and safe choices. From shotguns and AR platform rifles to handguns, Andy discusses the pros and cons of each, offering recommendations for parents looking to protect their homes. Tune in for valuable insights on legal considerations, safe storage, and practical tips to ensure your family's...
Jun 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 331
Keeping Kids Safe Online: Insights from an NSA Cybersecurity Expert In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andytalks with Ben Gillenwater, an ex-NSA cybersecurity expert and The Family IT Guy on TikTok. They discuss the importance of cybersecurity for kids, especially during the summer when screen time often increases. Ben shares his career journey, insights on setting appropriate screen time boundaries, the dangers of addictive algorithms and online chats, and the significance of pr...
Jun 11, 2025•43 min•Ep. 330
Enhancing Family Safety with Situational Awareness: Top Tips In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the importance of situational awareness for family safety. He shares three essential security habits that can help parents protect their families from potential threats. Topics include checking your surroundings in parking lots, avoiding distractions in public, and identifying unusual behavior. Additionally, the episode touches on current data collection laws and features off...
Jun 04, 2025•13 min•Ep. 329
Understanding Security Camera Systems with Josh Summers In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the crucial aspects of home security cameras with Josh Summers, the expert behind the 'All Things Secured' YouTube channel. They dive into the differences between wired and wireless systems, the importance of data storage locations, and the necessity of encryption for protecting your family's privacy. Andy and Josh also address common concerns and misconceptions about indoor camer...
May 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 328
How to Spot and Prevent Drowning In this episode, Andy shares crucial insights for parents on how to keep their kids safe around water. Andy recounts a personal and emotional story of a near-drowning incident that underscores the importance of vigilance and understanding the silent nature of drowning. Drowning Doesn’t Look LIke Drowning by Mario Vittone: https://slate.com/technology/2013/06/rescuing-drowning-children-how-to-know-when-someone-is-in-trouble-in-the-water.html Take control of your d...
May 21, 2025•17 min•Ep. 327
Creating a Secure Home: Safe Rooms and Home Security with Samuel Fish In this episode, Andy discusses the importance of home security with Samuel Fish, a security expert and founder of Shield Security Doors. The conversation covers the creation of safe rooms, the cultural differences in home security between the US and Europe, and practical steps homeowners can take to enhance their security. Samuel shares his personal experiences and offers valuable insights into the holistic approach needed fo...
May 14, 2025•40 min•Ep. 326
Secure Your Summer: Protect Your Family Online While Traveling Join host Andy Murphy on The Secure Family Podcast as he shares essential tips for keeping your information and devices safe on vacation. Learn about the growing threat of data collection, steps to ensure secure internet usage, keeping parental controls, and the benefits of using VPNs. Plus, discover the one thing that he brings with him that he’ll never leave home without again. Protect your internet from prying eys with NordVPN. Ge...
May 07, 2025•10 min•Ep. 325
Protecting Kids from the Dangers of Pornography In this episode, Andy discusses the protection of children from the dangers of pornography with Parker Hymas, Director of Public Outreach at Fight The New Drug. They take a hard look into the different ways children might be exposed to porn, the impacts it has on their mental health and behavior, and effective strategies for parents to have open conversations about this sensitive issue. Additionally, they discuss the impact of platforms like OnlyFa...
Apr 23, 2025•38 min•Ep. 324
Essential Home Fire Safety Tips for Families In this episode, Andy emphasizes the importance of family safety and provides crucial tips on preventing and responding to house fires. The discussion includes the significance of kitchen safety, working smoke detectors, creating and practicing a family fire escape plan, and the proper use of fire extinguishers and fire blankets. He also highlights the importance of having fire escape ladders for multi-story homes in multiple locations. Listen to my i...
Apr 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 323
Empowering Family Safety with Open Source Intelligence In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy welcomes Ricky Alonzo, an open source intelligence expert also known as Rickynomics. The discussion centers on empowering parents to protect their families through informed decision-making and the use of open source intelligence (OSINT). Ricky shares his journey and expertise and explains how OSINT can be used to safeguard family safety, conduct background checks, and understand ...
Apr 09, 2025•45 min•Ep. 322
Protecting Your Family from Follow Home Robberies: Tips to Save Your Life In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the concept of follow home robberies. He offers practical advice on how to avoid becoming a victim. He explains how criminals profile potential targets based on various factors and provides actionable tips to detect and deter these threats. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe w...
Apr 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 321
Situational Awareness for Family Safety with Gary Quesenberry In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy explores the importance of self-protection and family safety. Joined by retired Air Marshal and author Gary Quesenberry, they discuss practical ways to teach children situational awareness and the value of intuition in identifying danger. The conversation covers everything from online safety to avoiding bullying. Additionally, Gary shares insights about his new fiction book, "Hom...
Mar 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 320
Protecting Your Family from Social Media Stalkers In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the troubling ways people can track and stalk individuals through social media. He shares practical steps to safeguard your privacy, including turning off location tracking on devices, using lag posting methods, and revising social media privacy settings. The episode highlights the risks faced both by influencers and average users, emphasizing the need for proactive measures. Take contr...
Mar 19, 2025•15 min•Ep. 319
Empower Your Family's Cybersecurity with Expert Insights In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy talks with cyber defense expert Reanna Schultz to discuss how families can ensure a safe and fun online experience. Reanna shares her journey into cybersecurity, offers practical tips on creating secure passwords, and advises on how to protect personal data. She emphasizes the importance of multi-factor authentication and the risks posed by seemingly innocuous social media and online inter...
Mar 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 318
Protecting Your Family from Sex Offenders In this episode, Andy discusses crucial information for parents to protect their families. He covers how to discover if a sex offender lives nearby. He introduces tools like the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and its app, advising on their effective use. The episode emphasizes that family safety is a personal responsibility and provides resources to help parents make informed decisions. Protecting Your Family From Sex Offenders [Free downlo...
Mar 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 317
The Impact of Flock Cameras on Community Surveillance In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy speaks with attorney and privacy advocate Stephanie Lindsay about the implications of Flock cameras. They discuss how these cameras, which are stationed in communities and utilized by law enforcement, automatically capture license plate data and other details. The episode covers the benefits and potential privacy concerns associated with this technology, noting its role in investi...
Feb 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 316
Protecting Your Child from Identity Theft: My Son's Data was Stolen In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the importance of protecting children from identity theft. He shares personal experiences, including his decision to freeze his son's credit, and offers how his data was stolen a few months later. Plus he shares how parents can prevent child identity theft through some simple steps. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 2...
Feb 19, 2025•17 min•Ep. 315
Michael of Killer Bee Tactical In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy speaks with Michael Arterburn, a retired police officer who now runs Killer Bee Tactical. They discuss Michael’s extensive career, notably his seven years working on internet crimes against children. Michael shares insights on the tactics used by predators, the importance of open communication, and the need for parental vigilance in the digital age. The episode also features Andy's new ebook, 'Level Up: The Pa...
Feb 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 314
Protecting Your Family from Credit Card Scammers In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the methods scammers use to steal credit card information, particularly focusing on credit card skimming. He explains the process of how skimming devices steal your data and shares practical tips to safeguard your credit card, such as using ApplePay and inspecting card readers for skimmers. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a pr...
Feb 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 313
Protecting Children's Privacy Online: A Conversation with Sarah Adams In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy interviews Sarah Adams, also known as Mom Uncharted, a child protection advocate from Canada. They discuss the concept of 'sharenting,' where parents overshare their children's lives on social media, and the potential risks involved including privacy invasion and child exploitation. Sarah shares her experiences and offers advice on setting boundaries to ensure chil...
Jan 29, 2025•40 min•Ep. 312
Enhancing Home Security in 2025 In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy focuses on empowering parents with practical tips to upgrade their home security without breaking the bank. The episode covers the importance of locking doors, the benefits of using secondary locks like FlipLok, and the value of strategic lighting to deter intruders. Andy also emphasizes the significance of staying informed through neighborhood groups and utilizing security cameras effectively. Take co...
Jan 22, 2025•12 min•Ep. 311
Protecting Your Family from Online Predators In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy discusses the greatest threat to today's families: online predators grooming children. Andy emphasizes the need for parents to take control of their personal data and provides practical tips on how to protect kids from online dangers. Key topics include the importance of disabling gaming chats, enforcing parental controls, and keeping devices in common areas. Andy also announces a new safe...
Jan 15, 2025•17 min•Ep. 310
The Ultimate Safety Tip: The Key to a Safer Family In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, host Andy Murphy discusses the importance of understanding and embracing fear as a crucial survival signal. By sharing his personal experiences and insights, Andy emphasizes the necessity of preparing for worst-case scenarios to ensure personal and family safety. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code:...
Jan 08, 2025•12 min•Ep. 309
The Secure Dad Podcast is now The Secure Family Podcast! Starting in 2025, The Secure Family Podcast will help families live safer happier lives. I'm Andy Murphy the host who will bring you important safety topics, expert guests, and I'll answer your questions about keeping your family protected while enjoying life. All of the previous episodes are still here, so feel free to listen to one of the 308 shows! I'm glad you are here and please subscribe so you don't miss anything from The Secure Fam...
Jan 01, 2025•2 min
Home Alone: Home Security Lessons for the Holidays In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses practical home security tips drawn from the classic Christmas movie 'Home Alone.' He explains the importance of maintaining privacy during holiday travels, using smart home technology for security, and ensuring your home is not an easy target for criminals. Andy also shares significant upcoming changes to the podcast in 2025, including a new name, 'The Secure Family Podcast,'. This transi...
Dec 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 308
Travel Safety Tips with Jason Brick In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy interviews Jason Brick about his experience living abroad in Crete and provides valuable tips for maintaining safety while traveling. Jason shares insights on situational awareness, emergency preparedness, and managing important documents during travel. The episode also touches on how to make trips safer by researching destinations and understanding local norms. For more from Jason Brick: https://www.safestfamily...
Dec 11, 2024•38 min•Ep. 307
Protecting Your Privacy and Avoiding Scams this Holiday Season In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, Andy discusses various scams and online security issues that commonly arise during the holiday season. He offers strategies for protecting personal information, avoiding phishing scams, and ensuring secure online shopping. He's keen to highlight the importance of sharing these safety tips with older family members who may be more vulnerable to scams. Take control of your data with DeleteMe. ...
Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 306
Unlocking the Teenage Brain: Insights with Greg Williams and Brian Marin In this episode of The Secure Dad Podcast, host Andy Murphy dives head first into the intricacies of the teenage brain with Greg Williams and Brian Marin from the Human Behavior Podcast. The conversation explores the physical, emotional, and behavioral transformations teens undergo. The conversation also touches on topics such as the importance of peer pressure, the impact of sleep and nutrition on brain development, and ef...
Nov 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 305
Building a Family PACE Plan: Effective Crisis Communication Strategies In this episode, Andy dives into the importance of maintaining communication during crises. Highlighting the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, he introduces the concept of a communication PACE plan (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) to ensure family members can stay in touch during emergencies. He covers various methods from using smartphones and home phones to mobile radios and ham radio systems, and emphasizes the ne...
Nov 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 304
