Hacker Hangouts

Alex Chaveriat

Hacker Hangouts is where scientific hooligans gather for candid conversations about security, hacking, DEF CON, tools, careers, and the people behind the work. Episodes begin live on YouTube, then land here as a podcast. Come laugh, learn, and hack on.

  1. 1d ago

    DEF CON 34 Survival Guide (2026)

    DEF CON 34 is almost here, and whether it’s your first conference or your twentieth, a little preparation goes a long way. We share lessons from nearly two decades of attending DEF CON—from packing smarter and planning your schedule to finding your peo...

    DEF CON 34 Survival Guide (2026)

  2. May 11

    Building NaClCON: Hacker Culture, Community, and Chaos | w/ Pyr0

    In this episode of Hacker Hangouts, we sit down with Pyr0, founder of NaClCON, to talk about building a hacker conference that still feels rooted in community, creativity, and hacker culture. We dive into the history behind NaClCON, the challenge of pr...

    Building NaClCON: Hacker Culture, Community, and Chaos | w/ Pyr0

  3. Feb 1

    Are We Just AI Validators Now?

    Layoffs are everywhere, AI is accelerating fast, and a lot of people are asking hard questions about their careers. In this episode, we talk honestly about when to move on, starting a business, choosing offense vs defense, enterprise vs consulting, and...

    Are We Just AI Validators Now?

  4. Jan 4

    Reconnecting...

    After some time offline, Hacker Hangouts is back and warming up the terminals. We’re reconnecting, catching up, and easing back into the chaos with stories, reflections, and whatever the conversation decides to become. 🎧 About Hacker Hangouts: Hacker H...

    Reconnecting...

  5. 09/07/2025

    Hack & Chat: No Agenda, Just Coffee and Chaos

    Grab a mug and join us for a free-form hacker hangout where the only plan is that there’s no plan. We’ll dive into stories, tools, DEF CON, culture, and whatever chaotic tangents coffee and chat lead us to. 🎧 About Hacker Hangouts: Hacker Hangouts is a...

    Hack & Chat: No Agenda, Just Coffee and Chaos

  6. 09/02/2025

    Failure Is Always An Option (feat. Kari Byron and DT)

    The Dark Tangent (Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON) and Kari Byron (MythBusters, White Rabbit Project) sit down on Hacker Hangouts at DEF CON 33 to share the origin story of DEF CON. From the early days of hacker culture to the unexpected twists that shap...

    Failure Is Always An Option (feat. Kari Byron and DT)

  7. 08/31/2025

    DEF CON is dead. Long live DEF CON.

    After another wild year at the world’s largest hacker con, we’re sitting down to unpack the vibes, the shifts, and the soul of DEF CON. In this episode, we reflect on our personal DEF CON 33 experiences — the moments we loved, what felt off, and what w...

    DEF CON is dead. Long live DEF CON.

  8. 08/23/2025

    Garrett Gee: Hacker Mindset Author, Hacker Warehouse Founder & Badgelife Champion | DEF CON 33

    Garrett Gee shares his journey as the author of Hacker Mindset, founder of Hacker Warehouse, and long-time supporter of badgelife. From building tools and companies that empower hackers to fostering creativity at DEF CON 33.

    Garrett Gee: Hacker Mindset Author, Hacker Warehouse Founder & Badgelife Champion | DEF CON 33
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Hacker Hangouts is where scientific hooligans gather for candid conversations about security, hacking, DEF CON, tools, careers, and the people behind the work. Episodes begin live on YouTube, then land here as a podcast. Come laugh, learn, and hack on.

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  • Creator
    Alex Chaveriat
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alex Chaveriat
  • Show Website
    Hacker Hangouts